Music Health Alliance Offering Free Open Enrollment Assistance

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Music Health Alliance (MHA), the nonprofit that has been providing healthcare advocacy and resources to the music community nationwide over the last decade, is offering free appointments for individuals, groups and seniors across the country to ensure they get the healthcare coverage they need during this year’s open enrollment window.

This service is available to any person who has worked in the music industry for three years or more. Spouses, legal domestic partners and dependent family members may also qualify. The Marketplace enrollment period starts Nov. 1 and ends on Jan. 15, and the Medicare enrollment period takes place now until Dec. 7.

During open enrollment, MHA healthcare advocates will meet by phone or Zoom with clients, advising and enrolling members of the music industry and their families in the best healthcare and/or Medicare plans that meet their needs and budget.

To book an open enrollment appointment with an MHA healthcare advocate, please email:

Erin for Individual/Family Health Insurance (info@musichealthalliance.com)
Bonita for Group Health Insurance (bonita@musichealthalliance.com)
Suzanne (for Shelia Shipley Biddy) Medicare Annual Enrollment (65+) (suzanne@musichealthalliance.com)

Appointments fill up quickly, so clients should book their appointments as soon as possible. In order to have 2024 coverage beginning Jan. 1, the enrollment process must be completed no later than Dec. 15.

Brad Paisley Announces ‘Son Of The Mountains World Tour 2024’

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Brad Paisley. Photo: Jim Shea

Brad Paisley is set to launch his tenth overseas tour in Europe in early 2024.

Paisley’s “Son Of The Mountains World Tour 2024” will visit Iceland, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Scotland, England, Ireland and more, and will also include five Country to Country concerts. Tickets are available for all dates now, and special guests will be announced at a later date. For more information, click here.
The tour is named after his upcoming album Son Of The Mountains, due out around the time of the tour’s launch. Last month, Paisley released Son Of The Mountains: This First Four Tracks, which includes the previously-released songs “Same Here” featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and “So Many Summers,” plus the newly-released title track and “The Medicine Will.”
Paisley has performed in concert for more than eight million fans across the globe since launching his career, and has headlined 17 U.S. tours.

Guy Clark, LLC Launched By Dylan Clark & Ellie Clark Morell

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Guy Clark. Photo: Jim McGuire

Guy Clark‘s grandchildren, Dylan Clark and Ellie Clark Morell, have launched Guy Clark, LLC to oversee the legendary songwriter’s intellectual property, businesses and legacy.

The Grammy-winner, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, Academy of Country Music Poet’s Award honoree and fearless writer died in 2016. Throughout his extraordinary career, Clark blazed a trail for original and groundbreaking artists including his good friends Rodney Crowell, Verlon Thompson, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Shawn Camp, Joe Ely, Terry Allen, Nanci Griffith, Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett.

In 2016, Texas A&M University Press published Tamara Saviano’s biography on Clark, Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark. Saviano also made a documentary film of the same name in 2021.

Guy Clark, LLC is managed by a board of directors that includes Dylan Clark, Saviano, Rodney Crowell, Verlon Thompson and Scott Robinson. Saviano is the Creative Manager of the company and will lead the day-to-day activities to expand and cultivate Guy’s legacy, to continue to bring the creative products developed by Clark to present and future fans and to manage intellectual property rights on his creative properties.

Sam Hunt Announces Arena-Headlining ‘Outskirts Tour’

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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.”

Chase McGill Inches Into Top Five On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

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Chase McGill. Photo: Jessica Amerson

Chase McGill shifts up two spots on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart this week to No. 5. McGill is a co-writer on Luke Bryan’s “But I Got A Beer In My Hand,” Conner Smith’s “Creek Will Rise,” Russell Dickerson’s “God Gave Me A Girl” and Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen’s new collaboration, “Mamaw’s House.”

Zach Bryan maintains his position at the top of the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart for the sixth consecutive week this week, while Ashley Gorley (No. 2), Tracy Chapman (No. 3) and Jelly Roll (No. 4) complete the top five.

The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.

Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.

‘Shady Ladies’ Susan Nadler & Evelyn Shriver Sign With Morris Higham

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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.”

AFM Local 257 To Host Tribute Concert To Iconic Members

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As a fundraiser for its Funeral Benefit Fund (FBF), the Nashville Musicians Association, AFM Local 257 will pay tribute to longtime members Loretta Lynn, Jimmy Buffett and Jesse McReynolds tomorrow (Oct. 17) at 3rd & Lindsley.

As part of the annual “For Those We Lost” series that honors Local 257 members who have passed in the last year, Lynn, Buffett and McReynolds will be celebrated with many special performances. Mac McAnally and members of the Coral Reefer Band will perform, as well as Lynn’s daughters, Larry Cordle and bluegrass legend Sam Bush, along with the McCrary Sisters and several surprise guests.

“Local 257 is home to many iconic musicians, but also to many unsung musicians who play on your favorite records, or perform behind your favorite artist. You may never know their names, but they have helped create the soundtrack to your life. The FBF is one way we give back,” says AFM Local 257 President Dave Pomeroy.

“Our fund was established over one hundred years ago as a way to assist the families of Local 257 members pay final costs. Today our local has one of the few remaining funeral benefit fund in the AFM. It’s so important, and has been of vital importance to families over the decades. The COVID-19 crisis created a real challenge to our fund, but we are dedicated to making sure it is still around for decades to come.”

Tickets to the concert are available at 3rdandlindsley.com. It will also be livestreamed on volume.com.

Johnny Cash Tour Bus On Display At The Ryman

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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.

Country To Country Festival To Return In 2024 With A Stacked Lineup

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Europe’s Country to Country Festival (C2C) has revealed the lineup for its 2024 event. Following the festival’s successful 10-year edition this year, some of Nashville’s biggest stars will head to London, Glasgow and Belfast for the 2024 installment from Friday, March 8, to Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Artists will perform in their respective cities at some of Europe’s top venues, including The O2 in London, The OVO Hydro in Glasgow and The SSE Arena in Belfast, which is making its debut at the festival. Kane Brown and Old Dominion are headlining for the first time and will be joined by Brad Paisley, marking his third time as the event’s headliner.

These headliners will be joined by stars such as Carly Pearce, Brothers Osborne, Jake Owen, Lauren Alaina, Brian Kelley, Elle King and Drake Milligan. Priscilla Block will return for her first main stage set as well. The Country Music Association’s (CMA) Introducing Nashville will also be a part of the weekend featuring three Nashville songwriters who will be taking the main stage to share their work and their stories.

Heading into its eleventh year, C2C is expecting tens of thousands of fans to be in attendance this year as the turnout has only grown since the beginning of the festival in 2013. “From ticket sales to streaming, country music has seen its best year yet in the U.K. and C2C has been a key element to that success,” says Milly Olykan, CMA Vice President, International Relations & Development. “The festival continues to provide opportunities for fans to discover new artists, while also giving more established Nashville artists international exposure and profile. We are incredibly proud to continue to partner with C2C and engage with the invaluable industry and media in the U.K. who work to further our genre year-round.”

Legendary broadcaster and BBC Radio 2 presenter Bob Harris will be hosting the event for the 10th time, and more announcements will be made in the coming months.

Tickets go on general sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

Zach Green & Sabrina Stewart Join Banner Music

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Pictured (L-R): Zach Green, Camilla Kleindeinst and Sabrina Stewart

Banner Music, the Nashville-based publishing, production and management company, has added Zach Green as Creative Director and Sabrina Stewart as Operations Manager.

Green started his career in distribution at ASCAP and later moved to SESAC’s Creative Services team, where he signed artists across genres including Knox, Struggle Jennings, Final Draft and Hasting. Prior to joining Banner Music, he worked in publishing at BMG Nashville.

“I am thrilled to join the Banner family, and I choose the word “family” intentionally because I feel so at home here.  After many years of climbing I finally found a role where I can spread my wings and make a big difference in the songwriter community here in Nashville,” shares Green. “Camilla [Kleindeinst] is an incredible champion, mentor and partner in crime.  We share a vision for the company that is both exciting and ambitious – including new deals, new initiatives and pushing us into new markets to grow the company into a globally recognized brand.  Sabrina completes the team so perfectly with her ambition and professionalism, and I couldn’t have asked for a better roster of writers to land into.”

Stewart is a recent graduate from Belmont University’s Songwriting and Music Business program, During her time at Belmont, Stewart was a part of CMA Edu, Grammy U, Belmont Songwriting Association, Belmont Christian Songwriting Community and Event Services. She also was a member of Service Corps, where she worked with the CMA Awards, ACM Honors, CRS and Nashville Film Festival.

“I am beyond excited to be a part of the Banner Family! Coming right out of school, Camilla and Daniel [Kleindeinst] welcomed me with open arms and made me feel right at home. Zach, our Creative Director, is a go-getter, champion and mentor that I am grateful to work with everyday,”says Stewart. “I am so blessed to be a part of this family with such amazing people and talented songwriters, and excited to see the places that Banner will go!”

“Anybody that knows anything about this industry knows finding talented people who love songs, songwriters and artists is absolutely essential,” says Camilla Kleindeinst. “We are blessed to have found Zach Green and Sabrina Stewart because they fit that bill perfectly.”

Green can be reached at zach@bannermusic.com, and Stewart can be reached at sabrina@bannermusic.com.