Earlier this week, Tucker Wetmore welcomed industry guests to an intimate event for a night of live performances, conversation and a glimpse into the creative process behind his next releases.

Wetmore performed a few of his top hits off his debut album What Not To and detailed the story behind each one. He was then joined by Jessie Jo Dillon to give guests a first listen to one of Wetmore’s unreleased songs.

The event celebrated Wetmore’s year so far. Most recently, he received his first CMA Nomination for Best New Artist. The nomination follows his debut album release earlier this year, which made history as the biggest country album debut from a new artist in 2025. It features the Platinum “Wine Into Whiskey” and 2X Platinum “Wind Up Missin’ You,” which was also his first No. 1 at Country radio.

Nashville-based alternative pop band In Color has signed with Big Loud Rock. To celebrate the signing, the band has released their debut EP Snow Day, out now.

Formed in early 2024, In Color members Holden Clontz, Matthew Hastings, Val Hoyt and Miles Laderman lean on a silent bond sealed by years of friendship and a collective passion for pushing boundaries. They bring dimension to alternative pop, threading unshakable melodies through multi-layered soundscapes.

“We’re so excited to welcome In Color into the Big Loud Rock roster,” shares Big Loud Partner and Big Loud Rock President Joey Moi. “The band’s natural chemistry, clear creative vision, and incredible songwriting make them the real deal. We can’t wait for the world to hear what they’ve been cooking up.”

“For us, it’s always been about the music,” says In Color. “Finding a label that puts the artists first and truly champions the creative process was our top priority. With Big Loud Rock, we’ve found a partner who is just as passionate about the songs as we are. We’re ready to get to work.”

In Color’s debut EP Snow Day features a brand new song “I Want You,” as well as their breakout debut single “Headlights,” (which has amassed over five million global streams across DSPs,) as well as standout tracks “Is There Anyone?” and “Liar.”

“Snow Day has been our journey of exploration and discovery,” explains In Color. “It’s us learning who we are as a collective, weaving our different talents and inspirations into something that feels alive—something that moves us both sonically and lyrically. In creating this music, we’ve found the ground beneath our feet, a place from which we’ll keep reaching, stretching, and growing together.”

In Color is set to support The Band Camino on select dates of their North American tour this fall, which kicks off later this month.

Ole 60 has released their debut album, Smokestack Town, today (Oct. 3).

With production from Jacquire King and Justin Eckerd, the six piece folk-rock band takes listeners into a fictional world based small town America. The 11 track project explores change, heartbreak and more with upbeat anthem to haunting ballads. The album has influences from Smashing Pumpkins, Third Eye Blind, Radiohead, John Prine and Nicholas Jamerson. The record also includes a cover of Coldplay’s “Yellow.”

All 10 original tracks were penned by frontman Jacob Ty Young, with four of them being solo-writes. Additional writers on the project include Kyle Sturrock, Nolan Taylor, Rob Langdon and more.

“When we were writing this album, we didn’t really know what it would be,” Young shares. “I think at its core it’s a collection of stories and feelings. We tried to create an album that felt complete both lyrically and sonically and I’m very proud of what we ended up with. In an age of double-deluxe albums, we wanted to give the people something raw and unfiltered that felt like it had to be listened to from start to finish.”

Smokestack Town Track List:
1. “Smokestack Town” (Jacob Ty Young)
2. “Starting New” (Jacob Ty Young, Kyle Sturrock)
3. “Who We Are” (Jacob Ty Young, Nolan Taylor)
4. “Let You Down” (Jacob Ty Young)
5. “Nancy Avenue” (Jacob Ty Young, Dwight McGlynn)
6. “Say The Word” (Jacob Ty Young)
7. “Watching Me Bleed” (Jacob Ty Young, Jack Wharff)
8. “Back Around” (Jacob Ty Young)
9. “Really Wanna Know” (Jacob Ty Young, Rob Langdon)
10. “Yellow” (Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion)
11. “Watching Scary Movies With The Volume Down” (Jacob Ty Young, Rob Langdon)

Entertainment company American Troubadours is bridging Nashville’s creative community with the Hollywood film community in several upcoming projects.

Building on the box-office success of Reagan, the company is extending its impact in major motion pictures with upcoming projects such as That’s Amore!, a romantic musical comedy written and directed by Academy Award-winner Nick Vallelonga (Green Book) and starring John Travolta, Katherine Heigl, Christopher Walken and Dan Aykroyd.

American Troubadours is uniquely positioned to bring Nashville’s voice to Hollywood screens. Music-driven films and biopics have grossed more than $7 billion globally in the past decade, with recent hits like Elvis and Bohemian Rhapsody proving the enduring power of music-centered storytelling. Nashville’s music industry alone contributes $5.5 billion annually to the city’s economy, and more than 60% of major film and TV productions now feature licensed music from Nashville writers and publishers. With its deep roots in Music City and creative reach into Hollywood, American Troubadours is uniquely positioned to fuel this growing cultural exchange.

Founded and led by award-winning producer and composer Vince Emmett, the company is dedicated to bringing history, music, and culture vividly to life through timeless narratives across film, television, streaming, and digital platforms.

Emmett, whose credits include the feature film Reagan (2024), which opened as the top new film over Labor Day weekend 2024, brings more than three decades of experience working with Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe, and Emmy-winning actors and artists.

“I’ve lived and worked with icons inside an industry that thrives on story in song,” says Emmett. “That uniquely qualifies American Troubadours to build a creative home that vividly bridges music and film while honoring the voices of the past and amplifying those of today.”

Karley Scott Collins stopped by the MusicRow office last week to share a few songs and stories from the making of her debut album, Flight Risk, which was released on Friday (Sept. 26).

Collins started out her creative career as an actress in California, learning guitar on a rented Martin only to meet the requirements for an audition. That experience inspired her to shift her focus to music.

Influenced by the sound of Stevie Nicks, Collins says the project has been a work in progress her whole life, but she started intentionally writing for the album about five years ago.

Across the 16 tracks, Collins explores themes of heartbreak, acceptance, desire and jealousy all weaved together. She co-produced the album alongside Nathan Chapman and co-wrote on every track, collaborating with hitmakers such as Alex Kline, Joybeth Taylor, Scott Stepakoff and many more.

“I want fans to take away from the music the same thing I’ve taken away from it, which is being able to have growth and healing through the music. In writing the songs and making the record, I feel like I grew so much, learned a lot and healed from so many things. I would hope that fans hearing the record would have that same experience.”

Collins kicked off the visit with the confessional “Runner,” before continuing into the bold “Cowboy Shit” and standout track “Quit You.”

Collins will continue her run on Keith Urban’s “High and Alive Tour” through the rest of this month.