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

Chris Young Kicks Off New Chapter With Latest LP ‘I Didn’t Come Here To Leave’

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Chris Young is heading into a new chapter of his career with his latest album, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave, due out Oct. 17 via Black River Entertainment.

The album’s release date coincides with another special milestone, Young’s eighth anniversary of his induction as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. The product of a two-year journey, I Didn’t Come Here to Leave is Young’s tenth album and first with Black River Entertainment, and features 14 fresh songs and 11 co-writes co-produced by Young alongside Andy Sheridan. Young offered fans a taste of this new chapter with the 2025 single “Til The Last One Dies,” which is rising at country radio and streaming. The title track,“I Didn’t Come Here To Leave,” is out now.

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“At this point in my career, I hope someone listens to this album and says ‘Wow, he dug deep,’” Young explains. “The funny thing is, I’m here saying ‘Yeah, it’s one of the best things I’ve ever made,’ and I believe it wholeheartedly. It’s wild to step back and see a really long list of things I’ve gotten to do already … But I didn’t come here to leave.”

Lily Rose Plots ‘I Know What I Want Tour’ For Fall

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Lily Rose. Photo: Rachel Deeb

Lily Rose is hitting the road this fall with her “I Know What I Want Tour” kicking off Sept. 11 in Boston.

The 17-date run will visit New York, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Louisville, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Rose’s hometown of Atlanta and more through Nov. 8. Rising artist Scoot Teasley will join as direct support. Presale begins July 10, with general onsale launching July 11 via lilyrosemusic.net.

“I feel so lucky and excited to head out on another headlining tour this year,” shares Rose. “I truly have the best fans in the world, and getting to play some of my favorite cities – plus a few new ones – is going to be incredible. I’m especially pumped to share the new music we’ve been working on. And bringing out Scoot with me is just the cherry on top — he’s insanely talented, and I know my fans are going to love getting to know him and his music.”

The new tour follows a standout summer for Rose, marked by the release of fan-favorite tracks including “End Like This,” “Seein’ Blue,” “Let You Know When I Get There” and the tour’s namesake, “I Know What I Want.”

“I Know What I Want Tour” Dates with Special Guest Scoot Teasley:
Sept. 11, 2025 in Boston, Mass. at Paradise Rock Club
Sept. 12, 2025 in Hampton, N.H. at Wally’s Pub
Sept. 18, 2025 in Anderson, S.C. at Wendell’s Dippin Branch
Sept. 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Ga. at Buckhead Theatre
Sept. 20, 2025 in Huntsville, Ala. at Von Braun Center
Sept. 24, 2025 in New York, N.Y. at Gramercy Theatre
Sept. 25, 2025 in Washington, D.C. at Union Stage
Sept. 26, 2025 in Leesburg, Va. at Tally Ho Theatre
Oct. 2, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tenn. at The Signal
Oct. 3, 2025 in Charlotte, N.C. at Coyote Joe’s
Oct. 4, 2025 in Isle of Palms, S.C. at The Wind Jammer
Oct. 16, 2025 in Columbia, Mo. at The Blue Note
Oct. 17, 2025 in Fayetteville, Ark. at JJ’s Live
Oct. 18, 2025 in St. Louis, Mo. at Old Rock House *
Nov. 6, 2025 in Louisville, Ky. at Mercury Ballroom
Nov. 7, 2025 in Indianapolis, Ind. at 8 Seconds Saloon
Nov. 8, 2025 in Rootstown, Ohio at Dusty Armadillo

* No Scoot Teasley

CMHOFM To Host Interview With Chris Hillman & Dwight Yoakam

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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is slated to host an in-depth interview with Chris Hillman and Dwight Yoakam on Aug. 23, led by Erin Osmon.

The interview is offered in support of the museum’s exhibition Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country-Rock. The exhibit, which will conclude its nearly three-year run on Sept. 16, traces the L.A.-based communities of visionary singers, songwriters and musicians who, from the 1960s through the 1980s, frequented local nightclubs, embraced country music, created and shaped the musical fusion country-rock.

Hillman, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, began his career playing bluegrass in California-based bands before founding multiple country-rock bands.

Known for his classic country sound, Yoakam has a multiple Gold and Platinum records along with two dozen top 20 country singles.

Tickets for the event are required and available now. 

The Store To Host Second Annual School Store

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The Store, a nonprofit free grocery store in Middle Tennessee serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, has announced its second annual School Store, a project aimed at providing school supplies for the families currently utilizing their services. The initiative will collect new high-quality backpacks and stainless-steel water bottles throughout July. It is estimated that 500 children will be served through this program. The children will also receive school supply boxes filled with traditional supplies thanks to a donation from Geodis.

Donations may be dropped off at The Store or the partnering locations between July 7 and July 25. Collection sites include 12 South Taproom, Nashville Zoo, Centennial Midtown, Orange Theory (Brentwood, Downtown, Melrose, Midtown, Nolensville), CMA Building, Rumble Boxing (Gulch), Garage Barre & Bike, Shed Bellemeade, Let it Shine Gymnastics, The Happy Hour, Level Group Ltd. and Title Boxing (Church Street). Additionally, Kroger Bellevue (Hwy 70), Brentwood and Green Hills stores will collect items July 19 and 20.

“Our customers face not only food insecurity, but lack of resources for important things like school supplies,” shared Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, co-founders of The Store. “We continue to be grateful for the generous Nashville community that helps us provide much-needed support for our families as they gear up for a great school year ahead.”

More information on accessing these resources or volunteering time is available here.