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.”

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.

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.

Girls Write Nashville held its third annual benefit concert on Sunday night (Oct. 8) at 3rd & Lindsley, hosted by Nashville indie radio station Lightning 100.

The event was a part of Lightning 100’s ongoing concert series, “Nashville Sunday Night,” and raised more than $60,000 for GWN’s programming and a licensed clinical social worker to aid in case management and follow up with students experiencing mental health crisis.

The show opened with Crystal Rose, Purser and Eva Cassel, along with GWN student program participant Magdalene performing in the round. The lineup also included Katie Pruitt and Daisha McBride, who performed sets in the show’s second hour.

“So much of the value of Girls Write Nashville is in learning leadership skills: becoming artistically resilient, speaking authentically, advocating for your voice, and overcoming self-doubt and fear of rejection,” shared the program’s co-founder Jen Starsinic.

“Being in this program brought so much excitement to my day,” shared one young participant. “I really looked forward to this safe space where I could be creative and have a good time. I learned more about music and how much effort it really takes. I really appreciate music more now. I have had the opportunity to express my thoughts and feelings in my melodies and verses. Girls Write Nashville is the best program yet! Thank you to all the loving and amazing people involved.”

Girls Write Nashville is a nonprofit that empowers expression through songwriting, production, mentorship and creative community building for teen artists in Nashville. In GWN programs, participants learn to write and record original music in a community of peers led by a trauma-informed teaching artist over the course of a six-month season. Through a partnership with Metro Nashville Public Schools Community Achieves, Guilds take place on-site at several Title I schools.