GSTV, a national on-the-go video network targeting thousands of fuel retailers, has partnered with HYBE subsidiary, Big Machine Label Group, to deliver exclusive musical content to GSTV screens.

Launching with the new “Sound Bites Powered by Big Machine” series, more than 29k locations across the U.S. will offer users BTS looks, new music previews and more from the label group’s artist roster, which includes Sheryl Crow, Mötley Crüe, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett and Jackson Dean, among many others.

"Our partnership also brings robust opportunities for our brand partners to engage with Big Machine’s roster of talent in an unexpected and impactful way during a powerful moment of attention and consideration," GSTV EVP, Marketing Kristina Lutz said. "This is great for viewers, for artists and for our retail and brand partners – a true win/win/win.”

BMLG EVP, Label Operations Clay Hunnicutt expressed similar sentiments, adding, "We love being able to treat the millions of music lovers that stop at GSTV locations across the US to fresh, fun content and music from their favorite artists... and maybe even introduce them to their next favorite artist or song.”

The deal brings new offerings for brand integrations, including sponsorship of the BMLG 20-second content segment, integration into custom produced Big Machine content and custom promotions and content with BMLG artists. Something tells us they won't be coming to HITS for content opportunities. Watch a clip of "Sound Bites" below.

WCM and The Core Entertainment have signed a joint global publishing deal with blossoming singer-songwriter Hannah McFarland.

WCM Nashville Manager, A&R Bryce Sherlow called her "an incredibly insightful and talented songwriter" with "unique talent." The Core Entertainment CEOs Chief Zaruk and Simon Tikhman added McFarland's "star is so bright already."

The Alabama native moved to Nashville in 2016 with dreams of having a music career. She has since opened for country stars such as Kelsea Ballerini, Old Dominion and Travis Tritt. Last month, Zach Bryan brought her onstage in her home state to perform Kacey Musgraves’ part of the duo's chart-topping hit, “I Remember Everything.”

Pictured wondering how long it will take before someone from HITS ruins the photo are (l-r) Sherlow, Core's Bradley Kind, Zaruk, WCM's Ben Vaughn, Tikhman and McFarland in the front.

On the heels of making his Stagecoach debut, Post Malone has dropped his Amazon Music Original Cover of Brad Paisley’s “I’m Gonna Miss Her.”

Malone performed the track during his country covers set this weekend, giving his heartfelt take the chart-topping hit, which serves as his first official country release.

“Brad Paisley is the coolest motherfucker on the planet and an absolute legend. This song has meant so much to me for a long time and I’m honored to be able to cover it. I love you Brad,” said Malone.

For fans who couldn’t mosey on to the desert for the sold-out fest, Amazon Music was once again the exclusive streaming destination for all things Stagecoach.

Peep the surprise live performance below and listen to the new Amazon Original song here.

Kevin “Chief” Zaruk and Simon Tikhman’s The Core Entertainment is galloping into Stagecoach with slate of acts.

This year’s all-star lineup features The Core’s Josh Ross and Nickelback on Friday, plus Nate Smith and Bailey Zimmerman on Sunday, all of whom join the likes of Eric Church, Miranda Lambert and Morgan Wallen, among other buzzing acts.

As for the performances, fans can expect Ross to sing fan favorites and new tracks from his Complicated EP—which dropped last month—at the two sets he’s due for this weekend (3:20 on the Mane Stage and 6:10 at Bud Light Backyard).

Meanwhile, Nickelback will close out the Palomino stage on Friday night at 11:10pm. What special surprise awaits us then?

The Mane Stage will also see Smith and Zimmerman on Sunday at 4:25 and 6:50, respectively. Smith most recently wrapped his own headlining tour and is on the road with Wallen, as is Zimmerman, who will also grace Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse Cooking Demo activation on Sunday with HARDY at 5pm.

This year’s Stagecoach sold out less than a month after it went on sale, marking its biggest sales ever. Now break in those cowboy boots, boys and girls!

Sony Music Publishing Nashville has signed West Texas native Randall King to a global publishing agreement. The emerging country star has collected more than 300m streams with singles such as “You In A Honky Tonk,” “Hey Cowgirl” and “Mirror, Mirror.” He released his major label debut, Shot Glass (Warner), in 2022 and followed up with Into The Neon earlier this year.

Director, Creative A&R, SMPN Director, Creative A&R Aubrey Landon said she’s looking forward to championing King’s “fresh take on traditional country music,” which she believes “resonates with authenticity.”

Into The Neon arrived in January and was co-written by SMP songwriters Trannie Anderson, Jordan Walker and Michael Carter and Ben Hayslip, as well as artists Mitchell Tenpenny, Will Jones and Nate Smith, among others.

King is currently headlining shows across the U.S. and will be heading to Europe before 2024 is up. Pictured about to get their two-step on are (l-r) Durango Management's Scott Gunter, Landon, King, SMP Nashville's Rusty Gaston and Durango's Clayton Toney.

If you’re sick of our being in the desert, sorry not sorry because we’re heading back for our third and final week this month as AEG/Goldenvoice's rootin’ tootin’ Stagecoach hits the Empire Polo Field 4/26-28. Set times have officially been revealed, so here’s a sampling of some of the must-see sets and must-be places of the weekend.

In addition to headliners Eric Church, Miranda Lambert and Morgan Wallen, the sold-out fest is brimming with hot country (and country-friendly) talent. If we could see each and every set, we would, but since science hasn’t yet figured out how to put us in two places at once, we can at least supply you with a smattering of what we’re sure will be cookin’ up some heat—and maybe you can figure out how to be in two places at once.

Performances

Friday
Wyatt Flores, Josh Ross, Josh Abbott Band, Hailey Whitters, Carin León, Elle King, Dwight Yoakam, Jelly Roll, Eric Church, Nickelback

Saturday
Stephen Wilson Jr., Tenille Townes, MC4D, Maddie & Tae, Luke Grimes, ERNEST, Charley Crockett, Willie Nelson & Family, Leon Bridges, Post Malone, Miranda Lambert, Diplo

Sunday
Ashley Cooke, The War and Treaty, Charles Wesley Godwin, Nate Smith, Megan Moroney, Clint Black, Bailey Zimmerman, The Beach Boys, HARDY, Morgan Wallen, Wiz Khalifa

The Stagecoach lineup, like that of Coachella, is overseen by Goldenvoice EVP and festival mastermind Stacy Vee, who ensures that the late-April desert spectacular’s offerings extend beyond traditional country, as evidenced by acts such as Elle King, Carin León and Megan Moroney (not to mention the aforementioned Nickelback, Bridges, Posty, Diplo, Beach Boys and Wiz).

As for special guests, your guess is as good as ours, but we can’t help but wonder: Will Beyoncé hit the stage? During Coachella Weekend 1, fans were quick to point out an airplane banner promoting COWBOY CARTER, while Weekend 2 saw a large ad for the album on a semi parked on the grounds. Stay tuned (and hydrated), y’all.

Events

Friday
Patrón Midnight Rodeo at the Gallery Desert House, 11pm-3am

Saturday
Stagecoach Day Party, La Quinta, 10am-5pm
Desert Oasis: Stagecoach, Drift Palm Springs, 9am-4pm
Country Night and Winston House Present "The Dive," Palm Springs, 12-5pm

Sunday
Swimsuits & Cowboy Boots at the Gallery Desert House, 1pm-4pm
Desert Oasis: Stagecoach, Drift Palm Springs, 10am-4pm

Singer-songwriter Thunderstorm Artis has dropped his latest track, “My Story,” via ONErpm.

Offering a story of redemption, the single was penned by Hawaii native Artis, alongside award-winning songwriter Jess Cates and producer, drummer and songwriter Colton Price.

“This song is about a person who was lost but found love through a relationship with Jesus,” said Artis, who rose to fame in 2020 as a finalist on Season 18 of The Voice. “The song conveys a message of hope, strength and faith in the power of love and salvation.”

After touring with Train last summer and opening for the Zac Brown Band last fall, Artis currently on his own Don’t Let Me Let You Go Tour. Click here for tickets and stream “My Story” here.

Photo credit: James Stukenberg

Coachella is barely over and here we are talking about AEG/Goldenvoice's country extravaganza, Stagecoach, which should be bigger than ever. Seriously, look at that lineup. With country and Americana dominating the charts, expect a rip-roaring weekend.

No wonder the fest's 2024 iteration had the biggest on-sale of its 16-year history. Stagecoach is due to gallop through Empire Polo Field in Indio, Ca., from 4/26-28.

Stagecoach’s 2024 lineup is led by Eric Church, Miranda Lambert and Morgan Wallen, plus a country covers set from Post Malone and perfs from such wildly diverse acts as Jelly Roll, Willie Nelson and Leon Bridges, Nickelback, Diplo and Wiz Khalifa. And whatever Guy Fieri’s Stagecoach Smokehouse continues to be? That'll be happening too. And don't forget the expanded Rhinestone Saloon, where no self-respecting cowpoke would order a Vodka soda.

Luke Bryan, Kane Brown and Chris Stapleton topped the Stagecoach lineup last year, but that was only the tip of the cactus, as ZZ Top, Luke Grimes, Bryan Adams and Melissa Etheridge also dropped by amid the triple-digit temperatures.