Benefit News: Jimmy Wayne, Jo Dee Messina, Phil Vassar

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Jimmy Wayne will testify at the Tennessee Capitol on Feb. 8 in support of the Transitioning Youth Act—a program that provides assistance to foster children between the ages of 18-21 once they age out of the foster care system. It has been cited as a critical initiative that helps individuals bridge the gap from their teenage years to adulthood, in both educational and professional terms. Representative Mark White (R-Memphis) is guiding the bill through Legislature. Wayne, who was a foster child, founded Project Meet Me Halfway and walked from Nashville to Phoenix in 2010 to raise awareness for the cause.

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Jo Dee Messina is hosting a “Night Of Nostalgia,” a big band swing and casino night, on Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m. in Nashville. The event at the Maxwell House Hotel will raise money for the non-profit Holy Trinity Montessori School. Tickets are $60 and include open bar, light fare and dancing. Messina and Cliff Notes will perform. Tickets at http://nostalgia2012.eventbrite.com.

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Phil Vassar is returning to his native Lynchburg, Virginia for two performances for the Fourth Annual Phil Vassar Benefit Concert for Miller Home for Girls, April 4 and 5. The first show is an exclusive acoustic event followed by a larger concert the next night. Vassar is donating 100% of the proceeds to Miller Home, a safe haven for young girls ages four to 21. Ticket details by calling 434-845-0241.

Stoney Creek Gains Loss

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Stoney Creek Records has announced the addition of Chris Loss to the position of Vice President of Promotion, where he will report directly to Broken Bow/Stoney Creek Sr. VP Promotion Carson James.

“Chris Loss has proven himself to be one of the leaders in country radio promotion through his tenacity, perseverance and creative thinking,” said James. “His accomplishments speak for themselves and we couldn’t be more proud to welcome him into the Stoney Creek family.”

Loss was most recently VP of Promotion for the Valory Music Co., following three years of serving as the label’s Director of National Promotion. Prior to that, Loss served as Director of West Coast Promotion for Lyric Street Records. In this new role, he will oversee the Stoney Creek promotion staff and initiatives for the roster which includes Thompson Square, Randy Houser, Parmalee, and Lindsay Ell.

“I’m so grateful and humbled that Benny, Jon and Carson have allowed me the opportunity to lead such a bright promotion team and to work with such an amazing label staff and artists,” says Loss. “I want to thank Scott and the entire Valory team for an incredible 4 years. I’m very proud of what we were all able to accomplish during my time there.”

Loss is officially on the job today. Reach him here or at 615-320-1372.