Mitchell Tenpenny. Photo: Matthew Berinato

Mitchell Tenpenny will continue his 2021 headlining tour into 2022 with some new dates on the now-named “2 Us It Did Tour.” Alana Springsteen will be the featured opener on the new dates.

The second leg adds 13 concerts through early March, and is named after his “To Us It Did” song from Mitchell’s Midtown Diaries EP, which was released last fall. On this new trek Tenpenny will visit Denver, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and more through March 5.

“Seeing our fans scream back our songs especially ‘Truth About You’ was so special on the first half of the tour,” shares Mitchell. “I’m so excited to extend this tour and live it again. It’s going to be incredible having the talented Alana out with us!”

The first leg of the tour wrapped just before Christmas and included Mitchell’s first-ever, sold-out headline concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The concert raised $32,500 for the 10Penny Fund, which provides inspiration and programs that help build community, motivate patients, and encourage healing for people facing cancer and their loved ones.

Tenpenny has rolled out new music over the past several months in response to fan demand, including a new version of his song “Bucket List” featuring Danny Gokey, and his recently-released Midtown Diaries EP. The project contains his current single, “Truth About You,” which has garnered over 69 million global streams to date.

JT Daly

Prescription Songs has inked a deal with Nashville-based producer and songwriter JT Daly. He will be represented by Katie Fagan, Prescription Songs Head of A&R, Nashville, alongside Rachel Wein and Chris Martignago.

Daly has garnered Grammy nominations for Best Rock Song and Best Engineered Album for producing/co-writing K. Flay‘s “Blood in the Cut” and more on her breakout album Everywhere is Somewhere. In winter 2021, JT produced and co-wrote Benson Boone’s debut single “Ghost Town,” which has already accumulated over 100 million streams.

He has also collaborated with PVRIS on her newest track “Snakes” for the top Netflix series Arcane. Other previous releases include collaborations with Grandson, Bren Joy and Quinn XCII. Upcoming releases include work with Why Don’t We, The Regrettes, and Fleurie.

Fagan comments: “JT is an extremely innovative songwriter, producer and artist. We feel incredibly honored and lucky to have such a talent as a part of our roster, especially here in Nashville. There’s a reason that artists continually want him to be a part of their journeys. I can’t wait to see what we will be able to accomplish together.”

“It is with an abundance of joy that I have found a team this hands-on and talented. After a few conversations with Katie Fagan I felt more at home than I ever have before,” shares Daly. “She puts in the time needed to know her writers. Something I will never take for granted.”

Prescription Songs is an independent publisher representing top songwriters and producers across all genres of music. Its current and past roster includes Grammy award-winners and nominees, multiple recipients of ASCAP and BMI Songwriter of the Year Awards, a winner of the 2020 VMA Push New Artist Award, iHeartRadio Producer of the Year, and more.

Amy Paige

Amy Paige is returning to Nashville country radio beginning today (Jan. 10), as On-Air Host, Middays, on Cumulus Radio’s 103.3 Country/WKDF-FM. Paige can be heard live Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

She has been a fixture on the Nashville radio scene for the past 15 years, having spent nine years on-air at WSIX-FM. She was also previously on-air on SiriusXM’s Prime Country and The Highway, and at Mix 107.3/WRQX-FM in Washington, D.C.

“103.3 Country/WKDF is a destination for great music, content and entertainment–from today’s hottest artists to stories that connect with our fans,” shares Allison Warren, VP/Market Manager, Cumulus Nashville. “We are excited to have Amy Paige join a dynamic cast with Big D and Bubba weekday mornings and Tyler Reese weekday afternoons. Amy is a natural storyteller with a passion for music and life, which is exactly what makes her a fan and artist favorite.”

“We are fortunate to be able to bring Amy into the Cumulus Nashville family,” says Charlie Cook, Programming Operations Manager, Cumulus Nashville. “We continue to build a team that will appeal to the country radio listener in Middle Tennessee. Amy is a friend on the radio to so many fans who will fall right back into joining her on 103.3 Country.”

“My heart is soaring at the thought of reconnecting with Nashville,” adds Paige. “I’ve missed the music, the people and all the joy that comes with being on-air in our magical city. On top of that, I get to join a lineup of incredible talent who also happen to be people I care about and respect. This is a dream come true. I am truly grateful for Charlie Cook and Allison Warren inviting me to the 103.3 Country family. Feels like I’m home again.”

Tracy Lawrence

Country music icon Tracy Lawrence marked 30 years of making country music in 2021. To celebrate the milestone, he has been releasing his three-part Hindsight 2020 collection, which revisits some of his greatest hits along with new material.

The third and final volume release, Hindsight 2020, Volume 3: Angelina, will be available on Jan. 28. Lawrence gave a preview of the upcoming collection with the release of its title track, “Angelina,” available everywhere now.

“‘Angelina’ is a get-out-of-your-seats and have a good time kind of song,” says Lawrence. “I love its honky-tonk groove and how much energy it has. It’s going to be a lot of fun to play live and I’m looking forward to having the audience up on their feet with this one!”

Later this spring, Lawrence will head back out on the road with longtime friend, Clay Walker, to share the stage on a 9-date run. TikTok sensation Alexandra Kay and country traditionalist Randall King are slated to open on select dates.

Hindsight 2020, Volume 3: Angelina Track List:
1. Didn’t We
2. Angelina
3. Time Marches On
4. Paint Me A Birmingham
5. Don’t Drink Whiskey
6. Sticks and Stones
7. Texas Tornado
8. Drank Thru It
9. Who Needs You
10. Alibis

Sean Stemaly

Sean Stemaly has previewed his upcoming debut album, Product Of A Small Town, with the release of the project’s title track. The new Big Loud Records project is slated to arrive in full on Feb. 18.

Written by Stemaly, David Bliek, Gary Garris, Andrew Marik and Noah West, “Product Of A Small Town” serves as an ode to all the things that made the 27-year-old who he is, including good friends, nights out in the open air, and country music.

“‘Product Of A Small Town’ is the most authentic representation of my country and rock roots all wrapped up in one song,” Stemaly shares. “I want everybody that grew up in a small town to hear it and take pride in where they come from, crank it up and raise a beer to it.”

The new album was produced by Joey Moi and co-produced by Derek Wells, with additional production by Stemaly and Lex Lipsitz on select songs. The album contains a number of previous releases, including “Z71” which has scored 18 million global streams since its release,  “Come Back to Bed,” and “As Far As I Know.”

Product Of A Small Town Track List:
1. “Product Of A Small Town” (Sean Stemaly, David Bliek, Gary Garris, Andrew Marik, Noah West)
2. “Last Night All Day” (Matt Dragstrem, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps)
3. “Can’t Be Me” (Sean Stemaly, John Byron)
4. “Z71” (Sean Stemaly, Andy Albert, Brett Tyler)
5. “Speaking My Language” (Sean Stemaly, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass)
6. “Comeback Town” (Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith)
7. “Love Me Like Kentucky” (Sean Stemaly, Ernest Keith Smith)
8. “WD-40 4WD (feat. Jimmie Allen & Justin Moore)” (Matt Dragstrem, Chase McGill, Josh Thompson)
9. “Back On A Backroad” (Michael Hardy, Josh Kerr, Cole Taylor) *
10. “Georgia” (Sean Stemaly, Davis Branch, Sam Grayson, Ryan Robinette) **
11. “If Heaven Had A Weekend” (Sean Stemaly, John Byron)
12. “As Far As I Know” (Hunter Phelps, Jameson Rodgers, Justin Wilson)
13. “Hello, You Up” (John Byron, Jamie Moore)
14. “Come Back To Bed” (Sean Stemaly, Andy Albert, Jared Mullins, Alysa Vanderheym)
* produced by Joey Moi and Lex Lipsitz
** produced by Lex Lipsitz and Sean Stemaly