Ole 60 will head into summer on their new headlining “Off The Grid Tour,” kicking off July 7 in Milwaukee.

The 38-date trek will include a rotating group of openers including The Stews, Kolton Moore & The Clever Few, The Jack Wharff Band, 80 Acres, Arcy Drive, Phil Kane, Rob Langdon, Cigarettes @ Sunset, and Garret Elias. Coming off a six-month run supporting the band’s debut album, Smokestack Town, Ole 60 will perform across the globe, visiting markets including Louisville, Corpus Christi, Detroit, Little Rock, and more, with a Nashville stop set for Oct. 15 at The Pinnacle.

The band will also play some shows across the pond in Manchester, London, Glasgow, Dublin, and more at the end of the run in November. Tickets are on sale now.

The six-piece from Hawesville, Kentucky shot to notoriety in 2024 with “smoke & a light,” topping Spotify’s U.S. Viral Top 50 chart with the single and the Apple Music Country Albums chart with their debut EP, three twenty four. Their breakout hit, “Thoughts of You,” topped TikTok’s all-genre Viral 50 Music chart.

“Off The Grid Tour” Dates:
7/9: Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom * %
8/6: Tempe, AZ – Mullet Arena * #
8/7: Los Angeles, CA – The Novo * #
8/8: Paso Robles, CA – Vino Robles Amphitheatre * #
8/13: Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center # =
8/14: Rexford, MT – Abayance Bay # =
8/15: Forest Grove, OR – McMenamins Grand Lodge # =
8/20: Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater ! &
8/21: Lexington, KY – Gatton Park ! &
8/22: Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena ! &
8/27: Columbia, SC – The Township Auditorium * ^
8/28: Dothan, AL – Dothan Civic Center * ^
9/10: Waco, TX – The Backyard # %
9/11: Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street Amphitheater # %
9/12: Hidalgo, TX – Payne Arena # %
9/24: Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! # ~
9/25: Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavillion – Outdoor # ~
9/26: Fishers, IN – Fishers Event Center # ~
10/1: Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavillion # ~
10/2: Reading, PA – Santander Arena # ~
10/3: Buffalo, NY – Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B # ~
10/8: Cedar Rapids, IA – McGrath Amphitheatre ! &
10/9: Andover, KS – Capitol Fed Amphitheater ! &
10/10: La Vista, NE – The Astro Amphitheater ! &
10/15: Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle ^ %
10/16: St. Louis, MO – The Factory ^ %
10/17: Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre ^ %
10/22: Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheatre + ~
10/23: Little Rock, AR – First Security Amphitheater + ~
10/24: Memphis, TN – Grind City Amp + ~
11/3: Amsterdam, NE – Melkweg Max &
11/5: Manchester, UK – New Century &
11/6: Birmingham, UK – XOYO &
11/8: London, UK – Koko &
11/10: Bristol, UK – Electric Bristol &
11/11: Glasgow, UK – TV Studio SWG3 &
11/13: Dublin, IE – Vicar Street &
11/15: Belfast, NI – Limelight 1 &

* Support from The Stews
# Support from Kolton Moore & The Clever Few
! Support from The Jack Wharff Band
^ Support from 80 Acres
+ Support from Arcy Drive
& Support from Phil Kane
% Support from Rob Langdon
= Support from Cigarettes @ Sunset
~ Support from Garret Elias

CMHOFM Features Wendy Moten In Nashville Cats Program

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently featured vocalist Wendy Moten for its in-depth interview series, Nashville Cats. The series spotlights renowned musicians and session singers who have played important roles in support of artists in either the recording studio or on concert tours. The interview was moderated by museum writer-editor Jon Freeman and illustrated with rare photos, film and recordings.

The Memphis native grew up singing in church and attended Overton High School, where she sang in the school’s famed competition choir. A professional singer by 16, Moten signed with EMI to release her self-titled debut album in 1992. Her singles “Come in Out of the Rain” and “So Close to Love” charted in the United States and the United Kingdom. Moten continued work as a backup singer, working with Julio Iglesias, Faith Hill, Martina McBride and Tim McGraw. In recent years, she has served as a featured singer on Vince Gill’s tours and lent her voice in the studio to Garth Brooks, Buddy Guy, Thomas Rhett, Joss Stone, Carrie Underwood and many others.

 

Parker McCollum Partners With Under Armour

Parker McCollum has signed a multi-year partnership with Under Armour. McCollum’s first UA campaign focuses on The Bouncy Tee.

“I grew up wearing the brand as an athlete, so getting the chance to partner with them now honestly means a lot,” shares McCollum. “What I respect most is that they stand for strong American values of hard work, discipline, and staying true to who you are. That’s how I’ve always tried to approach my career and my life.”

 

Randy Rogers Family Foundation Presents $400,000 To Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation

The Randy Rogers Family Foundation recently presented a $400,000 check to the Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation.

“New Braunfels showed up in a big way for our seniors,” says Randy Rogers, founder of the Randy Rogers Family Foundation. “To see this community rally together like this means a lot to me personally. These are the people who helped build this community, and we wanted to do something meaningful to give back to them.”

 

Sheryl Crow Appears On ‘The Bobbycast’

 

Sheryl Crow was this week’s guest on Netflix’s Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast. Crow shared her top five songs, her experience with cancer and more.

 

Jo Dee Messina Performs On NBC’s ‘TODAY’

Jo Dee Messina performed her lead single “Some Bridges,” off her forthcoming album Bridges, due out on June 5, on NBC’s TODAY.

The album is her first new album in over 10 years. Messina is on the road through the summer with appearances at CMA Fest, Cheyenne Frontier Days and more.

 

John Ford Coley Performs On ‘Live! with Kelly and Mark’

John Ford Coley was featured on Live! with Kelly & Mark last week, sharing “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight (50th Anniversary Edition).”

“Some songs seem to take on a life of their own,” says Coley. “The song ‘I’d Really Love to See You Tonight’ seems to be one of those iconic songs. Dan and I have not sung together since 1980, and it’s interesting that the song that appears to have brought us back together was the one that launched our career as a duo. It never occurred to me that this song would still be as big today as it was 50 years ago.”

 

Duck Club Bourbon Becomes Proud Partner Of Ducks Unlimited

Duck Club Bourbon has become a Proud Partner of Ducks Unlimited.

“We’re proud to welcome Duck Club Bourbon into the Ducks Unlimited family,” says Adam Putnam, Chief Executive Officer of Ducks Unlimited. “DU is all about leaving the world better for future generations, creating memories with family and friends, and the shared experiences in the field and on the water. Often, those experiences include time around a fire, sipping something special. This partnership illustrates all those moments we experience outside, together, and we’re excited to work together to support conservation and the DU lifestyle.”

The nominees have been revealed for the 25th Annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place Sept. 16 at the Ryman Auditorium.

Up for Album of the Year is Tyler Childers (Snipe Hunter), Kathleen Edwards (Billionaire), S.G. Goodman (Planting by the Signs), Ken Pomeroy (Cruel Joke) and Margo Price (Hard Headed Woman). Competing for Artist of the Year are Brandi Carlile, Charley Crockett, Price, Molly Tuttle and Jesse Welles.

Those scoring multiple nominations this year are Carlile, Goodman, I’m With Her, Mon Rovîa, Pomeroy and Price.

Tickets for the 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards will go on sale soon.

2026 Americana Honors & Awards Full Nominees:

ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Snipe Hunter, Tyler Childers; Produced by Tyler Childers, Rick Rubin & Nick Sanborn
Billionaire, Kathleen Edwards; Produced by Jason Isbell & Gena Johnson
Planting by the Signs, S.G. Goodman; Produced by S.G. Goodman, Matthew Rowan & Drew Vandenberg
Cruel Joke, Ken Pomeroy; Produced by Colton Jean, Dakota McDaniel & Gary Paczosa
Hard Headed Woman, Margo Price; Produced by Matt Ross-Spang

ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Brandi Carlile
Charley Crockett
Margo Price
Molly Tuttle
Jesse Welles

DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR:
Flatland Cavalry
I’m With Her
Mumford & Sons
Turnpike Troubadours
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

EMERGING ACT OF THE YEAR:
Boy Golden
Crowe Boys
Kashus Culpepper
Ken Pomeroy
Mon Rovîa

SONG OF THE YEAR:
“Returning to Myself,” Brandi Carlile; Written by Brandi Carlile
“Snapping Turtle,” S.G. Goodman; Written by S.G. Goodman
“Wild and Clear and Blue,” I’m With Her; Written by Sarah Jarosz, Josh Kaufman, Aoife O’Donovan & Sara Watkins
“Heavy Foot,” Mon Rovîa; Written by Grant Averill, Eric Cromartie, Cooper Holzman & Andrew Lowe
“The World’s Gone Wrong,” Lucinda Williams (feat. Brittney Spencer); Written by Tom Overby, Doug Pettibone & Lucinda Williams

Gretchen Wilson is set to perform at the Freedom 250 National Memorial Day Candlelight Tribute at Arlington National Cemetery on May 25.

The evening of storytelling honoring men and women have served the United States is being held as part of America’s 250th anniversary, and the national tribute will serve as a moment of remembrance.

“I am overwhelmed to have been asked to honor the fallen heroes and their families this Memorial Day. What a sacred place, I pray I do it justice,” says Wilson.

The evening will serve as a national tribute to America’s fallen heroes through storytelling, music, remembrance, and reflection. Throughout the evening, attendees will learn about the lives and legacies of American heroes.

The program will honor Medal of Honor recipient, West Point graduate, and Vietnam prisoner of war Captain Humbert “Rocky” Versace. The evening will also pay tribute to Captain Daniel W. Eggers, a U.S. Army Special Forces officer, Green Beret, and West Point graduate who gave his life in Afghanistan while serving alongside Afghan commandos in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

Veteran and national security leader Jason Beardsley, Major General Patrick Henry Brady, acclaimed historian Dr. Mark Moyar, and members of the Eggers family will also offer a reflection on service, sacrifice, and the enduring cost of freedom.

BMI will acquire Soundmouse, a company specializing in music cue sheet reporting and monitoring for the broadcast and entertainment production industries.

The deal is expected to close mid-2026. The transaction will be funded through the company’s operating cash and will not impact BMI’s distributions to its affiliates.

BMI plans to operate Soundmouse as an independent company and will remain one of its biggest clients. Todd Horvath, BMI’s President and COO, will oversee the operations of the company.

“This acquisition is just one element of our plans to invest in technology and expand the services we offer to our songwriters, composers and publishers,” says Mike O’Neill, BMI’s CEO. “The global audiovisual marketplace is one of the fastest growing sectors of our industry, and the income stream it provides for our creators continues to grow in importance. By establishing the most comprehensive cue sheet database in the industry, BMI will be in the best position to collect and distribute the royalties our songwriters, composers and publishers are entitled to whenever their music is used in an AV production, anywhere around the world.”

“We’re very excited for this partnership given the key service Soundmouse provides to music creators, studios, broadcasters and global collective rights organizations,” says Horvath. “Just as we are investing to grow BMI’s business, we will support Soundmouse to ensure it continues to thrive and serve the needs of the industry in the best possible way.”