Singer-songwriter Emily Rose is bringing attention to the issue of postpartum depression, which affects many new mothers, through her new partnership with Postpartum Care USA and a powerful new video for her single, “Don’t Talk About It,” out now.

“Don’t Talk About It” speaks directly to the postpartum journey, which impacts thousands of new moms and addresses urgent, largely preventable postpartum issues like nutrient depletion, mental health challenges and thyroid imbalance. One in eight U.S. women experience symptoms of postpartum depression, with rates nearly doubling since 2010, rising to almost 19% in 2021.

“I wrote this song in the depths of postpartum depression. I wasn’t getting the care I needed and was struggling in so many ways,” says Rose. “Writing has always been my outlet—a way to process emotions and begin to heal—so this song became a place where I could finally say out loud everything I was feeling. Looking back, if I had known about an organization like Postpartum Care USA, which is dedicated to supporting mothers’ health after birth, I might not have felt so alone. I probably could have learned healthier, less overwhelming ways to cope. I truly believe in their mission and the compassionate way they walk alongside moms during this vulnerable time.”

PPCUSA CEO/Founder, Stacia Scott, MSN, FNP-BC, explains, “When I opened Postpartum Care USA three years ago, I didn’t truly realize how little maternal mental and physical care and education there was for moms. We as postpartum women aren’t talking to our spouses, we aren’t talking to our friends, and we aren’t demanding answers from our medical providers. This partnership is giving struggling moms a voice, it’s giving them permission to demand that people listen to us, because what we have to say is very real and very important.”

“Don’t Talk About It” is featured on Rose’s debut album, Welcome to Motherhood, which was released earlier this year and chronicles Rose’s personal journey as a young working mother, filled with the wonderful and challenging moments young parents face. Rose’s songs about her experiences as a young mother have resonated widely with thousands of moms who are following her on Instagram and TikTok, with “Welcome to Motherhood” gaining over 165k streams organically since its release and single “Mouths to Feed” gaining over 40k streams in the past two months.

IEBA has revealed three new scholarships that total $125,000. The scholarships were revealed during the Honors & Awards Ceremony on Oct. 7.

$25,000 was presented to Middle Tennessee State University to establish the Jimmy Jay & Jann Blauw Family Scholarship. Industry veteran Jay presented the check alongside Aaron Green of Jayson Entertainment Group to Mark E. Clark, MTSU Executive Director of Development.

Belmont University accepted the other two endowments, each totaling $50,000. These were established to honor Buddy Lee and Erv Woolsey. Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business at Belmont’s Senior Associate Dean, Sarita Stewart and Senior Development Director Phil Shay accepted the check given to them by donor representatives Joey Lee (Co-Head of WME Nashville and son of Buddy Lee), Tony Conway (Founder and CEO, Conway Entertainment Group), and Kevin Neal (Partner, WME Nashville).

“Supporting education has always been at the heart of IEBA’s mission,” said Todd Boltin, President of the IEBA Educational Outreach Fund Board. “These new endowments honor industry legends who not only built careers for artists but also paved the way for the next generation of live entertainment professionals. Their legacies of mentorship, leadership, and generosity will continue to inspire students for years to come.”

“The scholarships these endowments create will open doors for aspiring professionals and ensure that IEBA’s educational mission thrives for generations to come,” added IEBA Executive Director Brian Wagner.

Muscadine Bloodline. Photo: Jay Siske

Muscadine Bloodline has announced their latest album will be available on vinyl first today, (Oct. 10), without any fanfare or advance hype or tracks pre-released.

The new vinyl album will be limited to 3,000 pieces, with every copy signed, and the album will eventually be released digitally, but the only way for fans to hear it currently will be to purchase the vinyl edition. The group is releasing it straight to vinyl without teasing any tracks or unveiling the album cover as a special surprise to fans.

The announcement follows the release of the band’s latest single “My Meridian” that was released last month along with a video which features the Alabama boys traveling West to Meridian, Mississippi, the city co-lead singer Charlie Muncaster’s wife hails from. Muscadine Bloodline is currently on tour with Lainey Wilson, and just announced a run of dates with HARDY for next summer.

Dasha has released her new EP, Anna, via Warner Records.

The eight-track project spans a range of styles and subjects, from the introspective “Train” to her upbeat recent single, “Work On Me.”

Dasha co-wrote seven of the eight tracks alongside Ashley Gorley, Chris LaCorte, Emily Weisband, Hillary Lindsey and Josh Kear, among others. The outside cut, “Train,” was solo-written by Kyle Sturrock.

Dasha broke out with the 2023 release of “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” from her debut country album, What Happens Now?. The song amassed more than 1.7 billion streams.

Dasha is currently amidst her headline tour, and will open for Kane Brown at Wembley Stadium tonight (Oct. 10).

Anna Track List:
1. “Work On Me” (Amy Allen, Dasha, John Ryan)
2. “Not At This Party” (Anna Dasha Novotny, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson)
3. “Please Stop Changing” (Anna Dasha Novotny, Ben Johnson, Jules Paymer, Travis Heidelman)
4. “Gimmie A Second” (Ali Tamposi, Ammo, Anna Dasha Novotny, Jake Torrey)
5. “Don’t Mean To” (Anna Dasha Novotny, Hillary Lindsey, Josh Kear)
6. “Train” (Kyle Sturrock)
7. “Like It Like That” (Dasha, David Garcia, Gian Stone, J Kash)
8. “Oh, Anna” (Anna Dasha Novotny, Chris LaCorte, Emily Weisband, Hillary Lindsey)

ERNEST. Photo: Courtesy of Apple Music

Apple Music is launching the second season of its Lost & Found series, which makes previously unreleased tracks available to fans. The original demo tracks (“Lost”) are released first, followed by their newly recorded counterparts (“Found”).

Every month a new song will be released, starting with “End Of The Night,” written by Toby Keith, Bobby Pinson and David Lee Murphy. The demo is available now, and the new version was released today (Oct. 10), recorded by ERNEST.

Bobby Pinson and David Lee Murphy. Photo: Courtesy of Apple Music

“This was always one of my favorites, and it was ERNEST’s favorite too,” says Pinson. “He did a great job on it. When [Apple Music] asked me about this project and said ‘what do we have,’ it was like Christmas. It was like finding a dollar in your pocket.”

“The day we wrote it, we were laughing so hard, feeling like it was a hit,” adds Murphy.

“Hearing Toby on that demo specifically – and Bobby and David Lee Murphy are great songwriters – you hear a little bit of an older, weathered Toby Keith singing a song, just hanging out on the bus,” shares ERNEST. “It’s an honor and a duty as country singers to keep the spirit alive of those who went on before us. I think it is what makes country music great. We live in the greatest city for songwriting of all time, so there are an endless amount of songs. Every now and then, you get to pull a little diamond out of there and a little piece of history, and this is no exception. I’ll never be able to sing a Toby Keith song as good as Toby Keith can sing a Toby Keith song, but I’m gonna give it hell to sing it the best I can for sure.”

Lost and Found tracks can be found here.