Ella Langley has been unveiled as the headliner for the annual Stars for Second Harvest, taking place June 2 at the Ryman Auditorium.

Langley recently made history with her crossover hit “Choosin’ Texas,” which is currently sitting atop the Billboard 100. She is set to release her sophomore album Dandelion this Friday (April 10), and will embark on “The Dandelion Tour” this May, making arena and amphitheater stops in St. Louis, Savannah, Oklahoma City and more. Langley will also join Morgan Wallen for select dates on the “Still The Problem Tour” throughout the year, as well as make festival appearances at Stagecoach, Rock The Country, CMA Fest and more.

Langley is the first performer revealed for the ERNEST & Friends lineup. Past guests have included Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and more. More performers will be unveiled at a later date.

Tickets are available here. Proceeds from the show benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Actor and musician Sam Palladio has inked with 3686 Records, the independent label founded by Levi Hummon and Eric Arjes. Distribution for 3686 Records is done through The Orchard/Sony.

“Sam’s artistry and integrity has always been evident from the earliest of conversations,” says Arjes. “When we started this label, our vision was to create a home that could support an artist of his caliber. His new music jumps out of the speakers and pulls you right into his life.”

“We’re so excited to welcome Sam to the 3686 Records family,” shares Hummon. “His new music blew us away, and we can’t wait to help bring it into the world. This next chapter really showcases his growth as both a writer and an artist.”

“I’m thrilled to be partnering with 3686 Records,” adds Palladio. “I’ve watched the label grow from its early inception into a collective of passionate creatives championing great artists and songwriting. My music has always lived in a left of centre world, and it was important for me to find a home in Nashville that embraces breaking new ground and supporting unique and contemporary artists.”

“My first debut album the perfect summer’s day before we lost the light was a tribute to my late mother Sally and the challenges of navigating a huge personal loss,” he continues. “At its core though, it had a pulse and heartbeat that helped me dance through the sadness of that time. This new chapter of music is still inspired by my British roots and leans heavier into the indie pop world this time. It represents finding more stability, reconnecting with myself, and the joys and challenges of the heart when starting over.”

Based in Nashville for over 10 years now, Palladio is best known for playing Gunnar Scott on the TV show Nashville. While on the show, he collaborated with a plethora of artists and songwriters across Americana, folk, and country. He has also appeared in The Princess Switch, Humans, Episodes, Rebel, One Love and The Couple Next Door.

He released his debut album the perfect summer’s day before we lost the light in 2024, which was produced by Søren Hansen and Dave Sardy. Palladio will release new music in the coming months.

CAA has promoted Andrew Dominijanni to Music Agent.

Based in the company’s Nashville office in the Global Touring Division, he will support artists across CAA’s country music roster. He first joined CAA in 2020 as an intern before working in the agency’s mailroom, eventually becoming assistant to Marc Dennis and Chad Kudelka. In 2023, he was upped to Booking Professional, and began his time in CAA Elevate last year. Dominijanni holds a degree in Arts, Entertainment and Media Management from Indiana University.

Noah Bryles and Rachel Green out of the company’s Los Angeles office have also been promoted to Music Agent in the Global Touring Division.

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced its 2026 performance schedule, along with more ticket options and some new additions to this year’s festival, which will take place June 11-14 on the 700-acre Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee.

Bonnaroo 2026 will once again present a packed lineup of top artists performing around the clock across more than 10 unique stages over the four-day festival. Highlights include headline performances from Skrillex, The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL and Noah Kahan, along with top-billed live sets from GRiZ, Teddy Swims, The Neighbourhood, Role Model, Kesha and many more. In addition, the 2026 SuperJam will feature Kesha leading an all-star session, ”Kesha Presents: Superjâm Esoteríca: the Alchemy of Pop.”

The festival is also now offering one-day GA, GA+, VIP and Platinum tickets as well as two-day GA tickets. A variety of tickets are on sale now, exclusively via bonnaroo.com. Bonnaroo has also unveiled a number of new additions this year including Camp Busyhead, a special community camp created in partnership with Noah Kahan’s The Busyhead Project, offering fans exclusive morning yoga sessions, a self-care package of fest essentials, tips and tricks from the team, and more. A portion from every Camp Busyhead pass will be donated to @thebusyheadproject to help end the stigma around mental health.

New additions to Bonnaroo’s After Hours lineup include Ganja White Night and an extra Sunrise Set from INZO on June 12. Centeroo shows slated for after midnight also include Turnstile, Major Lazer, Cloonee, Lil Jon, and The Dare (June 12), and “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Bigger & Weirder Late Night Roovue, Chase & Status, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, Gorgon City (Sunrise Set), Snow Strippers and Osees.

Late nights at Bonnaroo 2026 will also feature nightly parties in Outeroo, as well as all-night sets at the Where Stage, which is relocating for the first time to its new home directly in Centeroo. The Where Stage will see performances from Eazybaked, Lumasi, Mary Droppinz, Prob Cause and Richard Finger (June 12) and Big Gigantic, Clozee, Costa, Effin and Smoakland (June 13).

The much-beloved Bonnaroo bandanas will also be back this year, and 2026 will also see the long-awaited return of Bonnaroo Radio, providing exclusive programming like throwback Bonnaroo performances, interviews, traffic and weather updates, and more as fans arrive at the Farm and throughout the weekend.

The T.J. Martell Foundation will honor Martina and John McBride with the Billy Ray Hearn Award of Excellence during the annual Nashville’s Best Cellars Dinner. The award honors industry leaders who exemplify outstanding professional achievement, extraordinary philanthropic contributions and an unwavering commitment to Music’s Cure for Cancer.

The event is set for April 14 at The Bell Tower in Nashville. Proceeds from the event will benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation’s cancer research initiatives. Secure Air is the event’s presenting sponsor. Tickets and tables are available here.

Presented by Troy and Nicole Vollhoffer and Premier Global Production, this year’s gourmet four-course dinner will be crafted by Executive Chef Freddy Money of Atlas in Atlanta. The event will be hosted by Mike Harris, President and CEO Music Corporation of America (MCA), and John Esposito, Co-Founder of HEY NOW Records and former Chairman/CEO of Warner Music Nashville. The Dinner Committee includes Tom Black, Stacy Blythe, Charlie Brusco, Dave Cobb, Derek C. Crownover, Seth England, John Esposito, Steve Gawley, Clint Higham, Eliza Kraft-Olander, Jon Loba, Jordan Pettit, Patrick Sabatini, and John and Natalia Sanzo.