Morgan Wallen has announced that he will release his third full studio album, One Thing At A Time, via Big Loud/Mercury/Republic Records on March 3.
Opening with track “Born With A Beer In My Hand” and closing with song “Dying Man,” the multi-Platinum artist plans to take listeners on a very personal journey throughout the expansive project.
“This record represents the last few years of my life, the highs and the lows,” Wallen states. “It also brings together the musical influences that have shaped me as an artist – country, alternative and hip-hop. There are 36 songs on this album because we just kept exploring with fresh lyrics, music and production ideas and these are the songs that felt right to me. It was a blast to create, and I was so grateful to be back in the studio to lay this out for my fans.”
He displays a wide range of influences in various songs on the new record—incorporating The Allman Brothers’ “Midnight Rider” into “Everything I Love,” a sample of Young Thug’s “Lifestyle” interpolated on “180 (Lifestyle)” as well as collaborations with Eric Church on “Man Made A Bar,” Hardy on “In The Bible,” and Ernest on “Cowgirls.” Wallen’s sister Ashlyne will be featured within the collection as well, singing the harmony on “Outlook.”
“I grew up in church singing three-part harmonies with my two sisters. That’s how I learned to sing, so this was a full-circle moment for Ashlyne and me,” he shares.
The cover art also holds family significance for Wallen as it was photographed at the home of his grandmother, Mamaw Boots, who passed away.
“My Mamaw Boots helped raise me. I had such a special bond with her, so I wanted to honor her with this new record,” Wallen adds.
Wallen previously dropped the One Thing At A Time’ (Sampler), which consisted of three tracks featured on the album. Tonight (Jan. 30), Wallen will release three more tracks to start the countdown to the full project’s unveiling.
One Thing At A Time Track Listing:
1. Born With A Beer In My Hand (Morgan Wallen, Zach Abend, Michael Hardy)
2. Last Night (John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak)
3. Everything I Love (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak) Contains interpolation from “Midnight Rider” written by Gregg Allman, Robert Kim Payne
4. Man Made A Bar (Feat. Eric Church) (Rocky Block, Jordan Dozzi, Larry Fleet, Brett Tyler)
5. Devil Don’t Know (Travis Denning, Jared Mullins, Ben Stennis)
6. One Thing At A Time (Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Morgan Wallen)
7. ’98 Braves (John Byron, Josh Miller, Travis Wood)
8. Ain’t That Some (Chris LaCorte, Chase McGill, Josh Miller, Blake Pendergrass)
9. I Wrote The Book (Morgan Wallen, Michael Hardy, Cameron Montgomery)
10. Tennessee Numbers (Jordan Minton, Blake Pendergrass, Travis Wood)
11. Hope That’s True (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
12. Whiskey Friends (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Jonathan Hoskins, Ernest Keith Smith, Josh Thompson, Ryan Vojtesak)
13. Sunrise (John Byron, Blake Pendergrass)
14. Keith Whitley (Thomas Archer, Brad Clawson, Jared Mullins)
15. In The Bible (Feat. HARDY) (John Byron, Jeff Garrison, Jon Hall, Ben Johnson, Geoffrey Warburton)
16. You Proof (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
17. Thought You Should Know (Morgan Wallen, Nicolle Galyon, Miranda Lambert)
18. F150-50 (Jared Mullins, John Pierce, Ben Stennis)
19. Neon Star (Country Boy Lullaby) (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Josh Thompson, Ryan Vojtesak)
20. I Deserve A Drink (John Byron, Devin Dawson, Jacob Durrett, Hillary Lindsey)
21. Wine Into Water (John Byron, Matt Jenkins, Blake Pendergrass)
22. Me + All Your Reasons (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
23. Tennessee Fan (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Mark Holman)
24. Money On Me (Michael Lotten, Blake Pendergrass, Matt Roy)
25. Thinkin’ Bout Me (John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Taylor Phillips, Ryan Vojtesak)
26. Single Than She Was (John Byron, Ben Johnson, Ryan Vojtesak)
27. Days That End In Why (John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Driver Williams)
28. Last Drive Down Main (Jerry Flowers, Ryan Hurd, Michael Lotten)
29. Me To Me (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
30. Don’t Think Jesus (Jessi Alexander, Mark Holman, Chase McGill)
31. 180 (Lifestyle) (Rocky Block, Ashley Gorley, Mark Holman, Blake Pendergrass, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak) Contains interpolation from “Lifestyle” written by Arsenio Archer, London Holmes, Dequantes Lamar, Bryan Williams, Jeffery Williams
32. Had It (Rocky Block, Alex Eskeerdo Izquierdo, Ryan Vojtesak)
33. Cowgirls (feat. ERNEST) (Rocky Block, Ashley Gorley, James Maddocks, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
34. Good Girl Gone Missin’ (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, James Maddocks, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
35. Outlook (Morgan Wallen, Rodney Clawson, Jeff Hyde)
36. Dying Man (Ben Johnson, Blake Pendergrass, Josh Thompson)
Robyn Dell’Unto Signs With Warner Chappell Music & King Pen Music
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Harrison Sokoloff (King Pen), Christina Wilshire (WC), Kelly King (King Pen), Robyn Dell’Unto, Rachel Guttmann (Taylor Gutmann, PLLC), Ben Vaughn (WC)
Singer, songwriter, and producer Robyn Dell’Unto has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and King Pen Music.
Hailing from Toronto, Dell’Unto has a diverse collection of songs and production credits that include Phillip Phillips (Love Like That), Donovan Woods (Being Together), and many others. Dell’Unto has also had songs featured in a variety of TV and movie campaigns, including Almost Family (Fox), Good Trouble (Freeform), and Harriet The Spy (Disney), in campaigns for Zara and the PanAm Games, and in the feature films Time Freak and Intruders.
Dell’Unto’s recent credits include the indie-pop hit, “e-z,” for new artist Gayle, which also features Upsahl and Blu DeTiger, and Gayle’s 2020 hit “z,” which she co-wrote. Additionally, she contributed to Wild Rivers for their Canadian Gold record, “Thinking ‘Bout Love,” as well as the reimagined “Thinking ‘Bout Love” feat. Wrabel, which combined have amassed over 70 million streams on Spotify.
“Robyn’s versatility caught my ear from the first listen,” shares Kelly King, President, King Pen Music. “She brings a fresh intentionality to any and all writing opportunities. We are so excited about where she is and headed to in her career.”
Musicians On Call Honors Darius Rucker, Celebrates Millions Of Moments At Gala
/by Lorie HollabaughPhoto by Kat Villacorta
Musicians On Call celebrated several major milestones of its 24-year history at its recent Millions of Moments celebration Jan. 26 at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville.
The nonprofit brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments, and the sold-out event raised more than $250,000 for the organization to further its mission and deliver the healing power of music to more people nationwide.
The special evening featured performances by Sam Hunt, The War And Treaty, Jon Pardi and Charles Esten, and honored Darius Rucker and Universal Music Group Nashville’s Leigh Parr Malleus for more than a decade of support. The event was also shared via livestream with caregivers at MOC’s hospital partners across the country.
Rucker was recognized by actor, singer/songwriter and MOC Board member Charles Esten as he received the Music Heals Golden Ukulele for performing at the bedsides and virtually for adult and pediatric patients, veterans and hospital staff. He was treated to a special congratulatory video filled with messages of thanks from the many facilities where he has volunteered.
“Thank you for letting me be a part of this organization. I’ve been lucky enough to do it for a long time and I can’t tell you what it’s like to go into a hospital and play for someone who’s sick, and for their family. To see their faces and how you’ve given them a brief moment to not think about all that’s going on in their lives. To give them a moment to feel happy and feel love, that means a lot to me,” said Rucker. “Musicians On Call I will be there for you whenever you need me, and I am truly honored tonight.”
Malleus received the Leadership in Music Golden Ukulele from MOC Executive Vice President Katy Epley, and was honored for serving as a Volunteer Guide in Nashville-area hospitals and introducing some of the biggest names in country music to Musicians On Call’s mission.
“This was a monumental night for Musicians On Call as we celebrated the first million people we’ve served and look ahead to the next million. It was a thrill to spotlight some of the incredible stories of hope and healing that transpired with us during the pandemic, and to honor devoted volunteers like Darius Rucker and Leigh Parr Malleus who have helped us make those moments happen,” said Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. “It wouldn’t have been a celebration without the artists who gave unforgettable performances, and the hundreds of guests who came out in support of our mission. Thanks to their generosity, we can continue expanding our programs and creating innovative ways to share the healing power of music in facilities nationwide.”
Musicians On Call also unveiled a groundbreaking online platform that will transform MOC’s program delivery model to help the organization meet the growing demand for its programs from both hospitals and volunteers. It will allow hospitals, staff, patients and volunteers to connect more quickly and seamlessly, making live music in a healthcare facility truly “on call.” With the new platform, the organization will have the ability to reach ten times the number of people it currently serves.
Blessing Offor’s ‘My Tribe’ Is Capitol CMG’s Most Streamed Debut From Male Solo Artist
/by Lorie HollabaughBlessing Offor.
Blessing Offor‘s full-length debut My Tribe has officially become the biggest streaming debut from a solo male artist at Capitol CMG.
The debut has racked up nearly four million streams, propelling an appearance on the cover of Apple’s New Music Daily playlist, and currently appears in the Top 20 position on three Billboard charts – the Christian /Gospel Albums, Top 200 Christian/Gospel Albums, and Current Digital Albums charts.
Offor has also surpassed a million monthly listeners on Spotify, and since the release of his debut EP Brighter Days, has been named both an Amazon Breakthrough Artist of 2023 and Pandora Artist To Watch in 2023. The EP’s title track soared up the charts, hitting No. 2 on the Billboard Christian Airplay charts and remaining there for seven weeks, and also yielded his first radio No. 1 – “The Goodness” (TobyMac feat. Blessing Offor).
He is set to tour with Zach Williams this spring beginning March 3 in Knoxville, visiting Savannah, Spokane, Wichita, Atlanta, St. Louis and more through May 12.
Jake Basden Joins Sandbox Entertainment Group As President
/by LB CantrellJake Basden. Photo: Jason Myers
Music industry veteran Jake Basden is joining Jason Owen’s Sandbox Entertainment Group as President.
Basden brings with him over a decade’s worth of experience in Nashville. During his 12 years at Big Machine Label Group, he was named the 2019 PRWeek “40 under 40” designee and Young PR Professional of the Year winner. He spent a significant portion of his time at BMLG working music projects such as Taylor Swift’s record-breaking album releases, Steven Tyler’s solo country album, Sheryl Crow’s all-star Threads project, Thomas Rhett’s 20 No. 1 songs and Country Music Hall of Famer Glen’s Campbell’s final recordings.
At Sandbox, Basden will create well-established development strategies for the firm’s globally recognized artists, including Kacey Musgraves, Kate Hudson, Faith Hill, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Midland. He will also be hands on with Sandbox’s various media and entertainment entities including the highly anticipated Broadway musical Shucked premiering this spring.
“There is so much more to a successful launch, whether it’s an artist’s project, a Broadway show or long-term development. Perception can define reality, but you have to back it up with solid strategy and execution,” Basden shares. “To be in the trenches, finding events, building layers of messaging to create a solid foundation—and making sure the key players can deliver when the moment matters, the opportunity Jason has provided allows me to both stretch and take topflight people, TV and motion picture platforms to new places. That thrills me because I believe that marketing done as a well-thought-out strategy yields exponential returns. The Sandbox team is comprised of the highest caliber executives whom I have long admired, and I am grateful for the opportunity to join them.”
“Jake is the sort of star executive who recognizes this is not a business of boxes and lanes. He is beloved by all and brings elevation to everything he touches,” says Owen, Sandbox Entertainment’s Founder and CEO. “From conceptualizing events to executing campaigns, there’s no one whose vision can see a project from conception through to not just success, but the highest awards recognition for whatever arena they’re in. Sandbox’s incredible team was formed as an entertainment firm whether it meant movies, television, touring or career direction. Jake excels in all of those spaces. And let’s face it, he survived my dear friend Scott Borchetta for 12 years, so there is nothing he can’t do.”
Prior to moving to Nashville, Basden spent time in the New York offices of Ogilvy and Edelman, the world’s largest public relations firm, where he served as a Director in their Sports and Entertainment Division. While at BMLG, he was also heavily involved with multimedia projects in conjunction with Lionsgate (The Hunger Games), Netflix (The Ice Road), ABC (Nashville) and the various teams at FOX (American Idol) and NBC (The Voice). Basden led corporate and crisis communications for Borchetta and BMLG throughout the indie label’s most historic and groundbreaking moments, landing the company on Fast Company’s prestigious Most Innovative Companies list.
The University of Oklahoma graduate was also involved in the success of the Grammy-nominated trio Midland’s re-opening of the legendary Palomino, Jennifer Nettles’ acclaimed “I Can Do Hard Things” video, and Carly Pearce’s Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Female Artist of the Year campaigns.
See Inside The Amazon Music Country Heat House On Music Row
/by LB CantrellCountry Heat Weekly Podcast Studio. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Music
Amazon Music made a home for itself on Music Row in late 2021, moving in to an old publishing house and renovating it to become a functional content-capturing playground. This makes Amazon Music the only DSP with a dedicated space on Music Row.
When walking in to the Amazon Music Country Heat House, guests are first welcomed into the retro, homey kitchen reminiscent of the family gatherings of country music songs. Walking across the black and while floor tile, you find yourself in the Jukebox Room. Complete with a bar in the corner and a solid wood booth, the jukebox lounge is the perfect place for artists and industry guests to meet, greet and vibe out—according to Amazon Music executives Michelle Tigard Kammerer and Emily Cohen Belote.
Next up is the Rhinestone Living Room. “The Rhinestone Living Room has so many beautiful details that we love to share with guests. With fun tiara adorned taxidermy, jewel tones, fun lights, lassos and mirror balls, whether we’re hosting a large group for a Podcast taping or hosting a jam session, all are welcome to gather here,” the execs share with MusicRow.
Rhinestone Living Room. Photo: Lucas Jackson
The greenroom is appropriately called “the Pinkroom.” Amazon Music pays tribute to the ladies of country music in this space. On the way from the Pinkroom to the podcast studio, guests walk down the Gold Record Hallway. “It’s the perfect display of all the amazing artists and songs that we get to champion every day as artists make their way to get ready to rock on the Country Heat Weekly Podcast,” the execs share.
Amazon Music didn’t slouch on the bathrooms in the Country Heat House. The john in the Amazon Music house is plastered with camo wallpaper. “It’s Nashville. Who doesn’t want a camo bathroom?! We especially love the lava lamp that ties into the ’70s theme of the whole house.”
Last but certainly not least, the Amazon Music house includes a space for its Country Heat Weekly Podcast with hosts, Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson.
Rhinestone Living Room. Photo: Lucas Jackson
The Pinkroom. Photo: Lucas Jackson
The Jukebox Room. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Music
The Kitchen. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Music
Camo Bathroom at the Amazon Country Heat House. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Music
Morgan Wallen’s ‘One Thing At A Time’ Album To Be Unveiled In March
/by Liza AndersonMorgan Wallen has announced that he will release his third full studio album, One Thing At A Time, via Big Loud/Mercury/Republic Records on March 3.
Opening with track “Born With A Beer In My Hand” and closing with song “Dying Man,” the multi-Platinum artist plans to take listeners on a very personal journey throughout the expansive project.
“This record represents the last few years of my life, the highs and the lows,” Wallen states. “It also brings together the musical influences that have shaped me as an artist – country, alternative and hip-hop. There are 36 songs on this album because we just kept exploring with fresh lyrics, music and production ideas and these are the songs that felt right to me. It was a blast to create, and I was so grateful to be back in the studio to lay this out for my fans.”
He displays a wide range of influences in various songs on the new record—incorporating The Allman Brothers’ “Midnight Rider” into “Everything I Love,” a sample of Young Thug’s “Lifestyle” interpolated on “180 (Lifestyle)” as well as collaborations with Eric Church on “Man Made A Bar,” Hardy on “In The Bible,” and Ernest on “Cowgirls.” Wallen’s sister Ashlyne will be featured within the collection as well, singing the harmony on “Outlook.”
“I grew up in church singing three-part harmonies with my two sisters. That’s how I learned to sing, so this was a full-circle moment for Ashlyne and me,” he shares.
The cover art also holds family significance for Wallen as it was photographed at the home of his grandmother, Mamaw Boots, who passed away.
“My Mamaw Boots helped raise me. I had such a special bond with her, so I wanted to honor her with this new record,” Wallen adds.
Wallen previously dropped the One Thing At A Time’ (Sampler), which consisted of three tracks featured on the album. Tonight (Jan. 30), Wallen will release three more tracks to start the countdown to the full project’s unveiling.
One Thing At A Time Track Listing:
1. Born With A Beer In My Hand (Morgan Wallen, Zach Abend, Michael Hardy)
2. Last Night (John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak)
3. Everything I Love (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak) Contains interpolation from “Midnight Rider” written by Gregg Allman, Robert Kim Payne
4. Man Made A Bar (Feat. Eric Church) (Rocky Block, Jordan Dozzi, Larry Fleet, Brett Tyler)
5. Devil Don’t Know (Travis Denning, Jared Mullins, Ben Stennis)
6. One Thing At A Time (Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Morgan Wallen)
7. ’98 Braves (John Byron, Josh Miller, Travis Wood)
8. Ain’t That Some (Chris LaCorte, Chase McGill, Josh Miller, Blake Pendergrass)
9. I Wrote The Book (Morgan Wallen, Michael Hardy, Cameron Montgomery)
10. Tennessee Numbers (Jordan Minton, Blake Pendergrass, Travis Wood)
11. Hope That’s True (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
12. Whiskey Friends (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Jonathan Hoskins, Ernest Keith Smith, Josh Thompson, Ryan Vojtesak)
13. Sunrise (John Byron, Blake Pendergrass)
14. Keith Whitley (Thomas Archer, Brad Clawson, Jared Mullins)
15. In The Bible (Feat. HARDY) (John Byron, Jeff Garrison, Jon Hall, Ben Johnson, Geoffrey Warburton)
16. You Proof (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
17. Thought You Should Know (Morgan Wallen, Nicolle Galyon, Miranda Lambert)
18. F150-50 (Jared Mullins, John Pierce, Ben Stennis)
19. Neon Star (Country Boy Lullaby) (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Josh Thompson, Ryan Vojtesak)
20. I Deserve A Drink (John Byron, Devin Dawson, Jacob Durrett, Hillary Lindsey)
21. Wine Into Water (John Byron, Matt Jenkins, Blake Pendergrass)
22. Me + All Your Reasons (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
23. Tennessee Fan (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Mark Holman)
24. Money On Me (Michael Lotten, Blake Pendergrass, Matt Roy)
25. Thinkin’ Bout Me (John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Taylor Phillips, Ryan Vojtesak)
26. Single Than She Was (John Byron, Ben Johnson, Ryan Vojtesak)
27. Days That End In Why (John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Driver Williams)
28. Last Drive Down Main (Jerry Flowers, Ryan Hurd, Michael Lotten)
29. Me To Me (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
30. Don’t Think Jesus (Jessi Alexander, Mark Holman, Chase McGill)
31. 180 (Lifestyle) (Rocky Block, Ashley Gorley, Mark Holman, Blake Pendergrass, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak) Contains interpolation from “Lifestyle” written by Arsenio Archer, London Holmes, Dequantes Lamar, Bryan Williams, Jeffery Williams
32. Had It (Rocky Block, Alex Eskeerdo Izquierdo, Ryan Vojtesak)
33. Cowgirls (feat. ERNEST) (Rocky Block, Ashley Gorley, James Maddocks, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
34. Good Girl Gone Missin’ (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, James Maddocks, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
35. Outlook (Morgan Wallen, Rodney Clawson, Jeff Hyde)
36. Dying Man (Ben Johnson, Blake Pendergrass, Josh Thompson)
Nate Smith Nabs First Chart-Topper With Debut Single, ‘Whiskey On You’
/by Lydia FarthingNate Smith. Photo: Matthew Berinato
Arista Nashville/Sony Music Nashville rising artist Nate Smith has notched his first No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase/Country Aircheck Charts with his debut, Gold-certified single, “Whiskey On You.”
The breakout track also went No. 1 on Canada’s country radio chart for six weeks, marking the longest running No. 1 country debut by a male vocalist in chart history. Just ahead of the achievement, Smith recently released a MOTi remixed version of “Whiskey On You.” His debut, self-titled album is set to arrive on April 28.
The burgeoning entertainer earned multiple 2023 Artist to Watch distinctions this year, including being named a member of MusicRow’s Next Big Thing Class of 2023, Amazon’s Breakthrough Artists to Watch, CMT’s Listen Up and one of the CRS 2023 New Faces, among others.
Smith will perform at Stagecoach Festival for the first time this year and will also join Thomas Rhett on his “Home Team Tour 2023,” kicking off May 4 in Des Moines, Iowa before hitting a total of 40 cities this summer.
Ross Copperman Makes His Way Into The Top Five On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
/by Lydia FarthingRoss Copperman. Photo: Gus Black
Decorated songwriter, producer and artist Ross Copperman cracks into the top five on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart this week.
Copperman, who claimed No. 13 on the year-end MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, has his name on five songs currently circulating on the charts, including “Dancin’ In The Country” (Tyler Hubbard), “Gold” (Dierks Bentley), “Worth A Shot” (Elle King feat. Dierks Bentley), “Pick Me Up” (Gabby Barrett) and “Note To Self” (Randy Houser).
Zach Bryan continues to steam ahead at the top of the chart, notching his 16th week at No. 1. The Oklahoma native has five of his own tracks at play on the chart, including “Something In The Orange,” “Sun To Me,” “The Good I’ll Do” and “Burn, Burn, Burn.” As the sole writer on the songs, Bryan receives all of the points earned from airplay, digital download track sales and streams on the Songwriter Chart.
Filling out the remainder of the top five are Morgan Wallen (No. 2), Ashley Gorley (No. 3) and Ernest Keith Smith (No. 4).
The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.
Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.
Lineup Announced For 6th Annual Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival
/by Lorie HollabaughTennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival’s 6th annual event is returning to Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills from May 18-21.
Headliners for this year’s event include Paul Cauthen, Nikki Lane, Elvie Shane and Whey Jennings. The event will also feature a host of other artists, including Rob Lienes, War Hippies, El Dorodo, The Food Stamps, Booray, Chris Garner, Jericho Rose and Lulu and The Black Sheep.
There will also be a special tribute to the late Loretta Lynn featuring Tayla Lynn, Ernie Lynn, Emmy Russell, Summer Dean, Lienes, Coal Miner’s Band and more.
The weekend will also include a two-wheeled playground featuring stunt shows, bike shows, field games, motorcycle racing and off-road trail riding. The BC Moto Invitational, a custom motorcycle showcase, features select craftsmen displaying some of the country’s best custom motorcycles.
Public early bird tickets are available now.
Jacee Badeaux, Halle Bartlett Promoted At Big Yellow Dog Music
/by Lorie HollabaughJacee Badeaux & Halle Bartlett
Big Yellow Dog Music has promoted Jacee Badeaux to Senior Creative Director, A&R and Halle Bartlett to Coordinator, A&R.
In his elevated role, Badeaux will continue to curate activity for Big Yellow Dog Music writers, artists and producers. Among his recent achievements are signing Brandon Davis and orchestrating the co-write with producer/writer Dave Pittenger and the artist Gayle, who created the Grammy-nominated smash, “abcdefu.” Badeaux has been with Big Yellow Dog Music since 2017 and previously held the position of Creative Director.
Originally from Flushing, Michigan, Bartlett officially joined the Big Yellow Dog Music team as Creative Assistant in January 2022. Before joining the team full-time, she was an intern at the company while studying Music Business at Belmont University. As Coordinator, A&R, Bartlett will be responsible for calendar management, writer coordination, song pitching and social media efforts for Big Yellow Dog Music’s songwriters.
“With artists popping off virally these days, it takes more effort to discover if they are truly talented,” says BYDM co-owner and CEO Carla Wallace. “Jacee has that down and with a passion for finding talent!”
“Halle brings an infectious energy, go-getter attitude, and a song sense that is unmatched,” adds Badeaux. “She’s the tic to my tac.”