Jay Williams News

Playhouse on Park to Host Panel Exploring the Humanity of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2026

Playhouse on Park will host a free panel discussion: “The Man Behind the Movement: The Humanity of Faith, Power, and Vulnerability in Public Leadership.

Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern to Retire at the End of 2026

by Josh Sharpe — January 14, 2026

Sarah Trahern, CEO of the  Country Music Association (CMA), will retire at the end of 2026, marking the conclusion of her 12-year-tenure in the role.

OZ Arts Nashville to Present BEYOND BOURBON: A Benefit Bash

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 4, 2025

Many of Tennessee's most distinctive distillers and brewers have been confirmed for contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville's popular fall fundraiser, Beyond Bourbon: A Benefit Bash.

CMA Announces Nominees for 2023 CMA Touring Awards

by Michael Major — December 11, 2023

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2023 CMA Touring Awards, which highlight vital behind-the-scenes members of the Country Music touring industry.

CMA Announces Expansive Changes to Its CMA Touring Awards Honors

by Michael Major — September 26, 2023

New this year, the 2023 CMA Touring Awards will add five categories to its current 15 categories.

The War And Treaty Ink Major Label Deal with UMG Nashville

by Michael Major — May 20, 2022

Powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty have signed their first major record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville.

SiriusXM Launches Holy Culture Radio

by Michael Major — April 21, 2022

Holy Culture Radio will include Straight Ministry Heat Mix, where host DJ I Rock Jesus introduces people to The Gospel of Jesus Christ, and The Underground Gospel Hip-Hop Show, where Jay Williams helps to launch indie faith-based artists, personifying the notion of having a great time while inspirin

Audio Drama THE IRON HEEL to be Released in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 23, 2021

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ABC to Present 'NBA Countdown Presented by Mountain Dew: NBA Restart'

by Kaitlin Milligan — July 7, 2020

“NBA Countdown presented by Mountain Dew: NBA Restart,” led by host Maria Taylor and featuring analysts Paul Pierce, Jalen Rose, Jay Williams and ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, will air live, SATURDAY, JULY 25 (8:00-10:00 p.

Country Music Association Hosts Eighth Annual CMA Touring Awards

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 22, 2020

The Country Music Association presented industry honors at the Eighth Annual CMA Touring Awards Tuesday, Jan.

Carol Albert's 'Stronger Now' Set to Drop January 31

by Sarah Jae Leiber — December 5, 2019

Embarking on a fresh new chapter in her life musically, emotionally and spiritually, Carol Albert builds upon the inspiring career-shifting momentum of her recent Billboard Top Ten chart successes with her perfectly titled new full-length album Stronger Now.

Country Music Association To Honor Tony Conway With CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 25, 2019

The Country Music Association will honor Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management founder/owner Tony Conway with its 2019 CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award.

2019 CMA TOURING AWARDS Nominations Announced

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 1, 2019

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2019 CMA Touring Awards, which highlight vital behind-the-scenes members of the touring industry.

Joseph Conner, EJ Gaines, Adrien Good, Mike Molinar, Liz Rose And Ben Vaughn Join Music Health Alliance Board Of Directors

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 8, 2019

Music industry executives Joseph Conner (Essential Broadcast Media), EJ Gaines (Capitol CMG/Motown Gospel), Adrien Good (Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy), Mike Molinar (Big Machine Music), Liz Rose (Liz Rose Music) and Ben Vaughn (Warner Chappell Music) have joined the Board of Di