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Damon Whiteside Steps Down as Academy of Country Music CEO
Damon Whiteside will step down as Academy of Country Music CEO in June 2026 after six years of record-breaking growth and organizational transformation.
Munsick Plants Flag in Historic Deadwood With New Cowboy Bar
Country artist Ian Munsick will open a cowboy bar and western grill inside Deadwood's historic Landmark Hotel & Casino this August, featuring performance stages and a recording studio.
Gabi Hartmann Creates Healing Soundscapes on La Femme Album
French singer-songwriter Gabi Hartmann releases La Femme Aux Yeux De Sel, a concept album that blends international influences and tells the story of a fictional character whose salt tears threaten her sight.
Ghetts sentenced to 12 years for fatal hit-and-run crash
British rapper Ghetts was sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing a Nepali student in a hit-and-run crash while driving at 74mph in a 30mph zone in London.
Claire Rosinkranz channels chronic illness into sophomore effort
Claire Rosinkranz transforms a three-year battle with chronic illness into her sophomore album My Lover, exploring themes of sickness, recovery, and love through alt-pop songcraft.
Rabbit Has A Gun Emerges From Paris With Gothic Revival 'Cherry Wine'
Rabbit Has A Gun returns after years away with gothic rock single "Cherry Wine," recorded in Paris as a one-woman operation blending 2000s nostalgia with raw emotional honesty.
Lion King Opening Song Translation Blows Minds on Social Media
The viral translation of Lebo M.'s opening Lion King vocals reveals the Zulu lyrics simply mean 'Look! There's a lion! Oh my God!' rather than the profound message fans expected.
Turnstile Honors Late Stone Roses Bassist With Atmospheric Cover
Turnstile recorded an atmospheric cover of The Stone Roses' "I Wanna Be Adored" for Triple J, honoring late bassist Mani while showcasing their evolution from hardcore to mainstream success.
Marshall Launches Amplify Program to Fund Struggling Music Venues
Marshall's new Amplify membership program dedicates 1% of customer purchases to supporting independent music venues worldwide through equipment, events, and partnerships.
Germany's Music Market Hits Wall as Streaming Can't Save Physical Crash
Germany's music market grew just 2.3% in 2025 as streaming gains couldn't offset a 5.9% physical sales decline, with CDs dropping 11.3% despite modest vinyl growth.
Too Lost Unveils Shield Against AI Music Fraud on Streaming Platforms
Too Lost launched Profile Defender to help artists detect and remove AI-generated fake music from their streaming profiles, addressing recent incidents affecting artists like Blaze Foley and Toto.
Rissi Palmer Drops Truth Bombs on New 'Perspectives' EP
Rissi Palmer released her first EP since 2019 called Perspectives, featuring deeply personal songs about aging, relationships, and life experience while continuing her advocacy for Black women in country music.
Harris, Krauss Lead All-Star O Brother Tribute at Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry hosted an all-star tribute concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, featuring Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Billy Strings and many other roots music luminaries.
Mary Kutter Partners with WME for Global Live Performance Push
Country songwriter Mary Kutter signed with WME for global live representation as she transitions from behind-the-scenes writing to full-time performing.
Koe Wetzel Gets Hero's Welcome as Texas Hometown Declares His Day
Koe Wetzel received a surprise hometown celebration in Pittsburg, Texas, where city officials declared February 28th as 'Koe Wetzel Day' and unveiled a downtown mural in his honor.
BMI Taps Asurion Veteran John Powenski for Chief HR Role
John Powenski joined BMI as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, bringing over a decade of enterprise HR leadership experience from companies like Asurion and Capital One.
Sherry May Brings 24 Years of Venue Magic to Conway Entertainment
Industry veteran Sherry May joins Conway Entertainment Group to lead their new venue consulting division, bringing 24 years of experience transforming concert venues and amphitheater operations.
Turnstile Takes Grammy Win Victory Lap, Calls Artists World Mirrors
Turnstile used their Grammy and BRIT Awards success to advocate for artists speaking out on political issues, with frontman Brendan Yates stating musicians should serve as mirrors reflecting world events.
Gibson Inks Deal With G Major After Belmont Songwriter Win
Ella Gibson signed with G Major Mgmt after winning Belmont University's Spring Songwriter's Showcase, adding another emerging female artist to the management company's strategic roster.
Draiman Challenges White Over Iran Strike Comments in Public Spat
Disturbed's David Draiman publicly challenged Jack White to discuss their opposing views on Iran military strikes after White criticized the campaign on social media.