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Signage: Singer-songwriter Briana Calhoun signs with Sony Music Nashville, in partnership with Kix Brooks. In addition to her songwriting career, Calhoun is Exec. Dir. and founder of nonprofit Hope on the Inside, alongside partner Brooks. Pictured (back, l-r) are: Sony's Rusty Gaston, David Hawkins and Cam Caldwell; (front, l-r) Calhoun and Brooks.
Bits & Pieces: Lady A, Ernest and Hardy helped raise more than $1.8 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the fifth annual St. Jude Presents: Curated.
Blake Shelton made a surprise visit at Ada High School in Ada, OK to celebrate the launch and expansion of his hometown’s music program on behalf of nonprofit Music Will.
Founder Briana Calhoun and songwriters Bob DiPiero and Tim Nichols will perform during nonprofit Hope On The Inside's charitable writers’ round at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville Nov. 1; tickets here.
Granger Smith partnered with Hope Found to provide supplies to areas affected by Hurricane Helene. He'll also donate proceeds from his Like A River — The Farewell Tour — Live album (out 10/18). Smith will also broadcast his nationally syndicated After MidNite With Granger Smith show from the flood-impacted Appalachians for three nights, beginning tonight (10/15).
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