Country artist Filmore has signed with international music icon Pitbull‘s Mr. 305 Records.

With over 245 million career streams with songs such as “Slower,” “Love That About You” and “Nothing’s Better,” Filmore caught the multi-Platinum entertainer’s eye. Pitbull, who is known for his global influence, was impressed by Filmore’s ability to blend country roots with a contemporary flair.

Mr. 305 Records released Filmore’s debut single with the label, “If I Was You,” to acclaim. His upcoming single “South On Me,” which is described as a fusion of country charm with a Latin spice, is set to release on April 12.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has promoted Michele Ballantyne to President. She will also continue to serve as COO, running daily operations and managing the 56-employee team.

Serving on the executive leadership team alongside Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier, Ballantyne spearheads daily operations and represents RIAA at a wide range of policy and industry events. She began her tenure with the organization in 2004 and was appointed to COO in 2019.

“As a music fan who’s also had a front row seat to the Washington policymaking, I’m grateful to spend my days connecting these communities—helping them understand and work with each other. This expanded role leading RIAA alongside Mitch will allow us to continue fighting for a diverse industry that innovates, creates and thrives,” Ballantyne shares. “Music has always had the power to shift perspectives and drive culture forward. I look forward to what our label partners and talented artists dream up next—and we will be here to champion it!”

“Michele and I have had the privilege of guiding RIAA and supporting our member companies through amazing celebrations and challenges in the industry,” says Glazier. “I am grateful for her remarkable leadership and genuine care for people. Our playlists may not always be in sync, but our determination for a thriving and equitable community for music creators is.”

Morgan Wallen has announced his one-night-only show at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, which is set for May 25.

A ticket presale for fan club members will start tomorrow (April 2) and end Thursday (April 4) at 10 p.m. local time, with general sales beginning this Friday (April 5) at 10 a.m. local time. Supporting acts will be announced at a later date. For more information, click here.

Wallen recently wrapped his 57-show 2023 “One Night At A Time World Tour.” Playing to over 2.4 million fans, the tour was named a Pollstar and Billboard Country Tour of the Year, and surpassed attendance records in numerous stops. Resuming this month in Indianapolis, the 2024 extension of the journey will take him to 24 additional stadiums. The country star also previously announced another one-night-only show at Hyde Park in London, England on July 4. Three dollars of every ticket sold for U.S. dates benefits the Morgan Wallen Foundation, which supports programs for youth with a focus on sports and music.

Anna Kathryn Groom Promoted At Wasserman Music

Nashville-based Anna Kathryn Groom has been promoted to Manager, Brand Partnerships at Wasserman Music. Groom began her time at the company via Paradigm Talent Agency in 2019. In her new role, she will foster brand partnerships for Wasserman’s country, Americana and adult contemporary clients.

 

Redferrin Becomes New Member Of The Jack Daniels Tennessee Squire Association

Jack Daniels Master Distiller Chris Fletcher and Mike Galvin, and Greg Luehrs of Brown-Forman, presented rising artist Redferrin with his welcome letter, membership card and land “deed” as the newest member of The Tennessee Squire Association at the Warner Music Nashville office.

Warner Music Nashville’s Co-Chair & Co-President, Ben Kline also led a toast to Redferrin’s success with his own Single Barrel selection of Jack Daniels.

 

CMHOFM Opens New Student Art Exhibition

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has opened their new exhibition “Sources of Me.” The exhibition, located in the Taylor Swift Education Center, features artwork of students across metro Nashville public schools. The works were inspired by Thomas Hart Benton’s final painting “The Sources of Country Music,” which hangs in the museum’s Hall of Fame Rotunda and depicts the musical and cultural roots of country music.

For their pieces, students combined their stories with Benton’s vision by focusing on his use of imagery, color and ideals. Inspired by a mix of cultural and personal influences including music, community and family, the exhibit represents a diverse range of perspectives rooted in individual life experiences. Topics explored in the artwork include music-related topics such as disco, hip-hop and jazz, explorations around interracial marriages, the struggles of being a teenager and transgender activism.