Pictured (L-R): Joey Harris (50 Egg), Molly Reinold (50 Egg), Tali Canterbury (50 Egg), Jonathan Singleton (50 Egg), Riley Green, Dylan, Ben Vaughn (WCM), Jessi Stevenson (WCM)

Singer-songwriter Erik Dylan has signed a global publishing deal with 50 Egg Music, Duckman, and Warner Chappell Music Nashville.

A frequent collaborator to Luke Combs and Riley Green, Dylan contributed to Combs’ record-breaking album What You See Is What You Get and co-wrote Green’s No. 1 hit “There Was This Girl.” The Kansas native also has cuts by Parker McCollum, Brantley Gilbert, Elvie Shane, Ashland Craft, Kip Moore, Trisha Yearwood, Ray Fulcher, Justin Moore, Eli Young Band, Brent Cobb, and more.

An an artist Dylan has enjoyed success as well. His “JJ’s Market” was named one of American Songwriter’s Top 20 Songs of 2020, and his full-length projects include his 2016 debut album Heart of a Flatland Boy and the follow-up Baseball on the Moon (2018), which features duets with Steve Earle and Combs.

Renee Blair. Photo: Ford Fairchild

Rising country artist Renee Blair‘s debut album, Seventeen, is available everywhere now.

The personal body of work has been a work in progress over the last serveral years as Blair teamed up with some of Nashville’s hottest writers and producers for the project, such as Shane McAnally, Kane Brown, Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Walker Hayes and many more. The 17-song album includes fan-favorites like “Heart’s In Your Head,” “Turn Up the Night,” and “You Did.”

Blair, who moved to Nashville at age 17 after being discovered by LA Reid, Diane Warren and McAnally, aptly named her debut collection after major milestones throughout her career. The now recently engaged singer fell in love with her husband-to-be and producer Schmidt in 2017, with seventeen always being her lucky number.

“I would describe this album as a peek under the hood of my life, there isn’t one song I haven’t lived. I share the good and the bad, my fears, mistakes and all the love I’ve experienced,” shares Blair. “I grew up in St. Louis, obsessed with Nelly and Shania Twain at the same time, so I hope people can hear my influences on both ends of the musical spectrum.”

Blair has earned previous spots on Spotify’s Hot Country and Apple Music’s Today’s Country and was inducted into CMT’s Next Women of Country. She has racked up over 20 million global artist streams; earned opening slots with artists including Chase Rice, Mitchell Tenpenny, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce and Hardy; and hosted a daily radio show on Nashville’s “YoCo” radio station.

Seventeen Track List:
1. “Gotta Quit Drinkin’” (Matt McGinn, Kylie Sackley, Renee Blair) **
2. “Hearts In Your Head” (Joe Ragosta, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
3. “Heatin’ Up My Summer” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
4. “Soon As I’m Happy” (Trannie Stevens, Zach Abend, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
5. “Turn Up The Night” (Corey Crowder, Matt McGinn, Kane Brown, Jordan Schmidt) *
6. “Girlfriend” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
7. “Handsome” (Jake Davis, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
8. “You Did” (Brian Bunn, Renee Blair, Jeffery East) *
9. Downtowned Up” (Joe Ragosta, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
10. “Better Off” (Jordan Schmidt, Walker Hayes, Matt McGinn, Shane McAnally, Renee Blair) +
11. “Stronger Than Me” (Matt Alderman, Kyle Schelinger, Renee Blair) ^
12. “Wearin’ It Well” (Jordan Schmidt, Sara Buxton, Renee Blair) *
13. “Me Tonight” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Shane McAnally, Renee Blair) +
14. “Get The Girl” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
15. “Here I Am” (Jamie Paulin, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
16. “Heatin’ Up My Summer (Acoustic)” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *
17. “Girlfriend (Acoustic)” (Matt McGinn, Jordan Schmidt, Renee Blair) *

* produced by Jordan Schmidt
+ produced by Shane McAnally and Jordan Schmidt
^ produced by Matt Alderman and Jordan Schmidt
** produced by Jordan Schmidt, Shane McAnally and Matt McGinn

Musicians On Call and Wrangler are hosting the Concert For Veterans Presented by Wrangler, a virtual concert for Veterans in all VA facilities nationwide for Veterans Day.

This week’s concert, featuring Wynonna, Peter Frampton, Darius Rucker, Sara Evans, Lainey Wilson, Michael Ray, Striking Matches, Jameson Rodgers, Caylee Hammack, Sarahbeth Taite, Catie Offerman and more, is being shared through MOC’s Virtual Bedside Performance Program. Hosted by Big Sky Music Group artist Stephanie Quayle from the Bluebird Cafe, the artists will offer songs of encouragement and messages of thanks to all Veterans for their service to our country.

“This year has been especially hard on hospitalized Veterans and their caregivers who have had to go without the regular support of their loved ones and volunteers in the hospital due to the pandemic. Musicians On Call’s live music programs have always meant a lot to our VA partners and, while we’ve missed visiting with the Veterans in person, we are glad to have remained connected during this hard time through our virtual programs,” says Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. “We are grateful to Wrangler for partnering with us for a second year in a row to ensure the Veterans and staff in all VA facilities feel especially appreciated this Veterans Day through the joys of great music.”

“Wrangler is proud to team up with Musicians On Call to honor our nation’s Veterans by harnessing the power of music, a facet that the Wrangler brand has always channeled in our designs and collaborations throughout the years,” adds Holly Wheeler, vice president of global brand marketing at Wrangler. “We’re grateful that Musicians On Call has given us the opportunity to show our appreciation for servicemen and servicewomen this Veteran’s Day by providing a unique experience they’ll never forget.”

For over 20 years Musicians On Call has used music to promote and complement the healing process through programs like the Bedside Performance Program, Virtual Bedside Performance Program and Music Pharmacy. MOC’s Bedside Performance Program and Virtual Program have reached nearly one million people in healthcare facilities nationwide.

Lee Brice Celebrates ASCAP Country Song Of The Year, RIAA Certifications

Pictured (L-R): Curb Records’ John Clore; Curb Records’ RJ Meacham; Red Light Management’s Anthony DeVincenzo; Curb Records’ Blair McDermott; Curb Records’ Benson Curb; Lee Brice; Curb Records’ Jeff Tuerff; Curb | Word Music Publishing’s Ciara Shortridge; Curb Records’ John Chapman; Red Light Management’s Enzo DeVincenzo

Curb Records artist Lee Brice is celebrating the ASCAP Country Song Of The Year award win for “One Of Them Girls” songwriter and ASCAP affiliate, Ashley Gorley. Brice, a SESAC writer, also recently received various RIAA certifications, with his recent No. 1 hit “Memory I Don’t Mess With” being certified Gold, “Hard To Love” going 4x Platinum, Hey World going Gold, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with Carly Pearce being certified 2x Platinum, and “One Of Them Girls” being certified 2x Platinum.

“Man, ASCAP Song Of The Year… whew, what an incredible honor. From the very first night writing it, to the next morning recording it, and singing it every night since then, has been surreal,” shares Brice. “Ashley is such a crazy talent, anytime the moment strikes he’s one you can never go wrong calling! It’s so crazy to see how my music, the new stuff and the old stuff, is resonating so much with my fans. It truly fills my heart… it’s what I strive for every day. To have these new RIAA certifications is such an honor. I’m extremely grateful to make music that people love to listen to. That’s all a music man can hope for.”

Brice also recently received a nod for his first American Music Award with Hey World‘s nomination for Favorite Country Album. The nomination follows his fourth consecutive No. 1 at country radio with “Memory I Don’t Mess With.”

Tenille Arts’ “Somebody Like That” Earns Platinum Status

Pictured (L-R): Ghazi Shami, EMPIRE CEO; Sarah Beth Gerlecz, EMPIRE Counsel; William Dyer, EMPIRE Product Manager; Heather Vassar, EMPIRE VP Marketing; Tenille Arts; Gator Michaels, Gator Michaels Consulting. Photo: Will Bucquoy

19th & Grand Records artist Tenille Arts has notched a Platinum certification for her smash single “Somebody Like That.” Representatives from her label and distribution company surprised her with a commemorative plaque during her performance at CMT Live In The Vineyard Goes Country on Nov. 5.

“I had no idea what was going on when all of these people from my music family started coming on stage, but what a surprise! Thank you to this amazing team, and thank you country radio, DSPs and the fans for embracing my music,” Arts shares.

The Canadian-born entertainer made history in April when the track became the first single written, produced and performed by all females to hit No. 1 on the national country chart. Written alongside Alex Kline and Allison Veltz Cruz, Kline also produced the single, making her the first solo female producer to have a top 10 single at country radio by a female artist. Arts also became the first Canadian artist and the first Canadian female artist to have a No. 1 single on U.S. country radio charts since 2007 and 2004, respectively.

Lauren Daigle’s The Price Fund Gives Back To New Orleans Charities

Pictured (L-R): KidSmart’s Elise Gallinot Goldman, NOCCA’s Gregory Agid, Lauren Daigle, Ellis Marsalis Center’s Lisa Dabney, Roots Music’s Morgan Steward, Young Audiences of Louisiana’s Richard Bates

Two-time Grammy award-winner and multi-Platinum recording artist Lauren Daigle recently gave $375,000 to five New Orleans organizations. The non-profits–KidSmart, NOCCA, Ellis Marsalis Center, Roots Music, and Young Audiences of Louisiana–work to provide at-risk youth with resources to succeed through music/art education, food support, and literacy.

“Thanks to everyone’s generosity, through The Price Fund we were able to give back to New Orleans in a way that will truly make an impact,” the Louisiana native shares. “All these organizations are doing so much for the community and it’s an honor to be able to help in any way possible. Knowing that the next generation of kids are able to find hope through these programs puts wind in my sails.”

The Price Fund, established by Daigle in 2019, is designed to provide care for both children and the elderly, as well as those in need. Through donations made via ticket sales alone, Daigle has donated over $1 million to various charities and continues to raise funds through merchandise sales and streaming.

Since the release of her Grammy award-winning, Platinum-certified album Look Up Child, Daigle has reigned on the Billboard Charts. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Top 200 Albums chart, making Daigle the first female artist to simultaneously hit the Top 10 on both Billboard’s Pop and Christian Album Charts. With 100 weeks at No. 1, Look Up Child also holds the record for the greatest number of weeks at the top of any individual album chart. Additionally, the Grammy award-winning crossover hit, “You Say,” became the longest-running No. 1 song of any genre on the weekly Billboard Hot charts with 132 weeks and was recently certified 4x-platinum by the RIAA.