Atlus will release his label debut album, Art of Letting Go, on March 20 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.

The 15-track project has country at its core, with touches of pop, rock, and hip-hop influence and captures his emotional range with honesty and reflection. Atlus co-wrote all 15 tracks on the record, with additional writing credits from Blake Pendergrass, Geoff Warburton, Lydia Vaughan and more. The album was produced by Andrew Baylis, David Garcia, Justin Abraham, HALLIE, Matt Wallace, Nathan Keeterle and Stu Stapleton.

Among the tracks are Atlus’ debut country radio single “Devil Ain’t Done,” as well as previously released “Secondhand Smoke,” “Art Of Letting Go,” “Spare Key,” “IOD On YOU,” “Break Me First” and “Baby Momma.”

Art of Letting Go Tracklist:
1. “Secondhand Smoke” ​​(Atlus, Matt Wallace, Autumn Buysse)
2. “Devil Ain’t Done” (Atlus, David Garcia, Geoff Warburton)
3. “Still Haven’t Stopped” (Atlus, David Garcia, Blake Pendergrass, Geoff Warburton)
4. “Art of Letting Go” (Atlus, Lydia Vaughan, Lou Ridley, Matt Wallace)
5. “Hold My Liquor” (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Conor Matthews)
6. “Spare Key” (Atlus, Rian Ball, Nick Boyd)
7. “Sounds Like Alcohol” (Atlus, David Garcia, Justin Halpin)
8. “Town Down” (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Michael Whitworth, Riley Thomas)
9. “IOD on YOU” (Atlus, David Ray Stevens, Matt Wallace, Autumn Buysse)
10. “Roses” (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Matt Wallace, Sebastian “Rufio Hooks” Garcia)
11. “Break Me First” (Atlus, Matt Wallace, Claire Ernst, Stuart Stapleton, Justin Abraham)
12. “In The City” (Atlus, Autumn Buysse, Matt Wallace, Sebastian “Rufio Hooks” Garcia)
13. “Guilty” (Atlus, HALLIE, Gigi Rich, Andrew Perlowich)
14. “Half The Bottle” (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Benjy Davis, Michael Whitworth)
15. “Baby Momma” (Atlus, Autumn Buysse, Matt Wallace, Brit Wilder)

Tracks 1, 4, 9: Produced by Andrew Baylis and Matt Wallace
Tracks 2, 3, 7: Produced by Andrew Baylis and David Garcia
Tracks 5, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15: Produced by Andrew Baylis
Track 11: Produced by Andrew Baylis, Stu Stapleton, and Justin Abraham
Track 12: Produced by Andrew Baylis and Nathan Keeterle
Track 13: Produced by Andrew Baylis and HALLIE
Tracks 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15: Additional Production by Randy Slaugh

Photo: Chris Hollo

The Grand Ole Opry will once again bring legendary performers, A-list artists and new breakout stars to its stage as it honors Ronnie Milsap’s 50th Opry anniversary that evening. It will also welcome the Opry NextStage class of 2026. Performers that night include Opry members Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Mark Wills and more. Milsap is confirmed to be in attendance at the celebration.

The generational evening will feature Opry members and special guests performing their favorite Milsap songs to honor the six-time Grammy winner and country music legend, who has more than 35 No. 1 hits. Earlier in the evening, the Opry is set to introduce its Opry NextStage class of 2026.

For the remainder of the year, the Opry NextStage class will receive dedicated support from Opry Entertainment Group and presenting sponsor, Tecovas, through Opry performances, NextStage shows and heightened promotion to fans across brand platforms.

Since its launch in 2019, Opry NextStage artists have achieved a combined 42 No. 1 hits, spending a total of 52 weeks atop the Country Aircheck/Mediabase airplay chart. The program has introduced fans to rising stars such as Hailey Whitters, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Nate Smith, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Ella Langley and Tenille Townes—all of whom went on to win ACM New Male or Female Artist of the Year after their NextStage inclusion. Wilson also made history as the first Opry NextStage alum to become an Opry member.

Danielle Aguirre & Charlotte Sellmyer.

The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has elevated Danielle Aguirre and Charlotte Sellmyer.

Aguirre has been named Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). She will continue to oversee legal and business affairs as well as NMPA operations.

In her 15-year tenure at NMPA, Aguirre has produced landmark agreements with major music platforms and litigated numerous successful rate proceedings before the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB). She has contributed to crafting copyright legislation including the Music Modernization Act. After co-leading a team that developed the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), she currently serves as the statutorily designated non-voting publisher representative on its board. She was honored by Billboard as the Women in Music Co-Executive of the Year and has been named to Variety‘s Women’s Impact Report. Aguirre is a member of the Recording Academy and the Country Music Association. She received her JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and her BA from Georgetown University.

Sellmyer has been promoted to Executive Vice President, External Affairs. She will continue to oversee songwriter advocacy, public relations, events, the Gold & Platinum Program and external activities of NMPA.

In her 11-year tenure, Sellmyer has expanded NMPA’s footprint to host major events across the country, led campaigns to pass major reforms including the Music Modernization Act, the designation and launch of the MLC, and multiple successful CRB litigations and settlements. She continues to lead communications efforts to compel the licensing of major digital platforms from streaming to social media and AI.

Sellmyer is a member of the Recording Academy and the Country Music Association as well as a 2022 graduate of Leadership Music. She has been named a Billboard Women in Music Top Executive multiple times and is a 2019 Texas A&M 12 Under 12 honoree. Prior to joining NMPA, Sellmyer served as Communications Director for the House Committee on Homeland Security and previously served as Press Secretary to the House Judiciary Committee. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University.

“These promotions reflect the outstanding contributions Danielle and Charlotte have made to the industry,” shares NMPA President & CEO David Israelite. “NMPA has one mission—to protect and increase the value of songs. Danielle and Charlotte are key players in that mission, and their contributions are invaluable.”