Singer-songwriter Allie Colleen digitally released her debut album, Stones, on Wednesday Nov. 24 and celebrated with a special celebration at The Local in Nashville.

Songwriters Kelli Johnson, Kimberly Atwood, Steven McMorran and Jason Matthews, who all collaborated on the project, along with Mitch Rossell and Anthony Mossburg joined Colleen to share the stories behind the songs followed by a full band show.

The project was co-produced by Joe Costa and Ben Watts and was recorded at Allentown Recording Studio in Nashville. Throughout the album’s 11 tracks are a variety of songs and topics, including “Only Oklahoma,” which places the Oklahoma native in a position of questioning what her life might be like if she’d have never left home; the seemingly innocent named yet innuendo-filled “Pink Lemonade;” and the powerful anthem “Wildflower,” which provides encouragement to embrace one’s uniqueness.

“I’ve always been drawn to artists that can do it all. Someone who can write their own songs and come into the studio and perform them in a way that moves the listener and makes you believe every single word they sing. That’s Allie Colleen,” shares Costa. “This girl is the whole package, and I couldn’t be more honored and proud to have played a part in helping her vision to come to life.”

“Allie Colleen delivers the goods on her debut album. From moments of angsty blues to soulful ballads and classic country. Allie does it all with raw, heartfelt lyrics and an honest vocal delivery,” adds Watts. “It was a pleasure to play a part in the creation of this project. I’m sure she’s set for a bright journey ahead!”

“I am beyond grateful every day of my life to pursue this dream. This collection of songs holds stories and narratives that are very close to my heart, and it is my hope and intention that they will have their own place in your story as well. So from my heart and all the amazing hands that touched this project, thank you for my life and career,” says Colleen. “I hope you love this album, but at the end of the day-I LOVE this album. Love one another.”

Colleen visited the MusicRow offices earlier this year and shared snippets and stories from her debut album. To read about the visit, click here.

Stones Track List:
1. Stones (I Don’t Give A …) – Sara Brice / De’Leah Shane / Tony McVaney / Allie Colleen
2. Playin’ House – Billy Dawson / Jason Matthews / Allie Colleen
3. Don’t Give Your Heart To A Cowboy – Eric Dodd / Allie Colleen
4. Vagabond Angels – Steven McMorran / Allie Colleen
5. Wildflower – Billy Dawson / De’leah Shane / Sara Brice / Allie Colleen
6. Only Oklahoma – Matt McKinney / Allie Colleen
7. Blame It On The Weather – Allie Colleen
8. Good As It Gets – Carly Rogers / Kelli Johnson / Allie Colleen
9. Well Enough Alone – Kimberly Atwood / Allie Colleen
10. Make Me A Man – Eric Dodd / Allie Colleen
11. Pink Lemonade – Nora Collins / Nick Donley / Matt McVaney

Clay Walker, Tracy Lawrence

Clay Walker and Tracy Lawrence are joining forces for a new tour this spring that will visit nine cities through the month of March.

The tour kicks off on March 3 at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, North Carolina with stops in Augusta, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Milwaukee and more through March 19. The two country stars will share a stage and band during the shows, performing alongside each other as they revisit some of their timeless hits as well as their latest releases. Tickets for the dates go on sale on Dec. 3.

Commemorating his three-decade career in 2021, Lawrence is releasing three new albums of all new music along with some of his favorite career hits. He also hosts the nationally syndicated radio show “Honky Tonkin’ With Tracy Lawrence.”

Walker released his debut album for Show Dog Nashville, Texas To Tennessee, which was produced by Michael Knox and chart-topping songwriter Jaron Boyer. He has also become a bit of a social media sensation in the last year, racking up more than 1 million fans on TikTok.

“So excited to be sharing the stage with my friend! Many years of hits between us and now we get to go out and play them together for all our fans,” says Lawrence. “While we have toured together over the years, this time we decided to switch things up and share the stage and band for the entire show. No question—this is going to be a good time!”

“Tracy and I have been good friends for a lot of years and being on the same stage at the same time, singing one hit after another is one of the highlights of my career,” adds Walker.

Tour Dates:
March 3 | Charlotte, NC | Ovens Auditorium
March 4 | Roanoke, VA | Berglund Coliseum
March 5 | Augusta, GA | William Bell Auditorium
March 10 | Charleston, WV | Municipal Auditorium
March 11 | Chattanooga, TN | Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Auditorium
March 12 | Huntsville, AL | Von Braun Center
March 17 | Kalamazoo, MI | Wings Event Center
March 18 | Milwaukee, WI | The Riverside Theater
March 19 | Owensboro, KY | Owensboro SportsCenter

The Nashville Unlimited Christmas benefit concert in support of Room in the Inn will return Tuesday, Dec. 7 for the 22nd consecutive year at Christ Church Cathedral at 900 Broadway.

The annual show is produced and hosted by Dave Pomeroy, with songwriter Don Henry as co-host. Musical guests will include The Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra, Charlie McCoy, The Farmer and Adele, Fiddle Frenzy, Regina McCrary, The Coral Bay Steel Drum Band, Timothy and Josh Kimbrough, Will Barrow, and more.

“In addition to our wonderful musical guests, we are very fortunate to have Brad Hall, Dave Sinko, and a world-class video and audio team to record this special concert,” says Pomeroy, the creator of the event. “Everyone involved is donating their time and skills to help raise money for this great cause, and we hope to top $500,000 in total donations since 2000. We are very grateful to Christ Church Cathedral for this ongoing opportunity to help our community through music, and Room in the Inn for the amazing work they do to help those less fortunate than ourselves. That’s the Christmas Spirit and the Nashville Way!”

This year’s show will be filmed in front of a live audience, and masks and vaccination cards or a negative COVID-19 test will be required. The concert will be available via streaming, starting around Dec. 10. The concert is free but a minimum donation of $20 is suggested.

Over the past 21 years, Nashville Unlimited has raised more than $488,000 for Room in the Inn.  Last year’s show, which was filmed without a live audience and was available for viewing online, raised over $25,000.

Pictured (L-R, top row): Alexis Bingham, Assistant, Events; Lanni (Gagnon) Niggli, Director, Events; Hannah Kellis, Coordinator, Creative & Content; (L-R, bottom row): Carrie McDonough, Assistant, Marketing & Communications; Melissa Moldovan, Director, Communications, Media Relations & Radio; Dayna Poskanzer, Coordinator, Digital & Social Media. Photo: Courtesy of Academy of Country Music

The Academy of Country Music has announced a wave of new hires and promotions within three departments.

Promotions include Melissa Moldovan who was elevated to Director, Communications, Media Relations & Radio; Lanni (Gagnon) Niggli who was upped to Director, Events; Hannah Kellis who was promoted to Coordinator, Creative & Content; and Dayna Poskanzer who has risen to Coordinator, Digital & Social Media. Additionally, Alexis Bingham has joined the staff as Assistant, Events and Carrie McDonough has joined as Assistant, Marketing & Communications.

“The Academy is thrilled to continue expanding our team with the addition of Alexis and Carrie, and to celebrate the well-deserved promotions of Melissa, Lanni, Hannah and Dayna,” says Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “Each of these individuals have worked tirelessly the past year to create innovative solutions and overcome unique challenges, contributing to the Academy’s success through each of our tentpole events. I look forward to seeing them each embrace their new roles in the months ahead as we prepare for another monumental year.”

Moldovan joined the Academy in 2015 after a four-year stint at The Big Time radio show. Since joining the ACM, Moldovan has been an integral part in leading on all publicity, marketing, radio and promotional efforts throughout the past six years. In her new role, Moldovan executes and oversees all media relations, radio promotions, and leads on Academy and ACM Lifting Lives press materials. She will also oversee media relations and radio promotions for The 57th ACM Awards, among other duties. She reports to Rory Levine, VP, Marketing and Digital Strategy & Engagement.

Niggli first joined the Academy full time in December 2017 as Coordinator, Events. In her role as Director, Niggli oversees the planning and logistics for the ACM Awards, ACM Honors, and ACM Party for a Cause events, including event production, budgets, security, health and safety, red carpet, transportation, food and beverage and partnership fulfillment. She also works to create new and strategic event initiatives that will benefit both the ACM community and ACM Lifting Lives. Niggli reports to Alexa Fasheh, VP, Finance & Operations.

Kellis joined the Academy in early 2020 as Assistant, Creative & Content. In her new role, Kellis will oversee day-to-day responsibilities of the Creative & Content department, manage the Academy’s photo archives and EPK pages, and serve as a production assistant for all major events. She reports to Brandon Campbell, Director, Content.

Poskanzer interned with the Academy’s Marketing department during The 54th ACM Awards and the 13th Annual ACM Honors, before joining full-time in the fall of 2019. In her new role, she will support the day-to-day responsibilities of the Academy’s Digital and Social department. She will play a collaborative role in all strategic expansion and growth–including launching official Academy-branded presence on new platforms, articulating and deploying new tactical approaches on existing platforms, and developing new content and creative materials. She reports to Levine.

Both Bingham and McDonough joined the ACM as interns. Bingham reports to Niggli and supports the events team with several projects surrounding the planning of the ACM Awards, ACM Honors, and ACM Party for a Cause. She also assists the department with various needs, and any other internal or external events that occur throughout the year. McDonough reports to Levine and assists the Marketing and Communications teams with all day-to-day needs, with special attention to administrative and support duties, proofreading, culling media lists, radio and press coverage, and serving as a production assistant for all major events, among other duties.