Sarah Allison Turner

Sarah Allison Turner has extended her deal with Ebach Entertainment and Kobalt Music.

The West Virginia native has earned cuts with Tim McGraw, Jordan Davis, Tyler Braden, Priscilla Block, Lauren Alaina, Payton Smith, Britnee Kellogg, Abbie Callahan and others. She has also had her songs featured in Greys Anatomy and Landman.

“Sarah is extremely talented and an incredibly hard worker,” says said Janine Ebach, GM & Owner of Ebach Entertainment. “She has had several notable cuts in our time together and has many big things in pipeline. I’m excited to continue our partnership and look forward to celebrating in the near future.”

“I am thrilled to extend my time with Ebach Entertainment and Kobalt! Janine and Stephanie are two of the hardest-working people I know, and we make a great team! I look forward to seeing what the future holds!” shares Turner.

“I’ve had the privilege of witnessing Sarah Allison Turner’s rise from songwriter intern to accomplished songwriter,” adds Stephanie Cox, GM & SVP of Creative, Kobalt Nashville. “Her refined craft, artist’s perspective, and relentless work ethic have earned her numerous cuts and standout collaborations. I’m proud to be a part of this team.”

SOLID’s 2026 Board of Directors. Photo: Chrissy Nix

The Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) has revealed its 2026 Board of Directors.

This year’s Executive Board will be comprised of President Alannah Schwartz (Endurance Music Group), Vice President Nina Teapot Owens (The Teapot Legacy), Secretary Savannah Alday (Wasserman Music) and Treasurer Eunice Hernandez (Studio Bank).

The 2026 SOLID Board of Directors also includes Ambassadorship Chairs TC Courtney (Universal Music Publishing Group) and Kayleigh Allen (BackForty Management); Communications Chairs Grace Foster (Maverick Nashville Management) and Chelsey Voss (Total Assault); Community Outreach Chairs Leigh Ferro (Curb | Word Entertainment) and Allie Nicolini (Peachtree Entertainment); Education Chairs Marisa Righi (The Gary Sinise Foundation) and Tanner Davenport (Front Doors Management);  Music Market Chairs Brian Day (Curb Records), Brendan McManus (Warner Music Group), Sarah McKenzie (Sony Music – Provident Entertainment); Social Chairs Chandel Shanklin (Warner Music Group) and Shana Saunders (The 324 Agency); DEI Chairs Lois Zozobrado (The Playground) and Brandon Flores (Concord).

In addition, this year’s SOLID Alumni Board will be led by President Eric Griffin (FROST LLP). Serving alongside him are board members Austin McBride (Lex Music Group), Jenn DiChiara (Weller Media Agency), Jessica Hamorsky (The USO) and Ryan Cunningham (ONErpm).

“It’s so exciting to recognize that SOLID is heading into its 29th year and the momentum only continues to grow! Our 2026 SOLID Board is excited, innovative, and ready to pick up where we left off last year,” shares Schwartz. “We look forward to expanding our relationships in LA and New York after successful mixers in both cities. I’m grateful that our focus on diversity and inclusivity is a consistent priority in our operations and that we continue to pour back into our community through our SOLID Shares partners. This year we are so excited to begin preparing for our 30th anniversary as well! It’s an incredible honor to lead an organization that has given me so much over the last five years. I’m grateful for this board and excited to get to work!”

SOLID launched 29 years ago to develop a community for music industry professionals to network and brainstorm together, while also providing educational opportunities for entry to mid-level professionals. SOLID hosts several education panels, networking events and philanthropic opportunities throughout the year. In addition, SOLID has implemented programs to mentor hundreds of college students to date, launched the philanthropic initiative SOLID Shares, created a diversity and inclusion task force, as well as raising over $1,000,000 for local charities and accumulating over 500+ hours of volunteer time to the Nashville community.

The Musical Instrument Reclamation Company has announced the opening of 8th Avenue Guitar Works on Feb. 20 at 2101 8th Avenue South in Nashville.

A new creative hub for guitarists in Nashville, 8th Avenue Guitar Works provides a hands-on environment where musicians can explore tone, craftsmanship and customization. The space brings MIRC’s refurbishment process directly to the public, allowing musicians to touch, feel and compare necks, bridges, pickups and specialty parts in person, making informed choices for mod projects and custom builds. Guests can also play guitars sourced directly from manufacturers and refurbished, and every guitar on the floor reflects the craft, care, and precision that the company’s technicians bring to the refurbishment process. Unique instruments are arriving daily, so the inventory is constantly evolving.

The shop also features a dedicated parts bar where musicians can see, hear, and feel how different components affect tone and playability. 8th Avenue Guitar Works will exclusively offer Mighty Mite replacement parts, also owned by MIRC, making it the only brand of replacement parts available in the store. Available offerings include Mighty Mite’s newly launched line of replacement necks, bodies, and pickups along with custom-painted bodies and a curated selection of Mighty Mite Reclaimed Parts, giving players even more ways to personalize and reimagine their instruments.

“We opened 8th Avenue Guitar Works so people can truly see and feel the difference in our refurbished guitars,” shares Jason Gano, CEO, and Natalie Kyriakoudis, CFO.  “Every guitar, even when they’re technically the same model, can feel and sound completely different. Our process honors that individuality.”

For more than three decades, Musical Instrument Reclamation Company has built a reputation for scale, trust, and professionalism in the secondary and refurbished guitar market, refurbishing more than 30,000 guitars annually from over 100 brands. The company has long served as the guitar industry’s sustainability partner in the Nashville area, keeping thousands of instruments out of landfills and in the hands of players every year.

Ian Munsick. Photo: Matt Gold

Ian Munsick will return to Red Rocks Amphitheatre alongside Ernest and Ned LeDoux for one-night-only on Aug. 25.

“Red Rocks we’re coming home!!! After two years of reminiscing on that euphoric June night in 2024, Rocky Mountain Fever and I are returning to the most magical stage in the West,” says Musick. “If you were a part of that magic the first time, just wait til you experience what we have in store for you this time. And if you missed the first time, you best get your rear in gear so you don’t miss the greatest show you’ll see all year (and maybe your lifetime?) see you in August, Colorado.”

Pre-sale tickets will be available beginning tomorrow (Feb. 4) with general on-sale starting Friday (Feb. 6). Ticket information is available here. 

The news follows the recent release of his new track “Geronimo,” which was written by Munsick, Devin Dawson and Mike Robinson. The single marks Munsick’s first release since partnering with Triple Tigers Records. Munsick is also gearing up for his “Eagle Flies Free Tour,” which will kick off on Feb. 13 in Charlotte with additional stops in Atlanta, Bozeman, Portland, and more.

The singer-songwriter made his headlining debut at the Rocky Mountain venue in June 2024, selling out the show. The evening was a true family affair, as the night was capped by The Crow Tribe joining Munsick on stage officially adopting him as part of their tribe, before his father Dave and brothers Tris and Sam joined him for a Munsick Boys performance of one of his first recordings: a cover of Wade Montgomery’s “Weakness.”