UTA has signed country singer-songwriter Emily Ann Roberts for worldwide representation in all areas. Roberts is managed by Starstruck Entertainment’s Narvel Blackstock and Berkley Kriz. Roberts – a Knoxville, Tenn. native – first rose to prominence with her runner-up finish on season 9 of The Voice as a member of …
Read More »Parker McCollum Goes Gold On “Handle On You”
MCA Nashville recording artist Parker McCollum’s rise continues with the RIAA Gold certification of his current hit single, “Handle On You.” (listen above) The track is his fastest growing single to date, surpassing 120 million global streams and currently Top 5-and-climbing at country radio. Yesterday, McCollum was presented with a …
Read More »Big Loud Records Signs Charles Wesley Godwin
Big Loud Records announced today the expansion of its artist roster, signing Appalachian country-folk original Charles Wesley Godwin. “I’m thrilled to partner up with Big Loud Records for this next chapter of my career. Their enthusiasm and belief in my music matches that of my family, friends, bandmates, and team,” …
Read More »ACM’s Announce Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks As Hosts
The Academy of Country Music announced today that global superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks will host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT/5 p.m. PDT, which will stream live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. This …
Read More »Carson Peters and Iron Mountain Sign With Billy Blue Records
Billy Blue Records has signed bluegrass band, Carson Peters and Iron Mountain. The band is led by Carson Peters, from Piney Flats, TN. Carson has made numerous national TV appearances including his performance on the fiddle with bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs at the 52nd Annual CMA Awards. Most recently, Carson …
Read More »Brit Taylor Makes Her Opry Debut
After being in Nashville more than a decade and releasing two albums – Real Me and Kentucky Blue – Brit Taylor made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry March 22. Wearing a blue chrome floor-length dress with bell sleeves custom designed by Paige Moore, a young Nashville-based designer. She …
Read More »Carly Pearce Scores Her 4th Number One
Fresh off her historic GRAMMY® Award win, reigning ACM Awards Female Artist of the Year Carly Pearce has earned her fourth career No. 1 at Country radio with “What He Didn’t Do” (Big Machine Records) as the song officially reigns atop the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart. The gold-certified hit has amassed over 235 …
Read More »Twitty & Lynn Coming To The Troubadour
Tayla Lynn, granddaughter of legendary singer and songwriter Loretta Lynn, and Tre Twitty, grandson of Loretta Lynn’s longtime musical partner, the incomparable Conway Twitty, are set to do just that at Loretta Lynn’s 5th Annual Birthday Bash on Saturday, April 15 at 3 p.m. at the Troubadour Nashville Theater (2416 …
Read More »Grand Ole Opry Celebrates Ronnie Milsap’s 80th Birthday
The Grand Ole Opry celebrated the 80th birthday of legendary Opry member Ronnie Milsap with a special “Ronnie Milsap & Friends” Opry performance on Saturday night. Milsap’s celebration featured performances by the legend himself plus some of his biggest fans and fellow Opry members including Trace Adkins, Mandy Barnett, Little …
Read More »Brandy Clark’s New Self Titled Album Drops May 19
Brandy Clark will return this spring with her new self-titled album—out May 19 on Warner Records. Produced by 9-time Grammy winning Brandi Carlile, the album showcases Clark’s versatility with eleven songs that span the emotional spectrum, including the first single, “Buried,” which is out today. (listen above) Of the project, …
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