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Madison Hahnen2026-05-18 15:01:542026-05-18 15:01:54Miranda Lambert Leaps Into Top 15 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
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LB Cantrell2026-05-18 10:50:012026-05-18 10:50:01Ella Langley, Cody Johnson Lead New Era At 61st ACM Awards [Recap]
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Madison Hahnen2026-05-17 19:21:212026-05-17 21:17:11BREAKING: 2026 ACM Awards Winners [FULL LIST]
Leadership Music Names New Class
/by Sarah SkatesForty-five new members have been selected to participate in the 23rd class of Leadership Music. The annual program is designed to create a forum for established music community leaders to identify and explore issues currently affecting the music industry. “The Leadership Music Class of 2012 is an impressive group of industry professionals with a wealth […]
"Live A Little" At No. 1
/by Sarah SkatesBMI toasted the team behind the Kenny Chesney No. 1 hit “Live a Little” at a party in its Music Row lobby on June 2. The single, Chesney’s twenty-second trip to the top of the charts, was co-written by Shane Minor and David Lee Murphy. BMI songwriter Minor has lived more than a little: He […]
Artist Updates: Sunny Sweeney, Margaret Durante, LeAnn Rimes
/by MichelleSunny Sweeney in Louisville • Margaret Durante visits MusicRow • LeAnn Rimes releases “Give”
Photos: Stealing Angels, Toby Keith, Bonnaroo
/by Sarah SkatesEarlier this week songwriters Caroline Cutbirth and Tayla Lynn signed to Skyline Music Publishing. Together with Jennifer Wayne, Cutbirth and Lynn make up Skyville Records trio Stealing Angels.
Luke Bryan Sets New Album Release
/by adminLuke Bryan’s career engines are heating up with the recent announcement that this Fall he will headline CMT On Tour: Luke Bryan Tailgates & Tanlines. Not unexpectedly his new album also named Tailgates & Tanlines, is set for release on August 9, in time for the tour. The 13-track disc will include Bryan’s current hit, […]
Garth Brooks To Songwriters Hall of Fame Tonight
/by Sarah SkatesGarth Brooks will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame tonight (6/16) during a ceremony in New York City. Trisha Yearwood and Dwight Yoakam are among the celebrities who will present or perform as part of the 42nd annual event at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. Others joining the hallowed hall include Nashvillian Leon Russell, […]
Musician Tony Lopacinski Passes
/by Sarah SkatesLocal musician Tony Lopacinski passed away on Wednesday, June 15. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family after a 15-month battle with cancer. The Virginia native moved to Nashville in 2005 after a successful career on the road as Train’s touring guitarist. Since coming to Music City, he worked as Josh Gracin’s bandleader […]
OMG Signs Burns & Poe
/by adminBurns & Poe, MusicRow magazine’s Independent Artist of the Year have signed a management agreement with Ontourage Management Group (OMG), founded by Tony Conway. OMG will be responsible for day to day activity plus sponsorships, appearances and recording plans. Keith Burns and Michelle Poe debuted as a duo in 2009 and during that time […]
Nashville Entertainment: Film Festival Fundraiser; Visitors Get Live Music App
/by adminFilm Festival is raffling a car to increase membership • Nashville’s visitors get a new live music app
Warner Chapppell Signs Artist/Actress
/by adminGlobal music publisher Warner/Chappell Music has signed a co-publishing agreement with singer, songwriter and actress Jana Kramer. Kramer recently signed with Elektra Nashville for her upcoming major label country debut. The actress, who plays Alex Dupre on One Tree Hill sold over 40,000 copies of her song “I Won’t Give Up,” in one week after it […]
Industry Ink: Black River Ups Dawn Delvo
/by Sarah SkatesPickin’ on the Patio • Pandora • Details about the Eminem Supreme Court case • BMLG’s Ashley Jeanette • Robyn Ludwick
Albums From Jake Owen and Randy Montana On The Way
/by FreemanNew albums from RCA’s Jake Owen and Mercury’s Randy Montana are due this summer.
Legacyworks Reunites Songs With Heirs
/by adminLegacyworks LLC reports it has successfully reclaimed deceased songwriter Tommy Durden’s ownership of “Heartbreak Hotel” and in the next few months it will be returned to the writer’s heirs. Copyright grant termination was filed by Legacyworks in 2005 on behalf of Durden’s daughter. Later this year the company will also see songwriter Richard Dehr’s copyright […]