St. Jude patient Annzie, St. Jude patient Harper & Kelsea Ballerini. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
The Grand Ole Opry filled with music, heart and hope on St. Jude night, as a star-studded lineup of country favorites took the stage to raise support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Sunday night (Oct. 19). The night celebrated the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Throughout the night, artists and hosts spotlighted the importance of supporting children and families facing critical illnesses. $5 from every ticket sold for the Opry went to St. Jude.
Kicking off the evening were Riders in the Sky, bringing their signature Western swing to the storied stage with “Back on Those Texas Plains” and “Autumn on the Trail.” Their performance of “Woody’s Roundup” paired with “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” charmed the crowd and set a nostalgic tone.
Rising artist Kat Luna followed with a set that spotlighted her vocals and storytelling. Her originals, “Back to You” and “Happiest I’ve Ever Been,” drew warm applause from the audience.
Kelly Sutton & St. Jude patient Annzie. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
Ty Herndon took the mic next, delivering powerhouse vocals on his beloved hits “Living in a Moment,” “A Man Holdin’ On (To a Woman Lettin’ Go),” and “What Mattered Most.” His performance brought a wave of emotion, earning a standing ovation from longtime fans.
Before the next act took the stage, Jessica Turri, ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Head of Artist and Industry Relations, Nashville and former St. Jude patient herself, took her spot at the host stand to share her story and speak about the impact the fundraising night has on the patients and families at St. Jude. She then introduced, Anne Wilson, who delivered a faith and grit anchored set featuring “God & Country,” “Hold Your Horses,” and the breakout hit “My Jesus.”
After the intermission, Charles Kelley brought charm and storytelling with “Driving and Listening to Music” and “Look What We Did.” His soulful rendition of Vince Gill’s “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slipping Away” added a classic touch that resonated with the crowd. Kelley also highlighted the importance of giving back, stating “When I found out the Opry was hosting a night dedicated to St. Jude, I just had to be apart of the line up.”
Mitchell Tenpenny & St. Jude patient Harper. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
The evening’s host Kelly Sutton launched St. Jude’s new t-shirt, “Music Gives To St. Jude Kids,” given to those who become a Partner In Hope. She then brought out 12 year-old former St. Jude patient Harper to introduce the next act, who is no stranger to the cause. “I hate cancer,” Mitchell Tenpenny said as he stepped up to the microphone. “My aunt is currently going through it, my mom is in remission, and I lost my dad to cancer. This night means a lot.” He then launched into acoustic versions of “We Got History,” “Bucket List,” and “Mama Raised the Hell Out of Me.”
Closing out the night was Kelsea Ballerini, introduced by 7 year-old St. Jude patient Annzie, who recently received a bone marrow transplant at the hospital. Ballerini began her set with “Baggage,” before going into “If You Go Down (I’m Going Down To.),” during which Harper and Annzie joined her on stage. Ballerini closed her set with “Peter Pan,” “Cowboys Cry Too” and “Hole In The Bottle.”
Anne Wilson, St. Jude patient Annzie & St. Jude patient Harper. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
Kelly Sutton & St. Jude patient Harper. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
St. Jude patient Annzie & Charles Kelley. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
The Opry Fights Back With St. Jude Night
/by Madison HahnenSt. Jude patient Annzie, St. Jude patient Harper & Kelsea Ballerini. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
The Grand Ole Opry filled with music, heart and hope on St. Jude night, as a star-studded lineup of country favorites took the stage to raise support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Sunday night (Oct. 19). The night celebrated the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Throughout the night, artists and hosts spotlighted the importance of supporting children and families facing critical illnesses. $5 from every ticket sold for the Opry went to St. Jude.
Kicking off the evening were Riders in the Sky, bringing their signature Western swing to the storied stage with “Back on Those Texas Plains” and “Autumn on the Trail.” Their performance of “Woody’s Roundup” paired with “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” charmed the crowd and set a nostalgic tone.
Rising artist Kat Luna followed with a set that spotlighted her vocals and storytelling. Her originals, “Back to You” and “Happiest I’ve Ever Been,” drew warm applause from the audience.
Kelly Sutton & St. Jude patient Annzie. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
Ty Herndon took the mic next, delivering powerhouse vocals on his beloved hits “Living in a Moment,” “A Man Holdin’ On (To a Woman Lettin’ Go),” and “What Mattered Most.” His performance brought a wave of emotion, earning a standing ovation from longtime fans.
Before the next act took the stage, Jessica Turri, ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Head of Artist and Industry Relations, Nashville and former St. Jude patient herself, took her spot at the host stand to share her story and speak about the impact the fundraising night has on the patients and families at St. Jude. She then introduced, Anne Wilson, who delivered a faith and grit anchored set featuring “God & Country,” “Hold Your Horses,” and the breakout hit “My Jesus.”
After the intermission, Charles Kelley brought charm and storytelling with “Driving and Listening to Music” and “Look What We Did.” His soulful rendition of Vince Gill’s “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slipping Away” added a classic touch that resonated with the crowd. Kelley also highlighted the importance of giving back, stating “When I found out the Opry was hosting a night dedicated to St. Jude, I just had to be apart of the line up.”
Mitchell Tenpenny & St. Jude patient Harper. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
The evening’s host Kelly Sutton launched St. Jude’s new t-shirt, “Music Gives To St. Jude Kids,” given to those who become a Partner In Hope. She then brought out 12 year-old former St. Jude patient Harper to introduce the next act, who is no stranger to the cause. “I hate cancer,” Mitchell Tenpenny said as he stepped up to the microphone. “My aunt is currently going through it, my mom is in remission, and I lost my dad to cancer. This night means a lot.” He then launched into acoustic versions of “We Got History,” “Bucket List,” and “Mama Raised the Hell Out of Me.”
Closing out the night was Kelsea Ballerini, introduced by 7 year-old St. Jude patient Annzie, who recently received a bone marrow transplant at the hospital. Ballerini began her set with “Baggage,” before going into “If You Go Down (I’m Going Down To.),” during which Harper and Annzie joined her on stage. Ballerini closed her set with “Peter Pan,” “Cowboys Cry Too” and “Hole In The Bottle.”
Anne Wilson, St. Jude patient Annzie & St. Jude patient Harper. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
Kelly Sutton & St. Jude patient Harper. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
St. Jude patient Annzie & Charles Kelley. Photo: Courtesy of OH Creative
Amazon Music Live Returns for New Season
/by Lauryn SinkAmazon Music Live will return for a third season. Kicking off on October 23rd, the new season will include performances from Shaboozey, Foo Fighters, Fuerza Regida and aespa.
“With Shaboozey, Foo Fighters, Fuerza Regida, and aespa bringing their signature styles to our stage, this season of Amazon Music Live puts fans from around the world in the front row for game-changing performances,” says Kirdis Postelle, Global Head of Content at Amazon Music. “Each artist is crafting a unique, unforgettable set that showcases why live music remains such a powerful force. By uniting sports and music after Thursday Night Football, we’re creating an experience that puts fans at the center of culture.”
Liza Koshy will return to her role as the Amazon Music Live social host.
The series will be available after Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, Twitch and the Amazon Music app.
Brandi Carlile’s ‘The Human Tour’ To Launch In February
/by Lorie HollabaughBrandi Carlile. Photo: Phill McDonald
Brandi Carlile is heading back out on the road next year on “The Human Tour” which includes arena shows across North America, the U.K. and Europe.
Newly confirmed stops include New York’s Madison Square Garden, Boston’s TD Garden, Minneapolis’ Target Center, San Francisco’s Chase Center, Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, London’s The O2, Dublin’s 3Arena, Paris’ La Seine Musicale, Zurich’s The Hall and Amsterdam’s AFAS Live, among many others.
Members of Carlile’s Bramily community will be given first chance to purchase tickets and fans can visit bramily.com to become a member prior to Oct. 26 to be included in the Bramily presale beginning Oct. 28 for all dates. Tickets will be available to the general public beginning Oct. 31 at brandicarlile.com.
The upcoming tour celebrates Carlile’s new album, Returning To Myself, which will be released this Friday, (Oct. 24). Her eighth studio album and first solo project in four years, the album features 10 songs, including “Human,” “Church & State,” “A War With Time” and the title track.
Brandi Carlile Confirmed Tour Dates:
February 10—Philadelphia, PA—Xfinity Mobile Arena*
February 12—Boston, MA—TD Garden*
February 13—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden*
February 18—Toronto, Ontario—Scotiabank Arena*
February 20—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena*
February 21—Minneapolis, MN—Target Center*
February 24—Salt Lake City, UT—Delta Center*
February 27—Inglewood, CA—Kia Forum*
March 4—Portland, OR—Moda Center*
March 6—San Francisco, CA—Chase Center*
October 15—Dublin, Ireland—3Arena
October 18—Manchester, U.K.—Co-op Live
October 19—Glasgow, U.K.—OVO Hydro
October 21—London, U.K—The O2
October 23—Paris, France—La Seine Musicale
October 24—Zurich, Switzerland—The Hall
October 26—Dusseldorf, Germany—Mitsubishi Electric Halle
October 27—Amsterdam, Netherlands—AFAS Live
October 29—Oslo, Norway—Spektrum
October 30—Stockholm, Sweden—Annexet
November 1—Lisbon, Portugal—Sagres Campo Pequeno
*with special guest The Head & The Heart
Niko Moon Announces ‘American Palm Tour 2026’ Dates
/by Lorie HollabaughNiko Moon. Photo: Daniel Bender
Niko Moon will launch his “American Palm 2026 Tour” beginning Jan. 29 in Oklahoma City.
The 17-date headline run will include stops in markets including Dallas, Boston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Little Rock and more, with a Nashville date at the Pinnacle Feb. 7. Tickets for the new dates go on sale Oct. 24 at nikomoon.com.
Moon recently released his album American Palm Deluxe featuring two new songs: “Breathe” and “Bare Feet In The Sand.” Fans have resonated with his uplifting new single “Breathe,” with its description of finding a place to relax and let your worries slip away.
“This past year has been such a blessing, seeing how these songs have connected with people all over the country has been unreal,” shares Moon. “The energy of American Palm live always feels like a celebration and I can’t wait to bring that energy to every city on this tour.”
Niko Moon Tour Dates:
Sept 19 Fri – Canton, OH – Centennial Plaza
Sept 20 Sat – Fort Thomas, KY – Merchants & Music – Fort Thomas Tower Park Amphitheater
Oct 2 Thu – Rosemont, IL – Joe’s Live # $
Oct 3 Fri – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory # %
Oct 4 Sat – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater # %
Oct 9 Thu – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues #$
Oct 10 Fri – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort +
Oct 14 Tue – San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom # $
Oct 16 Thu – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues # $
Oct 17 Fri – San Diego, CA – SOMA # $
Oct 18 Sat – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren # $
Oct 21 Tue – Missoula, MT – The Wilma # $
Oct 23 Thu – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House # $
Oct 24 Fri – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union # $
Oct 25 Sat – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom # $
Nov 13 – Miramar Beach, FL – Moon Crush “Odies Beach Vacation”*
Nov 14 Fri – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues # & SOLD OUT
Nov 15 Sat – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues # &
# American Palm Tour Date
* Festival Date
+Direct Support for Russell Dickerson
Support:
$ David J
% Iam Tongi
& Wheeland Brothers
Tyce Delk Readies Debut EP ‘Enough Ain’t Enough’
/by Lorie HollabaughRising artist Tyce Delk will release his debut EP Enough Ain’t Enough on Nov. 14 via River House Artists.
The new project is grounded in Delk’s New Mexico roots with Western swing touches and hooks, and includes a mix of high-energy tracks and tender ballads. Enough Ain’t Enough features recently released singles “As Long As I Got You” and “Can’t Recall,” and along with the EP announcement, Delk shared a new video for his debut single “Adaline,” which released over the summer and surpassed a million streams in its first week.
“Getting to do this video for ‘Adaline’ was so much fun,” says Delk. “I always wanted to use one of my Grandad’s classic cars in a video and it worked out perfectly. New Mexico has the best sights for it too. I am proud of this project and thankful for everyone who played a part. It’s been a dream of mine to pump out good music and the listeners make that possible. The songs on the EP are hopefully ones that people can listen to and relate to. I am thankful and blessed.”
Enough Ain’t Enough Track List:
1. “Enough Ain’t Enough” (Kenny Whitmire, Tyce Delk)
2. “I Can’t, I Won’t, I Don’t” (Neil Medley, Reid Haughton, Kenny Whitmire, Tyce Delk)
3. “As Long As I Got You” (Lukas Scott, Brice Long, Tyce Delk)
4. “Adaline” (Silas Clark, Tyce Delk)
5. “Can’t Recall” (Silas Clark, Brenden Courtney, Tyce Delk)
Former CRS Executive Director Frank Mull Passes
/by Lorie HollabaughFrank Hull
Former Country Radio Seminar Executive Director and artist manager Frank Mull passed away on Oct. 16.
Mull served as a Country Radio Broadcasters board member and ran the organization on a part-time basis from the 1970s forward, before becoming its first full-time Executive Director from 1990-1993. He served the organization for 24 years of his career, and also worked in artist management for Merle Haggard and others as well as headed his own Mull-Ti-Hit Promotions and did a promo stint at Mercury Records. Mull received the CMA’s Founding President’s Award in 1984.
“The entire CRB family is saddened to hear of Frank Mull’s recent passing. Frank was the organization’s first Executive Director, serving in that role until 1993. During his tenure, he helped guide CRS’s growth from an intimate gathering of radio and label professionals to its eventual annual participation by more than 3,000 diverse country music stakeholders, making it the premier music industry event it is today. Every subsequent Executive Director has stood on the shoulders of Frank Mull. On behalf of our organization’s staff and board members, we send our deepest condolences to Frank’s friends and family members.” shares RJ Curtis, CRB/CRS Executive Director.
“Frank was instrumental in growing CRS from a small meeting that had 70 attendees its first year to eventually surpassing 2,000,” says former CRB Exec. Dir. Ed Salamon.
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Peachtree Entertainment Expands Executive Team
/by Lauryn SinkChris Johnson and Chris Thomas. Photo: Courtesy of Peachtree Entertainment
Peachtree Entertainment has expanded its executive team with two new members. Chris Johnson has been added as Vice President of Production and Chris Thomas will join as Senior Vice President of Development.
“Bringing Chris Johnson and Chris Thomas onto the team represents a major step forward as we continue scaling Peachtree’s capabilities across the country,” says Nathan Baugh, CEO of Peachtree Entertainment. “Each brings a track record of leadership and innovation that strengthens our foundation as a full-service live entertainment company, from how we build our brands to how we deliver exceptional fan experiences.”
Johnson will lead national production operations, overseeing both the strategic vision and daily execution of live events. With more than 15 years of experience, Johnson has held senior leadership roles at ROCNATION and Big Loud Management.
Thomas brings more than two decades of experience with organizations including AEG Presents, Danny Wimmer Presents, the Houston Rockets and the Young Presidents Organization. A 2019 Billboard Brand Builder Power Player, he has led brand programs for global companies such as Toyota, Anheuser-Busch, MasterCard, Monster Energy, and Verizon. At Peachtree, he oversees the development and expansion of new festivals, venues and strategic partnerships.
Craig & Mindy Campbell To Open Grindstone Cowboy In Shelbyville
/by Lorie HollabaughCraig Campbell and his wife Mindy are opening a second location of their Grindstone Cowboy coffee shop, restaurant and music venue in Shelbyville, Tennessee with a grand opening celebration on Nov. 8.
They are partnering with Beth and Mike Davis on the new location, and the day-long celebration begins at 7 a.m. and will include live music and other events culminating in a concert headlined by Campbell at 7 p.m. The Shelbyville Grindstone Cowboy is located in the historic downtown square at 100 Spring Street, and the fully renovated 12,000 square-foot building will eventually include two main floors, a speakeasy and a rooftop area overlooking downtown Shelbyville and the Duck River.
“Anyone who knows us knows we’ve been working on this Shelbyville location for over two years,” share the Campbells. “We can’t believe the time to open the first floor is finally here. We have so many people to thank, starting with Beth and Mike for partnering with us, Shelbyville city leaders, the City Council, Thom Meek, everyone at Dowdle Construction, Mike Daniels, and everyone who has helped make this dream a reality.”
The Campbells are closing Grindstone Cowboy Eagleville at 3 p.m. on Nov. 8 and encouraging customers to make the short drive to Shelbyville for the grand opening festivities. All events, including the live music, are free and open to the public.
Play It Again Music Adds Two
/by Lauryn SinkAmy O’Connor and Molly Reinold.
Play It Again Music has expanded its team, adding Amy O’Connor as Director of Digital and Streaming and Molly Reinold as Creative Director.
O’Connor will lead all digital strategy and streaming initiatives across the company’s publishing, artist management and label divisions.
Reinold will oversee creative strategy and development for Play It Again Music’s songwriter and catalog roster, spanning publishing, artist management and label divisions.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Molly and Amy to the PIA family,” says Dallas Davidson, songwriter and founder of PIA. “Their drive, creativity, and expertise will be key as we continue to build on the momentum we’ve seen with our artists. This is a really exciting moment for PIA, and their additions will help keep us pushing forward with full force.”
Nickname Jos Signs With Concord Music Publishing
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L-R, top row): George Seay (Supper Club Management), nickname jos and Brad Kennard (Concord). (L-R, bottom row): Jen Hubbard (Concord) and Lily Bunta (Concord). Photo: Audrey Spillman
Artist, songwriter, and producer Josef Kuhn, known professionally as Nickname Jos, has inked a global co-publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing. The deal includes his full catalog and future works.
“I am so pumped to join the Concord team,” says Nickname Jos. “Being a part of the formative and creative process is where I thrive most — I’m thankful for the opportunity to continue creating.”
Through his work as a performer, songwriter and producer, he has collaborated with many Nashville indie artists such as Annie DiRusso, Hannah Cole, Samia, The Greeting Committee, Tommy Lefroy, Archie Summers, Mali Velasquez and Kristiane.
In August, he released his debut album Buckshot, which he self-produced. The project combines shoegaze and lo-fi pop mixed with 80’s power pop. His additional singles throughout the year including “Shoulders” and “Armor” have landed him on Spotify’s “Pop Right Now,” “POLLEN,” and “Fresh Finds Indie” playlists.
“We are so excited to be working with Jos, he has impressed us with his extraordinary talent as an artist, producer, writer, and multi-instrumentalist,” shares Concord Music Publishing’s Jen Hubbard (Director, Sync A&R). “He brings a rare authenticity and a distinctive creative fingerprint to every song he touches. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see what we create together. We are truly honored that Jos has chosen Concord as his creative publishing team and champions.”
Nickname Jos is currently on the road with Sombr as part of his band on the “Late Nights & Young Romance Tour.” He will also appear on Saturday Night Live next month for Sombr’s debut as musical guest.