NSAI’s Tin Pan South wrapped its 2025 event last week, marking the 33rd edition of the festival.

Thursday (March 27) featured performances from Eric Paslay, Seth Ennis, Jonathan Sherwood, JT Harding, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins, Ben Williams, Chrissy Metz, Trent Willmon, Scotty Hasting, Laci Kaye Booth, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps, Taylor Phillips, Rob Ragosta, Benjy Davis, Kelly Archer, Lee Thomas Miller, Kayley Green, Brett James, Lydia Vaughn and many more.

Troy Cartwright, Trent Tomlinson, Austin Nivarel, Charles Esten, Haven Madison, Andy Albert, Emily Falvey, KK Johnson, Ernest, Chandler Walters, Emily Shackelton, Christian Hayes, Tenille Townes and more all took the stages on Friday (March 28).

To close out the festival on Saturday (March 29), attendees were treated to performances from Struggle Jennings, Deanna Bryant, Alison Nichols, Adam Wright, Michael Farren, Bryce Leatherwood, Adam Craig, Jordan Walker, Melissa Etheridge, Shelly Fairchild, Ashley McBryde, Kat Higgins, HunterGirl, Patrick Murphy, Trisha Yearwood and Grace Tyler, among others.

Rising country teen Maddox Batson made his Grand Ole Opry debut last Wednesday (March 26), checking off a box on his career wish list.

Batson performed two songs from his recently released EP First Dance during the appearance, “I Don’t Like You Anymore” and “It Was You.”

“Performing here at the Opry tonight means more to me than anything. I want to give a shout out to all my family here tonight,” shared Batson. “I can’t stop smiling. You’re making dreams come true for me! Walking out on this stage, the circle, is something I’ve wanted to do my entire life. I know I haven’t lived a long time, but…,” he shared smiling, drawing laughter from the audience. “Growing up in the country music space, growing up knowing the prestige of the Grand Ole Opry and actually coming out here to play it means the world to me. It’s the coolest thing ever.”

The EP followed the success of breakout single “I Don’t Like You Anymore,” which has amassed over one million streams on Spotify and 3.2 million views on YouTube. It also builds on the popularity of the track “X’s,” which has accumulated over six million Spotify streams and 11 million YouTube views.

“I’ve never been more proud of a body of music,” said Batson about First Dance from the Opry stage. “A year ago, I released my first song ‘Tears in the River.’ And then a year and six days later, I got to release my debut EP. I’m so proud of it and glad the fans are liking it so far.”

Trisha Yearwood and the Susan G. Komen organization hosted the first ever “Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure: Trisha Yearwood & Friends” benefit last Wednesday (March 26) at the Ryman Auditorium.

The event brought together many artists to raise funds for breast cancer patient services, generating over $700,000 in support of the cause. Joining Yearwood on the benefit show were Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Kristin Chenoweth, Terri Clark, Anita Cochran, Sheryl Crow, Amy Grant and Lainey Wilson. The group performed for a sold-out audience, including many breast cancer survivors and supporters of the cause. The event combined music, uplifting survivor stories, education and philanthropy through live and silent auctions.

“I am excited to bring my friends together for a cause so close to my heart and to perform in support of the fight against breast cancer,” said Yearwood. “This disease impacts individuals and families worldwide, and I am honored to lend my voice to Band As One Nashville alongside so many incredible artists to help raise awareness and make a difference through the power of music.”

The event’s proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen’s breast cancer research, patient services and community health programs, providing support to those affected by the disease.

Morgan Wallen returned to NBC’s Saturday Night Live on Saturday (March 29) to perform two new songs from his upcoming new album, I’m The Problem, due May 16.

Host/Oscar winner Mikey Madison introduced Wallen for his first performance of the album’s title track, and he later returned with “Just In Case,” playing next to a TV console with text Intermittently flashing, igniting a frenzy among fans online over the rumored album track titles.

Wallen’s 2025 “I’m The Problem Tour” is set to kick off June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston, and the 20-show run will include stops in Seattle, Foxborough, Toronto and more. A rotating lineup of guests including Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Koe Wetzel join Wallen on the tour in direct support with Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Ella Langley and Anne Wilson as first-of-three across select dates. Wallen will also host his first ever Sand In My Boots Festival in May.