Abbey Cone puts her truest self on display with her debut collection Hate Me, due April 22 via The Valory Music Co.

The EP includes the heartfelt “Rhinestone Ring,” as well as the emotional breakup song and title track “Hate Me.” In conjunction with the announcement of new music, Cone has also released another tune from the collection titled “King Of The World,” available now. Throughout the project’s six tracks, the release covers the full spectrum of love with Cone serving as a co-writer and co-producer on every song.

“This project is me. I felt the feelings, I wrote the songs, I co-produced, I co-directed and co-created every part of this release with my team, incredible cowriters, my family and my best friends. I could never release something that didn’t feel undeniably me,” Cone explains. “I have a vision for every part of my career. I love how involved I was in creating this project and no matter where it lands in the musical universe, I’ll always be proud of it.”

Cone first made the trek to Nashville at age 12 from her home state of Texas. A CMT Next Women of Country Class of 2020 inductee, she was also named one of Pandora’s 10 Country Artists To Watch in 2022. The rising singer-songwriter most recently spent time on the road with Brittney Spencer.

Hate Me Track List:
1. In A Room With You | Abbey Cone, Nicolle Galyon, Nathan Spicer
2. King Of The World | Abbey Cone, Aaron James Babcock, Peter Christian Good
3. Rhinestone Ring | Abbey Cone, Heather Morgan, Nathan Spicer
4. The One | Abbey Cone, Jessie Jo Dillon, Nathan Spicer
5. Thought About You | Abbey Cone, Nate Cyphert, Nathan Spicer
6. Hate Me [Explicit] | Abbey Cone, Jessie Jo Dillon, Nathan Spicer

The next installment of CRS360, “The Net Worth of Networking,” will be held on Tuesday, April 19, at 1 p.m. CT.

The April edition, featuring Carsen (Country with Carsen), Andrew Cohen (Cohencidence Projects), Trudie Daniell (EMI), and Mike McVay (McVay Media) as panelists, and Country Aircheck’s Monta Vaden as moderator, will focus on the best networking methods, both in-person and virtually. Industry professionals will share tips, tricks, and secrets for introverted and extroverted individuals to enhance their ability to interact with any professional.

“‘The Net Worth Of Networking’ is another session from CRS ’22 that received great feedback, demanding more information about this vital skill,” CRS Executive Director RJ Curtis comments. “There’s a big difference between schmoozing and networking. The best practices and techniques provided can be learned to grow your contacts and advance your career. We’ve brought back the entire stellar panel from CRS, who will share more tips from which we can benefit.”

To register to attend the April edition of the CRS360 webinar series, click here. Only a limited number of slots are available and are based on a first-come, first-served basis. Past CRS360 webinars are also available for playback.

After extensive renovations, Warner Chappell has christened its new space at 21 Music Square East on Music Row.

The two-story building includes state-of-the-art writer rooms, bright and refreshed office spaces, a swanky bar, a snack station, and plenty of gathering areas for writers and publishers. The property has two areas that can house performances, with a stage near the bar and an outdoor gathering area—perfect for future No. 1 parties.

Perhaps most impressive is the mark that the Warner Chappell songwriters made on the space. Not only are there plaques on the walls to display the writers’ achievements, but their favorite books are situated on shelves in a sitting area and their hit song titles and lyrics are written on the walls. Warner Chappell, along with designer Michael Cronin, even included innovative features such as lockers for writers to use.

For entertainment, the Warner Chappell office has a basketball hoop, a Led Zeppelin pinball machine, and WCM-branded pool table layered into the design.

“We’re so grateful,” President & CEO, WCM Nashville, Ben Vaughn tells MusicRow. “When we started this process, we really wanted to do it with songwriters in mind. We asked songwriters to be a part of the design process. They wanted a warm, fun building.

“It’s great to have writers in the building just being creative,” he adds. “There’s a lot of people who put a lot of time into this very specific type of building. To see the first reactions we get, especially from writers, that’s the best feeling.”

Breakout artist and multi-Platinum songwriter Ryan Griffin is set to release his latest album, Slow Down Sunrise, on May 6 via Red Street Records.

The lead single, “Salt, Lime & Tequila,” soared to No. 1 on Sirius XM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown, was one of the most added songs at country radio upon its debut, and has tallied nearly 14 million global streams. The rising star returns with a renewed sense of purpose on the new, 6-song project, whether it’s to encourage fans through hard times or to remind them to soak up the sun while it shines.

Ramping up for the release, Griffin has been tapped to play Stagecoach Music Festival on April 29, Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam on June 3, and CMA Music Fest at Ascend Park on June 11.

He is also gearing up for an intimate performance on Breakthrough Live From Amazon Music, a weekly livestream series highlighting up-and-coming artists on the Amazon Music’s channel on Twitch and in Amazon Music mobile app on April 26.

Slow Down Sunrise Track List:
1. Summer On It
2. Salt, Lime & Tequila
3. Beer Like That
4. Slow Down Sunrise
5. Closing Time
6. Salt, Lime & Tequila (Acoustic)