Shania Twain and Zedd Revive Classic Hit for Candy Crush, While Nashvilles Music Scene Celebrates New Partnerships and Milestones

When the neon lights of Candy Crush flicker to a new beat, Shania Twain and Grammy‑winning producer Zedd breathe fresh life into a 1997 classic. The duo’s dance‑floor‑ready remix of "You’re Still The One" launches alongside an interactive music video that whisks players into a candy‑themed wonderland, complete with in‑game rewards and a sweepstakes that could land a VIP trip to meet either artist.

The remix, released as part of Candy Crush’s Music Season 2026, runs until October 5. Players can visit candyroadhouse.com to enter the sweepstakes, where winners may receive signed bandanas, exclusive items, and a once‑in‑a‑lifetime chance to meet Twain or Zedd.

"Bringing ‘You’re Still The One’ back with Zedd, and building this special world with Candy Crush for fans to play in, felt like the perfect way to give the song new life. It feels exactly right," Twain told reporters. Zedd added, "I wanted to get as creative as possible," in an interview about the project.

Across town, Nashville’s own Big Loud Texas marked its first‑ever "Big Loud Texas Takeover" at The Listening Room Café. The two‑part writers’ round featured roster artists Alex Lambert, Coleman Jennings, Jake Worthington, Jamison Eddleman, Julianna Rankin, Karleigh Schmidt and Waylon Payne, showcasing the label’s Texas‑rooted songwriting talent and its recent expansion into the Nashville market.

Country singer‑songwriter Warren Zeiders debuted his new single "Overrated" during the September 8 quarterfinals of America’s Got Talent. Written with Evan Blair, Sean Douglas and Jesse Fink and featuring Bellah Mae, the track previews Zeiders’ third studio album No Brakes, slated for release on September 25.

Blake Whiten capped a week of milestones by receiving a Gold plaque from Warner Records for his debut single "Rollin’ Stone," which has surpassed 140 million streams. The presentation took place during Whiten’s "Something To Say Tour" stop at the Troubadour in Los Angeles and follows a string of career highlights, including a Billboard Hot 100 entry with "Bet On That" and a No. 1 spot on SiriusXM The Highway.

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) sent Executive Director Bart Herbison and board member Chris DeStefano to a global AI summit held at the Vatican. The summit focused on creator‑friendly AI companies and raised concerns about firms training on copyrighted works without permission. DeStefano delivered closing remarks and performed his song "Something in the Water."

FEMco, the women‑focused music platform founded by Leslie Fram, announced a partnership with Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel to launch a monthly showcase called "FEMcountry at Parton’s Live." Beginning on the third Tuesday of each month, the series will feature a conversation with Jo Dee Messina followed by performances by Kylie Frey, Ruby Amanfu and Shelly Fairchild. Natural Life serves as the presenting sponsor, and tickets are available through the SongTeller Hotel website.

Singer‑songwriter Olivia Wolf has signed with Soundly Music/Thirty Tigers and will release her sophomore album Snake Of Diamonds on January 22, 2027. Her debut single "Drag It Back" premiered today with a video filmed in Joshua Tree. Wolf will perform at AmericanaFest opening night on September 15 and at John Prine’s 80th‑birthday celebration on September 16.

British country artist Bee Smith entered an exclusive transatlantic publishing agreement with Thornton Cline Music, a Nashville‑based company founded by Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Thornton Cline. Smith, who earned nine Josie Music Awards nominations in 2025 and 2026 and was named International Female Songwriter of the Year by ISSA in 2025, praised the partnership. "We are pleased to sign such a brilliant lyricist and songwriter as Bee Smith. You don’t see writers this talented everyday," Cline said.

This week’s events illustrate a vibrant mix of cross‑industry collaborations, touring milestones, and new publishing deals that continue to shape the contemporary music landscape.