Industry Ink: Laura Veltz, Big Loud, Kameron Marlowe, Craig Morgan, Mallory Murphy, More

Laura Veltz will host the inaugural Songwriter Soup fundraiser on Jan. 13 at The Listening Room…

Laura Veltz To Host Inaugural ‘Songwriter Soup’ Fundraiser

Laura Veltz will host the inaugural Songwriter Soup fundraiser on Jan. 13 at The Listening Room in Nashville. Walker Hayes will join Veltz during the round, with additional songwriters to be announced soon. Tickets are on sale now.

Big Loud Raises More Than $7k For Cancer Research

Pictured (L-R): Taylor Tucker (Office Manager, Big Loud), Jamie Baranski (Coordinator, Sync, Big Loud), Patch Culbertson (EVP/GM, Big Loud), Jessy Blackman (Coordinator, Media/PR, Big Loud), Owen Pinion (Executive Assistant, Big Loud), Lauren Thomas (SVP, Promotion, Big Loud Records), Sarah Headley (Director, Promotion, Big Loud Records), Ava Boney (Director, A&R, Big Loud Rock), Ashley Petro (Executive Assistant, Big Loud Records). Photo: Matthew Pinion

Big Loud laced up for the second straight year with Music’s Team for a Cure, the T.J. Martell Foundation’s peer-to-peer fundraising program, at Run Nash on Saturday, Oct. 24. The team raised more than $7,300 for cancer research, topping its $5,000 goal.

Kameron Marlowe Performs At Detroit Lions Halftime Show

Kameron Marlowe. Photo: Courtesy of Detroit Lions

Kameron Marlowe took the stage at the Detroit Lions Halftime Show during their game against the Green Bay Packers over the weekend.

Marlowe performed “I Won’t” and “No Need For Leavin’,” both set to be featured on his upcoming self-titled album dropping Jan. 22.

Craig Morgan Performs National Anthem at Tennessee Titans’ Salute To Service Game

Craig Morgan. Photo: Jessie Rogers/Tennessee Titans

Craig Morgan performed the national anthem at the Tennessee Titan’s Salute To Service game on Oct. 25.

The special game included a surprise on field moment as Morgan helped to honor U.S. Army combat veteran Marcus Hollis , who was injured while serving our nation. He joined as the Titans and Permobil presented Hollis with a custom wheelchair.

Station West Names Mallory Murphy Director Of Operations & Creative Development

Station West has named Mallory Murphy as Director of Operations and Creative Development. Murphy brings more than a decade of entertainment operations and production experience, most recently at Activision/Raven Software.

“Station West has the talent, facilities and expertise to make world-class music,” says Murphy. “My focus is helping create more opportunities for that music, and the people behind it, to reach new audiences and industries.”

Gillian Smith Signs With Angel Oak Music Group

Gillian Smith has signed with Angel Oak Music Group for management, publishing and label services.

Smith has made appearances at Carolina Country Music Fest and Barefoot Country Music Fest, and supported Parker McCollum, Cole Swindell, Craig Morgan, Jon Pardi and Bailey Zimmerman. She was named Best Female Country Artist at the 2025 Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame Awards. Smith’s new single “Old Flame” is set for release on Nov. 13.

Talent, charisma, and charm rarely combine in one artist. Gillian Smith is the total package,” says Jon Lawhon , President, Angel Oak Music Group

“I have been fortunate enough to work with Gillian since she was 19, and even then her talent and hard work surpassed grown adults in this business. I feel so blessed to get to continue to work with her and her records moving forward, and to expand her team with Angel Oak.” says Sam Grow .

Jason Lovins Band Signs With StowTown Records

The Jason Lovins Band has signed with StowTown Records. The band made their label debut with their new single “We’re Letting Hope In.”

“The Jason Lovins Band has carved out a unique space in the music industry through impactful music that carries a powerful message,” says StowTown Records President and CEO Landon Beene . “Our StowTown Records team is honored to be the first to represent this amazing group with label support, and we believe deeply in both the music and the potential to expand their reach within the broader worship community.”

“Beyond the artistry, there is a sincere passion to serve and inspire others, and we are excited to help champion that calling and the impact it can have on the Church and beyond,” adds StowTown Records Director of A&R Mary Alice Lovelace .