Weekly Register: Morgan Wallen Dominates Streaming Charts

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Morgan Wallen. Photo: Spidey Smith

Morgan Wallen‘s song “What I Want” featuring Tate McRae off of his new album I’m The Problem tops the country songs chart this week. According to Luminate data, the track garnered 23 million streams.

Wallen maintains his lead on the country albums chart with I’m The Problem at No. 1 (286k). One Thing At A Time (41K) stays at No. 2 and Dangerous: The Double Album (30K) comes in at No. 3. At No. 4 is Shaboozey’s Where I’ve Been Isn’t Where I’m Going with 28K in total consumption, while Post Malone‘s F-1 Trillion takes No. 5 with 21K.

Elsewhere on the country songs chart, Wallen keeps the top four. “Just In Case” rolls in at No. 2 with 21 million streams, “I’m The Problem” stays at No. 3 with 19 million and “I Got Better” at No. 4 with 15 million. Closing out the chart is BigXThaPlug‘s “All The Way” featuring Bailey Zimmerman with 14 million.

Joe Reeves Inks With Sony Music Publishing

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Joe Reeves. Photo: Diallo

Joe Reeves has signed a global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing.

Hailing from the UK, Reeves is an LA-based producer, songwriter and guitarist who has worked with Charlie Handsome, Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, Ed Sheeran, Juice Wrld, Don Toliver, H.E.R., Central Cee, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Machine Gun Kelly, Thomas Rhett, Dave, 6LACK, Iann Dior, Charlieonnafriday, DVSN and more.

His credits include the Billboard Hot 100 hit “Broadway Girls” by Morgan Wallen and Lil Durk, as well as “Man of the Year” by Juice Wrld. He also contributed across tracks “Losers” ft. Jelly Roll, “Goes Without Saying” ft. Brad Paisley and “Ain’t How It Ends” from Post Malone’s No. 1 album F-1 Trillion. Most recently, Reeves contributed across Morgan Wallen’s latest album I’m The Problem, with credits on songs “Where’d That Girl Go,” “What I Want (feat. Tate McRae)” and “I Got Better.”

“Since moving to the States less than a year ago, the Sony Music Publishing creative team have been incredible champions and have a shared vision for the music and projects I have had the incredible opportunity to work on in Los Angeles, Nashville and beyond,” says Reeves.

“Joe is an incredible songwriter who is constantly upping his game. He has already made a significant impact across many genres of music, and he is poised for even greater success ahead. We’re honored to be Joe’s publisher for this next chapter in his career,” adds Sony Music Publishing Manager, Creative A&R Clark Adler.

Churchill Downs To Host Inaugural Erv Woolsey Memorial Race

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Erv Woolsey. Photo Courtesy of Erv Woolsey Co

Churchill Downs is set to host the inaugural Erv Woolsey Memorial Race on June 15 presented by Aces Racing. The event will be race 8, with a post time of 4:23 p.m. ET. A portion of the proceeds will support the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Tickets and more information are available here.

Woosley, a longtime music industry veteran and horse racing enthusiast, saw his athletes compete in the 143rd Kentucky Oaks and the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. Aces Racing, co-founded by Jordan Markwell and Ashley Lamb in 2024 in partnership with Woolsey’s longtime trainer Mike Tomlinson, aims to carry on Woosley’s legacy, love of racing and thoroughbreds by building a brand founded in bringing people together, spreading knowledge, having fun and cultivating lasting relationships around the sport of racing.

Chief’s To Host ‘Music Row For MusiCares: A Jody Williams Songs Takeover’

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“Music Row for MusiCares: A Jody Williams Songs Takeover,” presented by the Eric Church Band and Corient, will take place at Chief’s on Broadway on July 27.

The lineup for the special evening includes Jackson Dean, who will perform along with Jody Williams Songs writers Driver Williams, Jason Nix and Jeremy Spillman, plus artists Emily Ann Roberts, Harper O’Neill, Peytan Porter and Andy Austin, along with other special surprise guests.

Members of The Church Choir, Church’s passionate fanbase, can purchase tickets tomorrow (June 4.) The public on-sale will follow on Friday, June 6 at noon CT, with ticket prices starting at $25. There will also be a limited number of pre-show VIP Meet & Greet Experience ticket upgrades available. Ticket proceeds will benefit MusiCares, a nonprofit that provides vital health and human services to members of the music community.

Since 2012, the Eric Church Band (The Eric Church Band (Jeff Cease, Lee Hendricks, Jeff Hyde, John Henry Trinko, Driver Williams, Craig Wright and Joanna Cotten) has helped raise more than $3 million through its annual ECB Golf Tournament and Auction, with proceeds benefiting MusiCares. Music Row for MusiCares is a continuation of that mission, extending the band’s legacy of philanthropy and deep connection to the songwriting community.

Music City Rodeo Wraps Three Sold-Out Nights At Bridgestone Arena

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Music City Rodeo has wrapped its inaugural weekend after three sold-out nights of performances and rodeo events.

Reba kicked off the weekend on Thursday (May 29), noting her long history with rodeo before starting her performance. She surprised the crowd with Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson for a performance of “Trailblazer.” Nashville native Jelly Roll took the stage on Friday (May 30), for his third ever Bridgestone performance. Tim McGraw closed out the weekend on Saturday by bringing the house to its feet with a set list full of many of his No. 1 hits as well as a new song, “King Rodeo.”

Inaugural Music City Rodeo event champions included Sam Petersen for bareback riding with a score of 88 points, bull riding champion Wacey Schalla with a score of 88, Rowdy Parrott for steer wrestling at 3.76 seconds, Cody Snow and Hunter Koch for team roping with 3.8 seconds, Sage Newman for saddle bronc riding with 87 points and Tuf Cooper won tie-down roping with 7.2 seconds. Music City Rodeo’s barrel racing title went to Makenzie Mayes for a 12.94 second run. Music City Rodeo’s all-around Champion was Stetson Wright.

Jelly Roll.

“What a way to bring rodeo to town,” shared Patrick Humes, Co-Founder of Music City Rodeo. “Nashville showed up and the excitement each night could be felt from the moment the doors opened and the first event started to the last song from the stage. Music City Rodeo is the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi and both the crowd and the cowboys were unparalleled kicking off this year. We had the best rodeo cowboys competing against the best stock, once in a lifetime moments with the number one bull rider in the world, Wacey Schalla, taking home Music City’s first bull riding paddle… and he got to share the victory with his sister Madison who did the rodeo’s trick riding.”

“We see this as an opportunity to create something special for families and the Nashville community while giving back. Country music and rodeo have long been communities built on giving, and Nashville is the perfect home for this,” added Music City Rodeo Co-Founder Brian Kaplan. “Thanks to the incredible support from both communities, we were able to contribute to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt this year, and we’re ready to make it even bigger and better for next year.”

Tim McGraw.

Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductee Cody Custer, Tennessee Titan players Johnny Hekker and Morgan Cox, and Hillary Scott of Lady A all joined during the weekend to lead the Cowboy Prayer. Jenna Paulette, SGT Jeremy Bryant of the 129th Army band and singer/songwriter Kylie Frey all joined for the National Anthem. Friday’s military night also included a special visit from the 101st Division Rappel Team from the Sabalauski Air Assault School out of Fort Campbell, repelling from the top of the arena to kick off the festivities. Prior to each night’s events fans were also treated to Bridgestone Arena’s Rodeo Plaza Pre-Party, which included performances by The Woods, Timothy Wayne, and Cowboy Channel’s RodeoLIVE! Broadcast featuring several interviews with rodeo talent and McGraw.

Photo: Christopher Thompson

Lainey Wilson, Reba, Miranda Lambert.

Photo: Christopher Thompson

MusiCares Launches Wellness In Music 2025 Survey

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MusiCares is launching its Wellness In Music 2025 Survey to check in on industry members in their career journeys and help create programs that meet the real-world needs of music professionals today.

Over the past year, hurricanes across the Southeast and wildfires in Los Angeles devastated music communities, and countless industry members are still working to recover financially, mentally, and physically. The MusiCares Wellness annual check-in helps provide the data MusiCares needs to listen more deeply and respond more effectively with tailored programs to provide support.

This year, conversations around wellness in the music industry have taken on new urgency and the spotlight is finally turning toward the realities that music professionals have long navigated, ones that often remain invisible to the public such as unpredictable, gig-based income, high out-of-pocket healthcare costs, long hours on the road, and more that affect touring crews, engineers, stagehands, and every behind-the-scenes worker who keeps the music going.

In 2024, nearly 2,800 music professionals responded to the MusiCares survey providing data including:
78% earned $100,000 or less — lower than national household averages
69% couldn’t comfortably cover expenses through music work alone
53% said their income hadn’t stabilized post-pandemic
47% and 44% cited financial concerns as a direct cause of stress and anxiety, respectively
65% were not confident about the trajectory of the music industry
87% had health insurance, but only 54% had dental
78% skipped hearing screenings, despite working in high-decibel environments
70% of those 45+ missed colonoscopy screenings
62% of women 24+ missed cervical cancer screenings
60% of those under 45 skipped vision screenings
8.3% had serious thoughts of suicide — compared to 5% nationally
Of those, 15.1% made a plan and 3.5% attempted — far above national rates
36% reported using marijuana or marijuana-derived products in the past month
Among those users, 36% reported daily use

Thanks to last year’s participants, MusiCares expanded telehealth support for addiction recovery, introduced financial coaching, covered childcare costs, and increased access to preventive care services, including mammograms and cervical screenings.

Interested participants can access the 2025 survey here.

Cole Goodwin Inks With Big Machine Records

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Cole Goodwin & Big Machine Label Group Founder, Chairman & CEO Scott Borchetta. Photo: Nick Rau

Singer-songwriter Cole Goodwin has signed with Big Machine Records.

“Cole Goodwin is pure country and we’re so proud to welcome him to our Big Machine family!” says Big Machine Label Group Founder, Chairman & CEO Scott Borchetta.

Goodwin released his self-produced EP Soon Enough in 2023, which showcased his textured voice and meaningful writing combined with a classic country sound. Since then, he has been touring honky tonks and clubs, as well as playing festivals across the U.S. He has also opened up for Conner Smith and Zach Top. Last year, Goodwin released “When You Get Home,” co-penned with Will Moseley, and “Catchin’ On,” co-written with Justin Dukes. Hailing from Pooler, Georgia, Goodwin was voted Savannah’s Best Country Artist of 2023 and 2024, as well as 2024’s Best Singer/Songwriter, Best Local Concert, and Best All-Around Musician.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Cole Goodwin to Big Machine Records.” adds Kris Lamb, EVP/General Manager of Big Machine Records. “Cole’s music carves out a lane that’s entirely his own and unlike anything else on our roster. He’s a true original and we’re fired up to champion his vision and amplify his art to the world.”

Goodwin’s first release with the label will release next Friday (June 13), “Girlfriend’s Got A Boyfriend.” He will release additional music throughout the summer, and is slated to open for Luke Bryan on select dates for the “Country Song Came On Tour.”

“Since our first meeting, Big Machine has felt like the perfect place to help bring my music and my vision to a wider audience with a team that understands me as an artist,” shares Goodwin. “I want to thank the Lord for the opportunity and thank my family and friends down in Pooler who have supported me from the jump. I can’t wait to keep bringing Country music to the fans.”

Kameron Marlowe Slates ‘Seventeen Tour’ For Fall

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Kameron Marlowe. Photo: Matt Paskert

Kameron Marlowe will kick off his headlining “Seventeen Tour” this fall beginning Aug. 16 in Baton Rouge.

The new tour will include stops in Charleston, Fayetteville, Calgary, Vancouver, Albuquerque, Los Angeles, Oklahoma City and more, and will feature support from Lauren Watkins and Dalton Davis.

“I am so excited to be back out west and in Canada this fall. The last time we were in Canada, we were out with Thomas Rhett in below freezing temperatures,” says Marlowe. “Now, we are back with new music and hopefully some better weather. We’ve really been looking forward to these shows and I can’t wait to meet y’all soon!”

Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, (June 6), with select pre-sales launching throughout the week. Marlowe released the tour’s namesake single, “Seventeen” last week. Prior to his “Seventeen Tour,” Marlowe will support Parker McCollum on a slate of arena dates.

Fall 2025 “Seventeen Tour” Dates:
8/16: Baton Rouge, LA – Texas Club^
8/28: Woodstock, VA – Shenandoah County Fair 2025+
8/30: Meshoppen, PA – Wyoming County Community Fair+
9/12: Franklin, OH – JD Legends^
10/5: Charleston, SC – The Refinery Charleston^
10/19: Billings, MT – Pub Station – Ballroom^
10/21: Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall^
10/22: Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre^
10/24: Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre^
10/26: Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House*
10/28: Sacramento, CA – Channel 24*
10/30: San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay*
11/1: Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre*
11/2: Los Angeles, CA – The Novo*
11/5: Albuquerque, NM – Revel*
11/6: Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion*
11/7: Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live*

* support from Lauren Watkins
^ support from Dalton Davis
+ Fair / Festival date

Chris Young To Headline Inaugural OC Smoke Show In California

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Chris Young is set to headline the inaugural OC Smoke Show at The Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, California on Aug. 16. The event will also feature performances by Chris Janson, The Band Perry, Dylan Schneider, Kelsey Hart and Matt Koerner. Presale tickets will be available June 5 at 10 a.m. PT with general on-sale beginning June 6.

The Smoke Show blends high-energy performances with a barbecue food festival. Originally launched by Activated Events in Gilbert, Arizona last year, the event has expanded to Albuquerque, New Mexico and Orange County, California.

“We’re excited to expand our footprint in Orange County with the launch of the OC Smoke Show,” says Steve Thacher, CEO of Activated Events. “The Riding Park is the perfect setting to introduce this brand-new experience, and we can’t wait to welcome fans for a full day of live music, great food, and unforgettable moments. Orange County is where we first started producing shows, so bringing something fresh and exciting back home makes this event especially meaningful.”

Riser House Entertainment Adds Three To Team

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Alex Heimerman, Hayley Irvine and Eliza Charette.

Riser House Entertainment has added three new team members across streaming, product management and label relations.

Alex Heimerman joins as Vice President, Streaming & Strategic Partnerships. Over the course of his career, Heimerman has gained skills in digital strategy, artist development and streaming through roles at The Trenches, Universal Music Group Nashville and Red Light Management.

“I am incredibly grateful and excited to join the Riser House team and contribute to their continued success across their talented roster,” says Heimerman. “I look forward to upholding their commitment to artistry, authenticity and innovation.”

Hayley Irvine joins as Product Manager where she will oversee day-to-day project strategy and execution across the label’s roster. She most recently serves as Manager of Recorded Finance and Project Manager at BMG/Broken Bow Records.

“I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to join Riser House,” shares Irvine. “There’s nothing better than jumping back into meaningful work with a team that’s all-in.”

Eliza Charette joins as Project and Label Relations Coordinator, where she will help with supporting artist campaigns and label operations. Charette recently worked in Big Loud’s radio promotion department, and she also has previous experience in live ticketing and booking at Madison Square Garden.

“I’m incredibly excited to join the Riser House team at such a pivotal moment in its journey,” adds Charette. “I look forward to growing alongside this passionate and visionary group, and helping bring even more great work to life.”

“At Riser House, we don’t just chase trends — we build legacies,” says Jennifer Johnson, President of Riser House. “As our roster grows with some of the most authentic artists in music, it’s only fitting that our team grows too. We’re thrilled to welcome a powerhouse trio to the Riser House family. Alex brings sharp strategy and electric energy to the room. Eliza has a spark and spirit that turns ideas into momentum. And Hayley? She’s all heart—steady, passionate, and dialed into making the wheels turn. We’re boutique, but make no mistake—we’re building something bold. The future of music is personal to us at Riser House.”