Breakout artist Tucker Wetmore has announced the “Waves On A Sunset Tour 2024,” his first-ever headlining run.

The 16-stop tour will kick off in Statesboro, Georgia on Oct. 4 and visit multiple cities through mid-November. Throughout the journey, Wetmore will be joined by Hannah McFarland, Eli Winders and Ashland Craft.

“I am so excited to be going on my first headline tour! Thank you to my fans and listeners for making this possible,” he expresses. “This has been a dream come true of mine for so long. So excited to bring out some of my friends, Hannah McFarland, Eli Winders and Ashland Craft, on the road with me. God is good!”

Presale tickets will be available this Wednesday (July 24) at 10 a.m. local time, with general sales starting this Friday (July 26) at 10 a.m. local time. For more information, click here.

With his debut radio single “Wind Up Missin’ You” positioned to break into the top 30 in only six weeks, Wetmore continues to release new music. His latest tunes, “Already Had It” and “Steal My Thunder” with Conner Smith, come from the star-studded Twisters soundtrack. Additionally, Wetmore performed for over seven thousand fans at CMA Fest last month.

Ahead of the headlining shows, he plans to support Luke Bryan on his “Farm Tour 2024” as well as Jordan Davis, Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Jelly Roll and more on select dates.

Josh Ross has gained traction in the country music world with his warm sound and engaging presence. The rising UMG Nashville/Universal Music Canada artist unveiled his latest EP, Complicated, in March, and just dropped new song “Want This Beer (feat. Julia Michaels).”

While releasing new music, Ross has resided on the road supporting Bailey Zimmerman‘s “Religiously. The Tour.” and Luke Bryan‘s “Mind Of A Country Boy Tour” while making appearances at multiple festivals. He shows no signs of slowing down this summer, as he plans to launch his own headlining run at the end of next month before the annual Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards in September, where he’s notched five nominations.

During his brief break from touring last week, the singer-songwriter stopped by MusicRow to reflect on his musical journey thus far and play a few tunes with accompanying guitarist Jake Gantt.

Growing up, the Ontario native’s primary passions centered around sports. After playing hockey for many years, he became a professional motocross racer and later attended Western University on a football scholarship. While in college, Ross underwent two reconstructive surgeries on his right ankle and found himself picking up a guitar as he recovered.

“I was always that friend who would sing karaoke at the bar as a joke,” he shared. “I loved it, but hadn’t really realized it [at that point].”

Once Ross started writing, music became his main way of burning off steam and expressing himself. He then entered some emerging artist showcases in Canada and met people with Nashville connections. Within eight months of commencing his career, Ross knew he wanted to pursue music internationally and made the move to Music City.

He recalls nights spent at The Red Door Saloon introducing himself to industry members as well as meeting Gantt at a poker night and forming his band. But it was back in his homeland during the 2019 CCMA Awards that he met Morgan Wallen, who connected him with Chief Zaruk of The Core Entertainment—his current management team.

After scoring back-to-back top five singles at Canadian country radio, Ross signed his record deal in early 2023 and released Complicated track “Trouble.” He disclosed that tune, which he co-wrote with Mason Thornley, was inspired by a voicemail he left an ex during a night out before performing it for the MusicRow team.

With influences ranging from Steve Earle to Akon, Ross melts multi-genre elements into traditional country tempos to create his own sound. Although he serves as a co-writer on quite a few of his cuts, the songsmith has also recorded outside songs such as “Tell Me A Lie,” which is also featured on the new EP. Ross poured himself into the piece, penned by Cameron Bedell, Lauren McLamb and Johnny Clawson, during his MusicRow visit. He also played fellow Complicated tune and current country radio climber, “Single Again,” which was also sparked by a real encounter Ross experienced.

After taking the Watershed Festival stage, he’ll kick off his “Single Again Tour” in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey on Aug. 28.

The Store is launching The School Store, a new project to provide school supplies for middle Tennessee families in need.

The initiative will collect new backpacks, stainless steel water bottles and one-inch 3-ring binders throughout July at collection sites including Let It Shine Gymnastics, The Getalong, Belmont Bookstore and The Store. Additionally, Kroger Green Hills and Brentwood stores along with other pop-up locations throughout 12 South will collect donations from July 27-28. The Nashville community is invited to The Store to drop off supplies and enjoy games, live music, inflatables and snacks during the fundraiser’s family-friendly event on Saturday, July 27, from 1-3 p.m. CT.

With food insecurity at a decade high, The Store recently launched its “Doubling Our Difference” campaign, aiming to double the number of middle Tennessee families served each year to 700 and expand support services. Individuals wishing to sponsor a families’ groceries, donate school supplies or learn more about future events and volunteering at The Store can visit thestore.org.

“We are grateful to the Nashville community for helping us provide for our customers another much-needed resource for their children as they gear up for a great school year ahead,” share The Store co-founders Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

The Store operates with the mission of allowing people to shop for their basic needs in a way that protects dignity and fosters hope. There is no charge to those referred or to the people and agencies that send them. They may shop for food to supplement their income during times of crisis and as they work toward self-sufficiency. The Store works with referral agencies in Nashville to help families in securing food assistance while they access other support services, for a more comprehensive and holistic approach for families in need.

BMG Nashville has formed a joint venture with Triple Play Music, the publishing company owned by Jason Aldean with longtime bandmates Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy.

Triple Play’s roster includes John Edwards and BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville/Night Train Records’ John Morgan, as well as new signee Neil Thrasher. The veteran songwriter has had hundreds of songs recorded over the last 25 years by artists such as Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Randy Houser, Ronnie Dunn, Tyler Farr, Reba McEntire and more. Thrasher’s songs have sold more than 50 million records and have spent 25 weeks at No. 1 including Aldean hits “Tattoos On This Town,” “Fly Over States,” “Night Train” and “Rearview Town.”

“Jason, Kurt, and Tully are BBR Music Group/BMG family. We are thrilled to partner with Triple Play and welcome Neil Thrasher. It is amazing to watch the creative energy between these long-time friends. The talent is unmatched, and we are proud to be on this journey with them,” says Creative Director, BMG, Amy Hendon Scott.