Over the past 24 hours, the music industry has seen several significant developments across various genres.
In Nashville, there have been some notable moves and launches. Grammy-winning artist Kacey Musgraves has signed with the relaunched Lost Highway Records, marking her return to the label she was last part of before it was folded into Mercury Nashville in 2012[3].
Leslie Fram, a music industry powerhouse, has launched a new business venture called FEMco (Fram Entertainment & Music), which will focus on artist development, talent booking, production, and B2B connectivity within Nashville’s entertainment world[3].
Country superstar Morgan Wallen has introduced his own publishing company, Wilder Music, which has already signed hit songwriter Jared Mullins in partnership with Warner Chappell Music Nashville[3].
In another notable event, Steve Earle was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry by his longtime friend and fellow Opry member Vince Gill[3].
Trisha Yearwood is also embarking on a new era in her musical journey by partnering with Virgin Music Group. This deal will cover both new music and her recent catalog via her own Gwendolyn Records imprint, reconnecting her with MCA Nashville, her longtime label home from 1990 to 2006[3].
On the charts front, Billboard's latest Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for May 10, 2025, shows Doechii reaching a new peak with "Anxiety," while Alex Warren continues his rise with "Ordinary." Kendrick Lamar and SZA are also maintaining their presence on the chart with "Luther"[5].
In other industry news, there have been several recent hires and promotions announced across various music companies, including Range Music, Dynamic Talent, Downtown, and AEG, reflecting ongoing changes and growth within the industry[1].
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