Amazon Music & Grand Ole Opry Host Livestream Concert Takeover

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Lainey Wilson. Photo: Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry

Amazon Music and the Grand Ole Opry teamed up earlier this week to host a livestreamed concert takeover. Carter Faith, Lainey Wilson, Lauren Alaina, Dan & Shay, Russell Dickerson, Gabby Barrett and Noeline Hofmann each took the stage on Tuesday night (Oct. 21).

Alaina performed a mashup of “Thicc As Thieves” and Gretchen Wilson’s “Here For The Party” before moving into her current single, “All My Exes,” and fan-favorite “Road Less Traveled.”

Carter Faith. Photo: Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry

Dickerson kicked off his set with “Happen To Me” and “Worth Your Wild” before ending with his breakout hit “Yours.”

Newcomer Hofmann took the stage with “The Way You Bring Me To Tears,” her Amazon Music Original “Dublin Blues” and “Lightning In July.”

Faith graced the stage next to sing her Amazon Music Original cover of Addison Rae’s “Fame Is A Gun,” “Bar Star” and “If I Had Never Lost My Mind.” While on stage, Faith was announced as Amazon Music’s next Breakthrough artist.

Next, Barrett performed “The Good Ones,” “Growin’ Up Raising You” and “Pick Me Up.”

Dan + Shay kept the energy high with “Speechless,” a cover of Taylor Swift’s “Back To December” and “Tequila. ”

Wilson closed out the night with “King Ranch, King George, King James,” “Good Horses,” “Hang Tight Honey,” “Peace, Love & Cowboys” and “Somewhere Over Laredo.”

Russell Dickerson. Photo: Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry

Noeline Hoffmann. Photo: Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry

Lauren Alaina. Photo: Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry

Dan + Shay. Photo: Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry

Gabby Barrett. Photo: Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry

Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson. Photo: Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry

Jeffrey Steele, Bob McDill Among Songwriters Hall Of Fame 2026 Nominees

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Jeffrey Steele and Bob McDill are among the nominees for induction into The Songwriters Hall of Fame who will be recognized at the 2026 Induction & Awards Gala in New York City.

A songwriter with a catalog of notable songs qualifies for induction 20 years after his or her first commercial release of a song. Eligible voting members will have until midnight ET on Dec, 4 to turn in ballots, with their choices of up to three nominees in each of the songwriter and performing songwriter categories.

Jeffrey Steele (“What Hurts The Most, “My Wish,” “The Cowboy In Me,”), Bob McDill (“Everything That Glitters Is Not Gold,” “Good Ole Boys Like Me,” “Don’t Close Your Eyes,” “Song Of The South”), Larry Weiss (“Rhinestone Cowboy”) and Taylor Swift are among the writers nominated in the Non Performing Songwriters category who have penned country hits.

A full list of this year’s nominees, which also includes David Byrne, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins, P!nk and many more, is available at songhall.org.

Premiere Networks & Buzz Knight Launch New ‘Takin’ A Walk Nashville’ Podcast

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Premiere Networks and media executive Buzz Knight are launching a new podcast Takin’ A Walk Nashville, hosted by singer-songwriter Sarah Harralson, on Oct. 30 via iHeartPodcasts.

The new show will debut with guest Chris Young, who will discuss the inside story and inspiration behind the making of his new album I Didn’t Come Here to Leave. With her roots in the local music scene, Harralson will shine a spotlight in each episode on the city’s musical heritage, uncovering stories behind every genre that calls Nashville home. From the legends who shaped its sound to the next wave of genre-blending pioneers, each show will deliver intimate conversations, behind-the-scenes insights, and musical discoveries.

“I’m thrilled for this exciting next chapter of growth for Buzz Knight Media Productions and honored to add Sarah Harralson to our team,” says Knight. “Thanks once again to Premiere’s Julie Talbott for believing in the fine art of storytelling with our podcasts.”

Takin’ A Walk Nashville is the latest chapter in Knight’s Takin’ A Walk: Music History on Foot podcast series.

NSAI Reveals Board Of Directors Changes

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Pictured (L-R): Drew Baldridge, Parker Welling & Ben Williams

NSAI has begun its multi-part Board election, beginning with elevating Parker Welling to Industry Liaison on the executive committee, and adding Ben Williams to fill Welling’s old seat. Additionally, Drew Baldridge has joined the Board as an Artist-Writer Representative.

Current Board members Rhett Akins and Roger Brown received re-appointments to their positions, with Akins remaining an Artist-Writer Representative and Brown as the Legislative Chair, effective immediately.

The final step in the election process will be votes from professional members and further selections by the NSAI board to determine the remainder of the 2026 NSAI Board of Directors at a later date.

Ty Myers Marks Nashville Debut With Sold-Out Headline Show

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Ty Myers. Photo: Jocelyn Myers

Ty Myers made his Nashville debut last week with a sold out show at The Pinnacle on Friday night (Oct. 17).

“I’ve been dying to do a show in Nashville. My team and I wanted it to be the right timing and right venue. I’m so glad we waited and played to a sold-out crowd at The Pinnacle,” shares Myers. “This town means so much to me and we wanted to do it right. For this set, we added horns and an elevated light package, and it just couldn’t have gone better. The crowd was insane.”

Myers performed tracks from his debut album, The Select, including his current Platinum single “Ends of the Earth,” alongside Gold certified fan-favorites “Thought It Was Love” and “Drinkin’ Alone.” Mixed in the set, Myers performed tracks from his upcoming sophomore record including “Leaving Carolina,” “Through a Screen,” “Come On Over, Baby,” and his latest drop “Two Trains.” He gave fans a taste of what is coming next with unreleased track “Good Morning Paris.”

Myers will continue on his 73-date “The Select Tour” through the beginning of next year before joining Luke Combs for the “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” and make his Stagecoach debut.

Photo: Jocelyn Myers

Photo: Jocelyn Myers

Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley At CRS To Celebrate ’90s Country With Clint Black, Steve Wariner & Paul Overstreet

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Clint Black, Steve Wariner and Paul Overstreet

Clint Black, Steve Wariner and Paul Overstreet will kick off Bob Kingsley‘s Acoustic Alley at CRS with a special celebration of ’90s country on March 19.

Hosted by Fitz from Country Top 40, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley celebrates the craft of songwriting with performances from some of the most talented songwriters in the industry. Radio Ink will also honor its “Top Country PDs” during the event, which is now in its 13th year and has become a cornerstone of CRS programming, offering attendees a rare opportunity to experience hit songs in their purest form performed by the artists and writers who created them.

Black, Wariner and Overstreet will set the tone for an unforgettable night of songs, stories, and nostalgia, honoring the music that shaped country radio through one of its most influential decades. Additional songwriters and performers for the annual event will be announced in the coming weeks.

Weekly Register: Jason Aldean Joins Top 5

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Jason Aldean. Photo: Matt Paskert

Morgan Wallen has maintained his top spot on the streaming charts this week, according to Luminate data.

On the albums chart, Wallen’s I’m The Problem holds its top position with 79K in total consumption. He also holds the No. 2 spot with One Thing At A Time gaining 31K in total consumption and the No. 3 spot with Dangerous: The Double Album garnering 23K in total consumption. Jason Aldean’s 30 Number One Hits takes the No. 4 spot with 22K in total consumption. Shaboozey’s Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going rounds out the chart at No. 5 this week with 18K in total consumption.

Wallen holds the top four spots on the singles chart this week. “I Got Better” holds steady at No. 1 with 10 million streams, adding to 278 million streams to date.

Bobby Huff Inks With Ten Ten Music Group

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Joe Luff, Bobby Huff & Barry Coburn.

Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Bobby Huff has signed a publishing and management deal with Ten Ten Music Group.

Nashville-based Huff has created in multiple-genres, including rock, country and pop. He has had multiple top five and top 10 hits with Papa Roach, Mayday Parade, Drowning Pool, 3 Doors Down, Saliva, and Shinedown. He has also collaborated with Sabrina Carpenter, Simple Plan, Halestorm and Chris Lane. Most notably, he contributed to Reba McEntire’s No. 1 hit “Turn On The Radio.”

Huff’s songs have also appeared on multiple TV shows and movies, including Grey’s Anatomy, American Idol, Tomorrowland, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Teen Beach Movie 2. His songs can be heard across Disney, HBO, CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, and ESPN. He also produced “Winter Light” recorded by Tim Finn, which was featured in The Chronicles of Narnia.

“As a songwriter and record producer, Huff is a multi-genre asset. His production is distinctive and intentional, his songwriting is crisp, and his work ethic is consistent,” says Joe Luff, Head of Creative at Ten Ten Music. “Barry Coburn [President of Ten Ten] has a longstanding relationship with Bobby, and they’ve done great work together over the years. We’re extremely excited to pick up where they left off.”

“There is no one I have had more success with or trusted more with my career than Barry Coburn,” adds Huff. “It is great to be working with him again and joining his new team during such an exciting time.”

Industry Ink: Alan Jackson, Chris Young, Ryman Hospitality Properties, CMHOFM

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Alan Jackson’s Silverbelly Whiskey Unveils Three New Offerings

Silverbelly “Last Call”

Alan Jackson’s Silverbelly Whiskey has launched its new Silverbelly “Last Call” offering, along with its fifth small batch release labeled and named for Alan’s 1991 “Don’t Rock the Jukebox”, and first ever 375ml offering labeled and celebrating Alan’s 1996 “Little Bitty.” “Last Call” is available now in a limited release of 1,958 bottles online and in select markets across the country (TN, OK, WI, MI, TX and FL).

Jackson recently announced his final show to take place in Nashville next summer.

 

Chris Young Performs On ‘Live with Kelly & Mark’

Chris Young and band. Photo: Meagan Reynolds

Chris Young recently performed “Boots On The Ground” on Live With Kelly & Mark. The track comes from his most recent album, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave, which is out now via Black River Entertainment.

Next month, Young will launch his first-ever holiday tour with special guest MaRynn Taylor.

 

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Rings The Opening Bell At NYSE

Rhonda Vincent, Colin Reed, Mark Fioravanti, Chris Taylor, and other members of the team ring The Opening Bell. Photo: NYSE

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange yesterday (Oct. 21) to celebrate Opry100. Rhonda Vincent, Colin Reed, Executive Chairman and Mark Fioravanti, President and CEO, as well as Chris Taylor, Chief Development Officer, NYSE joined together for the celebration.

 

CMHOFM Haley Gallery to Present New Art Exhibition

The Haley Gallery at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will open “LIKE YOU KNOW,” an exhibition showcasing the works of American artist, art director, illustrator and puppeteer Wayne White. The exhibition, which is free and open to the public beginning the evening of Nov. 20 through Jan. 9, 2026, will feature 14 new “word paintings” by White, in addition to sketches and abstracts from his sketchbook.

Zandi Holup Releases ‘Wildflower: Pickin’ In The Meadow’

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Zandi Holup has released her new project, Wildflower: Pickin’ in the Meadow, via Big Loud.

The five-song collection, recorded in a meadow in Nashville, features stripped-down versions of “Go Find Less,” “Mountain Man,” “Mary Jane,” “Wildflower” and a cover of Juice WRLD’s “Lucid Dreams.”

“Music can be reimagined a myriad of different ways,” shares Holup. “I recorded these live versions with my band, and I love how they turned out. I’m excited to share them as a bit of a different take on my album Wildflower.”

The project follows her debut with Wildflower earlier this year. Holup produced the new project alongside Cameron Neal.

Wildflower: Pickin’ in the Meadow Track List:
1. “Go Find Less – Pickin’ in the Meadow” (Zandi Holup, Brock Butler, Autumn Buysse, Ben Johnson)
2. “Lucid Dreams – Pickin’ in the Meadow” (Danny Lee Snodgrass, Jr., Dominic Miller, Juice WRLD, Nick Mira, Sting)
3. “Mountain Man – Pickin’ in the Meadow” (Zandi Holup, Daniel Leathersich)
4. “Mary Jane – Pickin’ in the Meadow” (Zandi Holup, Daniel Leathersich)
5. “Wildflower – Pickin’ in the Meadow” (Zandi Holup, Mike Mizwinski)