Singer-songwriter Maggie Rose is slated to release her new studio album No One Gets Out Alive on April 5 via Big Loud Records. This will be Rose’s first project on the label.

Giving listeners a taste of whats to come, Rose shared two tracks off the record, “No One Gets Out Alive” and “Mad Love.” She also shared the music video for the title track, directed by Nikki Fletcher.

“‘No One Gets Out Alive’ as a title sounds ominous on its own, but the song isn’t hopeless at all. So many events have reminded me that time isn’t guaranteed, and that I’m right where I need to be. I want people to hear the urgency in the song and stop dwelling on what they’re missing out on—the present is all you have, so make the most of it,” Rose shares of the title track.

Co-writers featured on the album include Natalie Hemby, Sunny Sweeney, Jordan Leigh Meredith, K.S. Rhoads and more.

Along with the record, Rose will also be gearing up for her “No One Gets Out Alive” headlining tour this spring. The tour will kick-off in St. Louis and will make stops in Nashville, Philadelphia, Charleston and more before wrapping up in Evanston, Illinois.

“No One Gets Out Alive Tour” Dates:
April 19 – St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
April 20 – Covington, KY @ Madison Live
May 10 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
May 16 – Chattanooga, TN @ Barrelhouse Ballroom
May 17 – Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle Music Hall
May 18 – Louisville, KY @. Headliners Music Hall
May 23 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
May 24 – Annapolis, MD @ Rams Head On Stage
May 26 – Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere
May 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Café Live
May 30 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
May 31 – Columbus, OH @ A&R Music Bar
June 1 – Indianapolis, IN @ HI-FI Indianapolis
June 8 – Lexington, KY @ The Burl
June 20 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Pour House
June 21 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
June 22 – Elkin, NC @ The Reeves Theater & Café
June 28 – Memphis, TN @ 1884 Lounge
June 29 – Evanston, IL @ SPACE

Belmont University. Photo: Garrett Ohrenberg/Belmont University

The 18th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project will take place at Belmont University this June.

Funded by a grant through the foundation, the program welcomes aspiring songwriters, ages 18-30, to Belmont to strengthen their skills and hone their craft. In aspects such as lyric writing and melody composition, it aims to provide participants with personalized guidance and feedback to help them reach their full potential as songwriters. Participants will then finish the program with a closing concert showcasing their work.

This year’s master teachers include composer Craig Carnelia (Working, Sweet Smell of Success), songwriter and producer Stephen Bray (The Color Purple) as well as CCMA Artist of the Year and Belmont University songwriting instructor Victoria Banks.

“The relocation and reimagining of the program in the songwriting capital of the world, will allow participants to benefit from the expertise and experience that only Nashville can provide,” says Jonathan Brielle, Executive Vice President, Johnny Mercer Foundation. “We had a great run at Northwestern University for the last 17 years and are so grateful to its staff for helping facilitate this program.”

“Over the years we’ve always encouraged our songwriting students to attend the Johnny Mercer summer program, and several did,” says Drew Ramsey, Songwriting Co-Chair, Belmont University. “We had been exploring summer camp opportunities to host at Belmont and had just cemented a new relationship with the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which Johnny Mercer founded. So, when the Johnny Mercer Foundation contacted us about hosting their summer Songwriters Project, the timing couldn’t have been better and seemed meant to be. Our synchronous vision for nurturing young songwriters exemplifies our shared commitment to help shape the future of music.”

Applications are open now through April 5, with final notifications sent May 13. For more information, click here.

Pictured (L-R): Katie McCartney, Shelby Lynne, Karen Fairchild and Shane McAnally. Photo: Robert Chavers

Singer-songwriter and musician Shelby Lynne has signed with Monument Records and teamed up with Karen Fairchild, who will serve as her manager and producer as well as a collaborator, for the next phase of her career.

The label will reissue Lynne’s I Am Shelby Lynne album on April 5 in celebration of the project’s 25th anniversary, with a limited edition vinyl release to come early this summer. Lynne made the move back to Music City in 2018, and is currently finishing her latest studio album with Fairchild, Ashley Monroe and Gena Johnson. More details are set to be announced soon.

“It’s good to be back in Nashville. Being back in this city has lit me up. I’ve come full circle, and I can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on,” expresses Lynne.

Released in April 1999, I Am Shelby Lynne served as a major turning point for Lynne, leading her Best New Artist win at the 43rd Grammy Awards. She also took home Top New Female Vocalist at the 26th ACM Awards, and has been featured in multiple movies and television shows in addition to performing alongside Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, her sister Allison Moorer and more.

“Artists like Shelby Lynne come once in a lifetime. Her impact on artists and fans alike, including me, has been deep and wide. I’m so proud to be a part of bringing her artistry back to the forefront with new music,” says Shane McAnally, Monument Records Co-President.

“It feels important to reintroduce Shelby Lynne’s genius to a fresh wave of artists and fans. I’m blown away by her profound knowledge of music and the enormity of her talent. Shelby’s uniqueness lies in her extraordinary capacity to delve into human pain and beauty through her powerful voice and storytelling,” adds Fairchild.

Morgan Wallen has announced that he will perform at London’s historic Hyde Park for a one-night-only show on July 4.

“Last fall was my first time in the U.K. and man, I loved it,” remarks Wallen. “I saw so much while I was there, and the people were incredible. To play where legendary artists like Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones have played is a huge honor for me and my band, and we can’t wait to be back.”

Tickets go on sale this coming Wednesday (March 13). Supporting talent for the show will  be announced at a later date. For more information, click here.

The news comes on the heels of Wallen’s Abbey Road Sessions, which he recorded in London in Studio Two at the famous Abbey Road Studios in December 2023. The digital series includes five live recordings from his album One Thing At A Time, new track “Lies Lies Lies” and a never-before-recorded cover of British rock band Nothing But Thieves‘ “Graveyard Whistling.”