Entries by Michael Glynn

INAUGURAL ORIGINS IMPACT AWARDS MARK FIRST-EVER AWARDS EVENT CELEBRATING BLACK AND BROWN ARTISTS IN COUNTRY MUSIC

The Origins Impact Awards celebrated the remarkable contributions of black and brown artists in country music on November 21, 2024, at the National Museum of African American Music. Presented by Origins Music Group and sponsored by Truist Wealth, SESAC, Immersive Events, Lee Henry Events, L & T Spirits, and food sponsors Original Wings and Noir, […]

RANDY OWEN RECEIVES BMI ICON AWARD DURING 2024 BMI COUNTRY AWARDS

BMI presented its 2024 BMI Country Awards this evening, honoring the unparalleled career of BMI Icon Award recipient Randy Owen as well as the Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year. The 72nd annual event also celebrated the top songwriters and music publishers behind this past year’s 50 most-performed songs in Country music. BMI’s […]

EMILY ANN ROBERTS RELEASES MAGICAL AND TIMELESS RENDITION OF CHRISTMAS CLASSIC “JOY TO THE WORLD”

Country neotraditionalist, Emily Ann Roberts, added her signature bluegrass-infused smokey mountain flair to the Christmas favorite “Joy to the World” – out today! The song and accompanying music video are sure to get fans in the festive spirit in a vibrant, uptempo blend of Appalachian roots music. “Christmas has always been my favorite time of […]

IT’S AWARDS WEEK IN NASHVILLE

n Nashville was abuzz this week. It’s known as “Awards Week” with all your favorite recording artists off the road and gathering with songwriters, producers, and their families to honor the best of country music. Honoring the songwriters and the songs were the SESAC Awards, the ASCAP Awards, and the BMI Awards, topped off by […]

CHRISTIAN HAYES UNDERSCORES THE BEAUTY OF IMPERFECTION WITH “WILDFLOWER,” AVAILABLE NOW!

Capitol Records recording artist Christian Hayes has poetically drawn on his life experiences growing up in the foothills of Appalachia since his grandfather gifted him his first journal at seven years old. While his debut EP Last I Love You, released in September, followed Hayes’ journey navigating heartbreak and growing up, he’s now offering an […]

EMERGING ARTIST EMILY BROOKE RELEASES NEW ALBUM “ALL OF THE PIECES (unplugged)” – OUT NOW!

Rising country-pop artist Emily Brooke releases her new album all of the pieces (unplugged). The album guides listeners through an emotional journey, reflecting on Brooke’s personal experiences with love and healing. “I am so excited about the release of my new album all of the pieces (unplugged). I’ve been anticipating this for a long time […]

ASHLEY McBRYDE SEARCHES FOR CONNECTION AMONG LOST LEGENDS AND EMPTY HORIZONS WITH “AIN’T ENOUGH COWBOY SONGS” ON DECEMBER 6

Hailed as “country’s most down-to-earth songwriter” by The New York Times, CMA Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Ashley McBryde offers poetic nostalgia with “Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs,” set for release Friday, December 6 via Warner Music Nashville. Written by McBryde with Chris Harris and Patrick Savage, “Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs” emerged from a shared […]