Gavin Adcock has revealed the track list for his upcoming album, The Day I Hang It Up, due Oct. 2 via Thrivin Here Records LLC under exclusive license to Warner Records Nashville.
The 26-track project was written alongside Paul Sikes, Joybeth Taylor, Erik Dylan, Ben Hayslip, Will Bundy and Josh Miller, among others. A co-writer on all but four songs, the project also includes collaborations with Treaty Oak Revival, ERNEST, and his previously released fan favorite, “Cheap Thrills” with Hudson Westbrook.
Adcock previewed the album today (Aug. 21) with “Having One Now,” written by Adcock, Luke Laird and Rhett Akins.
“‘Having One Now’ is an upbeat song about finding some love when you were down and out,” Adcock shares. “Last week I dropped a sad song, the week before that I dropped a song for all the blue collar people out there. So, get ready… and don’t be surprised if I drop another one next week.”
The new project marks his third album in three years, following last year’s 24-track Own Worst Enemy, which boasted over 25 million U.S. streams in its first week. His most recent full-length project, Country Never Dies, released in March, brought together Hudson Westbrook, Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Lanie Gardner, Vincent Mason and more for collaborations on some of country music’s most iconic hits.
Adcock’s headlining “The Day I Hang It Up Tour” is now underway with a rotating lineup of special guests including Pecos & The Rooftops, Corey Kent, Tyler Nance, Jake Worthington, The Creekers, Braxton Keith and Mack Geiger.
The Day I Hang It Up Track List:
1. “The Day I Hang It Up” (Tucker Beathard, Austin Goodloe, Brett Tyler)
2. “Lowball Me” (Gavin Adcock, Paul Sikes, Dan Isbell)
3. “Get A Grip” (Gavin Adcock, Jack Rauton, Joybeth Taylor, Colton Venner)
4. “Having One Now” (Gavin Adcock, Luke Laird, Rhett Akins)
5. “Workin’ Man” (Gavin Adcock, Luke Laird, Jimi Bell)
6. “Us Again (Feat. Treaty Oak Revival)” (Gavin Adcock, Sam Canty)
7. “Thing For You” (Gavin Adcock, Colton Venner, Jack Hummel, Jeremy Stover)
8. “Through With Me” (Gavin Adcock, Brody Frazier)
9. “Rockstar Life” (Matt Roy)
10. “Bad Off” (Gavin Adcock, Jack Rauton, Joybeth Taylor, Colton Venner)
11. “Anymore” (Gavin Adcock, Logan Cheeseman, Christian Vead)
12. “Holes In The Boat” (Gavin Adcock, Rhett Akins, Erik Dylan, Jack Rauton)
13. “Mama Never Liked You Anyway” (Gavin Adcock, Ben Hayslip, Rhett Akins, Erik Dylan, Jack Rauton)
14. “Save My Breath (Feat. ERNEST)” (Gavin Adcock, Ernest Smith, Jon Michael McKinnon)
15. “Dreamer” (Will Bundy, John Pierce, Josh Miller)
16. “Wannabe” (Gavin Adcock, Jacob Durett, Brad Clawson, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen)
17. “Time For A Slow Down” (Gavin Adcock, Jack Rauton, Will Bundy, Erik Dylan)
18. “18” (Gavin Adcock, Ben Hayslip, Rhett Akins)
19. “Cheap Thrills (feat. Hudson Westbrook)” (Gavin Adcock, Hudson Westbrook, Reid Haughton)
20. “One Hell Of A Steal” (Gavin Adcock, Luke Laird, Jack Hummel, Chase McDaniel)
21. “Strangers In A Bar” (Gavin Adcock, Jack Rauton, Ben Hayslip, Rhett Akins)
22. “Shoes” (Gavin Adcock, Jon Michael McKinnon, Bennett Boswell)
23. “Every Other Heartbreak” (Jack Rauton, Colton Venner)
24. “When I Get Home Tonight” (Gavin Adcock, Luke Laird, Jack Hummel, Joybeth Taylor)
25. “Dancing In The Flames” (Gavin Adcock, Devin Flanigan, Jack Hummel, Jack Rauton, Chandler Walters)
26. “Most Wanted” (Gavin Adcock, Jack Hummel, Ben Hayslip, David Lee Murphy)*
* Physical-Exclusive Bonus Track
Evan Masyr Named Chief Financial Officer At K-LOVE
/by Lorie HollabaughEvan Masyr
Evan Masyr has joined K-LOVE, Inc. as the Ministry’s Chief Financial Officer.
Masyr will lead the accounting, finance and tax departments at the company while serving on the Ministry Leadership Team. He spent the last 26 years at Salem Media Group, holding the position of CFO for 19 years. Prior to that, Masyr worked for the global accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers for nearly seven years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo.
“We are delighted to have someone with Evan’s deep industry experience and relationships, along with his record of integrity and heart for ministry,” says K-LOVE Chief Executive Officer Tom Stultz. “Evan has been on the frontlines of practically every major media innovation for the past two decades. He adds depth to everything we do. And he is committed to financial transparency, integrity and stewardship.”
“It is a tremendous blessing and a calling to join K-LOVE and serve a ministry that shares the hope of Jesus Christ with listeners across the country and around the world,” adds Masyr. “I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside the outstanding leadership team and dedicated employees, continuing to advance K-LOVE’s mission of inspiring people to move closer to Jesus. I am honored to join an organization whose mission 100% aligns with my personal faith.”
Masyr’s first day at K-LOVE will be Sept. 14.
Troy Cartwright Receives Standing Ovation During Grand Ole Opry Debut
/by Lauryn SinkTroy Cartwright. Photo: Matt Paskert
Troy Cartwright stepped into the Grand Ole Opry circle for the first time earlier this week.
The Dallas native made his Opry debut performing two unreleased songs, “One Summer When I Was Young” and “Shoulders.”
“Country music specifically is such a special genre because places like the Grand Ole Opry preserve the history and cherish memories made there,” Cartwright shared as he got off stage. “Standing in that circle for the first time, not only do I carry with me all of those who have come before me, but I get to look out into the audience and see my parents, my wife and my son. I am so honored to make my Opry debut and even more honored to share it with those who mean the most to me.”
Cartwright received his first guitar at age 13. As a songwriter signed to Big Machine Publishing, Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Lee Brice, Ryan Hurd, Nickelback and several others. Through his own releases, Cartwright garnered over 250 million streams to date and shared stages with HARDY, LANCO, Hayes Carll and more. He is the host of Ten Year Town podcast.
Troy Cartwright. Photo: Matt Paskert
Troy Cartwright. Photo: Matt Paskert
Gavin Adcock Reveals Track List For Upcoming Album
/by Lauryn SinkGavin Adcock has revealed the track list for his upcoming album, The Day I Hang It Up, due Oct. 2 via Thrivin Here Records LLC under exclusive license to Warner Records Nashville.
The 26-track project was written alongside Paul Sikes, Joybeth Taylor, Erik Dylan, Ben Hayslip, Will Bundy and Josh Miller, among others. A co-writer on all but four songs, the project also includes collaborations with Treaty Oak Revival, ERNEST, and his previously released fan favorite, “Cheap Thrills” with Hudson Westbrook.
Adcock previewed the album today (Aug. 21) with “Having One Now,” written by Adcock, Luke Laird and Rhett Akins.
“‘Having One Now’ is an upbeat song about finding some love when you were down and out,” Adcock shares. “Last week I dropped a sad song, the week before that I dropped a song for all the blue collar people out there. So, get ready… and don’t be surprised if I drop another one next week.”
The new project marks his third album in three years, following last year’s 24-track Own Worst Enemy, which boasted over 25 million U.S. streams in its first week. His most recent full-length project, Country Never Dies, released in March, brought together Hudson Westbrook, Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Lanie Gardner, Vincent Mason and more for collaborations on some of country music’s most iconic hits.
Adcock’s headlining “The Day I Hang It Up Tour” is now underway with a rotating lineup of special guests including Pecos & The Rooftops, Corey Kent, Tyler Nance, Jake Worthington, The Creekers, Braxton Keith and Mack Geiger.
The Day I Hang It Up Track List:
1. “The Day I Hang It Up” (Tucker Beathard, Austin Goodloe, Brett Tyler)
2. “Lowball Me” (Gavin Adcock, Paul Sikes, Dan Isbell)
3. “Get A Grip” (Gavin Adcock, Jack Rauton, Joybeth Taylor, Colton Venner)
4. “Having One Now” (Gavin Adcock, Luke Laird, Rhett Akins)
5. “Workin’ Man” (Gavin Adcock, Luke Laird, Jimi Bell)
6. “Us Again (Feat. Treaty Oak Revival)” (Gavin Adcock, Sam Canty)
7. “Thing For You” (Gavin Adcock, Colton Venner, Jack Hummel, Jeremy Stover)
8. “Through With Me” (Gavin Adcock, Brody Frazier)
9. “Rockstar Life” (Matt Roy)
10. “Bad Off” (Gavin Adcock, Jack Rauton, Joybeth Taylor, Colton Venner)
11. “Anymore” (Gavin Adcock, Logan Cheeseman, Christian Vead)
12. “Holes In The Boat” (Gavin Adcock, Rhett Akins, Erik Dylan, Jack Rauton)
13. “Mama Never Liked You Anyway” (Gavin Adcock, Ben Hayslip, Rhett Akins, Erik Dylan, Jack Rauton)
14. “Save My Breath (Feat. ERNEST)” (Gavin Adcock, Ernest Smith, Jon Michael McKinnon)
15. “Dreamer” (Will Bundy, John Pierce, Josh Miller)
16. “Wannabe” (Gavin Adcock, Jacob Durett, Brad Clawson, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen)
17. “Time For A Slow Down” (Gavin Adcock, Jack Rauton, Will Bundy, Erik Dylan)
18. “18” (Gavin Adcock, Ben Hayslip, Rhett Akins)
19. “Cheap Thrills (feat. Hudson Westbrook)” (Gavin Adcock, Hudson Westbrook, Reid Haughton)
20. “One Hell Of A Steal” (Gavin Adcock, Luke Laird, Jack Hummel, Chase McDaniel)
21. “Strangers In A Bar” (Gavin Adcock, Jack Rauton, Ben Hayslip, Rhett Akins)
22. “Shoes” (Gavin Adcock, Jon Michael McKinnon, Bennett Boswell)
23. “Every Other Heartbreak” (Jack Rauton, Colton Venner)
24. “When I Get Home Tonight” (Gavin Adcock, Luke Laird, Jack Hummel, Joybeth Taylor)
25. “Dancing In The Flames” (Gavin Adcock, Devin Flanigan, Jack Hummel, Jack Rauton, Chandler Walters)
26. “Most Wanted” (Gavin Adcock, Jack Hummel, Ben Hayslip, David Lee Murphy)*
* Physical-Exclusive Bonus Track
Presley & Taylor Relive The Chaos Of Their 20s On New Album ‘Act My Age,’ Due In October
/by Lorie HollabaughSister duo Presley & Taylor are heading into a brand new chapter with their new album Act My Age, set for release Oct. 16.
Along with the album announcement, Presley & Taylor have released their new single, “Drunk,” which flips the script on the classic breakup bender, proving the boys aren’t the only ones who head to the bar when a relationship goes sideways.
Built around the messy, funny, emotional and often unpredictable reality of being in your 20s, Act My Age finds Presley & Taylor getting candid about every mistake, bad decision, heartbreak, growing pain and hard-earned lesson that comes with figuring out who you are, and refusing to apologize for any of it. On the 12-song set, the sisters aren’t trying to present a perfectly polished version of themselves, instead documenting the chaos of growing up, falling in love, getting hurt, chasing a dream, experiencing life and learning, sometimes the hard way, to trust their own instincts.
“Once we figured out all of the songs we wanted to include in this new chapter, it was easy to see a common thread: the messiness of life in your 20s,” shares Presley & Taylor. “We’re both married now and starting to settle down but we certainly had our share of toxic relationships, bad decisions, heartbreak, fun and everything in between and are grateful to lean into it all. ”’Drunk’ really sums up that dramatic, chaotic, ‘throw caution to the wind’ air to your twenties, all wrapped up in a breakup.”
“Drunk” is the fifth track to be released from the project since the duo teamed up with Andrew Baylis, and follows “Bands Breakup” “Sting,” “Out of This Dodge” and the autobiographical ballad “The Kind of Girl.”
The duo is slated to join Tracy Lawrence on tour this fall.
Act My Age Track List:
1. “One Last Shot” (Haley Mae Campbell, Lydia Dall, Jason Haag, Presley Termini, Taylor Termini)
2. “So Badly” (Andrew Beason, Emma Place, Presley Termini, Taylor Termini, Kate Zickler)
3. “Drunk” (Haley Mae Campbell, Lydia Dall, Presley Termini, Taylor Termini)
4. “The Kind of Girl” (Michael Farren, Tiffany Goss, Presley Termini, Taylor Termini)
5. “Act My Age” (Brent Mccollough, Will Dakota, Presley Termini, Taylor Termini)
6. “Sting” (Andrew Beason, Emma Place, Presley Termini, Taylor Termini)
7. “Lucky Old No. 7” (Canaan Smith, Presley Termini, Taylor Termini)
8. “Boys Lie” (Haley Mae Campbell, Brent Mccollough, Presley Termini, Taylor Termini)
9. “Out of This Dodge” (Sam Blasko, Claire Carruthers, Brent Mccollough, Presley Termini, Taylor Termini)
10. “Tell Me” (Andrew Beason, Emma Place, Presley Termini, Taylor Termini)
11. “Bands Breakup” (Andrew Beason, Canaan Smith, Presley Termini, Taylor Termini)
12. “On the Ride” (Adam M. Watts, Alyson R. Michalka, Amanda Joy Michalka, Andrew Creighton Dodd, Carrie Michalka)
Kenny Chesney Extends His No. 1 Run On The MusicRow Radio Chart
/by John Nix ArledgeKenny Chesney; Allister Ann
Kenny Chesney extends his run at No. 1 on the MusicRow Radio Chart with his hit “Carry On.”
The track comes off of Chesney’s twenty-first studio album Silver Sands Marina and was written by Chase McGill, Matt Jenkins and Jessi Alexander.
Chesney is set to release “Goldfish” and its Maui-based music video on Aug. 28, ahead of his new album arriving Sept. 25.
“Carry On” currently sits at No. 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 7 on the Mediabase chart.
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Phil Barton Signs Publishing Deal With BMG
/by Lauryn SinkPictured (L-R): Gracie Glass (Liz Rose Music), Scott Ponce (Liz Rose Music), Liz Rose (Liz Rose Music), Phil Barton, Amy Hendon Scott (BMG), Kate Shirley (BMG), Chris Oglesby (BMG) and Dave Pacula (BMG). Photo: Jackson James
Phil Barton has signed a publishing deal with BMG in partnership with Liz Rose Music.
With more than 900 cuts, Barton first broke through with Lee Brice’s No. 1 hit “A Woman Like You,” earning MusicRow‘s Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year honor and an NSAI “Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written” award. Since then, he has built an internationally respected catalog spanning country, pop and children’s music, with songs recorded by artists including Sara Evans, Gabby Barrett, Dustin Lynch, Eli Young Band, Priscilla Block, Matt Stell, LOCASH, Alison Krauss, Ashley McBryde and David Nail. His song “Cowboy’s Duty” was also featured in the Oscar-nominated film Sicario, while his work has earned multiple No. 1 and Top 10 hits across both North America and Australia.
“So excited to start this new chapter of writing with the BMG publishing family and continue my amazing relationship with Liz Rose Music,” says Barton. “Amy Hendon Scott was my first believer in this town, so to be reunited with her and work alongside the incredible people at BMG and Liz Rose Music is truly a dream. As an Australian Nashvillian, I never take for granted being surrounded by such an outstanding team.”
“We couldn’t be happier to welcome Phil to BMG,” says Amy Hendon Scott, Director, Creative, BMG Publishing. “I’ve believed in Phil since the beginning, so getting the opportunity to work together again makes this partnership especially meaningful. Phil is the kind of songwriter every publisher hopes to work with. His songs are honest, memorable and beautifully crafted, but just as importantly, he’s someone artists love writing with. He brings curiosity, consistency and an incredible work ethic to every room, and we’re proud to partner with Liz Rose Music as we help champion the next chapter of his remarkable career.”
Wyatt McCubbin Readies Debut Album For October
/by Lauryn SinkWyatt McCubbin will release his debut album, 650, on Oct. 16 via Dave Cobb’s Lucille Records/MCA.
Recorded live to tape at Cobb’s Thunderbolt Studios in Savannah, GA, 650 is the culmination of nearly 2,000 songs McCubbin has written over the last decade and a half. The album’s 10 songs were written alongside Rhett Akins, Jessi Alexander, Josh Kear, Ray Fulcher, Shane Minor and more.
“The only thing I wanted to say with this record is what I have lived,” McCubbin says. “This 36 minutes is really sixteen years in the making.”
Alongside the album announcement, McCubbin released his new single “All Outta You.”
“‘All Outta You’ is one of those songs tailor-made for a lonely motel room or a midnight drive,” he says. “I love songs with a dark, grungy edge. Sad country music will always be undefeated.”
As a songwriter, McCubbin has earned cuts with Luke Combs, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson, among others, earning a spot on MusicRow’s Top 100 Songwriters list in both 2024 and 2025. For the first time in his career, he is a co-writer on three songs currently climbing the country radio charts including Riley Green’s “Think As You Drunk,” Cody Johnson’s “Horseback,” and Jon Pardi’s “Boots Off.”
Next month, McCubbin will continue supporting Zach Top on his “Cold Beer & Country Music Tour,” making stops in Bend, San Diego, Anaheim, San Antonio and more. Next year, he will support Luke Combs for 12 shows on his “My Kinda Saturday Night” tour.
650 Track List:
1. “Andy Griffith” (Wyatt McCubbin, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip and Conner Smith)
2. “All Outta You” (Wyatt McCubbin and Shane Minor)
3. “Mr. Neon” (Wyatt McCubbin, Phil O’Donnell and Shane Minor)
4. “Gunsmoke” (Wyatt McCubbin and Tony Lane)
5. “Boy In The Boat” (Wyatt McCubbin and Erik Dylan)
6. “I Love You” (Wyatt McCubbin and Marty Stuart)
7. “Fly Baby Fly” (Wyatt McCubbin, Jessi Alexander and Jon Randall)
8. “Breaker Breaker” (Wyatt McCubbin and Brice Long)
9. “Whiskey Colored Crayon” (Wyatt McCubbin, Josh Kear and Lainey Wilson)
10. “12/9/23” (Wyatt McCubbin, Ray Fulcher and Andy Sheridan)
Kenny Whitmire Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
/by Lorie HollabaughKenny Whitmire makes his Grand Ole Opry debut. Photo: Emma Kate Golden
Rising MCA artist Kenny Whitmire made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (Aug. 18).
Launching into his debut with a solo rendition of his newest single, “Movin’ On’s Movin’ In” feat. Vince Gill, Whitmire fulfilled a lifelong dream in front of the Tuesday night Opry crowd. He followed that up with his breakthrough viral hit, “I Gave Her The Moon,” punctuated by the backing of the Opry’s renowned house band.
Whitmire returns to the road this week, wrapping his summer-long run with Billy Currington this weekend before joining Luke Bryan’s “Farm Tour 2026” for four dates this fall, and serving as support on Hudson Westbrook’s “Hits Me Tour.” He also has his own slate of “Ain’t Hard Livin’ Tour” headlining dates on tap for the fall as well.
Kenny Whitmire celebrates his Grand Ole Opry debut with his teams from MCA & The House Management. Photo: Emma Kate Golden
Kenny Whitmire makes his Grand Ole Opry debut. Photo: Emma Kate Golden
DISClaimer Single Reviews: The War And Treaty Nab Disc Of The Day
/by Robert K OermannThe War And Treaty. Photo: Luke Rogers
A lot of the sounds in today’s DISClaimer are colored azure.
There’s a blue tint to the new releases by Jordan Davis, Kashus Culpepper, ERNEST, The War And Treaty and the Little Big Town collab with Kelsea Ballerini. It will come as no surprise that the blues-iest of these tunes belongs to The War And Treaty and is thus the Disc of the Day.
Levi Foster earns a DISCovery Award for introducing country’s first anti-AI single.
LUKE BRYAN / “Signs”
Writers: Jason Duke/Jody Stevens/Jon Mills/Patrick Murphy/Tommy Cecil; Producers: Jeff Stevens, Jody Stevens; Label: MCA
– The title tune of Byran’s new album is a sprightly bopper about life after breakup. A jaunty toe tapper that’s just perfect for a sunny day.
KASHUS CULPEPPER / “These Arms of Mine”
Writer: Otis Redding; Producers: none listed; Label: Big Loud Records
– I am such a huge fan of this singer-songwriter. It turns out that he is just as cool when he’s covering an oldie like this 1963 Otis Redding classic. Culpepper is nominated as Emerging Artist of the Year at the upcoming Americana awards.
JORDAN DAVIS / “Mess”
Writers: Jacob Davis/Jordan Davis/Paul DiGiovanni/Travis Wood; Producer: Paul DiGiovanni; Label: MCA
– The relationship is an emotional mess, but he jumps back into it anyhow. The power ballad is built on a blues foundation. This guy always delivers the goods.
VINCENT MASON / “What You Want”
Writers: Jack Rauton/Vincent Mason; Producers: Brett Truitt, Jake Gear, Vincent Mason; Label: Lost Highway/Music Soup/Interscope Records
– Acoustic guitar strums and brushed drums frame this lovelorn lament. As always, his youthful tenor singing is charming. Simplicity rules on this gentle track.
MARK WILLS & JAMEY JOHNSON / “The Baptism of Jesse Taylor”
Writers: Dallas Frazier/Sanger D. Shafer; Producer: Ben Isaacs; Label: Gaither Music Group
– The new Mark Wills album, Grand Ole Revival, is a collection of country gospel favorites recorded on stage at the Opry. On its debut single, he swaps lead vocals with Jamey Johnson with Charlie McCoy’s harmonica and The Gaither Vocal Band providing backup. The rest of the album features such stellar collaborators as Ricky Skaggs, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Rhonda Vincent, Travis Tritt, the Oaks and Cody Johnson, among others.
THE WAR AND TREATY / “It’ll Hurt Me More Than It’ll Hurt You”
Writers: Jonathan Singleton/Michael Trotter Jr./Tanya Trotter; Producer: Jonathan Singleton; Label: Atlantic Outpost
– Righteous blues shouted heavenward by this dynamic duo. Heartbreak and the death of a romance have never sounded more downright inspirational.
LITTLE BIG TOWN & KELSEA BALLERINI / “Closing Time”
Writers: Alysa Vanderheym/Hillary Lindsey/Jessie Jo Dillon/Karen Fairchild/Kelsea Ballerini; Producers: Gena Johnson, Karen Fairchild; Label: MCA
– This is a groove-soaked, bluesy, sexy come-on. The bar might have called “Last Call,” but how about “your-place-or-mine” to keep the party going?
STEVE EARLE & LOS LOBOS / “Volver a Celaya”
Writer: Steve Earle; Producers: none listed; Label: New West Records
– Written from the point of view of a Mexican laborer, this lilting ditty sways with Latin rhythm and glows with shared humanity. The B-side of the single is the previously reviewed (and excellent) “City of Immigrants.”
SHERYL CROW & JESSE WELLES / “Freedom Bus”
Writers: Jeff Trott/Sheryl Crow; Producers: Jeff Trott, Sheryl Crow; Label: Old Green Barn Productions
– In this stately hippie ballad, Crow and Welles urge tolerance, respect, and communication in order for us to reach beyond the things that divide us.
ERNEST / “Lucky”
Writers: Cody Lohden/Ernest Keith Smith; Producers: ERNEST, Jacob Durrett; Label: Big Loud Records
– Beautifully languid. The dreamy ballad swoons with sultry romance. Everything this man does is essential listening, but most especially fall in love with his Deep Blue collection right now.
DYLAN SCOTT / “Girl From Louisiana”
Writers: Dallas Wilson/Dennis Linde/Graham Barham/Logan Turner; Producer: Will Weatherly; Label: Curb Records
– This quotes substantially from “Callin’ Baton Rouge,” but stands on its own with mid-tempo Cajun smiles. The layered production is awesome.
ZACH JOHN KING & BROOKS & DUNN / “Way to Go”
Writers: Jimmy Robbins/Rodney Clawson/Sasha Alex Sloan/Zach John King; Producers: Ryan Wilson, Zach John King; Label: Sony Music Nashville
– He’s dizzy in love in this bouncy tempo tune. She’s gonna get the best of him, but what a way to go. The duo adds vocal coloring, but King’s performance carries the day.
LEVI FOSTER / “End of Man”
Writers: Alex Dooley/Joseph Patterson Hagan/Levi Foster; Producer: Shooter Jennings; Label: Banner Music Records
– It’s a protest song against AI. It also rocks smartly.
City National Bank Celebrates 15 Years: Awards Six Grants To Nashville Nonprofit Organizations
/by Lauryn SinkPhoto: Courtesy of City National Bank
City National Bank has awarded six $15,000 grants to Nashville nonprofit organizations to celebrate its 15-year anniversary serving the Nashville entertainment community. The surprise donations were presented to each organization at a celebration at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum last week.
Organizations that received the grants include ACM Lifting Lives, The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund, Leadership Music, Music Health Alliance, Musicians On Call and W.O. Smith Music School.
“When we first opened our doors in Nashville, we were looking to help clients and be part of something meaningful, and our dedication hasn’t changed,” says Lori Badgett, Senior Vice President and Team Lead, Entertainment & Sports Banking, Nashville, at City National Bank.
“Supporting these organizations feels like the right way to mark this moment by honoring the relationships we’ve built and the privilege of being part of Nashville’s story,” adds Diane Pearson, Senior Vice President and Team Lead, Entertainment & Sports Banking, Nashville, at City National Bank.
“Fifteen years ago, City National Bank made a commitment to Nashville and its music community,” shares JaHan Wang, Executive Vice President and Head of Entertainment & Sports Banking at City National Bank. “Today, we’re honored to celebrate this milestone by investing $90,000 in organizations that make this city thrive. These organizations do extraordinary work every day, and we’re proud to be a supporter.”
Photo: Courtesy of City National Bank
Since establishing operations in Nashville in 2011, the City National team has cultivated deep roots in the Nashville community and music industry, serving artists, songwriters, publishers, performing rights organizations, law firms, record labels and business managers.
The charitable donations reflect the bank’s dedication to fostering economic growth and supporting the cultural institutions that define the region. As the bank expands across the Southeast, Nashville continues to be a cornerstone of City National’s business, combining its entertainment industry expertise with broader financial services for small and mid-sized businesses.