The Americana Music Association celebrated distinguished members of its community last night, revealing the winners of the 22nd Annual Americana Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium. A world-class group of musical innovators garnered coveted awards, including Billy Strings (Artist of the Year), Tyler Childers (Album of the Year), …

Yesterday, Influence Media Partners (Influence Media) and Warner Chappell Music Nashville (WCM Nashville) announced their partnership with CMA-Award winning and GRAMMY® nominated songwriter, producer, and DJ Jesse Frasure. The partnership was led by Frasure’s longtime collaborator Ben Vaughn, President & CEO, WCM Nashville, alongside Lylette Pizarro, Founder & Co-Managing Partner …

Artist and songwriter Anne Wilson was rendered speechless as her Capitol Christian Music Group team surprised her with a celebration to announce that her debut single “My Jesus” is now certified PLATINUM by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The ballad has continued to fuel Wilson’s career as it …

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will feature songwriter Luke Laird in the next installment of its in-depth interview series Poets and Prophets. The series features songwriters who have made significant contributions to country music. The program will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 2:30 p.m. in …

Bobby Bare will be honored with the Frances Williams Preston Mentor Award at the upcoming Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala on Wednesday, October 11, it was announced today by Mark Ford, Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF). “Throughout his storied career, Bobby Bare has changed …

On the heels of earning 20 No. Ones in a matter of just 10 years, Thomas Rhett just cinched his 21st career No. One with “Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings)” (The Valory Music Co.) on the Country Aircheck/MediaBase chart and 19th No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. First heard …

Mercury Nashville / Range Music recording artist Luke Grimes announced that he will be releasing an eight-song EP on October 20, Pain Pills Or Pews. Grimes wrote six of the songs on the Dave Cobb produced project. Fans can now pre-save Pain Pills Or Pews. On Friday, Sept. 22, they …

Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of rising country music artist Clayton Mullen. The exclusive worldwide publishing agreement, effective immediately, will include Mullen’s full catalog and all future works. Clayton Mullen was raised in the Northeast and his interest in writing and performing developed during his time in college at …

The Grand Ole Opry will remember one of country music’s all-time most-loved voices Sat., Oct. 14 with I Wonder Do You Think Of Me: The Opry Remembers Keith Whitley. The show is set to feature performances and remembrances from Whitley’s widow Lorrie Morgan and his son Jesse Keith Whitley as …

The Americana Music Association has announced its performers and presenters for the 22nd annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place in Nashville on Sept. 20 at the Ryman Auditorium. This year’s Honors & Awards will deliver performances from award winning legends, buzzworthy new artists, and longtime fan favorites including 49 …