Chase Matthew is releasing his third album Chase on Feb. 21 via Warner Music Nashville. A new track from the album, “Drives My Truck,” is out now.
The uptempo jam penned by Matthew with Brock Berryhill and Taylor Phillips is a flirtatious throwback to the truck songs of the ’90s with a little extra horsepower, and speaks to losing control in all the best ways when your girl takes the wheel.
Chase contains 13 tracks including the previously released “Missin’ Me Missin’ You” and “Backroads of My Mind,” and also features a guest appearance by Lauren Alaina on “Half Heart Empty.” Matthews penned nine songs on the new project, which was produced by Austin Shawn with co-production on select tracks by Brock Berryhill, Blake Bollinger, Brian Bunn, Gabe Foust and Will Bundy, plus an additional song produced by Danny Majić.
Matthew will celebrate a massive milestone on the day Chase releases with a sold-out hometown headline debut at the Ryman Auditorium.
Chase Track List:
1. “Drives My Truck” (Chase Matthew, Brock Berryhill, Taylor Phillips)
2. “Missin’ Me Missin’ You” (Chase Matthew, Brock Berryhill, Taylor Phillips, Lydia Vaughan)
3. “Heart Half Empty (feat. Lauren Alaina)” (Chase Matthew, Austin Shawn, Matt McVaney, Bailey Manns, Noah West, Shaylen Carroll)
4. “No Name Roads” (Chase Matthew, Casey Brown, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley, Travis Wood)
5. “I Don’t Wanna Know” (Victor Williams, Fraser Churchill, Danny Majić, Willie Morrison)
6. “Fire In Her Eyes” (Chase Matthew, Gabe Foust, Graham Barham, Beau Bailey, Jacob Hackworth)
7. “Driving Through My Hometown” (Jacob Hackworth, Chris Tompkins, Michael Tyler, Blake Bollinger)
8. “If I Had Wings” (Chase Matthew, Alexander Palmer)
9. “You Turn” (Chase Matthew, Rotundo, Rose Falcon, Brian Bunn)
10. “Waiting On You To Call” (Chase Matthew)
11. “Backroads Of My Mind” (Parker Welling, Casey Brown, Garrett Nichols, Colton Pack, Zach Beeken)
12. “Sunday Clothes” (Chase Matthew, Taylor Phillips, Josh Phillips, Brock Berryhill, Kim Penz, Rotundo)
13. “No Way Around It” (Jacob Hackworth, Will Bundy, Michael Tyler)
Zac Brown Band To Play Back-To-Back Pinnacle Shows In April
/by Lorie HollabaughZac Brown Band
Zac Brown Band is set to play two back-to-back shows at new Nashville venue The Pinnacle April 1-2.
Tickets for the pair of shows go on sale this Friday, Jan. 24, via thepinnaclenashville.com/
“We are so excited to hit the stage at The Pinnacle and play for our incredible fans,” says Brown. “Nashville is a city that’s always felt like home to us, and we can’t wait to be a part of the incredible energy this new venue is bringing to the city.”
Over the last decade, Zac Brown Band has had six consecutive albums reach the top 10 of the Billboard 200, and five consecutive albums debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart. To date, the group has won three Grammys, sold more than 30 million singles, nine million albums, amassed over 11.2 billion catalog streams, achieved 16 No. 1 radio singles, and are the second act to top both the country and active rock formats.
Rick Myers Joins O’Neil Hagaman, LLC As Principal
/by LB CantrellRick Myers
Rick Myers has joined O’Neil Hagaman, LLC as a Principal. In his new role, Myers will contribute to key decisions driving the firm’s growth while addressing the business and financial needs of its clients.
With over two decades of experience in financial strategy, business management and music industry leadership, Myers served as SVP, Finance and IT for HYBE’s Big Machine Label Group for the past three years. Other career accomplishments include serving as Managing Director/COO of Courage Music, founding 12 South Financial and serving as VP/Corporate Controller & PMO for Integrity Music. He is a graduate of Belmont University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
“Opportunities to bring someone of Rick’s character and expertise into the firm don’t happen very often,” shares Legina Chaudoin, Partner at O’Neil Hagaman. “We’re pleased to welcome Rick into the O’Neil Hagaman family.”
Gretchen Wilson Is ‘Still Here For The Party’ On New Dates
/by Lorie HollabaughGretchen Wilson. Photo: Grace McKinney
Gretchen Wilson has launched the “Still Here For The Party Tour.”
She will visit Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin and more on the 20-date trek, her first headline tour in several years. More dates will be added to the tour soon.
“Seeing fans lose their minds at every tour stop and on the two performances at CMA Fest last year really gave me the spark I needed to get back out on the road,” Wilson says. “My band and I have been rehearsing like crazy, and I can’t wait to share this music with old fans and make some new ones. I’m also digging deep in my catalog and playing songs from those early albums that I haven’t played in a while. People ask me about songs like ‘Pocahontas Proud,’ ‘Trucker Man’ and ‘All Jacked Up,’ so were breaking those out, too.”
Wilson spent last year touring with her buddies Big & Rich and their Muzik Mafia family. She also celebrated the 20th anniversary of her multi-week No. 1 “Redneck Woman” and multi-Platinum Here For The Party album.
“Still Here For The Party Tour Dates:
Jan. 18 – Lincoln City, OR
Feb. 15 – Jackson, MS
Apr. 4 – Quapaw, OK
Apr. 12 – Gonzales, TX
May 10 – Natchitoches, LA
June 14 – Martinsville, IN
June 26 – Cadott, WI
June 27 – Melvin, IL
July 11 – Rhinelander, WI
July 12 – Manistee, MI
July 26 – Maquoketa, IA
Aug 2 – Elkhorn, WI
Aug 9 – Detroit Lakes, MN
Aug 15 – Tulsa, OK
Aug 16 – Ft. Worth, TX
Aug 30 – Woodstock, CT
Brittany Moore Receives Todd Givens Memorial Scholarship From NSAI
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L-R): Bart Herbision (NSAI Executive Director), Brittany Moore and Jill Moody (NSAI, Director of Songwriter Relations).
The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) has revealed that singer-songwriter Brittany Moore is the latest recipient of the annual Todd Givens Memorial Scholarship.
Moore, an Arkansas native, started writing songs at the age of 15 and moved to Nashville in 2018 to further pursue her music career. She became a member of NSAI during her first year in the city, and over the past six years, her songwriting abilities have continued to evolve.
NSAI has supported and celebrated Moore’s raw authenticity, as she boldly tackles often overlooked subjects like diet culture and mental health. Her genuine storytelling strikes a chord with listeners worldwide, earning her multiple viral songs on social media, a feature on the Bobby Bones Show and a fully crowdfunded EP set to release later this year.
“I couldn’t think of a more deserving songwriter for us to recognize with this Todd Givens Scholarship than Brittany,” shares Bart Herbison, Executive Director of NSAI. “Todd was a beloved friend and staff member of NSAI, and an avid supporter of songwriters with the spirit that Brittany embodies. I personally choose the recipient of this honor every year with Todd in mind, and I know that he would have been a huge fan of her talents.”
Scholarship recipients are awarded a complimentary NSAI membership, access to a premium NSAI educational event and personalized support from the NSAI creative team throughout the year to help guide them in achieving their career goals.
Moore will officially be presented with the honor at the annual NSAI Member Awards, scheduled for March 26 at 3rd & Lindsley, as part of NSAI’s Tin Pan South week.
BREAKING: Ashley Gorley To Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame
/by LB CantrellAshley Gorley. Photo: Katie Kauss
The 2025 inductees have been announced for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. They include Nashville hitmaker Ashley Gorley as well as George Clinton, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the Beach Boys’ Mike Love, Tony Macaulay and three members of The Doobie Brothers: Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons.
They will be inducted into the esteemed hall at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards Gala, set to take place on June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
Songwriters with a notable catalog become eligible for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame 20 years after their first significant commercial release of a song. The nominations were announced on Nov. 12 and voting ran through Dec. 22.
Gorley is the most commercially successful country songwriter of all time. The Kentucky-native has written an unprecedented 80 No. 1 radio singles with artists such as Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Bon Jovi, Weezer and more. He has received a myriad of honors throughout his career, including NSAI’s Songwriter of the Decade for 2010-2019 and the ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year recognition a record 11 times.
“I’m honestly shocked. I started out in the tape room listening to some of the greatest songwriters turn in demos,” Gorley shares of the honor. “Being welcomed into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and this legendary group of music makers is a dream come true. I’ve always looked up to this organization, and I’m proud to join representing Nashville and the country music community.
“I’ve attended this event as a fan and it always leaves me inspired, so this moment is truly surreal for me and my family,” he adds. “I’m incredibly grateful for the Hall of Fame and all the songwriting heroes who shaped music as we know it today, and I’m looking forward to celebrating everyone in June.”
Chase Matthew Gears Up For Third Album
/by Lorie HollabaughChase Matthew is releasing his third album Chase on Feb. 21 via Warner Music Nashville. A new track from the album, “Drives My Truck,” is out now.
The uptempo jam penned by Matthew with Brock Berryhill and Taylor Phillips is a flirtatious throwback to the truck songs of the ’90s with a little extra horsepower, and speaks to losing control in all the best ways when your girl takes the wheel.
Chase contains 13 tracks including the previously released “Missin’ Me Missin’ You” and “Backroads of My Mind,” and also features a guest appearance by Lauren Alaina on “Half Heart Empty.” Matthews penned nine songs on the new project, which was produced by Austin Shawn with co-production on select tracks by Brock Berryhill, Blake Bollinger, Brian Bunn, Gabe Foust and Will Bundy, plus an additional song produced by Danny Majić.
Matthew will celebrate a massive milestone on the day Chase releases with a sold-out hometown headline debut at the Ryman Auditorium.
2. “Missin’ Me Missin’ You” (Chase Matthew, Brock Berryhill, Taylor Phillips, Lydia Vaughan)
3. “Heart Half Empty (feat. Lauren Alaina)” (Chase Matthew, Austin Shawn, Matt McVaney, Bailey Manns, Noah West, Shaylen Carroll)
4. “No Name Roads” (Chase Matthew, Casey Brown, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley, Travis Wood)
5. “I Don’t Wanna Know” (Victor Williams, Fraser Churchill, Danny Majić, Willie Morrison)
6. “Fire In Her Eyes” (Chase Matthew, Gabe Foust, Graham Barham, Beau Bailey, Jacob Hackworth)
7. “Driving Through My Hometown” (Jacob Hackworth, Chris Tompkins, Michael Tyler, Blake Bollinger)
8. “If I Had Wings” (Chase Matthew, Alexander Palmer)
9. “You Turn” (Chase Matthew, Rotundo, Rose Falcon, Brian Bunn)
10. “Waiting On You To Call” (Chase Matthew)
11. “Backroads Of My Mind” (Parker Welling, Casey Brown, Garrett Nichols, Colton Pack, Zach Beeken)
12. “Sunday Clothes” (Chase Matthew, Taylor Phillips, Josh Phillips, Brock Berryhill, Kim Penz, Rotundo)
13. “No Way Around It” (Jacob Hackworth, Will Bundy, Michael Tyler)
Dan + Shay Notch 11th Career No. 1 & Celebrate Holiday Album Success
/by John Nix ArledgeThree-time Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay have topped the radio chart this week with their Grammy-nominated track “Bigger Houses,” written by the duo’s Dan Smyers with Andy Albert, Jordan Minton and Jordan Reynolds.
The band took to social media to celebrate their win and thank their co-writers, label and country radio for helping get the song to No. 1. “Thank you for taking a chance on this song, and helping us share it with millions and millions of listeners, week after week. Your support means more to us than we could ever put into words,” they shared.
“Last but not least, thank you to our fans. You have always stood by us, through every high and every low, and we are forever grateful. You believed in this song since the day we released it, and gave us the confidence to make it a single. Sitting on top of that house and hearing you sing these words back to us every night on tour was something we will never forget.”
In addition to the No. 1 hit, Dan + Shay are celebrating their year-end milestones such as the release of their first holiday album, It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album, that debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 Holiday/Seasonal Chart and reached No. 1 on the iTunes Holiday Albums Chart. Original tracks on the project such as “Officially Christmas,” “Happy New Year” and “Pick Out A Christmas Tree” helped push the album to 550 million streams worldwide, with the latter two reaching No. 1 on the iTunes Holiday Songs Chart.
Along with their holiday album success, the duo made special appearances on The Today Show, the Rockefeller Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Daryl Schiff, Musician & Father Of Martina McBride, Passes
/by LB CantrellMartina McBride and her late father Daryl Schiff
Daryl Schiff, musician and father of country music icon Martina McBride, passed away on Jan. 14 at his home in Sharon, Kansas. He was 86.
The Salutatorian of his 1956 high school class, Daryl went on to attend K-State and Southwestern College before joining the National Guard. A third-generation farmer, he operated a dairy farm before focusing on cattle and crops.
Daryl’s love of music was central to his life. He led the country rock band The Schiffters, where Martina and her brother Marty honed their skills. The band performed every Saturday night for 17 years, entertaining crowds at Elks Clubs, VFW halls, the Isabel Gymnasium and countless weddings. Daryl’s wife Jeanne managed the sound board during their performances.
After Martina moved to Nashville, Daryl continued performing, gracing stages like the Wilmore Opry and Concerts in the Barn. He recorded two albums in Nashville and performed twice at the Grand Ole Opry. His final public performance, drawing over 5,000 attendees, was at the Pratt County Fair on July 23, 2022.
In addition to his musical talents, Daryl was known for his love of cooking and gardening.
“I really don’t have the right words. My dad passed away Tuesday night. Our hearts are broken,” Martina shared in a social media post. “He was 86 and had an amazing life. He was a third-generation family farmer. He was also the leader of our family band, The Schiffters. He taught me so much about music, about life, about how to treat others.”
He is survived by four children: Stephen Alan Clark (Jean), Gina Lynn Leiker (Steve), Martina Mariea McBride (John) and Daryl Martin Schiff II (Janelle); 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and sister, Morea Marlene Bradley (Phil).
Daryl was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Maxine Schiff, and his wife, Verla Jean Schiff.
A visitation was held on Monday (Jan. 20) at Larrison Funeral Home in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. Funeral services were held today (Jan. 21) at First Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Daryl Schiff’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Chris Stapleton Adds Dates To ‘All-American Road Show’
/by Lorie HollabaughChris Stapleton. Photo: Becky Fluke
Chris Stapleton has added nine new dates to his “All-American Road Show” tour this summer due to overwhelming demand.
Newly-added shows include second and final nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Denver’s Ball Arena, Salt Lake City’s Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, Phoenix’s Desert Diamond Arena, Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena and more.
Special guests on the tour include Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Marcus King, Nikki Lane, Grace Potter, Maggie Rose, Brittney Spencer, Allen Stone, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives and The War & Treaty.
Tickets for the new shows will be available for pre-sale now with general on-sale this Friday (Jan. 24). Fans can get early access to tickets by signing up here.
“All-American Road Show” Newly Added Tour Dates:
June 6—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena
June 13—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena
June 28—Tinley Park, IL—Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
July 26—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden
August 2—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center
August 9—Phoenix, AZ—Desert Diamond Arena
August 16—Salt Lake City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 23—Denver, CO—Ball Arena
October 11—Hollywood, FL—Hard Rock Live
Ashley Gorley Starts 2025 At No. 1 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
/by Madison HahnenAshley Gorley. Photo: Katie Kauss
Ashley Gorley has claimed the top spot in first MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart of the new year. “Fix What You Didn’t Break,” “I Am Not Okay,” “I Had Some Help,” “Liar,” “Losers,” “Love Somebody,” “Park” and “This Town’s Been Too Good To Us” all push the songwriter to No. 1.
Chris Stapleton sits at No. 2 with solo-written “Think I’m In Love With You.” Charlie Handsome take the No. 3 spot with “Guy For That,” “I Had Some Help,” “Losers,” “Love Somebody,” “Pour Me A Drink,” “Smile” and “This Town’s Been To Good To Us.”
Taylor Phillips (No. 4) and John Byron (No. 5) round out this week’s top five.
The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.
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