Tucker Beathard Re-Signs With Little Louder Music

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Tucker Beathard has extended his publishing deal with Little Louder Music. The Nashville native has earned cuts with Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Tucker Wetmore, Gavin Adcock, Jackson Dean, Kameron Marlowe and more. His debut single, “Rock On,” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Currently his song “Backup Plan,” co-written with Jon Sherwood and Jimi Bell and recorded by Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs, is approaching the top 10 on Billboard’s US Country Airplay chart.

“I am very proud to work with Tucker, not only for his talents but his character. He is not a talker, he is a doer and what he has been doing is quietly writing some of the best songs in town,” said Little Louder Music President, Arturo Buenahora Jr.. “We’re honored to continue our partnership with Tuck.”

“Arturo and Little Louder have always cared more about music they believe in than worrying about what’s popular and have championed outside-the-box writers since the beginning,” shared Beathard. “I am blessed to continue to be a part of what they’re doing.”

Ana Cristina Cash Signs Worldwide Publishing Agreement With BMG

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Pictured (L-R): BMG’s Dimitri Farougias; Ana Cristina Cash; Loeb & Loeb’s Tiffany Dunn
and BMG’s Chris Oglesby

Country and Latin singer-songwriter Ana Cristina Cash has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with BMG. The new partnership will see BMG administer Cash’s catalog and future releases across the globe, including both her English and Spanish-language works.

Raised in Miami of Cuban descent, Cash is bilingual and began a professional career in music at the age of six. She quickly became an accomplished champion of the singing competitions on the variety show, Sabado Gigante. Cash signed to Sony Music’s Latin division at 15 and recorded her debut album, Ana Cristina, in Spanish. In 2004, she was nominated for the Premio Lo Nuestro Award, and the following year went on to become the first Hispanic-American to perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” for a presidential inauguration for President Bush in 2005.

In 2016, she married producer John Carter Cash and has been living and recording music in Nashville for a decade, primarily in their historical studio, The Cash Cabin Studio. Cash’s vocals or songs have also been featured on recordings by T Bone Burnett, Natalie Cole, Juanes, Brad Paisley, Johnny Cash, The Carter Family, Los Tigres Del Norte, Marisela, Juanes, John Carter Cash, Norman Blake, John McEuen and more.

“It is great to find individuals who make a difference. Ana Cristina does,” says Chris Oglesby, VP, Head of Creative, BMG Publishing. “Her genre-bending approach to her craft adds a breath of fresh air to listeners. We are honored to have her be a part of BMG.”

“I’m excited to partner with BMG and look forward to collaborating with their talented teams in Nashville, Latin America, and beyond,” shares Cash. “This partnership opens up incredible opportunities for my music to reach even more listeners around the world, and I can’t wait to get started.”

ACM Special Award Honorees Announced

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The Academy of Country Music has revealed the recipients of the Special Awards for the 60th Academy Of Country Music Awards, who will celebrated during the upcoming Academy Of Country Music Honors on Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards.

Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, Twisters, the late Ben Vaughn and Lori Badgett will be honored during the 18th annual celebration during an unforgettable evening of live music and tributes. Performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Eric Church and Ben Vaughn have both been chosen to each receive the ACM Icon Award, honoring the contributions of Cliffie Stone, who was known for his producing work along with his country music career. The award is presented to an artist, duo/group or industry leader who has advanced the popularity of the genre through their contributions in multiple facets of the industry, such as songwriting, recording, production, touring, film, television, literary works, philanthropic contributions, and other goodwill efforts.

Luke Combs has been named the recipient of this year’s ACM International Award, inspired by Jim Reeves. The award is presented to a country music artist, duo/group or industry leader for outstanding contributions to the growth of Country Music throughout the world.

Jelly Roll has been chosen to receive the ACM Lifting Lives Award, honoring the contributions of Gary Haber, a business manager and past president of ACM Lifting Lives. This award is presented to a country artist, duo/group, or industry professional who is devoted to improving lives through the power of music, has a generosity of spirit, and is committed to serving others.

Cody Johnson will receive this year’s ACM Spirit Award. The award is inspired by Merle Haggard and is presented to a singer-songwriter who is continuing the legacy of country legend and 20-time ACM Award recipient Haggard by following his/her own path, crafting great songs and epitomizing Merle’s spirit through genuine performances and great storytelling.

Randy Travis has been chosen as the recipient of the ACM Milestone Award, honoring the contributions of Gene Weed, who directed and produced the ACM Awards for more than 30 years. This award is presented to a country artist, duo/group or industry leader for a specific, unprecedented or outstanding achievement in the field of country music during the preceding calendar year.

Rissi Palmer will receive the ACM Lift Every Voice Award. This award is presented to a country artist, duo/group, industry leader or affiliate/partner who plays a pivotal role in elevating underrepresented voices throughout the country genre, transcending demographics and geography. The nominee for this category is proposed by the rising leaders in the Academy’s LEVel UP: Lift Every Voice program, a two-year curriculum designed to empower participants to play a pivotal role in expanding the horizons of country into new audiences that transcend demographics and geography.

Mac McAnally is the recipient of this year’s ACM Poet’s Award. This award is presented to a country songwriter for outstanding and longstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their career, with special consideration given to a song or songs’ impact on the culture of country music.

Twisters is this year’s winner of the ACM Film Award, inspired by Tex Ritter, which recognizes an outstanding TV movie, series or feature film released during the preceding calendar year which prominently features country music. The 2024 summer blockbuster from Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and Amblin Entertainment was directed by Oscar nominee Lee Isaac Chung and stars Daisy Edgar Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos.

City National Bank executive Lori Badgett has been chosen to receive the ACM Service Award, which honors the contributions of Mae Boren Axton. This award is presented to an outstanding country artist, duo/group or industry leader in recognition of years of dedication and service to the Academy of Country Music.

Previously announced ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year winner Lainey Wilson, ACM Songwriter of the Year winner Jessie Jo Dillon, and ACM Studio Recording Award and Industry Award winners, will also be feted at ACM Honors.

“This year’s ACM Special Awards honorees each have played an essential role in country music’s success,” says Kerri Edwards, Chair of the ACM Special Awards committee. “From some of country music’s legendary artists to the incredible songwriters and powerhouse executives, we are so excited to celebrate these well-deserved recipients next month at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Congratulations to all the honorees,” she continued.

Tickets for ACM Honors will be available to ACM A-List email newsletter subscribers and Academy members through an exclusive pre-sale beginning tomorrow (July 10), with general on-sale beginning July 11 through AXS. Fans can subscribe now to the A-List here to gain access to Thursday’s pre-sale.

JUST IN: Brown Sellers Brown Rebrands To Quartz Hill Music Group, Taps Ash Bowers As EVP

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Ash Bowers. Photo: Noah Johnson

Brown Sellers Brown, home to Quartz Hill Records, Stone Country Records and BSB Management, has rebranded to Quartz Hill Music Group. Additionally, the company has elevated Ash Bowers to Executive Vice President for Quartz Hill Music Group. In his new role, Bowers will oversee all daily operations for Quartz Hill Records and Stone Country Records as well as continue to direct management strategy and operations for multiple acts on the BSB Management roster.

Bowers began his career as a songwriter signed to Stoney Creek records where he secured cuts with Keith Urban, Brad Paisley and Dustin Lynch. He co-founded co-founded a publishing and management company in 2013 before joining Brown Sellers Brown in January 2025 as Director of Artist Management and A&R Support.

“I’m incredibly excited to step into the role of Executive Vice President at Quartz Hill Music Group. This new season of rebranding and restructuring marks a new chapter for the company, and I’m honored to help lead the charge. We have some of the most talented and inspiring artists in the industry, and it’s a privilege to support their creative journeys. Above all, I see this role as a chance to serve Jesus through leadership—using every connection and opportunity as a way to reflect His purpose for me in the music industry,” says Bowers.

“Since I first signed Ash to Stoney Creek Records back in the early 2000’s, I knew that he was going to have a big impact on the Nashville music community. All these years later, Ash has been proving me right all along! Jason, Paul and I are very excited to have Ash join our family. I always knew Ash was a person of strong faith. I’ve always had a lot of trust in Ash and in his ability to lead our team in the right direction as we continue to grow and expand our reach,” says Quartz Hill Music Group Founder/President Benny Brown.

As part of the, email addresses will change for several team members including Bowers (Ash@qhmusicgroup.com), April Rider (April@qhmusicgroup.com), Natalie Kilgore (Natalie@qhmusicgroup.com), Anthony Priwer (Anthony@qhmusicgroup.com), Angela Wheeler (Angela@qhmusicgroup.com), Jessica Crans (Jessica@qhmusicgroup.com), Hannah Kennedy (Hannah@qhmusicgroup.com) and Noah Johnson (Noah@qhmusicgroup.com), effective immediately.

David Nail Launches New ‘Hotel Keys Tour’

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David Nail kicks off his nationwide “Hotel Keys Tour” tomorrow (July 10) in Charleston, SC. The trek, which runs through November, shares its name with his latest single “Hotel Keys,” set for release on July 11.

“Hotel Keys” captures the emotional cost of chasing a dream, the moments taken for granted and the toll life on the road can take. The track includes complementary vocals by co-writer Dave Barnes and depicts scenes from cold nights in Baltimore to coffee in Chicago, all while reckoning with years spent chasing something you love.

The “Hotel Keys Tour” will include stops in Richmond, Colorado Springs, Ann Arbor, Omaha and more, including a return to Nashville for Nail’s debut at AmericanaFest 2025. Tickets and more information are available at davidnail.com.

Trey Pendley Inks With WME & Blue Harbor Music

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Pictured (Front Row, L-R): Shelby Marvel (Make Wake), Steve Markland (Blue Harbor Music), Katie Dean (Leo33), Jay Williams (WME), Beth Hamilton (WME) and Natalie Osborne (Leo33). (Back Row, L-R): Trey Pendley, Chris Fabiani (Leo33), Joseph Manzo (Leo33), David Murray (Wiles + Taylor), Meg Goggins (Leo33), Kendall Lettow (Blue Harbor Music), Miller Arant (Blue Harbor Music) and Dusty Cantrell (Leo33).

Leo33 songwriter and artist Trey Pendley has inked with WME for global representation. He also joins the roster at Blue Harbor Music, rounding out his team, which includes Wiles + Taylor for business management, RitholzLevyFields handling legal and Make Wake Artists for Management.

“It’s pretty surreal to have WME, Blue Harbor, Wiles + Taylor, and RitholzLevyFields all on board. These are people who believe in the music and in me as a person and that means the world,” says Pendley. “I’ve always just tried to write honest songs and stay true to who I am — so to have a team around me that gets that, and wants to build something real, is a huge blessing.”

“When Shelby [Marvel] and the team at Make Wake first introduced us to Trey, we were blown away — from his background to stories and songwriting,” shares WME Co-Head Jay Williams. “The entire team at WME is thrilled to be working with Trey and join this amazing team.”

“Trey is as authentic and honest as they come. He shares his real-life stories in a way that makes you feel, as a listener, as though you’ve lived it too,” adds Steve Markland of Blue Harbor Music. “Trey is a classic from his singing to his songs. Can’t wait for the world to hear his music.”

Pendley’s latest release, “Drunk as Any Rich Man,” arrived June 27.

Luke Jensen & Megan McCaffrey Join Lost Highway & Capitol Records Nashville

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Pictured (L-R): Luke Jensen, Megan McCaffrey

Lost Highway and Capitol Nashville have added Luke Jensen and Megan McCaffrey to its combined radio team.

Jensen has been appointed Vice President, Promotion and McCaffrey has been named Regional Director, Promotion.

“As the cultural landscape continues to evolve, radio promotion serves as an integral piece to the overall development and advancement of an artist’s career,” says Robert Knotts, Co-Head of Lost Highway alongside Jake Gear. “Luke and Megan are widely respected across the radio community and will make a real difference for our collective artists.”

“It was a no-brainer for us to invest in a best-in-class radio promotion team from the outset given radio’s powerful audience reach,” shares Candice Watkins, President of Capitol Records Nashville. “We’re proud to welcome Luke and Megan and we’re confident in the value they’ll bring to our artists.”

Jensen comes to Lost Highway/CapitolRecords Nashville from Monument Records where he was Vice President of Promotion. Prior to Monument, he served in the radio promotion department of Arista Nashville.

McCaffrey has more than eight years of music industry experience in radio promotion, marketing and brand partnerships with time at Monument Records, Universal Music Group and Live In The Vineyard.

Jensen and McCaffrey will be based in Nashville. Additional radio staff for Lost Highway and Capitol Nashville’s combined team will be announced in the coming months.

Healing Appalachia Unveils Full 2025 Lineup [Exclusive]

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Healing Appalachia, the nonprofit festival created by Tyler Childers and his manager to raise money to fight opioid addiction, has unveiled this year’s lineup. The event is slated for Sept. 18- 20 in Kentucky.

Thursday kicks off the weekend with Andy Frasco & The U.N. and Jeremy Short.

Friday will be headlined by Chris Stapleton, Molly Tuttle, The Infamous Stringdusters and Jesse Welles, and will feature Lukas Nelson, Sunny War, Desert Hollow, Corduroy Brown and The Montvales, Jeremy Pinnell and Moose Miller.

Saturday’s headliners include Tyler Childers, Remi Wolf, Blackberry Smoke, American Aquarium, Cole Chaney. Also taking the stage will be Jonas Conner, Hill Country Devil, Brad Goodall, Conrad Moore, Willie T. Taylor and The Carriers, Kindred Valley and Jack Browning.

“At Hope in the Hills we are equal parts humbled and honored at the eclectic mix of talented artists joining us at Healing Appalachia to graciously and joyously share their musical gifts that will bring people together in empathy, in love and in supportive action for one another during National Recovery Month,” says Dave Lavender, President for Hope in the Hills.

The festival, run completely by volunteers in recovery, is the biggest Narcan administration certification site and provides free Narcan to attendees. The money raised funds local clinics, provides housing resources to those in recovery, gives access to music therapy and more.

TAIT Acquires Gallagher Staging and Productions

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TAIT has acquired Gallagher Staging and Productions, a custom set fabricator and staging provider with four locations across North America. The company currently offers live concert production, brand experience, placemaking and location-based experience. The acquisition will expand TAIT’s offerings into markets such as outdoor festivals and film and TV.

“We’re excited to bring Gallagher into TAIT to expand and strengthen our live entertainment offerings, creating more opportunity to meet clients where they are, no matter the scale of their productions or geography,” says Brian Levine, Chief Executive – Live & Brand, TAIT. “We will maintain the same products, technology and commitment known from both companies while enhancing Gallagher’s offerings across staging and automation and adding a larger presence in Nashville, Los Angeles and the Bay Area for TAIT.”

“Joining the TAIT and Gallagher teams feels like the natural next step in our company and builds upon the legacy we’ve created in the industry,” Joey Gallagher, CEO, Gallagher Staging and Productions added. “We’re excited to bring our partners and clients new access to renowned automation capabilities and overhead rigging that will expand the possibilities for global productions.”

Kip Moore Extends ‘Solitary Tracks World Tour’ Into Fall

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Kip Moore. Photo: PJ Brown

Kip Moore has announced he will continue his “Solitary Tracks World Tour” this fall beginning Oct. 17 in Pueblo, Colorado.  The dates will feature a stacked lineup of supporting acts including McCoy Moore, Leon Macjen and Caylee Hammack.

Moore will visit Cheyenne, Bozeman, Detroit, Cincinnati, Atlanta and more, including a Nashville date at the Ryman on Dec. 18. Fans can purchase tickets to the tour beginning July 11 at kipmoore.net.

“There is truly nothing that comes close to the feeling and connection we feel when we’re with our crowds on our fall tour,” shares Moore. “There’s an element to every show where neither the fans nor us know exactly how the night will play out. We’ve played for three hours on occasion. And, I always wanted to make an attempt at bringing the music into different countries and cultures, but to see what it’s grown into is beyond what I had in my head. I’m also excited for who we have coming out this fall, I take it very seriously in choosing acts to bring out with us and Leon, Caylee and McCoy are all truly special and individual artists.”

The announcement of the new dates comes on the heels of the international leg of Moore’s tour, which included sold-out shows across Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Germany and the U.K. He is currently out on the road this summer as part of the “Billy Currington & Kip Moore: Live In Concert Tour” playing to capacity crowds across the country.

“Solitary Tracks Fall Tour” Official Dates:
10.17 – Pueblo, CO – Pueblo Memorial Hall*^
10.18 – Cheyenne, WY – The Lincoln*^
10.23 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory*^
10.24 – Bozeman, MT – The Elm*^
10.25 – Bozeman, MT – The Elm*^
10.30 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection *^
10.31 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall*^
11.1 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall*^
11.6 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note*
11.7 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion*
11.8 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre*
11.13 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom*
11.14 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom*
11.15 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount*
12.4 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s#
12.5 – Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues#
12.6 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre#
12.11 – Portland, ME – State Theater*
12.12 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater*
12.13 – Colombus, OH – The Bluestone*
12.18 – Nashville, TN – The Ryman Auditorium*
12.19 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre*
12.20 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal*

*McCoy Moore
*^Leon Majcen
#Caylee Hammack