Warren Denney To Retire From CMHOFM

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Warren Denney.

Warren Denney will retire from his position as Vice President of Creative at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at the end of the year after more than 18 years of service to the organization.

“Throughout his tenure, Warren grew the museum’s video, design and digital content efforts into an award-winning creative arm, forging an artistic vision for the museum that will resonate well into the future,” shares Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “Beyond his talents as a visual artist and writer, he has a deep understanding and passion for this music and our museum’s educational mission that is felt in nearly everything we do.”

Denney joined the museum in 2007 as a Creative Manager and Senior Production Manager. He began leading the creative department in 2009 and became a key partner in the creation of exhibitions in partnership with the museum services team, producing primary exhibit looks, contributing writing and original content, and aided in directing and producing exhibit-related programs.

Denney co-directed Big Night (At the Museum), a 90-minute feature film in 2020, which earned a Silver Muse Award from the American Association of Museums for best video production and multiple Telly Awards. He also led art direction for From Where I Stand: The Black Experience in Country Music, an expanded box set by the museum and Warner Music Nashville released in 2024.

In his current role, Denney oversees artistic direction and design support for all exhibitions, education and marketing initiatives, as well as books published by the museum’s CMF Press and records produced by CMF Records. He also supervises the museum’s video production, photography and digital content creation, including for the museum’s public programs and other events.

In addition to writing for the museum, the Nashville native is a journalist and feature writer, primarily contributing to the Nashville Musician and the Nashvillian. He’s also written for the Tennessean, Guitar Player, Metro Music Monthly and Bone Music Magazine. Before joining the museum, Denney worked as a Managing Editor for Athlon sports publications. He has a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an undergraduate degree in journalism. He is also a fiction writer, poet and songwriter.

MusicRow Weekly (CMA Final Ballot Open)

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MusicRow‘s CMA Voter Guide, out now, is an inside look at the nominees for the 59th annual CMA Awards. The final nominations list was determined by eligible voting CMA members comprised of professionals within the country music industry.

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead the pack with six nominations each, while other top nominees include Zach Top with five nominations, and Riley Green and Cody Johnson with four nominations each. Kristian Bush, Carson Chamberlain, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen each secure three nominations. Wilson, Combs, Johnson, Stapleton and Wallen garnered a nomination for the night’s top honor, Entertainer of the Year.

First-time CMA Awards nominees include Johnny Clawson, Jon Decious, Jessie Jo Dillon, Josh Dorr, Alexandra Gavillet, Lalo Guzman, Jimmy Harnen, Brandon Lake, Micah Nichols, John Park, Aaron Raitiere, Matt Rovey, Kyle Sturrock, Wales Toney, Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson Jr.

The 59th Annual CMA Awards broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00 – 11:00 PM/EST) on ABC and next day on Hulu.

“Each year, the CMA Awards shine a light on the creativity, passion and dedication of our community,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “The nominees announced today represent some of the most impactful work happening across Country Music, and we are deeply appreciative of our voting members for lending their time and expertise to this process. Their commitment helps ensure the CMA Awards remain a true reflection of the genre’s excellence. On behalf of CMA, congratulations to all of this year’s nominees.”

Winners will be determined in a Final Round of voting by eligible CMA Professional voting members. The third and Final Ballot will be emailed on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Voting for the CMA Awards Final Ballot ends Wednesday, Oct. 29 (6:00 PM/CT).

Click here to view the CMA Voter’s Guide.

Judge Grants The MLC To File Amended Complaint In Spotify Case

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Last week, a judge from the Federal District Court in New York granted The MLC’s request to file an amended complaint in their ongoing case against Spotify. The ruling also denied relief Spotify was seeking in their motion for reconsideration.

This ruling give The MLC the ongoing opportunity to challenge Spotify’s bundling practices that have reduced songwriter and publisher royalties. The case will continue to be litigated, with potential for major financial and industry-wide implications.

“The MLC welcomes this Order granting our motion to file an amended complaint and recognizing our right to seek recovery of underpaid royalties from Spotify.” The MLC stated in response. “This is an important case. We brought it to ensure streaming royalties are properly paid under the law. We look forward to further demonstrating the merit in our claims.”

The MLC’s goal is to ensure that streaming royalties are accurately calculated and paid according to the law, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to protecting creator’s rights.

The MLC’s case against Spotify was first filed last year. The action seeks recovery of unpaid royalties due under the compulsory mechanical blanket license obtained by Spotify to reproduce and distribute musical works in the United States via its consumer music streaming platform.

“We are extremely pleased that the case against Spotify by The MLC has new momentum,” shared the NMPA in a statement. “The judge today upheld The MLC’s ability to file a new complaint alleging Spotify improperly used the Audiobooks Access plan and that Spotify actually owes royalties on the Audiobooks Access plan because it comes with music. This means songwriters and publishers have reason to hope that Spotify’s deceptive practices will be stopped. You cannot unilaterally convert music subscribers to bundles including audiobooks – to pay a lower royalty rate – then raise prices and make it exceedingly difficult to return to a music-only plan.”

Dennis Lord Joins Gordon Law Group

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Dennis Lord.

Dennis Lord has joined Gordon Law Group.

“Our firm is well known for estate and business planning, including entertainment law. Dennis brings wisdom from a decades-long career in entertainment and music law which goes hand in hand with building sustainable careers and estates. It’s a perfect fit.” says Robin J. Gordon, Founder & Managing Partner, Gordon Law Group, PLC. “We see so many entertainers building great businesses but see estate planning as secondary. When building, managing and protecting a client’s wealth, we view it wholistically. Dennis is a key part of this service to our established and new client base.”

Lord arrived in Nashville in 1986 for songwriting, and within two years he delivered Travis Tritt’s first major hit, “Country Club.” While Lord continued to write, he practiced entertainment law, working with songwriters, artists, music industry executives and publishing companies. He also served on the Board of the Nashville Songwriters Association International, leading legislative efforts in Washington, D.C.

In 1997 he was recruited by SESAC, where he remained for twenty years, working with its principals as Executive Vice President in all areas of the business. During that time he affiliated and worked with Rush, Zac Brown, composers Randy Newman and Jonathan Wolff (Seinfeld), the Kurt Cobain Estate and Adele, among others.

In 2017, Lord opened his own legal and consulting practice, assisting entertainment and media professionals along with recording, music publishing, private equity and select music technology companies in the areas of law, business and strategic planning.

Lord has served on the TJ Martell Foundation’s National Board of Trustees since 2012 and on its executive committee since 2022. He also chairs the organization’s Grants Committee.

“I’ve known Robin and his team for years and have great respect for them,” adds Lord. “While we’re Nashville-based, we practice in a majority of states, which is another element I appreciate about how Robin has built Gordon Law Group. And the fact that this firm is part of Lawyers With Purpose is exciting. It underscores our commitment to helping our clients achieve their goals successfully.”

Lord begins his role at Gordon Law Group immediately, and can be reached at dennis@gordonlawgroup.com.

Anne Wilson Releases New Devotional For Young Women

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Anne Wilson. Photo: Laney Oakes Photography

Anne Wilson is releasing her first devotional, Hey Girl: You Are Seen, Loved, And Made for More, a 40-day journey to help young women discover their worth in Christ via K-LOVE books.

The inspirational devotional takes its name from Wilson’s 2021 song “Hey Girl” and the growing Hey Girl Nation community she’s built online, and through Scripture, encouragement, journal prompts and heartfelt prayers, Wilson shares personal stories of comparison, grief and doubt to remind readers they’re not alone.

Tackling real-life struggles like insecurity, friendship drama, purpose and finding peace, Hey Girl invites middle school, high school and college-aged readers, or anyone needing a reminder to live free, walk in victory and know they are deeply loved. Yesterday (Sept. 29) 200 young fans got a first glimpse of both the devotional and Wilson’s upcoming new album Stars at a special “Hey Girl High Tea” event in Franklin, Tennessee.

“My brand-new Hey Girl Devotional for teen girls is out now, and I couldn’t be more excited,” shares Wilson. “Writing this has been such a prayerful journey, and my biggest hope is that every girl who reads it feels seen, loved and reminded of her worth in Jesus.  You don’t have to have it all together – He already calls you His. My prayer is that these pages bring you closer to His heart and give you courage to live boldly in who He’s made you to be! You can grab your copy everywhere books are sold!”

Wilson is already a bestselling author with her book My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope, and is gearing up for the release of her third album Stars, due Oct. 17 via Capitol Christian Music Group. She recently introduced the project with its title track, a song that threads together her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut with the real-life journey she has walked: grappling with the loss of her brother Jacob, choosing to hold onto faith in the aftermath, and learning to see God’s presence reflected in both the night sky and her own story.

Riser House Entertainment Launches Riser House Rock

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Pictured (L-R): Jason Martin, Jim Kaufman, Sofia Barbetta.

Riser House Entertainment has launched a new rock division of the label.

Jason Martin has been appointed President. Martin brings decades of experience to Riser House Rock, most recently serving as VP Promotion at Elektra Music Group. Prior to joining EMG, he held national promotion roles at Roadrunner and Fueled by Ramen, and earlier in his career, he served as Director, Product Manager/Artist Development at RCA Records in New York.

“This adventure into discovering, signing, and amplifying incredible rock talent wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of Jennifer Johnson, Matt Swanson, Megan Schultz, Brandon Perdue, and the entire Riser House Entertainment team,” shares Martin.

“Launching a rock label has been a dream, and there’s no one better than Jason Martin to bring it to life,” adds Johnson, Co-Founder of Riser House Entertainment. “His passion, creative vision, and experience make him the perfect force to lead this next chapter.”

Jim Kaufman will serve as JV partner on select artist signings. Kaufman is a veteran producer, mixer and is executive managed by Andrew Brightman of Brightman Music.

Sofia Barbetta, Digital Marketing & Engagement Manager at Riser House Entertainment, will lead online strategy for the newly launched division.

Messina Touring Refreshes Brand & Unveils New Logo

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Messina Touring has unveiled a new logo and is refreshing its brand to reflect the company’s forward-looking approach to live music and its unwavering commitment to artists.

The company was founded by legendary promoter Louis Messina, and has spent decades at the forefront of touring innovation, building record-setting tours for some of the world’s most celebrated performers, including George Strait, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Kenny Chesney, The Lumineers, Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Ty Myers, Old Dominion, Phoebe Bridgers and Zac Brown Band.

The updated branding reflects Messina Touring’s continued commitment to leading the way in live entertainment, challenging industry norms by creating enhanced artist partnerships and redefining an artist-first approach to touring. Messina Touring continues to break records and elevate artist success while reshaping the touring landscape, empowering artists with ownership of their fan data while providing the tools to meaningfully engage and strengthen those relationships.

Mark Your Calendar—October 2025

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Single/Track Releases & Radio Add Dates:

October 3
The Red Clay Strays/People Hatin’/RCA Records
for KING & COUNTRY (feat. Taylor Hill)/World on Fire/Curb Records
Tyler Nance/Shovel/Santa Anna Nashville
Ryan Charles (feat. Randy Savvy)/Shiny Stones/River House Artists
Owen Riegling/Taillight This Town/Big Loud Records/Universal Music Canada
Emerson Day/This House Won’t Fall
Elijah Scott/Stay Forever/Santa Anna Nashville
Noah Brigden/Seventeen/Santa Anna Nashville
Zach Smith/Where You At?/Santa Anna Nashville
Kaleb Sanders/Heartbreak Carousel/Red Street Records
Drew Parker/Blame Jesus
Harper Grace/Take It To The Grave/Curb Records
MŌRIAH & Ana Bárbara/Supermujeres
Kyle Jenkins/Need You Here/Santa Anna Nashville
Faith Schueler & Levi Hummon/Love Me To Pieces
Calamity Jane (feat. Jake Fisher)/Playing With Fire
Seth Flurry/Nothing Short Of Blessed/Santa Anna Nashville
Conor Clemmens/NOTHIN LIKE LOVE
Hailee Taylor/Can’t Say That

October 6
Ashley Cooke/the hell you are/Big Loud Records
Aaron Watson/Pontiac (So Tell Me Momma)
Mark209/Family/MCMG
Tori Rose/Easy Going Girl/Rose Thorn Music, LLC

October 10
Jake Owen/Middle Age Crazy/Good Company Entertainment
Joe Nichols/Goodbyes Are Hard To Listen To/QHMG/Quartz Hill Records
Morgan Evans/Beer Back Home/Virgin Music Group
Tyra Madison/Cowboy Killer
Erin Kirby/Make a Move
Twinnie/Don’t Need A Cowboy
HunterGirl/Dirt/19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville
Will Jones/Ride With Me/Lady Luck Songs/Blue Harbor Music
Taylor-Rae & Antonio Larosa/Hearts Don’t Break
KIANA/You Thought
Paige King Johnson/Cowboys Ride Away
Timothy Howls/The Way You Want To Be Loved

October 13
Bailey Zimmerman/Chevy Silverado/Warner Music Nashville
Atlus/Devil Ain’t Done/Stoney Creek Records
Scotty Hasting/Scars/Black River Entertainment
Glen Shelton/Less Than A Lady/Jordash Records

October 15
Tristan Ray/Peace with the Past/Venice Music

October 17
Peech./10 Years/TAMLA
Ashley Ryan/More of You
2 Lane Summer/Til I Found You/QHMG/Quartz Hill Records
Hannah Ellis/Officer Down (10th Anniversary)/Curb Records
Lakelin Lemmings/I Ain’t For Everybody/QHMG/Stone Country Records
Kimberly Kelly/Modern Day Woman

October 20
Tyler Nance/Keeps Me Sane/Santa Anna/Akando
Soul Circus Cowboys & Andy Griggs/Life’s Highway/Kismet Nashville

October 24
Emerson Day/Midnight Hour
Joe Hermes/A Real Good Bad One

October 27
Alex Miller/Secondhand Smoke
Chelsey Stallings/Young Mama/Chelsey Stallings Music

 

Album/EP Releases:

October 3
Waylon Jennings (posthumously)/Songbird/Son of Jessi/Thirty Tigers
Ink/BIG BUSKIN’/Big Loud Records/Electric Feel Records
Dierks Bentley/BROKEN BRANCHES EXTENDED/Capitol Records Nashville
Ole 60/Smokestack Town
Pat Barrett/I’ve Got A Fire/Bowyer & Bow/CCMG
Colby Acuff/Enjoy The Ride
CORY MARKS/Sorry For Nothing Volume 2/Better Noise Music
Noah Floersch/Francis Aquarius/Concord Records
Natalie Grant/Christmas/Capitol CMG
Emily Ann Roberts/Memory Lane/RECORDS/Sony Music Nashville
Annie Bosko/California Cowgirl/QHMG/Stone Country Records
Whitney Fenimore/State of Being
Trace Nixon/Hand Me Down Name/Charlotte Avenue Entertainment

October 10
Dasha/Anna/Warner Records
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats/Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (10th Anniversary Edition)
Priscilla Block/Things You Didn’t See/MCA
Matthew West/Come Home For Christmas
Atlus/Secondhand Smoke/BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville
Noah Hicks/Small Town Does/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment
Lauren Watkins/In A Perfect World/Big Loud Records/Songs & Daughters
Larkin Poe/Bloom (Deluxe)/Tricki-Woo Records
Faith Hopkins/Love & Insanity/Play It Again Music
Maggie Rose/Cocoon/One Riot
Shane Profitt/Population Me/Triple Tigers Records
Jake & Shelby/Learning To Love/EMPIRE
Mae Estes/Mae Estes/Big Machine Records
Bernie Leadon/Too Late to Be Cool
Hayden Baker/Alive & Well
Trent Harmon/Give Me Jesus
Friendship Commanders/BEAR/Magnetic Eye Records
The Prokops/An Overlook

October 17
Chris Young/I Didn’t Come Here To Leave/Black River Entertainment
Anne Wilson/Stars
Blanca/Full Bloom/Curb Records
Steve Martin & Alison Brown/Safe, Sensible and Sane/Compass Records
William Prince/Further From The Country/Six Shooter Records
Todd Snider/HIGH, LONESOME AND THEN SOME./Lightning Rod Records
Chancey Williams/Miles On Me
Katie Schecter /Empress
Chris Blue/Every Day Is Christmas/Gaither Music Group
COILER/Bite/Riser House Rock
Joshua Ray/Stuff/East Dallas Records/Thirty Tigers

October 24
Billy Currington/King Of The World/MCA
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band/Night After Night/Many Hats Distribution
Brandi Carlile/Returning To Myself/Interscope Records/Lost Highway
Randy Rogers Band/The Going
Alexandra Kay/Second Wind/BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records
Adam Mac/Southern Spectacle/MacPfund Music
Omer Netzer/Omer
Joshua Hedley/All Hat/New West Records
Besphrenz/bert
Ash Ruder/Miss California/Riser House
Jess Jocoy/Cul-De-Sac Kid
The Prickly Pair/The Prickly Pair

October 30
Lydia Luce/Mammoth

October 31
Greensky Bluegrass/XXV/Big Blue Zoo Records/Thirty Tigers

 

Industry Events:

 

October 5-7
IEBA 2025

October 6
55th annual Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala

October 7
56th Annual GMA Dove Awards

October 22
Hollywood & Mind On Location

 

Upcoming Nashville Concerts:

Lainey Wilson

October 1
Papa Roach & Rise Against/Rise Of The Roach Tour/FirstBank Amphitheater
Marina/The Princess Of Power Tour/The Pinnacle
Jon Batiste/The Big Money Tour/Grand Ole Opry House
BigxThaPlug & Friends/Ryman Auditorium
Samia/The Bloodless Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
La Femme/Rock Machine America Tour 2025/The Basement East
Adrien Nunez/Don’t Wanna Go Home Tour/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
The Rapture/EXIT/IN
Sunny War/City Winery
Warmduscher/The Blue Room
Flagman/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 2
Lainey Wilson/Whirlwind World Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Djo/Back On You Tour/The Pinnacle
Mary Chapin Carpenter & Brandy Clark/Ryman Auditorium
Aminé/Tour De Dance 2025/Marathon Music Works
hey, nothing’s Big Jaunt/The Basement East
Tropidelic/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Liz Longley & Joe Pug/City Winery
Dummy/The Blue Room
The Lowdown Drifters/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 3
The Lumineers/The Automatic World Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Brantley Gilbert/The Tattoos Tour/FirstBank Amphitheater
Cuco/Ridin’ Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Andy Bell of Erasure/Ten Crowns Tour/The Basement East
The Dare/EXIT/IN
Juan Waters & Tristen/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 4
Loud Luxury/Five Star Dive Bar Tour/The Pinnacle
Alex G/Ryman Auditorium
Peach Pit/Marathon Music Works
Kneecap/Brooklyn Bowl
Madison Ryann Ward/The Standing Tall Tour/Cannery Hall (Main Stage)
Hollow Coves/The Basement East

October 5
Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls/Yes We Are Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Mipso/Farewell For Now/The Basement East
JONAH MARAIS/HEARTS BACK HOME TOUR/City Winery

October 6
Ziggy Marley & Burning Spear/Do The Reggae Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Wisp/If Not Winter Tour/The Basement East

October 7
Judas Priest & Alice Cooper/FirstBank Amphitheater
Various Artists/Wags & Walks Benefit Concert/Skydeck
Felly/For the Crows Tour/The Basement East
The Frights/Ready When You Are Tour/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
This Will Destroy You/EXIT/IN
Born Ruffians/The Blue Room

October 8
Empire of the Sun/Ask That God Tour/Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Lukas Nelson/The American Romance Tour/The Pinnacle
The Temptations & Four Tops/Ryman Auditorium
Magdalena Bay/Imaginal Mystery Tour/Marathon Music Works
Ocean Alley/North America 2025 Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
The Band Feel/Into the Sun Tour/The Basement East
Jensen McRae/The Praying For Your Downfall Tour/EXIT/IN

October 9
Modest Mouse/The Pinnacle
Ludovico Einaudi/The Summer Portraits Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram/Hard Road Tour/Cannery Hall (Main Stage)
Various Artists/The Prine Family Presents: You Got Gold Celebrating the Songs of John Prine/The Basement East
The Rocket Summer/Hello, good friend 2oth Anniversary Tour/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Tops/EXIT/IN
Juan Fernando Velasco/City Winery
Julian Lage/World’s Fair 10-Year Anniversary Tour/The Blue Room
Atlus/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 10
Tyler Childers/ON THE ROAD TOUR/Geodis Park
Ben Rector/The Richest Man In The World Tour/The Pinnacle
Various Artists/The Prine Family Presents: You Got Gold Celebrating the Songs of John Prine/Ryman Auditorium
Franz Ferdinand/Cannery Hall (Main Stage)
LANDMVRKS/NORTH AMERICA 2025 TOUR/The Basement East
Noah Hicks/Small Town Does Tour/EXIT/IN
Oracle Sisters/N.A Tour/The Blue Room
Kursa/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 11
Tyler Childers/ON THE ROAD TOUR/Geodis Park
Ben Rector/The Richest Man In The World Tour/The Pinnacle
Tommy Emmanuel/Living In The Light Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Demon Hunter/There Was A Light Here Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Madi Diaz/The Fatal Optimist Tour/The Basement East
Micky & The Motorcars/EXIT/IN
Wang Chung/Riverside Revival
Jade Million & Kiya Lacey/The Curve Tour/The Blue Room

October 12
85 South/Spin The Block Tour/Bridgestone Arena
The Head And The Heart/Aperture Tour/Ascend Amphitheater
A.J Croce/Croce Plays Croce/Ryman Auditorium
Gaelic Storm/Brooklyn Bowl
Sons Of The East/SONS World Tour/The Basement East
Kolton Moore & the Clever Few/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Johnny Dailey/EXIT/IN
Guerilla Toss/You’re Weird Now Tour/The Blue Room
Jake & Shelby/Learning To Love Tour/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 13
Laufey/A Matter Of Time Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Patty Griffin & Rickie Lee Jones/Ryman Auditorium
LEISURE/WELCOME TO THE MOOD TOUR/The Basement East
Jason Schmidt/City Winery
Tors/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 14
Jonas Brothers/Living The Dream Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Jacob Collier/Ascend Amphitheater
MJ Lenderman & The Wind/Ryman Auditorium
Bladee/Martyr Tour/Marathon Music Works
Mirador/Brooklyn Bowl
Yoke Lore/Hyperventilate Tour/The Basement East
Sam Nash/The Dually’s & Damsel’s Tour/City Winery

October 15
Tedeschi Trucks Band/FirstBank Amphitheater
Noah Cyrus/I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me/Ryman Auditorium
Dogpark/The Corporate Pudding Tour/The Basement East
Yungeen Ace/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Miles Connor/EXIT/IN
Mali Music/City Winery

October 16
NBA YoungBoy/Masa Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
Sir Chloe/The Forgiving Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Iam Tongi/Cannery Hall (Main Stage)
Arcy Drive/The Pit Tour/The Basement East
Infinity Song/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Rocco/The Smoking Gun Tour/EXIT/IN
Kofi B./City Winery
Stacey Ryan/Blessing In Disguise Tour/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 17
Keith Urban/High And Alive World Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Kevin Gates/The Amilio Tour/Ascend Amphitheater
Ty Myers/The Select Tour/The Pinnacle
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
Destroyer/Dan’s Boogie Tour/The Basement East
The Bends/The Leeward Drive Tour/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
The Thing With Feathers/EXIT/IN
Andre Ward/City Winery
Stolen Gin/The Blue Room
Sloe Jack/Cannery Hall (Row One)

October 18
Mudvayne/L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour/Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Anne Wilson/The Stars Tour/The Pinnacle
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
Afi/Marathon Music Works
Grace Bowers/We Gotta Live Together Benefit Show/Brooklyn Bowl
Nate Smith/LIVE-ACTION TOUR/The Basement East
The Criticals/EXIT/IN
Nourished By Time/The Passionate Ones Tour/The Blue Room
Mind’s Eye & Hot Flash Heat Wave/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 19
Dermot Kennedy/A Promised Return: Special Intimate Tour/Ryman Auditorium
The Oh Hellos/Yours Truly/Brooklyn Bowl
harf./Carve Tour/The Basement East
Rexx Life Raj/Hella Slept On Tour/EXIT/IN
Various Artists/MOTHER/Riverside Revival

October 20
Sleeping At Last/Ryman Auditorium
L’Impératrice/Pulsar Tour 2025/Brooklyn Bowl
Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers/City Winery

October 21
Blues Traveler/Ryman Auditorium
Polyrhythmics/Life From Below Tour/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 22
Mumford & Sons/Bridgestone Arena
Rico Nasty/Lethal North America/Brooklyn Bowl
Flyte/Between You and Me Tour/The Basement East
Sons of Legion/Soul To Søl Tour/EXIT/IN
Sawyer Fredericks/City Winery
Jarrod Gipson/Skin Deep Live/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 23
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
B.O.B/Adventures Of Bobby Ray 15th Anniversary Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Jukebox The Ghost/The Phantasmagorical Tour/The Basement East
ZAPATO3/RIMAS Y CICATRICES TOUR/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
XANA/UNTIL IT WASN’T TOUR/EXIT/IN
Austin Giorgio/Chronicles Of The Darkest Hour Tour/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 24
Brandy & Monica/The Boy Is Mine Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Seether & Daughtry/FirstBank Amphitheater
Tape B/The Soundtrack To Everything You Forgot/The Pinnacle
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
Secondhand Serenade/Marathon Music Works
Lupe Fiasco/Skydeck
Cameron Whitcomb/I’ve Got Options Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
S.G. Goodman/Planting by the Signs/The Basement East
Stand Atlantic/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Signs Of The Swarm/EXIT/IN
Wilby/Center of Affection Album Release Shiow/The Blue Room
Terrian/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 25
Johnnyswim/The When The War Is Over Tour/The Pinnacle
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
King Princess/The Girl Violence Tour/Marathon Music Works
Moe./35 Years of Moe. Anniversary Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Confetti/Camp Confetti Tour/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Orianthi/Cit Winery
Brady Riley/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 26
CAM/The Slow Down Tour/Ryman Auditorium
The Sword/Warp Riders:The 15th Anniversary Tour Part II/Brooklyn Bowl
hannah bahng/The Misunderstood World Tour/The Basement East
Billy Raffoul/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 27
Various Artists/The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute To Anne Murray/Grand Ole Opry House
Josiah Queen/Mt. Zion Album Release Show/Ryman Auditorium
Maddie Zahm/Sad & Sexy Tour/The Basement East

October 28
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen/The All Night Long Tour/The Pinnacle
Straight No Chaser/Holiday Road Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Ricky Mitch & The Coal Miners/Colorado’s On Fire Again/Brooklyn Bowl
Night Tapes/Portals//Polarities Tour/The Basement East
Allan Rayman/EXIT/IN
White Reaper/The Blue Room

October 29
My Morning Jacket/”is” ON TOUR!/The Pinnacle
Set It Off/The Self Titled Tour/Marathon Music Works
Between The Buried And Me & Hail The Sun/Brooklyn Bowl
Black Flag/Cannery Hall (Mainstage)
Taylor Acorn/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 30
Parcels/Parcels Live 2025/Ascend Amphitheater
Matt Maeson/A Quiet & Harmless Living Tour/Ryman Auditorium
The Castellows/The Homecoming Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Molly Grace/Blush Tour/The Basement East
Dick Jr. & The Volunteers/EXIT/IN
Parlor Greens/The Blue Room
Asiris/The Summerside Tour/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 31
Steve Hackett/Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo/Ryman Auditorium
Loathe/Cannery Hall (Main Stage)
Harvey Street/Cannery Hall (Row One)

Anthem Music Publishing Acquires Catalog Of Mark Holman [Exclusive]

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Mark Holman.

Anthem Music Publishing has acquired a catalog of songs from Grammy-nominated, Nashville-based songwriter and producer Mark Holman.

A native of Ewing, Illinois, Holman’s catalog includes No. 1 country hits such as “Single Saturday Night” by Cole Swindell and “Simple” by Florida Georgia Line. His songwriting and production credits span a wide range of artists such as Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Post Malone and more, including “Neon Eyes,” “Me On Whiskey,” and “Whatcha Think of Country Now,” three tracks from Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album.

Early in his career, Holman found success in the Christian rock space with hits like “Faceless” and “Feed the Machine” from RED’s Billboard No. 1 album, Until We Have Faces. As an artist, his work has also been featured in major media, including American Idol, The Biggest Loser, and Disney’s animated film Planes.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working directly with Mark in the past, so this feels like a full circle moment with a good friend,” says Noah Dewey, VP, Creative, Anthem Music Publishing Nashville. “His undeniable talent shows through in every song in this catalog. Anthem is honored to be trusted with this outstanding body of work.”

“I’m really excited these songs have found a home and I’m very grateful to Noah and the Anthem team,” adds Holman. “Anthem has always been a champion for music and songwriters and Noah is one of the best to do it.”

Shaboozey Lights Up The Pinnacle With Grit & Soul

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Shaboozey. Photo: Daniel Prakopcyk

Last night (Sept. 30) at The Pinnacle, Shaboozey delivered a dynamic performance that showcased both his genre-blending sound and natural connection with the crowd as part of his “The Great American Roadshow Tour.” The sold-out show had fans packed in to sing, sway and raise a toast with the rising star.

After an opening set from Kevin Powers, the video screen played a video featuring Shaboozey and his bus driver on the road. Throughout the playful video, the bus driver is trying to reconnect the GPS to signal, while reminiscing about his days driving Willie Nelson. Eventually, the GPS connects, and the bus drops Shaboozey and his band off in Nashville, with the singer hitting the stage.

He opened with “Last of My Kind,” powering onstage. He then went into heartbreak tune “Annabelle” with his guitar. From there, he rolled into “Blink Twice” and “Tall Boy,” with the crowd warming up fast, shouting lyrics back by the time “Drink Don’t Need No Mix” kicked in.

Switching between high-energy anthems and stripped-back moments, Shaboozey picked up his guitar again for “Vegas” and “Highway,” both of which landed with a quieter intensity note.

Mid-set surprises included a lively appearance by opener Powers for “Move On,” followed by a rowdy, crowd-approved cover of Hank Williams Jr.’s “Family Tradition” that got nearly everyone singing along.

The mood shifted again with “Finally Over” and “Good News,” both delivered with emotional weight, before the night’s second guest, Stephen Wilson Jr., joined for a powerful rendition of “Took a Walk.”

As the night neared its peak, “Horses & Hellcats” lit the place up, and when Shaboozey returned to his guitar for “Let It Burn,” fans instinctively raised their phones, lighting the venue in a soft glow.

In a move that reflected his genuine appreciation, Shaboozey stepped offstage mid-show to greet fans, signing items and chatting briefly, bringing an extra layer of connection to the night.

“I’m just so grateful for Nashville and what this place has given me,” Shaboozey said to the crowd. “I just want to celebrate my memories here. This is where history was made multiple times with y’all. This is where I found my home, my people. This is where some of the greatest moments of my entire life happened.”

He wrapped with the emotional “Amen,” before launching into the explosive closer, his massive hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The singalong was huge, rowdy, joyful and unifying.

Shaboozey will continue his “The Great American Roadshow Tour” tomorrow (Oct. 1) in Birmingham, followed by stops in New Orleans, Houston, Fort Worth, St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, before heading to Australia to close out the year.