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BMI’s Rooftop On The Row® presented by George Dickel Whisky, brought more than 600 industry professionals together last night (5/19) for prominent performances by Avery Anna, Tyler Halverson and Julianna Rankin. In its eighth season, the signature series was hosted on BMI’s Nashville rooftop and emceed by BMI’s Mason Hunter.
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DJ Smoke warmed up the crowd as Big Loud Texas singer-songwriter Julianna Rankin kicked off with “Little Miss Behavin’,” “Dusty Boots and Ballroom Floors,” and her latest single “XYZ71s.” Next, Tyler Halverson, named one of Rolling Stone’s “Outlaw Country Artists To Watch,” showcased his signature blend of outlaw country grit and modern edge, previewing “More Hearts Than Horses” and the title track from his newly released debut album, In Defense Of Drinking, before closing with fan favorites “Mac Miller” and “Beer Garden Baby.”
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The crowd eagerly welcomed headliner and ACM New Female Artist of the Year Avery Anna, as she launched into her blazing cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “No More Tears.” The Warner Records Nashville artist continued with captivating performances of “Blood Runs Thicker,” the RIAA PLATINUM-certified and Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hit “Indigo,” before ending the night with “Make It Look Easy.”
Sponsored by George Dickel Whisky, Delta Air Lines, Dogfish Head Beer, First Horizon, Gallagher Insurance, Red Bull Jukebox, Shure, Texas Roadhouse, White Claw, Xperi and YETI, attendees enjoyed food, beverages, activations and live music underneath Nashville’s cityscape.
BMI’s Rooftop On The Row® series resumes on July 14 with appearances from Drew Baldridge and Chase Matthew before returning with Pynk Beard and Bryan Martin on Aug. 18. The final event on Sept. 15 will serve as the official kickoff to AMERICANAFEST, with performers for the final show to be announced soon. Over the years, BMI’s Rooftop On The Row® series has featured acclaimed artists such as Kaitlin Butts, Colbie Caillat, Wyatt Flores, Riley Green, Ella Langley, HARDY, K. Michelle, Vincent Mason, Lukas Nelson, Billy Strings, Morgan Wallen and Tucker Wetmore.
ABOUT AVERY ANNA:
Attracting attention from esteemed media outlets like Rolling Stone, Billboard, American Songwriter, and more, exciting newcomer Avery Anna has just released her brand new EP, forgive, forget. The six-song-set features “Fear In God” – her faith-inspired duet with fellow country breakout Sam Barber – following their Platinum-selling, viral hit “Indigo,” which they performed together on The Kelly Clarkson Show and reached Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. In 2025, she released her sophomore album, let go letters, comprising songs all inspired by real-life situations shared by her fans via letters mailed directly to Avery. Named one of Billboard’s “50 Best Albums of 2025,” Avery took inspiration from her fans’ experiences to “craft detailed, thoughtful and ultimately encouraging songs that hold up a mirror to those who have struggled with issues of depression, body image, addiction, domestic violence and more” (Billboard). She has earned Artist To Watch nods from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, YouTube, MusicRow, and CMT and has performed for national TV audiences on the 2023 CMT Music Awards where she was nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, before making her morning TV debut on NBC’s TODAY. Having garnered more than 1 billion global streams to date, the Arizona native has quickly become an in-demand touring artist. She has spent time on the road opening for artists like Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, Parmalee, and more, while her own headlining shows have sold out in multiple markets as well.
