The CountFROM A(BRAMS) TO Z(EDD): YOUR 2025 FESTIVAL HEADLINERS
BRANDON SILVERSTEIN NAMED CEO OF AVEX MUSIC GROUP
Jack Harlow, "Just Us" f/ Doja Cat
Atlantic rap-pop dynamo Harlow has undeniable (let’s face it: steamy) chemistry with guest Doja, and video for this frisky duet (directed by Neal Farmer) is further elevated by a brace of celebrity cameos. If only we could get a table at that restaurant.
Directed by @neal_farmstrong
The CountTRAVIS SCOTT PLOTS GLOBAL FALL STADIUM SHOWS
IT'S OFFICIAL: CONCORD ACQUIRES STEM
NASHVILLE
CHESNEY, CASH, BROWN NAMED TO COUNTRY HALL
Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash and producer Tony Brown make up the Country Music Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.
CANDICE WATKINS DEPARTING BIG LOUD
The exec is leaving the House of England amicably after six successful years.
LAINEY, BLAKE, ERIC TO PERFORM ON ACMS
I’m Blake Shelton, Eric Church and Lainey Wilson are the first performers to be announced for the 60th annual ACM Awards, which stream on Prime Video on 5/8.
MADDOX BATSON READY TO DANCE
The 15-year-old phenom looks to build on his buzzy hit "X's" with his debut EP, First Dance.
BIG MOVES AT CMA
The Music City powerhouse has announced a slew of new hires and promotions from within.
Morgan Wallen, "I'm A Little Crazy" (lyric video)
New MW music is always an event, and we expect his new album, I’m the Problem (due 5/30 via Big Loud/Mercury/Republic), to rule the roost for the foreseeable future. On this thoughtful but infectious tune, he ponders being a little crazy in a world that’s stark raving mad.
CHART FINAL: IT’S CARTI’S PARTY
UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA UPGRADES A&R TEAM
j-hope, "MONA LISA"
BTS member j-hope (via BIGHIT, of course) sticks to the pop essentials on this playful jam, and the video is replete with just the sort of high-energy choreography you’ve been missing. But the art museum setting, befitting the song’s title, endows the proceedings with high-culture gravitas. It’ll make you smile, however enigmatically.
PUB CRAWLING
SONY PUB RAPS UP DEAL WITH MTECH
RIDINGS ARRIVES AT SMP U.K.
The London-based singer-songwriter is prepping her third album.
WCM INKS COLOMBIAN HITMAKER RYAN CASTRO
Warner Chappell Music has signed Colombian sensation Ryan Castro to a worldwide administration agreement.
SEVDALIZA INKS WITH SONY PUB
The rising star and CREATE signee has found a home for her songs at the pubco.
ALEX WARREN, "Ordinary"
This Atlantic singer-songwriter is crushing it on both sides of the, um, Atlantic, thanks to this gorgeously emotional pop track, which is a U.S. and global smash at Spotify. The enchanting video reminds us of what love can do.