SOLID Raises $13,800 For Nonprofits At 2026 Music Row Madness Fundraiser

The Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) recently raised $13,800 at Music Row Madness benefitting The L.O.V.E. Academy, Family Alliance in Music (FAM), Healing In The Margins, The Nashville Food Project, and The Aloe Family.

Teams representing Amazon Music, Citrin Cooperman, Curb Records, Endurance Music Group, FBMM, Ground Control Business Management, Reliant Talent Agency, The Orchard, UTA, and Warner Chappell Music competed throughout the evening while supporting the fundraising efforts. Ground Control was crowned the 2026 Music Row Madness winner.

 

CRB Releases New CRS360 Webinar ‘Country Coalition: Family Reunion or Family Feud?’

Country Radio Broadcasters has released the latest installment of its CRS360 webinar series, “”Country Coalition: Family Reunion or Family Feud?,” which reveals some myth-busting data about how country music fans perceive songs and artists from different eras while examining the growing intersection between country and pop music, specifically through the recent proliferation of artist collaborations.

Moderated by Justin Chase, Chief Content Officer for Beasley Media Group, and RJ Curtis, Executive Director of CRB, the session explores key findings from the study and offers practical recommendations for achieving the ideal balance of music eras and styles in today’s country radio environment.

 

Steve Wariner Celebrates Opening Of Solo Art Exhibit At Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center

Steve Wariner recently celebrated the opening of his new exhibit, “The Flip Side: Paintings by Steve Wariner.” The exhibit, which runs June 21-July 26, features Wariner’s works in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media, spanning more than 30 years.

“For me, painting has always been a kind of therapy,” says Wariner. “It’s my sanctuary and escape. I’ve been drawing and painting for as long as I’ve been making music. They both go back to the beginning.”

 

Country With Heart Event Donates To St. Jude for 12th Year

The 12th annual Country With Heart for St. Jude benefit raised $30,000, taking the total monies raised over the 12-year run to more than $200,000.

“The miles these friends travel, both fans and stars, and their generosity is truly the heart of this event,” shares Founder/Organizer and Host, Bobby Marquez. “They come every year swapping hugs and enjoying dinner and photos together, cheering for the music and spreading the word, helping anyway they can. It is so humbling and just a remarkable night of goodwill we know is saving children thanks to the remarkable work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.”

 

Landon Barker Inks With Big Loud Rock

Landon Barker has inked with Big Loud Rock. He makes his label debut today (June 26) with the release of his first new music in two years, “If I Ever Talk To God.”

“Landon represents everything we love about the next generation of artists,” says Big Loud Co-Founder and President of Big Loud Rock Joey Moi. “He’s confident, hardworking, and committed to forging his own path. We believe this music is going to introduce listeners to a whole new side of him, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him to Big Loud Rock.”

“It feels good to be starting this next chapter with Big Loud Rock,” adds Barker. “They really believe in what I’m building, and having a team that understands my vision makes me excited for everything that’s coming next.”

Riley Thomas has signed with ONErpm Nashville. The rising singer-songwriter has released his new single “Blood on the Vinyl” today (June 26.)

Thomas first broke through with “Cowboys Did Cocaine,” a viral hit that has now surpassed 80 million streams worldwide, earned him a SiriusXM Highway Find designation, and built him a following across hundreds of shows. He has also written and produced for Jelly Roll, among others.

“Riley is a prolific songwriter with an unmistakable voice and a rare gift as a musician,” says Mike Easterlin, Managing Director of ONErpm Nashville. “We believe his greatest chapters are still ahead, and we’re honored to be part of the journey.”

“You meet enough suits in this business to know not every handshake means something,” says Thomas. “This one does. I’m grateful to Mike and the team at OneRPM for believing in the music, the vision, and the man behind it. I’m looking forward to what’s ahead and thankful to have these good people in my corner.”

Reba has dropped the third EP in her music capsule collection with the Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin‘ EP, out today.

The superstar isn’t letting the road get in the way of a full-throttle romance in the title track of the release, which was penned by Brett Beavers, Connie Harrington, and Kelley Lovelace, and produced by Dave Cobb. The song jump-starts the road trip-ready collection which features some of McEntire’s best songs for driving with the windows down throughout her five-decade journey.

Rolling out a new music capsule each month beginning with One Night In Tulsa – EP and Hurt Like That – EP, the thematically curated batch pairs a newly recorded song with carefully selected tracks that span five legendary decades. Launching a tailored playlist in tandem with each music capsule, “The Reign Of Reba” Playlist drops July 1, and follows McEntire as she dominates the ‘90s with fearless storytelling and unforgettable hits.

McEntire also unearthed two never-before-released songs earlier this week, from her critically acclaimed lead performance as “Annie Oakley” in the Irving Berlin classic, Annie Get Your Gun. Delivered 25 years to the day that she took her final bow on Broadway, Reba McEntire: Songs from Annie Get Your Gun features “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun” and “I Got Lost In His Arms.”

Next Saturday (July 4), McEntire will make the TV performance debut of “Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin’” during Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash. Honoring America turning 250 with a one-of-a-kind celebration, the special programming airs live coast-to-coast 8 -11:00 p.m. ET across ABC, Disney+, ESPN App, Freeform, FX, Hulu, and NatGeo.

Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin’ EP Track List:
1. “Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin’” (Brett Beavers, Connie Harrington, Kelley Lovelace)
2. “I’d Rather Ride Around With You” (Mark D. Sanders, Tim Nichols)
3. “Love Will Find Its Way To You” (J.D. Martin, Dave Loggins)
4. “We’re So Good Together” (Bob DiPiero, John Scott Sherrill, Annie Roboff)
5. “Wrong Night” (Josh Leo, Rick Bowles)

Nicole Alexis has signed to Hardworking Record Company.

The Nashville-based alternative singer-songwriter first garnered attention with social media covers of New Found Glory, Kelly Clarkson, Smashing Pumpkins and more. She released her debut EP Mirrors & Smoke earlier this year.

In celebration of the announcement, she has released her debut track on the label, “Goodbye.”

“’Goodbye’ is really about mourning an older version of yourself,” she says. “It’s about outgrowing patterns, relationships, and identities that once felt safe, even when they were hurting you. I wanted the song to capture that emotional tension between wanting to move forward while still desperately trying to hold onto what’s familiar.”

Musicians On Call has added two new team members and elevated eight.

Gabrielle Chapple has joined as Director of Corporate Philanthropy and Madison Tenney was added as Development Coordinator.

In her role, Chapple leads the development and stewardship of corporate partners. Her previous development roles include the Magic Theatre in San Francisco and the Nashville Ballet, where she helped cultivate partnerships that supported artistic programming and community engagement.

Tenney supports the entire development department by managing donor portfolios and supporting the execution of fundraising events, auctions and activations. Her previous roles include working on individual development, events, and accounting for the Community Resource Center in Nashville. Prior to that, she oversaw all marketing, communications and storytelling for Center for Craft in Asheville, North Carolina.

Additionally, MOC team members who received promotions include Kat Weeks to SVP of Marketing & Development, PJ Cowan to Senior Director of Programs, Sasha Arnkoff to Senior Program & Volunteer Recruitment Manager, Kelli Bruno to Senior Manager of Volunteer Cultivation, Emiley Roye to Program Manager, Abby Tannler to Program & Activations Manager, Ella Hunt to Program Manager and Katie Trent to Development Manager.

“As Musicians On Call works to strengthen our partnerships and deepen our community impact, we are delighted to have Gabrielle leading the charge, with Madison joining the development team to provide vital administrative support. Their roots in the arts and philanthropy are exactly what we need to elevate both our corporate partnerships and overall fundraising,” says Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. “It’s also an honor to celebrate MOC’s latest promotions, which recognize the heart and soul this team pours into our mission every day. Their dedication is the reason we’re able to bring the healing power of music into more hospitals, providing that critical sense of comfort and connection to patients when they need it most.”