A MIDYEAR PHOTO GALLERY

Is 2024 really already nearly half over? Where does the time go? Aside from the excessive napping, binge-watching and record-setting gummy consumption, we mean? Anyhoo, as the summer heat sets in, we offer you some sizzling tableaux reflecting the latest developments in the biz—co-starring such luminaries as Jon Loba, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, Jeremy Erlich, Lucy Dickins, Jon Platt, Rusty Gaston, Cris Lacy, Eric Greenspan and legendary rockers Queen. It’s just the sort of visual storytelling you need to ease you into the weekend. But take it easy on those gummies—we’re a little concerned about you.

Spotted in Nashville: Spotify's Joe Hadley, Jeremy Erlich and Dustee Jenkins with CMA Fest and Spotify House surprise guest Post Malone. Apparently Hadley and Erlich missed the cowboy-hat memo.

Hall of Fame Numbers: Sony Music Publishing Chairman/CEO Jon Platt, Ashley Gorley and SMP Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony.*


Don't Call It a Comeback: Biz legend Doug Morris with Paramount Global bidder Edgar Bronfman Jr.

Blocks and a Buster: Back Blocks' Autumn Ledgin, Rakiyah Marshall and Tucker Wetmore with HITS' Todd Hensley

On a Roll: BBR/BMG star Jelly Roll and BMG North America boss Jon Loba ready to join House Lipman's starting lineup

Live Five: WME's Sara Williams, Dvora Englefield, Stephanie LaFera, Lucy Dickins and Becky Gardenhire

Still the Champions: Legendary rockers Queen

Nashville Nights: Warner Music Nashville VP, A&R Rohan Kohli, Sunday stadium headliner Bailey Zimmerman, WMN Co-Chair/Co-President Cris Lacy and WMN VP, Publicity Mary Catherine Rebrovick close out CMA Fest.

Tomato, Tomato: Attorney Eric Greenspan with hitmaker Skyler Stonestreet at the Polo Lounge.

*Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame