The Tuesday (June 2) event in Nashville also included award presentations to Bailey Zimmerman, Ashley McBryde and Rusty Gaston.
The all-female showcase in Music City has had success (34 recording contracts, 60-plus publishing deals) but country radio still gives women short shrift.
After a nearly three-hour delay, Swift's final Nashville show went on despite the rain.
Frank brings his Nashville-based team, plus a roster that includes Greta Van Fleet, Marcus King and St. Paul and the Broken Bones.
The May 1 event is aimed at supporting educators and school staffers following the recent mass shooting in Nashville.
President Portia Sabin says she's received calls from projected attendees for the annual Music Biz conference in Nashville who are "afraid" of the state's latest laws.
The country star is averaging $5 million per show at stadiums, with a Nashville double-header opening tonight at Nissan Stadium.
The Fisher Center at Belmont University hosted "A Night of Joy: Celebrating the Covenant School"
The Wildhorse Saloon will be reimagined as a Combs-inspired venue.
Natalie Osborne and Daniel Lee also join the new venture.
