Phil Barton Signs Publishing Deal With BMG

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Pictured (L-R): Gracie Glass (Liz Rose Music), Scott Ponce (Liz Rose Music), Liz Rose (Liz Rose Music), Phil Barton, Amy Hendon Scott (BMG), Kate Shirley (BMG), Chris Oglesby (BMG) and Dave Pacula (BMG). Photo: Jackson James

Phil Barton has signed a publishing deal with BMG in partnership with Liz Rose Music.

With more than 900 cuts, Barton first broke through with Lee Brice’s No. 1 hit “A Woman Like You,” earning MusicRow‘s Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year honor and an NSAI “Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written” award. Since then, he has built an internationally respected catalog spanning country, pop and children’s music, with songs recorded by artists including Sara Evans, Gabby Barrett, Dustin Lynch, Eli Young Band, Priscilla Block, Matt Stell, LOCASH, Alison Krauss, Ashley McBryde and David Nail. His song “Cowboy’s Duty” was also featured in the Oscar-nominated film Sicario, while his work has earned multiple No. 1 and Top 10 hits across both North America and Australia.

“So excited to start this new chapter of writing with the BMG publishing family and continue my amazing relationship with Liz Rose Music,” says Barton. “Amy Hendon Scott was my first believer in this town, so to be reunited with her and work alongside the incredible people at BMG and Liz Rose Music is truly a dream. As an Australian Nashvillian, I never take for granted being surrounded by such an outstanding team.”

“We couldn’t be happier to welcome Phil to BMG,” says Amy Hendon Scott, Director, Creative, BMG Publishing. “I’ve believed in Phil since the beginning, so getting the opportunity to work together again makes this partnership especially meaningful. Phil is the kind of songwriter every publisher hopes to work with. His songs are honest, memorable and beautifully crafted, but just as importantly, he’s someone artists love writing with. He brings curiosity, consistency and an incredible work ethic to every room, and we’re proud to partner with Liz Rose Music as we help champion the next chapter of his remarkable career.”

Wyatt McCubbin Readies Debut Album For October

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Wyatt McCubbin will release his debut album, 650, on Oct. 16 via Dave Cobb’s Lucille Records/MCA.

Recorded live to tape at Cobb’s Thunderbolt Studios in Savannah, GA, 650 is the culmination of nearly 2,000 songs McCubbin has written over the last decade and a half. The album’s 10 songs were written alongside Rhett Akins, Jessi Alexander, Josh Kear, Ray Fulcher, Shane Minor and more.

“The only thing I wanted to say with this record is what I have lived,” McCubbin says. “This 36 minutes is really sixteen years in the making.”

Alongside the album announcement, McCubbin released his new single “All Outta You.”

“‘All Outta You’ is one of those songs tailor-made for a lonely motel room or a midnight drive,” he says. “I love songs with a dark, grungy edge. Sad country music will always be undefeated.”

As a songwriter, McCubbin has earned cuts with Luke Combs, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson, among others, earning a spot on MusicRow’s Top 100 Songwriters list in both 2024 and 2025. For the first time in his career, he is a co-writer on three songs currently climbing the country radio charts including Riley Green’s “Think As You Drunk,” Cody Johnson’s “Horseback,” and Jon Pardi’s “Boots Off.”

Next month, McCubbin will continue supporting Zach Top on his “Cold Beer & Country Music Tour,” making stops in Bend, San Diego, Anaheim, San Antonio and more. Next year, he will support Luke Combs for 12 shows on his “My Kinda Saturday Night” tour.

650 Track List:
1. “Andy Griffith” (Wyatt McCubbin, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip and Conner Smith)
2. “All Outta You” (Wyatt McCubbin and Shane Minor)
3. “Mr. Neon” (Wyatt McCubbin, Phil O’Donnell and Shane Minor)
4. “Gunsmoke” (Wyatt McCubbin and Tony Lane)
5. “Boy In The Boat” (Wyatt McCubbin and Erik Dylan)
6. “I Love You” (Wyatt McCubbin and Marty Stuart)
7. “Fly Baby Fly” (Wyatt McCubbin, Jessi Alexander and Jon Randall)
8. “Breaker Breaker” (Wyatt McCubbin and Brice Long)
9. “Whiskey Colored Crayon” (Wyatt McCubbin, Josh Kear and Lainey Wilson)
10. “12/9/23” (Wyatt McCubbin, Ray Fulcher and Andy Sheridan)

Kenny Whitmire Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut

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Kenny Whitmire makes his Grand Ole Opry debut. Photo: Emma Kate Golden

Rising MCA artist Kenny Whitmire made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (Aug. 18).

Launching into his debut with a solo rendition of his newest single, “Movin’ On’s Movin’ In” feat. Vince Gill, Whitmire fulfilled a lifelong dream in front of the Tuesday night Opry crowd. He followed that up with his breakthrough viral hit, “I Gave Her The Moon,” punctuated by the backing of the Opry’s renowned house band.

Whitmire returns to the road this week, wrapping his summer-long run with Billy Currington this weekend before joining Luke Bryan’s “Farm Tour 2026” for four dates this fall, and serving as support on Hudson Westbrook’s “Hits Me Tour.” He also has his own slate of “Ain’t Hard Livin’ Tour” headlining dates on tap for the fall as well.

Kenny Whitmire celebrates his Grand Ole Opry debut with his teams from MCA & The House Management. Photo: Emma Kate Golden

Kenny Whitmire makes his Grand Ole Opry debut. Photo: Emma Kate Golden

DISClaimer Single Reviews: The War And Treaty Nab Disc Of The Day

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The War And Treaty. Photo: Luke Rogers

A lot of the sounds in today’s DISClaimer are colored azure.

There’s a blue tint to the new releases by Jordan Davis, Kashus Culpepper, ERNEST, The War And Treaty and the Little Big Town collab with Kelsea Ballerini. It will come as no surprise that the blues-iest of these tunes belongs to The War And Treaty and is thus the Disc of the Day.

Levi Foster earns a DISCovery Award for introducing country’s first anti-AI single.

LUKE BRYAN / “Signs”
Writers: Jason Duke/Jody Stevens/Jon Mills/Patrick Murphy/Tommy Cecil; Producers: Jeff Stevens, Jody Stevens; Label: MCA
– The title tune of Byran’s new album is a sprightly bopper about life after breakup. A jaunty toe tapper that’s just perfect for a sunny day.

KASHUS CULPEPPER / “These Arms of Mine”
Writer: Otis Redding; Producers: none listed; Label: Big Loud Records
– I am such a huge fan of this singer-songwriter. It turns out that he is just as cool when he’s covering an oldie like this 1963 Otis Redding classic. Culpepper is nominated as Emerging Artist of the Year at the upcoming Americana awards.

JORDAN DAVIS / “Mess”
Writers: Jacob Davis/Jordan Davis/Paul DiGiovanni/Travis Wood; Producer: Paul DiGiovanni; Label: MCA
– The relationship is an emotional mess, but he jumps back into it anyhow. The power ballad is built on a blues foundation. This guy always delivers the goods.

VINCENT MASON / “What You Want”
Writers: Jack Rauton/Vincent Mason; Producers: Brett Truitt, Jake Gear, Vincent Mason; Label: Lost Highway/Music Soup/Interscope Records
– Acoustic guitar strums and brushed drums frame this lovelorn lament. As always, his youthful tenor singing is charming. Simplicity rules on this gentle track.

MARK WILLS & JAMEY JOHNSON / “The Baptism of Jesse Taylor”
Writers: Dallas Frazier/Sanger D. Shafer; Producer: Ben Isaacs; Label: Gaither Music Group
– The new Mark Wills album, Grand Ole Revival, is a collection of country gospel favorites recorded on stage at the Opry. On its debut single, he swaps lead vocals with Jamey Johnson with Charlie McCoy’s harmonica and The Gaither Vocal Band providing backup. The rest of the album features such stellar collaborators as Ricky Skaggs, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Rhonda Vincent, Travis Tritt, the Oaks and Cody Johnson, among others.

THE WAR AND TREATY / “It’ll Hurt Me More Than It’ll Hurt You”
Writers: Jonathan Singleton/Michael Trotter Jr./Tanya Trotter; Producer: Jonathan Singleton; Label: Atlantic Outpost
– Righteous blues shouted heavenward by this dynamic duo. Heartbreak and the death of a romance have never sounded more downright inspirational.

LITTLE BIG TOWN & KELSEA BALLERINI / “Closing Time”
Writers: Alysa Vanderheym/Hillary Lindsey/Jessie Jo Dillon/Karen Fairchild/Kelsea Ballerini; Producers: Gena Johnson, Karen Fairchild; Label: MCA
– This is a groove-soaked, bluesy, sexy come-on. The bar might have called “Last Call,” but how about “your-place-or-mine” to keep the party going?

STEVE EARLE & LOS LOBOS / “Volver a Celaya”
Writer: Steve Earle; Producers: none listed; Label: New West Records
– Written from the point of view of a Mexican laborer, this lilting ditty sways with Latin rhythm and glows with shared humanity. The B-side of the single is the previously reviewed (and excellent) “City of Immigrants.”

SHERYL CROW & JESSE WELLES / “Freedom Bus”
Writers: Jeff Trott/Sheryl Crow; Producers: Jeff Trott, Sheryl Crow; Label: Old Green Barn Productions
– In this stately hippie ballad, Crow and Welles urge tolerance, respect, and communication in order for us to reach beyond the things that divide us.

ERNEST / “Lucky”
Writers: Cody Lohden/Ernest Keith Smith; Producers: ERNEST, Jacob Durrett; Label: Big Loud Records
– Beautifully languid. The dreamy ballad swoons with sultry romance. Everything this man does is essential listening, but most especially fall in love with his Deep Blue collection right now.

DYLAN SCOTT / “Girl From Louisiana”
Writers: Dallas Wilson/Dennis Linde/Graham Barham/Logan Turner; Producer: Will Weatherly; Label: Curb Records
– This quotes substantially from “Callin’ Baton Rouge,” but stands on its own with mid-tempo Cajun smiles. The layered production is awesome.

ZACH JOHN KING & BROOKS & DUNN / “Way to Go”
Writers: Jimmy Robbins/Rodney Clawson/Sasha Alex Sloan/Zach John King; Producers: Ryan Wilson, Zach John King; Label: Sony Music Nashville
– He’s dizzy in love in this bouncy tempo tune. She’s gonna get the best of him, but what a way to go. The duo adds vocal coloring, but King’s performance carries the day.

LEVI FOSTER / “End of Man”
Writers: Alex Dooley/Joseph Patterson Hagan/Levi Foster; Producer: Shooter Jennings; Label: Banner Music Records
– It’s a protest song against AI. It also rocks smartly.

City National Bank Celebrates 15 Years: Awards Six Grants To Nashville Nonprofit Organizations

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Photo: Courtesy of City National Bank

City National Bank has awarded six $15,000 grants to Nashville nonprofit organizations to celebrate its 15-year anniversary serving the Nashville entertainment community. The surprise donations were presented to each organization at a celebration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum last week.

Organizations that received the grants include ACM Lifting Lives, The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund, Leadership Music, Music Health Alliance, Musicians On Call and W.O. Smith Music School.

“When we first opened our doors in Nashville, we were looking to help clients and be part of something meaningful, and our dedication hasn’t changed,” says Lori Badgett, Senior Vice President and Team Lead, Entertainment & Sports Banking, Nashville, at City National Bank.

“Supporting these organizations feels like the right way to mark this moment by honoring the relationships we’ve built and the privilege of being part of Nashville’s story,” adds Diane Pearson, Senior Vice President and Team Lead, Entertainment & Sports Banking, Nashville, at City National Bank.

“Fifteen years ago, City National Bank made a commitment to Nashville and its music community,” shares JaHan Wang, Executive Vice President and Head of Entertainment & Sports Banking at City National Bank. “Today, we’re honored to celebrate this milestone by investing $90,000 in organizations that make this city thrive. These organizations do extraordinary work every day, and we’re proud to be a supporter.”

Photo: Courtesy of City National Bank

Since establishing operations in Nashville in 2011, the City National team has cultivated deep roots in the Nashville community and music industry, serving artists, songwriters, publishers, performing rights organizations, law firms, record labels and business managers.

The charitable donations reflect the bank’s dedication to fostering economic growth and supporting the cultural institutions that define the region. As the bank expands across the Southeast, Nashville continues to be a cornerstone of City National’s business, combining its entertainment industry expertise with broader financial services for small and mid-sized businesses.

Industry Ink: Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Ashley McBryde, Bryan Martin, Harvey Street

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Dolly Parton Celebrates 82 New Global RIAA Certifications

Dolly Parton. Photo: David McClister

Dolly Parton is celebrating 82 new global sales certifications earned over the past five years, spanning singles and albums across 14 countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, South Africa and more. Among the latest honors, “Jolene” has earned Diamond certifications in Canada and the Netherlands, while “9 to 5” has achieved Diamond status in Canada. Both iconic songs have also earned Multi-Platinum certifications across numerous international markets. “I Will Always Love You” and “Islands in the Stream” have also received new Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum certifications.

 

Keith Urban Surprises With Pop-Up Performance At Smitty Corporate Band Challenge Benefiting W.O. Smith Music School

Keith Urban. Photo: Hannah Drake

Keith Urban surprised the crowd at Chief’s on Broadway in Nashville on Monday (Aug. 17), performing during “The Smitty Corporate Band Challenge,” an annual music competition benefiting W.O. Smith Music School. Urban is a long-time supporter of the school’s mission to provide high-quality music education to low-income children. The bands and the corporations they represent helped raise $77,500 for the school.

The evening featured memorable performances and friendly rivalry from Gross Potential from UTA, The Nashville Bards from CAA, Monkey Business from 800 Pound Gorilla Media, Business as Usual from Concord and RJ & The Steps from WME, who competed and were evaluated on musical talent, stage presence and audience engagement. CAA took home the first-place title and nine-foot trophy.

 

Ashley McBryde Performs ‘What If We Don’t’ On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Ashley McBryde performs “What If We Don’t” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (8/19). Photo: ABC/ Randy Holmes

Ashley McBryde performed the first single from her new album, Wild on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Aug. 19. McBryde heads to Atlanta tomorrow night, opening for Chris Stapleton on his “All-American Road Show” at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

 

Bryan Martin Honored With Triple Platinum Plaque During BMI Rooftop On Row Performance

Pictured (L-R): Nick Gibbens (Inside Music Publishing), Ben Roberts (Play Dead Management), Dave Downey (Play Dead Management), Bryan Martin, Forrest Latta (Average Joes Entertainment), Andrew Davis (Average Joes Entertainment), Mason Hunter (BMI). Photo: Erika Goldring for BMI

Bryan Martin was honored with a plaque earlier this week celebrating his first U.S. RIAA triple Platinum certification for his breakout song “We Ride” during BMI’s Rooftop on the Row. Martin brought his gritty, Southern-rock sound to the event, performing songs including “Wolves Cry,” and “Memory to Drown,” before wrapping the set with “We Ride.” Martin is set to release his new song, “Complex,” on Aug. 28.

 

Harvey Street Inks With Deep South Entertainment

Indie/alternative rock band Harvey Street has signed with Nashville-based management company Deep South Entertainment, marking a major new chapter for the rapidly rising band. The partnership comes as Harvey Street continues to build a devoted national audience and has amassed over 225k monthly listeners on Spotify alone, with over 15MM streams on all platforms in the last 12 months.

‘Opry Country Christmas’ Series Returns In November

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Another festive year of “Opry Country Christmas,” the merriest show in Music City, is set to begin on Nov. 29.

Each show will blend artists’ original music with timeless Christmas favorites and holiday traditions from the home of country music, and among the lineup for the 12-show series are Lorrie Morgan (Nov. 30), Chris Janson (Dec. 2), Maggie Rose and The Oak Ridge Boys (Dec. 3), The War And Treaty (Dec. 6), Neal McCoy and Jo Dee Messina (Dec. 10), Ashley McBryde (Dec. 13), Kathy Mattea (Dec. 14), Jamey Johnson (Dec. 20), Steven Curtis Chapman and John Berry (Dec. 21), and Tasha Layton (Dec. 22), with additional performers to be announced.

Opry members and other guests including John Foster, Rhonda Vincent, Riders in the Sky, Mandy Barnett, Chris Scruggs and The Stone Fox Five featuring Ben Scruggs, and the Opry Square Dancers will each be featured on numerous performances during the series. Tickets and additional information are available here.

The Academy Of Country Music Celebrates Honorees At 19th Annual ACM Honors

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Leslie Fram accepts the Lift Every Voice Award onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

The 19th Annual ACM Honors took place last night (Aug. 19) at The Pinnacle in Nashville, raising over $65,000 for ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music.

Carly Pearce returned for the sixth consecutive year as the evening’s host, joined by Parker McCollum, who co-hosted the event for the first time. The evening’s special honorees included Bill Anderson, Brett James, C2C: Country to Country, The Carter Family, Dolly Parton, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, Paramount+ hit TV series Landman, Leslie Fram, Mike Curb and Scott Zolke.

The ceremony also celebrated previously announced ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year Ella Langley, ACM Songwriter of the Year Jessie Jo Dillon, as well as the ACM Studio Recording Award and Industry Award winners from the 61st ACM Awards cycle.

David Kells accepts the Arena of the Year Award on behalf of the Bridgestone Arena onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

Hosts Pearce and McCollum kicked off the evening with a special tribute performance to ACM Poet’s Award recipient Dolly Parton. The duo covered Parton’s beloved hits including the Kenny Rogers duet “Islands in the Stream,” and then Pearce, Kaitlin Butts and Carter Faith performed “9 to 5.” Later in the evening, Pearce performed “Whiskey Lullaby” while McCollum additionally sang “Solid Country Gold” in honor of C2C: Country to Country.

Dylan Scott then took the stage for a mashup of McGraw’s “Don’t Take The Girl,” with his own hit “My Girl” before presenting Curb with the ACM Icon Award. Trisha Yearwood performed “Every Girl In This Town,” then honored Leslie Fram with the ACM Lift Every Voice Award. Gavin Adcock also performed his song “Winner at Losing” and Mark Collie and Flatland Cavalry performed “Midland After Midnight” in honor of the TV hit Landman.

Margo Price and Logan Ledger joined forces for a version of “Coal Miner’s Blues/Ring of Fire” in honor of The Carter Family. Prior to the Carter Family coming onstage to accept the award, Brenda Lee made an appearance and encouraged the crowd in a sing along of her beloved classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” before the Carter Family joined her in singing “Can the Circle Be Unbroken (By and By),” a Carter Family song.

Margo Price and Logan Ledger perform onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

Sheryl Crow celebrated Church by performing his fan-favorite hit “Drink in My Hand.” Before presenting Church with his award Crow shared, “I’ve known Eric for years, and one of the things I’ve always admired about him is the way he goes about life. He’s incredibly humble, he lets his music speak for itself, and he’s always been someone who gives back without looking for recognition in return. He’s a truly remarkable human being, and I’m so proud to call him a friend.”

Faith gave a riveting tribute to Musgraves, performing the breakthrough hit “Merry Go ’Round,” and Big Kenny delivered an exuberant rendition of “I Fought the Law” as an introduction to his presenting entertainment attorney Zolke with the ACM Service Award.

Dierks Bentley delivered a powerhouse performance of “I Hold On” in tribute to his longtime friend James before presenting James’ sons with the ACM Poet’s Award. Before singing Bentley spoke about the writing process with James and how he cherished their time writing together but their friendship even more saying, “His friendship was one of the greatest gifts I have ever received.”

Reigning ACM New Female Artist of the Year recipient Avery Anna, Butts and Gabriella Rose teamed up for a medley of Langley’s hits “weren’t for the wind,” “Choosin’ Texas,” and “Be Her” as an introduction to her ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year honor. Megan Moroney offered up a performance of “Beautiful Things” before presenting Dillon with the ACM Songwriter of the Year honor, with Zach John King rounding out the evening, closing with a performance of “Get To Drinkin’.”

Gordon Mote accepts the Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year Award onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

Bill Anderson accepts the ACM Icon Award from Carly Pearce onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

Dann Huff accepts the award for Producer of the Year onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

Zach John King performs onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

Eric Church poses backstage with Taylor Wolf and John Hickman after accepting the ACM Lifting Lives Award during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM

Trisha Yearwood performs onstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM 

Megan Moroney and Jessie Jo Dillon are seen backstage during the 19th ACM® Honors™ at The Pinnacle on August 19, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM

Jade Eagleson Inks With BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville

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Jade Eagleson and team. Photo: Kevin Grace

Jade Eagleson has inked with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Eagleson also expanded his team signing with Range Music for management, CAA for booking and Spirit Music, in a joint venture with Alliance Music Partners, for publishing.

The Ontario native has amassed more than 430 million global streams and 130 million YouTube views while earning five No. 1 singles at Canadian country radio, and multiple Gold and Platinum certifications. He has amassed four JUNO Award nominations, 2025 CCMA Male Artist of the Year, 2024 CCMA Album of the Year, and 2023 CCMA Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year honors.

“I’m incredibly excited to begin my journey with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville,” says Eagleson. “I have always had a profound respect for their team and the way they love and elevate their artists. The whole team feels like family and I’m so very proud to call this label my home. Regarding Range, that team has already been such a strong support for me, and we’re only just getting started. I feel incredibly aligned with them. They are strategic and innovative, and have been a blessing to have in my life. The fine folks that work there have quickly become some of my best friends. In addition, I love my agents at CAA, and I am so grateful that they rolled the dice on me and my obsession with steel and fiddle. It hasn’t been all that long and I’ve already had experiences that will last a lifetime. I am excited to continue playing and growing new markets with these fine folks. For the Spirit Music team, I remember coming to Nashville close to 10 years ago exploring publishing options, and most folks politely turned me away because what I was doing at the time was too country. Frank Rogers and Derek Wells on the other hand took the time to hear my music and show interest in what I was doing when nobody else would. I have also had the privilege of working with Abbey for the last year or two and love that I can work with all of these incredible people on my upcoming releases. With these leaders in my corner across all aspects of my career, I am looking forward to what the next few years look like for me, my music and my opportunities to connect and engage with fans globally.”

“Jade represents so much of what everyone loves about this format. He knows exactly who he is as an artist, has an undeniable respect for the genre and has built an incredible career by staying true to that,” says JoJamie Hahr, EVP, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. “What he has already accomplished is impressive, but we believe there is so much more ahead. We’re thrilled to welcome Jade to the family and excited to be part of this next chapter.”

“Spirit Music has been a big fan of Jade Eagleson for years,” shares Frank Rogers, CEO Spirit Music. We are excited to partner with Jade and help let the rest of the world discover what we (and all of Canada) have been excited about for a long time! Let’s go!”

“Jade has achieved remarkable success, and I am beyond excited to partner with him and Spirit Music on this next chapter,” says Abbey Adams, Co-Founder, Alliance Music Partners. “This is a pivotal point for Jade, the possibilities are endless, and we’re thrilled to be a part of creating something even bigger with him.”

Michelle Branch Adds Second Leg To Sold-Out ‘Everywhere And Back Again Tour’

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Michelle Branch. Photo: Shervin Lainez

Michelle Branch has added a second leg to her sold-out “Everywhere and Back Again Tour.” The original nearly 20-date fall run sold out within a week of being announced.

The newly-announced slate of shows begins Feb. 25 in Charleston and include stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, Tempe, St. Louis and more, with a Nashville date on Feb. 27 at the Ryman. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, (Aug. 21). In partnership with PLUS 1, $1 per ticket goes to The ALS Association.

The 17-date tour extension announce comes on the heels of the news of Branch’s upcoming Everywhere and Back Again EP, and the release of “The Game of Love” by New Radicals and Branch. Due out Nov. 6 via BMG, the EP celebrates 25 years of Branch’s career.

“Announcing leg two of the ‘Everywhere and Back Again Tour’ has been the hardest secret to keep! I’m blown away by all the love for the tour and Game of Love,” says Branch. “Can’t wait to see you all out on the road. This is just the beginning.”

EVERYWHERE AND BACK AGAIN TOUR DATES:
September 27, 2026 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
September 29, 2026 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
October 1, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – The Castro
October 2, 2026 – San Francisco, CA – The Castro
October 3, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
October 4, 2026 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound
October 6, 2026 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
October 8, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
October 9, 2026 – Las Vegas, NV – Zouk
October 10, 2026 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen
October 11, 2026 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
November 4, 2026 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner**
November 5, 2026 – New York City, NY – Beacon Theatre
November 6, 2026 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
November 7, 2026 – Nantucket, MA – The Muse
November 10, 2026 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
November 11, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
November 12, 2026 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
November 13, 2026 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall

February 25, 2027 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall*
February 26, 2027 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle*
February 27, 2027 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium*
March 5, 2027 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom*
March 6, 2027 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues*
March 7, 2027 – Houston, TX – House of Blues*
March 11, 2027 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre*
March 12, 2027 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues*
March 13, 2027 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern*
March 17, 2027 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre*
March 19, 2027 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant*
March 20, 2027 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!*
March 21, 2027 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre*
March 23, 2027 – Portland, ME – State Theatre*
March 25, 2027 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre*
March 26, 2027 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring*
March 27, 2027 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall*
*New 2027 Tour Dates
**Venue Upgraded, original tickets being honored