Miranda Lambert is set to headline the inaugural Boots In The Park Orange County festival on Oct. 18 at The Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, California.

The festival will transform The Riding Park into Southern California’s ultimate country music destination, featuring performances from Lambert, Justin Moore, Ian Munsick, The Wilder Blue, Will Jones and Joe Peters, along with local food vendors, craft beer and cocktails, line dancing, art installations and interactive experiences.

“Orange County is where it all started for us, and Boots In The Park has become one of our most celebrated brands,” says Steve Thacher, CEO of Activated Events. “Bringing the two together at The Riding Park makes this event especially meaningful and doing it with a powerhouse like Miranda Lambert at the top of the lineup ensures it’s going to be an unforgettable night for country fans.”

Pre-sale tickets for Boots In The Park Orange County begin on Aug. 21, with the public on-sale beginning on Aug. 22 at BootsInThePark.com.

The 38th annual Music Row Ladies Golf Tournament (MRLGT), held on Aug. 11, at Old Natchez Country Club in Franklin, Tennessee, raised roughly $60,000 to benefit United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Middle Tennessee. The event’s longtime supporters included Presenting Sponsor Keith Urban as well as Title Sponsors ASCAP, Tim McGraw, and Mid-Atlantic Roofing Supply. Since its inception in 1987, the MRLGT has raised approximately $2.6 million for UCP and remains the organization’s most significant annual fundraiser.

Warner Music Group took home best costume in the annual contest with “All That and a Bag of Chips.” Teams from Adrian James Music Group, Warner Music Nashville, and Regions Bank placed second, third, and honorable mention, respectively.

Longtime MRLGT planning committee member Eve Abdo was honored with the 2025 MRLGT Director’s Award in recognition of her decades of support and considerable contributions to the tournament, including organizing its annual silent auction. Numerous organizations and companies

The 39th annual MRLGT will take place on Aug. 10, 2026 at Old Natchez Country Club.

The Wall Group is expanding into Nashville, with Morgan Feldman joining as Managing Director of the new Nashville office.

Since 2000, The Wall Group has driven the careers of fashion and beauty’s foremost artists including fashion stylists, makeup artists, hair stylists and groomers, manicurists, and content creators. The Wall Group is a part of WME Fashion, whose diverse global portfolio includes Art + Commerce and IMG Models.

Feldman joins The Wall Group with nearly 16 years of industry experience, having started her career at WME as an agent trainee. From there, she spent 10 years in artist management at Vector Management before continuing her career at SB Projects, Scooter Braun’s artist management company, in Nashville. Feldman moved to Forward Artists in 2024, where she launched their Nashville office as Director.

“Nashville continues to grow as a leading destination for music, culture, and live entertainment, generating a demand for artists who can bring creative visions to life like never before,” says Kate Stirling, SVP and Co-Head of Fashion Representation at WME Fashion.

“Under Morgan’s leadership, we’re excited to expand our Nashville roster and collaborate with our WME colleagues to create new opportunities for clients across The Wall Group,” says Jeni Rose, SVP and Co-Head of Fashion Representation at WME Fashion.

Clients joining The Wall Group roster in Nashville upon launch include Amber Cannon, Ashley Whaler, Cherie Kilchrist, Chris Bear, Jessica Candage, Jessica Miller, Kelly Henderson, Lindsey Dupuis, Mari Brown, Marz Collins, Oliva Rose, Stef Colvin, and Tarryn Feldman.

Reach Feldman at mfeldman@thewallgroup.com.

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Matthew West has signed with The Neal Agency for booking representation.

“Live shows have always been at the heart of what I do, and I’m thrilled to join forces with The Neal Agency to bring these moments to more cities, more countries and more people than ever before,” shares West. “Their passion and vision make them the perfect partner for the road ahead.”

West has over 275 songwriting cuts to his name in Christian music. He recently earned a cut with Jon Reddick on “No Fear,” which hit No. 1 for 10 consecutive weeks on Billboard‘s Christian Airplay chart. This feat marked West’s 38th No. 1 as a songwriter and artist combined. He also embarked on his 34 stop “Don’t Stop Praying Tour” last year, which sold-out the majority of cities.

“We’re proud to partner with Matthew West,” says The Neal Agency’s Jake Moore. “His career is a testament to his hard work and storytelling. With momentum still building, we believe his best years are ahead.”

“Matthew is a legend in his field, and we’re honored to be a part of the next chapter in his already incredible career,” adds The Neal Agency’s Evan Kantor.

West has extended his “Don’t Stop Praying Tour” with 13 new dates, with support from Peter Burton. The new dates will include stops in Columbus, Milwaukee, Rapid City, Des Moines and more.

Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum and a host of notable Texas artists, actors and athletes rallied together for the “Band Together Texas” benefit at the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday night, (Aug. 17) raising over $8.5 million for The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas Community Foundation.

The concert to honor the lives lost in the Central Texas floods and celebrate the everyday heroes and first responders who saved countless others was a sold-out affair, spanning nearly three hours and livestreaming via iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, YouTube, Facebook and nugs.net, with a call to action directing fans to donate to continued relief efforts.

Actor Matthew McConaughey opened the show underscoring the importance of the event: “The devastating floods that took so many lives, businesses and homes last month broke a lot of hearts. As that day gets further away into the distance of our rearview mirror, it’s only natural that our concern and attention recede just like those flood waters—but we must remember, for the families who suffered, they are just beginning the lengthy journey to rebuild their lives. Tonight is about restoration… we are here to revive – Because even in the hardest times, we have to believe in the power of joy. So while we honor the heavy truths that brought us here, we will also celebrate the light that must continue to shine.”

Lambert kicked off the music with a duet with McCollum on the George Strait classic “True,” then she performed “Bluebird” and “The House That Built Me,” before introducing friend Wade Bowen for a touching in memoriam honoring victims lost in last month’s floods. As Bowen sang an acoustic rendition of “A Beautiful World,” names, images and videos of flood victims flashed across the screen as the crowd remained silent in a powerful moment.

“I’d like to give a shout out to Miranda Lambert, she’s the whole reason all of this is going on,” McCollum said as he took the stage to perform “Solid Gold Country” and “Handle On You.” “She texted me right away and asked, ‘What can we do?’ I said, ‘I’ll do anything I could ever possibly do to help these people.’ So, good on all of y’all for being here on a Sunday night. I’ve never been more proud to be born and raised in the great state of Texas than I am tonight.”

Between the 29 songs played throughout the night, actor Dennis Quaid; former UT Longhorns coach Mack Brown and players Emmanuel Acho, Colt McCoy and Vince Young; MLB star and Houston native Roger Clemens; TV host and Dallas native Chris Harrison; and Austin-based fashion designer Kendra Scott took pause to reflect on moments of remembrance, bravery and resiliency in the Hill Country.

Jason Aldean, who performed at the Moody Center on Saturday, (Aug. 16) extended his stay to join as a surprise guest after generously donating his stage and production crew. Taking the stage with an uptempo performance of “She’s Country,” Aldean then welcomed Lambert on stage for a duet of “Amarillo Sky.”

“I tried to come up with something to say earlier. It was profound, it would do what it needs to do, but I don’t think there’s a song on Earth – no words, no rhyme, no reason – that can heal the pain, the suffering, the sorrow brought on by what’s happened here. So, I’m just going to share a story with you,”  Ronnie Dunn said before offering up a show-stopping performance of “I Believe” with The Levites Music Group choir.

After Cody Johnson’s performance of his No. 1s “Dirt Cheap” and “Til You Can’t” as well as a cover of “How Great Thou Art,” the all-star roster of Texas talent including Lambert and McCollum, Ryan Bingham, Wade Bowen, Ronnie Dunn, Dylan Gossett, Jack Ingram, Johnson, Lyle Lovett, Lukas Nelson, Jon Randall and Randy Rogers joined together on-stage for a triumphant final singalong of “On The Road Again” to wrap the night.