Kyle Coulahan has signed a publishing deal with Big Yellow Dog Music.

A Florida native, Coulahan got an introduction to Nashville from producer Chips Moman, who took him under his wing and showed him around Music City. Since then, he has spent time honing his songwriting craft and has written songs with Bobby Pinson, Clint Daniels, and others. He is working on new music for release in 2023.

“When I heard Kyle Coulahan’s voice singing the hits he walked in with, I knew immediately we had a ringer,” says Big Yellow Dog Music co-owner and CEO Carla Wallace. “His work ethic and charm are a nice addition to the hits. Thanks to Jacee Badauex for bringing this one to Big Yellow Dog.”

Renowned songwriter Liz Rose has renewed her global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music.

The Grammy, CMA, ACM, and SESAC Songwriter of the Year recipient is one of the first two songwriters to be inducted into the National Music Publishers’ Association, and was recently nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rose also received the 2012 ACM Award for Song of the Year for Eli Young Band’s “Crazy Girl,” and in 2015, won Song Of The Year at the CMA Awards and the Grammy for Best Country Song for writing “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town.

“I hope everyone understands that Liz is a modern-day legend in our business,” explains Ben Vaughn, President & CEO, Warner Chappell Music, Nashville. “She’s a world-renowned lyricist, successful business owner, noted advocate for songwriter rights at the highest level of government, engaged board member, and a fiercely loyal friend to all in her world. I’ve been fortunate enough to partner with her for over a decade and I cannot understate how passionate and dedicated she is to her craft. Our entire Warner Chappell team is so proud to be a part of the next chapter in her historic body of work.”

Rose moved to Nashville in the mid ’90s and began writing songs at the age of 37. One of her first cuts was for Gary Allan, “Songs About Rain,” which became a top 20 country hit. She soon became a frequent collaborator to Taylor Swift, co-writing 16 songs with the superstar, including the No. 1 crossover hits “Teardrops on My Guitar;” “You Belong With Me,” which won the 2010 BMI Award for Song of the Year; “Tim McGraw;” “White Horse,” which won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Country Song; and “All Too Well,” among others.

She also co-wrote the 10 minute version of Swift’s “All Too Well,” from the iconic Red (Taylor’s Version) album, which landed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and just received a nomination for Song of the Year at the upcoming 65th Grammy Awards. Rose also recently collaborated with Miranda Lambert on her album Wildcard, with five cuts including “It All Comes Out In The Wash,” which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Song in 2020.

Other recent credits include “Hummingbird” by Maren Morris, “No Choice” by Ingrid Andress, “Three Whiskeys And The Truth” and “Something Strong” by Little Big Town, “Better Strangers” by Karley Scott Collins, and a sync placement with “The Card You Gamble”–the theme song for the new Fox series Monarch. Rose also has two cuts on Parker McCollum’s upcoming project, and has also penned songs for Tim McGraw, Dan + Shay, Allison Krauss, Blake Shelton, Lee Ann Womack, Chris Young, Bonnie Raitt, and more.

In the midst of a career telling other people’s stories, Rose debuted an album of her own life story, Swimming Alone, in 2016. She serves on the board of directors for the CMA and Nashville Songwriters Association International. A successful publisher, she launched Liz Rose Music with her son, Scott Ponce, in 2010 as a home for burgeoning songwriters.

“I can’t think of a better partner and champion than Warner Chappell to continue this crazy songwriter journey with,” notes Rose. “I look forward to the future with Ben Vaughn and the entire team!”

Rising BBR recording artist Jordan Harvey has readied his debut EP, It Is What It Is, for release on Jan. 20.

The project will feature his debut track “Alabama Girl,” which went viral on TikTok with more than a million views, as well as its infectious follow-up “I Will.” Produced by Kevin Bard and Jason Massey and entirely co-written by Harvey, It Is What It Is showcases the young vocalist’s ability to craft relatable songs that dial in emotional and real-life situations, while spotlighting love, heartbreak, and new beginnings.

Harvey grew up in rural Scotland, experiencing the Scottish version of the lifestyle represented in most country songs. With his own neon-tinged dreams, Harvey moved across the pond and began cutting his teeth playing the graveyard shift at some of Nashville’s most popular honky tonks. Formerly a member of BBR-signed band King Calaway, he gained experience opening for Garth Brooks and performing on national TV before breaking out on his own.

Harvey took over Nashville’s Basement East earlier this week, delivering a sneak peek into the debut EP.

Brett Eldredge opened up his “Glow Live Tour” at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Friday (Nov. 25). The special holiday trek launched with a three-day stint at the Mother Church of Country Music and will continue on with upcoming shows in Indianapolis, St. Louis, New York, and more before ending in Boston just before Christmas.

The inspiration for the tour and his album of the same name began with an intimate, live Christmas show in Nashville in 2014. Eight years later, the show has grown each year, now selling out the Ryman for three straight nights.

During the night’s festivities, Eldredge told the story of how this came to be. “About 2014 or so, I started having these little parties in Nashville in the basement in a bar. We had about 100 people that would be invited to this event–friends, some industry people and a six piece band instead of this big orchestra up here [with me tonight]. We grew it a little bit the next year. We’d move to another venue and then another one and another one, and now, we’ve sold out the Ryman three nights in a row. It’s so crazy.”

Eldredge has two Christmas albums to his credit: the tour’s namesake, Glow, from 2016 and his more recent Mr. Christmas from 2021.

The show opened with a jazz quartet consisting of drums, upright bass, keyboard, and saxophone offering renditions of “Silver Bells,” “Oh Christmas Tree” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.”

The stage was set with a 16-foot lighted Christmas tree, old fashioned street lamps, and a bench off to the side. The orchestra, which backed the country crooner throughout the show’s, was a modified big band set up consisting of 4 saxophones, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, upright bass, piano, drums and an electric guitar.

Eldredge opened the show with a one-two punch of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Winter Wonderland.” He introduced the next tune by issuing two rules: the first being to allow yourself to be a kid again, and the second serving as more of an invitation to call him “Mr. Christmas,” which was the next song of the evening.

“Everyone is familiar with the line ‘chestnuts roasting on an open fire,’” Eldredge shared, noting that he often thought of selling them at these Christmas shows. However, after trying them, he admitted, “If I started selling roasted chestnuts, no one would buy them.” The next tune on the agenda was, of course, “The Christmas Song.” After the classics “Sleigh Ride” and “Do You Hear What I Hear,” the orchestra did an interlude of the Charlie Brown Christmas song, “Christmastime is Here.” Continuing to infuse the audience with Christmas spirit, Eldredge sang “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”

“I gotta say, most of my ideas aren’t always great, but every once in a while, you just got to believe in yourself. Just go after that thing that might seem kind of crazy. There are a lot of people that have my back, making this music,” Eldredge explained before singing the title track to his 2016 album. He followed it up with “It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and “White Christmas.”

Before playing his original “Feels Like Christmas,” Eldredge addressed the packed crowd. “During the thing that happened in 2020, where we sat around on our couches for a long time, I wrote songs.” He recalled, “I would play my guitar and write by myself. I’d write a little piece like the first verse over a couple months. This song ended up becoming one of the most soulful songs I’ve written. A beautiful Christmas song to put you in the mood.”

After playing Louis Armstrong’s “Cool Yule,” Eldredge invited the audience to pay homage to his band before launching into “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,” “O Holy Night,” and “Jingle Bells.”

After a standing ovation, Eldrege returned to the stage to sing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” The final song was an unplugged, acapella version of “The First Noel.”

“I’m gonna get off this mic and I’m going to sing to you. This is how I like to end the show,” Eldredge concluded. “This is something that is so rare–to be together and to feel this energy and this spirit. I know it’s a tough world out there with the times right now. I think that the words, the message, and the heart of this song have always done something really special.” He added, “I want you guys to go off tonight and hopefully carry this one place in your heart throughout the rest of this year and onto the next year. Thanks for being a part of this tradition. I love you guys. Thank you so much.”

Eldredge ended the night with a “Thank you” and a “Merry Christmas” as the band played the final notes. The house lights came on as he signed autographs and interacted with the audience.