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The CEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville brought an indie attitude and entrepreneurial background to one of Music Row's majors--and reinvented what a country hit can sound like ONE DAY [...]

In just a few years, he has gone from TikTok star to bona fide hit-maker--and as he scales the charts, he's learning how to sustain success, too WHEN BAILEY ZIMMERMAN [...]

MARION KRAFT VIVIDLY recalls one meeting at Sony Nashville in 2007--early in her days as a manager for then-rising star Miranda Lambert. Joe Galante, who ran the label at the [...]

AS CM A FEST gears up to welcome visitors from around the world to downtown Nashville June 8-11, the enduring festival will celebrate 50 years of bringing together country music [...]

Red Clay Strays was performing at small clubs and festivals around the Southeast. 'We were playing honky-tonks [with] no stability, chasing the dream,' says guitarist/vocalist/harmonica player Drew Nix, acknowledging in [...]

The artists behind the genre's biggest hits followed their own paths--and ended up achieving crossover enormity SOMETHING UNUSUAL happened at the 2023 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards: A song written [...]

The article from Billboard magazine titled "GENRE NOW." features three young artists breaking out in the music industry with unique sounds and approaches. BigXtha-Plug, a rapper from Dallas, has gained recognition for his soulful production and booming flows, drawing comparisons to The Notorious B.I.G. Zach Top, a country artist from Washington, is leading a neo-traditional revival with his distinct twang and old-school country music inspirations. Xavi, a Mexican American singer-songwriter, is pioneering a new subgenre called tumbados románticos by blending corridos tumbados with sad sier-reño melodies. Each artist brings a fresh perspective to their respective genres and is making waves in the music industry. [Extracted from the article]

The artists topping the genre's charts--and climbing the Hot 100--this past year did so with the help of producers encouraging influences from way outside Nashville ZACH BRYAN'S 'Something in the [...]

The article features Seth England, partner and chief executive officer (CEO) at entertainment company Big Loud. A background is provided on the education and earlier career of England in the music recording and publishing industry. It highlights the growth of Big Loud through an artist-development approach, England's expertise in connecting people on the business side of things including between manager and artist, and expansion in Australia and the United Kingdom.

In August 2021, Christian singer-songwriter Katy Nichole posted a snippet on TikTok singing lyrics from a recent writing session. The clip went viral--earning 1.9 million views to date --but presented [...]

When Kelsea Ballerini launched her career, she made a promise to herself: include one solo write on every album. As she readies her fourth full-length, Subject to Change, out Sept. [...]

While performing at a music festival in her hometown of Floyd, Va., in 2018, singer-songwriter Morgan Wade managed to get one of her CDs into the hands of Sadler Vaden, [...]

Jimmie Allen didn't technically release a new album in 2021, but his Rolodex still grew significantly: The country singersongwriter welcomed Monica and Babyface on the deluxe edition of last year's [...]

Anne Wilson grew up in Kentucky playing piano and dancing ballet but never considered singing--she dreamed of becoming an astronaut. That changed in 2017. when her older brother, Jacob, died [...]

The article features the top executives in the music industry who propelled their companies to new heights amidst the challenges. Among them are pop singer Taylor Swift, who was named as the 2023 Person of the Year, Universal Music Group (UMG) chairperson Lucian Grainge, Sony Music Group chairperson Rob Stringer, and Live Nation Entertainment president Michael Rapino.

This section presents views of several 2024 Grammy Award nominees on the significance of Grammy Awards. Topics discussed include the need for the community of artists to acknowledge each other's achievements according to singer Jon Batiste, the appreciation expressed by musician Dan Wilson for the work of both songwriters and artists, and the rewarding feeling associated with winning a Grammy Award described by record producer Mark Ronson.

The article reports on the album "Now and Then" by the Beatkes which made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at the seventh spot for the week ended November 18, 2023. It also presents the Billboard 200 with "1989" by Taylor Swift on the top spot, Global 200 with "Standing Next to You" by Jung Kook on top spot, Artist 100 with Jimmy Buffet on the seventh spot, and Top Holiday Albums with "Christmas" by Cher on the sixth spot.

The article announces that singer Bailey Zimmerman has received the 2023 Country Rookie of the Year award from the journal.

UTA Nashville agents Curt Motley and Nick Barnes were instrumental in producing the NBC special "Toby Keith: American Icon" to honor the late country music star. The special drew 4.7 million viewers and resulted in a significant increase in Keith's streams. Motley and Barnes also discussed their work at UTA Nashville, including their efforts to help country artists expand their careers beyond touring and their success in the Christian music genre. They also mentioned the growing popularity of country music streaming globally and the advantages of launching tours abroad for newer artists. The agents acknowledged the rising costs of touring but expressed optimism that the market will eventually stabilize. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with Americana Music Association executive director Jed Hilly is presented. Topics discussed include the origins of the Americana Music Association, its role in expanding the roots and Americana recognition at the Grammy Awards, and the celebration of contemporary artists' musicianship and artistry at the Americana Music Honors & Awards.