Carly Pearce. Photo: Allister Ann
Tomorrow, March 7, is International Women’s Day, and DISClaimer salutes that with an all-female playlist today.
Leading the charge is Disc of the Day winner Carly Pearce. Her excellent “No Rain” is joined by first-class new music from Dasha, Tigirlily Gold and Sarah Borges.
Newcomer Caroline Owens wins this week’s Disc of the Day award. She’s so promising that the current issue of Bluegrass Unlimited devoted a feature story to her before she’d released any music.
FIMONE / “Woman”
Writer: Janelle Faiman; Producer: Greg Magers; Label: Fimone
– This feminist anthem features her drawling, bluesy voice accompanied solely by her snarling electric guitar. The lyric demands equal rights, addressing bodily autonomy, pay parity and an end to systemic oppression. In other words, “r.e.s.p.e.c.t.” Kinda preachy but kinda cool, too.
CARLY PEARCE / “No Rain”
Writers: Carly Pearce/Emily Weisband/Jordan Reynolds/Lauren Hungate; Producers: Carly Pearce, Dave Clauss; Label: Big Machine Records
– When you’re going through hardship, remember that without rain, there are no flowers. Pearce’s vocal is beautifully phrased, and the strings-and-guitar accompaniment is simply poetic. Country music eloquence.
CARTER FAITH / “If I Had Never Lost My Mind”
Writers: Carter Faith/Jen Stegall/Lauren Hungate/Tofer Brown; Producer: Tofer Brown; Label: UMG Nashville
– Her plaintive soprano vocal covers an impressive range, up into falsetto acrobatics, as she wends her way through this heartache power ballad. An oomphy production adds to the dynamics. Impressive.
SIERRA HULL / “Spitfire”
Writer: Sierra Hull; Producer: Sierra Hull; Label: SH
– Singer, songwriter and mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull gives this story song a wafting lilt. The ballad’s lyric is about her strong and resilient grandmother. Her performance of it is surrounded by a silky cushion of acoustic sound, anchored by her own deft guitar playing. Hull is booked to perform tomorrow night (March 7) at Brooklyn Bowl.
TIGIRLILY GOLD / “Forever From Here”
Writers: Kendra Slaubaugh/Krista Slaubaugh/Pete Good/Shane McAnally; Producer: Pete Good; Label: Monument Records
– She has a vision of their future together, as in, “I can see forever from here.” The rippling, sparkly track is full of energy and sunshine. So is the harmony-soaked duet performance. This effervescent single is their finest to date.
MADDIE & TAE / “Kissing Cowboys”
Writers: Laura Veltz/Luke Dick/Maddie Font/Taylor Kerr; Producer: Josh Kerr; Label: Mercury Nashville
– The duo bops though this rollicking, good-time tune with joyous moxie to spare. I bet this one is a blast in concert.
CAROLINE OWENS / “You’ve Still Got It”
Writers: Jerry Salley/John Pennell; Producers: Darin Aldridge, Jerry Salley; Label: Billy Blue
– She sings this lovely ode to addictive romance in a sky-high mountain soprano. This works super well when the male harmony vocals are stacked beneath it. Dazzling mandolin picking and sighing fiddle add to the magic. Bluegrass on the wing in full flight.
DASHA / “Not at This Party”
Writers: Anna Dasha Novotny/Ashley Gorley/Ben Johnson; Producers: Ben Johnson, Johnny Reno; Label: Warner Records
– To state the obvious right away: This is brain meltingly catchy, ridiculously lovable and a rhythm happy carnival ride. While the beats drop around her, Dasha advises us that she’s physically at the party, but her mind is on him. Get up and dance.
HAILEY WHITTERS & MOLLY TUTTLE / “Prodigal Daughter”
Writers: Bryan Simpson/Hailey Whitters/Paul Sikes; Producer: Jake Gear; Label: Big Loud Records
– This rocks. Whitters wails righteously of her lost innocence amid a frothing, percussive track. Bluegrass star Molly Tuttle provides guitar and harmony-vocal support.
RUNAWAY JUNE / “To Be Yours”
Writers: Aaron Eshuis/Jennifer Wayne/Natalie Stovall/Ron Fair/Stevie Woodward; Producer: Ron Fair; Label: Quartz Hill Records
– Sugary sweet. The trio adopts a soft, caressing vocal tone for this lovey-dovey tune. It’s as delicious as an ice cream sundae and as lovely as a pastoral watercolor, but I like them better when they are feisty and bopping.
SARAH BORGES / “Mercy of the Moon”
Writers: Jay Godfrey/Jeremy Tepper; Producer: Eric “Roscoe” Ambel; Label: Lakeside Lounge Records
– This is a rumbling honky tonker delivered by a sturdy roadhouse alto. Twang guitars, slamming drumming and band-member support vocals give it a pleasingly garage-y sound. The totally country song was co-written by Jeremy Tepper, the Diesel Only Records man who died too young and is much missed.
AVERY ANNA / “Mr. Predictable”
Writers: Avery Anna/Ben Williams/David Fanning; Producer: David Fanning; Label: Warner Music Nashville
– There is something about her voice that has me hanging on every line. This aching performance about being in love with a cheater has dramatic shifts in tone, from solo intimacy to furiously electronic roaring. Fascinating listening.
LILY ROSE / “I Know What I Want”
Writers: Andy Albert/Emily Weisband/Jaxson Free/Lily Rose/Paul DiGiovanni/Taylor Phillips; Producer: Paul DiGiovanni; Label: LR
– This perennial rule breaker leans in a pop/hip-hop direction on this snappy slab of sass. The lyric is quite simple and quite repetitive.
Zach Top Secures Second Week At No. 1 On MusicRow Radio Chart
/by John Nix ArledgeZach Top. Photo: Citizen Kane Wayne
Zach Top maintains the No. 1 position on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart with his track “I Never Lie.”
The tune is a part of Top’s debut studio album Cold Beer & Country Music and was written by Top, Carson Chamberlain and Tim Nichols.
Last weekend, Top took the historic Ryman Auditorium stage for two sold-out shows. He was joined by Jake Worthington on Friday (Feb. 28) and Cole Goodwin on Saturday (March 1), who served as his opening acts.
“I Never Lie” currently sits at No. 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 7 on the Mediabase chart.
Click here to view the latest edition of the MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.
RanchHands Cowboylesque Inks With Kinkead Entertainment Agency
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L-R, back row): Kyle Jacob, RH Cast Member Pat Tanski, RH Cast Member Lando Hawkins, RH Cast Member, Chandler Coppage, RH Cast Member Neal Burnett, RH Cast Member Esai Medina, RH Cast Member, Robert Raske, RH Cast Member Max Blarry, RH Cast Member Blake Rackley, Greg Scott and Dan Collins. (L-R, front row): Remi Heitzman, Lexy Burke (RH CEO) , Bob Kinkead, Julie Devereux, Shasta Brown (Rashford and Kruse and Sophie Grube. Photo: Nicole Murphy at NEM Photography
RanchHands Cowboylesque has signed with Kinkead Entertainment Agency for booking representation. The show currently holds residencies at The Cannery Ballroom in Nashville and Tempe Improv Comedy Theater in Scottsdale, and will be expanding into new markets soon.
Featuring choreographed dance, powerhouse vocals, side-splitting comedy and engaging audience interaction, the show has been captivating crowds since its debut in 2021. With a growing online following, it continues to mesmerize audiences with its blend of flair and storytelling.
“Taking RanchHands on tour is my ultimate vision and dream,” says Lexy Burke, RanchHands CEO. “We’ve built an incredible community online, and now it’s time to bring that same energy to live audiences nationwide—and even internationally. We can’t wait to share this show with the world!”
Upcoming performances for RanchHands Cowboylesque can be found here.
Black River Publishing Promotes Sarah Hudspeth
/by Madison HahnenSarah Hudspeth. Photo: Courtesy of Black River Entertainment
Black River Publishing has promoted Sarah Hudspeth to Creative Manager.
“Sarah’s remarkable ability to spot emerging talent and her unwavering passion for the creative community has always set her apart,” says Rebekah Gordon, Vice President of Publishing. “I’m thrilled to have her as an integral part of our team and am excited to see how she’ll continue to shape the future of Black River Publishing.”
Hudspeth first joined Black River in 2023 as Creative Coordinator. In her new role, Hudspeth will seek out new songwriting talent and oversee the daily calendars for Black River Publishing’s roster, which includes Scotty Hasting, Pryor Baird, MaRynn Taylor, Hannah Kerr, Bryan Simpson, McCall Chapin, Dan Wilson, Jason Earley, Blake Ruby and Josh Kerr,
“The past two years at Black River have been extremely rewarding, and I have learned so much,” shares Hudspeth. “I am very excited to dive into a new role and continue to grow our incredible roster. It is an honor to work with such talented and passionate songwriters who inspire me every day.”
A Belmont University graduate, Hudspeth started her journey at Black River Publishing as an intern, and is a member of the SOLID Class of 2025 and a mentor for CMA EDU.
Music Business Association Introduces 2025 Bizzy Awards Finalists
/by John Nix ArledgeThe Music Business Association (Music Biz) has introduced the finalists for the 2025 Bizzy Awards. The seven winners will be announced at the fourth annual Bizzy Awards Dinner, sponsored by Warner Music Group, on May 14 during Music Biz 2025, held at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly.
The finalists for each crowd-nominated categories are:
Leading Light Award: For a company or executive that has supported their staff via mental health & wellbeing and work/life balance.
– BMAT Music Innovators
– Colleen Theis, President & COO, The Orchard
– Kerri Fox-Metoyer, Head of Entertainment Services, Gabb
Agent of Change Award: For a company that shows commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
– Equal Access
– SOCAN Foundation
– United Voices 4 Peace
#NEXTGEN_NOW One To Watch Award: For an executive under 40 whose work stands out as a contribution to the industry.
– Sally Rose Larson, SVP of Government & External Affairs, DIMA
– Lindsey Major, Chief Member Experience Officer, Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC)
– Emily Stephenson, President, Downtown Music Publishing
Maestro of Metadata Award: For a company or executive who has made an impact in the area of data processing, credit clarification, streamlining or otherwise promoting data and best practices.
– amra
– DataArt
– Elysha Miracle, SVP of Rights Data Management, Concord
Frontline Innovator Award: For a retail store who showed inventiveness and ingenuity in their practices and interactions with consumers.
– Grimey’s Music, Nashville, TN
– Spin Me Round, Easton, PA
– V.I.P. Records, Long Beach, CA
Marketing Superstar Award: For a marketing campaign that was innovative and thought provoking. Candidates can be from any sector of the industry, and campaigns can be physical or virtual.
– George Strait’s “Wish I Could Say: A Journey Of Healing With Cowboys And Dreamers” | MCA Nashville
– MF DOOM – MM..FOOD (20 Year Anniversary) | Rhymesayers Entertainment
– U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at The Sphere (AR Fan Experience Campaign) | The Current Sea
Music Business Educator of the Year Award: Celebrates a music business educator who inspires students to enter the music business.
– Jerry Brindisi, Columbia College Chicago
– John Simson, American University
– Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews, Toronto Metropolitan University
In addition to the category finalists, Music Biz previously announced that Cindy Charles will receive the 2025 Presidential Award for Outstanding Executive Achievement posthumously, and Digital Data Exchange (DDEX) will be honored with the 2025 Impact Award for Technological Excellence.
Kimberly Hopkins Joins Hsquared Management
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R, front row): Dan Wise, Leigh Holt, Kimberly Hopkins, Kelli Haywood and Bryan Ward; L-R, back row): Lani Short, Hayley Beals, Jami Crockett and Bray Antolick
Hsquared Management has hired Kimberly Hopkins. In her new role, Hopkins will serve as the day-to-day manager for Provident Label Group artist Lizzie Morgan and Hsquared’s growing list of clients.
With a degree from Belmont University and an extensive background in managing talent and overseeing large-scale music projects, Hopkins brings a wealth of experience across multiple sectors of the industry to Hsquared. The Pittsburgh native previously worked as an executive assistant at WME and as a day-to-day manager for Lauren Daigle and Lizzie Morgan at maddjett. Most recently, she served as a music coordinator for WWE. In addition to Hopkins’ hiring, Hsquared recently celebrated the release of client Annie F. Downs’ latest children’s book, Where Did TJ Go? (Baker Books), which she co-authored with her sister, Tatum Green.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kimberly to the Hsquared family,” shares co-founders Kelli Haywood and Leigh Holt. “Her diverse industry experience and passion for artist development perfectly align with our vision for strategic growth. As we continue to expand our roster and celebrate milestones like Annie’s powerful new book, having someone of Kimberly’s caliber join our team strengthens our ability to serve our clients with excellence across all entertainment arenas.”
With a focus on transcending genres, seasoned entrepreneurs Haywood and Holt merged their respective companies in the summer of 2024, bringing more than 45 years of combined industry experience together to fuel an intentionally diverse roster of talent. Hsquared Management supports an array of gifted artists, authors, speakers and podcast hosts, including Morgan, Downs, Riley Clemmons, Megan Danielle, Demi-Leigh Tebow, David Thomas & Sissy Goff, Carlos Whittaker and their newest signee, 17-time GMA Canada Covenant Award and Juno Award-winner Jordan St. Cyr.
Industry Ink: Clint Higham, Joe Nichols, Trace Adkins, Perk PR
/by Lorie HollabaughClint Higham Celebrates Manager of the Year Win
Pictured (L-R): Kenny Chesney, Clint Higham, Barbara Mandrell and Louise Mandrell. Photo: Hunter Hart
Morris Higham President and Partner Clint Higham celebrated his win as the Country Music Association’s Manager of the Year following the organization’s annual Touring Awards ceremony Monday night (March 3) at Marathon Music Works in Nashville. He was joined by clients Kenny Chesney, Barbara Mandrell and Louise Mandrell.
Having built his own career while building Chesney’s four-time CMA Entertainer of the Year career, Higham has applied a hard work, hands-on diligence to those artists who have defined Morris Higham Management in the 21st Century. Whether Chesney’s meteoric success, seven-consecutive-time CMA Group of the Year Old Dominion or Country Music Hall of Famer Barbara Mandrell, Higham has sought to create opportunities that reflect each artist’s strengths and music.
Joe Nichols Becomes Pandora Billionaire
Pictured (L-R): Bekah Digby (SiriusXM), Benny Brown (Brown Sellers Brown), Joe Nichols and Buzz Brainard (SiriusXM). Photo: Courtesy of Brown Sellers Brown
Quartz Hill Records artist Joe Nichols was honored Feb. 28 with a Pandora Billionaire Plaque following his performance at SiriusXM The Highway’s weekly Music Row Happy Hour at Margaritaville in Nashville. Nichols was surprised with the coveted plaque, which is presented to artists that have achieved over one billion song streams on Pandora, by SiriusXM The Highway host Buzz Brainard. Joining Nichols and Brainard onstage was Bekah Digby, Associate Director of Talent & Industry Relations – Country & Christian at SiriusXM and Pandora, who also represented Johnny Chiang, Vice President of Music Programming – Country at SiriusXM and Pandora.
Trace Adkins Visits ‘Today’ With New Single
Pictured (L-R): Craig Melvin, Trace Adkins, Dylan Dreyer and Al Roker. Photo: Nate Congleton
Trace Adkins returned to NBC’s TODAY yesterday (March 5) ahead of his stop on Blake Shelton’s “Friends & Heroes Tour” tonight (March 6) in Newark, New Jersey. Adkins performed the TV debut of his new single, “What Color’s Your Wild” and also chatted with anchors Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer and Craig Melvin about the meaning of the song and his upcoming role as “Big Buck” in the movie Day of Reckoning, set to open in theaters on March 28.
Whiskey Jam & PERK PR Team For Special Takeover
Pictured (L-R): Cody Cozz, Chris Andreucci, Remy Garrison, Dallas Alexander, Ashley Anne and Madison Olivia. Photo: Kelsey Cotton
PERK PR & Creative Agency took over Whiskey Jam at Whiskey Row on Broadway in Nashville recently with select performances from a wide range of clients they represent. Artists taking the Whiskey Jam stage for the special takeover included Cody Cozz, Chris Andreucci, Remy Garrison, Dallas Alexander, Ashley Anne and Madison Olivia.
DISClaimer Single Reviews: Carly Pearce Is ‘Country Music Eloquence’
/by Robert K OermannCarly Pearce. Photo: Allister Ann
Tomorrow, March 7, is International Women’s Day, and DISClaimer salutes that with an all-female playlist today.
Leading the charge is Disc of the Day winner Carly Pearce. Her excellent “No Rain” is joined by first-class new music from Dasha, Tigirlily Gold and Sarah Borges.
Newcomer Caroline Owens wins this week’s Disc of the Day award. She’s so promising that the current issue of Bluegrass Unlimited devoted a feature story to her before she’d released any music.
FIMONE / “Woman”
Writer: Janelle Faiman; Producer: Greg Magers; Label: Fimone
– This feminist anthem features her drawling, bluesy voice accompanied solely by her snarling electric guitar. The lyric demands equal rights, addressing bodily autonomy, pay parity and an end to systemic oppression. In other words, “r.e.s.p.e.c.t.” Kinda preachy but kinda cool, too.
CARLY PEARCE / “No Rain”
Writers: Carly Pearce/Emily Weisband/Jordan Reynolds/Lauren Hungate; Producers: Carly Pearce, Dave Clauss; Label: Big Machine Records
– When you’re going through hardship, remember that without rain, there are no flowers. Pearce’s vocal is beautifully phrased, and the strings-and-guitar accompaniment is simply poetic. Country music eloquence.
CARTER FAITH / “If I Had Never Lost My Mind”
Writers: Carter Faith/Jen Stegall/Lauren Hungate/Tofer Brown; Producer: Tofer Brown; Label: UMG Nashville
– Her plaintive soprano vocal covers an impressive range, up into falsetto acrobatics, as she wends her way through this heartache power ballad. An oomphy production adds to the dynamics. Impressive.
SIERRA HULL / “Spitfire”
Writer: Sierra Hull; Producer: Sierra Hull; Label: SH
– Singer, songwriter and mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull gives this story song a wafting lilt. The ballad’s lyric is about her strong and resilient grandmother. Her performance of it is surrounded by a silky cushion of acoustic sound, anchored by her own deft guitar playing. Hull is booked to perform tomorrow night (March 7) at Brooklyn Bowl.
TIGIRLILY GOLD / “Forever From Here”
Writers: Kendra Slaubaugh/Krista Slaubaugh/Pete Good/Shane McAnally; Producer: Pete Good; Label: Monument Records
– She has a vision of their future together, as in, “I can see forever from here.” The rippling, sparkly track is full of energy and sunshine. So is the harmony-soaked duet performance. This effervescent single is their finest to date.
MADDIE & TAE / “Kissing Cowboys”
Writers: Laura Veltz/Luke Dick/Maddie Font/Taylor Kerr; Producer: Josh Kerr; Label: Mercury Nashville
– The duo bops though this rollicking, good-time tune with joyous moxie to spare. I bet this one is a blast in concert.
CAROLINE OWENS / “You’ve Still Got It”
Writers: Jerry Salley/John Pennell; Producers: Darin Aldridge, Jerry Salley; Label: Billy Blue
– She sings this lovely ode to addictive romance in a sky-high mountain soprano. This works super well when the male harmony vocals are stacked beneath it. Dazzling mandolin picking and sighing fiddle add to the magic. Bluegrass on the wing in full flight.
DASHA / “Not at This Party”
Writers: Anna Dasha Novotny/Ashley Gorley/Ben Johnson; Producers: Ben Johnson, Johnny Reno; Label: Warner Records
– To state the obvious right away: This is brain meltingly catchy, ridiculously lovable and a rhythm happy carnival ride. While the beats drop around her, Dasha advises us that she’s physically at the party, but her mind is on him. Get up and dance.
HAILEY WHITTERS & MOLLY TUTTLE / “Prodigal Daughter”
Writers: Bryan Simpson/Hailey Whitters/Paul Sikes; Producer: Jake Gear; Label: Big Loud Records
– This rocks. Whitters wails righteously of her lost innocence amid a frothing, percussive track. Bluegrass star Molly Tuttle provides guitar and harmony-vocal support.
RUNAWAY JUNE / “To Be Yours”
Writers: Aaron Eshuis/Jennifer Wayne/Natalie Stovall/Ron Fair/Stevie Woodward; Producer: Ron Fair; Label: Quartz Hill Records
– Sugary sweet. The trio adopts a soft, caressing vocal tone for this lovey-dovey tune. It’s as delicious as an ice cream sundae and as lovely as a pastoral watercolor, but I like them better when they are feisty and bopping.
SARAH BORGES / “Mercy of the Moon”
Writers: Jay Godfrey/Jeremy Tepper; Producer: Eric “Roscoe” Ambel; Label: Lakeside Lounge Records
– This is a rumbling honky tonker delivered by a sturdy roadhouse alto. Twang guitars, slamming drumming and band-member support vocals give it a pleasingly garage-y sound. The totally country song was co-written by Jeremy Tepper, the Diesel Only Records man who died too young and is much missed.
AVERY ANNA / “Mr. Predictable”
Writers: Avery Anna/Ben Williams/David Fanning; Producer: David Fanning; Label: Warner Music Nashville
– There is something about her voice that has me hanging on every line. This aching performance about being in love with a cheater has dramatic shifts in tone, from solo intimacy to furiously electronic roaring. Fascinating listening.
LILY ROSE / “I Know What I Want”
Writers: Andy Albert/Emily Weisband/Jaxson Free/Lily Rose/Paul DiGiovanni/Taylor Phillips; Producer: Paul DiGiovanni; Label: LR
– This perennial rule breaker leans in a pop/hip-hop direction on this snappy slab of sass. The lyric is quite simple and quite repetitive.
‘Opry 100: A Live Celebration’ Adds More Performers
/by Madison HahnenOpry 100: A Live Celebration has added more performers to its three hour event airing on March 19 at 7 p.m. CT on NBC and Peacock.
Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jamey Johnson, Keith Urban, Post Malone, Ricky Skaggs, Steven Curtis Chapman, Terri Clark, Travis Tritt and Yolanda Adams will all join the 100 year celebration of the Grand Ole Opry. Previously announced performers include host Blake Shelton, Amy Grant, Ashley McBryde, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Garth Brooks, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Marty Stuart, Reba McEntire, The War And Treaty, Trace Adkins, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill and a special appearance from Randy Travis.
The broadcast will showcase performances from both the Grand Ole Opry House and the Ryman Auditorium. The telecast will be executive produced by Baz Halpin, Mark Bracco and Linda Gierahn of Silent House Productions, alongside R.A. Clark and Steve Buchanan.
Rian Ball Signs With HAYLO Music
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L-R): Tyler Hubbard, SESAC’s Shannan Hatch, Rian Ball, SESAC’s Lydia Schultz Cahill and HAYLO GM Josh Saxe. Photo: Evan Mattingly
Songwriter and producer Rian Ball has inked a co-publishing deal with HAYLO Music, administered by Endurance Music Group.
A native of Tampa Bay, Ball marked his first No. 1 hit with “Down Home.” Ball has also had recent cuts with Midland, Michael Brühn featuring John Legend, Lanco and William Beckmann, among others. His latest co-written and co-produced track, “God & Guns N Roses” by Tyler Braden, was released in February.
“Rian brings a strong acumen for artist development and collaboration that takes HAYLO to a new level,” shares Josh Saxe, GM of HAYLO Music. “We’ve already hit the ground running.”
Luke Combs’ Music City Walk of Fame Induction Set For March 20
/by Lorie HollabaughLuke Combs. Photo: Zack Massey
Luke Combs will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on March 20 after a scheduling conflict delayed his original induction last fall.
Members of the public are invited to view the special induction ceremony for Combs which will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Music City Walk of Fame Park. Inductees are recognized for their significant work of preserving the musical heritage of Nashville and for contributing to the world through song, and the ceremony will recognize the 109th star on the Music City Walk of Fame.
“Luke Combs has made an undeniable impact on country music, capturing the hearts of fans around the world with his powerful voice, heartfelt songwriting, and genuine authenticity,” says Doug Kreulen, Chairman of Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “His journey from playing small venues to selling out stadiums is a testament to his talent, dedication and deep connection to music lovers, making him a perfect addition to the Music City Walk of Fame.”
The Music City Walk of Fame was established in 2006 along Nashville’s Music Mile, a one-mile stretch linking downtown to Music Row. Inductees’ names are showcased on permanent sidewalk medallions arranged in a star pattern along the path.