Brooks & Dunn will celebrate 35 years since the release of their debut album Brand New Man with a first-ever vinyl pressing out Oct. 23.

Thirty-five years after its release, the album’s songs remain fixtures of country culture, continuing to connect with longtime fans while finding new audiences around the world. Originally released on August 13, 1991, Brand New Man featured 10 self-penned tracks and sparked a career filled with chart-topping hits, sold-out tours and even a line-dance revival, underpinning three-plus decades as the most iconic duo in country history.

The album dominated the country charts through the early ‘90s with four consecutively-released No. 1 hits, “Brand New Man,” “Neon Moon,” “My Next Broken Heart,” and “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” It landed in the top 5 on Billboard’s Country Album chart and inside the top 10 on the all-genre Billboard 200 before going on to become certified 7x Platinum.

“When we released Brand New Man, we were two songwriters trying to make the best record we could and hoping people would connect with it,” says Kix Brooks. “To see those songs still finding their way to new fans 35 years later is something we never could have imagined. Getting to finally put this album on vinyl and celebrate where it all started is pretty special.”

“We never set out to make a record that would still be talked about 35 years later, we were just two crazy guys chasing the Nashville dream,” Ronnie Dunn adds. “The fans are the reason these songs have lasted, and seeing the younger generation connect with them is what keeps it exciting. Brand New Man will always be a special part of our story.”

Pictured (Front Row, L-R): WME’s Lindsey Hastings, Jaid Joice and F13 Music Group’s Keith Hoffman. (Back Row, L-R): WME’s Lance Roberts, Geoff Turner, Jon Folk and Braeden Rountree. Photo: Courtesy of WME

Jaid Joice has signed with WME.

Joice began playing guitar at the age of nine. She signed her first label development agreement at 13 and publishing agreement at 18. Joice will provide support for both Muscadine Bloodline and Avery Anna on select tour dates.

“I am beyond excited to join the WME family. The artists WME has worked with have been a huge inspiration to me from a young age,” shared Joice. “I am grateful for the journey to come, with a team built on perseverance and a true love for live music!”

“Every once in a while, an artist comes along whose talent is simply undeniable, and Jaid is one of those artists,” shares WME’s Jon Folk. “She has a voice you don’t forget, incredible instincts as a musician and an authenticity that immediately connects. We’re incredibly excited to represent her and help build what we believe will be a very special career.”

Joice continues to be represented by F13 Music Group for management and Lost Highway Records for label services.

Troy Tomlinson, Evan Miller, Hagan Edge, Mitchell Douglas, Matt Musacchio and Sam Nasr. Photo: UMPG Nashville

Mitchell Douglas and Hagan Edge of Sons of Habit have signed with Universal Music Publishing Nashville.

Originally from Owensboro, Kentucky, Sons of Habit, comprised of Douglas, Edge, Dalton Daniels, Jeffrey Parish and Noah Patrick, has amassed millions of streams and toured alongside Dylan Gossett, 49 Winchester, Ole 60 and Shane Smith & The Saints.

“I’m so excited to be working with Mitchell and Hagan,” shares Sam Nasr, Manager, A&R UMPG Nashville. “They are both incredibly talented songwriters and exceptional musicians who bring a distinct perspective to everything they create. Their music has the ability to resonate with audiences around the world, and I can’t wait for more people to hear what they’re creating.”

“When I first walked into the UMPG office two years ago, I immediately felt a sense of family and a longstanding tradition of songwriting that I’ve never forgotten,” says Douglas. “I could have never imagined that two years later, I’d be blessed to be joining the most welcoming and passionate team.

“I’m very excited to be joining the UMPG team,” adds Edge. “From the day we met Sam and the team, I knew they believed in the music as much as we do. We’ve landed in a place that will truly support us on this journey, and the sky’s the limit.”

Miranda Lambert. Photo: Robert Ascroft

Miranda Lambert will headline a special opening night performance at Nashville’s newest live music venue, The Truth, on Oct. 1.

The 4,400-capacity venue will welcome Lambert as its inaugural artist for a one-night-only show featuring a 12-piece string section as she celebrates the upcoming release of her new album Crisco, arriving Oct. 2 via MCA. Lambert will perform a full set featuring her catalog of hits alongside a preview of select tracks from the new album during the special show.

“It was magical to hear the way strings can transform a song when we were in the studio creating this record, and I can’t wait to bring that to life in an even bigger way with our full setlist,” says Lambert. “We’ve never gotten to play that way on stage, and to have the opportunity to do it for the first time at the opening of a beautiful new venue right here in Nashville is going to be really special.”

Tickets for “Miranda Lambert: One Night Only” go on sale to the general public this Friday (Aug. 21) at 10 a.m. CT.

The opening-night performance comes as Lambert enters a new creative era with Crisco, a joyful collection inspired in part by the long-overlooked connection between country’s dance hall tradition and the disco vibe. Early previews of the project include “Sunset Marquis,” a dreamy, California-soaked song, the previously released title track, “Till The Going’s Gone” and the Grammy-nominated duet “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton.

Maren Morris’ Ryman Show Benefits East Nashville Care Market

Maren Morris & ENCM Board Vice President Amanda Lutz. Photo: Courtesy of East Nashville Care Market

Maren Morris took the stage at the Ryman Auditorium over the weekend for a special hometown show benefiting East Nashville Care Market. Through a partnership with Plus1, $1 from every ticket sold for the Ryman show was donated directly to East Nashville Care Market, supporting the organization’s ongoing work to provide food, clothing, sanitation products, toys, books and other essentials to people in need across East Nashville. Volunteers also collected donations and Morris launched specialized merchandise to benefit the organization.

“We are overwhelmed with gratitude tonight for Maren and her incredible team, and for every single person who walked through the doors of the Ryman and chose to give, whether that was a ticket, a donation, an hour of their time, or a few dollars at the merch booth,” says ENCM Board Vice President Amanda Lutz. “East Nashville Care Market has always been something special because it belongs to this community. We are neighbors serving neighbors, and that means the person handing you a bag of groceries or a warm coat might be your coworker, your child’s teacher, or the family down the street. That’s what makes this place feel safe. There is no judgment here, only care. Nights like this remind us that when Nashville shows up for its own, there is nothing we can’t do together.”

“I love this organization, and even had the opportunity to spend some time helping bag groceries with their team earlier this year,” shares Morris. “It means so much to me that we can come together to celebrate 10 years of my debut record while also giving back to the city that has played such a huge role in shaping me and my music.”

CMHOFM Hosts Songwriter Session With Carter Faith

Lexi Johnson and Carter Faith. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently hosted a songwriter session with Carter Faith in the museum’s Ford Theater.

This program is presented in support of the exhibition American Currents: State of the Music, which currently features Faith. Open through January 2027, the annual exhibit takes a broad view of the genre over the past year to explore musical developments, artist achievements and notable events, as determined by the museum’s curators and editorial staff.

CMA Hosts Zach John King At Nashville HQ

Madi White, Tiffany Kerns, Zach John King, Kate Watson and Matt Reed. Photo: Addison Hilton/CMA

The Country Music Association recently hosted Zach John King at its Nashville HQ.

The Q&A explored King’s Georgia roots and the family and upbringing that inspired his debut album, I’m What You Get, set to be released Aug. 28, along with a look back at his recent performance on the Platform Stage at CMA Fest inside Nissan Stadium. King then performed three songs from the upcoming album, “How To Not,” “I’m What You Get” and “Get To Drinkin’.”

Josh Turner Earns New RIAA Certifications

Josh Turner. Photo: David McClister

Josh Turner’s “Your Man” has just been certified 5-times Platinum by the RIAA for sales of more than five million units. Additionally, “Would You Go With Me” is 4-times Platinum and “Me and God” has been certified Gold. The new certifications arrive as Turner marks the 20th anniversary of Your Man with a suite of expanded anniversary editions, out now via MCA/UMe.

“As my sophomore album, Your Man, celebrates its 20th anniversary, I’m moved at how it has continued to gain new fans,” says Turner. “I still play all three singles from that record because you fans won’t let me out of any venue until I do!! Thank y’all for your support and enthusiasm over the past two decades! Let’s keep it going!”

The Other Nashville Society (TONS) & Duetti Host Panel

Alex Cepero, Nina Musolino, Austin Wells, Jessie Villa and Tate Henshaw. Photo: Madison Slicker

The Other Nashville Society (TONS) and Duetti, the music company that partners with independent artists and songwriters to buy, manage and market their catalogs, hosted a “TONS Talk” on Aug. 13 at Ampersand Studios on Music Row.

Titled “Leveraging Your Catalog as an Independent Artist,” the hour-long conversation drew a capacity room of TONS members. Moderated by Tate Henshaw, Co-Founder of ARC, the panel featured Nashville artist Jessie Villa; entertainment attorney Austin Wells of Hunter Cottingham PLLC; and Duetti’s Alex Cepero, Artist Programs Lead, and Nina Musolino, A&R.