Kasey Tyndall has inked a new deal with MNRK Music Group. To commemorate the occasion, the burgeoning country singer-songwriter and her new label released “Pulling Weeds,” the second single off the North Carolina native's upcoming self-titled debut. The track follows the first single, “Not As I’ve Done." Tyndall, who made the move to Nashville in 2015, will tour in support of Ella Langley throughout the month of November.

Pictured looking forward to trashing all of our emails are (l-r) MNRK Music Group's Giovanna Melchiorre and Hayley Pender-Ryall, Steadfast Management's Nick Hartley and Lindsey Ray and Tyndall (seated).

Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Megan Moroney and Jelly Roll are just a few of the country stars Brooks & Dunn have tapped for their upcoming album, Reboot II (Sony Nashville).

As the title suggests, the project is a follow-up to the Grammy-winning duo's 2019 set, Reboot, a collection of reimagined Brooks & Dunn classics, including "Brand New Man" and "Neon Moon." Produced by Dann Huff, the album debuted at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart.

Reboot II is expected to arrive 11/15. We could use a reboot of our own.

Handwritten lyrics from Billie Eilish, Morgan Wallen and Selena Gomez are being auctioned as part of Music Health Alliance's Lyrics for a Cause fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the latter's health care advocacy and resource programs.

Interested parties can bid in the live auction in person at Nashville's Musicians Hall of Fame on 11/20-21 or online through Julien's Auctions.

Among the highlights: Peter Frampton's “Do You Feel Like I Do” lyrics and an autographed Les Paul 50’s Top Translucent Black; Wallen's “Last Night” and “You Proof” lyrics handwritten by Ashley Gorley and signed by Wallen and Gorley; Eilish's “Chihiro” lyrics and autographed vinyl LP; Indigo Girls' “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” autographed lyrics; and Sixpence None the Richer's “Kiss Me” lyrics signed by Leigh Nash and Matt Slocum.

Also donating items to the cause are Slash and Myles Kennedy, Vince Gill, Sam Hunt, 3 Doors Down, Warren Haynes, Stephen Sanchez and Deanna Carter.

HITS' handwritten version of this news story will, thankfully, remain in the vault.

Columbia Nashville crooner Kameron Marlowe made his debut at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium on 10/26 with a spirited sold out performance.

Highlights included comedian Justin Danger-Nunley joining him for a shotgun beer-drinking challenge and an acoustic performance of the George Jones classic "The Grand Tour" with newcomer Belle Frantz.

After an appearance on Season 15 of The Voice in 2018, Marlowe relocated to Music City to pursue his career. By 2020, he had deals with Columbia Nashville, AMG and Sony/ATV Music Publishing. His debut album, We Were Cowboys, arrived in 2022, while his sophomore effort, Keepin' the Lights On, dropped in May.

Find the performance of "The Grand Tour" here and a photo of Marlowe wailing on the guitar above. Pictured below relieved not to be exposed to our wailing are (l-r) SMP's Rusty Gaston, Marlowe, Red Light Management's Kaitlin Madewell, SMP's Anna Weisband and Sony Music Nashville EVP/COO Ken Robold.

The Morgan Wallen Foundation is paying it forward in a big way by donating $500k worth of musical equipment to schools as part of his One Instrument at a Time initiative.

The campaign, staged in conjunction with the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, targeted students in 14 cities that the Big Loud/Mercury/Republic star hit on his just-completed One Night at a Time tour.

Explaining his desire to launch the effort, Wallen said "When I was a kid, access to music profoundly changed my life and gave me a sense of purpose. I want that for others, and I'm blessed to be able to provide instruments to these schools through my foundation. We really wanted to say a big thank you to these awesome communities that welcome us in and let us play for our fans.”

Tricia Williams, president and CEO of the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, added “We are grateful to the Morgan Wallen Foundation for their dedication to enhancing music education in our schools. Their generosity will make a profound difference in the lives of students, empowering them to unleash their potential and pursue their dreams.”

Pictured: Donelson Middle School Band, Nashville, with instruments donated by the Morgan Wallen Foundation

Warner Music Nashville headed to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville Friday (10/25) for an electrifying performance from Tyler Braden. Before the three-song set got underway, the country crooner was surprised with a plaque presentation honoring his newly RIAA gold-certified single, "Devil You Know." In addition to performing the track, he also did live renditions of his latest releases, "More Than A Prayer" and "Above the Water."

Pictured seconds away from busting out the two-step are (l-r) WMN VP Artist Development Justin Luffman, WHY&HOW Marketing Manager Aaryn Cantu, WHY&HOW CEO Halie Hampton, Braden, WMN VP A&R Stephanie Davenport and WMN SVP Creative Director Mike Dupree.

Chase Rice made his debut at Nashville's famed Bluebird Cafe in on Thursday night (10/24). The performance follows the surprise release of his Fireside Sessions album featuring all 25 songs from both 2023's I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell and Go Down Singin' as live, single-take versions with co-writers Lori McKenna, Jackson Dean, Hunter Phelps and Randy Montana, among others.

Pictured trying to fly away from us are (l-r) Why & How Management's Eddie Kloesel and Rhiannon Ferronetti, Rice, Why & How's Avery Bon and Halie Hampton Mosley and Essential Broadcast Media's Ebie McFarland.

Country Cares for St. Jude Kids held its 35th anniversary event in Memphis this week. During the swanky soirée, the organization announced it has raised more than $1b for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital over the last 35 years. Country stars Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi and Megan Moroney were on deck to provide music for the celebratory occasion.

As part of the notable milestone, a studio on the St. Jude campus has been dedicated in honor of Randy Owen and his wife, Kelly. Owens, a member of the band Alabama, helped found the Country Cares program in 1989 and its signature Angels Among Us award recognizing country music professionals for their commitment and service to St. Jude.

“What the country music community has been able to achieve through Country Cares is breathtaking,” Richard C. Shadyac Jr., president/CEO of  ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, said. “We are deeply honored and grateful for Randy Owen's passion and dedication in answering the call from our founder Danny Thomas to get involved and for rallying fellow artists, radio stations and fans for over three decades to support St. Jude.”

Pictured thanking the heavens HITS couldn't afford a flight to Graceland are (l-r) Republic’s Gary Spangler and Alex Coslov, Back Blocks’ Rakiyah Marshall, Big Loud’s Seth England, Republic’s Lucas Romeo, Mercury’s Tyler Arnold and Republic’s Mary Catherine Kinney.