Blake Shelton has teamed with Lands’ End to create a new fall and holiday collection.

The collection will feature men’s, women’s and kids’ apparel with stylish layers, denim, and graphic tees. It will also include pet essentials such as beds and bandanas, and home finds like faux fur throws, percale sheets and more.

“When you know what works, you stick with it,” Shelton explains. “Flannel shirt, jeans, a great jacket…when clothes are done right, it’s just easy. This is what I wear. It’s really fashion for folks who want to look good and feel comfortable, no matter where they are or what they’re doing. My collection with Lands’ End is about making clothes you’ll know are keepers the second you put them on. When you know, you know.”

“We knew that Blake values comfortable and ready-to-wear clothing–all elements that stand at the core of our design process at Lands’ End,” adds Jerome Griffith, CEO at Lands’ End. “As we eyed our next collaboration partner, Blake was a natural fit for not only our brand, but our shopper. Reliable styles that can comfortably be dressed up or down and fit every body is where Lands’ End–and this collection–strikes a chord.”

Through Sept. 1, 2023, Lands’ End will donate a portion of each purchase from the Blake Shelton x Lands’ End collection to Habitat for Humanity, a global housing organization that partners with people in communities around the world to build or improve a place they can call home.

The Blake Shelton x Lands’ End collection can be found here or a Lands’ End retail store location.

Wade Bowen. Photo: Katie Kauss

CAA has signed country singer-songwriter Wade Bowen.

Originally from Waco, Texas, Bowen serves as a contemporary link in a Texan chain of roots-rock poets stretching back more than 50 years. Utilizing both country and rock influences, he complements his gravely vocals with an organic sound.

He has released a dozen album–including six studio sets, two live collections, a gospel album and an ongoing series of buddy-country hits with fellow Texan Randy Rogers. Along the way, he’s scored his fair share of hits, and continues to perform nearly 200 shows nationwide each year, including multiple appearances on the Grand Ole Opry stage.

His focus remains on writing songs with a literary quality and shifting his sonic territory to match his life, as evidenced by his uplifting lead single, “Everything Has Your Memory,” from his recent album Somewhere Between The Secret And The Truth, which debuted Aug. 12 via Thirty Tigers.

Bowen is managed by Alicia Pruitt at Red Light Management. His attorney is Scott Safford at Safford/Motley PLC, his business manager is Fred Ford at FBMM Entertainment and his publicist is Ebie McFarland at Essential Broadcast Media.

Kirby Smith

Riser House Entertainment has hired Kirby Smith as Director of A&R + Publishing.

Riser House’s publishing division currently oversees the songwriting careers of Mitchell Tenpenny, Dallas Wilson, Michael Whitworth and Dillon Carmichael. On the records side, the roster includes Tenpenny (in partnership with Sony Nashville), Carmichael and Meghan Patrick, along with several label services clients.

Prior to joining Riser House, Smith served as Creative Director at WinSongs Music, where she worked closely with its founder and hit songwriter/producer Chris DeStefano. While there, Smith was instrumental in the signing of Emily Shackleton. Prior to her time at WinSongs, she spent time as the Creative Manager at Dallas Davidson’s Play It Again Music Group.

“I could not be more excited to join the team at Riser House,” shares Smith. “Jennifer Johnson and Brandon Perdue have done an incredible job growing and developing the publishing and label roster, and I am very grateful to have the opportunity to learn from them. Riser House is a place of great people and great talent. I am looking forward to representing such an amazing group of both songwriters and artists.”

“Adding Kirby to our team was the definition of a no-brainer,” adds the recently-promoted Perdue. “We’ve collaborated on several things over the past few years, and her reputation around town is impeccable. In her short time here, Kirby has already proven to be an incredible champion for our creatives, and I know she will be a massive part of our continued growth over the next few years.”

Callista Clark. Photo: Danielle Piazza

Callista Clark is the latest addition to the Grand Ole Opry’s NextStage Class of 2022. The Big Machine Records artist will make her NextStage debut with Opry performances on Saturday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 23.

The 18-year old’s top 20 debut “It’s ‘Cause I Am,” was one of country radio’s most successful new artist debuts of 2021. Clark will release her first full-length album, Real To Me: The Way I Feel, on Oct. 14. The album features 10 tracks, including her latest single “Gave It Back Broken.” Billboard featured Clark two years in a row on their annual “21 Under 21” list, and she was also the youngest member ever named to CMT’s Next Women of Country in its 2022 class.

“Since my first trip to Nashville when I was 11, the Grand Ole Opry has seemed like the dreamiest stage,” Clark says. “I was over the moon when they chose me to be the newest NextStage artist. I am so thankful to have the support of my Opry family.”

Opry NextStage collaborations include live performances, strategic marketing support and short-form documentary-style storytelling created by Opry Entertainment’s content team. Opry NextStage presents rising artists who are making standout music at the forefront of their careers through the Opry’s marketing platforms, which are set to deliver more than 100 million impressions.

Clark is the fifth act to join the 2022 class that includes Elvie Shane, Morgan Wade, Breland and Restless Road. The two previous NextStage classes have featured artists such as Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green and Tenille Townes, who all went on to earn ACM New Male and Female Artist of the Year trophies following their Opry NextStage debuts. NextStage launched in 2019 with an inaugural class that included Green, Tegan Marie, Townes and Travis Denning.

The Valory Music Co. recording artist Justin Moore earned his latest No. 1 at country radio this week with the rise of “With A Woman You Love,” marking Moore’s 11th trip to the top.

Penned by Moore, alongside Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill and Jeremy Stover, the track follows the multi-Platinum singer-songwriter’s most recent chart-topper “We Didn’t Have Much.”

The Arkansas native recently took on the role as co-host of the sports radio show “Morning Mayhem,” which airs weekly on 103.7 The Buzz. He also co-hosts The Justin Moore Podcast, giving fans a behind-the-scenes peek into his life, featuring celebrity guests like Matthew McConaughey, Travis Tritt, Kip Moore, Jon Pardi and more.

With new music on the way, Moore will continue on his “Country On It” arena tour, which will make upcoming stops in Montana and Washington on Sept. 15, 16, and 17. For a full list of upcoming dates, click here.