Spotify Releases 2024 Wrapped Campaign

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Spotify once again rolled out its popular Wrapped campaign today (Dec. 4), unveiling its annual Spotify for Artists report alongside personalized insights for fans. The 2024 Wrapped campaign introduces enhanced tools, new features and cutting-edge AI integrations designed to deepen engagement between creators and their audiences.

“While Wrapped for Artists has always been a fun way for artists to look back on their year and celebrate with fans, we’re always looking to enhance the experience,” shares Madeleine Bennet, Head of Global Music Go-to-Market for Spotify. “The Spotify for Artists team has been super focused on helping artists build stronger connections with their listeners around new music releases, especially through tools like playlist pitching, Countdown Pages and Clips. Because releasing new music is such a crucial moment, this year’s Wrapped will put a special emphasis on these milestones.”

For artists, Spotify for Artists offers a dedicated microsite with shareable visuals and personalized data stories, including top listeners, most-streamed tracks and new insights like top-performing Clips and biggest release weeks. Songwriters, podcast creators, and—new this year—authors also have their own Wrapped experiences, complete with interactive microsites and share cards tailored to their audiences.

AI plays a bigger role this year, with Spotify launching a personalized AI podcast summarizing users’ top music and an AI DJ providing commentary on listening habits in English and Spanish. Premium users can create customized playlists using Wrapped data via the AI Playlist feature, further personalizing their experience.

Fans are treated to expanded data stories, such as “Your Music Evolution,” which highlights listening trends across the year and generates a corresponding playlist. TikTok integration allows users to share Wrapped results directly on the platform, extending Spotify’s reach into new spaces.

On a global scale, Taylor Swift claimed the title of Spotify’s most-streamed artist for the second year in a row, with The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology earning the top album spot. Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” was the most-streamed song globally, while The Joe Rogan Experience dominated the podcast charts for a fifth consecutive year. Spotify also highlighted the rise of audiobooks, with Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses series topping the charts amid a growing trend of book-to-screen adaptations.

On the country front, Zach Bryan and Morgan Wallen appeared in the most-streamed artist top 10 in the U.S., as well as the top-streamed albums. Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” sits at No. 3 on the most-streamed songs list, with Wallen and Post Malone‘s “I Had Some Help” at No. 4 and Bryan and Kacey Musgraves‘ “I Remember Everything” at No. 9.

Spotify’s global celebration includes localized features like on-platform Easter eggs, augmented reality tools, and installations in cities worldwide. Wrapped 2024 highlights the platform’s expanding focus on personalized experiences and creative tools for artists, fans, and creators alike.

2024 Spotify Wrapped U.S. Top Lists

U.S. Most-Streamed Artists:
1. Taylor Swift
2. Drake
3. Zach Bryan
4. Morgan Wallen
5. Kanye West
6. Future
7. Kendrick Lamar
8. Travis Scott
9. The Weeknd
10. Metro Boomin

U.S. Most-Streamed Songs:
1. “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
2. “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
3. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey
4. “I Had Some Help (Feat. Morgan Wallen)” by Post Malone
5. “Million Dollar Baby” by Tommy Richman
6. “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
7. “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone
8. “Birds Of A Feather” by Billie Eilish
9. “I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves)” by Zach Bryan
10. “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan

U.S. Most-Streamed Albums:
1. The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology by Taylor Swift
2. One Thing At A Time by Morgan Wallen
3. Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
4. Stick Season by Noah Kahan
5. The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan
6. Hit Me Hard And Soft by Billie Eilish
7. SOS by SZA
8. Dangerous: The Double Album by Morgan Wallen
9. Zach Bryan by Zach Bryan
10. 1989 (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift

U.S. Top Podcasts:
1. The Joe Rogan Experience
2. Call Her Daddy
3. This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
4. Crime Junkie
5. The Daily
6. The Tucker Carlson Show
7. Huberman Lab
8. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
9. Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
10. Shawn Ryan Show

Top Most Anticipated Podcast Launches in the U.S.:
1. Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick
2. Talk Tuah with Haliey Welch
3. Drowning Creek
4. Hysterical
5. Murder in the Hollywood Hills
6. Media Pressure
7. Therapuss with Jake Shane
8. Basically Unfiltered with Remi, Alisha, Zane and Heath
9. The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast
10. Clooless Podcast

U.S. Top Audiobooks in Premium:
1. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
2. I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
3. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
4. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
5. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
6. The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
7. A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
8. Icebreaker: A Novel by Hannah Grace
9. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
10. Funny Story by Emily Henry

Lainey Wilson Launches ‘Heart Like A Truck Fund Week Of Giving’

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Lainey Wilson performs at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show. Photo: Erick Frost

Lainey Wilson took the stage last week at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show to help kick off The Salvation Army’s 134th Red Kettle Campaign with special surprise guest Jelly Roll.

Building on the spirit of giving this holiday season, Wilson also launched the “Heart Like A Truck Fund Week of Giving” this week and is making donations to various organizations throughout the week through her Heart Like A Truck Fund charity.

Each day this week, Wilson will spotlight a different organization to raise awareness and contribute to the cause. She kicked things off with a donation to The Salvation Army, followed by a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital today (Dec. 4). Later in the week, Wilson will support organizations chosen by her fans, resulting in Wilson’s Heart Like a Truck Fund committing to donate over $70,000 throughout the initiative. For more information and to make a donation, visit laineywilson.com/hlat.

Parker McCollum Added To ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’ Watch Party Lineup

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Parker McCollum. Photo: Jason Stoltzfus

Parker McCollum will help ring in 2025 from Brooklyn Bowl Nashville as part of the New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash watch party on Dec. 31.

McCollum will perform some of his biggest hits for the crowd alongside special appearances from SiriusXM and CMT Host Cody Alan and SiriusXM and singer-songwriter Caylee Hammack.

“This past year has been one for the books and it’s all because of the incredible country music fans. I’m excited to be a part of Nashville’s Big Bash to kick in the doors on 2025 with all the fans who have carried me through the year,” shares McCollum. “Can’t wait to party with y’all!”

Tickets and VIP upgrades to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash watch party are on sale now.

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington in partnership with Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, will air live on Dec. 31 through CBS and stream on Paramount +.

Performances live from Nashville’s Bicentennial Park will include Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban and more. Urban will co-host the five hour event with Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith.

McCoy Moore Signs With The Neal Agency

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Pictured (L-R): TRACK mgmt’s Tracker Johnson, McCoy Moore, TNA’s Evan Kantor and Ryan Beuschel. Photo: Courtesy of The Neal Agency

Singer-songwriter McCoy Moore has inked an exclusive booking and artist development deal with The Neal Agency.

“I am so excited to work with Austin [Neal], Ryan [Beuschel], Evan [Kantor] and the rest of the TNA family,” Moore shares. “When I moved to Nashville from Florida four years ago, I was praying the day would come where I would get to play shows and share the music I love all over the place. This is the best team I could’ve ever hoped for to help further my career.”

The 23 year old from Lakeland, Florida moved to Nashville in 2020 to begin his journey in music. His first years in town, Moore was seen at writer’s rounds around the city, as well as releasing music independently. In 2023, he signed a publishing deal with SMACKSongs and Worktape Music, and is currently working with Will Bundy on new music and is planning on a slew of live shows in 2025.

“I can’t wait to see what all we accomplish together in the years to come, and I couldn’t be more pumped to tour and meet everyone out on the road,” continues Moore. “I’m very grateful for these opportunities and all of my favorite people that are helping me steer this ship.”

“The Neal Agency wants to give every artist every possible tool they need and want to be successful because that’s how much we care about our artists,” says Beuschel.

“We’re honored McCoy is joining TNA as he expands his team,” adds Kantor.

Moore is managed by Tracker Johnson of TRACK management.

Save The Date: MusicRow Announces Date For 2025 Rising Women On The Row, New Print Issue

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MusicRow is proud to announce the date for its 12th annual Rising Women on the Row breakfast, honoring female executives in the music industry. Once again at The Omni Nashville Hotel, Rising Women on the Row will take place the morning of Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Nominee applications for the Rising Women on the Row Class of 2025 will open in early January. Details regarding tickets will be announced thereafter. For questions, reach out to LB Cantrell at lbcantrell@musicrow.com.

Additionally, MusicRow will unveil a new print issue at the 2025 Rising Women on the Row breakfast, which will become part of its six annual slate of magazines. Titled “Women of Music Row,” the new print edition will celebrate the women shaping Music Row and feature editorial content highlighting their contributions and impact in the industry.

For advertising inquiries in the inaugural Women of Music Row issue, reach out to Sherod Robertson at srobertson@musicrow.com.

MusicRow Owner & Publisher Sherod Robertson held the first-ever Rising Women on the Row in 2012. He was inspired to start the beloved event when thinking of his grandmother, and how she was never honored for her accomplishments and tenacious spirit. Since its inaugural year, MusicRow has recognized over 60 deserving executives as Rising Women on the Row.

Past honorees include—2024: Tiffany Kerns, Taylor Lindsey, Sloane Cavitt Logue, Halie Hampton Mosley, Melissa Spillman, Candice Watkins; 2023: Stacy Blythe, Martha Earls, Beth Hamilton, Jackie Jones, Brittany Schaffer, Anna Weisband; 2020/2022: Jen Conger, JoJamie Hahr, Mandy Morrison, Missy Roberts, Jennie Smythe, Stephanie Wright; 2019: Janine Ebach, Kelly Janson, Meredith Jones, Lenore Kinder, Sandi Spika Borchetta, Jennifer Turnbow; 2018: Faithe Dillman, Leslie DiPiero, Becky Gardenhire, Lynn Oliver-Cline, Annie Ortmeier, Janet Weir; 2017: Tatum Allsep, Virginia Bunetta, Kerri Edwards, Kella Farris, Laura Hutfless, Juli Newton-Griffith; 2016: Abbey Adams, Amanda Cates, Cris Lacy, Leslie Roberts, Risha Rodgers; 2015: Kele Currier, Tiffany Dunn, Dawn Gates, Jensen Sussman, Lou Taylor; 2014: Julie Boos, Caryl Atwood, Ebie McFarland, Alicia Pruitt, Kelly Rich; 2013: Cyndi Forman, Cindy Hunt, Beth Laird, Cindy Mabe, Brandi Simms; 2012: Shannan Hatch, Mary Hilliard Harrington, Heather McBee, Denise Stevens, Carla Wallace.

Little Extra Music Hires Victoria Goodvin & Tristan Scaife

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Victoria Goodvin & Tristan Scaife

Little Extra Music has hired Victoria Goodvin to represent the company’s catalog and Tristan Scaife, son of the late Joe Scaife, who will work alongside Goodvin.

A Princeton, North Carolina native, Goodvin moved to Nashville to study at Belmont University. She discovered music publishing, which allowed her to work directly with her passion for songs, storytelling and creators. Her past industry stops have included positions at Song Factory Music, Row Entertainment, Liv Write Play and Wide Open Music.

“After Joe’s passing, his family and I spent some time together and realized that we weren’t done with this company and this catalog,” says Little Extra Music co-founder Lisa Ramsey-Perkins. “Joe’s son Tristan has a great musical ear, much like his father. What better way to honor Joe than to continue his musical legacy with Little Extra Music? There are some great songs in the catalog that deserve to be heard. Having Victoria on board to work this catalog is a gift! Her knowledge and passion for music is invaluable.”

Little Extra Music was founded in 2013 by the late award-winning producer and engineer Joe Scaife and music industry veteran Ramsey-Perkins. The company’s catalog boasts over 100 cuts including the BMI and ASCAP award-winning, six-week No. 1 single “She Got The Best Of Me” by Luke Combs and BMI award-winner and top 10 single “You Broke Up With Me” by Walker Hayes.

ACM Lifting Lives Unveils 2024-2025 Grant Recipients

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Pictured (L–R): Fletcher Foster, Scott Borchetta, Taylor Wolf and Sandi Borchetta. Photo: Courtesy of ACM Lifting Lives

The Academy of Country Music’s philanthropic arm, ACM Lifting Lives, has unveiled its 2024-2025 grant cycle beneficiaries, funded by Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) Chairman Scott Borchetta and EVP, Creative Sandi Borchetta’s donation through Music Has Value.

Launched in August, this funding cycle and allocation of grants aims to continue ACM Lifting Lives’ history of supporting diverse and impactful organizations that provide music therapy programs. The 2024-2025 recipient organizations work with disadvantaged children, individuals with special needs, individuals with memory loss, school programs, those fighting illnesses and more across the country in states like Tennessee, California, Texas, New York and Washington.

The 10 memory care-focused recipients consist of Abe’s Garden Community, Care Dimensions, Higher Octave Healing, Iris Collective, Key Chorale Inc., Magnolia Memory Care, MultiCare Health Foundation, Music for Seniors, Musicians On Call (MOC) and West Falls Center for the Arts. Additional recipients include Amped Kids Foundation, Children’s Eye Foundation, Country Music Foundation, Love Learning Music, Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center, Northern Westchester Hospital Association, Perfect Harmony Health, Rock to Recovery, The Angel Band Project and the Texas Supremacy of Music & Arts Conservatory (TSMAC).

“I’m reminded daily that music is a powerful force—not only for enjoyment, but also for reaching hearts and minds in a way that other things can’t. ACM Lifting Lives is honored to announce the newest grant recipients, who are harnessing music’s power for therapeutic means,” shares Taylor Wolf, ACM Lifting Lives Senior Manager. “These worthy organizations continue to make an impact on so many people nationwide through their essential work, and thanks to the incredible support from Music Has Value, we’re thrilled to expand our support to memory care programs, specifically.”

“We are honored to be able to continue the mission of Music Has Value by working with ACM Lifting Lives and their grant recipients. Our shared vision and mission align greatly, and we look forward to spreading the healing power of music together,” express the Borchettas.

Jon Pardi Goes ‘Honkytonk Hollywood’ On New Tour Set For Spring

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Jon Pardi. Photo: Evan De Stefano

Jon Pardi will head into spring on his new “Honkytonk Hollywood Tour” beginning in April, with support from Corey Kent and Kassi Ashton on select dates.

He’ll bring his shows packed with fiddle, twang, steel guitar and contagious charisma on the new trek to 16 arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S. in markets including Tucson, Toledo, Pittsburgh, Lubbock, Las Cruces and more. Tickets for many of the shows go on sale this Friday, (Dec. 6) and all ticket information is available at jonpardi.com. A portion of proceeds from the tour will benefit Pardi’s newly established Starlight Fund. Founded with his wife Summer, the Starlight Fund supports organizations dedicated to providing opportunities and resources specific to young people in need that are pursuing a path in the trades, agriculture and construction.

Pardi’s brand new single “Friday Night Heartbreaker” is the leadoff track from his upcoming fifth studio album, anticipated for release in 2025.

“Honkytonk Hollywood Tour” Dates:
4/25/2025 – Lubbock, TX – United Supermarkets Arena
4/26/2025 – Las Cruces, NM – Pan American Center
5/15/2025 – Tucson, AZ – Tucson Arena
5/16/2025 – Prescott Valley, AZ – Findlay Toyota Center
5/29/2025 – Toledo, OH – Huntington Center
5/30/2025 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
5/31/2025 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center
6/5/2025 – Highland Heights, KY – Truist Arena
6/6/2025 – Pittsburgh, PA – Petersen Events Center
6/7/2025 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center
6/11/2025 – Regina, SK – Brandt Centre
6/12/2025 – Lethbridge, AB – VisitLethbridge.com Arena
6/14/2025 – Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place
6/18/2025 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center *
6/20/2025 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest Amphitheater *
6/21/2025 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater *

* TBA and Kassi Ashton

Madison Spratley Inks With King Pen Music

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Pictured (L-R): Brenner McDonald, Christina Wiltshire, Kelly King, Madison Spratley, Amanda Roach and Monti Smith.

Madison Spratley has signed a publishing deal with King Pen Music.

A 22-year-old North Carolina native, Spratley draws inspiration from her Southern roots and blends folk, pop and Americana into her heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.

“In the few short years that I’ve known Madison, I’ve had the privilege of watching her blossom as a songwriter,” says King Pen Owner Kelly King. “Her uniqueness and creativity sparks inspiration in those around her, and I can’t wait to watch all that she does in the years to come!”

BREAKING: Chris Young Signs With Black River Entertainment

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Pictured (L-R): Sound Stage Studio’s Nick Autry; Black River’s Dawn Delvo, Tanya Schrage, Rick Froio, and Gordon S. Kerr; Chris Young; Red Light Management’s Kailyn Finnegan; Black River’s Doug Johnson, Grace Watson and Bill Macky. Photo: Moncell Allen

After 19 years with Sony Music Nashville, Chris Young has signed a new record deal with Black River Entertainment.

Young, a Grand Ole Opry member, has accumulated over five billion on-demand streams, 14 career No. 1 singles, 25 RIAA-certified projects and numerous ACM, AMA, CMA and Grammy nominations, as well as wins for Performance of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards.

“I’m so excited to announce my new partnership with Black River Entertainment! RCA Nashville was an amazing home for me since 2006 when Joe Galante signed me to work with the Sony team, but it is time for my next chapter,” shares Young. “I couldn’t be more excited about the new music that’s on the way or my new home. Black River is an amazing company, and they have truly impressed upon me how much they believe in me and my future. I can’t wait to continue to add to my legacy with them as a Black River Entertainment artist.”

 

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“This is a historic day for Black River,” says Black River’s President and CEO Gordon S. Kerr. “With 14 No.1s under his belt, Chris has made an undeniable impression on Country music. His songwriting and vocal excellence make him a leader in the genre, and I can’t wait to see all we can accomplish together on this impressive journey.”

The news follows Young’s management shift to Red Light Management, with Kailyn Finnegan at the helm of his career.