Kane Brown Kicks Off ‘In The Air’ Tour With Sold Out Weekend

Pictured (L-R): Rich Schaefer (President Global Touring, AEG), Martha Earls (Owner Neon Coast/Kane Brown Manager) Kane Brown, Braeden Rountree (Partner, WME). Photo: Julian Otavo
Country star Kane Brown kicked off his “In The Air Tour” this past weekend with sold-out shows in Charlottesville, Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Newark, New Jersey.
The tour will hit more cities including Toronto, Las Vegas, Atlanta and more before wrapping in Arlington, Texas at Globe Life Field on Sept. 14. Brown will play five major stadium shows during the trek, returning to Fenway Park in Boston, where he made history last year as the first Black artist to sell out a headlining show in the venue’s 100-plus year history.
Chris Young Celebrates Album Release In Nashville

Pictured (L-R): Sony Music Nashville’s Paige Altone, Dennis Reese, Ken Robold, Tracy Fleaner, Chris Young, Steven Hodges, Kailyn Finnegan (Red Light Management), Caryl Atwood, Jen Way, Liz Cost, Fred Rubenstein, Randy Goodman. Photo: Moncell Allen
Multi-Platinum star Chris Young celebrated the release of his new album Young Love & Saturday Nights last week at the Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville. Young performed some tracks off the record surrounded by fans, friends and family.
Sony Music Nashville also surprised Young during the event with new RIAA certifications, including a plaque for his album A.M. (Platinum) and hit singles “I’m Comin’ Over” (four-times Platinum), “Tomorrow” (three-times Platinum), “Aw Naw” (double Platinum), “Who I Am With You” (double Platinum), “Losing Sleep” (double Platinum) and “Sober Saturday Night” (Platinum).
Evie Signs With The Familie For Global Management Representation

Singer and actress Evie has signed with The Familie for global management representation. Her debut singles “The Deep End” and “Last Call” blend pop with the narrative depth of country. She also has appeared in the show Almost Popular.
“We are thrilled to announced Evie has joined our familie,” shares Steve Astephen, CEO. “Our comprehensive journey to this partnership allowed us the privilege to truly connect with Evie and her family, revealing her as the epitome of talent and appeal. She posses a unique blend of musical aptitude, marketability, and a captivating personality – traits we value highly. As Evie embarks on her journey as a singer, songwriter, and actress, we are excited to support her growth and witness her flourish to her full potential. We’re proud to be part of her journey.”
Orville Peck Signs With Warner Records & Announces North American Tour
/by Liza AndersonPictured (L-R): Jeff Sosnow, Tom Corson, Orville Peck, Aaron Bay-Schuck, Brandon Creed, Dani Russin and Anika Capooza
Newly-signed Warner Records artist Orville Peck has announced his North American “Stampede Tour,” which includes rescheduled dates from his summer trek last year.
“I am incredibly happy to be joining the Warner family and getting back on the road this year,” shares Peck. “I feel happier and healthier than I’ve ever been, and I’m excited to start this new chapter.”
Kicking off in Asheville on May 28, the journey will visit Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and more before wrapping with back-to-back shows in New York in October. Durand Jones, Debbii Dawson, The War And Treaty, Goldie Boutilier, Jaime Wyatt, Gold Star, Nikki Lane, Emily Nenni and Vincent Neil Emerson will join Peck on various dates.
With Citi is the official card of the “Stampede Tour,” Citi cardmembers have access to presale tickets now until 10 p.m. local time on Thursday (April 4) through the Citi Entertainment program. The Artist Presale begins at 10 a.m. local time tomorrow (April 3), with general sales starting 10 a.m. local time this Friday (April 5)—the same day Peck plans to release a version of “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other” with Willie Nelson. For more information, click here.
Weekly Register: Kenny Chesney Earns Top Country Album Debut
/by Liza AndersonKenny Chesney‘s Born earns the top debut on the country albums chart this week, ranking No. 5 with 27K in total consumption (18K album only/9.6 million song streams) according to Luminate data.
Morgan Wallen‘s One Thing At A Time returns to No. 1 with 68K (1.6K album only/85 million song streams), and Zach Bryan‘s self-titled album reclaims No. 2 with 39K (3.2K album only/47 million song streams). Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album takes the third slot with 37K (352 album only/48 million song streams), while Bryan’s American Heartbreak notches the fourth slot with 29K (803 album only/37 million song streams).
Based on audio streams on the country streaming songs chart, Bryan and Kacey Musgraves‘ “I Remember Everything” rules at the top with 17 million new streams, adding to 618 million ATD. Beyoncé‘s “Texas Hold ‘Em” continues at No. 2 with 12 million streams, adding to 138 million ATD, while Bryan’s “Something In The Orange” lands the third slot with 11.7 million new streams, adding to 1.31 billion ATD. Wallen’s “Last Night” snags the fourth slot with 11.6 million streams, adding to 1.29 billion ATD, and his “Thinkin’ Bout Me” stays at No. 5 with 10 million new streams, adding to 686 million ATD.
Dan + Shay Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of Debut Album With Special Vinyl Release
/by Lorie HollabaughDan + Shay are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album, Where It All Began, with a special vinyl release.
In honor of every milestone moment the duo has experienced over the past decade, Where It All Began is now available on autographed, limited edition, blue splatter vinyl online, with a standard physical version arriving at retail stores everywhere on April 26. For more information, click here.
In the last decade, Dan + Shay has amassed 10 billion global career streams, 10 No.1’s at country radio and more than 120 total multi-Platinum, Platinum and Gold certifications worldwide. They are also among only a handful of artists to join the Spotify Billionaires Club, a feat they accomplished by reaching a billion streams on the platform with their Justin Bieber collaboration, “10,000 Hours.” The tune also made them the first country duo or group to ever debut in the top five on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, and earned the biggest first-week streaming total in country music history.
With their latest project, Bigger Houses, the pair became the first act in the streaming era to have a country album already certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) at release. Currently the first-ever coaching duo on NBC’s The Voice, they are also the first and only creators to win the Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance three consecutive times since the category’s inception, and the first country act ever to win the American Music Award (AMA) for Collaboration of the Year.
Additionally, Dan + Shay recently sold out Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena while on “The Heartbreak On The Map Tour,” which they extended with 30 new dates.
Blake Shelton & Friends Celebrate ‘All For The Hall’ Oklahoma Style
/by Lorie HollabaughBlake Shelton performs at “Oklahoma Is All for the Hall” fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo: Courtesy of Phil Clarkin Photography for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Blake Shelton celebrated his final tour stop of his 2024 “Back to the Honky Tonk Tour” on March 30 with “Oklahoma Is All for the Hall,” a star-studded fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Tulsa’s BOK Center.
The event raised nearly $800,000 for the nonprofit museum’s education programs, making it the most successful “All for the Hall” benefit offered outside of Nashville to date. Performers included Justin Adams, Kristin Chenoweth, Wade Hayes, Gwen Stefani, the Swon Brothers and Country Music Hall of Fame members Ronnie Dunn and Vince Gill.
Pictured (L-R): Musuem CEO Kyle Young, Blake Shelton, Museum Board Chair Mary Ann McCready and Museum Board President Vince Gill. Photo: Courtesy of Phil Clarkin Photography for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Shelton performed more than 20 of his songs during the course of the evening, interspersed with appearances from his special guests. Stefani joined her husband for a trio of songs midway through Shelton’s set, including their two country chart-toppers, “Nobody But You” and “Happy Anywhere,” as well as “Purple Irises,” a recently released duet from Stefani’s next album. Dunn’s mini-set was warmly received, with the Brooks & Dunn member sharing memories of local honky-tonks Duke’s Country and Tulsa City Limits.
That theme emerged once more during Gill’s set, when he shared an unreleased song, “Heroes.” He and guitarist Jack Schneider also performed “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” dedicating the song to Shelton’s brother Richie, who died in a car accident in 1990, and fellow Oklahoman and Country Music Hall of Fame member-elect Toby Keith, who died of cancer in February.
Gill began the “All for the Hall” series of fundraising concerts in 2005 by suggesting that country music artists donate the proceeds from one annual performance to the nonprofit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Proceeds from Shelton’s show support the museum’s educational initiatives, including its flagship Words & Music program, which allows students to tell their stories by writing original song lyrics while developing language-arts skills. The museum’s educational offerings directly served more than 230,000 people last year though in-person and virtual programs.
Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, More Represent Nashville At iHeartRadio Music Awards
/by Madison HahnenJelly Roll and Lainey Wilson. Photo: The Tyler Twins.
The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place last night (April 1) at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
Among the big winners of the night were “Kill Bill” for Song Of The Year by SZA, Taylor Swift for Artist of the Year and Tour of the Year, OneRepublic for Duo/Group of the Year, “Calm Down” by Rema and Selena Gomez for Best Collaboration, Jack Antonoff for Producer of the Year, Ashley Gorley for Songwriter of the Year and Republic Records for Label of the Year.
In the country categories, some of Nashville’s best shined bright with awards such as “Heart Like A Truck” by Lainey Wilson for Country Song Of The Year, Morgan Wallen as Country Artist Of The Year, Wallen‘s One Thing At A Time for Country Album Of The Year and Jelly Roll for Best New Country Artist and Best New Pop Artist.
Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder. Photo: The Tyler Twins.
Beyoncé was presented with the 2024 iHeartRadio Innovator Award for taking creative risks, successfully transforming her music and influencing pop culture. Cher was presented with the 2024 iHeartRadio Icon Award, honoring her unparalleled contributions to music and pop culture for over seven decades.
The iHeartRadio Landmark Award was presented to Rock N’ Roll Hall of Famer’s Green Day release of Dookie and TLC‘s CrazySexyCool. The award recognizes artists’ album releases that have inspired and shaped culture over multiple decades.
Broadcasted live on FOX, on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide, and on iHeartRadio and hosted by Ludacris, the night featured performances and collaborations including Justin Timberlake, Green Day, Tate McRae, Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson, TLC and Latto, Cher and Jennifer Hudson and host Ludacris.
iHeartRadio Music Award Winners:
Song of the Year: “Kill Bill” – SZA
Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
Duo/Group of the Year: OneRepublic
Best Collaboration: “Calm Down”- Rema & Selena Gomez
Best New Artist (Pop): Jelly Roll
Country Song of the Year: “Heart Like A Truck” – Lainey Wilson
Country Artist of the Year: Morgan Wallen
Country Album of the Year: One Thing At A Time– Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country): Jelly Roll
Producer of the Year: Jack Antonoff
Songwriter of the Year: Ashley Gorley
Tour of the Year: Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour
Label of the Year: Republic Records
For a full list of winners, click here.
David Enriquez & Andrew Saltman Advance At RECORDS
/by LB CantrellAndrew Saltman, David Enriquez
Two executives have been promoted at RECORDS and RECORDS Nashville, with David Enriquez rising to to Executive Vice President, and Andrew Saltman elevating to Vice President, Marketing & Digital strategies.
Formerly Senior Vice President at RECORDS, Enriquez will continue his marketing responsibilities overseeing the entire roster for both labels in New York and Nashville. He adds A&R duties to his role following his signing of two back-to-back commercially successful acts to the label, rising Florida rapper iCandy and Platinum singer-songwriter/rapper Dax, who stepped into the country music space with the now Platinum-certified “Dear Alcohol” and collaborated with Darius Rucker on “To Be A Man.”
Having been with Barry Weiss’ independent label since its inception in 2015, Enriquez has contributed to the success of pop artists 24kGoldn and Noah Cyrus, and most recently, country artist George Birge. Enriquez also helped the label develop its Nashville presence over the past several years.
In Saltman’s new role, he will oversee marketing and digital efforts across both RECORDS and RECORDS Nashville. Since joining the company in 2017, Saltman has helped spearhead Birge’s “Mind on You” hitting No. 1 on country radio, and he is currently leading the charge on marketing efforts for Birge’s next single “Cowboy Songs” and the accompanying EP.
Other standout campaigns Saltman played a major role in across both labels include Nelly’s three-times Platinum single “Lil Bit” featuring Florida Georgia Line; Cyrus earning a 2023 Best New Artist Grammy Nomination; pop artist 24kGoldn’s “Mood” topping the charts in 14 countries; Bronx drill rapper B-Lovee earning an RIAA Platinum single with “My Everything” and country artist Matt Stell’s two chart-toppers “Prayed For You” and “Everywhere But On.” Saltman is also overseeing highly anticipated upcoming releases from Cyrus and Lennon Stella.
Brown Sellers Brown Reveals Restructure & New Hires
/by John Nix ArledgePictured (L-R): Hannah Kennedy, Jessica Crans
Brown Sellers Brown Management has revealed a restructuring of its core business operations alongside its affiliated imprints, Stone Country Records and Quartz Hill Records.
Paul Brown, Managing Partner of Brown Sellers and Brown Sellers Management, emphasized the need to adapt their business alongside the industry, saying, “As we continue to grow our companies, there is a constant need to adjust and align our services to better support our streaming and radio partners, and to give our artists the best possible chance of success. As our industry continues to evolve, it is imperative that we evolve with it.”
Bolstering that statement, Brown welcomed two new hires to the company, Jessica Crans as Director of Social Media Marketing and Hannah Kennedy as Manager of Social Media Marketing. Crans and Kennedy bring a wealth of experience and passion to the company. Prior to joining Brown Sellers Brown, Crans occupied roles at BBR Music Group, The Bobby Bones Show and with Canadian country star Lindsay Ell. Kennedy is a recent High Point University graduate with a passion for social media and digital marketing.
Amidst these changes and upcoming additions to the company’s Digital Service Relations and Day-to-Day Artist Support departments, veteran radio executives Kerry Wolfe and Matt Galvin have left the company.
“We so appreciate all that Matt and Kerry have brought to our radio promotions department at Stone Country Records over the past couple of years. Their knowledge and talents in the world of radio promotion are unmatched. We currently have no plans to fill their positions,” said Brown.
Quartz Hill’s roster includes three-time Grammy nominee Joe Nichols, husband and wife duo Thompson Square, all female trio Runaway June and up-and-comer Nate Barnes.
Stone Country Records’ roster includes neotraditional country crooner Easton Corbin, new signing Dusty Black and up-and-comers Ben Gallaher and Annie Bosko.
Thomas Archer Signs With Combustion Music
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Combustion Music’s Blake Duncan, Falcon, Chris Farren, Thomas Archer, Combustion Music’s Keithan Melton and Kelly Lyons. Photo: Payton Smith
Multi-Platinum songwriter Thomas Archer has signed an exclusive publishing deal with Combustion Music.
Archer moved to Nashville in 2012, and scored his first No. 1 with Luke Combs‘ nine-time Platinum “Hurricane.” His other hits include Walker Hayes‘ double-Platinum “You Broke Up With Me,” Combs’ “Lovin’ On You,” Jason Aldean’s “Got What I Got” and more. He has also had cuts with Morgan Wallen, Mitchell Tenpenny, George Birge and Parmalee, among others, and co-wrote Dillon Carmichael‘s “Drinkin’ Problems” and Corey Kent‘s “This Heart.”
“Thomas is a force. Super excited to put our talents together and win,” says Combustion Music Founder & President Chris Farren.
Combustion Music General Manager Keithan Melton states, “Thomas has long established himself as one of the best songwriters in Nashville. His work ethic and passion for what he does is contagious, and we are thrilled to add him to our roster. We look forward to what we can accomplish together.”
“I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with the Combustion team and look forward to the songs we collaborate on,” shares Archer.
Industry Ink: Kane Brown, Chris Young, Evie
/by Madison HahnenKane Brown Kicks Off ‘In The Air’ Tour With Sold Out Weekend
Pictured (L-R): Rich Schaefer (President Global Touring, AEG), Martha Earls (Owner Neon Coast/Kane Brown Manager) Kane Brown, Braeden Rountree (Partner, WME). Photo: Julian Otavo
Country star Kane Brown kicked off his “In The Air Tour” this past weekend with sold-out shows in Charlottesville, Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Newark, New Jersey.
The tour will hit more cities including Toronto, Las Vegas, Atlanta and more before wrapping in Arlington, Texas at Globe Life Field on Sept. 14. Brown will play five major stadium shows during the trek, returning to Fenway Park in Boston, where he made history last year as the first Black artist to sell out a headlining show in the venue’s 100-plus year history.
Chris Young Celebrates Album Release In Nashville
Pictured (L-R): Sony Music Nashville’s Paige Altone, Dennis Reese, Ken Robold, Tracy Fleaner, Chris Young, Steven Hodges, Kailyn Finnegan (Red Light Management), Caryl Atwood, Jen Way, Liz Cost, Fred Rubenstein, Randy Goodman. Photo: Moncell Allen
Multi-Platinum star Chris Young celebrated the release of his new album Young Love & Saturday Nights last week at the Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville. Young performed some tracks off the record surrounded by fans, friends and family.
Sony Music Nashville also surprised Young during the event with new RIAA certifications, including a plaque for his album A.M. (Platinum) and hit singles “I’m Comin’ Over” (four-times Platinum), “Tomorrow” (three-times Platinum), “Aw Naw” (double Platinum), “Who I Am With You” (double Platinum), “Losing Sleep” (double Platinum) and “Sober Saturday Night” (Platinum).
Evie Signs With The Familie For Global Management Representation
Singer and actress Evie has signed with The Familie for global management representation. Her debut singles “The Deep End” and “Last Call” blend pop with the narrative depth of country. She also has appeared in the show Almost Popular.
“We are thrilled to announced Evie has joined our familie,” shares Steve Astephen, CEO. “Our comprehensive journey to this partnership allowed us the privilege to truly connect with Evie and her family, revealing her as the epitome of talent and appeal. She posses a unique blend of musical aptitude, marketability, and a captivating personality – traits we value highly. As Evie embarks on her journey as a singer, songwriter, and actress, we are excited to support her growth and witness her flourish to her full potential. We’re proud to be part of her journey.”
Travis Daily Named Brand & Content Manager For Two Cumulus Nashville Country Stations
/by Lorie HollabaughTravis Daily
Travis Daily has been named Brand & Content Manager for two Cumulus Media country stations in Nashville, 103.3 Country/WKDF-FM and 95.5 Nash Icon/WSM-FM, effective May 1.
Daily will join the Nashville stations after two years as Program Director for Cumulus Media’s 93.3 The Bull/KUBL-FM in Salt Lake City. He previously served as Operations Manager/Program Director for Beasley Media Group’s 99.5 WQYK-FM in Tampa, and spent 17 years at Clear Channel Communications/iHeartRadio, where he was Senior Vice President, Programming for the company’s Sarasota and Tampa clusters. Daily was also Operations Manager/Program Director/Morning Host at Y96.9/KCCY-FM in Pueblo/Colorado Springs, and launched US 103.5/WFUS-FM in Tampa.
“In short order, Travis Daily proved himself to be the ideal turnaround specialist for our KBUL-FM, Salt Lake City,” says Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer, Cumulus Media. “He has demonstrated the crafty intellect and steady instincts to completely reshape KBUL. With great confidence, we welcome Travis to Nashville’s No. 1 country station, WKDF, and to WSM-FM.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Travis Daily as Brand & Content Manager of Cumulus Nashville’s two esteemed country stations. WKDF-FM and WSM-FM have a rich history and a passionate audience, and are at the heart of Music City, where country music thrives,” adds Allison Warren, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Nashville. “Travis brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the country music landscape. His innovative approach, strategic vision and unwavering dedication will undoubtedly shape the future of our stations. We are confident that his leadership will foster creativity, engagement and community.”
“I have spent my entire career in country radio and Nashville has always been my No. 1 bucket list market,” says Daily. “I want to thank Allison Warren, Brian Philips and John Dimick for having faith in me to lead WKDF and WSM-FM into the future. Whoever the next PD of KUBL in Salt Lake City is, they will have the same privilege I had of working with Pat Reedy and Chris Hoffman, two of the best ever.”