Keke Palmer celebrated the release of her new visual album, Just Keke, this week at BMI on Music Row.

The evening started with BMI’s Vice President Creative, Nashville, Clay Bradley, welcoming an at-capacity audience mixed with fans, industry executives and fellow music creators. BMI’s Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton, then started a Q&A with Palmer about her career and what inspired her to make the visual album, which she entirely funded herself as a labor of love. Tayla Parx, who co-produced and co-wrote many of the songs on the album, joined the conversation about the project that’s been well-received by fans and critics alike since its release on June 20. Palmer then surprised the audience with a performance of two of her favorite songs, “Off Script” and “Misunderstood,” backed by Chuck Harmony on keyboard.

The Oak Ridge Boys To Embark On 2025 ‘American Made Christmas Tour’

The Oak Ridge Boys will embark on the “American Made Christmas Tour” this fall. The nine-date run kicks off on Dec. 4 in Florida with stops in Tennessee, Wisconsin, Ohio and more. The band will perform a variety of original hits and Christmas classics during the show.

“Christmas time has always been our favorite time of year,” shares Duane Allen of the band. “Getting to see everyone during the holidays, singing our favorite Christmas songs, both traditional and new, is something I look forward to all year long. Come on out and see us if you can.”

The Oak Ridge Boys ‘American Made Christmas Tour’ Dates Include:
Dec. 04 – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall / Sarasota, Fla.
Dec. 05 – Anderson Music Hall / Hiawassee, Ga.
Dec. 07 – Niswonger Performing Arts Center / Greeneville, Tenn.
Dec. 11 – The Grand Theater / Wausau, Wis.
Dec. 12 – Medina Entertainment Center / Medina, Minn.
Dec. 13 – Crystal Grand Music Theatre / Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
Dec. 18 – Honeywell Center – Ford Theater / Wabash, Ind.
Dec. 19 – Canton Palace Theatre / Canton, Ohio
Dec. 20 – Midland Center For The Arts / Midland, Mich.

 

Noah Hicks Sets His Headlining ‘Small Town Does Tour’ For Fall

Noah Hicks is set to begin his “Small Town Does Tour” this fall. Presented by Peachtree Entertainment, the 16-date trek will kick off in Nashville, Tennessee, on Oct. 10 before continuing to cities including Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia and more, and concluding in Athens, Georgia, on Nov. 5. Brian Fuller and Reid Morris will join Hicks as support on the tour.

“This tour means a lot to me for a bunch of reasons. I named it the ‘Small Town Does Tour’ after one of my recent songs because that really sums up who I am and where I come from,” shares Hicks. “We’ve been working hard on new music, and I can’t wait to finally get out there and share it with the fans who’ve supported me every step of the way!”

Small Town Does Tour Dates:
10/10 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
10/11 – St. Louis, MO – The Golden Record
10/14 – Louisville, KY – PBR Louisville
10/15 – Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar
10/16 – Chicago, IL – Carol’s Pub
10/17 – St. Cloud, MN – Red Carpet Nightclub
10/18 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood Saloon
10/21 – Detroit, MI – El Club
10/22 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works
10/23 – Worcester, MA – Off The Rails Worcester
10/25 – Baltimore, MD – PBR Baltimore
10/28 – Philadelphia, PA – MilkBoy Philadelphia
10/29 – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
10/30 – Isle of Palms, SC – The Windjammer
11/1 – Orlando, FL – PBR Orlando
11/5 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club

 

Jenna Davis To Hit The Road For First-Ever Headline Dates

Jenna Davis will hit the road in November for her first-ever headline tour dates. The announcement comes on the heels of her debut album, Where Did That Girl Go?, which was released earlier this year.

“Stepping into the spotlight for my first headlining shows feels like a dream finally coming true — it’s a mix of excitement and nerves. These aren’t just some shows —it’s the start of something new but also a celebration of how far we’ve come and a reminder that anything is possible with heart, hustle and a whole lot of love,” says Davis.

The shows will kick off on Nov. 6 in Nashville with stops in Dallas and Chicago. Additional dates will be announced in the future.

Nov. 6 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall
Nov. 10 – Dallas, TX – The Cambridge Room at House Of Blues
Nov. 11 – Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern

 

Iam Tongi Slates Headline Tour Run For Fall

American Idol Season 21 winner Iam Tongi is heading out on the road for his first full national headlining run. The “Iam Tongi Fall Tour” will hit 25 cities across the United States this October and November. A second leg with west coast dates will be announced soon.

Tongi was recently featured on Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch soundtrack and made his Grand Ole Opry debut. He is currently on the road this summer including several dates as support for Hawaiian singer-songwriter Maoli on his “Last Sip of Summer Tour,” Niko Moon’s “American Palm Tour,” as well as Kolohe Kai’s “What Aloha Means Tour.”

Iam Tongi Fall Tour:
Oct 7 || Springfield, MO || The Regency Live
Oct 8 || Iowa City, IA || The Englert Theatre
Oct 9 || Cincinnati, OH || Ludlow Garage
Oct 11 || Pontiac, MI || Flagstar Strand Theatre
Oct 14 || Kent, OH || The Kent Stage
Oct 16 || Nashville, TN || Cannery Hall – Mainstage
Oct 17 || Gainesville, GA || Boot Barn Hall
Oct 20 || St. Petersburg, FL || Jannus Live
Oct 21 || Charleston, SC || Music Farm
Oct 22 || St. Augustine, FL || Colonial Oak Music Park
Oct 24 || Orlando, FL || The Social
Oct 25 || Stuart, FL || Terra Fermata
Oct 28 || Annapolis, MD || Rams Head
Oct 29 || Hopewell, VA || The Beacon Theatre
Oct 30 || Lynchburg, VA || Academy of the Arts
Nov 1 || Washington, DC || Hamilton Live
Nov 3 || New York, NY || Gramercy Theatre
Nov 4 || Philadelphia, PA || Ardmore Music Hall
Nov 5 || Boston, MA || The Wilbur
Nov 7 || Waldoboro, ME || The Waldo Theatre
Nov 8 || Albany, NY || Empire Live
Nov 11 || Homer, NY || Homer Centre for the Arts
Nov 13 || Chicago, IL || Bottom Lounge
Nov 14 || Milwaukee, WI || Shank Hall
Nov 15 || Minneapolis, MN || The Dakota

Lainey Wilson‘s style evolution and branding will be the subject of a new “Bell Bottom Country: Creating The Lainey Wilson Look” panel at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Sept. 6 featuring Wilson and two of her main creative collaborators, CeCe Dawson and Raina Gir.

The panel will explore an assortment of Wilson’s aesthetic, and costuming and staging choices, examining how they have aligned with her artistic vision. The panel will also take stock of creative shifts throughout Wilson’s career and look ahead to what’s next for the country star.

Museum writer-editor Jon Freeman will lead the discussion at 2:30 p.m. in the museum’s CMA Theater. The interview is offered in support of the museum’s “Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails” exhibit, which runs until June 2026 and traces Wilson’s story from her upbringing on her family’s farm in Baskin, Louisiana to her rise to global fame.

The program is included with museum admission and free to museum members, but seating is limited and a program ticket is required. Reserve tickets can be found here.

Alan D. Valentine, President & CEO of the Nashville Symphony, has announced he’ll retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, ending his 28-year tenure with the organization.

Since joining the Symphony in 1998, Valentine has led the organization through an unprecedented era of artistic and institutional growth. His visionary leadership helped shape many of the Symphony’s most defining milestones, including the design, financing, and construction of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center; two capital and endowment campaigns totaling $145 million; and the appointment of key artistic leaders, including Leonard Slatkin as Music Advisor.

Under Valentine’s direction, the Symphony has earned 14 Grammys and 27 nominations, produced more than 40 recordings, commissioned and premiered dozens of innovative works including the opera The Jonah People: A Legacy of Struggle and Triumph and Violins of Hope, made its Carnegie Hall debut, and embarked on a sold-out East Coast tour. Valentine also launched the nationally recognized Accelerando program and significantly expanded the Symphony’s reach, engaging more than 550,000 Middle Tennesseans annually through concerts, education programs, and community initiatives. Valentine also guided the organization through some of its most challenging moments, including the 2010 flood that caused $40 million in damage to Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

“Alan’s leadership has had a profound impact on the Nashville Symphony and Nashville,” says Mary Cavarra, Chair of the Board of Directors. “His vision, dedication, and resilience have positioned the Symphony as a cultural cornerstone of our city and a leader in the orchestral world. We are profoundly grateful for his decades of service and leadership and look forward to celebrating his remarkable legacy in the months ahead.”

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the Nashville Symphony and this incredible community,” says Valentine. “Together, we have built something truly special: a world-class orchestra performing in a world-class hall that not only delivers extraordinary musical experiences but also enriches the lives of people across Middle Tennessee. I am deeply grateful to our musicians, staff, boards, volunteers, donors, audiences, and the arts community for their support and for sharing in this journey for the past 28 years.”

In September 2025, Slatkin, an internationally acclaimed conductor and longtime friend of the Nashville Symphony, will return to serve as Music Advisor, ensuring continuity in leadership during the transition period. To ensure a seamless transition and maintain the Symphony’s trajectory of artistic excellence, community impact, and financial sustainability, the Board of Directors has engaged Arts Consulting Group to lead a national search for the Nashville Symphony’s next President & CEO.

“We are committed to conducting a thorough and thoughtful search for our next President & CEO, ensuring we find a leader who will build on Alan’s extraordinary legacy while guiding the Symphony into its next chapter of artistic innovation, community connection, and financial sustainability,” says Teresa Sebastian, Chair of the Search Committee and Board Chair-Elect.