The latest edition of The MusicRow Weekly captures a flurry of major industry news, spotlighting significant executive shifts and landmark signings. Click here to see the full edition.
At Music Corporation of America (MCA), Rob Femia has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer, adding the title to his existing role as Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs. Femia now oversees operations across the label group’s roster, which includes EMI Records Nashville, Lucille Records, Mercury Nashville, and MCA Nashville.
On the radio front, Big Loud Records has made a notable addition with the hiring of veteran broadcaster Lauren “LT” Thomas as Senior Vice President, Radio Promotion. She joins recently promoted SVP Tyler Waugh and will report directly to EVP Stacy Blythe.
WME is also making strategic moves, announcing that industry veteran Leslie Cohea will join as Partner and Music Touring Executive. Cohea officially starts on July 14.
Taylor Swift revealed that she has bought back her master recording catalog from Shamrock Capital, securing ownership of her six original studio albums. In a letter posted to her website, Swift described the acquisition as a deeply personal victory in her fight for artist control and ownership.
Country star Kane Brown is branching out into film with his feature debut in the upcoming romantic comedy The Token Groomsman. Starring alongside Taylor Lautner, Brown will play Neil, the loyal and humorous best friend who guides Lautner’s character through a chaotic weekend pursuit of money and love.
Celebrated singer-songwriter Lori McKenna has renewed her long-standing relationship with Creative Nation, extending her publishing, management, and record deals with the independent company.
Hudson Westbrook has signed a record deal with River House Artists in partnership with Warner Music Nashville, while Cole Goodwin has signed a record deal with Big Machine Records.
Leadership Music has announced its incoming Class of 2026, welcoming 46 new members to its prestigious program. Beginning in October, participants will engage in an eight-month journey to gain comprehensive insight into the music industry, fostering cross-functional knowledge and deep networking opportunities.
Post Malone is stepping further into Nashville’s cultural landscape with plans to open a massive new entertainment venue at 305 Broadway. In partnership with TC Restaurant Group, the 26,000-square-foot space will boast six bars, three stages, a full-service restaurant, and a rooftop. The site is under renovation with a focus on preserving its historic architecture, and once complete, it will feature the largest ground-floor footprint on Broadway.
On the publishing side, Micah Wilshire has inked an exclusive, global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, while Sony Music Publishing has secured two new signees: Joe Reeves and country artist Frank Ray, who joins under a worldwide agreement. Presley Barker has also joined Universal Music Publishing Nashville with an exclusive publishing deal.
Riser House Entertainment is expanding its internal team, adding three new members across key departments. Alex Heimerman has been named Vice President, Streaming & Strategic Partnerships. Hayley Irvine comes on board as Product Manager, and Eliza Charette joins as Project and Label Relations Coordinator.
In agency news, Jayson Entertainment Group has announced the creation of a new agency division, to be led by Matt Malcolm. His leadership will guide the company’s efforts to expand its footprint in artist representation and booking.
One of the more unique partnerships this week comes from Spirit Music Group, which has launched a joint publishing venture with NFL star DeAndre Hopkins and music exec Erik Belz. The new venture, LASA Music, will be led creatively by Belz, and has announced its flagship signing: Lecade. The deal includes select catalog songs and future works, marking a bold crossover between sports and music.
In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Morgan Wallen takes the No. 1 spot with “Just In Case.” Explore more chart data here.
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/by Madison HahnenThe latest edition of The MusicRow Weekly captures a flurry of major industry news, spotlighting significant executive shifts and landmark signings. Click here to see the full edition.
At Music Corporation of America (MCA), Rob Femia has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer, adding the title to his existing role as Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs. Femia now oversees operations across the label group’s roster, which includes EMI Records Nashville, Lucille Records, Mercury Nashville, and MCA Nashville.
On the radio front, Big Loud Records has made a notable addition with the hiring of veteran broadcaster Lauren “LT” Thomas as Senior Vice President, Radio Promotion. She joins recently promoted SVP Tyler Waugh and will report directly to EVP Stacy Blythe.
WME is also making strategic moves, announcing that industry veteran Leslie Cohea will join as Partner and Music Touring Executive. Cohea officially starts on July 14.
Taylor Swift revealed that she has bought back her master recording catalog from Shamrock Capital, securing ownership of her six original studio albums. In a letter posted to her website, Swift described the acquisition as a deeply personal victory in her fight for artist control and ownership.
Country star Kane Brown is branching out into film with his feature debut in the upcoming romantic comedy The Token Groomsman. Starring alongside Taylor Lautner, Brown will play Neil, the loyal and humorous best friend who guides Lautner’s character through a chaotic weekend pursuit of money and love.
Celebrated singer-songwriter Lori McKenna has renewed her long-standing relationship with Creative Nation, extending her publishing, management, and record deals with the independent company.
Hudson Westbrook has signed a record deal with River House Artists in partnership with Warner Music Nashville, while Cole Goodwin has signed a record deal with Big Machine Records.
Leadership Music has announced its incoming Class of 2026, welcoming 46 new members to its prestigious program. Beginning in October, participants will engage in an eight-month journey to gain comprehensive insight into the music industry, fostering cross-functional knowledge and deep networking opportunities.
Post Malone is stepping further into Nashville’s cultural landscape with plans to open a massive new entertainment venue at 305 Broadway. In partnership with TC Restaurant Group, the 26,000-square-foot space will boast six bars, three stages, a full-service restaurant, and a rooftop. The site is under renovation with a focus on preserving its historic architecture, and once complete, it will feature the largest ground-floor footprint on Broadway.
On the publishing side, Micah Wilshire has inked an exclusive, global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, while Sony Music Publishing has secured two new signees: Joe Reeves and country artist Frank Ray, who joins under a worldwide agreement. Presley Barker has also joined Universal Music Publishing Nashville with an exclusive publishing deal.
Riser House Entertainment is expanding its internal team, adding three new members across key departments. Alex Heimerman has been named Vice President, Streaming & Strategic Partnerships. Hayley Irvine comes on board as Product Manager, and Eliza Charette joins as Project and Label Relations Coordinator.
In agency news, Jayson Entertainment Group has announced the creation of a new agency division, to be led by Matt Malcolm. His leadership will guide the company’s efforts to expand its footprint in artist representation and booking.
One of the more unique partnerships this week comes from Spirit Music Group, which has launched a joint publishing venture with NFL star DeAndre Hopkins and music exec Erik Belz. The new venture, LASA Music, will be led creatively by Belz, and has announced its flagship signing: Lecade. The deal includes select catalog songs and future works, marking a bold crossover between sports and music.
In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Morgan Wallen takes the No. 1 spot with “Just In Case.” Explore more chart data here.
The MusicRow Weekly is delivered every Friday, featuring Nashville’s top music industry news, exclusive interviews, song reviews, radio and songwriter charts and more. Sign up for free here.
Waylon Wyatt Releases Second EP, Receives First Gold Certification
/by Lauryn SinkWaylon Wyatt has released his second EP, Out Of The Blue, via Music Soup/Darkroom Records. The EP features his recently released single “Sincerely, Your Son,” as well as previously released tracks “Smoke & Embers” (with Willow Avalon) and “I’d Be Delighted” and three brand new songs. Additionally, Wyatt was presented his first RIAA Gold certification for his single “Arkansas Diamond” during the Country Central writers round at CMA Fest.
Pictured: Keith Levy / Wasserman, Justin Lubliner / Darkroom, Max Motley / Music Soup, Layne Cooperstein / Darkroom, Waylon Wyatt / Artist, Charley Potter, Marc Caceres/ Pretty Sweet Management, Sean Lewow / Music Soup, Yitzi Peetluk / Wasserman
The release comes on the heels of his biggest tour announcement to date. His headline tour, which sold over 18,000 tickets upon launch, kicks off in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Sept. 6 and will wrap in Houston, Texas on Nov. 21.
Wyatt recently wrapped his sold-out headline “Til The Sun Goes Down Tour” while simultaneously supporting Sam Barber and Turnpike Troubadors on tour. His debut EP of the same name has garnered over 55 million streams across platforms.
Out Of The Blue EP Tracklist:
1. “I’d Be Delighted” (Waylon Wyatt Potter)
2. “The Lord And A Lady” (Waylon Wyatt Potter)
3. “Old Habits” (Waylon Wyatt Potter)
4. “Smoke & Embers” (JR Atkins, Waylon Wyatt Potter, Willow Avalon)
5. “Out Of The Blue” (Waylon Wyatt Potter)
6. “Sincerely, Your Son” (Waylon Wyatt Potter)
Russell Dickerson’s Latest Album ‘Famous Back Home’ Due In August
/by Lorie HollabaughRussell Dickerson will wrap the summer with the release of his fourth studio album Famous Back Home on Aug. 22 via Triple Tigers.
The 12-track project includes 10 songs co-written by Dickerson, along with the first two outside cuts of his career. Co-produced by Dickerson and longtime collaborator Josh Kerr, plus Casey Brown and Chris LaCorte on select songs, the album highlights Dickerson’s evolution as both an artist and a storyteller and reflects who he is at his core: a hitmaker, husband, father and proud hometown hero.
The album features “Dust,” a nod to David Lee Murphy’s “Dust on the Bottle,” and “Heard It In A Country Song,” which salutes some of country’s most iconic lyrics with ‘90s-inspired hooks and Dickerson’s roots-R&B groove. Vince Gill lends his vocals to “Never Leave,” a stripped-down plea for redemption, while “Sippin On Top of the World” delivers a stadium-ready anthem. Up-tempo highlights like “Worth Your Wild” and “Sunrise in My Silverado” bring fresh energy, fusing ‘80s pop influences with golden-hour charm. “For A Truck” and “Love That I Love You” explore love, loss and longing, while “16 Me” reflects on growing up and looking back. The already-released single “Bones” pays tribute to lasting, unconditional love, while “Happen To Me” marked the biggest streaming debut of Dickerson’s career.
“Growing up in a small town, I had this idea ‘I’m going to make it out of here. I’m going to make it big. Everybody is going to know my name,’” says Dickerson. “But then you have a family and it’s like, ‘Actually, all I want to do is be famous at home.’ The further down this road I get, the more I realize the only thing that matters is my family.”
Dickerson launched the second leg of his “Russellmania Tour” yesterday (June 5) with a sold-out show in New York, where he was also honored with a double Platinum certification for “Love You Like I Used To.”
Famous Back Home Track List:
1. “Dust” (Russell Dickerson, Josh Kerr, John Byron)
2. “Sippin On Top of the World” (Travis Wood, Casey Brown, Hunter Phelps)
3. “Happen To Me” (Russell Dickerson, Chris LaCorte, Jessie Jo Dillon, Chase McGill, Robert Hazard)
4. “Worth Your Wild” (Russell Dickerson, Parker Welling, Casey Brown)
5. “Heard It In A Country Song” (Russell Dickerson, Chase McGill, Chris LaCorte, Parker Welling)
6. “Sunrise in my Silverado” (Russell Dickerson, Chase McGill, Hunter Phelps, Casey Brown)
7. “For A Truck” (Russell Dickerson, Blake Pendergrass, Casey Brown)
8. “Love That I Love You” (Russell Dickerson, Casey Brown, Ashley Gorley, Chris LaCorte)
9. “Never Leave” (Josh Miller, Greylan James, Matt Roy)
10. “Bones” (Russell Dickerson, Parker Welling, Chris LaCorte, Chris McGill)
11. “16 Me” (Russell Dickerson, Andy Albert, Chris LaCorte, Cole Taylor)
12. “Famous Back Home” (Russell Dickerson, Casey Brown, Parker Welling)
Layoffs Impact Academy Of Country Music
/by Madison Hahnen“Coming off a successful 60th ACM Awards week and renewal with Prime Video through 2028, the Academy implemented a strategic staff realignment in an effort to support its future business and growth initiatives, resulting in the elimination of five staff positions across various departments including communications, marketing, events and community relations,” the ACM told Billboard in a statement. “We thank these individuals for their dedication and contributions to the work of the Academy.”
Those included in the layoffs are Alexis Bingham (Coordinator, Events), Lexi Cothran (Senior Manager, Communications and Strategic Initiatives), Jesse Knutson (Director, Publicity and Media Relations) and Brittany Uhniat (Manager, Creative and Content Production).
Before joining ACM, Knutson previously held roles at Nashville’s NewsChannel 5 (WTVF) and other various news station roles. Bingham started as an intern at the company before joining full time in 2021. Before joining ACM last year, Cothran held roles at Shore Fire Media and Sweet Talk PR. Uhniat joined ACM from Resin8 Music where she served as a Creative Coordinator.
Morgan Wallen’s ‘Just In Case’ Tops MusicRow Radio Chart
/by John Nix ArledgeMorgan Wallen; Photo: Spidey Smith
Morgan Wallen is back at the No. 1 position on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart with his track, “Just In Case.”
The song appears on Wallens’ recent, fourth studio album I’m The Problem, and was written by Wallen, Alex Bak, John Byron, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Blake Pendergrass, Josh Thompson, Charlie Handsome and Ernest Smith.
I’m The Problem has achieved historic success, debuting at No. 1 in seven countries. In the U.S., he broke his own record for the most simultaneous entries on the Billboard Hot 100, with 37 songs charting at once.
“Just In Case” currently sits at No. 11 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 11 on the Mediabase chart.
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Lanie Gardner Shares Snapshots Of Life On New ‘Polaroids’ EP
/by Lorie HollabaughLanie Gardner has released her new EP, Polaroids, today (June 6) via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.
The six-track EP was produced by Oscar Charles, Jonathan Singleton and Chris Ganoudis, and blends modern country grit with alt-pop edge and acoustic soul. Building on the intimacy of her 2024 debut album A Songwriter’s Diary, Gardner widens the lens with this new project, which includes previously-released “Buzzkill” and “Concrete Cowboy.”
“Polaroids feels like a time capsule of everything I’ve lived and learned these past few years,” shares Gardner. “Each song is a snapshot of a moment that shaped me — the highs, the heartbreak and everything along the way.”
Gardner celebrated the new release with a string of appearances at CMA Fest this week, including performances at Spotify House, the Reverb Stage, and Ole Red’s On The Rise Opry celebration, as well as a surprise spotlight set at Darius Rucker and Friends at The Ryman. Today, she’ll perform at this year’s CMT Next Women of Country program at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, followed by her Polaroids EP release party at Chief’s Bar in downtown Nashville.
Gardner will also be featured as Apple Music Country’s “Riser of the Month,” joining host Ward Guenther.
Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge & Concert Raises Over $30,000
/by Lorie HollabaughCraig Campbell tosses a bag at his 11th Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge. Photo: Bill McClintic
Craig Campbell‘s 11th Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge kicked off CMA Fest week June 3 at 6th & Peabody yesterday, raising over $30,000 for the Kenny Campbell Foundation.
Fans bid to partner with one of 16 teams to compete for a trophy and bragging rights. Several of the artists performed on stage after being eliminated from the tournament, and Campbell followed the trophy presentation with a full concert. The final round pitted country artist Tayler Holder against Craig’s daughter Kinni Rose, and Holder came out victorious.
Craig Campbell, his family and a host of artists participated in his 11th Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge. Photo: Bill McClintic
In addition to Campbell, Holder and Kinni, the celebrity lineup included Bigg Vinny, Bryan Martin, Craig Wayne Boyd, Dillon Carmichael, Dylan Marlowe, Jerrod Niemann, Mindy Campbell, Noah Peters, Preslee Campbell, Sammy Arriaga, and The Swon Brothers.
“I can’t thank 6th & Peabody, our amazing volunteers, sponsors and especially the artists enough for spending the day with us and raising a record amount of money,” says Campbell. “We started the Kenny Campbell Foundation in honor of my dad, and all of this money goes to very worthwhile causes.”
The inaugural Kenny Campbell Foundation Presents a Benefit Concert Featuring Craig Campbell & Bradley Gaskin at the Ryman Auditorium is set for July 24, and will also feature performances by Tyler Farr, Michael Ray, Bryan White, and Hailey Benedict.
DISClaimer Single Reviews: Old Dominion ‘Live & Breathe Hooks’
/by Robert K OermannOld Dominion. Photo: Dove Shore
It’s the battle of the country groups today in DISClaimer.
Vying for preeminence are the Zac Brown Band, The War and Treaty, Old Dominion and the combination of Home Free with Chapel Hart. It’s anybody’s race. In a toss-up decision, Old Dominion wins the Disc of the Day award.
It’s also a group that takes home the week’s DISCovery Award—the duo of Thelma & James.
There’s plenty to enjoy in this review playlist. Dive in and create your own sounds of summer.
ASHLAND CRAFT / “Dive Bar Beauty Queen”
Writer: Ashland Craft; Producers: Ashland Craft, Jess Grommet, Lee Starr; Label: Leo33
– Craft celebrated the release of her album last week at—where else?—The American Legion Hall on Gallatin Pike. Its title tune is a snappy, rowdy country rocker packed with steel and twang guitar. This gal has guts and glory in her voice.
ZAC BROWN BAND / “I Ain’t Worried About It”
Writers: Channing Wilson, Chris Gelbuda, John Driskell Hopkins, Zac Brown; Producer: Zac Brown; Label: Warner Music Nashville/Home Grown Music
– What a groove, a splash-country, mellow, multi-rhythmic wave of audio delight. Vocal harmonies? Check. Merry attitude? Check. Relaxing vibe? Check. Summertime anthem? Double check.
THE KENTUCKY GENTLEMEN / “To the Moon”
Writers: Brandon Campbell/Derek Campbell/Jessica Cayne/Matthew Morrisey; Producers: David Mescon; Label: River House Artists
– The twin-brother duo celebrates the release of its Rhinestone Revolution album tomorrow evening at The Blue Room in Jack White’s complex. The collection contains this slow-jam ballad begging for one last shot at ecstasy. The female voice at the top of the harmony stack in the mix belongs to Brittney Spencer. A delicious change of pace for the party guys.
BEN FULLER & CARRIE UNDERWOOD / “If It Was Up To Me”
Writers: Ben Fuller/Ben Glover/Jeff Sojka; Producer: Sam Martinez; Label: Essential Records
– Christian/country singer-songwriter Fuller surprised the Opry audience on Tuesday evening when Underwood appeared to duet with him on this breezy, rushing, inspirational outing. The rhythm track chugs and strums in ear tickling fashion while the two singers swap leads and harmony vocals. Loved the line about “blisters on my soul.” An excellent production. You’ll find it on Fuller’s album Walk Through Fire, which drops tomorrow.
AMYTHYST KIAH / “Empire of Love”
Writers: Amythyst Kiah/Sean McConnell; Producer: Butch Walker; Label: Rounder Records
– Kiah espouses her love of Appalachia and spirituality on this pop-rocker. The genre-resistant East Tennessean has it on her eclectic current collection, Still + Bright, recorded in Music City. Her alto voice sounds stronger than ever, and she demonstrated it on Wednesday at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) when she sang “Bad Case of the Blues” at the event celebrating the 79th birthday of Black female country pioneer Linda Martell.
OLD DOMINION / “Water My Flowers”
Writers: Jerry Flowers/Jordan Reynolds/Matthew Ramsey/Trevor Rosen; Producers: Old Dominion, Shane McAnally; Label: Sony Music Nashville
– Ridiculously hooky and a complete audio addiction. But what else is new? This band seems to live and breathe hooks. The restless tempo and haunting melody pull you into the swirl of questing, loneliness and doubt in the lyric. Massively wonderful.
ANA CRISTINA CASH / “Cheap Margaritas”
Writers: Erika Ender/Frank Ray/Jess Cayne/Willie Breeding; Producers: John Carter Cash, Willie Breeding; Label: Avondale Records
– Kinda flirty, kinda sensuous and easy going. This goes down as smoothly at its titular mixed drink on a steamy summer night. Cash is of Cuban descent, so there is a Spanglish version available as well.
THE WAR AND TREATY / “Feels Like Home”
Writers: Michael Trotter Jr./Tanya Trotter; Producers: none listed; Label: World Entertainment
– Utterly captivating. The rollicking folkie track with its rippling banjo and slapped snare quickens your pulse. Their voices are thrilling and urgent as they unspool the love lyric. A dazzling single, putting their awesome vocals in an exciting new production setting. Put this magical sound on your playlist at once. The duo performs at CMA Fest tomorrow at Riverfront. Standing ovations predicted.
SCOOT TEASLEY / “Whiskey Burns”
Writers: Jon Stark/Scoot Teasley/Valerie Broussard; Producer: Nicholas Sainato; Label: Amigo Records
– Booze will destroy your relationship and numb the pain when it does. Teasley continues to impress with his youthful, powerfully sung, update on country traditions.
BAILEY ZIMMERMAN / “Comin ‘In Cold”
Writers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Label: Warner Music Nashville/Elektra Entertainment
– Packed with energy. Zimmerman sounds eager and ready as he sees a heartbreaker headed his way. Highly personable. Highly listenable. Highly recommended.
HOME FREE & CHAPEL HART / “Texas Hold ‘Em”
Writers: Beyoncé Knowles/Brian Bates/Elizabeth Lowell Boland/Megan Bülow/Nathan Ferraro/Raphael Saadiq; Producer: Darren Rust; Label: Home Free Records
– The five-man a cappella group Home Free joins forces with the Chapel Hart female trio to craft an irresistible cover of the Beyonce smash. Harmony vocal nirvana, plus snappy beats and whistling. This one’s a total blast.
SCOTTY McCREERY & HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH / “Bottle Rockets”
Writers: Bobby Hamrick/Brent Anderson/Darius Rucker/Dean Felber/Derek George/Frank Rogers/Jeremy Bussey/Jim Sonefeid/Mark Bryan/Monty Criswell/Scotty McCreery; Producer: Frank Rogers; Label: Triple Tigers
– Remembering a summer beach romance. He can still see and hear her in his mind, especially when he hears “their song.” It’s the Blowfish chanting their mega hit “Hold My Hand.”
THELMA & JAMES / “Happy Ever After You”
Writers: Jake Etheridge/MacKenzie Porter; Producers: Lonas/Jake Etheridge/MacKenzie Porter; Label: Big Loud Records
– Married singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge bill themselves as “Thelma & James” on their Big Loud releases. Whatever you call them, these guys are like harmonizing songbirds on their tunes “First Love,” “Chainsmokin’ Memories” and this lovelorn lament. Fresh, folkie and fine, fine, fine.
Additional Cast & Crew Announced For ‘Dolly: A True Original Musical’
/by Lauryn SinkJohn Zdrojeski (Photo: Nick Hoge), Jacob Fishel (Photo: Xanthe Elbrick Photography), Tabitha Lawing (Photo: Jason Thrasher), Beth Malone, Danny Wolohan (Photo: Josiah Bania)
Dolly Parton has announced additional cast members as well as the music and design teams for Dolly: A True Original Musical, which premieres this August.
Joining the previously-announced stars Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis and Quinn Titcomb, who will each play the international superstar at different stages of her life, will be John Zdorjeski as “Porter Wagoner,” Jacob Fishel as “Sandy Gallin,” Tabitha Lawing as “Little Judy Ogle,” Beth Malone as “Judy Ogle” and Danny Wolohan as “Uncle Bill.”
They will be joined by ensemble members Peri Barnhill, Klea Blackhurst, Sarah Bockel, Jonathan Butler-Duplessis, Joe Carroll, Donald Corren, Ryan Demoville, Olivia Donalson, Sarah Hunt, Ruchir Khazanchi, James Moye, Cole Ragsdale, Maddie Robert and Alex Ross. Swings and understudies for the Nashville company include Josh Canfield, Tiffany Engen, Todd A. Horman, Norah Nunes and Kathlynn Rodin. Complete casting for the production will be announced shortly.
Barnhill, a graduate of Belmont University’s musical theater program, and Nunes, a resident of Houston, Texas, were chosen as part of the national “Search For Dolly.”
The music team for the production includes Kimberly Grigsby (music director), John Clancy (orchestrations), Kent Wells (musical consultant), Richard Dennison (vocal arrangements and music arrangements), and Gregg Perry (music arrangements and vocal arrangements).
The creative team includes Mandy Moore (choreography), Derek McLane (scenic design), Jennifer Moeller (costume design), Donald Holder (lighting design), Justin Ellington and Beth Lake (sound design), Nathan Amzi and Joe Ransom (video design), Rob Pickens (hair design), Charles Means (production stage manager), and Jim Carnahan and Carrie Gardner (casting directors).
The musical is produced by Parton, Danny Nozell, ATG Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions. 101 Productions, Ltd. are general managers.
The musical will feature a score by Parton that will include some of her biggest hits as well as new songs she has written especially for the production and a book by Parton and Maria S. Schlatter. It will be directed by Bartlett Sher.
Preview performances at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for Performing Arts begin July 18, ahead of the Aug. 8 opening night. Tickets are on sale now.
Lainey Wilson Launches New Golden West Boots Brand
/by Lorie HollabaughLainey Wilson. Photo: Courtesy Golden West. Creative direction Michael Petry, photo credit RG Lacandola
Lainey Wilson launched her inaugural Golden West Boots collection today (June 5) at an exclusive pop-up experience at Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up Restaurant and Bar in Nashville.
The collection features nine fashion forward styles that pair perfectly with denim, dresses, or skirts, including both tall and short cowgirl boots and a show-stopping platform. The Golden West Boots collection is artisan-crafted with rich materials, lush and unique details, and unexpected fashion twists.
Wilson is the Founder of Golden West, and Michael Petry is her collaborator for this inaugural boot collection. Petry is widely recognized for his talent and design with many career credits including Frye, Tumi, Ralph Lauren, Prada and adidas.
“It’s an honor and privilege to work with Lainey on the launch of Golden West Boots. It has been a true and natural creative partnership from the get-go,” adds Petry. “She has brought an authenticity and perspective that is rare and unique and it shows in each and every detail of the boots. She has led the launch of this brand with heart and vision and it’s been a reflection of her spirit and grit.”
Lainey unveiled Atta Girl, the platform boot in Black, on the red carpet of the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 26. The inaugural collection is available now in limited quantities at goldenwestboots.com.