Musicians Corner Announces 2025 Artist Lineup

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Musicians Corner

Musicians Corner will return to Nashville’s Centennial Park beginning on May 16. The free multi-genre concert series, presented by Centennial Park Conservancy, will showcase a variety of performers at 11 concerts over the course of five weeks. The event will take place every Friday from 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday from 12 – 6 p.m. from May 16 to June 14, with a special Sunday performance over Memorial Day Weekend (May 25).

The 2025 Spring Series kicks off on May 16 and May 17 with performances from SUSTO Stringband, Jonny Fritz featuring Joshua Hedley, LadyCouch and more. The three-day Memorial Day Weekend event will feature performances by Brittney Spencer, Sixpence None The Richer, North Mississippi Allstars and more.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the community back to Centennial Park for another season of Musicians Corner,” says Justin Branam, Executive Producer of Musicians Corner. “For over 15 years, Musicians Corner has remained a free, family-friendly event that celebrates Nashville’s vibrant and eclectic music scene. It’s an honor to provide a platform that not only showcases legendary and up-and-coming talent but also supports local artists with meaningful paid performance opportunities. Whether you’re coming to see a favorite band or hoping to discover a new sound, Musicians Corner is the perfect way to spend a weekend in the park with friends and family.”

More artists are slated to be announced later this month, including the Lightning 100 Stage lineup, which will feature 24 local emerging artists of varying genres. In addition to live music, each event will feature artisan vendors, craft beer, wine, and cocktails, a variety of local food trucks, Kidsville activities and featured community partners.

Musicians Corner will also return August 29 for its annual Fall Series with events each Friday evening through September 26, including the return of Free Fest, in partnership with Lightning 100, over Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 29-31) and a special event in conjunction with Americanafest on Sept. 12.

Musicians Corner Spring Artist Lineup:

Friday, May 16
Jonny Fritz Featuring Joshua Hedley, Ladycouch, Autumn Nicholas, Joelton Mayfield, Ava Swan

Saturday, May 17
Susto Stringband, Sugadaisy, Riley Whittaker, Chesle, Teddy At Night

Friday, May 23 – Memorial Day Weekend
Brittney Spencer, Lamont Landers, Alicia Blue, Styrofoam Winos, Maya Manuela

Saturday, May 24 – Memorial Day Weekend
Sixpence None The Richer, Josh Rouse, Chrysalis, Rico Del Oro, The Erly

Sunday, May 25 – Memorial Day Weekend
North Mississippi Allstars, TBA, Karina Daza, Tabitha Meeks, Camille Parker

Friday, May 30
The Arcadian Wild, Striking Matches, Laney Jones & The Spirits, Pomegranate, Kadmon Love

Saturday, May 31
Cut Worms, Eric Slick, Abigail Rose, Taylor Noelle, Love Montage

Friday, June 6
Nashville Symphony, Gabe Lee, Abigail Osborn, Baerd, Carmen Dianne

Saturday, June 7
Valerie June, Kenny Sharp, The Sewing Club, Bean., Amber Ais

Friday, June 13
Noah Gundersen & His Band, Matthew Perryman Jones, The Band Light, Isadora Petra Hothead Wave

Saturday, June 14
TBA, Eddie 9v, Sean Thompson’s Weird Ears, Ping Rose, Safari Room

Scotty McCreery Expands ‘Seasons Change’ With New Platinum Edition

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Scotty McCreery will release a new expanded version of his album, Seasons Change with the new Seasons Change: Platinum Edition, on June 20 via Triple Tigers Records.

Originally released in 2018, the album included McCreery’s first three No. 1s “Five More Minutes” (3x Platinum), “This Is It” (Platinum) and “In Between” (Gold). The new Seasons Change: Platinum Edition will add four additional tracks not on the original album, acoustic versions of the album’s three No.1 singles, plus the fan favorite “Still.”

Seasons Change was a pivotal project for McCreery that shot him into star status. The personal album gave fans an authenitc look into the rising artist’s life during a five-year break between projects. During this time McCreery moved out on his own, went to college, released a book, switched record labels and proposed to his high school sweetheart. Through all of life’s changes he grew up and learned who he was, and what it is he wants to say with his music. Seasons Change was produced by Frank Rogers, Derek Well and Aaron Eshuis, and the four new acoustic tracks were produced by Nathan Thomas.

The new Platinum Edition features a new cover and updated artwork, as well as new liner notes and thank you remarks. It will be available for a limited time on platinum-colored double vinyl exclusively through Amazon, and also available on CD here.

“The Seasons Change album was truly life-changing for me,” says McCreery. “After experiencing both some career highs and lows, I was starting over. For the first time, I co-wrote all the songs and felt like the project was truly me. It has been both gratifying and confidence-building to see how the fans, radio and streaming have embraced the music from this album and me. I’m a guy who loves to look back, and I celebrate the release of this new expanded edition and all the accomplishments we’ve made since the original album came out, while also looking ahead to making new dreams come true.”

Seasons Change: Platinum Edition Track List: 
1. “Seasons Change” (Scotty McCreery, James McNair, Tommy Cecil)
2. “Wherever You Are” (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Dan Isbell)
3. “Boys From Back Home” (Scotty McCreery, Dan Isbell, Jason Gantt)
4. “Five More Minutes” (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)
5.  “In Between” (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Jessi Alexander, Jonathan Singleton)
6.  “This Is It” (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis)
7.  “Wrong Again” (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Phillip White)
8.  “Move It On Out” (Scotty McCreery, Dan Isbell, Aaron Eshuis)
9.  “Barefootin’” (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, David Lee Murphy)
10. “Still” (Scotty McCreery, Aaron Eshuis)
11. “Home In My Mind” (Scotty McCreery, James McNair, Tommy Cecil)
12. “In Between” (acoustic)
13. “Five More Minutes” (acoustic)
14. “This Is It” (acoustic)
15. “Still” (acoustic)

Jelly Roll Wins Country Tour Of The Year At 36th Annual Pollstar Awards

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Jelly Roll accepts the honor for Country Tour of the Year at the 2025 Pollstar Awards

Jelly Roll took home the Country Tour of the Year award for his “Beautifully Broken Tour” at the 36th Annual Pollstar Awards on April 16 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

The Ryman Auditorium also received recognition, being inducted into the Pollstar Hall of Fame along with Barrie Marshall, Louis Messina and Stevie Nicks.

iHeartRadio personality Valentine hosted the 36th Annual Pollstar Awards. This year’s ceremony honored the most innovative and successful artists, tours, companies, venues and executives, with other award winners including Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Missy Elliott, Taylor Swift, who notably won Major Tour of the Year for the second consecutive year for her ongoing “Eras Tour” (having also won at the previous 35th Annual Pollstar Awards), Usher, and more.

Major highlights include Dead & Company‘s Residency of the Year award, accepted by John Mayer and Bob Weir. Eddie Vedder spoke for The Music Festival of the Year award win for the Ohana Festival, and Missy Elliott took the stage to receive her Hip-Hop Tour of the Year award.

The evening celebrated industry icons with Pollstar Live! Hall of Fame inductions and prestigious award recognitions, honoring those who have made a lasting impact on live entertainment. Nicks was inducted by presenter Jimmy Iovine, and fellow inductees including Messina, Marshall (introduced by Brian Ray and Rusty Anderson of Paul McCartney’s band) and the Ryman Auditorium (presented by Bob Weir) were also honored.

The Personal Manager of the Year award was a tie between Irving Azoff (presented by his first client, Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon/the Kevin Cronin Band) and Coran Capshaw (presented by The Strokes’ Albert Hammond, Jr.). The Lifetime Achievement award was presented posthumously to Gary Kurfirst by Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads.

DISClaimer Single Reviews: Carter Faith Rules Disc Of The Day

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Carter Faith. Photo: Bree Fish

It is a week of surprises in DISClaimer.

Who knew that Brett Young could deliver a tempo tune so handily? What a pleasure to hear Post Malone and Morgan Wallen singing so gently and melodically. Pop diva Lana Del Ray checks in with a swoon-y, Nashville-tinged ballad.

The biggest surprise is this. In a star-studded column featuring Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Parker McCollum and Martina McBride, as well as Wallen, Malone and Young, it’s a baby act who goes home with this week’s Disc of the Day award. You ruled the listening session, Carter Faith

The DISCovery Award goes to Chase McDaniel. I can’t wait to hear what else he has up his sleeve.

CHASE McDANIEL / “Burned Down Heaven”
Writers: Chase McDaniel/Jon Nite/Lindsay Rimes; Producer: Lindsay Rimes; Label: Big Machine Records
– This is a stunning disc debut. McDaniel lays it all on the line with this pillar-of-fire performance. His heartache-on-steroids delivery ranges from an intimate, beautifully phrased baritone in the verses to an anguished, head-to-the-skies tenor shout in the choruses. A monumental musical moment.

BLAKE SHELTON / “Stay Country or Die Tryin”
Writers: Beau Bailey/Drew Parker/Graham Barham/Sam Ellis; Producer: Scott Hendricks; Label: Wheelhouse Records
– The proud-to-be-country imagery is fairly routine, but Shelton’s charismatic delivery of the lyric makes it sound mighty and profound. That’s the hallmark of a star.

THE BAND LOULA / “Running Off the Angels”
Writers: Logan Simmons/Malachi Mills/Peytan Porter; Producer: John Osborne; Label: Warner Music Nashville
– Bluesy, swampy and cool, this conjures a spell with its mysterious, haunting, Biblical images of damnation and redemption. Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons are a male-female duo whose vocal harmonies are stitched up tight. Highly engaging.

MORGAN WALLEN & POST MALONE / “I Ain’t Comin’ Back”
Writers: Austin Post/Charlie Handsome/Ernest Keith Smith/Louis Bell/Michael Hardy/Morgan Wallen; Producer: Joey Moi; Label: Big Loud Records/Mercury Records/Republic Records
– Surprisingly jaunty and breezy. Both men sing splendidly as the track wooshes along. Best line: “There’s a lot of reasons I ain’t Jesus/But the main one is that I ain’t comin’ back.”

HANNAH ELLIS & MARTINA McBRIDE / “All the Women I Am”
Writers: Ava Suppelsa/Eric Arjes/Hannah Ellis/Nick Wayne; Producer: Jason Massey; Label: Curb Records
– On this delightful bopper, Ellis offers a female-country tribute to Reba, Faith and her vocal guest Martina. “If you’re gonna love me, you gotta love them,” because her musical sisters forged her character.

BRETT YOUNG / “Drink With You”
Writers: Brett Young/Emily Weisband/Jesse Frasure/Tony Lucca; Producer: Jimmy Robbins; Label: Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment
– In this toe-tapper, he realizes he can’t drink with her because she’s way too tempting. Meeting in the bar will only mean he’ll wake up next to her the morning after. A dandy little disc.

JENNA PAULETTE / “The Dirt”
Writers: Hillary Lindsey/Jenna Paulette/Will Bundy; Producer: Will Bundy; Label: Leo33
– Totally country. She’s in this for the long haul: Her love will last until she’s pushing up daisies. Her strong delivery is supported by a chugging track with ringing guitars and punchy percussion. This artist has been putting out quality country sounds all along, and this single is her finest yet.

JOHN MORGAN & JASON ALDEAN / “Friends Like That”
Writers: Brent Anderson/John Morgan/Lydia Vaughan/Will Bundy; Producers: Jason Aldean, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy; Label: Broken Bow Records
– He doesn’t miss her a bit, because he has his buddies Willie and Jack alongside him by the fire, blowin’ smoke and sippin’ whiskey with Waylon turned up on the stereo. Sprightly and super catchy. Hit bound.

ADAM DOLEAC & THOMAS RHETT / “Bar Named Jesus”
Writers: Adam Doleac/Chris LaCorte/Josh Jenkins; Producers: Adam Doleac, Chris LaCorte; Label: Mommy and Daddy’s Money
– This song is about redemption. No matter how far down you have fallen, there is mercy and forgiveness. The quiet, acoustic opening passages are followed by an echoey, epic production that lifts and inspires. Well done.

DONNA FARGO / “You Can Count on Me”
Writer: Yvonne Silver; Producer: Stan Silver; Label: Primadonna Records
– Upbeat and utterly positive, somewhat in the bopping manner of her 1974 hit ‘You Can’t Be a Beacon.” It has been 53 years since Fargo lit up the country world with “Funny Face” and “The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA,” and she still sounds terrific.

PARKER McCOLLUM / “Hope That I’m Enough”
Writers: Jessi Alexander/Matt Jenkins/Parker McCollum; Producers: Eric Masse, Frank Liddell; Label: MCA Nashville
– Yearning and plaintive, nicely embellished with steel, organ, acoustic strings, twanged tremelo electric guitar and brushed drumming. Gently persuasive.

CARTER FAITH / “Grudge”
Writers: Carter Faith/Steph Jones/Tofer Brown; Producer: Tofer Brown; Label: UMG Nashville
– Witty and delightfully bitchy toward a back-stabbing former friend. The uptempo romp has a cute phrase around every corner. She needs to somebody to hold her beer, but she sure can hold one hell of a grudge.

LANA DEL RAY / “Henry, Come On”
Writers: Lana Del Rey/Luke Laird; Producers: Drew Erickson, Lana Del Rey, Luke Laird; Label: Polydor Records
– I realize she’s not a country act, but I just had to hear what this pop queen has been up to with Nashville’s Luke Laird. It’s a very pretty, melancholy, echo-swathed ballad with a full orchestral string section and piano accompaniment. Dreamy sounding.

Brad Paisley To Headline NFL Draft Concert Series

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Brad Paisley. Photo: Jim Shea

Brad Paisley will headline the NFL Draft Concert Series presented by Bud Light on Saturday, April 26, closing out the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. The free event will take place at the Draft Theater near Lambeau Field.

“There’s nothing like football to bring people together and the NFL Draft is where it all begins,” said Paisley. “As a lifelong fan, I can’t wait to help close out an unforgettable weekend — with a little music and one heck of a party.”

Paisley is a three-time Grammy winner with nearly five-billion career streams. He is set to kick off his “Truck Still Works World Tour” on May 21.

“We’re excited to welcome one of country music’s biggest stars to the Draft,” said Tim Tubito, NFL Senior Director of Global Event Presentation & Entertainment. “Brad understands how football brings people together. His performance is our way of saying thank you to the fans, the prospects, and the city of Green Bay — and the perfect way to close out an unforgettable weekend.”

Paisley joins an elite list of performers who have helped bring the Draft to life through music through the years, including Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, Weezer, Motely Cru, Ice Cube, Marshmello, Kings of Leon, Fall Out Boy, Big Sean and more.

Milwaukee-based choir members from the James Weldon Johnson Foundation’s National Hymn Choir will sing “Lift Every Voice,” directed by Ben Bedroske, and singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr., will sing the national anthem from the Draft Theater stage on the first day. As part of the weekend’s entertainment lineup, a drone show is set for Friday, April 25, following Rounds 2–3 of the Draft. In addition to the live performances, Titletown will host Draft Experience presented by Jersey Mike’s from April 24-26; this event invites fans to participate in a 40-yard dash, take on football drills, meet NFL Legends, grab photos with the Lombardi Trophy and more.

General fan viewing for the Draft Concert Series is free and standing room will be on a first-come first-served basis. The area will remain open throughout Draft programming. Fans can register now for free access through the NFL OnePass app or here. Registration is required and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ryan Necci Signs With Warner Chappell Music Nashville & Southern Pacific Music

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Pictured (L-R): Scott Safford (Safford Motley PLC), Rod Hare (Southern Pacific Music), Ryan Necci, Erland Wanberg (Southern Pacific Music) and Christina Wiltshire (WCM).

Americana singer-songwriter Ryan Necci has inked a worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville & Southern Pacific Music.

A Wisconsin native, Necci was introduced to music by his parents’ country and folk records. Shortly after graduating from UW—Eau Claire, he founded Ryan Necci and The Buffalo Gospel, an alt-country group where he serves as lead vocalist. In 2013, they released their debut album We Can Be Horses and have released a collection of more records and EPs since.

In 2022, the band released “If I Was The Last Man,” penned by Necci, and has since garnered over 600k Spotify streams. This past March, the group released The Letting Go: Part 1, a six-track EP that will precede a new full length album later this year. In addition to his band, Necci has also worked with Lori McKenna, Jim Lauderdale, Stephen Wilson Jr., Flatland Cavalry, Ashley Monroe and Luke Grimes.

“The first time I heard Ryan Necci’s music I was stopped in my tracks, and he quickly became one of my favorite songwriters in Nashville,” shared Erland Wanberg, Co-Founder & CEO, Southern Pacific Music. “Ryan’s voice and lyricism are one of a kind; he’s a true artist and masterful storyteller. I’m so grateful to join his team alongside Christina Wiltshire and the Warner Chappell family.”

“I am beyond honored to be joining the Warner Chappell family,” adds Necci. “As a songwriter, you dream of finding a team that truly believes in what you do, and from day one, they’ve championed my work. It’s humbling and inspiring to be surrounded by such a passionate group. I couldn’t be more excited to start this new chapter and see where the songs take us.”

The Wldlfe Inks With Riser House Records

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Pictured (L-R, back row): Brandon Perdue, Jennifer Johnson, Megan Schultz and Allison Pilotti. (L-R, front row): Jack Crane, Jansen Hogan and Carson Hogan

Indie-pop group The Wldlfe has signed with Riser House Records.

Wldlfe members Jansen Hogan, Carson Hogan and Jack Crane have built a loyal fanbase fueled by a steady stream of releases. The trio burst onto the scene with their breakout EP New, 2016 and have played to sold-out crowds across North America throughout 2023 and 2024. With over 90 million global streams under their belt, The Wldlfe is gearing up to release the deluxe edition of their most-streamed project to date, Heaven is a place, 2024. Their new single “Make Me Cry” will be available April 25, and they will be hitting the road with Knox as direct support for his upcoming tour.

“When I first saw The Wldlfe, I was instantly hooked by their electrifying energy and their ability to captivate every person in the room,” shares Allison Pilotti, A&R and Publishing Manager at Riser House. “Their passion and enthusiasm for creating such a unique sound and vision is infectious. I’m so thrilled to be a part of The Wldlfe’s journey and this is only the beginning!”

“When Allison Pilotti first brought The Wldlfe to the team, I was instantly a fan of the music. When we saw them headline a sold-out show to the loudest crowd I’ve ever witnessed at The Basement East, we knew we absolutely had to work with them,” shares Brandon Perdue, SVP A&R and Publishing at Riser House. “The Wldlfe has built an incredible fanbase on the back of self-produced projects and hardcore touring, and Riser House is incredibly excited to have the opportunity to throw fuel on the fire the guys have built over the past several years.”

“The three of us are super grateful to join Riser House and add a bunch of new faces to The Wldlfe team,” shares The Wldlfe. “After years of searching for the right fit, we feel like RH can help us take The Wldlfe to places we haven’t been yet. We’re excited to get to work!”

Bonnaroo Unveils 2025 Schedule

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Photo: Taylor Regulski

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has unveiled its complete 2025 schedule. The festival is set for June 12-15 on the Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee.

The four-day festival will feature performances by Luke Combs, Bonnaroo’s first-ever country headliner, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, John Summit, Olivia Rodrigo and many more. The After Hours lineup will feature late-night live performances from Dom Dolla, Glass Animals, Justice, Insane Clown Posse, Megadeth, Arcade Fire Presents “Santa Pirata,” JPEGMAFIA, and a sunrise set from Gorgon City. SuperJam, set for June 14, will be hosted and curated by Remi Wolf.

1-Day and 4-Day GA, GA+, VIP, Platinum and Roo Insider tickets remain available. Complete details, including camping and parking options, are available here.

Morgan Wallen Reveals Tracks From Upcoming Album ‘I’m The Problem’

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Morgan Wallen has unveiled the full track list for his brand new album I’m The Problem, set to release May 16.

The superstar rounds up plenty of friends for this latest project, including Post Malone, Tate McRae, Eric Church, Ernest and Hardy, and he co-wrote 22 of the whopping 37 cuts on the album, curating a collection that’s both personal and resonant, while viewing life through a different lens than he’s used in the past.

Following up last year’s monster hit with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” (which recently topped two billion streams) Wallen doubles down with a new collab with Malone “I Ain’t Comin’ Back,” due out tomorrow (April 18). Written by Wallen, Malone, Hardy, Ernest, Louis Bell and Ryan Vojtesak, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back” features a clever kiss-off, as a guy leaves his relationship, vowing never to return.

The album opens with the title track, “I’m The Problem,” a double-edged confession that reveals the complexities of a relationship at its lowest and concludes with “I’m A Little Crazy,” a quiet, contemplative song that looks inward while examining the world outside. 49 songwriters contributed to the expansive new project, including Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Josh Thompson, Jessie Jo Dillon,Chris Tompkins, Josh Miller and many more.

“A lot of the concepts and things we said were a little more difficult with this album,” Wallen says of the writing and refining process. “We were trying to dig deep on things and trying to find new angles. And I feel like we did that. I feel like there’s a lot of stuff that I haven’t said in this record, which I’m really, really proud of.”

Wallen has teased the new album tracks during appearances on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, and he recently became the first artist ever to have two albums spend over 100 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. He’ll kick off his “I’m The Problem Tour” June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston.

I’m The Problem Track List:
1. “I’m The Problem” (Morgan Wallen, Grady Block, Jamie McLaughlin, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
2. “I Got Better” (Morgan Wallen, Blake Pendergrass, Chase McGill, Ryan Vojtesak, Ernest Keith Smith, Michael Hardy)
3. “Superman” (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, James Maddocks)
4. “What I Want” (feat. Tate McRae) (Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae, John Byron, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak, Joe Reeves)
5. “Just In Case” (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, John Byron, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Thompson, Blake Pendergrass, Alex Bak)
6. “Interlude” (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Rocky Block)
7. “Falling Apart” (Morgan Wallen, Blake Pendergrass, Josh Thompson, Ryan Vojtesak)
8. “Skoal, Chevy, and Browning” (Joe Fox, Chase McGill, Josh Miller)
9. “Eyes Are Closed” (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak)
10. “Kick Myself” (Morgan Wallen, Rocky Block, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, James Maddocks)
11. “20 Cigarettes” (Chris LaCorte, Chase McGill, Blake Pendergrass, Josh Miller)
12. “TN” (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Taylor Phillips, Ryan Vojtesak, Geoff Warburton)
13. “Missing” (Morgan Wallen, Chase McGill, Josh Thompson, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak, Luis Witkiewitz)
14. “Where’d That Girl Go” (Morgan Wallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ryan Vojtesak, Blake Pendergrass, Joe Reeves, Geoff Warburton)
15. “Genesis” (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Rocky Block, Jacob Durrett, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak, James Maddocks)
16. “Revelation” (Trannie Anderson, Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon, Chris Tompkins)
17. “Number 3 and Number 7” (feat. Eric Church) (Rocky Block, Blake Pendergrass)
18. “Kiss Her In Front Of You” (John Byron, Jaxson Free, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley, Ryan Vojtesak)
19. “If You Were Mine” (Chris Tompkins, Jessie Jo Dillon, David Garcia, Geoff Warburton)
20. Don’t We (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Ashley Gorley, Rocky Block, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron)
21. “Come Back As A Redneck” (feat. HARDY) (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Michael Hardy, James Maddocks)
22. “Love Somebody” (Morgan Wallen, John Byron, Shaun Frank, Nicholas Gale, Ashley Gorley, Yaakov Gruzman, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Elof Loelv, Steve Francis Richard Mastroianni, Martina Sorbara, Ryan Vojtesak)
23. “Dark Til Daylight” (Rocky Block, Chris Tompkins, Jimmy Robbins)
24. “The Dealer” (feat. ERNEST) (Blake Pendergrass)
25. “Leavin’s The Least I Could Do” (Morgan Wallen, Michael Hardy, Josh Miller, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
26. “Jack and Jill” (Jacob Hackworth, Jared Mullins, Ned Cameron)
27. “I Ain’t Comin’ Back” (feat. Post Malone) (Morgan Wallen, Louis Bell, Michael Hardy, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
28. “Nothin’ Left” (Josh Miller, Greylan James, Matt Jenkins)
29. “Drinking Til It Does” (Josh Thompson, Jimmy Robbins)
30. “Smile” (Morgan Wallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Luis Witkiewitz)
31. “Working Man’s Song” (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Miller, Blake Pendergrass, Rocky Block)
32. “Whiskey In Reverse” (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Michael Hardy)
33. “Crazy Eyes” (Chris Tompkins, Josh Miller, Jessie Jo Dillon, Daniel Ross)
34. “LA Night” (Chris Tompkins, Travis Wood, Josh Miller)
35. “Miami” (Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Ernest Keith Smith, Blake Pendergrass, Chase McGill, Michael Hardy, Dean Dillon, Hank Cochran, Royce Porter)
36. “Lies Lies Lies” (Jessie Jo Dillon, Josh Miller, Daniel Ross, Chris Tompkins)
37. “I’m A Little Crazy” (Michael Hardy, Smith Ahnquist, Hunter Phelps, Jameson Rodgers)

West Virginia Music Hall of Fame Hosts 10th Annual Induction Ceremony

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Jeff Stevens performing with Luke Bryan. Photo: Mike Keller

The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame held its sold-out 10th annual induction ceremony on Saturday (April 12) in Charleston, West Virginia, inducting 2025 honorees Jeff Stevens, Daniel Johnston, Cam Mullins and The Valentinos (a.k.a. The Womack Brothers).

Hosted by Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson and West Virginia’s own Juliana Soltis, the ceremony featured performances from Luke Bryan, Stevens, Benson, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Kathy Mattea and more.

Among the many highlights from the evening was Bryan taking the stage to perform with Stevens. Stevens has penned No. 1 hits for artists including Bryan, George Strait, Tracy Byrd and Tim McGraw. His award was presented by Dale Bobo, catalog strategist for the Sony Music Publishing’s Nashville office.

Jeff Tweedy. Photo: Michael Valentine

“Such a special night for me to come celebrate with my longtime producer and songwriting buddy Jeff Stevens,” said Bryan. “From the moment we met, it just clicked and I never looked back, only forward. He has helped teach me how to do this business the right way by working hard and treating people good along the way. Congratulations on being inducted to the WV Music Hall of Fame.”

Wilco Co-Founder Tweedy was also on hand to present Daniel Johnston’s posthumous award to the honoree’s brother and sister, Margie and Dick Johnston. Johnston’s songs have found a dedicated fanbase all over the world. Tweedy, who performed and recorded with Daniel, performed three of his favorite Johnston songs with his band during the ceremony, which included many other memorable moments as well.

An edited version of this year’s Hall of Fame ceremony will air on West Virginia Public Broadcasting on May 3 at 7 p.m. ET and will be made available to stream on YouTube and PBS Passport the same day.

Lionel Cartwright performing with Juliana Soltis and The West Virginia Youth Symphony. Photo: Mike Keller

Cam Mullins’ daughter Karen and her brother Cam Mullins II accepting their father’s award. Photo: Mike Keller

Friendly Womack Jr. of The Valentinos accepting the group’s award. Photo: Mike Keller