Weekly Register: Tyler Childers Breaks Into Top 5 On Streaming Charts

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Tyler Childers. Photo: Sam Waxman

Morgan Wallen remains at the top of the charts this week, according to Luminate data. His duet with Tate McRae, “What I Want,” remains at No. 1 on the songs chart with 17 million streams this week adding to its 229 million total, while his recently-released I’m The Problem record holds its top position on the albums chart with 143K in total consumption (4.7K in album only and 174 million in song streams).

On the songs chart, Wallen holds the top 5 spots. “Miami” takes the No. 2 spot and “Just In Case” sits at No. 3 with 13 million streams each this week. Up next is “I’m The Problem” with 12.5 million streams. Lastly, “I Got Better” comes in at No. 5 with 11 million streams this week.

Elsewhere on the albums chart, Tyler Childers’ Snipe Hunter (RCA) has taken the No. 2 spot this week with 48K in total consumption. Falling in third place is Wallen’s One Thing At A Time with 39K in total consumption and in the No. 4 stop is Dangerous: The Double Album with 27K in total consumption. Rounding out this week is Shaboozey with Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going garnering 24K in total consumption.

BREAKING: MusicRow Reveals Nominees For 37th Annual MusicRow Awards

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MusicRow Magazine is proud to reveal the nominees for the 2025 MusicRow Awards, presented by City National Bank. Determined by MusicRow subscribers, this year’s winners will be revealed on all online MusicRow platforms on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

MusicRow subscribers will receive their ballots via email on Wednesday, August 6. The Ballot Voting Period runs through Friday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. To become a MusicRow subscriber and become eligible to vote, sign up here.

Click here to view the digital “Nominator” newsletter for a complete list of all nominees.

There are 16 subscriber-voted categories, including:
1. Producer of the Year
2. Studio of the Year
3. Label Group of the Year
4. Talent Agency of the Year
5. Publishing Company of the Year
6. Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year
7. Breakthrough Artist-Writer of the Year
8. Male Songwriter of the Year
9. Female Songwriter of the Year
10. Song of the Year
11. Discovery Artist of the Year
12. Breakthrough Artist of the Year
13. Female Artist of the Year
14. Male Artist of the Year
15. Group/Duo Artist of the Year
16. Entertainer of the Year

Now in its 37th year, the MusicRow Awards are Nashville’s longest running music industry trade publication honors and celebrate the achievements of songwriters, artists, producers and more.

The final nominees revealed in this announcement are determined by a committee. For the categories of Breakthrough Songwriter and Breakthrough Artist-Writer, outside nominations are also considered. For the Male and Female Songwriter of the Year categories, nominees are based on data from MusicRow’s Top Songwriter Chart.

New this year are the Studio of the Year and Publishing Company of the Year categories.

All nominations are based on projects that were active between the period of June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. Continuing MusicRow’s tradition of recognizing talent behind the scenes, the Top 10 Album All-Star Musician Awards will be presented in conjunction with the MusicRow Awards. These honors salute Nashville’s most in-demand studio players who performed on the most albums reaching the Top 10 of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart during the eligibility period.

Bailey Zimmerman Kicks Off SiriusXM’s New Artist Residency Initiative

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SiriusXM has revealed its new Artist Residency initiative, which will highlight top artists with exclusive content and programming across multiple channels, including performances, interviews, Guest DJs, takeovers and more. The new series begins today (Aug. 5) with Bailey Zimmerman.

“With our new Artist Residency initiative, artists can participate in special programming across multiple SiriusXM channels and Pandora to help promote a new album, tour, or other key projects.” says Steve Blatter, SiriusXM Senior Vice President & GM, Music Programming. “Bailey Zimmerman and Maroon 5, with their genre-bending sounds and wide variety of influences, are the perfect artists to help us launch this new program, and we’re thrilled to deliver their fans a truly unique dive into their next major album releases.”

Zimmerman’s programming includes the channels Hip Hop Nation, Octane, SiriusXM Hits 1, MLB Network Radio and NASCAR Radio. He will also provide an exclusive subscriber performance event and interview on The Highway, along with a Pandora takeover on The 615 station for his upcoming Different Night Same Rodeo album release this Friday (Aug. 8).

The next residency installment will feature Maroon 5 on August 15. The band will give a live performance event and interview for a super-fan subscriber audience airing on SiriusXM Hits 1. Additionally, they will take over The Pulse and Pandora’s Afterglow station for their new album release, providing exclusive new music commentary, followed by guest DJ appearances on the 10s Spot and Pop2K.

CMA Awards Nominees To Be Announced Sept. 8

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The Country Music Association will announce the nominees for the upcoming 59th Annual CMA Awards as well as the CMA Broadcast Awards finalists during a livestream on CMA’s official Facebook and YouTube channel on Sept. 8.

Coinciding with the announcement, the Second Ballot for The 59th Annual CMA Awards opens today. The round enables members to help shape the final nominee slate across all 12 categories. Eligible CMA Professional voting members are encouraged to cast their votes before the ballot closes Monday (Aug. 18) at 6 p.m. CT.

The 59th Annual CMA Awards airs live Nov. 19 on ABC and streams the following day on Hulu.

Alexandra Kay To Catch ‘Second Wind’ This October

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Alexandra Kay will release her sophomore album, Second Wind, on Oct. 24 via BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records.

The 14 track project features previously released tracks “Feminine Energy,” “The Last” and “Cupid’s A Cowgirl.” These tracks set the tone for the album’s story, with themes of heartbreak, hope and healing all in one. The Andrew DeRoberts produced record sees Kay teaming up with top songwriters Pete Good, Jon Nite, Allison Veltz-Cruz and more, as well as credits from fellow artists Karley Scott Collins and Sasha Alex Sloan. A new track, “Straight For The Heart,” will be available this Friday (Aug. 8).

“I’m so ready to share these songs with the people who have been with me every step of the way,” shares Kay. “Over the past two years, I’ve done a lot of growing — and over the last year, I’ve had the chance to write about the version of myself that’s emerged from that growth. This album reflects a new side of me, and I can’t wait for my fans to experience it live — especially the happier songs that I’m hoping they’ll be screaming right back at me from the crowd.”

The new project follows Kay’s independent debut album All I’ve Ever Known, which hit No. 1 on iTunes (All Genre & Country) and Top 10 on multiple Billboard charts (Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker).

“One of my favorite things about my fans is that somehow, even before the music is officially released, they already know every word,” Kay continues. “That kind of connection is rare, and this tour is going to be such a special way to close out what’s already been an unforgettable year.”

Kay is currently out on the road with Brad Paisley, which followed her spring headline tour. On September 13, Kay will hit the CCMA stage with Dallas Smith for a performance of “How Do You Miss Me,” their top 10 Canadian country radio hit. She’ll then embark on her “Second Wind: The Tour,” a 30 city trek that kicks off Sept. 26 in Atlanta and will make stops in Nashville, New Orleans, Anaheim and Las Vegas, among others. Tickets for Kay’s “Second Wind: The Tour” will go on sale this Friday (Aug. 8) at 10 a.m. local time.

Second Wind Track List:
1. “Better Off” (Alexandra Kay, Dan Pellarin, Jet Harvey)
2. “Nobody” (Alexandra Kay, Emily Falvey, Pete Good)
3. “Straight For The Heart” (Jimmy Robbins, Karley Scott Collins, Sasha Sloan)
4. “Right Now” (Alexandra Kay, Jon Nite, Andrew DeRoberts)
5. “Tomorrow Problems” (Alexandra Kay, Jon Nite, Andrew DeRoberts)
6. “Big Boy Boots” (Alexandra Kay, Ava Suppelsa, Kevin Gruft, Maggie Champman)
7. “Hell Right” (Alexandra Kay, Andrew Capra, Ava Suppelsa, Lauren McLamb, Rocko Beall)
8. “Measure Of A Man” (Alexandra Kay, Allison Veltz-Cruz, Andrew DeRoberts)
9. “Old Me” (Shane McAnally, Sasha Sloan, Henry Agincourt Allen)
10. “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” (Alexandra Kay, Kevin Gruft, Cheyenna Rose Arnspiger)
11. “The Last” (Alexandra Kay, Jon Green, Andrew DeRoberts)
12. “What He Does” (Alexandra Kay, Andrew DeRoberts, Allison Veltz-Cruz)
13. “Feminine Energy” (Alexandra Kay, Lauren McLamb, Andrew Capra, Rocko Beall, Matt Wynn)
14. “Second Wind” (Alexandra Kay, Rocko Beall, Cheyenna Rose Arnspiger, Kevin Gruft)

VMAs Unveil 2025 Nominees, Adds New Country Category

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MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) have unveiled this year’s awards nominees, including for the newly added Best Country category. The show is set for Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET. Fan voting is now open for 19  categories through Sept. 5, except Best New Artist which remains active into show.

The nominees for the Best Country category include Chris Stapleton with “Think I’m In Love With You,” Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood with “I’m Gonna Love You,” Jelly Roll with “Liar,” Lainey Wilson with “4x4xU,” Megan Moroney with “Am I Okay?” and Morgan Wallen with “Smile.”

Additionally, Wallen is nominated for both Artist of the Year and Best Album, while Ella Langley earns a nod for Best New Artist. Shaboozey and Dasha are each up for MTV Push Performance of the Year. In the Best Collaboration category, Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs and Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton are both contenders. Meanwhile, Jelly Roll is recognized in the Video For Good category.

Lady Gaga is leading the nominations this year with 12 nods. Following behind her is Bruno Mars with 11, Kendrick Lamar with 10, and ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter with eight each.

A full list of nominees is available here.

Belmont University Slates Music Row Expansion Grand Opening For August 12

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Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business has completed phase one of its expansion on Music Row and is set to host a grand opening event on Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..

The event will include live music, free merchandise, giveaways and more. SMACKsongs will host a songwriter round featuring Belmont alumni, while Warner Chappell will present a session on its songwriting internship. The Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) will lead a workshop and networking event. The Belmont Bluegrass Ensemble will perform during the event.

Also taking part are Gibson Guitars, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Leadership Music, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and more, each bringing unique interactive displays and activities.

Belmont University will unveil plans for phase two of the project during the event, offering a detailed preview of the next steps and future developments.

More information and the RSVP for the event can be found here.

Artist Action: Tim McGraw, Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, LOCASH, Ty Myers

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Tim McGraw Rocks Crowd Of 91K At MLB Speedway Classic

Tim McGraw and Pitbull perform at the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025, in Bristol, Tennessee. Photo: Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images

The first-ever Speedway Classic Major League Baseball game at Bristol Motor Speedway was held over the weekend, kicking off with a high-energy pregame concert from Tim McGraw and Pitbull. The history-making night delivered a unique mix of music, baseball, and motorsports culture for the record-breaking crowd of over 91,000. During the matchup, Eli White led the Atlanta Braves to a 4–2 win over the Cincinnati Reds, hitting two home runs, including the first ever at a NASCAR track. Luke Williams sealed the game with a diving catch in shallow center, preserving the lead in the eighth inning.

 

Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell To Be Featured in Smithsonian’s Roots To Pop Series

Rodney Crowell & Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell are the latest artists to be featured in The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and the Americana Music Foundation’s “Roots to Pop” series. The educational music programming is moderated by Krystal Klingenberg, Curator of Music, Division of Culture & the Arts at the Museum, and Harris and Crowell will discuss the American musical past and its impact on the present, while exploring the musicians’ work and the influences of country and Americana through conversation and song.

“Our collaboration with The Smithsonian’s Roots to Pop series has been the perfect union,” says Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association and Foundation. “Since our partnership started in December 2022, it’s been a thrill to bring beloved artists to our nation’s foremost museum. Without Emmylou and Rodney, there might not be an Americana Music Association. As artists, they have consistently pushed creative boundaries with honesty and integrity, and we are proud to call them members of our community.”

 

LOCASH Teams With Savannah Bananas For ‘Wrong Hearts’ Dance Contest

LOCASH. Photo: Josh Beech

LOCASH (Preston Brust and Chris Lucas) have teamed up with the Savannah Bananas to launch the “Wrong Hearts” Dance Contest. The duo are inviting fans to post their own “Wrong Hearts” dance videos on TikTok with the hashtag #LOCASHGOESBANANAS.

On Sept. 1, Brust and Lucas will personally choose the best video, and the winners will receive a once-in-a-lifetime grand prize consisting of a trip for two to Houston for the entire weekend including airfare, hotel, and two VIP tickets to attend the final Savannah Bananas game of 2025 at Daikin Park on Sept. 27. The winners will hang in a private suite with Locash to watch the game, enjoy food and beverages, and even experience a “special surprise.” The most-viewed posts will earn the most entries and have the best chance to win.

 

Ty Myers Surprised With Triple Plaque Presentation During Indy Show

Josh Easler (RECORDS Nashville), Ty Myers and Joe Fisher (RECORDS Nashville). Photo: Helena Akhtar

Ty Myers was surprised onstage during a sold-out headline show at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre in Indianapolis on July 31 with three RIAA plaques. Myers’ current single, “Ends of the Earth,” earned Platinum status, while “Thought It Was Love” and “Drinkin’ Alone” are both Gold. Within six months since the arrival of Myers’ debut album, The Select, featuring solo writes “Ends of the Earth,” “Thought It Was Love,” and “Drinkin’ Alone,” he has already eclipsed over a half-billion global streams, and sold out the entirety of his 66-date headline “The Select Tour.”

JUST IN: MCA Extends Deal With Parker McCollum, Acquires His Catalog

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Pictured (L-R): Red Light Management’s Nick Rhodes, MCA’s Jimmy Rector, Austin Jenkins, Katie McCartney, Derek Anderson, Miranda McDonald, Parker McCollum, Red Light Management’s Enzo DeVincenzo, MCA’s Mike Harris, Rob Femia, Damon Moberly, Stephanie Alexa. Photo: Evan Harney

Parker McCollum has extended his exclusive recording agreement with MCA. Additionally, the company has acquired McCollum’s full catalog, including critically-acclaimed albums The Limestone Kid and Probably Wrong.

“I’m beyond excited to continue my journey with MCA. The team has supported me every step of the way, and I’m thrilled about what we’re building together,” says McCollum. “Acquiring my catalog means the world to me, and I’m grateful to be with a label that values my music, my story, and my future. The best is yet to come.”

“I’ve seen firsthand the tremendous impact Parker has had on country music, and this partnership is a testament to his unwavering talent and work ethic,” shares Mike Harris, President & CEO of MCA. “The team at MCA has had the privilege to watch Parker’s hard work and talent propel him into one of the most important artists in country music today. We are immensely proud to extend our relationship with Parker and to take the next step in his career by acquiring his catalog. Parker’s future in music is incredibly bright, and we cannot wait to see where this next chapter takes him.”

The announcement comes on the heels of his recently released self-titled album. With over 3.2 billion streams, the CMA and ACM nominated artist has earned multiple No. 1 hits and Platinum certifications, and is currently amidst his 2025 tour.

RYMAN Inks With Concord Music Publishing

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Pictured (L-R): Brad Kennard (Concord), Callie Cunningham Nobel (Red Light Management), RYMAN, Lily Bunta (Concord) and Cassidy Zuver (Red Light Management). Photo: Audrey Spillman

Singer-songwriter RYMAN has signed a worldwide co-publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing. The deal includes select parts of RYMAN’s catalog, as well as future works.

The 21 year-old Nashville native’s sound is described as “y’allternative,” combining alternative, singer-songwriter and pop sounds. His storytelling and emotional reach in his songwriting has been praised by Finneas, Role Model and Joe Jonas, among others. Last month, RYMAN became Mom + Pop Music’s first Nashville-based signing.

“I’m super excited to be a part of the Concord family and feel grateful for the new experiences and opportunities it’s already starting to provide,” says RYMAN. “This team really feels like home and I’m grateful to have landed here.”

Upon his signing with Mom + Pop, he released his new single “Green.” The track, co-penned with Hunter West and Quinn Delbridge, has since been featured on Spotify’s “Fresh Finds” and “Fresh Finds Folk” playlists. RYMAN also released “Lucy” and “Lose” earlier this year, which followed his 2024 EP Cowboy Killers. 

“I am delighted to welcome RYMAN to the Concord family,” shared Lily Bunta, A&R Manager at Concord Music Publishing in Nashville. “With exceptional talent as both a songwriter and an artist, Ryman brings a dynamic creative voice to our roster. We are proud to support his journey and can’t wait to see what we will create together.”

RYMAN has spent the past few months on the road opening for Ben Kweller, and will spend the fall supporting Joshua Slone.