ACM & Warner Chappell Host OnRamp Member Songwriter Workshop
Pictured (L-R, back row): Julie Williams, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Nick Tabron, Carmen Dianne, Qualls, Larysa Jaye, Kendall “Ken-Say” Warner, Tylar Bryant; (L-R, middle row): Tae Lewis, Roz Malone, Jasmine Bavaro; (L-R, front row): Bonnie Baker, Stephanie Davenport, Chelsea Kent. Photo: Courtesy of ACM.
On Tuesday night (March 19), the Academy of Country Music (ACM) hosted a songwriter workshop for members of their inaugural OnRamp class. The workshop was hosted at Warner Chappell.
The event kicked off with a panel discussion with Chelsea Kent (Founder, Worktape Junkie Management), award-winning songwriter Bonnie Baker and Stephanie Davenport (WMG Nashville, VP A&R), who discussed A&R and publishing. Afterwards, those in attendance were able to play their music for the panel and receive feedback.
Gavin Adcock Makes Opry Debut
Pictured (L-R): Scott Safford (Safford Motley & Associates), Betsy Lee (FBMM), Saxon Curry (Red Light Management), Gavin Adcock, Jordan Pettit (Grand Ole Opry), Alex Collignon (WME), Tom Lord (Red Light Management), Lauren Dempsey (FBMM). Photo: Will Smith.
Rising singer-songwriter Gavin Adcock made his coveted Grand Ole Opry debut Wednesday night (March 20). Adcock stepped into the circle and played “Ain’t No Cure” and “A Cigarette,” which currently has over 33 million streams.
At the end of his performance, he invited his grandfather to join him on stage and said, “He’s definitely a big reason I’m here. Love you, Pop.”
$140,000 Donated To Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation
Pictured (L-R): Kurt Melien, Regional President of Live Nation; Jason Gregorec, SVP & General Manager of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; Miranda Lambert; Amanda Moore-Saunders, SVP of Las Vegas Residencies for Live Nation; Amy Graca, SVP of Entertainment for Caesars Entertainment; Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Clark County Commissioner. Photo: Gabe Ginsberg
Country star Miranda Lambert, along with Live Nation Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment, donated $140,000 to Lambert’s own MuttNation Foundation on Wednesday (March 20). Since kicking off her Las Vegas residency in September 2022, $1 of every ticket has been donated to the foundation. MuttNation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay and neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
Lambert was also presented with the key to Las Vegas’ iconic strip by Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick. She also officially declared Wednesday, March 20, 2024 as “Miranda Lambert Day.”
Emily Ann Roberts Visits Distribution Team In Los Angeles
Pictured (L-R): Vydia Label Relations Associate Kia Clarke; 117 Entertainment’s Zach Farnum; Starstruck Management’s Berkley Kriz; Emily Ann Roberts; Vydia VP Label Services & Client Success Lynn M. Scott and Starstruck Management’s Jamie Wendt.
CMT Next Women of Country member Emily Ann Roberts recently visited her distribution team, Vydia, in Los Angeles. Roberts additional press stops during the week included Apple Music, TikTok, KTLA and more.
Roberts is currently promoting the deluxe edition of her debut album Can’t Hide Country, out April 19. She is currently on Blake Shelton‘s “Back to the Honky Tonk Tour.”
CMHOFM Hosts ‘Songwriter Round: Pat Alger with the Entrepreneur Latina Leaders of America Songwriters’
Pictured (L-R): Pat Alger, Marta Albarracin, Rosa Rodriguez, Brenda Coulter, Marcella Pinilla Eicher, Rachel Rodriguez.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosted Pat Alger and Entrepreneur Latina Leaders of America (ELLA) songwriters Brenda Coulter, Rachel Rodriguez, Marta Albarracin, Marcela Pinilla Eicher and Rosa Rodriguez for a songwriter’s round on March 16 in the Ford Theater.
Alger has served as a mentor for ELLA since 2021. “We started out writing songs together and working on songwriting, but in the process of three years, these ladies have become not just friends, but like family to me,” he shared.
ELLA songwriters represent Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain, and delivered Music City’s inaugural Latina Songwriter Round late last year at Nashville’s Bowery Vault.
BREAKING: Ashley Gorley Notches 75th No. 1 Song
/by LB CantrellAshley Gorley. Photo: Katie Kauss
Country hitmaker Ashley Gorley has garnered his 75th No. 1 career hit with Hardy‘s “Truck Bed,” which he co-wrote with Hardy, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps.
Gorley’s record-breaking hit spree started in 2006 with Carrie Underwood’s “Don’t Forget to Remember Me.” Since then, Gorley has had over 400 songs released by artists such as Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Nate Smith, Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Cole Swindell, Bon Jovi, Weezer and more.
“This milestone is not only a testament to Ashley’s unstoppable work ethic, but his genius as a songwriter. The impact he has made and continues to make on country music cannot be overstated. We are thrilled to celebrate Ashley on his 75th number one and counting!” shares Sony Music Publishing Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston, one of Gorley’s publishers alongside Domain Capital Group.
Gorley recently made history with the two longest-running No. 1 hits atop the Billboard Country Airplay chart with Morgan Wallen’s “You Proof” and Smith’s “World On Fire,” which are tied for ten weeks at No. 1 on the chart. He also notched the longest-running Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit by a solo artist in 2023 with Wallen’s smash hit “Last Night,” which spent 16 weeks at the top spot.
Gorley is a 10-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year winner, a six-time Billboard Top Country Songwriter, six-time NSAI Songwriter of the Year and NSAI Songwriter of the Decade for 2010-2019. He was recently named Variety’s 2023 Songwriter of the Year at its prestigious Hitmakers event in Los Angeles. Gorley has secured multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM nominations and wins, including 2023 ACM Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year honors for Swindell’s “She Had Me At Heads Carolina,” and a 2024 Grammy nomination for Country Song of the Year for “Last Night.”
In addition to songwriting, Gorley also oversees a roster of 13 songwriters at his publishing company, Tape Room Music, which has celebrated over 45 No. 1s.
Of Gorley’s achievement, the company’s Blain Rhodes and Caroline Hodson share, “It’s an honor to work alongside this guy. He hustles every day and through it all, he continues to keep his family, friends and Tape Room writers as his priority. Congrats Ashley on this massive achievement!”
New Cirque du Soleil Country Show ‘Songblazers’ To Premiere In July
/by Lorie HollabaughA new country-themed Cirque du Soleil show written and directed by Amy Tinkham, “Songblazers,” is coming to Nashville and seven other cities this summer and fall.
Presented by Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville, the dynamic theatrical production pays tribute to the legendary and modern trailblazers of country music, and charts the journey of two main characters as they forge their own path to country stardom. As the crowd enjoys beloved country tunes, they will be entranced by the breathtaking skills of Cirque du Soleil artists, honoring the rich tradition of country music while embracing its evolving spirit.
“Songblazers” premieres in July 2024 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, and will also visit Austin, Birmingham, New Orleans and more through Oct. 27. Pre-sale tickets are available now, and general on-sale starts on March 28.
Cirque du Soleil is also collaborating with Sam Williams, grandson of country pioneer Hank Williams and the son of outlaw legend Hank Jr, for the creation of an original song for “Songblazers” called “Carnival Heart.” Fusing gut-wrenching honesty, raw vulnerability and deep empathy, the spellbinding song is inspired by a personal yearning of self-discovery, friendship and hope. Williams wrote the new song with fellow songwriters PJ Harding and Ned Houston.
“The title idea came to me pretty easily after becoming acquainted with Cirque du Soleil,” says Williams. “Where I come from, most people don’t get to go to the circus. We go to county fairs and carnivals, and the carnival in a small town is filled with joy, excitement, mystery, euphoria, you name it. That feeling is one you always remember, and I think the roller coaster of emotions lines up with what you want to feel seeing such an incredibly beautiful production such as Cirque’s.”
“Songblazers” Schedule:
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC): July 2 to July 28
Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Center: August 1 to August 11
Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall: August 14 to August 18
San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre: August 21 to August 25
Birmingham, AL – BJCC Concert Hall: September 12 to September 15
New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre: September 18 to September 22
Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park: September 25 to October 20
St. Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox Theater: October 23 to October 27
Industry Ink: Jason Aldean, Bailey Zimmerman, Chris Canterbury
/by Madison HahnenJason Aldean Opens New Kitchen + Bar Location In Pittsburgh
Pictured (L-R): Lee Adams, VP of Promotion, Broken Bow Records; Jason Aldean; Chris Parr, Maverick
Jason Aldean opened the third location of his Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 21. To celebrate the opening, the country star stopped by the opening to give patrons a surprise performance.
Pittsburgh’s Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar joins additional locations in Gatlinburg and Nashville, Tennessee.
The Core Entertainment Presents Bailey Zimmerman With Celebratory Plaques
Bailey Zimmerman receiving his plaques. Photo: Isaac Mason
Prior to two sold out nights at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, rising star Bailey Zimmerman was presented with six new plaques by his management team, The Core Entertainment. His current single “Where It Ends” received Platinum-certification. “Fall In Love” is now four-times Platinum and “Rock and a Hard Place” is now five-times Platinum.
Chris Canterbury Inks With Park Ave West
Chris Canterbury and KT Mack (Founder, Park Ave West Songs). Photo: Brooke Stevens.
Chris Canterbury has signed a new publishing deal with Park Ave West Songs.
“This town is flooded with insanely talented songwriter/artists, but few silence a listening room the way he does,” shares KT Mack, Founder of Park Ave West Songs. “I am extremely honored to get to work with an authentic storyteller like Chris.”
“In November 2013 I came to Nashville with a pocket full of songs and just enough confidence to share them with the world,” says Canterbury. “In these last 10 years, this town has tested my determination and at times my will to stick around, but it also opened doors, roads, and built friendships that will stand any storm. This year I signed the publishing deal I was looking for 10 years ago. I’m glad to be a part of the team at Park Ave West Songs. It’s refreshing to know there’s still folks that’ll take a chance on simple honest storytelling.”
Canterbury will also be featured in Park Ave West Song’s new documentary, Ten Year Town. The film will focus on a special bond and friendship between a group of emerging Nashville singer-songwriters.
Dasha Signs With Warner Records
/by Lorie HollabaughDasha signs with Warner Records. Photo: Courtesy of Warner Records
Rising singer-songwriter Dasha has signed with Warner Records.
The 23-year-old grew up in San Luis Obispo, California, and recalls being immersed in the world of country, folk, and Americana music from an early age. Her hit single “Austin” from her recently released What Happens Now? project has landed at No. 74 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. The track also currently sits at No. 17 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart, and reached Spotify’s Top 50 U.S. and Global charts as well as top channels across SiriusXM. She made her broadcast debut last week performing “Austin” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
“Dasha is an exceptionally talented singer-songwriter and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome her to Warner Records,” state Tom Corson, Co-Chairman & COO, and Aaron Bay-Schuck, Co-Chairman & CEO, Warner Records. “We look forward to working alongside her and the team to build her smash single ‘Austin’ while gearing up for more new music in the near future.”
“Our independent team has worked very hard to build a true Cinderella story around Dasha. We could not be happier with the decision to join the Warner Records’ family,” adds Alex Lunt, Manager, Type A Management.
“This entire process has been overwhelming but in the best way. I always try to trust my gut when it comes to my music and from my first meeting, the Warner Records family felt like home,” says Dasha. “Everyone’s been so genuine and I can’t wait to see what we’re able to accomplish as a team.”
Industry Members Launch Family Alliance In Music (FAM)
/by Liza AndersonFAM members with Brett Young and his family at the celebration of his Diamond-certified “In Case You Didn’t Know”
Industry members and mothers Margaret Hart, Jackie Jones and Haley Montgomery have united to launch Family Alliance in Music (FAM), a community initiative that aims to provide community, education and support for parents, caretakers and those wanting to have a family while working in the music industry.
With over 50 years of combined experience in the entertainment world, the co-founders believe they’ve developed an understanding of the challenges and untapped opportunities that can exist when family and career struggle to flourish alongside each other. They’ve been encouraged not only by the personal outreach each has received, but also by the more than 30 kids that attended the celebration of Brett Young‘s Diamond-certified “In Case You Didn’t Know” at Nashville’s Adventure Science Center, which included the artist’s two daughters.
“I believe that visibility of caretaking is one of the key places that we can create change in our industry. We often take our mom hats off to come to work, and put them back on at the end of the day. The fact is that parenting and caretaking isn’t something you can step away from, and we have to recognize that first so that we can create an industry where parenting and career achievement can coexist,” says Hart, YouTube’s Head of Nashville Industry & Label Relations.
Jones, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)’s Senior Vice President, Artist & Industry Relations, notes, “It is vital to create environments where there are adequate benefits and support systems in place to ensure caregivers can thrive at work and at home. Keeping an open conversation about what is needed for those caring for loved ones in this business is key to the success and growth of many professionals. Our goal is to continue to encourage diversity in our workforce by making it more possible to be a part of it.”
“Comprehensive and clear family benefits are a vital recruitment and retention tool for employers. There are two key times that an employer might lose an employee at a valuable career stage-either when they decide to have or adopt a child, or when they face needing to care for a family member,” says Montgomery, ACM’s Senior Manager of Awards & Membership. “I personally faced a time when I thought that this industry would not be somewhere I could thrive and fulfill my dreams of a family, and our goal to make sure that no one feels that type of pressure. You can grow your career and care for a family, but employers initiating proper policies and flexible work practices are essential to that success.”
Over the course of 2023, FAM engaged in conversations and provided tools that resulted in improved benefits and company policies within multiple music organizations. FAM also formed a task force late last year to double down on impact in their core areas of focus. Other industry members involved include Wasserman Music’s Shannon Casey, WHY&HOW Management’s Halie Hampton-Mosley, CmdShft’s Morgan Mills, mtheory’s Tiffany Provenzano, Paramount’s Rachael Terrell, Prescription Songs’ Rachel Wein, maddjett’s Dan Wise and Triple Tigers’ Mackenzie Cooper.
The initiative is currently fiscally sponsored by Creative Visions, with the goal of a full 501c3 set up by 2025 that would allow for annual grants to music professionals. For more information, click here.
‘Deeper Well’ Gives Kacey Musgraves Her Biggest Career Sales Debut
/by Madison HahnenGrammy award-winner Kacey Musgraves is seeing the biggest sales debut of her career so far with the release of her newest album Deeper Well. The project, released on March 15, is the biggest country album debut of 2024, and was the biggest selling album of the week during its release week.
Deeper Well is the Interscope/MCA Nashville recording artist’s fifth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The album also debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 with over 97,000 equivalent album units, marking Musgrave’s fifth top 5 debut on the chart.
Musgraves also sold over 37,ooo vinyl copies of the record, making it the biggest vinyl sales week of 2024 and the biggest vinyl sales week of her career. Since Luminate tracking began in 1991, this also marks Deeper Well as the fourth largest week for a country album on vinyl.
Across the pond, Deeper Well received five UK Specialist No. 1 awards, and debuted at No. 3 on the official albums chart.
To kick off the release of the record, Musgraves performed on the Today Show live from New York City, and then traveled to Nashville for an album release show at the Ryman Auditorium. She also interviewed on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Howard Stern Show ahead of the release. Earlier in March, Musgraves made her third appearance on Saturday Night Live.
Musgraves will kickoff “The Deeper Well World Tour” on April 28 in Dublin, Ireland.
10th Street Entertainment Signs Kanaan Brock
/by Liza AndersonPictured (L-R): Libby Tisler, Scott Frazier, Kanaan Brock and Chris Nilsson
Global artist management company 10th Street Entertainment has signed singer-songwriter Kanaan Brock.
After playing football at Western Carolina University, the Rutherfordton, North Carolina native made the move to Nashville to pursue music. Brock initially blew up on TikTok covering classic country and rock songs, which led him to make connections with other artists such as 10th Street client Lecade. When the two met in person at a Bailey Zimmerman concert, Lecade introduced Brock to 10th Street Sr. VP & GM Scott Frazier.
“At the show where we were introduced, Kanaan pulled me aside and shared some songs via his cell phone. The show was a little loud but I could hear his voice shine through. Enough so, that I asked Kanaan to call me so we could have a meeting. Once I had the chance to meet with him, hear his vision, his story and more songs, I was blown away and knew that we had to work together,” says Frazier. “We feel Kanaan is going to be the next rising star managed by our Nashville office.”
“From the minute I first heard Kannan’s voice, I knew he was a special talent,” adds Lecade. “He has something about him that just makes you wanna listen , and that’s what I always like to look for in an artist. We all know he’s gonna do great things really soon.”
“It’s an honor to say I have signed with 10th Street Entertainment. I think they are the best in the game,” shares Brock. “I would have never thought in a million years I would be where I am today and I thank God for allowing me to do what I do. I’m so pumped for the next chapter and see where we can take this!!!”
He released his debut single, “Sinner and Saint,” earlier this month.
Industry Ink: OnRamp, Gavin Adcock, MuttNation, Emily Ann Roberts, CMHOFM
/by Madison HahnenACM & Warner Chappell Host OnRamp Member Songwriter Workshop
Pictured (L-R, back row): Julie Williams, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Nick Tabron, Carmen Dianne, Qualls, Larysa Jaye, Kendall “Ken-Say” Warner, Tylar Bryant; (L-R, middle row): Tae Lewis, Roz Malone, Jasmine Bavaro; (L-R, front row): Bonnie Baker, Stephanie Davenport, Chelsea Kent. Photo: Courtesy of ACM.
On Tuesday night (March 19), the Academy of Country Music (ACM) hosted a songwriter workshop for members of their inaugural OnRamp class. The workshop was hosted at Warner Chappell.
The event kicked off with a panel discussion with Chelsea Kent (Founder, Worktape Junkie Management), award-winning songwriter Bonnie Baker and Stephanie Davenport (WMG Nashville, VP A&R), who discussed A&R and publishing. Afterwards, those in attendance were able to play their music for the panel and receive feedback.
Gavin Adcock Makes Opry Debut
Pictured (L-R): Scott Safford (Safford Motley & Associates), Betsy Lee (FBMM), Saxon Curry (Red Light Management), Gavin Adcock, Jordan Pettit (Grand Ole Opry), Alex Collignon (WME), Tom Lord (Red Light Management), Lauren Dempsey (FBMM). Photo: Will Smith.
Rising singer-songwriter Gavin Adcock made his coveted Grand Ole Opry debut Wednesday night (March 20). Adcock stepped into the circle and played “Ain’t No Cure” and “A Cigarette,” which currently has over 33 million streams.
At the end of his performance, he invited his grandfather to join him on stage and said, “He’s definitely a big reason I’m here. Love you, Pop.”
$140,000 Donated To Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation
Pictured (L-R): Kurt Melien, Regional President of Live Nation; Jason Gregorec, SVP & General Manager of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; Miranda Lambert; Amanda Moore-Saunders, SVP of Las Vegas Residencies for Live Nation; Amy Graca, SVP of Entertainment for Caesars Entertainment; Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Clark County Commissioner. Photo: Gabe Ginsberg
Country star Miranda Lambert, along with Live Nation Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment, donated $140,000 to Lambert’s own MuttNation Foundation on Wednesday (March 20). Since kicking off her Las Vegas residency in September 2022, $1 of every ticket has been donated to the foundation. MuttNation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay and neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
Lambert was also presented with the key to Las Vegas’ iconic strip by Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick. She also officially declared Wednesday, March 20, 2024 as “Miranda Lambert Day.”
Emily Ann Roberts Visits Distribution Team In Los Angeles
Pictured (L-R): Vydia Label Relations Associate Kia Clarke; 117 Entertainment’s Zach Farnum; Starstruck Management’s Berkley Kriz; Emily Ann Roberts; Vydia VP Label Services & Client Success Lynn M. Scott and Starstruck Management’s Jamie Wendt.
CMT Next Women of Country member Emily Ann Roberts recently visited her distribution team, Vydia, in Los Angeles. Roberts additional press stops during the week included Apple Music, TikTok, KTLA and more.
Roberts is currently promoting the deluxe edition of her debut album Can’t Hide Country, out April 19. She is currently on Blake Shelton‘s “Back to the Honky Tonk Tour.”
CMHOFM Hosts ‘Songwriter Round: Pat Alger with the Entrepreneur Latina Leaders of America Songwriters’
Pictured (L-R): Pat Alger, Marta Albarracin, Rosa Rodriguez, Brenda Coulter, Marcella Pinilla Eicher, Rachel Rodriguez.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosted Pat Alger and Entrepreneur Latina Leaders of America (ELLA) songwriters Brenda Coulter, Rachel Rodriguez, Marta Albarracin, Marcela Pinilla Eicher and Rosa Rodriguez for a songwriter’s round on March 16 in the Ford Theater.
Alger has served as a mentor for ELLA since 2021. “We started out writing songs together and working on songwriting, but in the process of three years, these ladies have become not just friends, but like family to me,” he shared.
ELLA songwriters represent Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain, and delivered Music City’s inaugural Latina Songwriter Round late last year at Nashville’s Bowery Vault.
Jenna Paulette To Release ‘The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe’
/by Lorie HollabaughJenna Paulette is gearing up for the release of her new expanded album, The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe, on March 29 via Leo33.
A celebration of the project that led Paulette to embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption following a toxic relationship, The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe was produced by Will Bundy. The new deluxe edition features four reimagined renditions of tunes “Anywhere the Wind Blows,” “Slow Drawl,” “Country in the Girl” and “The Girl I Was,” along with the 16 original tracks that fans have streamed nearly 32 million times.
“I wore this dress tonight because it is from ‘The Girl I Was’ music video, and we are releasing a deluxe version of the record called The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe,” said Paulette on Instagram. “It’s going to be a bridge between what is coming in new music and what you’ve heard on the record, some reimagined versions of some of your favorite songs and a very raw version of ‘The Girl I Was.’ I hope y’all love it.”
Paulette is currently on the road with Aaron Watson as part of his “The Armadillo Dance Hall Tour,” and recently performed the national anthem at both the National Finals Rodeo and The American Rodeo.
The Girl I Was (Red Dirt Deluxe) Track Listing:
*New Tracks
1. “Home on The Range” – Intro
2. “Fiddle and a Violin” (Ashley McBryde, Ryan Tyndell, Jeremy Spillman)
3. “Anywhere the Wind Blows” (Jenna Paulette, Rhett Akins, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
4. “Slow Drawl” (Jenna Paulette, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
5. “One Two-Step Away” (Jenna Paulette, Rhett Akins, Brice Long)
6. “You Ain’t No Cowboy” (Jenna Paulette, Rhett Akins, Will Bundy)
7. “Country in the Girl” (Jenna Paulette, Smith Ahnquist, Jeb Gipson)
8. “Bless Her Heart” (Jenna Paulette, Heather Morgan, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
9. “Pretty Ugly” (Jenna Paulette, Parker Welling, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
10. “Sun Keeps Comin’ Back Up” (Jenna Paulette, Jordan Reynolds, Jordan Minton, Mark Trussell)
11. “Truck Boy” (Jenna Paulette, Jessie Jo Dillon, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
12. “We Know How to Friday Night” (Jenna Paulette, Casey Beathard, Bobby Pinson)
13. “The Girl I Was” (Jenna Paulette, Jessie Jo Dillon, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
14. “Make the World a Small Town” (Jenna Paulette, Dustin Christensen)
15. “Stop and Smell the Horses” (Jenna Paulette, Jamie Davis)
16. “Home on the Range” – Outro
17. “Anywhere the Wind Blows (Red Dirt Version)” (Jenna Paulette, Rhett Akins, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)*
18. “Slow Drawl (Red Dirt Version)” (Jenna Paulette, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)*
19. “Country in the Girl (Red Dirt Version)” (Jenna Paulette, Smith Ahnquist, Jeb Gipson)*
20. “The Girl I Was (Red Dirt Stripped)” (Jenna Paulette, Jessie Jo Dillon, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)*
Lily Rose Slates New EP ‘Runnin’ Outta Time’ For May
/by Lorie HollabaughRose co-write each track on the new EP, which is packed with Saturday-night energy and Sunday-morning reflection, and serves as a soundtrack for the intense push and pull in her life and a potent reminder of how important it is to take a breath and focus on the things that matter most.
Track “True North” was co-written by Rose, Trannie Anderson, Hillary Lindsey, and David Garcia, and cleverly takes the negative connotation of the age-old saying “when it all goes south” and flips it into the place full of nostalgic embrace – home. The lyrics travel to Rose’s picturesque home state of Georgia, and place the listener in the shotgun seat of a southern escape, driven by the idea of slowing down life and revisiting your roots to reconnect your center.
“Parking Lot” sees Rose adding her uniquely geared vocal to a fresh party anthem that instantly evokes a memory of your favorite coming of age moments. The lyrics transport listeners to the carefree moments of their youth, when everything surrounded that small town gravel hub. Rose name checks Keith Urban in her own 2009 memory in the nostalgic track, and showcases the very foundations of her love for country music, helping us relive our own “parking lot” stories of the life lived outside the painted lines that your parents never knew about, but you can’t ever forget.
“All I’ve ever wanted to do is write and perform songs just like these,” shares Rose. “In my opinion, these six songs are the most honest and accurate to who I am as an artist, and it doesn’t happen without a creative village that believes I have something special to say to the world. It’s been a minute since I’ve released music, so it’s SO good to finally say that my songs ‘True North’ and ‘Parking Lot’ are out now, and my new EP Runnin’ Outta Time is available on May 10. I can’t wait for y’all to hear what I’ve been working on.”
Runnin’ Outta Time Track List:
1. “The Goal” (Lily Rose, Paul DiGiovanni, Trannie Anderson, Seth Ennis)
2. “Back Pew” (Lily Rose, Emily Weisband, Andy Albert, Paul DiGiovanni)
3. “Parking Lot” (Lily Rose, Lindsay Rimes, John Pierce)
4. “True North” (Lily Rose, Trannie Anderson, Hillary Lindsey, David Garcia)
5. “Two Flowers” (Lily Rose, Blake Pendergrass, Paul DiGiovanni)
6. “Runnin’ Outta Time” (Lily Rose, Lydia Vaughan, Blake Pendergrass, David Garcia)