Harris, Huelsman, Barnes & Company Adds Melissa Marsh, Promotes Two

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Melissa Marsh, Amanda Remo and Ryan Spradlin.

Melissa Marsh has joined Harris, Huelsman, Barnes & Company as Senior Client Manager. Additionally, the company has promoted Amanda Remo to Senior Client Manager and Ryan Spradlin to Client Manager.

Marsh joins the firm from her former role at Wiatr & Associates, LLC, where she gained extensive financial expertise. Her previous career stops also include roles at Hunt Oil Company, ClearChannel/iHeart Media and more.

“The opportunity to grow and learn from Becky [Harris] and the HHB Team was one I simply couldn’t pass up,” says Marsh.

“We’re fortunate to have someone with Melissa’s experience and music industry understanding joining us to contribute to our clients’ financial well-being,” adds Harris.

Remo joined Harris, Huelsman, Barnes & Company a few months ago with over 10 years of business management experience, while Spradlin started at the company earlier this year.

Marsh is already on the job and can be reached here.

Industry Ink: Tigirlily Gold, ‘Salute the Songbird,’ Get After It Media, The Desert Rose Band, More

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Tigirlily Gold Partners With Home State Of North Dakota For New Track

Tigirlily Gold. Photo: Jared Olson

Tigirlily Gold has partnered with their home state of North Dakota to release their new track, “Call It Home (A Song for North Dakota),” which is out now.

“There’s a million reasons why we’re proud to call it home. That’s how we feel about our home state of North Dakota,” share Tigirlily Gold’s Krista Olson and Kendra Slaubaugh. “Growing up there shaped everything about us, and when we wrote ‘Call It Home,’ we had no trouble listing all our favorite things about our home state while pouring love into every note. We are beyond excited to share our pride of North Dakota through this song.”

Born and raised in Hazen, North Dakota, the duo announced their relationship as spokespersons for North Dakota Tourism and debuted the song during their July 10 appearance at ND Country Fest. The duo wrote the song alongside Pete Good and Josh Jenkins. Good and Austin Goodloe served as co-producers.

 

‘Salute the Songbird with Maggie Rose’ Podcast Live Taping To Be Held At Anzie Blue


Maggie Rose is set to host a live taping of her Salute The Songbird podcast at Anzie Blue on Sept. 16. Presented in partnership with Family Alliance in Music, the episode spotlights the challenges and rewards of motherhood for the performing musician, featuring Caitlyn Smith, Jillian Jacqueline and Lucie Silvas.

“I’m thrilled to host a special episode of Salute the Songbird, where I’ll have the privilege of speaking with friends and fellow musicians who are also working mothers at Anzie Blue, a venue owned and operated by women,” shares Rose. “We all share a passion for working with FAM, an organization that makes commendable efforts to provide resources to caregivers in the music industry. It promises to be an inspiring evening of music and storytelling, as well as an opportunity for us to come together and discuss how we can create a more supportive environment for one another.”

“As Nashville’s only female-owned venue, we are big believers in the exponential power of women supporting women and are thrilled to serve as the host venue for Maggie’s ‘Salute the Songbird’ series,” adds Marcie Allen, co-owner of Anzie Blue. “From our monthly showcases with organizations like She Is The Music and FEMco to a variety of shows and events featuring all genres, Anzie Blue is proud to be a first-in-class, inclusive venue, open to everyone.”

 

Get After It Media Names Sebastian Trujillo Chief Commercial Officer

Sebastian Trujillo.

Get After It Media (GAIM) has named Sebastian Trujillo as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In his new role at GAIM, Trujillo will lead all revenue-generating strategies across advertising, distribution, digital and brand partnerships.

“Sebas and I have worked together and known each other for decades. He brings a deep understanding of where we are as an industry and where we need to go as a company,” says Otto Padrón, President & COO of Get After It Media. “With his focus on growth, innovation and partnerships, he will help us scale GAIM into the future as a next gen media company while staying true to our mission of delivering content that connects, inspires and empowers audiences.”

“I’m honored and excited to begin this new chapter with a best-in-class organization such as GAIM,” says Trujillo. “The media industry is evolving at an extremely rapid pace, and I’m eager to help the team optimize the business across a variety of consumer touch points. We’re going to build a truly exciting future for our industry by working in concert with brand partners and connecting audiences at scale with a vast suite of engaged and diverse content offerings.”

 

The Desert Rose Band To Release Limited Edition Vinyl Double Album


The Desert Rose Band released its new limited edition vinyl double album last Friday (Sept. 5). The 24-track, double live album was produced, mixed and mastered by Mick Conley.

The band, most popular during the 1980’s, reunited for one final performance in Nashville, on October 2, 2022 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater. The two-hour show was recorded and featured at the grand opening of the museum’s exhibition, “Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country Rock.”

 

Musically Fed Celebrates Record-Breaking Summer


Musically Fed, an organization fighting against hunger by working with artists, promoters, management and venues nationwide to donate unused backstage meals to community organizations that feed people facing homelessness, hunger and food insecurity, is celebrating a record-breaking summer of donations. Partnering with venues including Bridgestone Arena, Ascend Amphitheater and First Bank Amphitheater in Nashville as well as artists such as Dierks Bentley the organization donated 51,500 pounds of backstage catering and repurposed more than 43,000 meals for the food insecure across America, England and the EU.

“Today our mission is more important than ever,” says Maria Brunner, founder of Musically Fed. “As food banks, shelters and community centers nationwide feel the pain of budget cuts, organizations like ours must help fill the holes. What our team has accomplished this summer and will continue through the fall represents an ongoing commitment to sustainability, community impact and making a difference in the lives of veterans, seniors and families in crisis. Music feeds the soul. We feed the hungry.”

This fall, Musically Fed will continue its mission by partnering with national tours including Lainey Wilson, Eric Church and Tyler Childers.

Mae Estes Slates Self-Titled EP For October

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Rising singer-songwriter Mae Estes will release her self-titled EP on October 10 via Big Machine Records.

In a just-released new track from the upcoming project, “Drunk On That,” Estes finds herself with an overwhelming list of reasons to drink away the hurt following the end of a relationship. Sitting in the despair ultimately leads to flashes of defining moments of the relationship that she’d rather forget, vinyl records, packed bags, a diamond ring, which act as a catalyst to go off the deep end and overindulge.

“My buddy Chancie Neal used to play ‘Drunk On That’ in songwriter rounds years ago and I never forgot about it. It was one of those spins on a simple phrase that country music is so good at,” says Estes. “In the studio, our reference track for this one was ‘Neon Moon.’ Lonnie Wilson, who played drums on this song, then informed us he played drums in the same studio with the same snare for ‘Neon Moon.’ Stories like that are my favorite! I’m grateful to get to release my version of this country tune.”

The album is comprised of five tracks includes “Mr. Fix It,” “Mountain Of A Man,” “Drunk On That” and two never-before-released songs, “I Better Go” and “What She’s Havin’.”

“The timing of this EP is so exciting for me! I’ve been having the time of my life finding the folks who love the same kinda Country music I do,” says Estes. “Me and the band have been touring the country and really finding our people this year. I’m stoked to give ‘em a few more tunes to go turn up!”

Mae Estes Track List:
1. “Mr. Fix It” (Mae Estes, Marti Dodson, Jaida Dreyer, Alex Kline)
2. “Drunk On That” (Jay Brunswick, Josh Dunne, Chancie Neal)
3. “Mountain Of A Man” (Jon Decious, Lauren McLamb, Liz Rose, Paul Sikes)
4. “I Better Go” (Mae Estes, Brice Long, Paul Sikes)
5. “What She’s Havin’” (Mae Estes, Aaron Goodvin, Faren Rachels)

‘Recorded Live At Analog’ Season Two Debuts On PBS

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Dave Stewart at Analog. Photo: Skay Photography

Season two of Recorded Live at Analog kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 4, with its premiere episode airing on YouTube and public television stations nationwide (check local listings). The six-part series, filmed at Analog in Nashville, highlights a wide range of music genres including rock, Americana, country, and jazz.

“Recorded Live at Analog offers artists the opportunity to connect with their longtime fans while reaching new audiences through PBS stations, PBS.org and YouTube, uninterrupted by commercials,” says Executive Producer Don Maggi. “The series gives viewers a chance to experience their favorite artists—or discover new ones—in the uniquely intimate setting of Analog in Nashville. We’re excited to share the broad range of music styles we have coming up in the new season.”

“The show is a connection point for fans that leaves a lasting legacy well beyond a single night,” says Meredith DiMenna, Director of Marketing and Programming at Analog at the Hutton Hotel. “Our setting enhances the experience through the comfort, elevated service, and hospitality that have become a signature of our property.”

The season premiere featured Dave Stewart the highly acclaimed Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Songwriter Hall of Famer, Eurythmics co-founder, producer and renowned songwriter, honoring Bob Dylan, by playing songs from his latest album Dave Does Dylan, and sharing anecdotes from their 40 years of friendship.

“I started learning Dylan songs and singing them in folk clubs in the Northeast of England at the age of 15 years old. I still sing and play these at home and never grow tired of these songs written by a rare mind where words dance like music and music speaks like truth. Dylan is and always will be my True North,” says Stewart.

Recorded Live at Analog Season Two Schedule:
Dave Stewart Does Dylan – September 4th
Molly Tuttle & Ketch Secor – September 11th
Chase Rice – September 18th
George Thorogood & The Destroyers – September 25th
Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver – October 2nd
Deborah Silver – October 9th

On The Row: Preston Cooper Shares Songs & Stories From Debut Album

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Preston Cooper. Photo: David McClister

Preston Cooper recently stopped by the MusicRow offices to share a few songs and stories ahead of the release of his debut album. Fresh off a performance at Red Rocks Amphitheater on the road with Riley Green, the Ohio native released his album Toledo Talkin’ on Aug. 29.

Pictured (L-R): MusicRow’s Lauryn Sink and John Nix Arledge, Preston Cooper, MusicRow’s LB Cantrell and Madison Hahnen.

Inspired by the sounds of Bob Segar, Chris Stapleton and Stevie Ray Vaughn, two years ago, Cooper was discovered by The Warren Brothers while playing a benefit show in Ohio, and they later invited him to Nashville to write with them. A few months later he moved to Music City and signed a record deal with The Valory Music Co.

Cooper kicked off his visit with “One More Place I’ve Never Been,” joking that the list of places he has never been is quickly getting shorter. He continued with “Weak” and wrapped the set with the reflective title track to the project “Toledo Talkin’.”

Recently named an iHeartRadio On The Verge Artist, he is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Oct. 24.

“To be invited by the Opry to play there, it is hard to explain the feeling because it doesn’t feel real. Two years ago I was literally playing bars in my hometown, and the Opry just felt like 10 years down the road, if even at all,” he said of the invitation.

Cooper recently wrapped his run as direct support for Kameron Marlowe’s “Keepin’ The Lights On Tour” and select dates of Riley Green’s “Damn Country Music Tour.”

 

@musicrowmag MusicRow sat down for a quick Q&A with rising newcomer @prestoncoopermusic ♬ Weak – Preston Cooper

Luke Combs Enters Top 20 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

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Luke Combs. Photo: Robby Klein

Luke Combs has entered the top 20 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart. His own “Back In The Saddle” alongside his collaboration with BigXthaPlug “Pray Hard” push the singer-songwriter into No. 18 this week.

Charlie Handsome sits at No. 1 for the 15th consecutive week with “Don’t We,” “Hell At Night,” “Holy Water,” “I Ain’t Comin’ Back,” “I’m The Problem,” “I Got Better,” “Just In Case,” “Miami,” “Superman,” “TN” and “What I Want.” Blake Pendergrass moves up to No. 2 with “20 Cigarettes,” “Brunette,” “Don’t We,” “Heart Of Stone,” “I Got Better,” “Just In Case,” “Miami,” “Superman” and “Wish You Well.”

Chase McGill (No. 3), Morgan Wallen (No. 4) and John Byron (No. 5) round out this week’s top five.

The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.

Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.

Brantley Gilbert Releases New Track From Upcoming ‘Greatest Hits…So Far’ Project

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Brantley Gilbert has a released a new single with a clever twist on heartbreak, “Want You Back,” out now via The Valory Music Co.

Written by Gilbert with Hardy, Hunter Phelps and Will Weatherly, the track appears on Brantley’s Greatest Hits…So Far, due out Dec. 12, and finds Gilbert wishing his ex had done him dirty so he’d have a reason to move on. The upcoming album also includes previously unreleased songs “Real American” and “Ride With Me,” as well as fan favorites like “Country Must Be Country Wide,” “Bottoms Up,” “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” and many more.

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Throughout the course of his career, Gilbert has racked up more than 8.3 billion streams, and boasts back-to-back Platinum albums and seven No. 1s including the 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” double-Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” double-Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” double-Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell.

The hitmaker is currently in the midst of his “The Tattoos Tour,” which continues this weekend with shows in Allen, Texas and Kinder, Louisiana, and upcoming dates in Franklin, Tennessee, and Colorado Springs, among others.

Greatest Hits…So Far Tracklisting:
1. “Country Must Be Country Wide”
2. “My Kinda Party”
3. “Dirt Road Anthem (Revisited)”
4. “My Kind of Crazy”
5. “Hell On Wheels”
6. “Kick It In The Sticks”
7. “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do”
8. “More Than Miles”
9. “Bottoms Up”
10. “One Hell Of An Amen”
11. “Small Town Throwdown”
12. “Want You Back”
13. “The Ones That Like Me”
14. “What Happens In A Small Town” (featuring Lindsay Ell)
15. “The Weekend”
16. “Welcome to Hazeville” (featuring Colt Ford, Lukas Nelson and Willie Nelson)
17. “Read Me My Rights”
18. “Tattoos”
19. “Over When We’re Sober” (with Ashley Cooke)
20. “Real American”
21. “Ride With Me”
22. “Fire’t Up”
23. “Rolex On A Redneck”
24. “Son of the Dirty South”

Tanner Davenport Establishes Front Doors Management

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Tanner Davenport

Tanner Davenport has launched Front Doors Management, a new artist management company dedicated to developing and amplifying emerging talent in country, indie rock and Americana music. Its mission is rooted in fostering equity, representation and authentic storytelling, and will be committed to dedicating their services for artists whose voices have historically been underrepresented.

“Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact the right support and representation can have on an artist’s journey, and launching Front Doors Management marks the beginning of what I hope will be a life-long shift within our industry,” says Davenport. “We are witnessing a concerning decrease in representation for Female, Black, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ communities within country music and its adjacent sub-genres, and I believe now is the time to create a space where these artists are truly prioritized. I am eager to welcome and support new clients through Front Doors Management.”

Davenport will continue his role as Co-Director of the Black Opry alongside the new company, as well as continue to be a part of Joy Oladakun’s management team. He is also currently apart of mtheory’s Equal Access cohort where he has gained the skills to launch Front Doors.

“Tanner has a deep passion for lifting up folks that often get ignored, and embodies the type of artist advocate we know country music needs,” adds Tiffany Provenzano, Executive Director, mtheory’s Equal Access. “His voice is a powerful force for good in this industry, and we are excited to see this new phase of his business develop”

Interested artists and partners can reach Davenport here.

BREAKING: Nominees Revealed For 59th Annual CMA Awards

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The Country Music Association has announced nominees for the 59th annual CMA Awards.

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).

The CMA Broadcast Award finalists were also announced today. Winners will be determined by a Final Round of judging this month. Entries are judged by a panel of distinguished broadcast professionals, representing all market sizes and regions. The winners will be revealed in October and recipients will be celebrated at the CMA Awards.

The 59th Annual CMA Awards Final Nominees:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

SINGLE OF THE YEAR:
Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
“4x4xU” – Lainey Wilson
– Producer: Jay Joyce
– Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
“Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Luke Combs
– Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
– Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
– Producer: Kristian Bush
– Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
“I Never Lie” – Zach Top
– Producer: Carson Chamberlain
– Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey
“you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green
– Producer: Will Bundy
– Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley

ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
– Producer: Kristian Bush
– Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank
Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top
– Producer: Carson Chamberlain
– Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey
F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
– Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
– Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
– Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi
– Mix Engineers: Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi
Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson
– Producer: Jay Joyce
– Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce

SONG OF THE YEAR:
Award goes to Songwriter(s)
“4x4xU”
– Songwriters: Jon Decious, Aaron Raitiere, Lainey Wilson
“Am I Okay?”
– Songwriters: Jessie Jo Dillon, Luke Laird, Megan Moroney
“I Never Lie”
– Songwriters: Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols, Zach Top
“Texas”
– Songwriters: Johnny Clawson, Josh Dorr, Lalo Guzman, Kyle Sturrock
“you look like you love me”
– Songwriters: Riley Green, Ella Langley, Aaron Raitiere

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Morgan Wallen

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR:
Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR:
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War And Treaty

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR:
Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)
“Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green (featuring Ella Langley)
– Producers: Scott Borchetta, Jimmy Harnen, Dann Huff
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
– Producer: Micah Nichols
“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)
– Producer: Trent Willmon
“Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone (feat. Blake Shelton)
– Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome
“You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney (feat. Kenny Chesney)
– Producer: Kristian Bush

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR:
Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
Brent Mason – Guitar
Rob McNelley – Guitar
Derek Wells – Guitar

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR:
Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s)
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
– Directors: Alexandra Gavillet, Megan Moroney
“I’m Gonna Love You” – Cody Johnson (with Carrie Underwood)
– Director: Dustin Haney
“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
– Director: TK McKamy
“Think I’m In Love With You” – Chris Stapleton
– Director: Running Bear
“you look like you love me” – Ella Langley & Riley Green
– Directors: Ella Langley, John Park, Wales Toney

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Ella Langley
Shaboozey
Zach Top
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.

2025 CMA Broadcast Awards – Finalists For Broadcast Personality Of The Year (by market size):

WEEKLY NATIONAL:
“Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton” (Lon Helton) – LH Productions
“The Country Top 40 with Fitz” (Cory “Fitz” Fitzner) – Hubbard Broadcasting
“The Original Country Gold” (Rowdy Yates) – Syndicated Media
“Today’s Country Radio” (Kelleigh Bannen) – Apple Music Radio
“Y’all Access with Kelly Sutton” (Kelly Sutton) – Compass Media Group

DAILY NATIONAL:
“Big D & Bubba” (“Big D” Derek Haskins, “Bubba” Sean Powell, Carsen Humphreville, Jonathan Shaffer, and Garrett Freche) – Silverfish Media
“Highway Mornings with Cody Alan” (Cody Alan and Lauryn Snapp) – SiriusXM
“Ridin’ With Rowdy” (Rowdy Yates) – SuiteRadio / RFC Media
“The Rob and Holly Show” (Rob Stone and Holly Hutton) – Audacy
“Wilhite and Wall Show” (Darren Wilhite and Tim Wall) – Ebert Productions

MAJOR MARKET:
“Chris Carr & Company” (Chris Carr, Sam Sansevere, and “Dubs” Michael Wilczynski) – KEEY, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.
“Hawkeye and Michelle” (“Hawkeye” Mark Louis Rybczyk and Michelle Rodriguez) – KSCS, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas
“The Lo Show” (Lauren “Lo” Barker) – KKBQ, Houston, Texas
“Rachel Ryan” (Rachel Ryan) – KSCS, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas
“The Scotty Kay Show” (Scotty Kay) – WUSN, Chicago, Ill.

LARGE MARKET:
“Deb & Matt in the Morning” (Deborah Honeycutt and Matt Malone) – WFMS, Indianapolis, Ind.
“The Q Morning Crew w/ Mike & Amanda” (Mike Wheless and Amanda Daughtry) – WQDR, Raleigh-Durham, N.C.
“Scott and Shannen” (Scott Dolphin and “Shannen O” Oesterreich) – WMIL, Milwaukee, Wis.
“Tim & Chelsea” (Tim Leary and Chelsea Taylor) – WIRK, West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, Fla.
“Wayne D and Tay” (“Wayne D” Danielson and Tay Hamilton) – WSIX, Nashville, Tenn.

MEDIUM MARKET:
“The Doc Show with Chewy” (Ken “Doc” Medek and Sean “Chewy” Medek) – WGGY, Wilkes Barre-Scranton, Pa.
“Ellis and Bradley Show” (Bill Ellis and Beth Bradley) – WSSL, Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C.
“Joey & Nancy” (Joey Tack, Nancy Barger, and Karly Duggan) – WIVK, Knoxville, Tenn.
“Mo & StyckMan” (Melissa “Mo” Wagner and Greg “StyckMan” Owens) – WUSY, Chattanooga, Tenn.
“Spencer Graves Show” (Spencer Graves, Megan Terry, and Blair Davis) – WDXB, Birmingham, Ala.

SMALL MARKET:
“Ben & Arnie” (Ben Butler and Arnie Andrews) – WCOW, La Crosse, Wis.
“Brent Lane and The Cat Pak Morning Show” (Brent Lane and Jordan Glass) – WYCT, Pensacola, Fla.
“Dan Austin Show” (Dan Austin) – WQHK, Fort Wayne, Ind.
“Hilley & Hart” (Kevin Hilley and Erin Hart) – KATI, Columbia, Mo.
“Liz & Scotty in the Morning” (Liz Del Grosso and Scotty Cox) – KCLR, Columbia, Mo.

2025 CMA Broadcast Awards – Finalists For Radio Station Of The Year (by market size):

MAJOR MARKET:
KKBQ – Houston, Texas
KSCS – Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas
KYGO – Denver-Boulder, Colo.
WUSN – Chicago, Ill.
WXTU – Philadelphia, Pa.

LARGE MARKET:
WCTK – Providence-Warwick-Pawtucket, R.I.
WMIL – Milwaukee-Racine, Wis.
WSIX – Nashville, Tenn.
WUBE – Cincinnati, Ohio
WWKA – Orlando, Fla.

MEDIUM MARKET:
KUZZ – Bakersfield, Calif.
WHKO – Dayton, Ohio
WIVK – Knoxville, Tenn.
WLFP – Memphis, Tenn.
WQMX – Akron, Ohio

SMALL MARKET:
KATI – Columbia, Mo.
KCLR – Columbia, Mo.
WCOW – La Crosse, Wis.
WKML – Fayetteville, N.C.
WXBQ – Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, Tenn.-Va.

NMPA Elects New Board Chair & Vice Chair

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Ralph Peer II and Golnar Khosrowshahi

The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has elected peermusic Executive Chair Ralph Peer II to Chair of its Board of Directors. Golnar Khosrowshahi, Founder and CEO of Reservoir, has been elected Vice Chair. The election followed the retirement of former Board Chairman Irwin Z. Robinson.

Peer has served on the NMPA Board for 54 years. As an executive, he has become one of the most accomplished and respected figures in music publishing history. Under his leadership, peermusic has developed a global network of music publishing companies operating from 39 offices in 32 countries. With well over a million titles owned or administered, he directs the largest privately owned music publishing company of its kind in the world.

A lifelong advocate for the protection and crediting of copyright and lyric rights, Peer has been involved in every issue facing the music publishing industry over the past 50 years. He was the first music publisher to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards from the NMPA, as well as the Music Publishers Association (MPA). He was the inaugural recipient of the ICMP Award for outstanding contribution to global music publishing; a previous recipient of the Music Publishers Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame; and was previously honored as Music Maker of the Year at MIDEM.

In 2018, Peer received France’s top cultural honor “Officier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres,” recognizing his outstanding contributions to the arts in France and around the world.

Now serving as Vice Chair, Khosrowshahi has been an asset to the NMPA Board for over a decade. As Founder and CEO of Reservoir, she has built an award-winning independent music company headquartered in New York City with operations in Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, London, Abu Dhabi and Mumbai.

Established in 2007, Reservoir is the first female-founded and led publicly traded independent music company in the U.S. Golnar is consistently named a Billboard Power Player, and in 2022, she was recognized as Billboard‘s Women in Music Executive of the Year and subsequently joined the Hall of Fame. She was honored as Music Week’s International Woman of the Year in 2023 and was named to Fast Company’s Most Creative People In Business, Forbes’ 50 Over 50, Inc.’s Female Founders 250 and Variety’s New Power of New York and Power of Women lists. Reservoir has twice been awarded both Publisher of the Year at Music Business Worldwide’s The A&R Awards and Independent Publisher of the Year at the Music Week Awards.

Khosrowshahi also sits on the NMPA S.O.N.G.S. Foundation Board of Directors and served as Board Chair of Yo-Yo Ma’s musical collective, Silkroad. In 2022, she was elected to the Board of Directors for the New York Philharmonic.