Abby Lin Joins The Jonas Group As Global Head Of Sync

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Abby Lin.

Abby Lin has joined The Jonas Group as Global Head of Sync.

In her new role, Lin will oversee global sync initiatives while working closely with the company’s songwriters, artists and creative partners to expand placement opportunities worldwide. She will also focus on mentoring talent, uncovering new creative opportunities and building long-term relationships across film, television and brand platforms.

“Abby’s track record in sync is unmatched, and her ability to connect music with story is exactly what we value at The Jonas Group,” says Kevin Jonas Sr., Founder and CEO. “She’s a trusted leader and collaborator, and we’re excited to have her guiding our global sync strategy.”

Lin joins the company with more than 30 years of experience in music licensing and sync, most recently serving as Vice President of Film & TV Sync Licensing at Sony Music Entertainment. During her tenure, she played a key role in shaping Sync Shop’s film, television and sync licensing strategy, championing Sony’s diverse global roster and securing placements across film, television, streaming platforms, network campaigns and sports content.

In addition to her licensing work, Lin co-developed and hosted exclusive songwriting camps that brought together top songwriters and producers to create original music specifically designed for sync with many of these compositions later earning spots in major films, television series, trailers and national advertising campaigns.

Apple Music’s Lost & Found Series Releases ‘Time Will Tell’

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Apple Music’s Lost & Found series has unveiled its first demo of the year with “Time Will Tell,” penned by Trannie Anderson, Lainey Wilson and Dallas Wilson in March 2022. The Anderson-recorded track is available now exclusively on Apple Music. The “found” version will release this Friday (Feb. 6), recorded by Lee Brice.

“It came from the first retreat we ever did together in Wickenburg, Arizona,” says Anderson. “We wrote this song in such a special place that bonded us and our writing combo so much, so to get to share some of those songs with a voice like Lee Brice is incredible. After we knew the title was going to be ‘Time Will Tell’ and we were talking about the concept of time and how it is a tough loving friend, Dallas started playing this walkdown that ended up being the backbone of the whole song. Everything just started falling into place after that.”

“That retreat, I think we wrote three songs on Bell Bottom Country and one song on the recent record [for Lainey Wilson],” adds Dallas Wilson. “This one has always had a special place. I’m so glad it finally found a home, and Lee Brice is just incredible. It’s so cool to hear him on it.”

“We found the angle of it being a bunch of questions you don’t have the answer to, the whole chorus being the uncertainty, but then the verse giving that contrast of hope,” he continues. “Saying I don’t have to have all the answers right now but time will tell, I’m going to get through this. The vulnerability of that moment is kind of hard, and I feel like Lee encompasses that emotion.”

The Heart Wranglers, the writing trio consisting of Lainey Wilson, Dallas Wilson and Anderson, have penned two No. 1 tracks together, including Wilson’s recent chart-topper, “Somewhere Over Laredo” and the double-Platinum “Heart Like A Truck.”

Season 2 of the Lost & Found series debuted last fall with “End Of The Night.” The tune had the “lost” version recorded by Toby Keith alongside Bobby Pinson and David Lee Murphy in 2015, with ERNEST recording the “found” version last year. Other tunes included in the series so far are “Ol’ Stray Dog” and “God Again.” New songs will be released every month.

Dustin Lynch To Return To Vegas For Second Wynn Nightlife Residency

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Dustin Lynch. Photo: The Dwyers

Dustin Lynch has announced that he will hold his second Wynn Nightlife Las Vegas residency this summer, continuing as the brand’s first-ever country artist to hold a club set residency at the Wynn.

Teaming up once again with Wynn Nightlife, Lynch brings his high-energy club set back to the XS Nightclub, blending his hit-driven catalog with open-format club energy, and pushing genre boundaries on one of Vegas’ most influential stages. Expanding the residency experience even further, Lynch will also headline the daylife destination Encore Beach Club, bringing his signature party-forward sound to one of Las Vegas’ premier daytime destinations as well. Lynch is already a fixture in DJ booths across Las Vegas, Miami Beach, and beyond, and his return residency will take place May 1 at XS Nightclub with Diplo and June 26 at Encore Beach Club.

He recently released the Club Set Remixes EP, a genre-blending project featuring high-energy dance remixes of his biggest hits by top DJs including Moonlight and MC4D. With his latest release, Lynch unveiled his first EDM original, “Home To You,” a track with MC4D that carries his country undertone into the global dance scene.

Ty Myers Moves Into Top 5 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

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Ty Myers. Photo: Libby Danforth

Ty Myers has entered the top five on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart. His solo-penned “Ends Of The Earth” places the singer-songwriter at No. 4 this week.

Zach Bryan remains at No. 1 for the second consecutive week with all solo-penned tunes “Anyways,” “Appetite,” “Bad News,” “Cannonball,” “DeAnn’s Denim,” “Drowning,” “Dry Deserts,” “Plastic Cigarette,” “Runny Eggs,” “Santa Fe,” “Say Why,” “Skin,” “Slicked Back” and “With Heaven On Top.” Blake Pendergrass stays at No. 2. with “20 Cigarettes,” “Ain’t A Bad Life,” “Brunette,” “I Got Better,” “Just In Case” and “Wish You Well.”

Chase McGill (No. 3) and Randy Montana (No. 5) round out this week’s 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.

Ella Langley To Launch ‘Dandelion Tour’ In May

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Ella Langley. Photo: Caylee Robillard

Ella Langley is set to kick off her “Dandelion Tour” on May 7 in Toledo, Ohio. Kameron Marlowe, Dylan Marlowe, Kaitlin Butts, Gabriella Rose and Laci Kaye Booth will support Langley on the dates.

The 16-date headlining run includes stops in St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Savannah, Austin, and more before wrapping in Fort Worth on August 15.

Tickets will be available via presale beginning Feb. 5 before general on-sale begins on Feb. 6.

The tour news follows closely behind the reveal of Langley’s forthcoming album, Dandelion, set for release April 10. Executive produced by Langley alongside Miranda Lambert and Ben West, Dandelion includes the recently released title track as well as her hit “Choosin’ Texas,” which reached to No. 1 on the Billboard Streaming Songs chart this week and became the fourth country song by a lead female to top the chart in its 13-year history. The song also reached the No. 1 spot on both the U.S. Spotify Chart and the Apply Music U.S. Songs Chart on Friday, and will officially impact pop radio this week.

Along with her newly announced dates, Langley will join on select dates of Eric Church’s “Free The Machine Tour” and Morgan Wallen’s “Still The Problem Tour” throughout the year.

“Dandelion Tour” Dates:
5/7 – Toledo, OH Huntington Center (+,&)
5/8 – St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena (+,&)
5/14 – Estero, FL Hertz Arena (@, &)
5/15 – Savannah, GA Enmarket Arena (@, &)
6/18 – Oklahoma City, OK Zoo Amphitheatre (+,&)
6/19 – Independence, MO Cable Dahmer Arena (+,&)
6/25 – Salem, VA Salem Civic Center (+,&)
6/26 – Wilmington, NC Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park (+,&)
7/23 – Pikeville, KY Appalachian Wireless Arena (#, %)
7/24 – Cary, NC Koka Booth Amphitheatre (#, %)
7/25 – North Charleston, SC North Charleston Coliseum (#, %)
7/30 – Gilford, NH BankNH Pavilion (@, %)
7/31 – Canandaigua, NY CMAC (@, %)
8/13 – Austin, TX Moody Center (#, &)
8/14 – Corpus Christi, TX Hilliard Center (#, &)
8/15 – Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena (#, &)
Support Acts
@ Kameron Marlowe
+ Dylan Marlowe
# Kaitlin Butts
& Gabriella Rose
% Laci Kaye Booth

Leadership Music Now Accepting Applications For Class of 2027

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Leadership Music is now accepting applications for its class of 2027, which marks the organization’s 37th class.

The application is available here. Applications must be submitted through the online application process no later than midnight CT on February 27, 2026.

Leadership Music is a nationally recognized program based in Nashville, designed to educate participants across multiple sectors of the music industry, foster meaningful dialogue and encourage collaboration.

The in-person, eight-month program begins with an Opening Retreat in October 2026, followed by six all-day program sessions held monthly. Each session focuses on a core segment of the music business, with themed program days including Songwriting and Publishing, Artist, Live Entertainment, Production, Record Company, and Media. The program concludes with graduation at Closing Retreat in May 2027.

“While participants are already recognized leaders when they enter Leadership Music, the program challenges them to think more holistically about the industry and their role within it,” shares Debbie Linn, Leadership Music Executive Director. “Just as important are the authentic relationships that form during the eight months together—connections that strengthen both individual leaders and the industry as a whole.”

“Leadership Music gave me a broader understanding of the industry beyond my own lane, while also providing a trusted network of peers I continue to lean on,” says a recent graduate of the program. “The relationships built during the program are truly invaluable.”

Hill Country Reserve Unveils Initial Artist Lineup For Inaugural Event

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Hill Country Reserve has announced the initial artist lineup and details for its inaugural event March 24–26 in Fredericksburg, Texas in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

Designed for an audience of 300, the week unfolds across Fredericksburg’s historic downtown, scenic Hill Country settings and one of Texas’ most iconic music towns, offering a slower, more intentional way to connect with artists and the region. The event features songwriter-driven performances in intimate settings from Wade Bowen, The Band of Heathens, Sunny Sweeney, Josh Weathers,The Wilder Blue, John Fullbright, Seth James, Stewart and Garrett Mann, Julianna Rankin, Hayden Redwine, Shelby Stone and Angel White.

A special duo performance from Jack Ingram and Jon Randall, celebrated for the GRAMMY-nominated The Marfa Tapes, brings together two talents deeply rooted in the Texas songwriting tradition. Guests will divide into smaller groups and enjoy tableside dinner performances from a variety of artists including Bri Bagwell, Paul Eason and Zane Williams. More artists are set to be announced soon.

The gathering begins with a welcome event at Junebug’s at The Albert Hotel, Fredericksburg’s newest landmark property, built on the site of the historic Albert Dance Hall. Guests will unwind with unforgettable vineyard views, chef-crafted dinner, and intimate performances beneath the Texas sky. The second day expands into the surrounding Hill Country, where additional performances unfold against sweeping landscapes, allowing guests to move between music, conversation and the natural beauty that defines the region. The experience culminates on the third day with a private visit to Luckenbach, offering guests rare access to one of Texas’ most storied music outposts. The closing performances will be captured during a live taping of Texas Music Scene.

Noah Kahan Plots ‘The Great Divide Tour’

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Noah Kahan. Photo: Patrick McCormack

Noah Kahan will embark on “The Great Divide Tour” this summer, kicking off June 11 in Orlando. Gigi Perez will join the run as support.

The 23-date trek will go through Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St. Louis and more before wrapping on Aug. 3o in Seattle. Throughout the run, Kahan will be making arena and stadium stops.

Presale sign up will run through Feb. 5 at 10:59 p.m. CST, with general on sale taking place Feb. 12 at 12 p.m. local time. The tour will use Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange. Tickets purchased on Ticketmaster will be non-transferable and can only be resold on Ticketmaster at face value.

Kahan will release his fourth studio album, The Great Divide, on April 24 via Mercury Records.

“The Great Divide Tour” Dates:
June 11th // Orlando, FL // Kia Center
June 26th // Philadelphia, PA // Citizens Bank Park
June 28th // Toronto, ON // Rogers Stadium
July 1st // Cincinnati, OH // Great American Ball Park
July 3rd // Pittsburgh, PA // PNC Park
July 10th // Boston, MA // Fenway Park
July 11th // Boston, MA // Fenway Park
July 14th // Chicago, IL // Wrigley Field
July 18th // Queens, NY // Citi Field
July 22nd // Washington, DC // Nationals Park
July 25th // Raleigh, NC // Carter-Finley Stadium
July 27th // Atlanta, GA // Truist Park
July 30th // Arlington, TX // Globe Life Field
August 2nd // St. Louis, MO // Busch Stadium
August 5th // Minneapolis, MN // Target Field
August 8th // Denver, CO // Coors Field
August 15th // Pasadena, CA // Rose Bowl Stadium
August 17th // San Diego, CA // Petco Park
August 19th // Phoenix, AZ // Chase Field
August 21st // San Francisco, CA // Oracle Park
August 25th // Sandy, UT // America First Field
August 28th // Vancouver, BC // BC Place
August 30th // Seattle, WA // T-Mobile Park

Mark Your Calendar—February 2026

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Single/Track Releases & Radio Add Dates:

February 2
Flatland Cavalry/Never Comin’ Back/Lost Highway

February 6
Koe Wetzel/Time Goes On/Columbia Records
Abby Powledge/and then there’s me
Kenny Whitmire/I Gave Her The Moon
KC Johns/Bad Perfume
Barefoot Joe/Nothin’ But The Moonlight/Yep Records

February 9
Blake Shelton/Let Him In Anyway/Wheelhouse Records
Randy Houser/Back In The Bottle/Magnolia Music Group
Lucie Tiger/Cowboy Love Me/2120 Music
Addis Luv/Born To Roam/Angel Eyes Music LLP

February 13
The Band Perry/PSYCHOLOGICAL/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment
Knox/Go For Broke/Atlantic Records
Alana Springsteen/note to self
Thelma & James/if you ain’t in love by now/Big Loud Records
Annie Bosko/Goodbye California/QHMG/Stone Country Records
John Sykes/My Guitar/Golden Robot Records
JB Somers/Real Man
Bella Lam/Take It Out On My Guitar
Samir and Victoria/Wine and Whiskey/Heartland Records Nashville

February 16
Aaron Tippin/American Dream/8 Track Entertainment
The Haygoods/Long Time Coming/Legends and Legacy Records LLC
Brian James/My Horse

February 20
Joe Nichols/Fighting the Good Fight/QHMG/Quartz Hill Records
Paige King Johnson/I Get Old Too
Sam Riddle/Drink With Your Name On It

February 23
Ashley McBryde/What If We Don’t/Warner Records Nashville
Ben Gallaher/I’ll Take You/Stone Country Records
JYKÄ/You & Whiskey/OTM Productions/JuneHill Publishing

February 27
2 Lane Summer/Heaven Knows/QHMG/Quartz Hill Records)
Ken Domash/This Beer’s Broken/Thunder Mountain Records
Kimberly Kelly/Stripper For A Week
Andrew Mitch/baggage

Album/EP Releases:

February 6
Kaleb Sanders/Reimagined/Red Street Records
Lakelin Lemmings/Get Around Boy/QHMG/Quartz Hill Records
Rissi Palmer/PERSPECTIVES

February 12
Ray Stevens/Ray Stevens Favorites Old and New/Curb Records

February 13
Eric Church/Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)/MCA
Brothers Osborne/Pawn Shop (10 Year Anniversary Edition)/MCA
Larry Fleet/Another Year Older/Stellar Way Records/EMPIRE
Jeremy Ivey/Its Shape Will Reveal Itself/Soggy Anvil Records
Tyler Halverson/In Defense of Drinking/CMDSHFT
The Lone Bellow/What a Time to be Alive
The Infamous Stringdusters/20/20/Americana Vibes
Ward Davis/Here I Am/MNRK Music Group
Caroline Jones/Good Omen/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment
Clay Street Unit/Sin & Squalor/Leo33
Stefanie Michaela/Turning Pages

February 20
Elevation Worship/SO BE IT
Megan Moroney/Cloud 9/Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records
The Band Of Heathens/Country Sides
Ginny Owens/Different Kind of Water
Sydney Quiseng/That’s My Baby!
Tim Easton/fIREHORSE/Campfire Propaganda/Truly Handmade Records

February 26
Various Artists/The Gray House [Original Soundtrack From The Amazon Series]/MCA

February 27
Jon Langston/Thing About Me
A Thousand Horses/White Flag Down/Highway Sound Records
Trey Pendley/Podunk/Leo33
Dusty Black/Dusty Black/QHMG/Stone Country Records)
Jeremy Fetzer/An Evening At Fetzicon Lounge/Fetzicon/Thirty Tigers

Industry Events:

February 7
615 Indie Live

Upcoming Nashville Concerts:

Rascal Flatts. Photo: Evan DeStefano

February 2
Bonnie Stewart & Friends/The Basement East

February 3
Sudan Archives/THE BPM Tour/The Basement East

February 4
Lauren Spencer Smith/The Art of Being A Mess Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble/The Basement East
Emmylou Harris/City Winery

February 5
Rascal Flatts/Life is a Highway Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Airshow/The Basement East
Midtones/EXIT/IN
Dean Johnson/The Blue Room
Wim Tapley & The Cannons/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

February 6
John Anderson/Ryman Auditorium
Nothing More/Marathon Music Works
Tyler Farr/EXIT/IN
Night Moves/The Blue Room

February 7
Niko Moon/The American Palm Tour/The Pinnacle
Yacht Rock Revue/Yacht Rock Forever Tour/Ryman Auditorium
AHEE/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Congress The Band/EXIT/IN
Hana Eid/The Blue Room
Marissa Nadler/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

February 9
Elijah Blake/City Winery
Triptides/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

February 10
FOX STEVENSON/Sunk Coast Fallacy Tour/The Basement East

February 11
Various Artists/Conservation Aid/Grand Ole Opry House
Miguel/Caos Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Molotov/30 Anniversary Txxxr/Brooklyn Bowl
Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel/Celestun Tour/The Basement East
KYLEIGH/The Blue Room

February 12
Clint Black/Back On The Blacktop Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Vincent Mason/There I Go Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Jonah Kagen/The Basement East
Kylie Morgan/EXIT/IN
On A Winter’s Night/City Winery
Alex Sampson/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

February 13
Various Artists/Winter Jam/Bridgestone Arena
Clint Black/Back On The Blacktop Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Ruel/Kicking My Feet Tour/Marathon Music Works
Casey Donahew/Cannery Hall (Mainstage)
Don Trip/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Joe Jordan/EXIT/IN
Austin Brown/Ain’t Done Dreamin Tour/City Winery
LUTHI/The Blue Room

February 14
Clint Black/Back On The Blacktop Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Frank Foster/Brooklyn Bowl
Clay Street Unit/The Basement East
Noah Rinker/EXIT/IN
Maysa’s Blue Velvet Soul Experience/The Milestones Tour/City Winery

February 15
Various Artists/Valentine’s Mixtape/Bridgestone Arena
Reverend Horton Heat/Marathon Music Works
Iguanahead, Materializer (FKA The Swell Fellas), and Avalon/The Basement East
Various Artists/Marrying Myself/EXIT/IN
Various Artists/For Pete’s Sake/City Winery

February 16
Motion City Soundtrack & Say Anything/Marathon Music Works
Smile Empty Soul/The Basement East
Matteo Mancuso/Route96 Tour/City Winery
LAUNDRY DAY/The Time of Your Life Tour/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

February 17
Caroline Jones/The Basement East
Geena Fontanella/EXIT/IN
Sons Of Cream/City Winery

February 18
Mariah The Scientist/Hearts Sold Separately Tour/Ryman Auditorium
honestav/Brooklyn Bowl
runo plum/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

February 19
Joey Valence & Brae/Brooklyn Bowl
Kelsey Waldon/The Basement East
Sicard Hollow/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Norman Brown/City Winery
Dori Valentine/The Blue Room
Kelli Baker Band ft Noé Socha/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

February 20
Billy Strings/Bridgestone Arena
Shane Smith & The Saints/Ryman Auditorium
Dodie/Brooklyn Bowl
clipping./The Basement East
Shadowgrass/The Basement East
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes/BMFS Late Night/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Emily Scott Robinson/ESR Made Me Cry/City Winery
Various Artists/Earth Libraries Showcase/The Blue Room
Ella Red/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

February 21
Billy Strings/Bridgestone Arena
Inzo/The Pinnacle
Shane Smith & The Saints/Ryman Auditorium
The Wombats!/Oh! The Ocean Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Saxsquatch/The Basement East
SZN4/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Radney Foster & Kelly Willis/Stories & Songs/City Winery
Magoo/Billy Strings Afterparty/The Blue Room

February 22
Billy Strings/Ryman Auditorium
Peter McPoland/Big Lucky Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Clinton Kane/4350 Live/The Basement East
Various Artists/EXIT/IN
Robert Glasper/ESR Made Me Cry/City Winery

February 23
Andrea Bocelli/Romanza- 30th Anniversary Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Various Artists/A 70th Anniversary Tribute to The Gatlin Brothers/Ryman Auditorium
Samm Henshaw/IT COULD BE WORSE/The Basement East

February 24
Excision/The Pinnacle
Jesse Welles/Under The Powerlines/Ryman Auditorium
Hairball/Brooklyn Bowl
Maggie Lindemann/The Basement East

February 25
Amber Mark/The Pretty Idea Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Various Artists/Ben Chapman’s Peach Jam/The Basement East
Jamie MacDonald/The Left It In The River Tour/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Starbenders/EXIT/IN
Spiritual Cramp/The Blue Room
Lil Man J/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

February 26
Los Angeles Azules/Cumbia Sin Fronteras Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Lindsay Ell/The Fence Sitter Tour/The Basement East
Nathan Evans & The St. Phnx Band/EXIT/IN
Rhett Miller/City Winery

February 27
Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners/Ryman Auditorium
Del Water Gap/Chasing The Chimera Tour/Marathon Music Works
Waxed/Brooklyn Bowl
Goldie Boutilier/King of Possibilities Tour/The Basement East

February 28
Kenny Wayne Shepherd/Ledbetter Heights Anniversary Tour/Ryman Auditorium
The Runarounds/Brooklyn Bowl
Langhorne Slim/The Dreamin’ Kind Tour/The Basement East
Rhymin’ N Stealin’/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
DEMOLA LIVE!/City Winery
Lola Kirke/The Blue Room

Your Roots Are Showing Wraps Fourth Annual Conference

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Photo: Colin Gillen

Your Roots Are Showing, Ireland’s folk and roots music conference, has wrapped its fourth annual event.

Across six days more than 1,500 delegates including artists, industry leaders, broadcasters, journalists, academics and cultural organizers from across Ireland, the UK, Europe, Canada, and the United States passed through ICC Belfast. The event featured multiple stages, panels, late-night sessions and 105 showcases.

A standout moment included the landmark Opry 100: A Century of the Grand Ole Opry panel, attended by Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Tracy Kelly. The session highlighted Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music and its cultural ties with Nashville, with the two cities officially recognised as sister cities through their shared heritage of songwriting, storytelling and live music.

The program featured a large lineup of showcase artists spanning folk, roots, traditional and Americana, including Wallis Bird, Amy Grant, Rissi Palmer, Ron Block, David Keenan, Clare Sands, Wyatt Ellis, Jim Lauderdale, Jessica Willis Fisher, Moxie, Ollee Owens, Liam Ó Maonlaí and Kenny Sharp, among others.

“What happened in Belfast this week was genuinely special,” shares, Charlene Sloan, YRAS co-founder with Brendan McCreanor. “Having over a thousand delegates move through ICC Belfast is one thing, but the quality of the conversations, the generosity of spirit and the love for the music is what really defines this conference. We were incredibly supported by BBC, RTÉ, Downtown Radio and Cool FM, who supported the artists and the industry. On the U.S. side, seeing engagement and on-site presence from top tier media outlets from the U.S., the UK, Ireland and beyond, speaks volumes about Belfast’s growing international standing. This week reminded us that folk and roots music is not niche. It is a living, global culture, and Belfast continues to prove it belongs at the heart of that conversation.”

Dates, registration and sponsorship information for Your Roots Are Showing 2027 will be announced at a later date.

Photo: Colin Gillen

Photo: Colin Gillen

Photo: Colin Gillen