Funk You Up: 
Big Yellow Dog Music Creative Mgr. Lauren Funk has been promoted to Sr. Creative Director. In her new role, Funk will lead the creative services team responsible for writer management and song plugging. Funk, a Belmont University graduate, has been with the company for three years. Reach her here.
The Year End Print Special
featuring:
The Year In Music:
Morgan, Ella & More
CMA Radio Winners
Recap The Week
Label Of The Year
Big Loud Turns 10
BMG's Jon Loba:
The Interview
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees
Inside This Issue:
Exstream: What Is Mainstream Country?
You Never Forget Your First … Cousin
Survey Says: NuVoodoo Research
