Zach Bryan. Photo: Clay Gibson
Zach Bryan is gearing up for his biggest international tour yet with the announcement of his “With Heaven On Tour” launching Mar. 7, 2026 at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. The trek features more than 40 shows across North America and Europe, including stops in London, Berlin, Oslo, Cork, San Diego and Arlington before wrapping on Oct. 10 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL.
Joining Bryan on select dates are Kings of Leon, Dijon, Alabama Shakes, Ben Howard, Caamp, MJ Lenderman, Gregory Alan Isakov, J.R. Carroll, Gabriella Rose, Keenan O’Meara and Fey Fili.
Bryan also recently confirmed that his next album, With Heaven on Top, is set for release Jan. 9, 2026.
“With Heaven On Tour” Dates:
March 7 – St. Louis, Mo. – The Dome at America’s Center w/ Caamp, J.R. Carroll
March 14 – Tampa, Fla. – Raymond James Stadium w/ Caamp, J.R. Carroll
March 21 – San Antonio, Texas – The Alamodome w/ Caamp, J.R. Carroll
March 28 – Baton Rouge, La. – Tiger Stadium w/ Caamp, J.R. Carroll
April 11 – Louisville, Ky. – L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium w/ Kings of Leon, J.R. Carroll
April 18 – Charlotte, N.C. – Bank of America Stadium w/ Caamp, J.R. Carroll
April 25 – Lincoln, Neb. – Memorial Stadium w/ Kings of Leon, J.R. Carroll
May 2 – Starkville, Miss. – Davis Wade Stadium w/ Dijon, J.R. Carroll
May 9 – Cleveland, Ohio – Huntington Bank Field w/ Dijon, J.R. Carroll
May 27 – San Sebastián, Spain – Donostia Arena w/ Ben Howard, Keenan O’Meara
May 31 – Berlin, Germany – Waldbühne w/ Ben Howard, Keenan O’Meara
June 3 – Oslo, Norway – Unity Arena w/ Ben Howard, Keenan O’Meara
June 6 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Parken w/ Ben Howard, Keenan O’Meara
June 9 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Philips Stadion w/ Ben Howard, Keenan O’Meara
June 12 – Liverpool, U.K. – Anfield Stadium w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 14 – Edinburgh, U.K. – Scottish Gas Murrayfield w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 16 – London, U.K. – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 17 – London, U.K. – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 20 – Cork, Ireland – Páirc Uí Chaoimh w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 21 – Cork, Ireland – Páirc Uí Chaoimh w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 23 – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Boucher Playing Fields w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 24 – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Boucher Playing Fields w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
July 31 – San Diego, Calif. – Snapdragon Stadium w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
August 1 – San Diego, Calif. – Snapdragon Stadium w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
August 7 – Salt Lake City, Utah – Rice-Eccles Stadium w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
August 13 – Denver, Colo. – Empower Field at Mile High w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
August 14 – Denver, Colo. – Empower Field at Mile High w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
August 22 – Arlington, Texas – AT&T Stadium w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
September 5 – Glendale, Ariz. – State Farm Stadium w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
September 18 – Dover, Del. – The Woodlands w/ Kings of Leon, Gabriella Rose, Fey Fili
September 19 – Dover, Del. – The Woodlands w/ Alabama Shakes, Gabriella Rose, Fey Fili
October 2 – Foxborough, Mass. – Gillette Stadium w/ Gregory Alan Isakov, Gabriella Rose
October 3 – Foxborough, Mass. – Gillette Stadium w/ Gregory Alan Isakov, Gabriella Rose
October 10 – Auburn, Ala. – Jordan-Hare Stadium w/ Gregory Alan Isakov, Gabriella Rose
Global Songwriters Connection’s Holiday Mixer Set For Dec. 10
/by Lorie HollabaughGlobal Songwriters Connection is hosting its GSC Holiday Mixer on Dec. 10 in Nashville from 4:30-7:00 PM at the CMA Event Room (35 Music Square E #201, Nashville, TN 37203).
During the event GSC will be celebrating SVP & Co-Owner of Hori Global Music Publishing Butch Baker as the Global Songwriters Connection Publisher of the Year, with an award presentation set to take place at 5:30 p.m. There will be also be complimentary beer, wine and food bars, and parking is free.
Carrie Cunningham, new Owner & President of Global Songwriters Connection, welcomes all music industry members to attend, and those attending can enter to win a $250 Industry Pro Gift Card. No RSVP is required, but industry members wanting to attend can email Cunningham at carrie@globalsongwriters.
Industry Ink: Alison Prestwood, Riley Green, Billy Strings, Scotty Hasting, More
/by Madison HahnenAlison Prestwood Featured In CMHOFM Nashville Cats Program
Alison Prestwood & Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum writer-editor Jon Freeman at the museum. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
This past weekend, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum featured Nashville bassist Alison Prestwood in their Nashville Cats Program, providing an in-depth interview with Prestwood moderated by Jon Freeman.
Throughout her time as a bassist, Prestwood has toured with Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, Olivia Newton-John and others. Her studio work can also be heard on songs recorded by Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Frankie Ballard, Faith Hill, LoCash, Tim McGraw, Little Richard, Jessica Simpson, Country Music Hall of Fame members Brooks & Dunn and more. Over the past few years, Prestwood has been on the road with Peter Frampton.
Riley Green Hosts Duckman Jam
Pictured (L-R): Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, DU First VP Rex Schulz, Riley Green, DU Senior VP of Corporate Relations Tom Jernigan and AGFC Director Doug Schoenrock
Riley Green recently hosted his second Duckman Jam to kickoff duck season at Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock. Jamey Johnson, Drake White and Lauren Watkins joined the show as special guests.
Green made a $100,000 donation to Ducks Unlimited through a percentage of ticket sales, combined with contributions from the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation and Green’s Buford Bonde Charitable Fund.
“Ducks Unlimited and AGFC are great partners who do so much work for waterfowl, not just in Arkansas, but around the world,” says Green. “I’m always happy to support wetland conservation whenever I can.”
Billy Strings Performs On ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Billy Strings performed “Leaning on a Travelin’ Song” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last Thursday (Nov. 20).
Scotty Hasting Earns Emmy Nomination
Scotty Hasting‘s GRATEFUL: The Scotty Hasting Story has earned a 2025 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Nashville/Midsouth Emmy Award nomination for Military – Short or Long Form Content. The film was produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and details Hasting’s journey as an Army veteran to now recording artist.
“I have only ever wanted to use my story and my music to help people, to try to inspire people, to show them that they can do so much more than they ever thought possible,” shares Hasting. “I would have never in a million years thought that my story would be nominated for an Emmy. I am beyond excited and blessed and GRATEFUL.”
CMHOFM Celebrates Opening Of Wayne White: LIKE YOU KNOW
Wayne White & Haley Gallery Director Daniel Lonow at the Haley Gallery. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Haley Gallery at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition Wayne White: LIKE YOU KNOW last Thursday (Nov. 20). White is an artist, art director, illustrator and puppeteer from Chattanooga.
The exhibition includes 14 new “word paintings” by White, in addition to sketches and abstracts from his sketchbook. White’s word paintings feature oversized, three-dimensional text imaginatively integrated into vintage landscape reproductions. Throughout his career, White has worked as an illustrator for East Village Eye, New York Times, Raw Magazine and Village Voice, as well as a designer for the hit CBS television show Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. He has also worked on various Billboard and MTV Music Video Awards award winning music videos, including Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight, Tonight” and Peter Gabriel’s “Big Time.”
Onoleigh To Host OVATION Benefiting Musicians On Call
Onoleigh will host a holiday edition of her OVATION show on Dec. 1 at The Station Inn. This month’s program will benefit Musicians On Call.
The event will feature performances from J.P Burr, Noah Guthrie, Abigail Rose, The Dryes and Peytan Porter. Tickets will be $20 at the door.
“OVATION celebrates original artistry while giving back to the community that raised us. I’m so grateful we get to make music with purpose, especially during the holidays,” shares Onoleigh.
Old Dominion, Riley Green & Keith Urban To Headline Big Valley Jamboree
/by John Nix ArledgeOld Dominion, Riley Green and Keith Urban are set to headline the 34th edition of Big Valley Jamboree, taking place July 20 to Aug. 2 in Camrose, AB. Nate Smith will set the tone for the weekend at Thursday’s Kickoff Party in the Coors Original Saloon.
“As we celebrate the incredible history of Big Valley Jamboree, this lineup feels like the perfect way to honour where we’ve been and where we’re headed,” says Troy Vollhoffer, CEO, Country Thunder. “Keith Urban, Old Dominion and Riley Green each bring something unique to the stage, and together they capture the spirit of what BVJ is all about: great music, great community and memories that last long after the weekend ends.”
Along with the headliners, Big Valley Jamboree will feature performances from Cameron Whitcomb, Noeline Hoffman, Gavin Adcock, Chas Rice, Robyn Ottolini, Sacha, Josh Stumpf, Morgan Klaiber, Travis Dolter, Sully Burrows, The Dead South and Morgan Kaliber, Mark Chesnutt, Billy Dean & Collin Raye and Logan Layman.
All tickets and camping packages are available now at bigvalleyjamboree.com.
Marc Zelanko Joins ASCAP As Chief Of Staff
/by Madison HahnenMarc Zelanko. Photo: Juan Patino
Marc Zelanko has joined ASCAP as Chief of Staff. He will report directly to CEO Elizabeth Matthews. Zelanko brings extensive experience in operations management, partnerships, transformation and chief-of-staff functions to the organization.
Zelanko comes to ASCAP from Paramount Global, where he spent the last 20 years. At Paramount, he spearheaded strategic initiatives that spurred growth, strengthened operations and created efficiencies across global teams, including creating CEO-level senior leadership forums, leading the COVID Task Force, reducing liabilities, and coordinating the Viacom Marketing Council.
Additionally, he helped scale Scratch, a creative SWAT team and consultancy born out of MTV. Before Paramount, he spent time at Booz Allen Hamilton as an associate. Zelanko is graduate of Harvard University and earned his MBA at Harvard Business School.
“Marc is the perfect fit to help ASCAP deliver on our mission to grow revenues and drive efficiencies for the benefit of our more than 1.1 million songwriters, composers and music publishers,” says Matthews. “He brings a wealth of experience working cross-functionally to lead complex global initiatives, and we are excited to add him to our senior leadership team.”
“ASCAP has a mindset of innovation and evolution to meet the changing needs of its members and licensees,” adds Zelanko. “I look forward to bringing my expertise to ASCAP’s mission in support of improving the future for its songwriters, composers and music publishers.”
Jon Pardi To Take ‘Honkytonk Hollywood Tour’ Overseas In 2026
/by Lorie HollabaughJon Pardi. Photo: Evan De Stefano
Jon Pardi is taking his “Honkytonk Hollywood Tour” overseas to the UK in May 2026.
The tour will visit London, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow and Belfast through May 23, and Randall King will join him on select dates overseas. Fans can purchase tickets to the just-added UK dates beginning Friday, Nov. 28 at JonPardi.com. Prior to the UK tour, he’ll play shows in March in Louisiana, South Carolina, and Kentucky backed by Ashley Cooke and Zach John King.
In the coming weeks Pardi will perform at The National Christmas Tree Lighting, presented by the National Park Foundation and the National Park Service, which airs on Great American Family Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. CT and on Great American Pure Flix through Jan. 31. He is also set to perform on one of college football’s biggest stages during the Big 12 Championship Game halftime show on Dec. 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with kickoff at 11 a.m. CT on ABC. And Pardi wraps up his year with a festive run of “The Christmas Show Tour” dates throughout Florida.
“Honkytonk Hollywood Tour” 2026 Dates:
3/20/26 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena
3/21/26 – Lafayette, LA – Cajundome
3/26/25 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
3/27/25 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena
5/15/26 – London, UK – Highways at Royal Albert Hall
5/16/26 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
5/19/26 – Newcastle, UK – City Hall
5/20/26 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy
5/23/26 – Belfast, N.I. – Waterfront Hall
Dreamcatcher Artists & ONErpm Partner For Tenille Arts’ Next Album
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L-R): Craig Campbell, Campbell Entertainment; Debbye Scroggins, Dreamcatcher Entertainment; Tenille Arts; Ryan Cunningham, ONErpm; and Lindsey Terry, ONErpm. Photo: Chelsea Giberson
Dreamcatcher Artists have teamed up with ONErpm for Tenille Arts‘ upcoming album. The first single from the project, “Don’t Ruin Flowers,” will be released Dec. 5. The album is expected to be announced in summer 2026.
Arts co-penned the new tune alongside Ryan Kohn and Lydia Sutherland, with Kohn on production. The track will be accompanied by an official music video which will be released in early December.
Arts has spent the past year on her own headline tour across the UK, as well as support slots for Luke Bryan and Walker Hayes. Her 202o hit “Somebody Like That” made history as the first No. 1 written, produced and performed by all females. Across her catalog, she has earned a 2x Platinum album, two Gold certifications, and has garnered a billion streams.
“Emmanuel Zunz and his Team at ONErpm have been passionate about Tenille for several years,” says Dreamcatcher Entertainment Group CEO Powell Hedley. “They stepped up in a profound manner—clearly showing that they understand what it takes to make a meaningful impact for Tenille on a global scale. We are committed to ensuring we have the tools and team necessary so that our artists’ dreams are met. We are grateful to our investors, our team and ONErpm for making this exciting moment possible. Onward and Upward!”
Spotify Holds Industry Brunch In Nashville
/by LB CantrellSpotify team. Photo: Courtesy of Spotify
Spotify celebrated the 2025 CMA Awards with an intimate networking brunch last week that brought together Nashville’s country music labels, managers and songwriter community.
The event was held at Harriet’s at 1 Hotel. Guests enjoyed an avocado toast bar with Bloody Mary’s and other cocktails.
Photo: Courtesy of Spotify
Photo: Courtesy of Spotify
Photo: Courtesy of Spotify
Photo: Courtesy of Spotify
Photo: Courtesy of Spotify
Riley Green Holds No. 1 Spot On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
/by Madison HahnenRiley Green. Photo: David Higgs
Riley Green continues to hold the top position on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart. His solo-penned Ella Langley duet “Don’t Mind If I Do” gives him the No. 1 spot for the seventh consecutive week.
Blake Pendergrass remains at N0. 2 with “20 Cigarettes,” “Ain’t A Bad Life,” “Heart Of Stone,” “I Got Better,” “Just In Case” and “Wish You Well.” Charlie Handsome stays at No. 3 with “Hell At Night,” “Holy Water,” “I Ain’t Comin’ Back,” “I Got Better,” “I’m The Problem,” “Just In Case” and “What I Want.”
Chase McGill (No. 4) and Bruce Robison (No. 5) round out this week’s top five.
The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.
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Zach Bryan Slates ‘With Heaven On Tour’
/by John Nix ArledgeZach Bryan. Photo: Clay Gibson
Zach Bryan is gearing up for his biggest international tour yet with the announcement of his “With Heaven On Tour” launching Mar. 7, 2026 at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. The trek features more than 40 shows across North America and Europe, including stops in London, Berlin, Oslo, Cork, San Diego and Arlington before wrapping on Oct. 10 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL.
Joining Bryan on select dates are Kings of Leon, Dijon, Alabama Shakes, Ben Howard, Caamp, MJ Lenderman, Gregory Alan Isakov, J.R. Carroll, Gabriella Rose, Keenan O’Meara and Fey Fili.
Bryan also recently confirmed that his next album, With Heaven on Top, is set for release Jan. 9, 2026.
“With Heaven On Tour” Dates:
March 7 – St. Louis, Mo. – The Dome at America’s Center w/ Caamp, J.R. Carroll
March 14 – Tampa, Fla. – Raymond James Stadium w/ Caamp, J.R. Carroll
March 21 – San Antonio, Texas – The Alamodome w/ Caamp, J.R. Carroll
March 28 – Baton Rouge, La. – Tiger Stadium w/ Caamp, J.R. Carroll
April 11 – Louisville, Ky. – L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium w/ Kings of Leon, J.R. Carroll
April 18 – Charlotte, N.C. – Bank of America Stadium w/ Caamp, J.R. Carroll
April 25 – Lincoln, Neb. – Memorial Stadium w/ Kings of Leon, J.R. Carroll
May 2 – Starkville, Miss. – Davis Wade Stadium w/ Dijon, J.R. Carroll
May 9 – Cleveland, Ohio – Huntington Bank Field w/ Dijon, J.R. Carroll
May 27 – San Sebastián, Spain – Donostia Arena w/ Ben Howard, Keenan O’Meara
May 31 – Berlin, Germany – Waldbühne w/ Ben Howard, Keenan O’Meara
June 3 – Oslo, Norway – Unity Arena w/ Ben Howard, Keenan O’Meara
June 6 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Parken w/ Ben Howard, Keenan O’Meara
June 9 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Philips Stadion w/ Ben Howard, Keenan O’Meara
June 12 – Liverpool, U.K. – Anfield Stadium w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 14 – Edinburgh, U.K. – Scottish Gas Murrayfield w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 16 – London, U.K. – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 17 – London, U.K. – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 20 – Cork, Ireland – Páirc Uí Chaoimh w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 21 – Cork, Ireland – Páirc Uí Chaoimh w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 23 – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Boucher Playing Fields w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
June 24 – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Boucher Playing Fields w/ Dijon, Fey Fili
July 31 – San Diego, Calif. – Snapdragon Stadium w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
August 1 – San Diego, Calif. – Snapdragon Stadium w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
August 7 – Salt Lake City, Utah – Rice-Eccles Stadium w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
August 13 – Denver, Colo. – Empower Field at Mile High w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
August 14 – Denver, Colo. – Empower Field at Mile High w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
August 22 – Arlington, Texas – AT&T Stadium w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
September 5 – Glendale, Ariz. – State Farm Stadium w/ MJ Lenderman, Fey Fili
September 18 – Dover, Del. – The Woodlands w/ Kings of Leon, Gabriella Rose, Fey Fili
September 19 – Dover, Del. – The Woodlands w/ Alabama Shakes, Gabriella Rose, Fey Fili
October 2 – Foxborough, Mass. – Gillette Stadium w/ Gregory Alan Isakov, Gabriella Rose
October 3 – Foxborough, Mass. – Gillette Stadium w/ Gregory Alan Isakov, Gabriella Rose
October 10 – Auburn, Ala. – Jordan-Hare Stadium w/ Gregory Alan Isakov, Gabriella Rose
Lainey Wilson’s ‘Peace, Love, & Cowboys (Holiday Edition)’ EP Now Available on CD, Vinyl
/by Lorie HollabaughLainey Wilson‘s festive new holiday EP, Peace, Love, & Cowboys (Holiday Edition), is available now on 12-inch vinyl, 7-inch vinyl and CD.
The project includes the title track along with “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” with Bing Crosby, as well as instrumental versions of both songs. The new release is just the latest in a series of milestones for Wilson, who hosted the 59th CMA Awards last week (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991), and also took home three trophies for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (for Whirlwind) and performed during the broadcast.
Wilson is set to perform during this week’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and is also the cover story of US Weekly’s Humankind Issue, highlighting her Heart Like A Truck Fund. She is heading into a big 2026 as well, with three nominations at the upcoming 68th Grammy Awards for Best Country Song (“Somewhere Over Laredo”), Best Country Solo Performance (“Somewhere Over Laredo”) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Trailblazer” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert). She’ll also make her feature film acting debut in next year’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him.