Post Malone performs onstage at his his F-1 Trillion Tour. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation
Culminating his whirlwind year, Post Malone hit the stage at Nissan Stadium on Saturday night (Oct. 19) for an unforgettable, sold-out show, marking his first NFL stadium concert.
With the sun already set and fans ready to go, country-rock singer Dan Spencer took the stage to warm up the crowd, beginning with “Weepin’ Weekend.” Spencer continued to rock out with originals such as “Eternal Platitude,” “Fat Vampire” and “Tennessee Buddha.” After thanking Post for allowing him to open, he closed up with “Coffee Shop Cowboy Blues.”
Fans were then treated to a stunning set from country duo Muscadine Bloodline. Kicking off their high energy performance with “Rattlesnake Ridge” and “Weyerhaeuser Land,” the two had fans clapping along from the start. After encouraging everyone to “sit back, relax and enjoy the show,” they continued the party with “Dyin’ For A Livin’” before slowing it down for their first-ever RIAA Platinum hit “Porch Swing Angel,” where a sea of cellphone lights illuminated the stadium.
Gary Stanton of the duo then started to add some old school sounds in, pulling out a harmonica for “Mary Riley” and “Earle Byrd From Mexia,” breaking the stadium out into the ultimate jam session. The duo slowed it down once more for emotional “10-90,” before taking the crowd to Monroe County, Alabama performing their high energy “Devil Died In Dixie.” Stanton and Charlie Muncaster took the crowd back in time with the first song they ever wrote together “Ginny,” before closing the set with “Me On You.”
As everyone was waiting for the man of the hour to take the stage, there was a sense of unity felt around the crowd. Whether you were a fan of his hip-hop hits or an avid listener of his country F-1 Trillion album, everyone was there to see the superstar perform a decade of music. Starting the night off with “Wrong Ones,” Post instantly made the crowd feel welcome. Fireworks and sparkler display lit up the sky throughout the tune, and continued throughout the night. After finishing “Finer Things,” Nashville welcomed him with a “Posty” chant, making the singer, and fans, feel emotional already.
Post shared that it was his first NFL stadium show, and then took the crowd back to 2019 with “Circles,” before switching back to country with “What Don’t Belong To Me.” While taking in everything that was happening, he continued to express his gratitude to every person in the audience, bringing his emotions to the forefront again. He then continued the hits with “Guy For That.”
After a stellar vocal performance of “Chemical,” Post brought the honky-tonk vibes with “California Sober” and “M-E-X-I-C-O,” spotting some fans doing the letter dance to the latter. After taking the time to introduce his band on stage and singing happy birthday to one of them, Post electrified the stage with “Candy Paint.”
“I want to treat you guys to a special cover tonight,” Post stated as applause was still roaring. “I want to honor someone who made me want to come to Nashville and make music.” He got the stadium roaring for the late Toby Keith before acoustically covering his “What I Didn’t Know Then.”
In a special moment, Post invited his fan Winter onto the stage. The superstar gave Winter a guitar at a show last year, and since then, Winter had been practicing his song “Stay.” Post gave Winter a seat and a guitar, and the two flawlessly performed the track together. You could hear a pin drop in the audience.
With everyone in the audience captivated by his every move, Post performed a three-track run of some of his biggest hits, including “I Fall Apart,” “Better Now” and “Psycho,” where fire and flashing lights punctuated the moments, adding to the star’s incredible performances. He then switched back to F-1 Trillion’s “Dead At The Honky Tonk.”
“We’d like to dedicate this next song to anyone out there who feels like even when in a crowded room, you’re all by yourself. I just want to let you know, keep rocking, keep rolling, keep being yourself and if you’re a loser, welcome to the show,” Post shared before going into “Losers.”
“I remember sitting on my bed when I was a kid and trying to learn chords, learn how to make beats and how to be a musician,” began an emotional Post. “I sat down on the edge of my bed and said, ‘one of these days I’m going to be a musician.’ Thanks to y’all, we made it happen.”
After the cheers of the crowd swept through the stadium, he than began to talk about his family, including his three-year-old daughter, whom he wrote the next tune for. After shouting out all the parents in the crowd, Post captured everyone’s heart with “Yours,” before turning the dial back up with “White Iverson.”
With the bevy of Nashville stars on his album, fans were eagerly wondering if anyone was going to join Post for the party. Just in time, he welcomed Blake Shelton out onto the stage to perform their hit “Pour Me A Drink.”
To continue honoring Nashville stars, he covered Brad Paisley‘s “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” before firing up the crowd with “Go To Hell.” As soon as the notes started for the next track, excitement filled the stadium as Post sang his recording-breaking hit “I Had Some Help,” closing the country chapter of the night.
As the set began winding down, there was still more to give. After an enthralling performance of “Rockstar,” Post wanted to share one more note of encouragement with his fans.
“It seems like a lot of the time, you look around in this world and there’s not enough love,” he began. “To anyone who feels like they’re alone, you are not alone. You rock so much and no one on this planet can tell you what to do with this life. It does not matter what you want to do in this world, do it the best you can, do it the hardest you can, because no one can stop you from living your dreams.”
After filling their hearts with hope and gratitude, Post gave fans the ultimate closing of the show with “Congratulations” and “Sunflower.”
The “F-1 Trillion Tour” will wrap up this week in Post’s home state of Texas with two shows in Houston and two shows in Austin.
David DeVaul Extends Publishing Deal With Owens Entertainment Group
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Tyler Woodward, David DeVaul and Susan Owens. Photo: Jessica Amerson
Songwriter David DeVaul has extended his exclusive publishing agreement with Owens Entertainment Group.
DeVaul played a key role in the development of rising star Wyatt Flores’ career, and is a co-writer on several of Flores’ songs, including his latest single “Oh Susannah.” In addition, he has had cuts by Andrew Sevener, Sevy, Kaitlyn Kilian, John Hollier, Teddy Robb, Tiera Kennedy, Thompson Square and Josh Gracin.
“We are thrilled to extend our publishing relationship with David DeVaul. David is a stand-out in any crowd and makes every song better,” shares President of OEG Music, Susan Owens. “He is a joy to work with and we are honored to continue this journey with him.”
“The love of music and creating music is in my blood and when I met the people at OEG and saw what they were excited about musically, it was a perfect fit for me,” says DeVaul. “I’ve been writing music for 14 years and I was never concerned with how long the process would take because I knew I would spend my whole life doing this. It will happen when the time is right.
“It just so happens, some people in Oklahoma took a chance on me and we’ve accomplished so much together already,” he adds. “I’m so proud and honored to have eight songs released by Wyatt Flores who is an artist I respect and enjoy listening to, even if I had never written one of those songs. I’m a fan and get to be a part of it which is amazing. OEG has three other artists I’ve been able to pour into including Sevy, Kaitlyn Kilian and Cash Cortez where we get to explore music the OEG way, with no limits. Susan and Tyler [Woodward] are like family and I’m so excited to continue to create with them.”
Preston Cooper Signs With Warner Chappell Music & The Warren Brothers
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L–R, back row): Warner Chappell’s Sara Latimer, Brad Warren, Warner Chappell’s Spencer Nohe, Ben Vaughn, Preston Cooper, Warner Chappell’s Christina Wiltshire, Brett Warren, Warner Chappell’s Eric Reid, BJ Hill and Kayce Russell; (L–R, front row): Warner Chappell’s Benji Amaefule
Singer-songwriter Preston Coop
The Ohio native began singing in high school, and became a postman shortly after graduating. In 2022, he began pursuing music full-time and the following year, opened for The Warren Brothers, who later invited him to songwriting sessions in Music City. Earlier this year, Cooper moved to Nashville, and has since collaborated with Ernest, Brett James and Lee Thomas Miller, among others.
“I’ve been making music in Nashville for the last 30 years,” says Brett Warren. “I have never been this excited. Preston is a true artist with great songs and a generational voice. I can’t wait for the world to hear him!”
Brad Warren adds, “Preston has the kind of voice that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and just listen the first time you hear him. That’s how we found him. I can’t over-hype it. This is the kind of music that reminds me why I love music.”
The 21-year-old is currently one of the special guests on Riley Green’s “Damn Country Music Tour,” and plans to release new music in early 2025.
Weekly Register: Jelly Roll Takes Top Debut On Country Albums Chart
/by Liza AndersonJelly Roll‘s Beautifully Broken debuts at the top of both the country albums and all-genre chart with 161K in total consumption (114K album only/55 million song streams), according to Luminate data.
Elsewhere on the country albums chart, Morgan Wallen‘s One Thing At A Time tumbles to No. 2 with 48K (1.1K album only/61 million song streams), while Post Malone‘s F-1 Trillion falls to No. 3 with 39K (3K album only/45 million song streams). Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album descends to No. 4 with 31K (528 album only/39 million song streams), and Zach Bryan‘s The Great American Bar Scene slides down to No. 5 with 28K (163 album only/36 million song streams).
The top five country streaming songs stay the same once again this week, as Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” reigns at No. 1 with 18 million new streams, adding to 822 million ATD. Post Malone and Wallen’s “I Had Some Help” holds No. 2 with 15 million streams, adding to 729 million ATD, while Bryan’s “Pink Skies” bides at No. 3 with 12 million new streams, adding to 385 million ATD. Wallen’s “Lies, Lies, Lies” remains at No. 4 with 11 million streams, adding to 235 million ATD, followed by Bryan and Kacey Musgraves‘ “I Remember Everything” at No. 5 with 10.8 million new streams, adding to 1.05 billion ATD.
Feels Like Home Festival Wraps Inaugural Event
/by Madison HahnenMidland headlining the inaugural Feels Like Home Festival. Photo: Ismael Quintanilla III
The city of Brownwood, Texas welcomed over four thousand attendees for its inaugural Feels Like Home Festival on Saturday (Oct. 19).
Wanting to uphold Texas and country music traditions, fans were treated to a headlining set from Texas natives Midland. Additional performers included Casey Donahew, Micky and the Motorcars, Tyler Halverson and Hudson Westbrook. In addition to these acts, local Brownwood natives Mason and the Mercenaries, The Cadillac Thieves, Throttleneck TX and Brent Wade also performed. Texas native Chet “The Day Tripper” Garner served as emcee for the event.
Aside from the music, the festival also featured a selection of craft barbecue from Texas-based smokehouses. The list of pitmasters included representatives from Hurtado Barbecue, Hill City Chop House, Pody’s BBQ, Olmos BBQ and Victorian’s Barbecue.
“We extend our appreciation to the Brownwood community for their support of the Feels Like Home Festival,” says Mayor of Brownwood Stephen E. Haynes. “This past weekend marked a significant milestone for Brownwood, as we welcomed thousands of visitors and showcased the brand new Brownwood Event Center Complex. We are deeply appreciative of the community’s collective efforts in making this event a success.”
Other ways attendees filled their day was through various activities, including mechanical bull riding, axe throwing, bull roping, giant Jenga and cornhole. Guests could also participate in immersive art instillations and sponsorship activations, with opportunities to win prizes and giveaways.
‘You Got Gold’ Event Raises $300K For Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief
/by Lorie HollabaughPhoto: Catherine Powell for the Ryman
The Prine Family and the Hello In There Foundation’s 2024 “You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine” event raised $300,000 to support disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
The benefit series took place Oct. 9-12, and featured shows at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater (Oct. 11), The Basement East (Oct. 10, Prine’s birthday) and the Ryman (Oct. 9), along with an array of daytime community events.
Pictured (L-R): Jack Prine, Fiona Prine, Tommy Prine and Jody Whelan. Photo: Emma Delevante for You Got Gold
Performers for this year’s Ryman event included Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, Patti Griffin, SG Goodman and more. The Basement East show featured tribute performances by Jesse Welles, Gabe Lee, Kaitlin Butts and others. The finale, at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame, included Elizabeth Cook, Amanda Shires, Billy Ray Cyrus, Buddy Miller and Shawn Colvin, Kathy Mattea and more.
“We are continually floored by the generosity of John’s fans. For the past three years, this community has gathered together to celebrate John’s music and legacy and this year was no different,” says Fiona Prine. “We are so grateful for the continued support and contributions made on behalf of John, and we are so fortunate to be able to help so many people in need through the great work of the Hello In There Foundation.”
A portion of the funds will directly benefit individuals who have experienced significant loss due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including low-income families with children and hospitality workers who have lost wages in the Gulfport, Florida area, where the Prine family has maintained a home for decades.
Additional organizational grants will be made to local and regionally-based organizations doing on-the-ground work in the Southeast, particularly in the hardest hit areas of east Tennessee, western North Carolina and the Gulfport area of Florida, to assist those most impacted by the storm. 100% of net proceeds from You Got Gold, including ticket and merch sales along with all donations, will benefit disaster relief. The foundation will continue actively directing funds toward these efforts through the end of the year, and donations can be made by visiting thehellointherefoundation.org.
Post Malone Weaves Genres Together At Career-Defining Show
/by Madison HahnenPost Malone performs onstage at his his F-1 Trillion Tour. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation
Culminating his whirlwind year, Post Malone hit the stage at Nissan Stadium on Saturday night (Oct. 19) for an unforgettable, sold-out show, marking his first NFL stadium concert.
With the sun already set and fans ready to go, country-rock singer Dan Spencer took the stage to warm up the crowd, beginning with “Weepin’ Weekend.” Spencer continued to rock out with originals such as “Eternal Platitude,” “Fat Vampire” and “Tennessee Buddha.” After thanking Post for allowing him to open, he closed up with “Coffee Shop Cowboy Blues.”
Fans were then treated to a stunning set from country duo Muscadine Bloodline. Kicking off their high energy performance with “Rattlesnake Ridge” and “Weyerhaeuser Land,” the two had fans clapping along from the start. After encouraging everyone to “sit back, relax and enjoy the show,” they continued the party with “Dyin’ For A Livin’” before slowing it down for their first-ever RIAA Platinum hit “Porch Swing Angel,” where a sea of cellphone lights illuminated the stadium.
Gary Stanton of the duo then started to add some old school sounds in, pulling out a harmonica for “Mary Riley” and “Earle Byrd From Mexia,” breaking the stadium out into the ultimate jam session. The duo slowed it down once more for emotional “10-90,” before taking the crowd to Monroe County, Alabama performing their high energy “Devil Died In Dixie.” Stanton and Charlie Muncaster took the crowd back in time with the first song they ever wrote together “Ginny,” before closing the set with “Me On You.”
As everyone was waiting for the man of the hour to take the stage, there was a sense of unity felt around the crowd. Whether you were a fan of his hip-hop hits or an avid listener of his country F-1 Trillion album, everyone was there to see the superstar perform a decade of music. Starting the night off with “Wrong Ones,” Post instantly made the crowd feel welcome. Fireworks and sparkler display lit up the sky throughout the tune, and continued throughout the night. After finishing “Finer Things,” Nashville welcomed him with a “Posty” chant, making the singer, and fans, feel emotional already.
Post shared that it was his first NFL stadium show, and then took the crowd back to 2019 with “Circles,” before switching back to country with “What Don’t Belong To Me.” While taking in everything that was happening, he continued to express his gratitude to every person in the audience, bringing his emotions to the forefront again. He then continued the hits with “Guy For That.”
After a stellar vocal performance of “Chemical,” Post brought the honky-tonk vibes with “California Sober” and “M-E-X-I-C-O,” spotting some fans doing the letter dance to the latter. After taking the time to introduce his band on stage and singing happy birthday to one of them, Post electrified the stage with “Candy Paint.”
“I want to treat you guys to a special cover tonight,” Post stated as applause was still roaring. “I want to honor someone who made me want to come to Nashville and make music.” He got the stadium roaring for the late Toby Keith before acoustically covering his “What I Didn’t Know Then.”
In a special moment, Post invited his fan Winter onto the stage. The superstar gave Winter a guitar at a show last year, and since then, Winter had been practicing his song “Stay.” Post gave Winter a seat and a guitar, and the two flawlessly performed the track together. You could hear a pin drop in the audience.
With everyone in the audience captivated by his every move, Post performed a three-track run of some of his biggest hits, including “I Fall Apart,” “Better Now” and “Psycho,” where fire and flashing lights punctuated the moments, adding to the star’s incredible performances. He then switched back to F-1 Trillion’s “Dead At The Honky Tonk.”
“We’d like to dedicate this next song to anyone out there who feels like even when in a crowded room, you’re all by yourself. I just want to let you know, keep rocking, keep rolling, keep being yourself and if you’re a loser, welcome to the show,” Post shared before going into “Losers.”
“I remember sitting on my bed when I was a kid and trying to learn chords, learn how to make beats and how to be a musician,” began an emotional Post. “I sat down on the edge of my bed and said, ‘one of these days I’m going to be a musician.’ Thanks to y’all, we made it happen.”
After the cheers of the crowd swept through the stadium, he than began to talk about his family, including his three-year-old daughter, whom he wrote the next tune for. After shouting out all the parents in the crowd, Post captured everyone’s heart with “Yours,” before turning the dial back up with “White Iverson.”
With the bevy of Nashville stars on his album, fans were eagerly wondering if anyone was going to join Post for the party. Just in time, he welcomed Blake Shelton out onto the stage to perform their hit “Pour Me A Drink.”
To continue honoring Nashville stars, he covered Brad Paisley‘s “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” before firing up the crowd with “Go To Hell.” As soon as the notes started for the next track, excitement filled the stadium as Post sang his recording-breaking hit “I Had Some Help,” closing the country chapter of the night.
As the set began winding down, there was still more to give. After an enthralling performance of “Rockstar,” Post wanted to share one more note of encouragement with his fans.
“It seems like a lot of the time, you look around in this world and there’s not enough love,” he began. “To anyone who feels like they’re alone, you are not alone. You rock so much and no one on this planet can tell you what to do with this life. It does not matter what you want to do in this world, do it the best you can, do it the hardest you can, because no one can stop you from living your dreams.”
After filling their hearts with hope and gratitude, Post gave fans the ultimate closing of the show with “Congratulations” and “Sunflower.”
The “F-1 Trillion Tour” will wrap up this week in Post’s home state of Texas with two shows in Houston and two shows in Austin.
Women’s Music Business Association Opens Applications For Class Of 2025
/by LB CantrellThe Women’s Music Business Association (WMBA) is now accepting applications for its Class of 2025. The organization provides members with education, networking, industry involvement and community service opportunities designed to empower women and help them thrive in the dynamic music landscape.
Applications, as well as at least one letter of recommendation, are due by 11:59 p.m. CDT on Nov. 15. The WMBA Board of Officers will review all submissions during their November meeting, with applicants being notified of their membership status by the middle of the month.
To be eligible, applicants must have full-time employment in the music industry for at least one year prior to the deadline and they must earn the majority of their income from a music-related job. Singer-songwriter applicants are required to be affiliated with a PRO.
Membership is valid for one calendar year, spanning from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025.
Access the application here.
WME Signs Zach Meadows
/by Liza AndersonPictured (L–R): WME’s Alex Sera, Alex Collignon, Hayley Riddle, Zach Meadows, Torrez Music Group’s Alex Torrez and Emily Vincent. Photo: Courtesy of WME
WME has signed Zach Meadows for exclusive representation.
The singer-songwriter released his debut album, Road To Nowhere, in August and just wrapped a run on the road with Amble. He also plans to join Braxton Keith on tour next month. A Florida native who now resides in Nashville, Meadows spent years honing his craft in Asheville, North Carolina, and recently participated in the Blue Ridge Recovery Benefit to raise money for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
“I’m so incredibly thankful to have partnered with WME. Since moving to Nashville, I’ve dreamed of the opportunity to reach a larger audience with my music,” he shares. “Performing live will always be what drives me in this industry, and I couldn’t imagine doing it with a team better than this.”
“Zach is an incredible storyteller and musician with a captivating voice that melds classic folk with rock & roll,” says Hayley Riddle, WME Agent. “I could not be more excited to welcome him to the WME Roster.”
Musician Gabe Lee was the one who introduced managers Alex Torrez and Emily Vincent of Torrez Music Group to Meadows’ music, and they recall instantly feeling as though he was bound for a wider stage.
“It’s always such an honor to be recognized by a major force in the agency world like WME, much less get invited to join the team,” expresses Torrez. “Thank you, Hayley Riddle, for believing in the incredible talent that is Zach Meadows.”
Crowe Boys Sign With UMG Nashville
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L–R): C3 Management’s Drew Carey, Ocie Crowe, UMG Nashville’s Cindy Mabe, C3 Management’s Morgan Young and Wes Crowe. Photo: Courtesy of UMG Nashville
Country-folk duo Crowe Boys have signed with UMG Nashville.
Comprised of brothers Ocie and Wes Crowe, the New Orleans natives grew up playing country music across the nation with their family. Now, they are developing their own sound that is reminiscent of adventure and honest about life and hardships. Their tunes explore themes of loss, falling in love and the joys of becoming a parent. The brothers intend to spread hope and positivity through their music.
“When I first heard Crowe Boys, I knew I had to work with them,” shares Cindy Mabe, UMG Nashville Chair & CEO. “The emotional connection between brothers Ocie and Wes and the life they have lived pours from their souls, their harmonies and their lyrics to create something so powerful that you know they are here to heal people. Their story and sound were built on the road for their entire lives, and you can feel how much their family and their story and their struggle has brought them to forefront right now. I’m incredibly moved and honored to have them join our UMG Nashville family.”
The duo will release their first tune on the label, “Let Me Feel Alone,” written solely by Ocie, on Nov. 8. Additionally, they plan to finish out the year supporting David Shaw, before joining Morgan Wade on select dates in early 2025. The pair also has headlining dates scheduled in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Covington, Louisiana next month.
Ryan Larkins Wraps Big Year With New EP ‘Bones’
/by Lorie HollabaughRyan Larkins has released his latest EP, Bones, available everywhere now.
The four-track collection includes previously-released tracks, “Bones” and “Home State,” in addition to two new favorites, “Here For a Reason” and “Buzzin.” Producers on the project include Paul Sikes, Seth Mosely, Brad Hill and Connie Harrington.
“I can’t believe what a life-changing year this has been,” says Larkins. “To close it out with my project, Bones, means the world to me. I hope folks enjoy listening to these songs as much as I enjoyed bringing them to life!”
Larkins’ breakout year has included debut ACM and CMA nominations for Song of the Year, receiving MusicRow‘s 2024 Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year award, winning NSAI’s 2024 Song of the Year award and stepping onto the Grand Ole Opry stage for the very first time, all within the last six months.
Preceding the release of Bones, Ryan delivered a surprise track—the classic hymn “Blessed Assurance”—to aid those affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. All proceeds from his acoustic take on the song will be donated to the Mountain Ways organization, whose mission is to provide ongoing disaster relief across East Tennessee and the greater Appalachian region.