Bellamy Brothers Release New Project ‘Double Dog Dare’

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The Bellamy Brothers have released their new album, Double Dog Dare, via Bellamy Brothers Records and Select-O-Hits.

Double Dog Dare includes their collaboration, “Forever Ain’t Long Enough” with Gene Watson and “I’d Lie to You For Your Love” featuring the late K.T. Oslin. Produced by David and Howard Bellamy and Randy Hiebert, the 12-song collection also features a duet with The Isaacs, “Normal Ain’t Coming Back,” along with previously-released singles “Crawl In A Hole” and “Doin It This Way.”

The video shoot for “Crawl In A Hole” was highlighted on season four of the Bellamy Brothers’ Honky Tonk Ranch show, which chronicles their lives on the road and is free to watch on Circle Country’s YouTube channel.

Double Dog Dare Track Listing:
1. “Terpene Dreams”
2. “Song About My Home”
3. “Normal Ain’t Coming Back (with The Isaacs)”
4. “Crawl In A Hole”
5. “Lap Dog”
6. “Doin It This Way”
7. “Forever Ain’t Long Enough (with Gene Watson)”
8. “Neon Rain”
9. “Double 7s”
10. “Dance With Your Dog”
11. “I’m Gonna Find Somebody New (To Break My Heart)”
12. “Lie To You For Your Love (with K.T. Oslin)”

Jon Pardi Wraps Yearlong ‘Mr. Saturday Night Tour’

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Jon Pardi performs on the “Mr. Saturday Night Tour.” Photo: Evan De Stefano

Country star Jon Pardi wrapped his yearlong “Mr. Saturday Night Tour” over the weekend in Wilmington, North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina.

With global visits to Ireland, the U.K., The Netherlands, Germany, Norway and Sweden, and an additional 40+ U.S. headlining stops, the tour sold more than 317,000 tickets combined. Pardi was joined by a multitude of openers throughout the trek, including Ella Langley, Midland, Priscilla Block, Larry Fleet, Jackson Dean, Randall King, Dillon Carmichael, Meghan Patrick and DJ Highmax. 

A portion of each ticket sold benefited the Starlight Fund, founded by Pardi and his wife Summer. The fund supports organizations passionate about providing resources to youth in need that want to pursue a path in trades, agriculture and construction.

Pardi will close out 2024 with “The Christmas Show,” making stops in California, Oklahoma and New Mexico, before heading overseas in March for headline Australia dates.

Alliance Music Partners & Warner Chappell Music Sign Max King

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Pictured (L–R): Warner Chappell’s Bryce Sherlowe, Safford Motley PLC’s Scott Safford, Alliance Music Partners’ Abbey Adams, Max King, Warner Chappell’s Alexa Morris and Warner Chappell’s Ben Vaughn. Photo: Carter Maggipinto

Alliance Music Partners and Warner Chappell Music have signed Max King to a publishing deal.

The Gibsonia, Pennsylvania native developed a passion for music at an early age. From impromptu guitar sessions at home to singalongs in the car, King was immersed in a musical environment that shaped his style, learning the art of storytelling through song from influences like Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and the Eagles.

He relocated to Nashville in the fall of 2018 to attend Belmont University. Majoring in music business, King expanded his knowledge while engaging with the city’s songwriting community. After graduation, he began pursuing a full-time career as a songwriter.

“It’s essential for me to work with songwriters who can dig deep, crafting lyrics and melodies that resonate with people’s experiences and emotions—whether it’s to inspire reflection or get you up and dancing,” says Alliance Music Partners’ Abbey Adams. “When I first heard Max’s music, I knew he was one of those exceptional writers. I was instantly inspired and eager for us to start working together.”

“I’m incredibly excited to be working with Abbey and the Warner Chappell Music team,” shares King. “It’s truly a lifelong dream come true for me!”

In addition to penning tunes, he now frequently tours as a guitarist with close friend and Big Machine Records artist Lecade.

ACM LEVel Up 2024 Cohort Concludes First Year

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Pictured (L–R, back row): Gator Pizer, Nathan Pyle, Lizzy Stone, Kortney Toney and Jimmy Wheeler; (L–R, front row): David Hawkins, Lacey Hayes, Jackie Ebnet, Alexes Aiken and Kenyon Glenn. Photo: Courtesy of ACM

The Academy of Country Music’s LEVel Up 2024 cohort concluded their first of two years in the professional development program last week with a final education session.

Director of Business Development for the Tennessee Entertainment Commission Jimmy Wheeler served as the guest speaker, giving attendees a look into the dynamic landscape of Tennessee’s entertainment sector.

During his time, Wheeler gave a glimpse of future plans, including the ongoing devotion to create new opportunities the local music community. He also touched on the future entertainment impacts regarding the new Titans Stadium and previewed some upcoming developments that aim to continue boosting the energetic future of the state’s entertainment scene.

ACM LEVel Up is currently accepting applications and nominations for its 2025 cohort through Nov. 11. The program comes at no cost to participants.

Industry Ink: ‘Shucked,’ MuttNation, Lorrie Morgan, Make-A-Wish, LeFevre Quartet

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Country Music Hall of Fame Hosts Panel Exploring Origins Of Shucked

Pictured (L-R): Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Writer-Editor Angela Stefano Zimmer with Shane McAnally, Brandy Clark, Robert Horn and Mike Bosner. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosted a conversation and performance exploring the creation of Shucked and its success as a Broadway musical ahead of the musical’s stop at Nashville’s Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The program included a panel discussion with Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, who wrote the musical’s lyrics and music, producer Mike Bosner and Robert Horn, who wrote the musical’s book. Clark and McAnally also performed at the event.

Shucked opened in Salt Lake City in late 2022, moved to Broadway in early 2023 and began a national tour in October of this year. In 2023, Shucked earned nine Tony Awards nominations, and actor Alex Newell, who plays Lulu, won Best Featured Actor in a Musical.

 

Miranda Lamberts’s MuttNation-Tractor Supply Relief For Rescues Fund Donates $250,000 To Hurricane Recovery

Photo: Courtesy of Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation-Tractor Supply Relief for Rescues Fund donated $250,000 to help 32 animal shelters and organizations across multiple states that were impacted by the recent hurricanes.

“Helene hit the week before our Music for Mutts benefit concert, and it only seemed right to use the event to help with hurricane recovery efforts. Then Milton came right behind it—packing a devastating one-two punch,” says Lambert. “Thankfully, and thanks to all the animal loving supporters who’ve made donations to our MuttNation-Tractor Supply Relief for Rescues Fund, we were able to quickly get help where it was needed most. We know this will be a very long recovery and we’re committed to helping our four-legged friends and the people who care for them get back on their feet.”

 

Lorrie Morgan Inks With PLA Media

Lorrie Morgan

Lorrie Morgan has signed with PLA Media for publicity representation. Morgan recently released a new album on Cleopatra Records, Dead Girl Walking, and marked her 40th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in July. She continues her “Ruby Anniversary Tour” through June 2025.

 

The Imaginaries Sign With ECE, Harmony Artists & BBK Booking

The Imaginaries have signed with ECE Touring, a division of EastCoast Entertainment, as well as Harmony Artists and BBK Booking for representation in all areas of live touring.

The duo will be releasing their tribute song and video for “Carry Me, Carry On (Veterans’ Song)” on Nov. 8, honoring the sacrifices and the enduring pride Veterans instill in the nation. In conjunction with the release, The Imaginaries will be partnering with Guitars For Vets to raise awareness and funds for their organization, which provides at-risk veterans impacted by PTSD and other service-related trauma with a 10-week structured guitar instruction program.

 

Southwest Airlines & Bluebird Cafe’ Host Night Of Songs For Make-A-Wish

Photo: Courtesy of Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines and the Bluebird Cafe hosted a Night of Songs for Make-A-Wish last weekend featuring special performances from songwriters Deric Ruttan and Emily Earle. One of the highlights of the evening was a moving performance of “Carried Me with You” by Tarin, a former cancer patient whose wish was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

 

LeFevre Quartet Signs With Daywind Records

LeFevre Quartet

Southern gospel group LeFevre Quartet has signed with Daywind Records. The LeFevre Quartet previously released four albums under the New Day Records banner, garnering multiple award nominations and No. 1 singles. The partnership with Daywind Records was made official at the 2024 National Quartet Convention, where LeFevre Quartet also celebrated their nomination for the Singing News Fan Award for Favorite Album of the Year for Nobody Like Jesus.

Sawyer Brown’s Documentary ‘Get Me To The Stage On Time’ Out Now

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Sawyer Brown. Photo: Michael Gomez

Get Me To The Stage On Time, the documentary on the story of Sawyer Brown‘s four-decade career and their place in country music, is out on streaming platforms now, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Google Play.

The film premiered at the Nashville Film Festival in 2023, and was directed by lead singer Mark Miller’s daughter Madison Miller and produced by Blake Shelton. Shelton was interviewed about the band in the documentary, which also features exclusive interviews with Dolly Parton, Dierks Bentley and many more. From the band’s beginnings on Star Search, to touring with Parton and Kenny Rogers, to recording its new album Desperado Troubadours with Shelton, Sawyer Brown pulls back the curtain for a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of the band’s 40-year career in the documentary.

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Currently on tour celebrating their 40th anniversary, including a Canadian run with Shenandoah, the band will play a special show at the Ryman Auditorium in February.

ASCAP Hosts Workshops For Emerging Country & Christian Songwriters

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The 2024 ASCAP Foundation Country Workshop In Honor of Garth Brooks. Pictured (back row): Duane Hobson, John Frank, Jacob Arthur, Scott Voelkerding, Ryan Boey, Mark Taylor and Aaron Pollock; (front row): Elizabeth Makris, Carly Zimmerman, Corey Crowder, Sarah Marsolek and Emma Place

ASCAP Nashville recently hosted its annual songwriting workshops, in partnership with The ASCAP Foundation. Designed to support the development and education of Music City’s songwriting community, the workshops give emerging writers the chance to learn from some of the industry’s top hitmakers.

The 2024 ASCAP Foundation Christian Music Songwriters Workshop. Pictured (in person): Bethany Froelich, Kristian Gulino, David Spencer, Eitan Snyder and Michael Giordano; (virtual, top row): Nikki O’Neill, Johnson Eustache and Breanna Dickerson; (virtual, middle row): Debra Gussin, Melanie Krisfalusi and Stephane Parages; (virtual, bottom row): Kimmer Vaughn, Angelica Wilshire and Dee Dee Blankenship

The ASCAP Foundation Country Workshop In Honor of Garth Brooks took place Oct. 23–24. Led by songwriter Corey Crowder, the sessions brought 10 writers together to discuss the craft of songwriting, song structure and creative collaboration, while giving them an overview of the industry.

The ASCAP Foundation Christian Music Songwriters Workshop united 13 creators on Oct. 25. Led by songwriter and producer David Spencer, the hybrid session focused on the foundation of creativity and the art of collaboration as well as the songwriting and production skills that can take tunes to the next level.

Jelly Roll Nabs Sixth Consecutive No. 1 At Country Radio

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Jelly Roll has earned his sixth consecutive No. 1 at country radio with “I Am Not Okay.” The tune sits at the top of both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Co-written by the artist, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley and Casey Brown, the track is featured on Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken album, and served as the official lead single. The song is also No. 1 at Canadian country radio, top 10 at Hot AC, top 20 at Top 40 and No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Thank you to country radio, the team and the label for taking the first single from the Beautifully Broken album to No. 1,” he shared with Billboard. “And to everyone who has supported this song along the way. I believe in the power that music has to connect with people, and being able to see the response out on the road touring and seeing and hearing from people about this song, it’s been unreal. I want to thank the other co-writers, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley and Casey Brown, for creating something that is incredible and that I am so proud of. Thank you to the fans for believing in the music and for being a part of this—for calling the stations and asking to hear it. If you had told me before that I would have six consecutive No. 1s at country radio, I wouldn’t have believed you. Thank you for continuing to shine a light on therapeutic music.”

Jelly Roll is currently nominated for three CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year. He is also on his “Beautifully Broken Tour,” which will end with a homecoming show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 26.

Weekly Register: Kelsea Ballerini Arrives At No. 1 On Country Albums Chart

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Photo: Courtesy of Black River Entertainment

Kelsea Ballerini‘s Patterns premieres at No. 1 on the country albums chart with 54K in total consumption (35K album only/24 million song streams), according to Luminate data.

Morgan Wallen‘s One Thing At A Time continues at No. 2 with 46K (590 album only/59 million song streams), while Jelly Roll‘s Beautifully Broken is bumped down to No. 3 with 39K (11K album only/34 million song streams). Post Malone‘s F-1 Trillion shifts to No. 4 with 34K (2K album only/40 million song streams), and Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album descends to No. 5 with 30K (397 album only/39 million song streams).

The top five lack movement on the country streaming songs chart, as Wallen’s “Love Somebody” holds the No. 1 slot with 19 million new streams, adding to 50 million ATD. Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” takes No. 2 again with 17 million streams, adding to 862 million ATD, followed by Post Malone and Wallen’s “I Had Some Help” at No. 3 with 14 million new streams, adding to 762 million ATD. Zach Bryan‘s “Pink Skies” sits at No. 4 with 11 million streams, adding to 409 million ATD, while Wallen’s “Lies, Lies, Lies” lies at No. 5 with 10 million new streams, adding to 258 million ATD.

Reliant Talent Agency Opens New Office, Adds & Promotes Staff

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Pictured: (L–R, top row): Garry Buck, Ron Kaplan and Keith Richards; (L–R, bottom row): Cole Speed, Kailey Edgerton and Robert Baugh

Reliant Talent Agency has moved its headquarters to a new office at Broadwest (1610 West End Avenue, Suite 120, Nashville, Tennessee) as part of its continued growth. The new space will allow for the agency to increase operations as it furthers its mission of creating live event experiences.

The company has also announced a series of additions and promotions.

With over a decade of industry experience and a notable four-year tenure as a leader in the Paradigm (now Wasserman) Festival department, Keith Richards joins Reliant’s growing Festival department.

“I couldn’t be more excited to dive back into the festival world alongside the incredible team at Reliant” says Richards. “Their dedication to developing and sustaining long-lasting artist careers matches my own passion for creating unforgettable experiences at music festivals across North America. I’m incredibly grateful to Steve [Lassiter], Heath [Baumhor] and Matt [McGuire] for this opportunity, and I’m eager to contribute to the remarkable growth Reliant has achieved over the past three years.”

Additionally, Reliant has promoted Ron Kaplan and Garry Buck to Executive Vice Presidents. Kailey Edgerton, Cole Speed and Robert Baugh have risen from Coordinators to Agents.

Edgerton will continue her work in the Fairs and Festivals department, leveraging her extensive background in live entertainment. Speed, after beginning his career at Reliant following his graduation from Belmont University, will now manage clubs and theaters in the mid-south territory, with a focus on expanding the Texas country roster. He also works with Kody West, Kyle Park, Coffey Anderson and Tyler Reese Tritt. Baugh, having developed his expertise through roles at WME and touring with Alan Jackson, will aid in the growth of the country roster at Reliant. Baugh works with Danielle Bradbery, Everette, Tiera Kennedy and Brian Kelley.