Bits & Pieces: Ashley McBryde was awarded an honorary doctorate of music from her alma mater, Arkansas State University, during the school's May 10 commencement. Watch the moment here. In her remarks, McBryde said, "I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of and the magic of making music, and hopefully I will inspire others to do so."

Audacy KWJJ/Portland, OR morning hosts Nick Steele and Kristen Flowers created a minute-long song for the new Pope, focused on his Chicago heritage. Listen here.

MusiCares' second annual Mindful May event is set for May 21 from 12-4pm at Riverside Revival in Nashville. The free event for the music industry will include wellness activations and a panel on the importance of mental health featuring psychologist Dave Verhaagen, artists Grace Bowers and Drake White, and MusiCares' Candress Suber. RSVP here.