Tracy Lawrence has announced that his annual “Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert” will return for the 19th year on Nov. 26. The event will take place at the Nashville Fairgrounds in the morning, followed by the benefit concert at Luke Combs’ Category 10 later that night. 

 Since its inception, Lawrence’s Mission:Possible has fried over 10,000 turkeys, provided more than 86,000 meals to the homeless across Middle Tennessee, donated over one million dollars to Nashville Rescue Mission and raised over $2.5 million, helping to further its goals, advocate for those in need and expand their ability to support aligned causes. 

The 2024 fundraiser aims to surpass last year‘s record-breaking 1,400 turkeys fried. The 2023 concert featured Lee Brice, Priscilla Block and Halfway to Hazard and raised $250,000 for the second year in a row—the largest sum raised through the event to date. This year’s performers will be announced at a later date.

Tickets to both events will go on sale this Friday (Sept. 13) at 10 a.m. CT. For more information, click here.

Russell Dickerson has announced the first round of dates for his “RussellMania” run.

Kicking off in Nashville on March 14, the tour will visit Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver and more. Tickets go on sale this Friday (Sept. 13) at 10 a.m. local time. For more information, click here.

“It’s time for RussellMania! 2025 is the year we’re sending it from the top rope. I can’t wait to get back on the road, kicking off with Round One in March,” shares Dickerson.

Additionally, the Triple Tigers recording artist was surprised with a plaque celebrating double-Platinum hit “She Likes It (feat. Jake Scott)” at an event with SiriusXM in downtown Nashville last Friday (Sept. 6). The milestone follows the release of his latest project, Bones The EP.

Pictured (L–R): Triple Tigers’ Kevin Herring, SiriusXM’s Buzz Brainard, Russell Dickerson and Triple Tigers’ Annie Ortmeier. Photo: Ryan Camp

Audacy Hosts Nashville Sound Space Grand Opening

Pictured (L–R): Tim Roberts, Katie Neal, Thomas Rhett, Susan Larkin, Jeff Sottolano and Chad Fitzsimmons. Photo: Parker Young

Audacy hosted the grand opening of its new Nashville Sound Space last Thursday (Sept. 5) with Thomas Rhett, radio host Katie Neal, contest winners and industry insiders. The space is the company’s seventh broadcast space and first in Nashville.

It includes a production facility, fireside-chat space, performance stage and more. It will also be the home of Neal’s Katie & Company radio show. Each week, she will host different country artists to discuss their songs and more.

Miranda Lambert Performs On ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

Miranda Lambert performing “Wranglers” on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Photo: Todd Owyoung/NBC

Miranda Lambert performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last Thursday (Sept. 5). The Grammy winner treated the audience to a fiery rendition of her track “Wranglers.” The tune serves as the lead single of her Postcards From Texas album, which releases this Friday (Sept. 13).

Lambert will also serve as a presenter at the MTV Video Music Awards tomorrow (Sept. 11).

Ian Munsick Exhibit Opens At Buffalo Bill Center Of The West

Pictured (L–R): Caroline Munsick, Ian Munsick, Rylon Bird and Noel Two Leggins. Photo: Hulli

Ian Munsick returned to his home state of Wyoming for the unveiling of his curated exhibit as well as a screening and discussion of his White Buffalo: Voices Of The West documentary, hosted by Exclusive Tours at Center of the West. The exhibit honors the legacy of Buffalo Bill Cody, known for his authentic western lifestyle, similar to Munsick.

“From the very beginning of my career, Buffalo Bill Cody has been a huge inspiration in terms of his dedication of sharing authentic western culture with the world,” shared Munsick. “Having my own exhibit on display in the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is a great honor for me in that I feel like I’m following in his footsteps 150 years later. I believe that Voices Of The West has been an instrumental piece of our vision to ‘bring the west to the rest’ as it showcases a piece of cowboy culture that really hasn’t been captured in any format. The Native American cowboy is a sacred secret that deserves to be recognized and appreciated, and that was our primary objective with this documentary. Screening the film at the Center of the West will be a real treat.”

Annual Dogtober Writer’s Round Lineup Revealed

The PEDIGREE Foundation will host its annual Dogtober Writer’s Round on Oct. 1 at 3rd & Lindsey to raise money for shelters and rescues. Hosted by Marcus Hummon, the event’s lineup includes Jillian Cardarelli, Jake Rose and Grant Vogel. Tickets are available now. For more information, click here.

“We are thrilled to have the support of our friends in the music industry that want to help make a difference in the lives of these dogs through this fundraising event,” says Deb Fair, Executive Director, PEDIGREE Foundation. “It’s events like this that help us raise more funds to support shelters and rescues, like Seattle Humane’s Lifesaver Rescue Program, which transports animals from shelters that are at capacity to other shelters in the U.S., where they get a second chance to find their new family.”

Bobby Braddock Celebrates Release Of Daughter Lauren’s Single

Boddy & Lauren Braddock. Photo: Cameron Cassady

Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter Bobby Braddock celebrated the release of his daughter Lauren‘s new single, “The Green Green Grass Of Junior’s Farm,” last Friday (Sept. 6) at Sony Music Publishing Nashville.

The tune was co-penned by Bobby and Lauren, with Bobby producing the track. “The Green Green Grass Of Junior’s Farm” aims to recall enduring memories planted in the mind of a wide-eyed, eight-year-old Lauren, while also celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the six-week working holiday of former Beatles member Paul McCartney and family at the 133-acre farm of Bobby’s frequent collaborator Claude “Curly” Putman, Jr. and his wife Bernice in Wilson County, Tennessee. McCartney, who had taken to calling Curly “Junior,” would be inspired to write “Junior’s Farm,” which would become a top five hit just months after their visit in October of 1974.

Pictured (L-R): Freeman Wizer (Creative Director Sheltered Music Publishing), Andy Skib and Darrell Franklin (Sr. VP Sheltered Music Publishing)

Songwriter and producer Andy Skib has signed a global publishing deal with Sheltered Music.

Skib moved to Nashville in 2012 from L.A. and has collaborated with a variety of artists, with cuts by Keith Urban, Hunter Hayes, Mickey Guyton, Adam Doleac, Caylee Hammack and others. His production work includes Kenny Chesney’s song “Streets,” Brett Eldredge’s tracks “No Stopping You” and “Something I’m Good At,” Steve Moakler’s album Make A Little Room, Augustana’s upcoming album Something Beautiful and music from Tenille Townes.

“I first learned of Andy’s talents through co-writes with some of our songwriters,” shares Sr. VP Sheltered Music Publishing Darrell Franklin. “The more I heard, the more I continued to be blown away by both his writing and his production skills. Andy is a great fit for us at Sheltered and we are excited to have the opportunity to represent him and his music.”

“I am honored and thrilled to join the Sheltered team,” says Skib. “Their passion for music and production is evident and inspiring, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to their journey moving forward.”