A collection of previously-unreleased George Jones songs are available for the first time on George Jones: The Lost Nashville Sessions, set to release on Nov. 15 on Country Rewind Records.

Originally recorded for radio airplay in the 1970s, the tracks have been enhanced, bringing the audio quality up to modern-day standards by adding instrumentation and backing vocals where needed. The recordings were initially made exclusively for artist promotion, often completed in just one or two takes with an announcer’s voice between songs. Once aired, the tapes were often discarded or destroyed by the stations. Country Rewind Records President and Executive Producer Thomas Gramuglia discovered the original boxed masters and knew true fans would appreciate hearing the timeless recordings despite their poor condition after years of neglect.

The 16 tracks on George Jones: The Lost Nashville Sessions include a mix of both beloved hits and lesser-known recordings, including iconic songs like “The Race Is On,” “The Grand Tour,” “White Lightnin'” and “Tender Years,” as well as rare recordings of “Old Brush Arbors,” “She’s Mine,” “Four-O-Thirty-Three” and “The Honky Tonk Downstairs.”

“Music truly is the gift that keeps giving,” shares Nancy Jones. “Even after all these years, we’re still releasing new music from George. This collection features 16 songs, and while some may be familiar hits, these versions are ones you’ve never heard before. I’m thrilled to share them with all of his devoted fans.”

George Jones: The Lost Nashville Sessions Track List:
1. “Window Up Above”
2. “I’ll Share My World With You”
3. “The Race is On”
4. “The Grand Tour”
5. “Once You’ve Had The Best”
6. “Love Bug”
7. “She Thinks I Still Care”
8. “Four O Thirty Three”
9. “The Honky Tonk Downstairs”
10. “Old Brush Arbors”
11. “A Picture Of Me Without You”
12. “Walk Through This World With Me”
13. “Tender Years”
14. “She’s Mine”
15. “White Lightnin’”
16. “Hey Good Lookin’”

Singer-songwriter Jordan Harvey has signed a global partnership with Edgehill Music Publishing, where he will work closely with Josh and Tara Joseph, Co-Founders of Edgehill Music Publishing, and Julia Keefe, Head of A&R.

“We are so thrilled to welcome Jordan to the Edgehill family,” shares Keefe. “His ability to craft any emotion or situation into a captivating song is what truly sets him apart as a writer and artist. He’s one of the hardest workers I’ve met and is going to be an amazing addition to the roster!”

In celebration of the signing, Harvey will release his new single “This Is What It Feels Like” this Friday (Oct. 25). The track gives a glimpse into the feelings Harvey had while exchanging vows with his now wife Madison Fendley in an intimate ceremony in Midlothian, Scotland earlier this year.

“‘This Is What It Feels Like’ is about falling in love with your person,” says Harvey. “This song was written days after I proposed to my now wife and captures my emotions surrounding that time. A euphoric high.”

Harvey is managed by Make Wake Artists and booked by UTA.

Randy Travis Exceeds Over 23 Million RIAA Certified Units

RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier presented Randy Travis with a plaque commemorating 23 million RIAA certified units throughout his career. The presentation happened during the Mondo.NYC keynote interview, featuring Glazier, Travis and Mary Travis. The plaque also spotlights his five-times Platinum album Always & Forever. 

“Randy Travis is a legend whose instantly recognizable baritone has impacted generations of fans,” says Glazier. “As he uses his voice and responsible AI technology to create new music with Warner Music Nashville, Randy and wife Mary have also become advocates for establishing guardrails that protect artists and songwriters’ rights as they use new innovative tools. The RIAA is honored to celebrate Randy and present this career plaque commemorating over 23 million certified units, including the 5x Platinum album Always & Forever!”

 

Bailey Zimmerman Named A Pandora Billionaire

Bailey Zimmerman was surprised with a Pandora Billionaire Plaque earlier this week marking the achievement of over one billion streams on the platform.

The multi-Platinum artist has unveiled his new song, “Holding On,” an introspective anthem about finding resilience in the face of adversity. “No matter who you are or where you’re at in life, everybody goes through hard times. I hope this song reminds you guys to keep going when you’re faced with adversity because you never know what tomorrow may have in store for you. KEEP GOING, KEEP HOLDING ON,” says Zimmerman.

 

Dylan Marlowe Receives First Ever Gold Certification

Dylan Marlowe received his first-ever RIAA Gold certification with “Boys Back Home” (feat. Dylan Scott). Marlowe was surprised with the plaque ahead of his headline Nashville show last night (Oct. 17) in front of family, friends and his team. The track has amassed over 138 million global streams and is top 25 and climbing at country radio.

 

Madeline Merlo & Dustin Lynch Make Live Duet Debut On Grand Ole Opry Stage

Madeline Merlo made her Grand Ole Opry debut last night (Oct. 16), where she was joined by Dustin Lynch to perform their duet “Broken Heart Thing” live for the first time from. The track is off her newly released EP, One House Down (From The Girl Next Door).

 

Granger Smith Brings Supplies To Hurricane Victims

Granger Smith partnered with HopeFound.org to deliver resources to areas affected by the recent hurricanes. The group drove a semi-truck full of supplies to Knoxville on Monday (Oct. 14) where they were divided the supplies between 10 4×4 trucks that headed to remote areas of Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina.

Smith continued to host After MidNite With Granger Smith and Mornings With Granger On iHeartCountry from the road this week, detailing a first-hand account of the ongoing relief efforts to encourage donations and volunteer support. Smith also stopped to visit Eddie Fox in Asheville at 99.9 Kiss Country to share the efforts of the mission. 

His River Kelly Fund is currently accepting donations that will continue to aid affected communities. Visit riverkellyfund.org for more information or to make a donation.

Save The Music’s fifth annual “Hometown to Hometown” event wrapped Tuesday night (Oct. 15) in Nashville, raising over $300k in funds for music education programs in under-resourced public high schools.

Co-hosted by Leslie Fram and Angie K, the evening honored female powerhouses Maren Morris, Brittney Spencer and Live Nation Women’s Ali Harnell as the 2024 Champions of the Year for their contributions to the music industry and their passion for music education.

Throughout the event, honorees, performers and speakers, including musical artists Angie K, Brandy Clark, Abbey Cone, Allison Russell with Ruby Amanfu, Joy Oladokun, Dean of MTSU’s College of Media and Entertainment Beverly Keel and Maren’s mother Kellie Morris spoke passionately about the bonds shared by women throughout all career stages, and the importance of lifting up and supporting each other’s careers.

Event highlights include Cone performing “If You Were A Song,” and Spencer delivering the evening’s first standing ovation with her song “Bigger Than The Song.” Keel later presented Spencer with the Champion of the Year award. Harnell and Fram shared a thoughtful conversation around Harnell’s career trajectory, and Russell and Amanfu delivered a soul-stirring rendition of “A Beautiful Noise.” Clark presented Harnell with her award, reflecting on her companionship and collaboration during her trailblazing career.

Oladokun resumed performances with “What Would This World Do,” bringing the audience to their feet and teeing up the final performance of the evening by honoree Morris. Following her performance of “The Bones,” Maren’s mother Kellie took the stage to present her daughter with her 2024 Champion of The Year award.

Save The Music grant recipient school James Lawson High School in Nashville brought home the night when educator Tyler Meredith and his two star students Jay J Roberts and Jailynn Boone recounted the impact the music technology grant has had on their school with Jay J inspiring the audience with her career aspirations inspired by the Save The Music Music Technology grant.

Funds raised from the event will go towards developing music technology programs in Nashville as well as the honoree’s respective hometowns in Dallas (Morris) and Baltimore (Spencer). Since its inception in 2019, “Hometown to Hometown,” hosted by Save The Music and SongFarm.org, has raised a million dollars, empowering 15 high schools with essential music technology equipment and valuable resources.