Dasha Receives Spotify Billions Plaque
Dasha and team. Photo: Ed Rode/Getty Images for Spotify
Dasha was surprised with her first-ever Spotify Billions Club plaque during her performance at Spotify House this past weekend at CMA Fest.
The honor recognizes the success of her breakout hit, “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” which surpassed one billion streams on Spotify last November.
Carrie Underwood Surprises Fans At HiNote Pop-Up Truck
Carrie Underwood. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for HiNote
Carrie Underwood recently made a surprise appearance at Nashville’s 12 South Farmers Market to celebrate her wellness brand, HiNote.
Underwood served samples of HiNote Everyday Energy Daily Nutrition Drink Mix, chatted with attendees and posed for photos with fans.
Tenille Townes Visits Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s Songwriting Camp
Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Tenille Townes recently visited the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s beginner-to-intermediate Songwriting Camp as a guest artist, where she answered questions about her career and performed songs including “The Acrobat” and “Somebody’s Daughter.”
Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge & Concert Raises $35,000 For The Kenny Campbell Foundation
Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge.
The 12th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge raised over $35,000 for The Kenny Campbell Foundation. Participants included Waka Flocka, Thompson Square, Allie Colleen, Lewis Brice, Gracee Shrivers and many more.
“I’m blown away by the generosity of our fans and by the incredible group of celebrities and volunteers who made this happen,” shares Campbell. “The phone kept ringing, and texts kept dinging from artists who wanted to participate. This was just incredible.”
Kenny Whitmire Makes Surprise Appearance At Charlie Puth’s Nashville Show
Charlie Puth and Kenny Whitmire. Photo: Emma Golden
Kenny Whitmire joined Charlie Puth this week at Ascend Amphitheatre for his Nashville headline show. They performed Whitmire’s viral breakthrough track, “I Gave Her The Moon.”
“I predict in the next year or two, y’all are going to be seeing him right over there at that Nissan Stadium because I’m blown away by this guy” Puth said from stage.
Parker Fuller Joins Young Guns Publishing
Parker Fuller.
Parker Fuller has joined Young Guns Publishing as Creative Coordinator.
The Little Rock, Arkansas native recently graduated from Belmont University’s Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business. She previously interned for Creative Nation and SMACKSongs and participated in BMI’s 2026 Catalog Cast program.
“We are so excited to welcome Parker into our Young Guns Publishing family,” shares Laura Alexander, EVP of Creative. “Her eagerness to grow within the publishing industry is apparent and we are thankful to add another member to our creative team.”
Larry Fleet Launches Little Fleet Sponsorship Program
Larry Fleet. Photo: Matt Paskert
Larry Fleet has launched his Little Fleet sponsorship program, supporting youth baseball and softball teams.
Sponsorships for this season include Canton, North Carolina’s Kingsmen Baseball Club and Newark, West Virginia’s Newark Braves Softball.
“Baseball was a huge part of my childhood, and some of my best memories were made on those fields with teammates, coaches and family cheering us on,” shares Fleet. “Not every kid gets the opportunity to play because of the costs that come with it, so if we can help take a little bit of that burden off families and give these kids the chance to make those same memories, then that’s something I’m proud to be a part of. I hope Little Fleet continues to grow and gives more young ballplayers the chance to chase their dreams.”
Vince Gill Unveils Eighth EP In ’50 Years From Home’ Series
/by Lauryn SinkVince Gill has released the eighth installment in his year-long EP series titled 50 Years From Home.
The EP, titled A Mother’s Prayer, features seven songs with writing credits from Jordan Fletcher, Maggie Rose, John Jarvis, Nathan Chapman and more.
“I think with each of these EPs, I’m working toward pairing the songs that will sit together, that flow together, that sequence well,” Gill explains. “I like the theme of these songs, what they’re about. Where they came from. There are definitely some very personal ones on A Mother’s Prayer.”
Gill will launch his 50 Years From Home tour on June 18, a 27-city run including a six-night residency at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
A Mother’s Prayer Track List:
1. “A Mother’s Prayer” (Vince Gill, Jordan Fletcher, Maggie Rose)
2. “Don’t Keep Me Waiting” (Vince Gill, Nathan Chapman)
3. “This Heart Of Mine” (Vince Gill, Breland)
4. “My Daughter” (Vince Gill, Joy Williams)
5. “Forever In My Mind” (Vince Gill, Brent Loper)
6. “Roses And Diamonds” (Vince Gill, John Jarvis)
7. “I Still Believe In You” (Vince Gill, John Jarvis)
Jason Scott & The High Heat Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
/by Madison HahnenJason Scott & The High Heat. Photo: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry
Jason Scott & The High Heat made their Grand Ole Opry debut last night (June 11).
They performed “Highway Robbery” from their upcoming album Play Boy, and “High Country” from last year’s project American Grin, which were both met with applause from the Opry Crowd.
Play Boy will release on Sept. 18 via Leo33. Jason Scott & The High Heat will also hit the road this summer supporting Morgan Wallen, as well as festival dates at Laurel Cove Music Festival, Targhee Fest, Bourbon & Beyond and more.
Pictured (L-R, front row): Leo33’s Natalie Osborne, Leo33’s Daniel Lee, Leo33’s Ana Shabeer, Garrison Brown, Jason Scott, Tremaine Wade, Leo33’s Katie Dean and Triple 8 Management’s Heather Howard. (L-R, back row): Taylor Johnson, Gabriel Mor, Ryan Magnani, Triple 8 Management’s Mark Noel and King Publicity’s Avery King Smith. Photo: Justin Harper
Jason Scott & The High Heat. Photo: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry
Jason Scott & The High Heat. Photo: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry
Jason Scott & The High Heat. Photo: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry
Brad Tursi Unveils Sophomore Solo Album ‘Colorado’
/by Lauryn SinkBrad Tursi has released his sophomore solo album, Colorado.
The 11-track project was entirely self-produced and largely self-written with additional credits from longtime collaborators Josh Osborne, Trevor Rosen, Ross Ellis, Matt Jenkins and Lalo Guzman. In the studio, he was joined by a group of accomplished musicians including Kris Donegan, Sam Wilson, Russ Paul, John Thomasson, Billy Justineau and Fred Eltringham. The project explores Tursi’s experience falling in love, building a life with his wife and the personal growth that comes with both.
The Old Dominion guitarist has earned multiple No. 1 hits, CMA Triple Play Awards and AIMP Artist-Writer of the Year honors with the band. He released his first solo project, Parallel Love, in 2024.
Colorado Track List
1. “Ms. Independent”
2. “Colorado”
3. “Green Eyed Girl”
4. “No Luck”
5. “Time with You (feat. Lukas Nelson)”
6. “Hard To Get High”
7. “Borderline”
8. “Ain’t That Something”
9. “Wait For Me”
10. “Rollercoaster”
11. “My Time”
Origins Music Group Hosts Inaugural OMG Summer Block Party
/by Lorie HollabaughBlanco Brown. Photo: D’Angelo Connell
Origins Music Group hosted its inaugural OMG Summer Block Party on June 6 at Plaza Mariachi in Nashville, bringing together artists, fans, families, local businesses and community organizations for a full day celebrating music, culture and connection.
The day-long festival showcased live performances from artists spanning country, Latin, Americana, hip-hop, rock and soul and was emceed by Nashville community leaders Franklin Willis, Ashlie Amber and Averianna the Personality. Performers included Ana Christina Cash, Andrea Vasquez, Angie K, Blanco Brown, Pynk Beard and more.
Photo: D’Angelo Connell
In addition to live music, hundreds of attendees enjoyed a wide variety of food truck offerings, shopped local vendors, and participated in meet-and-greets with the Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders as well as Nashville Soccer Club’s mascot “Tempo the Coyote.” Guests also enjoyed family-friendly activities and a community marketplace that highlighted entrepreneurs, creatives and organizations from across Middle Tennessee.
The OMG Summer Block Party also served as an opportunity to introduce and raise awareness for Origins Music Impact, the organization’s newly established nonprofit initiative. Attendees were encouraged to learn more about the foundation’s mission to expand opportunities for artists, strengthen communities through music, and create meaningful pathways for education, mentorship and cultural engagement.
“Our goal was simple: create a place where people could come together, celebrate music, support local businesses, and enjoy community,” says Corey Jones, Co-Founder & CEO, Origins Music Group. “Seeing families, artists, vendors, and fans all sharing the same space reminded us why we do this work. This was bigger than a block party. This was a community experience.”
Andrea Vasquez. Photo: D’Angelo Connell
Buddy Red. Photo: D’Angelo Connell
Butter & Grits. Photo: D’Angelo Connell
Cash Cortes. Photo: D’Angelo Connell
Corey Jones (Co-founder and CEO) S’Khiya Gordon (Executive Assistant) Blanco Brown, Stephen Miller
Elsie. Photo: D’Angelo Connell
Kenny Sharp. Photo: D’Angelo Connell
Pynk Beard. Photo: D’Angelo Connell
Waylon Payne Inks With Big Loud Texas
/by Lauryn SinkPictured (Front Row, L-R): Miranda Lambert (Co-Founder, Big Loud Texas), Waylon Payne, Jon Randall (Co-Founder, Big Loud Texas). (Back Row, L-R): Tyler Waugh (SVP of Promotion, Big Loud Records), Seth England (Partner / CEO, Big Loud), Sara Knabe (SVP of A&R, Big Loud Records). Photo: Brayln Kelly Smith
Waylon Payne has inked with Big Loud Texas.
Alongside the signing, Payne has unveiled his album, Wayward, set to be released on July 17. The 13-song collection was produced by Frank Liddell and Eric Masse. Half of the project was solo written, with additional credits from Pam Tillis, Aaron Raitiere, Charlie Worsham and more. He released “Weed By The Wall” today (June 12).
“This album is very special to me and ‘Weed by the Wall’ is probably one of my favorite moments as a writer,” shares Payne. “I’m incredibly proud to have partnered with Big Loud Texas to release this collection of songs and I sure hope folks enjoy it.”
“I first heard Waylon Payne’s music in 2004, with his very first album,” says Miranda Lambert, Co-Founder, Big Loud Texas. “Called The Drifter, I’ll never forget the feelings it gave me. The honesty in his songwriting was genuinely something I’d never experienced, as well as the emotion coming across in his vocals; it made me hang on every word.
This summer, Payne will support Willie Nelson on his 2026 Outlaw Music Festival Tour and beyond with stops in Texas, California, New York and more.
Wayward Tracklist
1. “Looking For A Feeling” (Waylon Payne, Pam Tillis)
2. “Postcards” (Waylon Payne, Miranda Lambert, Aaron Raitiere)
3. “The Delta” (Waylon Payne)
4. “Darla” (Waylon Payne)
5. “Holding On To Lonely” (Waylon Payne, Charlie Worsham)
6. “Haunting” (Waylon Payne, Brennen Leigh, Dean Person)
7. “Caramello” (Waylon Payne, Dean Person)
8. “Hell Is Empty” (Waylon Payne, Matraca Berg)
9. “Watch Him Die” (Waylon Payne)
10. “The Roses” (Waylon Payne)
11. “Together” (Waylon Payne, Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe)
12. “Find A Way” (Waylon Payne)
13. “Weed By The Wall” (Waylon Payne)
Triple Tigers Records/AKANDO Music Promotes Two
/by Lorie HollabaughMackenzie Cooper & Hope Garrison
Triple Tigers Records and its radio promotion branch AKANDO Music have promoted staff members Mackenzie Cooper and Hope Garrison.
Cooper has been promoted to Manager of Radio Promotions and first joined the Triple Tigers Records/AKANDO team in 2022 as Promotions Coordinator, while Garrison rises to Associate Director of Marketing after joining the label in 2018 as Promotions Coordinator.
“Hope is a significant asset to our small but mighty marketing team, covering areas of creative, design, digital marketing, socials and more,” says Annie Ortmeier (Co-President of Triple Tigers Records). “We are excited for her in this elevated role and look forward to continuing to build the future of Triple Tigers with her.”
“Mackenzie’s role has expanded immensely as Triple Tigers and AKANDO’s rosters continue to grow,” says Kevin Herring (Co-President of Triple Tigers Records/AKANDO Music) and Raffaella Braun (VP, National Promotion). “As the reigning Country Aircheck Platinum Label Of the Year – we wouldn’t be complete without her attention to detail, insight, innovation, passion for our artists and staff, care (and sick editing skills)!”
Morgan Wallen Remains Atop The MusicRow Radio Chart With ‘Don’t We’
/by John Nix ArledgeMorgan Wallen; Photo: Spidey Smith
Morgan Wallen stays atop the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart for a second week with his hit “Don’t We.”
The track comes from his fourth studio album I’m The Problem and was written by Wallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Blake Pendergrass and Charlie Handsome.
Wallen is currently on the road as a part of his “Still The Problem Tour” with upcoming shows alongside Ella Langley, Brooks & Dunn, Thomas Rhett, HARDY and more.
“Don’t We” currently sits at No. 7 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 5 on the Mediabase chart.
Click here to view the latest edition of the MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.
Highway Home Inks With Warner Records
/by Lauryn SinkPictured (L-R): Tom Corson, Eamon Owen, Kelly Bolton, Stanton Langley, Conner Sweeny, Aaron Bay-Schuck and Charly Salvatore.
Highway Home, the trio composed of Stanton Langley, Eamon Owen and Conner Sweeny, has inked with Warner Records.
The band has independently released a string of singles including “Missin’ You Goes,” “Ring On Red” and “Look At You.” They recently made their CMA Fest debut and have shared stages with Luke Combs, Sister Hazel, Sara Evans, Graham Barham and George Birge, among others.
“Highway Home is a band built on rare individual talent — each member is a gifted singer, musician, and songwriter in their own right,” shares Kelly Bolton, VP A&R Warner Records. “Their three-part harmony is unmistakable. Their songwriting bridges the soul of ‘90s and 2000s country with a sound that resonates right now — and that’s exactly what makes them cut through. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to the Warner Records family.”
“The most important thing to us has always been making sure the music stays true to our vision, and the folks at Warner have been completely aligned with that from the start,” Highway Home adds. “Warner Records feels like home, and a great place to create the music we are passionate about. We couldn’t be more excited to join the team and write our next chapter with Warner!”
In celebration of the announcement, the band has released their label debut, “No More Drinkin’ Songs.”
Sierra Ferrell Adds New Dates To ‘The Heavy Petal Tour’
/by Lorie HollabaughSierra Ferrell. Photo: Dana Trippe
Sierra Ferrell has added four additional stops to her “The Heavy Petal Tour” this summer and fall.
Ferrell will return to Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 12 following a sold-out debut in 2025. Other newly announced dates include LA’s Wilternon on August 5, the Dillon Colorado Amphitheater on August 11, and Greensboro’s Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts on September 9.
Spanning nearly 50 cities across the US, UK and Europe, “The Heavy Petal Tour” features sold-out headline shows, top-billed festival appearances, dates with Mumford & Sons, (who Ferrell recently accompanied for standout performances of “Here” on Saturday Night Live and Apple Music Sessions), and The Red Clay Strays. Since the start of the tour last month, the Grammy-winner has led her musicianship, wondrous inner world and stellar sense of story to a new peak of power, further enchanting audiences through a reimagined, carnivalesque production and a setlist that pairs moments of healing with happiness and sorrow, nostalgia and immediacy.
The new shows go on sale tomorrow (June 12) here.
Industry Ink: Dasha, Carrie Underwood, CMHOFM, Craig Campbell, Kenny Whitmire, More
/by Lauryn SinkDasha Receives Spotify Billions Plaque
Dasha and team. Photo: Ed Rode/Getty Images for Spotify
Dasha was surprised with her first-ever Spotify Billions Club plaque during her performance at Spotify House this past weekend at CMA Fest.
The honor recognizes the success of her breakout hit, “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” which surpassed one billion streams on Spotify last November.
Carrie Underwood Surprises Fans At HiNote Pop-Up Truck
Carrie Underwood. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for HiNote
Carrie Underwood recently made a surprise appearance at Nashville’s 12 South Farmers Market to celebrate her wellness brand, HiNote.
Underwood served samples of HiNote Everyday Energy Daily Nutrition Drink Mix, chatted with attendees and posed for photos with fans.
Tenille Townes Visits Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s Songwriting Camp
Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Tenille Townes recently visited the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s beginner-to-intermediate Songwriting Camp as a guest artist, where she answered questions about her career and performed songs including “The Acrobat” and “Somebody’s Daughter.”
Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge & Concert Raises $35,000 For The Kenny Campbell Foundation
Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge.
The 12th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge raised over $35,000 for The Kenny Campbell Foundation. Participants included Waka Flocka, Thompson Square, Allie Colleen, Lewis Brice, Gracee Shrivers and many more.
“I’m blown away by the generosity of our fans and by the incredible group of celebrities and volunteers who made this happen,” shares Campbell. “The phone kept ringing, and texts kept dinging from artists who wanted to participate. This was just incredible.”
Kenny Whitmire Makes Surprise Appearance At Charlie Puth’s Nashville Show
Charlie Puth and Kenny Whitmire. Photo: Emma Golden
Kenny Whitmire joined Charlie Puth this week at Ascend Amphitheatre for his Nashville headline show. They performed Whitmire’s viral breakthrough track, “I Gave Her The Moon.”
“I predict in the next year or two, y’all are going to be seeing him right over there at that Nissan Stadium because I’m blown away by this guy” Puth said from stage.
Parker Fuller Joins Young Guns Publishing
Parker Fuller.
Parker Fuller has joined Young Guns Publishing as Creative Coordinator.
The Little Rock, Arkansas native recently graduated from Belmont University’s Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business. She previously interned for Creative Nation and SMACKSongs and participated in BMI’s 2026 Catalog Cast program.
“We are so excited to welcome Parker into our Young Guns Publishing family,” shares Laura Alexander, EVP of Creative. “Her eagerness to grow within the publishing industry is apparent and we are thankful to add another member to our creative team.”
Larry Fleet Launches Little Fleet Sponsorship Program
Larry Fleet. Photo: Matt Paskert
Larry Fleet has launched his Little Fleet sponsorship program, supporting youth baseball and softball teams.
Sponsorships for this season include Canton, North Carolina’s Kingsmen Baseball Club and Newark, West Virginia’s Newark Braves Softball.
“Baseball was a huge part of my childhood, and some of my best memories were made on those fields with teammates, coaches and family cheering us on,” shares Fleet. “Not every kid gets the opportunity to play because of the costs that come with it, so if we can help take a little bit of that burden off families and give these kids the chance to make those same memories, then that’s something I’m proud to be a part of. I hope Little Fleet continues to grow and gives more young ballplayers the chance to chase their dreams.”