Tim Wipperman Joins ONErpm As Managing Director

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Tim Wipperman. Photo: Karen Richards

Music industry veteran Tim Wipperman has joined global independent music giant ONErpm as Managing Director for Nashville.

Wipperman started his career as a classically trained trumpet player before moving to Nashville and being hired by Chet Atkins to run Vector Music Publishing. He then spent time at Cedarwood Publishing as a song plugger and at Combine Music, pitching songs for writers such as Kris Kristofferson. Wipperman eventually became head of the Nashville office of Warner Bros. Music, which became Warner Chappell.

After nearly 30 years as senior executive at Warner, the award-winning publisher moved to the record label side of the business at Equity Music Group for five years. He then formed his own music company, Wipperman Music Group, and later served as CEO of Rezonant Music before becoming president of Anthem Music Publishing in 2019. His exit from Anthem was announced weeks ago.

At ONErpm, Wipperman will oversee staff and operations in Nashville, including negotiation of artist deals and growth of the local office.

“I’m honored to join the ONErpm team,” Wipperman says, “and look forward to building an amazing, diverse roster in Nashville, managed by a premiere staff focused on artist engagement and development.”

“We are thrilled to have someone of Wipperman’s caliber run our Nashville office and know he will grow our presence in Music City exponentially,” adds ONErpm founder Emmanuel Zunz.

ONErpm offers a full suite of services that includes marketing support, supply chain tools, business intelligence, publishing, accounting, and global payment solutions. Located in 29 cities across 20 countries with a staff of over 450, the company’s global footprint is constantly expanding, making it one of the fastest growing independent music companies in the world.

Peermusic Nashville Signs Kaylin Roberson

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Pictured (L-R): Michael Knox, Senior Vice President, Peermusic Nashville; Kent Marcus, Marcus & Colvin LLP; Stephanie Westerman, Marcus & Colvin LLP; Jenn Littleton, management; Matt Michiels, Senior Creative Director, Peermusic Nashville; Kaylin Roberson; Kendall Lettow, Creative Director, Peermusic Nashville; and Jaron Boyer writer/producer, Peermusic. Photo: Emily Baldridge

Peermusic Nashville has signed singer-songwriter Kaylin Roberson to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal. The agreement includes select catalog and future works.

Roberson moved to Nashville at 19 and has since landed 20 cuts with independent artists and celebrated more than 5 million streams of her songs. As an artist, she has released a handful of singles and opened for artists such as Chris Janson, Jon Pardi and RaeLynn. Roberson will be releasing her new single “Placeholder” on August 12.

“It is such an honor to be working with the incredible Peermusic Nashville team,” shares Roberson. “I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to do what I love while working with some of the best publishers in the business. I’m excited about this new partnership and what’s to come.”

“Kaylin has everything we look for in a young songwriter—talent, passion and drive. I am thrilled to welcome her to the Peermusic family and to help shape the next chapter of her career,” says Peermusic’s President & Chief Operating Officer, Kathy Spanberger.

“The first time I heard Kaylin sing it was a no brainer for me,” adds Peermusic Nashville’s Senior Vice President, Michael Knox. “Then you add on her work ethic and songwriter talent—mark my words, we will be at number one parties with her.”

Weekly Register: Wallen Reclaims No. 1 Spot On Top Country Albums, Songs Charts

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Morgan Wallen. Photo: John Shearer

Morgan Wallen reclaims the No. 1 spot on both the top country songs and albums charts this week.

Wallen’s “You Proof” adds 10 million streams this week to place it at No. 1, while “Wasted On You” adds 7.9 million and hits No. 5. On the album’s side, his record-breaking Dangerous: The Double Album racks up 50K in total consumption (1.1K album only, 62 million song streams), and his 2016 project If I Know Me sees 18K in total consumption, according to Luminate data.

In its second week since its release, Luke Combs‘ Growin’ Up falls to No. 2 with 30K in total consumption. Zach Bryan‘s American Heartbreak takes No. 3 with 26K, and Elvis Presley‘s Elvis 30 No. 1 Hits jumps to No. 4 with 18K.

Bryan rises back into the No. 2 position on the top country songs chart with his monster hit “Something In The Orange” seeing 9.8 million streams this week. Combs’ “The Kind Of Love We Make” falls to No. 3 with 9.7 million streams, and Bailey Zimmerman‘s breakthrough single, “Fall In Love,” fills out the top five at No. 4, earning 7.9 million streams.

Tanya Tucker Joins Born & Raised Music Festival Lineup

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Tanya Tucker. Photo: Derrek Kupish

Tanya Tucker has joined the lineup for the Born & Raised Music Festival, set for Sept. 16-18. Held at the Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, the event celebrates outlaw, Texas and red dirt country.

Tucker will perform on Saturday along with Brothers Osborne, Margo Price, Flatland Cavalry, headliner Cody Jinks and many more. The second annual event will also feature headliners Lynyrd Skynyrd and Zach Bryan, as well as Randy Rogers Band, Josh Abbott Band, Jason Boland and The Stragglers, Wade Bowen, American Aquarium and more, with over 35 acts slated to perform throughout the weekend.

Weekend passes and single day GA passes are currently on sale. Additional ticket information is available at bornandraisedfestival.com.

Produced by AEG Presents and Pryor Creek Music Festivals, Born & Raised Music Festival debuted in 2021 with performances from ZZ Top, Cody Jinks, Blackberry Smoke, Zach Bryan, Parker McCollum, Jack Ingram, Jason Boland and The Stragglers, Nikki Lane and more.

Priscilla Block Extends ‘Welcome To The Block Party Tour’ Into The Fall

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Priscilla Block is extending her “Welcome to the Block Party Tour” into fall with a string of new dates beginning Oct. 13.

The fall run will include shows in Chicago, Knoxville, Des Moines, Charleston, and will feature a Music City show at the Nashville Palace on Nov. 3. This second run of dates follows Block’s headlining spring tour, where she sold out 11 of 14 shows. Pre-sale for the newly added dates will begin tomorrow (July 12), with general on-sale beginning on Friday (July 15).

“I am so excited to announce the second leg of my ‘Welcome to the Block Party Tour!'” says Block. “As a little girl, I always dreamed of writing my own songs and singing them to crowds of people. The fans absolutely blew me away earlier this year, selling out shows, singing every word to every song, and making my songs their own. There were so many places that we didn’t get to the first time around, so I can’t wait to give the fans this second round of shows! See y’all on the road.”

Block is also embarking on her first-ever international tour this summer in Glasgow on Aug. 22 along with visits in London, Leicestershire, and Dublin.

“Welcome to the Block Party Tour” Dates:
10.13 – LRH – Liberty Township, OH
10.14 – Jergel’s – Warrendale, PA
10.15 – 8 Seconds Saloon – Indianapolis, IN
10.20 – Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
10.21 – Joe’s on Weed – Chicago, IL
10.22 – Elevation at the Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
10.26 – Rick’s Cafe – Starkville, MS
10.27 – Cotton Eyed Joe’s – Knoxville, TN
10.28 – Silverado’s – Black Mountain, NC
10.29 – Rome River Jam – Rome, GA
11.3 – Nashville Palace – Nashville, TN
11.11 – Bluestone – Columbus, OH
11.12 – Boondock’s – Springfield, IL
11.17 – Blue Room – Statesboro, GA
11.18 – Blind Horse – Greenville, SC
11.19 – Music Farm – Charleston, SC

Reba Announces Fall Arena Tour

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Reba McEntire is heading out on a new fall arena tour, “Reba Live In Concert,” set to kick off Oct. 13 in Lafayette, Louisiana.

The 17-city trek will feature special guest Terri Clark, and will visit St. Louis, Austin, Indianapolis, Ft. Worth, Savannah and more, with a Nashville date at Bridgestone Arena set for Oct. 21.

“I can’t wait to see everyone out on the road again this fall,” McEntire shares. “We had so much fun in the spring and I’m ready to get back out there with my buddy Terri Clark!”

Tickets for “Reba Live In Concert” go on sale this Friday (July 15), and fans can access a special presale beginning tomorrow (July 12) by signing up for McEntire’s email list. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets from Tuesday-Thursday through the Citi Entertainment program.

McEntire has also been busy with her acting career, recently announcing The Hammer, a Lifetime movie she is appearing in and executive producing. She is also set to join the ABC series Big Sky as a regular for its upcoming third season.

“Reba Live In Concert” Dates:
October 13 – Lafayette, LA – CAJUNDOME
October 14 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
October 15 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
October 20 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum
October 21 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
October 22 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
October 28 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
October 29 – Corpus Christi, TX – AmericanBank Center
November 3 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
November 4 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
November 5 –  Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
November 10 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
November 11 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
November 12 – Savannah, GA- Enmarket Arena
November 17 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
November 18 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
November 19 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena

Riley Green Has Sparkling Fourth With Sold-Out Nashville Show, Gold Plaque

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Pictured (L-R:) BMLG Records President/CEO Jimmy Harnen, Riley Green, Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta. Photo: Sam Crabtree

Riley Green had plenty to celebrate this Fourth of July weekend with a big sold-out show at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on Sunday night (July 3).

During the show he was presented with a plaque on stage to commemorate his single, “If It Wasn’t For Trucks” officially racking up more than 500,000 in sales/streaming and being certified Gold. Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta and BMLG Records President/CEO Jimmy Harnen presented Green with the honor to mark the milestone.

During his show Sunday night Green welcomed a thunderous crowd singing along to his hits, including the No. 1 single “There Was This Girl,” the career propelling “I Wish Grandpas Never Died,” plus fan favorites “Different ‘Round Here” and “Georgia Time.” He also invited Jelly Roll on stage for a performance of the Hank Williams Jr. classic “Family Tradition,” and Sammy Kershaw for “Yard Sale.”

Along with current single “Half Of Me” with Thomas Rhett, Green continues to deliver tracks directly to his loyal fans, including “Hell Of A Way To Go,” “Miles On Main” and “I Hope She’s Drinking Tonight.”

Temecula Road Gives First Taste Of Upcoming Music As A Duo

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Emma Salute (left) and Dawson Anderson of Temecula Road. Photo: Robby Klein

Warner Music Nashville/Buena Vista Records’ Temecula Road has returned with their new track “Heartbreak In Boots.” Co-written by members Emma Salute and Dawson Anderson, alongside Parker Welling and Casey Brown, and produced by Brandon Hood, the song marks the first release since the band has become a duo, amicably parting ways with Salute’s sister, Maddie.

The former trio first announced the news in March on Instagram, writing: “We will always love and cherish Maddie as the best friend and sister that she is to us. We are beyond excited for the road ahead, with plans to record some of our favorite music we’ve ever made…words cannot express how much love and gratitude we have for everyone who has supported us over the last eight years.”

 

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“Over the past few years, we’ve really put our heads down to focus on telling our stories,” the duo shares. “We’ve been digging deep into ourselves, and in the process, we’ve fallen more in love with songwriting. We’ve found the heart of Temecula Road’s sound and we’ve never felt more confident as artists. This is a special chapter for us. ‘Heartbreak In Boots’ is true and it’s us. From the moment we wrote it, we knew that if it was anything, it’s honest. This song has lived such a unique life already, with people all over the world responding to clips we’ve shared ahead of its release. We’ve worked diligently and waited patiently for this day. We’re proud. We’re grateful, and we are so excited that this song is finally out in the world.”

The duo has taken to the road on their “Nashville Hits The Roof” tour, playing at Tin Roof locations across the country. They recently wrapped a string of dates with Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox and took a handful of stages at this year’s CMA Fest.

More new music is expected to follow later this year.

Dailey & Vincent Prepare To ‘Sing Some Country’ On Upcoming Project

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Dailey & Vincent. Photo: Josh Daubin

Dailey & Vincent are realizing a longtime goal with the release of their upcoming country album, Let’s Sing Some Country! on Sept. 16 through their new partnership with BMG.

Since their first Grammy nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group for their rendition of “Elizabeth,” a country project has been on the bluegrass duo’s radar. Produced by Paul Worley, the album includes contributions from Jimmy Fortune, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent and more.

“Recording this project of material for BMG has been one of the biggest highlights of our career,” the duo’s Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent share. “Working with legendary producer Paul Worley, picking great songs, and putting the best musicians in a room to help us create the art of music has been an education and an unforgettable experience. This collection of music is what we’ve dreamed of recording for a long time. We hope you will enjoy our version of country music. So join us, crank it up and ‘Let’s Sing Some Country!’”

Opening with “I’ll Leave My Heart In Tennessee,” written by Karen Staley which has been commemorated as the latest Tennessee state song and lead song from the project, the 11-track album ebbs and flows through the heartbreak ballad “Colder Than Winter,” the swampy “Those Memories of You,” upbeat “Feels Like That Again,” and more.

Prior to the release, the Grand Ole Opry members will preview some of the new project at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on July 14.

Let’s Sing Some Country! Track List:
1. “I’ll Leave My Heart in Tennessee” (Karen Staley)
2. “You Rescued Me” (Wes Cleve Clark, A.J.Clark, Rory M. Bourke)
3. “Hillbilly Highway” (Steve Earle, Jimbeau Hinson)
4. “Colder Than Winter” (Vincent Grant Gill)
5. “Those Memories Of You” (Alan O’Bryant)
6. “Dig A Little Deeper In The Well” (Jodie Emerson, Roger Bowling)
7. “Closer To You” (Jimmy Fortune, Justin Peters)
8. “Feels Like That Again” (Karen Staley, Keith Burns)
9. “Young Man’s Town” (Vincent Grant Gill)
10. “Message From The Farm” (Daryl Burgess, Mark Matejka)
11. “If I Die Drinkin’” (Vincent Grant Gill, Ashley Monroe)

Chart Action: Luke Bryan Turns His ‘Country On’ At Radio

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Luke Bryan premiered his brand-new single at country radio this week, “Country On,” earning a total of 184 new station adds across the Billboard, Mediabase, and MusicRow CountryBreakout charts. The track’s release follows Bryan’s stellar track record at country radio with 29 career No. 1 singles and 17.2 billion worldwide streams.

The song was written by Mark Nesler, David Frasier, Mitch Oglesby, and Styles Haury; produced by Jeff Stevens; co-produced by Jody Stevens; and features Sarah Buxton on background vocals.

“I love that the song uplifts the hardworking American people out there, and it brings a lot of unity,” Bryan shares. “It just has feel-good vibes all the way around it and anytime you can reference country music fans in a song, and you can really make it feel natural, it’s great. And this song does just that.”

Bryan will continue his “Raised Up Right Tour” with shows in Virginia Beach, Virginia; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Atlanta, Georgia; and more before wrapping in late October with Riley Green and Mitchell Tenpenny.

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