Kenny Chesney performs at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Photo: Allister Ann
The sun was blazing as fans filed into Nashville’s Nissan Stadium Saturday night (Aug. 3) for Kenny Chesney‘s Music City stop of his “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour.” The No Shoes Nation energy was in the air as soon as the music got started, with 57,523 people packing into the stands, besting Chesney’s previous attendance record at the venue by 300.
Uncle Kracker was the first to hit the stage. He set the party vibe with sing-along anthem “Follow Me,” a cover of Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long” and a few new tunes from his new project Coffee & Beer, which marked his first new full-length album in over a decade.
Photo: Jill Trunnell
Next, rising superstar Megan Moroney hit the stage. She’s fresh off a brand new album, too, and she played several selections from the sophomore project Am I Okay?, including “No Caller ID,” “Man on the Moon,” “Hope You’re Happy” and “Miss Universe.” She seemed very comfortable with the stadium-sized crowd, continuously engaging with fans and inviting them into the songs’ narratives with eye rolls and winks.
The crowd gave a big reaction to Moroney’s “I’m Not Pretty,” “Indifferent,” “Girl In The Mirror” and, of course, her breakout hit “Tennessee Orange.” She ended her set with her new album’s title track “Am I Okay?” and revealed that it would be her next single to country radio.
When it was time for the Zac Brown Band, the stage filled with musicians. Their sheer number, and talent, made for a musical extravaganza than spanned multiple genres. After a three-piece horn section warmed the crowd up with “Gonna Fly Now” from Rocky, the band launched into their 2011 hit “Keep Me in Mind” and then 2009’s “Toes.”
The group really impressed with a fiery version of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” highlighting Jimmy De Martini‘s fiddle playing. It was one of many covers in the Zac Brown Band set, with the group also selecting tracks like Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” to entertain the crowd.
They got concert-goers dancing with “As She’s Walking Away” and “Loving You Easy,” before Brown invited Marcus King and Will Jones to the stage to cover Chicago’s “25 or 6 to 4.” After “Beautiful Drug,” the band went a journey from their own “Jump Right In” to Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” They continued with musical odyssey with new songs “Tie Up” and “Same Boat.”
One of the night’s highlights came with the next song, 2011’s “Knee Deep.”
“I’d like to think that if Jimmy Buffett‘s spirit is out here tonight, he’d be right here with us. We invited him to come, let’s see what happens,” Brown said. When Buffett’s parts of the song came, a video of his smiling face singing it appeared on screen, touching the Parrot Heads in the crowd.
Brown invited out another guest, Dermot Kennedy for a few verses of “Colder Weather,” which turned into the Eagles’ “Take It to the Limit.” Then came the nine-times Platinum “Chicken Fried,” during which the band spotlighted a veteran in attendance. The band closed their set with an ultimate fan-favorite “Homegrown.”
Photo: Allister Ann
By the time Chesney hit the stage, the sun had long been down, but it was still quite hot and humid. He wouldn’t be deterred from giving it his all, though, drenching his tank top in sweat within just a few songs.
The eight-time Entertainer of the Year started his set with a bang, thrilling fans with party anthems “Living in Fast Forward,” “Beer In Mexico” and “Keg in the Closet.” His sheer athleticism as a performer was on full display as he ran from one corner of the stage to the other to get a good look at over-57,000 fans sharing in his glee. Often mouthing “I love you!” to the crowd and grinning wide, Chesney reflected the energy in the room all night.
He performed some of the more philosophical cuts in his songbook, bringing us to the present moment with “Here and Now,” “Reality” and “Til It’s Gone” before creating a special moment with his 2006 hit “Summertime.” Fans celebrated the dog days of summer, dancing in the heat and singing enthusiastically to the classic “Yoo-Hoo (Yoo-Hoo) bottle on the floorboard” line.
Chesney invited Old Dominion members Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi out for “Save It for a Rainy Day,” which Ramsey and Tursi wrote with the late Andrew Dorff. He kept the vibes going with “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems.”
Kenny Chesney with Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen, Matthew Ramsey and Brad Tursi. Photo: Allister Ann
Then came “Somewhere With You,” a true diamond in his gem mine of a catalog. Audience members grasped at their chests as the song started and closed their eyes as Chesney delivered the heart-wrenching tune.
He continued to supply beloved hits “I Go Back,” “Get Along” and “Never Wanted Nothing More.” Chesney then invited Uncle Kracker back out for their mega-hit collaboration “When the Sun Goes Down” and then Kracker’s “Drift Away.”
Chesney kept the party vibes going with “Out Last Night” and then touched hearts in the crowd with “There Goes My Life.” He then brought Moroney back out for “All The Pretty Girls” and “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.” The two strutted down the catwalk hand-in-hand and showed true admiration for each other.
For the final stretch of the two-hour set, longtime Chesney fans were delighted with mega-hits “Young,” “American Kids,” “Setting The World On Fire” and “How Forever Feels.” The entertainer then left the stage, but quickly reappeared for a grand finale of “Don’t Happen Twice.”
Marking his sixth play at the home of the Tennessee Titans, the concert was Chesney’s 200th stadium show. After a night of enduring Chesney hits and the unending energy transfer between him and his fans, it’s easy to see why he’s been able to sustain such a long period of dominance on the road.
With just a few weekends left, Chesney will take his “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour” to Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan this weekend.
Scotty McCreery To Kick Off The ‘Fall Of Summer Tour’ This September
/by Lorie HollabaughScotty McCreery. Photo: Jeff Ray
Scotty McCreery is set to launch his headlining “Fall of Summer Tour” beginning Sept. 2.
Named after his current single, the tour will take the North Carolina native across the U.S. and Canada with stops in Santa Fe, Bakersfield, Kansas City, Abilene and more. Tickets for most dates go on sale Aug. 9 at ScottyMcCreery.com.
“I’m so proud of my new Rise & Fall album, and I’m pumped to bring the ‘Fall of Summer Tour’ out on the road,” says McCreery. “Performing live is one of my favorite things to do, and I can’t wait to play these songs for folks across the country as well as a few Canadian shows in Ontario.”
This Friday, (Aug. 9) McCreery will join Callista Clark on her latest release, the duet “Gettin’ Old.” The two recently shot a music video for the track which will be released in the coming weeks.
“Fall of Summer Tour” Dates:
*9/2 – Wauseon, OH – Fulton County Fair
*9/13 – Santa Fe, NM – Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
*9/14 – Abilene, TX – Mulligans Outdoor Bash
*9/21 – Central Point, OR – Bi-Mart Amphitheatre at the Expo
*9/23 – Bakersfield, CA – Kern County Fair
*9/28 – Columbia, SC – Segra Park
*9/29 – Fort Myers, FL – Island Hopper Festival
+10/4 – Nixa, MO – Aetos Center for the Performing Arts
*10/5 – Benton, MO – Benton Speedway
+10/17 – Bloomington, IL – Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
+10/18 – La Porte, IN – La Porte Civic Auditorium
*10/19 – Wisconsin Dells, WI – Crystal Grand Music Theatre
+11/7 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre New Jersey
>11/8 – Stamford, CT – Palace Theatre
*11/9 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
+11/15 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
+11/16 – Choctaw, MS – Pearl River Resort
+11/21 – Windsor, ON – The Colosseum at Caesar’s Windsor
+11/22 – Orillia, ON – Casino Rama Resort – Entertainment Centre
*12/6 – Kansas City, MO – Ameristar Kansas City Casino
+12/7 – Hinton, OK – Sugar Creek Casino
*Previously Announced Date
+On Sale Aug. 9
>On Sale Aug. 16
2024 MusicRow Awards Category Profile: Song Of The Year
/by MusicRow StaffFollowing the announcement of this year’s nominees for the 36th annual MusicRow Awards, presented by City National Bank, we take a closer look at the Song of the Year category.
The nominees honor Nashville writers and publishers on the craft of songwriting, not necessarily chart performance, during the eligibility period of June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024.
This year’s winners will be announced online on all MusicRow platforms on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Click here to see the full list of MusicRow Awards nominees.
Winners are determined solely by MusicRow Magazine subscribers. Voting is now open and closes on Aug. 9 at 5:00 p.m. To receive a ballot to vote in the MusicRow Awards, becoming a MusicRow subscriber here.
“Bigger Houses”
“Bigger Houses,” the title track from Dan + Shay’s latest album, explores the age-old saying that money doesn’t buy happiness. Written by the duo’s Dan Smyers alongside Andy Albert, Jordan Minton and Jordan Reynolds, the tune shares that we tend to focus on keeping up with the Jonses, but in reality, that goal is never attainable. “You’re never gonna fill an empty cup, if what you got’s still not enough,” the duo sing. “The thing about happiness I’ve found is, it don’t live in bigger houses.” As the song winds on, Dan+ Shay point the focus towards the little things that make us rich, like the sound of children’s footsteps, swinging on a porch swing with the love of your life and dogs playing in the back yard. “Bigger Houses” is currently rising at country radio, proving to be a commercial hit as well as a timeless anthem.
“Dirt Cheap”
Solo-penned by Josh Phillips and recorded by Cody Johnson, “Dirt Cheap” is an emotional reminder that there’s no place like home. The song tells the story of a farmer who is approached by land developers wanting to buy his property. When asked his price, the farmer says his home is priceless because of the memories made on the land. He recalls his little girl playing on the swing, and remembers his family dog who is buried in the yard. “Over there is where I got down on one knee,” Johnson sings. “You can’t buy that kind of dirt cheap.” The tune serves as a single from Johnson’s Leather album, and is currently top 10-and-climbing at country radio. The impressively-written “Dirt Cheap” serves as both a fan and industry favorite.
“Good News Sold”
Recorded and released by Jordan Davis and written by his brother Jacob Davis with Cole Taylor and Jordan Rowe, “Good News Sold” captures the overwhelm we all feel by the heavy headlines on the news. With stories about war, political unrest, financial crises and more so constant, keeping up with current events can be depressing. But Davis challenges that, “If good news sold, the world wouldn’t seem so bad.” He sings his own headlines: a woman beating stage four cancer, a couple rejoicing in their pregnancy after fertility issues and a solider coming home and surprising his little boy. “Turnin’ the TV on and checkin’ your phone wouldn’t ever get old, if good news sold,” he sings, and he’s right.
“No Caller ID”
“No Caller ID” finds breakout star Megan Moroney in a vulnerable place we’ve all been: staring at a blocked number calling you late at night and knowing exactly who it is. Written by Moroney with Connie Harrington, Jessi Alexander and Jessie Jo Dillon, she sings about finally getting back on her feet after a breakup when she gets a call from you-know who at 3 a.m. She resents the cycle, singing about when she picks up, she gets a “half-ass sorry” and an insincere check-in. “Don’t you get tired of hurtin’ me?” she asks, adding “I’m tired of hurtin’ me, so I let it ring.” The track resonated deeply with fans, becoming an early streaming hit from Moroney’s recently released sophomore album Am I Okay?
“Where The Wild Things Are”
Luke Combs recorded the Randy Montana and Dave Turnbull-penned “Where The Wild Things Are” for his Gettin’ Old album and fans went “wild” for it. The song tells the story of brothers; the older, a free spirit who takes his Indian Scout motorcycle to California. When the younger brother calls his big bro up, he talks about “the desert and the Joshua Tree,” and tells “pretty girl stories.” By the second verse, the younger brother goes to visit and observes his carefree lifestyle, and though he has fun, chooses to move back home. The ending of the song delivers the terrible news that his older brother had a motorcycle wreck. “We buried him out in the wind beneath the West Coast stars, out where the wild things are,” Combs sums, breaking our hearts as the song ends.
“Your Place”
Ashley Cooke delivers the ultimate double entendre with “Your Place,” written with Jordan Minton and Mark Trussell. She opens the song by reminding her ex that her Jeep isn’t in his driveway anymore nor is her toothbrush on his sink. He’s been calling her drunk at 2 a.m. and asking her friends if she’s seeing someone, leading Cooke to proclaim, “It ain’t your place to walk up, say hey, ask how I’ve been at some party.” In the ultimate tell-off, she sings, “You don’t get to care where I’m waking up these days. It ain’t your place.” The track set the tone for Cooke’s skillful songwriting, serving as the lead single for her debut album Shot In The Dark.
Kenny Chesney Brings The Heat & The Hits For His 200th Stadium Show
/by LB CantrellKenny Chesney performs at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Photo: Allister Ann
The sun was blazing as fans filed into Nashville’s Nissan Stadium Saturday night (Aug. 3) for Kenny Chesney‘s Music City stop of his “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour.” The No Shoes Nation energy was in the air as soon as the music got started, with 57,523 people packing into the stands, besting Chesney’s previous attendance record at the venue by 300.
Uncle Kracker was the first to hit the stage. He set the party vibe with sing-along anthem “Follow Me,” a cover of Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long” and a few new tunes from his new project Coffee & Beer, which marked his first new full-length album in over a decade.
Photo: Jill Trunnell
Next, rising superstar Megan Moroney hit the stage. She’s fresh off a brand new album, too, and she played several selections from the sophomore project Am I Okay?, including “No Caller ID,” “Man on the Moon,” “Hope You’re Happy” and “Miss Universe.” She seemed very comfortable with the stadium-sized crowd, continuously engaging with fans and inviting them into the songs’ narratives with eye rolls and winks.
The crowd gave a big reaction to Moroney’s “I’m Not Pretty,” “Indifferent,” “Girl In The Mirror” and, of course, her breakout hit “Tennessee Orange.” She ended her set with her new album’s title track “Am I Okay?” and revealed that it would be her next single to country radio.
When it was time for the Zac Brown Band, the stage filled with musicians. Their sheer number, and talent, made for a musical extravaganza than spanned multiple genres. After a three-piece horn section warmed the crowd up with “Gonna Fly Now” from Rocky, the band launched into their 2011 hit “Keep Me in Mind” and then 2009’s “Toes.”
The group really impressed with a fiery version of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” highlighting Jimmy De Martini‘s fiddle playing. It was one of many covers in the Zac Brown Band set, with the group also selecting tracks like Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” to entertain the crowd.
They got concert-goers dancing with “As She’s Walking Away” and “Loving You Easy,” before Brown invited Marcus King and Will Jones to the stage to cover Chicago’s “25 or 6 to 4.” After “Beautiful Drug,” the band went a journey from their own “Jump Right In” to Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” They continued with musical odyssey with new songs “Tie Up” and “Same Boat.”
One of the night’s highlights came with the next song, 2011’s “Knee Deep.”
“I’d like to think that if Jimmy Buffett‘s spirit is out here tonight, he’d be right here with us. We invited him to come, let’s see what happens,” Brown said. When Buffett’s parts of the song came, a video of his smiling face singing it appeared on screen, touching the Parrot Heads in the crowd.
Brown invited out another guest, Dermot Kennedy for a few verses of “Colder Weather,” which turned into the Eagles’ “Take It to the Limit.” Then came the nine-times Platinum “Chicken Fried,” during which the band spotlighted a veteran in attendance. The band closed their set with an ultimate fan-favorite “Homegrown.”
Photo: Allister Ann
By the time Chesney hit the stage, the sun had long been down, but it was still quite hot and humid. He wouldn’t be deterred from giving it his all, though, drenching his tank top in sweat within just a few songs.
The eight-time Entertainer of the Year started his set with a bang, thrilling fans with party anthems “Living in Fast Forward,” “Beer In Mexico” and “Keg in the Closet.” His sheer athleticism as a performer was on full display as he ran from one corner of the stage to the other to get a good look at over-57,000 fans sharing in his glee. Often mouthing “I love you!” to the crowd and grinning wide, Chesney reflected the energy in the room all night.
He performed some of the more philosophical cuts in his songbook, bringing us to the present moment with “Here and Now,” “Reality” and “Til It’s Gone” before creating a special moment with his 2006 hit “Summertime.” Fans celebrated the dog days of summer, dancing in the heat and singing enthusiastically to the classic “Yoo-Hoo (Yoo-Hoo) bottle on the floorboard” line.
Chesney invited Old Dominion members Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi out for “Save It for a Rainy Day,” which Ramsey and Tursi wrote with the late Andrew Dorff. He kept the vibes going with “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems.”
Kenny Chesney with Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen, Matthew Ramsey and Brad Tursi. Photo: Allister Ann
Then came “Somewhere With You,” a true diamond in his gem mine of a catalog. Audience members grasped at their chests as the song started and closed their eyes as Chesney delivered the heart-wrenching tune.
He continued to supply beloved hits “I Go Back,” “Get Along” and “Never Wanted Nothing More.” Chesney then invited Uncle Kracker back out for their mega-hit collaboration “When the Sun Goes Down” and then Kracker’s “Drift Away.”
Chesney kept the party vibes going with “Out Last Night” and then touched hearts in the crowd with “There Goes My Life.” He then brought Moroney back out for “All The Pretty Girls” and “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.” The two strutted down the catwalk hand-in-hand and showed true admiration for each other.
For the final stretch of the two-hour set, longtime Chesney fans were delighted with mega-hits “Young,” “American Kids,” “Setting The World On Fire” and “How Forever Feels.” The entertainer then left the stage, but quickly reappeared for a grand finale of “Don’t Happen Twice.”
Marking his sixth play at the home of the Tennessee Titans, the concert was Chesney’s 200th stadium show. After a night of enduring Chesney hits and the unending energy transfer between him and his fans, it’s easy to see why he’s been able to sustain such a long period of dominance on the road.
With just a few weekends left, Chesney will take his “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour” to Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan this weekend.
Fourth Annual Wild Horses Festival Returns To San Diego In December
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Wild Horses Festival is returning to the streets of San Diego at Petco Park Stadium for its fourth year on Dec. 30.
This year’s headliner is Post Malone, who is coming to Wild Horses on the heels of his upcoming country album, F-1 Trillion. Vincent Neil Emerson, Zach Top and Paul Cauthen round out the 2024 lineup.
Last year’s festival included the West Coast stadium debut of Zach Bryan, who joins a celebrated list of Wild Horses alums including Sierra Ferrell, Paul Cauthen, Midland, Ryan Bingham, LeAnn Rimes and more.
For more information about Wild Horses Festival, click here.
Carly Pearce Announces ‘Hummingbird World Tour’
/by Lorie HollabaughCarly Pearce. Photo: Allister Ann
Carly Pearce is set to launch her headlining “Hummingbird World Tour” on Oct. 3 in Windsor, Ontario. Karley Scott Collins, Matt Lang, Wade Bowen and Carter Faith will join Pearce as support on select dates.
The 40+ date tour will visit Cleveland, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Dallas, Phoenix and more, as well as a run of European shows in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, London, Manchester and Dublin before concluding on May 16 in Nashville.
Tickets to the North American dates will be available starting Aug. 6 with the Official Carly Pearce Fan Club presale, and general tickets to the North American dates will be available for purchase beginning Aug. 9 with tickets to the March 29 show in Mashantucket, Connecticut going on sale next week.
The tour is in support of Pearce’s latest album Hummingbird. Her new single from the project, “Truck On Fire,” impacted country radio last week with 70 first-week adds.
“The Hummingbird World Tour” Dates:
October 3, 2024 – Windsor, ON – Caesar Windsor +
October 4, 2024 – Hammond, IN – The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond +
October 5, 2024 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre +
October 10, 2024 – Tucson, AZ – Fox Theatre +
October 11, 2024 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl +
October 12, 2024 – Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta ~
October 24, 2024 – Tampa, FL – Hard Rock Live Event Center +
October 25, 2024 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. +
November 12, 2024 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre #
November 13, 2024 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall #
November 15, 2024 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre #
November 16, 2024 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre #
February 9, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Berns *
February 10, 2025 – Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller Music Hall *
February 12, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega *
February 13, 2025 – Hamburg, Germany – Gruenspan *
February 14, 2025 – Munich, Germany – Backstage Werk *
February 16, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg *
February 17, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Die Kantine *
February 19, 2025 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire *
February 20, 2025 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire *
February 21, 2025 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy Bristol *
February 22, 2025 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute Birmingham *
February 24, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Albert Hall *
February 25, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow *
February 26, 2025 – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Waterfront Hall *
February 28, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – The Academy *
March 20, 2025 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Casino
March 21, 2025 – Milwaukee, WI – The Pabst Theater
March 22, 2025 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Theatre
March 28, 2025 – Salamanca, NY – Seneca Allegany Resort
March 29, 2025 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino – Great Cedar Showroom
April 10, 2025 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! – Indoor Music Hall ^
April 11, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre ^
April 12, 2025 – Knoxville, TN – The Tennessee Theatre ^
April 17, 2025 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston ^
April 18, 2025 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas ^
April 19, 2025 – Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino ^
April 22, 2025 – Colorado Springs, CO – Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts ^
April 24, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren ^
May 1, 2025 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore ^
May 2, 2025 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Bethlehem ^
May 3, 2025 – Hampton, NH – Hampton Beach Casino ^
May 16, 2025 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
+Karley Scott Collins
#Matt Lang
*Wade Bowen
^Carter Faith
~Festival date
Become A Subscriber To Vote In 2024 MusicRow Awards
/by MusicRow StaffIf you are not a subscribed member of MusicRow, now is a great time to join.
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Nashville In Sync Launches In Music City
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Nashville Film Festival Music Program has branched out to form Nashville In Sync, a new coalition of music licensing professionals dedicated to elevating the sync community in Nashville and around the world.
The new nonprofit’s mission is to foster a community built on sync success, while focusing on our core pillars of opportunity, connection, education, diversity, celebration and event excellence.
Membership is open to individuals and organizations who are client-facing sync creatives and sync licensing executives. A sync creative is someone whose primary role is on the sync pitching side of the industry. Membership is now open and is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
The Nashville In Sync governing Board will be under the leadership of Heather Cook (Freedom Music Group) and Liz Rogers (Anacrusis), serving as President and Vice President, respectively. Serving alongside them are Joel Timen (Perspective Music Group) as Treasurer, Katie Jelen (Honestly Good Music) as Secretary, ET Brown (SESAC) as Membership Chair, Alex Stefano (Big Yellow Dog Music) as Panels & Events Chair, Kourtney Kirkpatrick (Concord) as Community Liaison Chair, Ben Short (WCPM) as Volunteers Chair and Daniel Higbee (Dualtone) as Social Chair. Nashville In Sync is currently accepting applications for Co-Chair Positions on the board.
Nashville In Sync is holding its inaugural event, the Nashville In Sync Fall Summit, on Oct. 23-25. The event will be similar to the programming of the former Nashville Film Festival Music Program, but on a smaller scale this first year. Some programming will be open to the general public, some will be for Nashville In Sync Members only and some will be exclusive to sponsors of Nashville In Sync.
Industry Ink: Brooks & Dunn, Dylan Marlowe, Kameron Marlowe, Megan Moroney
/by Liza AndersonSony Music Nashville Celebrates Brooks & Dunn
Pictured (L–R): Clarence Spaulding (Maverick), Taylor Lindsey (SVP, A&R, SMN), Ken Robold (EVP & COO, SMN), Randy Goodman, Chairman & CEO, SMN), Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Marne McLyman (Maverick), Jen Way (SVP, A&R, SMN) and Steve Hodges (EVP, Promotion, SMN). Photo: Matt Berinato
Sony Music Nashville celebrated the over-three-decades-long career of Brooks & Dunn this week.
The label’s staff presented the Country Music Hall of Famers with a plaque commemorating 16 new single RIAA sales certifications and four new album certifications.
Dylan Marlowe Goes Gold In Canada
Dylan Marlowe with his plaque celebrating “Boys Back Home (feat. Dylan Scott).” Photo: Chad Mitchell
Dylan Marlowe recently received a plaque celebrating his tune “Boys Back Home (feat. Dylan Scott),” which is now Gold-certified in Canada.
Kameron Marlowe Makes Morning Television Debut
Kameron Marlowe performing on Fox & Friends. Photo: Courtesy of Fox & Friends
Kameron Marlowe took the Fox Square stage in New York City last week to make his morning television debut on Fox & Friends as a part of its “All-American Summer Concert Series.”
He performed tracks from his sophomore album, Keepin’ The Lights On, including his current single, “Strangers,” which he recorded with Ella Langley.
Megan Moroney Shares Personal Stories On ‘Call Her Daddy’ Podcast
Megan Moroney. Photo: CeCe Dawson.
Following the release of her sophomore album, Megan Moroney appeared on popular podcast Call Her Daddy, hosted by Alex Cooper, and gave a listeners a deeper look into her personal life.
With the appearance, Moroney joins the ranks of past Call Her Daddy guests like Kelsea Ballerini, Miley Cyrus, Gwyneth Paltrow, RuPaul, Simone Biles, Jane Fonda and more. She is now back on the road supporting Kenny Chesney’s “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour,” and will take the Lollapalooza stage this weekend.
Post Malone Unveils Track List For Upcoming Album, Sets Opry Debut
/by John Nix ArledgePost Malone. Photo: Adam DeGross
Entertainment powerhouse Post Malone made his mark on the final day of July, unveiling the track list for his highly-anticipated album, F-1 Trillion, and locking in his Opry debut for Aug. 14.
On Wednesday (July 31), Post surprised country music fans by revealing the album’s full 18-song track list through a full-page advertisement in The Tennessean, along with a post on his Instagram account reading, “August 16th.” The star-studded list features features from some of the genre’s most iconic names, like Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr. and Blake Shelton. Current stars flood the tracks as well with Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ernest, Chris Stapleton, Hardy, Billy Strings and Sierra Ferrel all making appearances on the album.
Shortly after this announcement, a video appeared on Paisley’s Instagram account inviting Post to join him in a performance at the Opry.
He continued, “Would you like to play the Opry? Come play it with me in August. It is a total invite and will be the first of many appearances from you, I have a feeling. Come experience what it’s like to play the show that started it all. You and I can jam together, a lot of your friends will be there and we’re going to have a blast.”
The video was soon followed up by a graphic uploaded from Post’s own Instagram account with his caption reading, “What an honor @opry. See y’all in the circle with my friends @bradpaisley, @laineywilson, @vincegillofficial, @thewarandtreaty, @johnmichaelmontgomery on 8/14.”
Shortly after the release of his album, Post will hit the road on his “F-1 Trillion Tour.” Beginning on Sept. 8 in Salt Lake City, the artist recently added two additional dates in Texas rounding out his run on Oct. 26 in Austin.
Walker Hayes To Headline Mental Health Initiative’s ‘Healing Through Songs’ Benefit
/by Lorie HollabaughWalker Hayes is set to headline the Mental Health Initiative (MHI)’s second annual “Healing Through Songs” benefit on Sept. 10 at Riverside Revival in East Nashville. Kylie Morgan and Zandi Holup will also perform during the event.
“‘Healing Through Songs’ is back for another evening of raising spirits, hope and funds for increasing accessibility to residential treatment,” says Jessie Louverture, MHI Executive Director. “Walker, Kylie and Zandi are all incredible musicians who aren’t afraid to sing or speak about mental health issues—and when people with large platforms like theirs shine a light on experiencing such challenges, we all benefit. We are excited for the special performances and intimate conversations that ‘Healing Through Songs’ 2024 will bring!”
In tandem with the concert, MHI is hosting an online auction featuring experiences and signed memorabilia from Brad Paisley, Hardy, Weezer, Green Day and Train. Bidding is live now until Sept. 10.
Tickets are also available now. All net proceeds from “Healing Through Songs” go toward MHI’s mission of helping individuals experiencing severe and recurring mental health challenges through three programs: financial assistance, education and advocacy.
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