The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has named the new members of its Troubadour Advisory Council Members and Leadership Team.

This year’s leadership team includes Zach Farnum, Chair (Owner, 117 Entertainment), Elizabeth Lombardi, Vice Chair (Executive, Business Affairs, Music, Creative Artists Agency), Brenden Oliver, Vice Chair (Director of Awards Stewardship, Country Music Association) and Max Vanberg, Vice Chair (Country Music Agent Trainee, William Morris Endeavor).

This new team will work with the Troubadour Advisory Council’s 2026 members, which includes Scott Adkins (President/CEO, Adkins Entertainment / Adkins Publicity), Karli Berman (Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools), Christopher Beverly (Business & Litigation Attorney, Shields Construction Law, PLLC), Corben Champoux (Employee Benefits Consultant, Brown & Brown of Tennessee), Kasey Cleckler (Owner, Executive + Performance Coach, Cape + Anchor), Katie Cline Moore (Business Manager, Cline Co Business & Financial Management), Taylor Edwards McElveen (Fixed Income Associate Portfolio Manager, AllianceBernstein), Bryan Freche (Client Services Associate – Music Entertainment Practice, Gallagher), Brittney Hitch (Senior Manager of Contracts & Booking, Bridgestone Arena), Ashley Kennedy (Senior Account Manager, FBMM Entertainment Business Management), Cody Kirby (Senior Counsel, Parallon — an HCA Affiliate), Chris Martignago (VP of A&R, Prescription Songs), Nathan Pyle (Director of Operations, Genni & Co.), Molly Shehan (Partner, Milom Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan PLC), Casey Thomas (VP of Marketing, Lost Highway) and Josh Tomlinson (Director, A&R, ONErpm).

More information on Troubadour membership can be found here.

Aaron Tippin. Photo: Ryan Nolan

Aaron Tippin has signed with 8 Track Entertainment, and will release a new single, “American Sky,” on Feb. 13, marking his’s debut on the Muscle Shoals/Nashville–based label.

“We’re beyond excited to have Aaron Tippin as part of the 8 Track family,” shares Noah Gordon, President of 8 Track Entertainment. “His legendary voice, artistic authenticity, and love for this country are unparalleled. We can’t wait for his country fans to hear this new music!!”

Tippin will perform the new song at the induction ceremonies for the Living Legends of Aviation in Los Angeles tomorrow (Jan. 23), where he is set to be inducted during the black-tie gala. Hosted by John Travolta, The Living Legends of Aviation honors individuals who have made significant contributions in aviation, and highlights Tippin’s long-standing connection to flying. He became a licensed pilot at 14 and soloed on his 16th birthday. Tippin comes from a family of pilots including his father and uncle, who flew the Alaskan bush before Alaska became a state. Both of Tippin’s sons are now third-generation pilots.

Written by Tippin’s son Tom Tippin and produced by Grammy award-winning engineer Noah Gordon, “American Sky” explores freedom, optimism, and the power of believing in what’s possible.

‘’American Sky’ means a lot to me for several reasons,” says Tippin. “I come from a family of aviators and I was a professional pilot before I became a singer. Our son Tom, who is also a pilot and singer, wrote this song, which is extra special. This song is about the American dream. We live in the greatest country in the world where the sky’s the limit. If you have a dream and work hard at it, there’s nothing you can’t do.”

Rose Falcon & Sarah Schumacher.

Singer-songwriter Rose Falcon has extended her publishing agreement with Curb|Word Music Publishing.

Since first signing with the company in 2020, Falcon has penned songs for artists including Chase Matthew, Redferrin, Wyatt Flores, Rodney Atkins, Tim Dugger, Jake & Shelby, Madison Hughes, Rotundo, Sean Oliu, Trevor Snider, and others. As an artist, she collaborated with Rodney Atkins as the duo Rod + Rose, releasing a self-titled EP and a collection of Christmas songs, including their original “Mary Had a Little Lamb” on Curb Records.

Prior to joining Curb|Word, Falcon earned her first No. 1 with Eric Paslay’s “Friday Night.” She also co-wrote “Give Into Me,” featured in the 2010 film Country Strong and recorded by Faith Hill and also by film stars Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester, whose rendition was certified Gold in 2014. Early in her career, Falcon signed with Columbia Records, releasing a self-titled debut album that earned placements across film, TV, and major national ad campaigns including Verizon, JCPenney, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and Estée Lauder. She later signed with Show Dog-Universal Music and released two EPs for the label.

“I always love when Rose turns in a new song because I know I’m going to hear lines that no other writer could have possibly written,” says Sarah Schumacher, Head of Creative, Country Publishing. “She has a clear perspective that translates across all genres and allows artists the freedom to explore lyrically while remaining authentic to their own artistry. We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Rose!”

“I’m genuinely excited for this next chapter with Curb|Word Music Publishing,” says Falcon. “There’s a rare alignment in this team that feels like purpose more than coincidence, and Sarah Schumacher continues to create rooms with a passion and intuition you simply can’t manufacture. I don’t believe in wasted days, and I’m grateful to be surrounded by people who aim at the same horizon.”