Boom Town: Former MCA Nashville Dir./Southwest Promotion Kaileen Mangan Smith has joined publishing company Boom Music Group as Mgr./Creative. Smith departed MCA earlier this month (CAT 7/18) after two years in that position and a previous two years there as Coord./Promotion, with a year as Arista Dir./Midwest Promotion in between (CAT 7/16/21). Reach her here.
The Summer 2026 Print Special featuring:
Country Radio Hall
of Famers
Eric Church's Sinners @ 20
ACM Radio Winners & Carter Faith
Troy Tomlinson:
The Interview
2026 ACM Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 ACM Nominees
Inside This Issue:
MC-Yay At Ryman Lunch
Disruption Junction
You Look Like You Love Me
The Day Ahead