Brother Elsey

Brother Elsey has signed with River House Artists. The indie rock quartet has also released two new tracks, “Passing Through” and “Babylon,” available now.

The band, comprised of brothers Brady Stabelin (vocals and guitar), Beau Stabelin (bass) and Jack Stablein (lead guitar) as well as honorary kin Dalton Thomas (drums), is named for the brothers’ great-grandfather, Elsey. Hailing from Detroit, they’ve climbed the ranks one self-written song, self-produced EP, and self-booked tour at a time, and are heading out on a fall tour with opening slots for Boy Named Banjo and co-headlining dates with Charleston-bred indie rock band Susto.

“We are excited to start this new era of Brother Elsey with music we’ve never been more proud to share,” says Brady Stablein. “This feels like an arrival of sorts and we’re so happy to have signed with River House Artists to help bring our story and our songs to fruition. ‘Passing Through’ and ‘Babylon’ are just the start.”

“We are so thrilled to have Brother Elsey with us at River House Artists,” says Lynn Oliver-Cline, Founder & Owner of River House Artists. “These new releases are a testament to the band’s unwavering dedication to their craft and their continuous pursuit of musical excellence. We can’t wait to help this band bring their music to a wider audience and continue to help nurture their exceptional talent.”

Sam Hunt. Photo: Steven Alan Worster

Country superstar Sam Hunt will hit the road again next year on his headlining “Outskirts Tour 2024,” produced by Live Nation. The Grammy-nominated, Diamond-selling artist will begin his arena tour on Feb. 22, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and stop in Louisville, Nashville, Milwaukee, Green Bay and more throughout the trek.

Hunt will be joined on the road by artists Brett Young and Lily Rose. Fans can expect Hunt to perform new singles such as “Women In My Life,” “Start Nowhere,” “Water Under The Bridge” and his latest country radio single “Outskirts.”

Tickets will be available beginning through an artist pre-sale on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. local time, and will be followed by additional pre-sales leading up to the general sale beginning Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. local time. The tour will also be offering a variety of VIP packages that include premium tickets, access to the Sam Hunt VIP Lounge, exclusive items and more.

Hunt is known for his surprise music drops every few months. On Friday (Oct. 20), he will release a new song titled “Came The Closest.”

Pictured (L-R, back row): Morris Higham Management’s Kyle Quigley, Clint Higham and Dustin Stout; (L-R, front row): Susan Nadler and Evelyn Shriver. Photo: Courtesy of Morris Higham Management

Industry veterans Susan Nadler and Evelyn Shriver, who charmed audiences with their podcast Shady Ladies of Music City, are set to return with season three this fall. Ahead of its launch, the duo have signed with Morris Higham Management for representation.

Nadler and Shriver have worked behind the scenes building countless iconic artists and musicians’ careers, becoming legends on Music Row and beyond. In a matter of only a few years, they infiltrated and disrupted the Nashville music industry in the ‘80s and ‘90s, becoming the first women ever to helm a major Nashville record label, Asylum Records.

The next season of Shady Ladies will focus on the state of the music industry today, including topics such as inclusivity, censorship and extremism. New episodes will be available weekly through the holidays beginning Nov. 10.

“We launched this podcast as a way to archive a lot of the stories about a town and industry we love,” shares Nadler. “Now that we’re out of the day-to-day, we can talk about it in a different way that illustrates a lot of how things used to be and perhaps even answer why they are the way they are today,” adds Shriver. “But without the filter—because we can,” Nadler interjects.

“Evelyn and Susan’s perspectives and stories are not just entertaining, they’re incredibly telling of how the country music industry got to the billion-dollar business it is today,” shares Morris Higham President, Clint Higham. “Our community, business and industry’s changing every day and it’s of upmost importance we all appreciate and respect its roots as we build on what their generation of leadership established.”

The JC Unit One on display at the Ryman Auditorium. Photo: Catherine Powell

Johnny Cash’s legendary tour bus, JC Unit One, is now on display to the public outside of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

Guests can step inside and experience a piece of country music history during the venue’s tour hours. Access to JC Unit One is included with the purchase of a regular Ryman tour admission ticket.

Cash used the bus for the 1991 “Highwayman Tour” that transported Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson, and it traveled to Nashville from its permanent home at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. The bus’ journey to the Ryman is part of the venue’s partnership with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to showcase the Ryman’s significant rock and roll history.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Rock Hall and honored to have JC Unit One at the Ryman,” says Gary Levy, Ryman Auditorium General Manager. “Johnny Cash is a music icon with significant ties to this building. It was here that he graced the Grand Ole Opry stage for the first time, where he crossed paths with June Carter Cash and where the iconic ‘Johnny Cash Show’ found its home.”

In 2022, the Ryman was designated as an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark and launched Rock Hall at the Ryman, a new exhibit in partnership with the Rock Hall.

“While the Ryman is known as the Mother Church of Country Music, the partnership and exhibit honors the 100+ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, including Johnny Cash, who have performed on the Ryman’s hallowed stage throughout its 131-year history,” says Greg Harris, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame President & CEO.