Bits & Pieces: Sam Williams has departed the MCA roster, sharing on social media, "I won’t pretend this transition isn’t difficult, but I'm hoping it's a tall open door to something amazing." Williams signed with the label (then UMG/Nashville) in 2021 (CAT 6/8/21).

SiriusXM has launched its annual slate of ad-free holiday channels, including "Country Christmas" (available on the app Nov. 4-Dec, 26 and on ch. 65 from Dec. 3-26) and "Holidays with Anne Murray and Friends" (on the app Nov. 4-Dec. 26).

BMG's JoJamie Hahr will moderate a book event with three authors – Broken Bow's Lee Adams, Girlilla Marketing's Jennie Smythe and industry vet Lisa Boullt – Nov. 21 at 5:30pm at Nashville's Books-A-Million (6718 Charlotte Pike).