Red Van Records artist Levi Hummon recently came by the MusicRow office to share some tunes.

A Nashville native, Hummon has built his growing fan base through his genre-bending work as an artist and songwriter, as well as maintaining a strong social media presence. 

He has amassed over 175 million global streams with fan favorites such as “Paying For It,” “Good Riddance,” “Bottled Up” and more. Hummon has also spent time establishing himself as a trusted songwriter on Music Row, with cuts by Steven Tyler, Tim McGraw and more.

Hummon grew up right around the corner from Music Row. He has always been surrounded by songwriting, as his dad is hit songwriter Marcus Hummon, the author “Bless The Broken Road,” “Cowboy Take Me Away,” “Born to Fly” and many more. He always knew music was in his future, from writing lyrics on his arm with a sharpie as a kid to picking up any instrument around the house. Hummon spent about eight years as an independent artist before becoming Red Van Records’ flagship artist. 

“My favorite No. 1 party I went to as a kid with my dad was for ‘One Of These Days’ by Tim McGraw,” Hummon recalls. “I was so enamored by Tim, and he came over to me and said, ‘One day you’re going to be a country artist and we’re going to hang.’” This ended up becoming a full circle moment for Hummon as he co-penned McGraw’s tune “Not From California” off his Here On Earth album, and has opened for the country hit-maker on several occasions.

With over 800,000 followers on TikTok, Hummon has been able to share his music with a wide variety of audiences. His song “Good Riddance” has over 103,000 video creations to the sound.

“This song started as a song just dedicated to exes,” he shared. “TikTok turned it into a song about saying goodbye to everything [such as bad habits or addictions].” 

Hummon is currently at country radio with “Paying For It,” which features Walker Hayes. This is Hummon’s first single at country radio. 

Hummon is managed by Jonas Group Entertainment and published by Reservoir.

The Academy of Country Music and the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) celebrated the completion of their inaugural OnRamp professional development program with a showcase at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley on Wednesday (May 29).

The first OnRamp class consisted of 20 Black members of the Nashville music community who range from artists to industry professionals.

The showcase was hosted by singer-songwriter Wendy Moten, and featured performances by OnRamp class members, including Jasmine Bavaro, Tylar Bryant, Larysa Jaye, The Kentucky Gentlemen, NBC’s The Voice season 25 contestant Tae Lewis, Roz Malone, Daisha McBride, Qualls and Nick Tabron. Additionally, class members Kim Albritton, Chasidy Lauderdale, Nina Owens, DeDe West and Amari Young worked behind-the-scenes on the evening’s production.

Established in 2023, the OnRamp program centers around improving inclusivity and equity within Music City while empowering the next generation of leaders in the early stages of their careers by providing access to professional development opportunities, community mentorship, industry exposure and more. Each participant is given a $1,000 monthly stipend, and matched with mentors in the music business who specialize in the specific field of the industry they aspire to pursue.

Throughout the year, members performed at venues across Nashville, such as The Basement, The Bluebird Cafe and more, while also participating in industry-led workshops on marketing, songwriting/publishing, agency, live events and networking.

Rising singer-songwriter Alli Walker has signed with Sony Music Publishing Nashville.

In addition to the signing, the Prince Edward Island native has released her latest single, “Dirt On Us,” which she co-wrote with Jon Nite and the track’s producer Lindsay Rimes. Walker has amassed more than 700,000 social media followers, and over 10 million views with her viral song “The Whiskey’s Gone.”

“Alli is a creative force, and her energy and passion for songwriting is unstoppable. It’s exciting to see how much she’s already accomplished as both a songwriter and artist, and we’re proud to be supporting her on this journey,” says Rusty Gaston, CEO, Sony Music Publishing Nashville.

“I’m so excited to join the Sony Publishing family,” shares Walker. “The second I walked through their doors, it truly felt like home. I am so lucky to get to write alongside their amazing roster of talented songwriters and work with their incredibly passionate staff!”

WME plans to ring in CMA Fest with “Losers Live,” a free outdoor concert series at Losers Bar & Grill in Nashville’s midtown, taking place Monday (June 3)–Wednesday (June 5).

Headliner Randy Houser will kick off the series on Monday alongside Zach Top, Tigirlily Gold, Mackenzie Carpenter and The Chattahoochies.

Brantley Gilbert is set to headline on Tuesday. Others slated to take the stage include Bryan Martin, Elvie Shane, The Castellows and Vincent Mason.

Wrapping the series on Wednesday will be headliner Mark Chesnutt as well as Jackson Dean, Maddox Batson, Sadie Bass and Lanie Gardner.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. each night.

Shaboozey‘s new 12-track, genre-bending album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, is out today (May 31) via Empire.

The project includes the focus track “My Fault” featuring Noah Cyrus, as well as his newly-Platinum certified song of the summer “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which currently sits at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart. With that milestone, Shaboozey and Beyoncé have made history as the first two Black artists to lead the chart with back-to-back No. 1s. The song has also amassed over 300 million streams and landed in the top 10 in several countries across the world with No. 1s in Canada, Sweden, Denmark and the UK’s Big 40.

Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going charts a cinematic road trip through the wilds of the American west, pushing further into the country/folk-inspired sound Shaboozey has explored in recent years. “Let It Burn,” the haunting heartbreak track “Anabelle” and western sing-along “Vegas” were the first tracks released from the album, giving fans a taste of the artist’s range and talents.

“This album means the world to me, it’s a reflection of my journey and the stories that shaped me,” says Shaboozey. “Growing up in Virginia, music was our way of speaking truths and finding joy, and I tried to capture that in every track. It’s a blend of all my experiences, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. I hope when y’all listen, you feel that same connection and authenticity. It’s not just an album, it’s a piece of my soul, and I’m grateful to share it with you.”

The Nigerian-American hitmaker just finished a run of three sold-out performances in New York, Nashville and L.A., and hit the stage at Stagecoach with a solo set along with guest appearances with fellow performers Diplo and The Chainsmokers. He appeared on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter project with features on the Billboard Hot 100 charting tracks “Spaghettii” and “Sweet Honey Buckiin,’” and has gained more than 32 million monthly listeners.

Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Track List:
1. Horses & Hellcats
2. A Bar Song (Tipsy)
3. Last Of My Kind ft. Paul Cauthen
4. Anabelle
5. East Of The Massanutten
6. Highway
7. Let It Burn
8. My Fault ft. Noah Cyrus
9. Vegas
10. Drink Don’t Need No Mix ft. BigXthaPlug
11. Steal Her From Me
12. Finally Over