Jill Kopecky and Sarah Ramsden

Neste Live!, a Live Nation company, has expanded its corporate events division.

Jill Kopecky has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Corporate Events, expanding her leadership role after over a decade with the company. A former MPI Tennessee Chapter President and award-winner, Kopecky brings extensive experience producing major events like NASCAR’s Speedway GLOBE and the Utah State Fair, with recent work extending to Spain and the Middle East.

Sarah Ramsden has also joined as Corporate Talent Buyer. She brings over 20 years of experience to the company, including leadership positions at Dollar General Corporation, most recently as Director of Corporate Events. There, she managed large-scale events including trade shows, employee recognition programs, foundation golf tournaments, grand openings, and annual conferences, and spearheaded private entertainment bookings. Her career began at Belmont University, where she managed complex event operations for both campus and external clients.

With the addition of Ramsden as Corporate Talent Buyer to the Corporate events team, Kopecky will now oversee the corporate events department as well as continuing her role as Corporate Events Talent Buyer within Neste Live!

Additionally, Neste Live! welcomes Leeanne Lisk as Operations Manager. With 12 years at CMT, Lisk contributed to both Executive Administration and the Music & Talent Team, playing a key role in various projects across the network. Her career has also included pivotal positions at Big Machine Distillery as Director of Operations and Events, John Cooper’s Mayoral Administration, and as HR & Operations Manager for the Opry’s Circle Network.

Noelle Sunderland and Lacey Snyder have also been promoted from Talent Buyer Assistants to Booking Coordinators.

Sunderland was recently promoted from her role as Talent Buyer Assistant to Gil Cunningham. Her prior experience includes stops at CAA and Odessey Entertainment Group. Snyder was recently promoted from her role as Talent Buyer Assistant to President Andrew Fortin. Originally from California’s Central Coast, she launched her career in radio at KMLE Country while studying at Grand Canyon University in Arizona.

Lukas Nelson headlines BMI’s Rooftop On The Row series. Photo: Aubrey Wise for BMI

BMI’s Rooftop On The Row series got an infusion of Lone Star swagger on Wednesday night (May 28) as Lukas Nelson and Kaitlin Butts took the stage and filled the Nashville skies with some heavenly fiddle and steel-soaked country.

Kaitlin Butts performs at BMI’s Rooftop On The Row. Photo: Aubrey
Wise for BMI

The seventh season of the annual summer series kicked off with a set from DJ Smoke before BMI’s Mason Hunter welcomed Butts to the stage. The Oklahoma native’s sass was on full display as she paid homage to her western roots with tracks like “White River,” “Roadrunner,” and “Other Girls (Ain’t Havin’ Any Fun)” and showcased her wit with her viral hit “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me).”

Nelson then saddled up and treated the crowd to a helping of songs from his upcoming Sony Music Nashville solo debut American Romance, due out June 20. Kicking things off with the redemptive “Ain’t Done,” he also shared “Outsmarted” “Pretty Much” and more from the new album, before welcoming Butts to join him on stage to duet on a smoking version of the righteous and reggae-tinged “Find Yourself” from Nelson’s Promise Of The Real days. He also ventured back into Real territory on the funky blues of “Carolina” before later closing out the magical evening with an acoustic version of the new album’s title track.

The seventh season of BMI’s Rooftop On The Row series continues on July 15 with Tucker Wetmore and Tanner Adell.

BMI’s Rooftop On The Row draws full crowd for Lukas Nelson and Kaitlin Butts. Photo: Aubrey Wise for BMI

Photo (L-R): BMI’s Shannon Sanders, BMI’s Claire Dodelin, BMI’s Jackson Kiger, Kaitlin Butts (BMI), Lukas Nelson (BMI), BMI’s Mason Hunter, BMI’s Nina Carter, BMI’s MaryAnn Keen, BMI’s Kelsey O’Neill, and BMI’s Josh Tomlinson. Photo: Aubrey Wise for BMI

Rob Williford. Photo: Dustin Haney

Rob Williford is slated to release his upcoming album, Johnny & Jenny, on June 27. An accompanying short film will release at the same time.

The 14-song record, produced by Andy Park, and the short film, shot by Dustin Haney, weave together themes of themes of addiction, betrayal, and redemption.

“This album is real life. It’s about me. But I want it to be accessible for people going through whatever shades or colors of emotion,” shares Williford. “I personally embrace that a lot more than needing the face and brand recognition of Rob Williford. Who cares who created it. I’m not trying to push streams – I just want it to make you feel something.”

Williford is a Grammy-nominated songwriter with cuts by Luke Combs and Tim McGraw, and this record marks his evolution into a solo artist. Four songs from the record are available now, including the newly released “Jenny,” dropped today (May 30).

Johnny & Jenny Track List:
1. “Johnny” (Rob Williford, David Mescon, Spencer Coats)
2. “Married Music” (Rob Williford, Nick Walsh, McCoy Moore, Spencer Coats)
3. “Find Someone Who Loves You” (Rob Williford, Steve Bogard)
4. “Dead Man Road” (Rob Williford, Jami Grooms)
5. “Shoals Creek” (Rob Williford, Korey Hunt)
6. “Never Do Again” (Rob Williford, McCoy Moore)
7. “Lucky One” (Rob Williford, Noah Gundersen, Misha Gundersen, David Mescon, Spencer Coats)
8. “Beautiful Breakdown” (Rob Williford, Spencer Coats, Noah Shell)
9. “Ain’t No Mountain” (Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson)
10. “Eden” (Rob Williford, David Mescon, Gino Barletta, Elli Moore)
11. “Heart Unbreaking” (Rob Williford, Nick Walsh, McCoy Moore, Spencer Coats)
12. “Helicopters” (Rob Williford)
13. “Fly” (Rob Williford, Spencer Coats, Brad Kuhn)
14. “Jenny” (Rob Williford, Noah Gundersen, James McNair)

Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban and Riley Green will headline the 2026 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam, which will take place May 28-31, 2026 in Panama City Beach.

The 2026 headliners and full lineup were announced last night (May 29) during the opening night of this year’s festival prior to headliners Jordan Davis and Sam Hunt taking the stage, a first in the Country On The Coast festival’s history. Other artists set to perform include Marcus King, Jackson Dean, Brent Cobb, Wyatt Flores, Walker Montgomery, Ashland Craft and many more.

“Our four headliners are some of the most high-profile, in-demand artists we’ve ever had in our lineup,” says Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam Executive Producer Rendy Lovelady. “I mean, Keith Urban was presented the Triple Crown Award, Chris Stapleton won Male Artist of the Year, Riley Green won Single of The Year, and Post Malone is one of the biggest artists in music, period. We’re beyond excited about 2026!”

“To have our full lineup in place and announced this early is testament to our Jammers giving us amazing feedback and to the incredible work our team puts in year after year to make this one of the top festivals in the country at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world,” adds Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam COO Mark Sheldon. “We love showing off our home, Panama City Beach!”

All passes for 2026, including General Admission, Military, College and First Responder, Caymus Vineyards VIP Pit, and more are available now at GulfCoastJam.com.