Pictured (L-R): Natalie Osborne (Red Light Management), Nick Barnes (UTA), Marissa Smith (UTA), Fancy Hagood, Brian Hill (UTA), Lolo McClusky (UTA). Photo: Courtesy of UTA

UTA has signed singer-songwriter Fancy Hagood to a worldwide representation deal in all areas.

Hailing from Bentonville, Arkansas, Hagood has found success in the industry by writing hit songs for major acts such as Christina Aguilera, Little Big Town, Anderson East and Rascal Flatts. After the release of his 2021 debut album, Southern Curiosity, Hagood gained recognition through his nomination for Best Country Record at The Liberia Awards and has received praise from legendary artists as an artist to watch from Brandi Carlile and Sir Elton John. In 2022, he released his popular collaboration “Blue Dream Baby” alongside Grammy Award-winning artist Kacey Musgraves.

Hagood has accumulated over 30 million streams across multiple services and is the host of two Apple Radio shows titled Trailblazers, where he celebrates the expansion of country music, and Hallelujah Anyway, where he explores the relationship between spirituality and music.

Hagood is currently opening for Brothers Osborne in their fall tour and has recently released the first single “Southern Sound” from his upcoming sophomore album.

Photo: Claire Schaper

Hit songwriter Nicolle Galyon, known for her nostalgic stories of strength, home and heartbreak, will continue to deepen her identity as artist-songwriter as she pulls back the curtain on her life as a wife with her surprise EP Second Wife, out this Friday (Oct. 13) on her and fellow renowned songwriter Rodney Clawson‘s 16th wedding anniversary.

Written by the couple over a long weekend at their farm outside of Nashville, Second Wife welcomes listeners into their world with what Galyon calls a an “imperfect, honest and kind of irreverent” title, six personal tracks and accompanying videos. The collection was recorded with co-producers Jimmy Robbins and King Henry at the famed Sonic Ranch in Texas, and follows Galyon’s debut project Firstborn.

“Second Wife shows the side of me that is flawed, self-deprecating, understated, silly, and yet unconventionally traditional. The side of me that fell in love at 21. That’s a side of me that I don’t always show—the married one,” shares Galyon. “If Firstborn was a memoir, Second Wife is more of a fun adventure in real time.” She adds, “the thing about Second Wife is even the title itself is imperfect. That’s probably my favorite thing about being one. The illusions (and delusions) I had as a firstborn were gone once I became one.”

The EP opens with a one minute prelude, “Jo.,” which finds Galyon expressing gratitude to her mother-in-law, detailing all of the ways she helped shape Clawson. In the upbeat, tongue-in-cheek “Prenup.,” the husband and wife poke fun at their lack of need for a prenup upon marriage, with Clawson’s vocals carrying the second verse and chorus. The next track “The Grain.” is a piano-driven ballad that reminds listeners how different love stories can look as it nods to Galyon’s home state of Kansas.

The second half starts with “Rooms.,” a vulnerable confession chronicling how walking into rooms together has evolved throughout their relationship. A metaphor for multiple life experiences, Galyon’s anxieties are ultimately overshadowed by her unwavering desire to be with Clawson. “Texas Hold ‘Em.” brings the EP to a crescendo in energy, as she shows her lighthearted side while singing the cheeky, romantic tune. Second Wife then concludes with “Under The Rainbow.,” a foreshadowing of her family’s recent move back to her hometown of Sterling, Kansas—a place that has stayed at the core of her writing over the last two decades.

Second Wife Track Listing:
1. “Jo.” (Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon)
2. “Prenup.” (Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon)
3. “The Grain.” (Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon)
4. “Rooms.” (Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon)
5. “Texas Hold ‘Em.” (Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon)
6. “Under The Rainbow.” (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg)

Adam Doleac will head out on the road for his headlining “Wrong Side Of A Sunrise 2024 Tour.”

Doleac will kick off the run in Nashville on Feb. 21, and hit additional cities such as Boston, Atlanta, Charlottesville and more. He will be joined by openers Graham Barham, Greylan James and Troy Cartwright on select dates.

Members of Doleac’s fan club had exclusive first access to tickets earlier today. General tickets will be available on Friday, Oct. 13 beginning at 10 a.m. local time.

The “Wrong Side Of A Sunrise 2024 Tour” marks Doleac’s second headlining tour since the release of his debut album and sold-out, “Barstool Whiskey Wonderland Tour.”

“Wrapping the ‘Barstool Whiskey Wonderland Tour’ earlier this year was a surreal and special moment as it marked the release of my debut album and first headlining tour. Now, looking ahead to this next tour, I can’t wait to get back out on the road again and share some special moments and the new music I’ve been working on,” Doleac shares. “I’m beyond excited to share these memories with y’all next year.”

The tour announcement follows several successful singles for Doleac, such as “Don’t Make Me Get Over You,” “Biggest Fan” and “Wrong Side of a Sunrise.”

Doleac is currently joining Carly Pearce on her “Country Music Made Me Do It” nationwide tour for select dates. Earlier this fall, he joined Old Dominion for a string of shows on their “No Bad Vibes Tour.”

John Prine’s 1942 Wurlizer Jukebox. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The family of John Prine has donated his 1942 Wurlitzer jukebox to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s collection.

Now on display in the museum’s galleries, the beautifully ornate jukebox was a gift to Prine from friend and fellow singer-songwriter Steve Goodman, who wanted to thank him for co-writing Goodman’s first country hit, “You Never Even Called Me by My Name” since Prine refused to take credit or accept any royalties for the song. Purchased by Goodman with part of his royalties from the hit, Prine made the Wurlitzer his own, filling it with classic and obscure country, pop and R&B singles, even several Christmas carols.

During a special conversation and performance in the museum’s Ford Theater, Prine family members Fiona Whelan Prine and Jody Whelan discussed his longtime support of the museum and shared the story of the jukebox. The program, which was presented in conjunction with “You Got Gold: Celebrating the Life & Songs of John Prine,” explored Prine’s musical beginnings in Chicago, from performing at open mics to his breakout success with his 1971 debut album.

Hosted by Museum Writer-Editor RJ Smith, the program featured commentary and performances by Greg Cahill, banjo player and founding member of Chicago-based bluegrass band Special Consensus; Mark Guarino, journalist and author of Country and Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival; and singer-songwriter Bonnie Koloc, an influential member of the 1970s Chicago folk community. The program was filmed and will premiere at a later date as part of the museum’s Live at the Hall digital programs series, available to stream on the museum’s website.

Additionally, a special concert, “The Prine Family Presents: You Got Gold — Celebrating the Songs of John Prine,” was held in the museum’s CMA Theater this weekend. A portion of the proceeds from the show supported the nonprofit museum’s Words & Music program and honored the memory of Peter Cooper, who served as Senior Director, producer and writer for the museum.

Prine was named the museum’s artist-in-residence in 2020. He accepted the appointment, but died before he could participate in the residency.