Academy of Country Music names new chief executive
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) appointed Andy Schuon as its new chief executive, Variety reported. Schuon, a veteran concert promoter and live-events executive, takes over the organization that oversees the ACM Awards and other country-music industry initiatives. The announcement signals a leadership transition at one of the genre's most prominent trade bodies, with Schuon expected to steer ACM programming, partnerships, and membership strategy going forward.
LOCASH announces 'Let the Country Music Play Tour'
Country duo LOCASH revealed plans for a headlining run titled the "Let the Country Music Play Tour," according to MusicRow.com. The tour extends the duo's touring activity into a new concert cycle and provides a platform for promoting their catalog to live audiences across multiple markets. Additional routing, ticketing, and on-sale details were tied to the announcement carried by the industry trade.
Industry context
The dual developments come during a typically busy summer stretch for the country-music business, with major organizations refreshing leadership and established acts mapping out fall and winter touring. Industry observers view the Schuon appointment as a signal that ACM intends to lean further into live-event expertise, while LOCASH's tour reflects continuing demand for established duo acts on mid-sized venues.
What to watch next
Upcoming milestones include the formal rollout of LOCASH's tour routing and on-sale dates, and ACM's first public programming moves under Schuon's tenure, including preparations tied to the next ACM Awards cycle.
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