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Forrest Frank Talks GMA Dove Awards Nominations, Success of ‘Good Day,’ Finding His Voice as an Artist: ‘This Whole Journey Has Felt Like a Gift’

Leading into this week’s GMA Dove Awards, Forrest Frank is one of the frontrunners with nods for new artist of the year and pop/contemporary recorded song of the year (“Good Day”). He’s also set to perform during Christian music’s biggest night, when the GMA Dove Awards are held Wednesday (Oct. 2) at Lipscomb University’s Allen […]

Leslie Fram Pens Farewell Letter to CMT Colleagues: ‘It’s Been My Complete Honor to Learn From You’

Leslie Fram, CMT’s highly respected senior vp of music strategy and talent, is among the staffers who have left the Nashville-based country music and lifestyle programming network as part of the broad staff cuts taking place at Paramount Global. Related CMT Undergoes Layoffs as Part of Paramount Global Restructuring 09/25/2024 Fram, Billboard‘s 2021 Country Power Players […]

Hailey Bieber Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With Justin Bieber By Posting Sweet Tribute to Late Designer Virgil Abloh: ‘We Miss You!’

Hailey Bieber celebrated her fifth wedding anniversary with Justin Bieber on Monday (Sept. 30) by posting a loving tribute to late fashion designer Virgil Abloh. She posted a picture of herself with the beloved fashion icon who created the custom Off-White gown and veil for the model’s wedding on what would have been Abloh’s 44th […]

TikTok ‘Walked Away’ From Talks With Merlin. Now Indie Songs by Nirvana, Phoebe Bridgers & More May Leave the App

Merlin, which negotiates digital licenses for a coalition of more than 30,000 independent labels around the world, told its members in a letter on Friday (Sept. 27) that TikTok “walked away” from talks to renew their TikTok license “before negotiations even began.” “[TikTok] informed us that they do not want to renew our deal,” the […]

Carlos Vives Gets His Own Radio Channel on SiriusXM

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate Carlos Vives‘ 30 years in music, the Colombian star is getting his own limited-run radio channel on SiriusXM. Hosted and curated by the “Fruta Fresca” singer himself, Carlos Vives Radio will “showcase the impact” he’s had on the industry and air hits from his extensive music catalog […]

Rascal Flatts Reunite for 25th Anniversary ‘Life Is a Highway’ Tour

Rascal Flatts are hitting the road in 2025, five years after announcing, and then cancelling, their final tour due to the pandemic. The multi-platinum country trio’s 21-date Life is a Highway tour kicks off Feb. 13 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane are the opening acts. “In 2020, we […]

Narcís Rebollo Appointed CEO and President of UMG’s Newly Standalone Global Talent Services Division

Narcís Rebollo has been appointed CEO and president of Global Talent Services, Universal Music Group’s full-service company for Latin artists spanning management, booking, live events, promotion and brand partnerships. In line with Rebollo’s appointment, which was announced by Universal Music on Tuesday (Oct. 1) and is effective immediately, Global Talent Services (GTS) becomes a standalone […]