The Red Clay Strays will release their new album, Made By These Moments, on July 26 via RCA Records. They shared track “Wanna Be Loved” yesterday (May 22), along with its official music video.

Produced by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, Made By These Moments seeks to melt electric rock with southern soul. Across the 11-track project, The Red Clay Strays explore elements of the human condition while reflecting on faith, love and redemption.

“Made by These Moments shines a light on overcoming the battles we face in life like loneliness, depression and hopelessness. We hope you listen and recognize that our pain has a purpose,” shares lead singer Brandon Coleman.

Additionally, the group recently signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music. They’ve also added new dates in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Boston and more to their 2024 tour schedule, which includes their sold-out, three-night headlining debut at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and an appearance at Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival.

Made By These Moments Track Listing:
1. “Disaster”
2. “Wasting Time”
3. “Wanna Be Loved”
4. “No One Else Like Me”
5. “Ramblin'”
6. “Drowning”
7. “Devil In My Ear”
8. “I’m Still Fine”
9. “On My Knees”
10. “Moments”
11. “God Does”

Pictured (L-R, back row): Morgan Barnes, Becky Harris, Trisha McClanahan and Rusty Gaston; (L-R, front row): Carole-Ann Mobley, Ryan Larkins and Aubrey Landon

Sony Music Publishing Nashville and CAM Creative have signed Ryan Larkins to a global publishing deal.

Larkins has written with the likes of Tony Lane, Tom Douglas, Lee Thomas Miller, Craig Wiseman, Tim Nichols, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip and Bill Anderson. Notably, Larkins co-wrote Anderson and Dolly Parton’s Grammy-nominated song “Someday It’ll All Make Sense.” He recently achieved chart success with his work on Cody Johnson’s “The Painter,” which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The song also earned a Song of the Year nomination at this year’s ACM Awards, marking Larkins’ first-ever nomination. In addition to making a name for himself as a country music songwriter, the Red Street Records artist released his debut EP, Meet Ryan Larkins, in October.

“From the moment I first met Ryan, it was obvious he had the heart of a true American storyteller. His songs carry the spirit, emotions and images that make country music special,” says Rusty Gaston, Sony Music Publishing Nashville CEO. “It has been amazing to watch him celebrate his first No. 1 single and now his first major-award nomination, and we look forward to many more of his successes in the future.”

Larkins has also expanded his team by signing with Huskins-Harris for business management and McClanahan Management for artist management.

“From the first time I saw Ryan play four years ago at a writers night I knew I wanted to be a part of his career. Not often does an artist come along with such deep integrity, authenticity and talent,” says Carole-Ann Mobley, CAM Creative Founder. “I am lucky to be a part of his journey with my longtime friends at Sony Music Publishing. Rusty Gaston and his team share the vision, as do Trisha McClanahan and Becky Harris, of how special Ryan Larkins is and we are watching it come to fruition together.”

“I am so thankful for the opportunity to write for Sony Music Publishing. Rusty, Aubrey [Landon] and team have been huge champions of mine. I am so excited to see what the future holds,” shares Larkins. “I am so excited to partner with Trisha McClanahan. Her success, experience and belief in me and my music left me with no doubt she was the right person for me. Carole-Ann has believed in me from the beginning and I’m so thankful to continue to work with her. I can’t wait to see the great things we’re going to achieve together.”

Chris Stapleton will launch an exclusive, year-round SiriusXM channel, Chris Stapleton Radio, tomorrow (May 23) at 11 a.m. CT. The new 24/7 channel will be available to subscribers across North America in their cars on Channel 63 or anywhere they go with the SiriusXM app.

Curated and presented by Stapleton and his band, The Honchos, Chris Stapleton Radio will feature music spanning the country star’s career as well as tunes from country, rock and soul icons, among others. The channel also aims to give listeners a closer look at the stories behind his songs in addition to the music and artists that have influenced him, including Tom Petty, George Jones, John Prine, Lainey Wilson, Mavis Staples, Merle Haggard, Miranda Lambert, Tyler Childers, Bob Dylan and more.

“Chris Stapleton is one of country music’s most prolific singer-songwriters today, and we are thrilled to collaborate with him on his own year-round SiriusXM channel,” says Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM President & Chief Content Officer. “We are truly excited to have Chris bring his own channel to life, sharing with our listeners not only his catalog of music but his insights and the music and artists that he loves and is inspired by.”

“Chris Stapleton Radio gives people another way to connect with our music—where me and the rest of the guys in the band and Morgane [Stapleton] are coming from,” says Stapleton. “What our influences are. Knowing that when people come to watch a show, what they’re hearing is informed by the things that are on this channel. That’s probably the ultimate reason that I want to do this. We’re honored and thrilled to bring Chris Stapleton Radio to life at SiriusXM.”

Chris Stapleton Radio joins the lineup of SiriusXM channels led by some of music’s biggest names, including Carrie Underwood’s Carrie’s Country, The Beatles Channel, Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes Radio, Kelly Clarkson Connection and Life with John Mayer, among others.

The K-Love Fan Awards have revealed the presenters and performers for the 11th annual ceremony, taking place on May 26 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

Ceremony Co-Host Brandon Lake will take the stage along with Anne Wilson, Cain, Crowder, Elevation Worship, Housefires, Jeremy Camp, Josh Baldwin, Katy Nichole, Lauren Daigle, Matthew West, Rachael Lampa, Tauren Wells and Terrian. There will also be surprise performances.

Presenters across all fields of entertainment are also scheduled to appear. Musicians MercyMe’s Bart Millard, Brandon Heath, Colton Dixon, Danny Gokey, David Leonard, Ellie Holcomb, Jon Reddick, Josiah Queen, Matt Maher, Matthew West, Rebecca St. James, Riley Clemmons, Seph Schlueter, Taylor and Madison Cain and Tasha Layton will help to hand out awards.

Additionally, former NFL player Benjamin Watson and his wife Kirsten, filmmaker and creator of The Chosen Dallas Jenkins, actors Elizabeth Tabish and Jonathan Roumie, television personality Willie Robertson, author and podcaster Annie F. Downs, country star and author Granger Smith and speaker and author Lisa Harper will take stage.

K-Love has also announced this year’s recipient of the Sports Impact Award, Matthew Slater. Slater played football at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), then went on to be selected by the New England Patriots in the 2008 NFL draft. During his 16-year career, Slater won three super bowls and was selected for 10 Pro Bowl appearances. Off the field, he was dedicated to his Slater Family Foundation, a program to support the Ron Burton Training Village, International Justice Mission, Voices of Martyrs, Open Doors, Compassion International, Danita’s Children and more.

“Matthew Slater wasn’t just a special teams player for the Patriots. He was a special team player who helped us win three Super Bowls and made a positive impact on the many lives he touched, both on and off the field,” commented Robert Kraft, Chairman & CEO, New England Patriots. “He is a man of integrity and high moral character who is led by his faith and committed to his family. There is no finer person than Matthew Slater. His character and commitment to our organization, his teammates and the game of football are unparalleled. We are all better for knowing Matthew Slater.”

The ceremony will be available to stream on May 31 on TBN at 7 p.m. CT and again at 9 p.m. CT.