Dolly Parton and Krispy Kreme have teamed up to bring fans the Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection.

Available now for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops, the collection features a a custom dozens box and four new flavors: the Dolly Dazzler Doughnut, an original glazed doughnut dipped in strawberry icing, with gold, pink and white glitter sprinkles and a signature chocolate butterfly piece; Peachy Keen Cobbler Doughnut, an unglazed doughnut with real peach filling, dipped in brown sugar icing and crunchy cobbler topping; Banana Puddin’ Pie, an unglazed doughnut filled with banana pudding made with wafers and banana pudding Kreme, dipped in yellow icing, with white icing swirls and a wafer cookie; and Chocolate Crème Pie, an original glazed doughnut topped with a swirl of chocolate brownie cream and vanilla whipped topping, sprinkled with chocolate cookie crumble.

“Having some of my very favorite southern flavors in one, unique doughnut collection from Krispy Kreme is so special to me,” says Parton. “These doughnuts remind me of home. So, I’m excited for folks to share them with their own family and friends. They’re pretty sweet, if I do say so myself!”

To help celebrate the introduction of the Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection, Krispy Kreme is inviting everyone to get “Dolly’d Up” and visit shops this Saturday (May 18). Anyone wearing a Parton-inspired wig or their favorite merch will receive a free original glazed doughnut. Fans can also receive a free original glazed doughnut by singing one of the icon’s tunes.

“Krispy Kreme and Dolly Parton have a special thing in common–we both love to share joy! It was a joy– and an honor–to collaborate with Dolly to create her signature doughnut collection,” says Dave Skena, Global Chief Brand Officer, Krispy Kreme. “These doughnuts are going to dazzle and delight fans just like Dolly herself.”

Additionally, a Krispy Kreme six-pack featuring the Dolly Dazzler Doughnut, Banana Puddin’ Pie and Chocolate Crème Pie Doughnut will be delivered fresh daily to select grocery stores for a limited time.

Sun Label Group has officially launched under its parent company, Primary Wave Music. The venture brings together the historic legacies and individual successes of Sun Records, Gaither Music, Green Hill Music, Rural Rhythm and Emeraldwave by Green Hill.

Paul Sizelove will oversee Sun Label Group as President, with each of the labels retaining their unique structure, individuality and respective teams. In addition to leading Sun Label Group, Sizelove will continue to spearhead day-to-day operations as President of Gaither Music Group. Blake Davis will also remain in his role as General Manager of Green Hill Music.

Sun Label Group is deeply rooted in the rich history of its constituent labels. With a combined musical past spanning 160 years, the group comprises the iconic Sun Records, renowned for its pivotal role in the birth of rock ‘n’ roll, as well as the gospel melodies and multimedia platforms of Gaither Music, the diversity of repertoire from jazz through Americana at Green Hill Music, the deep bluegrass catalog of Rural Rhythm and the ambient and relaxing sounds of Emeraldwave by Green Hill.

“As we launch Sun Label Group, we stand at the crossroads of musical heritage and innovation,” said Sizelove. “This venture isn’t just about celebrating 160 years of extraordinary sound; it’s about forging a future where music continues to inspire, connect, and evolve. Our rich legacy across Sun Records, Gaither Music, Green Hill Music, Rural Rhythm, and Emeraldwave by Green Hill is just the beginning. The future of music starts here, and we look forward to developing new partnerships as we create new art, broaden our reach, and adapt to the ever-changing ways that people enjoy music.”

To celebrate the launch, Sun Label Group held a party at Ole Smoky Distillery in Nashville on Tuesday night, (May 14.) The evening was emceed by Rory Feek, an artist from the Gaither Music family, who performed a heartfelt song to set the tone and kick things off for the night.

Jazz musician and songwriter Dara Starr Tucker, who won acclaim for co-writing the title track to blues and Americana artist Keb Mo’s Grammy-winning Oklahoma, performed during the celebration. Shawna Thompson from country duo Thompson Square also performed some material from her upcoming debut solo album, Lean on Neon, set to release on Sun Records in September. Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown served as the backing band for the Sun Records artists, offering up a spirited jam of “That’s All Right,” paying homage to the legendary Elvis Presley and the musical origins of Sun Records.

Ruthie Foster brought her rich blend of gospel, blues, and American roots music to the stage, including songs from her upcoming album, Mileage, produced and co-written with Bryant and his wife Rebecca Lovell (one half of the duo Larkin Poe) and set to release on Sun Records in August. ZZ Ward also delivered a compelling blues set, offering a glimpse into her forthcoming EP and full-length album on Sun. Her collaboration with Slash on an upcoming blues tour will bring her distinctive sound to even broader audiences.

The Music Business Association continued its annual Music Biz conference on Tuesday (May 14) at the JW Marriott Nashville.

Programming continued with the Music Biz Roadshow, a collection of panels with artists and industry executives, as well as different track programs. Day two also featured the Music Biz Brunch, sponsored by Warner Music Group.

In the “What’s Happening in Washington: A Music Policy Outlook” panel, attendees heard from Graham Davies of DiMA, Chris Barkley from the NMPA, Morna Willens from the RIAA, Michael Lewan from The Recording Academy, Erin McAnally from SONA and Meredith Rose from Public Knowledge. The group discussed current legislation, policy landscape, prospects of new legal action and the music industry’s future surrounding AI and ticketing reform acts.

The Music Biz Brunch kicked off with a keynote address from Music Business Association President Portia Sabin.

During the brunch, Sabin recognized Naomi Fabricant of the SCARS Foundation and Tatum Allsep of Music Health Alliance. Both were recognized for their contribution in kickstarting the Music Biz Mental Health Fund. The fund currently sits at $355,000, helping serve more than 500 industry professionals with 5,426 outpatient counseling and psychiatry visits.

Following the keynote address, attendees were treated to performances from Warner Music Group artists Avery Anna, Tyler Halverson and Cassandra Lewis. 

Next, the 2024 Inspiration Award was presented to Porter’s Call Founder Al Andrews for his unwavering dedication to providing community, support and mental health services to artists and their families.

Olga LaBelle, VP, Head of ESG at Warner Music Group also gave a presentation on Sustainability in Touring during the brunch. To wrap up brunch, Tennessee State Representative Gloria Johnson and Lucille Wenegiame of Headcount talked about the importance of voting and influencing others to vote.

Later in the day, Kobalt CEO Laurent Hubert sat down with CEO & Founder of Sound Royalties Alex Heiche to converse about the streaming revolution and how songwriters can use technology for growth. This marked the opening keynote conversation for the “Music & Money” track.

Other panels throughout the day included “Paying Out The Black Box: Is Market Share Fair?” “The Industry’s New SuperWeapon: Creatives As Executives,” “Music Videos: Fandoms & Culture Unfolding” and more.

Additional tracks for day two included “Howdy Neighbor: Understanding Neighboring Rights Opportunities,” “Sync Symposium,” “Startup Lab: A Bootcamp For New Music Ventures” and more.

Music Biz 2024 continued today (May 15) with the Metadata Summit, panels featuring industry executives from Universal Music Group, BandLab, TikTok, Vydia, Hopeless Records, The Black Opry, SoundCloud and more. Tracks included “Artificial Intelligence,” “Glocals Only,” “The Greatest Good” and more. The 2024 Bizzy Awards take place tonight.

Rising singer-songwriter Vincent Mason has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Hillary Lindsey‘s Hang Your Hat Music and Concord Music Publishing.

“We are so excited to welcome Vincent to the Hang Your Hat family! He is such a natural talent with an ease about himself in the writing room—always bringing in his own unique artist spin on ideas, which creates the space for a great song,” says Lindsey. “I can’t wait to see where this road is gonna lead him, and we are so proud to be a part of it!”

“We are thrilled to have Vincent join the Concord & Hang Your Hat team! It’s been exciting to watch him rise and see the hard work paying off,” adds Brad Kennard, SVP of A&R, Concord Music Publishing. “We’re fired up to jump in and continue to build with him!”

Mason’s breakout hit “Hell is a Dance Floor” has amassed over 17 million streams, and was recently added to SiriusXM The Highway. The artist toured alongside Parker McCollum, Niko Moon and Ashley Cooke in 2023, and will be opening for Gavin Adcock this fall.

“When I moved to Nashville, all I ever wanted to be was a songwriter and to have a seat at the table,” shares Mason. “I’m grateful a writer like Hillary Lindsey and the teams at Hang Your Hat and Concord believe in me enough to give me a shot to do this.”

The BMI affiliate’s team also includes WME, Champ Management, King Publicity and Brackin Law.