Grand Ole Opry Celebrates Country Cares for St. Jude Kids' 25th Anniversary

    Charlie Daniels with St. Jude patient Audrey Stranger. Photo: Chris Hollo

Charlie Daniels with St. Jude patient Audrey Stranger. Photo: Chris Hollo


Country artists lined up for a special Grand Ole Opry performance last night (Sept. 23) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Country Cares for St. Jude Kids. Charlie Daniels Band, Eric Paslay, Bill Anderson, Alabama’s Randy Owen, Maddie & Tae (in their Opry debut), as well as ABC’s Nashville cast members Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio all took part in the event. Additionally, Brad Paisley performed an extended set, including hits and music from his new album Moonshine In The Trunk.
Opry guest announcer Audrey Stanger, a 9-year-old St. Jude patient, was surprised onstage by Charlie Daniels with a dozen roses and an autographed guitar.
A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales were donated to Country Cares for St. Jude Kids.
Alabama's Randy Owen performs. Photo: Chris Hollo

Alabama’s Randy Owen performs. Photo: Chris Hollo

Brad Paisley performs. Photo: Chris Hollo

Brad Paisley performs. Photo: Chris Hollo


Eric Paslay performs. Photo: Chris Hollo

Eric Paslay performs. Photo: Chris Hollo

 

Warner/Chappell, Cornman Music Sign Mirenda

Warner/Chappell Music and Cornman Music have signed a worldwide co-publishing deal with Country singer-songwriter Josh Mirenda. The Nashville native’s blend of Country, pop and urban sounds are inspired by artists including Dave Barnes, Justin Timberlake, and Keith Urban. Mirenda has opened for artists including American Idol‘s Bucky Covington.

    Pictured (Back Row, L-R): Brett James (Cornman Music), Ben Vaughn (W/C), Phil May (W/C), Michael Martin (ASCAP), Nate Lowery (Cornman Music), Shea Fowler (Cornman Music), BJ Hill (W/C), Kathy Knippel (JM’s Grandmother), Dan Keen (Belmont University), Kenny Knippel (JM’s Grandfather), and Eugene Crumpton (JM’s Uncle). (Front Row, L-R): Steve Mirenda (JM’s Father) Kelly Mirenda (JM’s Mother), Josh Mirenda, Kayla Joslin (JM’s Girlfriend), and Gina Crumpton (JM’s Aunt)

Pictured (Back Row, L-R): Brett James (Cornman Music), Ben Vaughn (W/C), Phil May (W/C), Michael Martin (ASCAP), Nate Lowery (Cornman Music), Shea Fowler (Cornman Music), BJ Hill (W/C), Kathy Knippel (JM’s Grandmother), Dan Keen (Belmont University), Kenny Knippel (JM’s Grandfather), and Eugene Crumpton (JM’s Uncle). (Front Row, L-R): Steve Mirenda (JM’s Father) Kelly Mirenda (JM’s Mother), Josh Mirenda, Kayla Joslin (JM’s Girlfriend), and Gina Crumpton (JM’s Aunt)

Bobby Karl Works The SOURCE Awards

BOBBY KARL WORKS THE ROOM
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Mayor Karl Dean with past SOURCE award winners

Mayor Karl Dean with the 2014 SOURCE award winners, as well as past SOURCE honorees. Photo: Randi Radcliff


Although it grows larger each year, the annual SOURCE awards banquet retains the intimate vibe of an “old home week.”
“I really enjoy this annual family reunion,” said vivacious Jeannie Seely, who co-hosted the event with Nan Kelley. “We’re saluting some of my favorite people in the world,”
“You’re all like family,” said honoree Katie Gillon. “It’s great to stand among you and be recognized alongside these others.”
“I love this event,” said Sherod Robertson. “I wouldn’t miss it.” He was beyond delighted to meet beyond-charming Opry star Seely at the banquet.
Staged at the Musicians Hall of Fame, this was the 12th annual SOURCE banquet recognizing trail-blazing women in the music industry. In addition to Gillon, this year’s honorees were Dometra “Dee” Bowers, Betty Clark, the late Patsi Bale Cox, Mary Ann McCready, Kitty Moon Emery, Areeda Schneider-Stampley and Audrey Winters.
The event began with a convivial cocktail hour where everybody greeted everybody like the longtime friends they were. Pianist-singer Ronnie Brown and percussionist Duane Spencer serenaded the crowd with golden oldies.
In the banquet hall, Mayor Karl Dean greeted the attendees by saying, “Every time I’m around the music business, I feel a sense of optimism…that our best days are ahead.” Tennessee entertainment commissioner Hank Adam Locklin added, “Two billion dollars in wages across the state of Tennessee are related to the entertainment industry…These women are the generous of the generous.”
SOURCE president Denise Nichols recalled, “Initially, our meetings were in Donna Hilley’s living room, and there were 10 or 12 there….In 2003, Kay Smith had the wonderful idea to have an awards ceremony….for women who are behind the scenes.” That led easily into the introductions of this year’s awardees.
Dee Bowers was an administrative assistant at MCA in the 1970s, then became the office manager of the SAG-AFTRA Nashville local beginning in 1980. She is also a Baptist pastor. She was greeted via video by Jim Ed Brown and Ranger Doug Green.
“There is a wonderful cloud of witnesses here tonight,” Bowers said. “I’m a servant, and all I’ve ever wanted to do was bless someone in my path.”
Now retired, Betty Clark founded the commercials studio Spotland, then formed Talent and Model Land, representing thousands of actors and casting dozens of film and TV shows. Her video greetings came from Scotty McCreery, The Oak Ridge Boys and T. Graham Brown. She was unable to attend because of illness, so her award was accepted by Lyndie Wenner.
Patsi Bale Cox worked as a music journalist in Nashville for more than 30 years. She co-wrote autobiographies with Tanya Tucker, Ralph Emery, Loretta Lynn and Wynonna Judd and also authored The Garth Factor: The Career Behind Country’s Big Boom. Garth Brooks saluted her via video, and her children Adam and Tracy tearfully accepted the honor on her behalf.
Katie Gillon worked at Dot Records, ABC Records and MCA Records, rising to become the first female record-company vice president in Nashville. She now runs Wrinkled Records with songwriter Sandy Knox, and the label sponsored this year’s SOURCE gala.
“When I first landed in the music business in 1973, I never could have imagined a night like this,” she said. “You sweet, sweet people.” Superstars Vince Gill and George Strait were her via-video greeters.
Mary Ann McCready began her career in publicity at CBS, but gained far greater renown in Nashville as the business manager of some of the biggest stars in entertainment as a partner in Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy. Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Gary Allan sent video salutations to her.
She brought Jo Walker-Meador to the stage with her. “I want to say thank you to Jo for taking me under her wing when I was 25,” said McCready to Walker-Meador. “I have tried to model myself on your grace.”
“Whatever help I gave you has certainly paid off beautifully,” the grand dame replied. “You are one of the leading women in the music business.” SOURCE’s Lifetime Achievement Award is named for Jo Walker-Meador.
Kitty Moon Emery is a native Nashvillian who founded Scene Three, a television, music video and commercial production company. She was also a key figure in bringing national sports franchises to Music City. Gov. Bill Haslam sent video greetings to her, as did Tennessee Titans Mike Keith and Zach Mettenberger.
“Nashville’s on a roll,” said the honoree. “I feel privileged to be a Nashvillian. I feel privileged to share this evening with these extraordinary women.”
“Back when a lot of us were hired, we were hired to be just secretaries,” reflected honoree Areeda Schneider-Stampley. “We aspired to be more than secretaries. And I think we succeeded.”
She spent 30 years as an administrator at CBS Records and has authored the best-selling Areeda’s Southern Cooking. “Wasn’t it great working on Music Row during that time?” she asked the veterans in attendance. “I treasure those memories.” Moe Bandy and Justin McBride did her video honors.
Audrey Winters rose to prominence at Music City News magazine and has also worked in publicity and promotion. Merle Haggard and Hank Williams Jr. sent video congratulations to her. “I’m just thrilled and shocked,” said Winters. “I did not know SOURCE was a big deal.” She added that her successful promotion of the hit “Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” “got me my first facelift.”
Many honorees from the past 11 years were in attendance, including Peggy Motley, Peggy Sherrill, Bebe Evans, Sandy Neese, Debi Fleischer-Robin, Paula Szeigis, Sarah Trahern, Celia Froehlig, Judy Harris, Pat McCoy, Carolyn Sells and Corky Wilson. We also applauded 2014 event co-chairs Suzanne Lee and Sheree Spoltore.
Other lady leaders working the room included Debbie Linn, Debbie Carroll, Stacey Schlitz, Susan Stewart, Ronna Rubin, Randi Radcliff, Martha Moore, Cathy Gurley, Nancy Shapiro, Erika Wollam-Nichols, Tamara Saviano, Becky Harris, Rita Allison, Dee Henry, Rose Palermo, Gillie Crowder, Alicia Warwick, Holly Bell, Laurie Hughes, Susan Myers, Sherry Bond, Barbara Turner and Mandy Barnett. WSM’s Margie McGahey is honoree Audrey Winters’ sister, although she was quick to point out that she is 18 years younger.
Plenty of men attend this annual schmooze fest. Not the least of them were/are such spouses of honorees as Charlie McCoy, Chuck Neese, Roy Wunsch, Pat Emery and Joe Stampley.
I also spotted Chuck Flood, Charlie Monk, Randy Himes, Garth Fundis, Fletcher Foster, Sherrill Blackman, Earle Simmons, Chris Horsnell, Andrew Kintz, singer-songwriter Levi Hummon (who is promising an album next year), Jeff Walker, Tony Stampley, Larry Hughes, Mike Milom, Ed Benson, David Crow, our gracious hosts Joe & Linda Chambers, John & Lori Lytle, Page Kelley, Don Cusic and Rob Beckham.
Gaylord provided the delectable beef dinners as well as the super friendly and efficient wait staff. Live Nation sponsored the bars. IAM (Imagine All Music) gave away souvenir SOURCE t-shirts. Matt Davenport Productions handled the video screens.

Artist Updates: Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, ACM, Danika Portz, Don Gibson

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood


Carrie Underwood will appear on NBC’s Today Show on Friday, Sept. 26 to make an exclusive announcement. She will also speak about her performance at the Global Citizen Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Great Lawn in Central Park.
MSNBC will carry the full concert live on cable and online, while NBC News will produce a one-hour primetime special of the event to air on NBC on Sept. 27.

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Luke Bryan, Loretta Lynn, Reba, Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, Marty Stuart, Kenny Chesney, Merle Haggard, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert and others are among the artists featured in the Academy of Country Music’s 224-page retrospective, This Is Country: A Backstage Pass to the Academy of Country Music Awards. The book went on sale Tuesday, Sept. 23 at retailers nationwide. All proceeds from sales of the book benefit ACM Lifting Lives.
For more information, vist acmcountry.com/thisiscountry.

Photo: ACM CEO Bob Romeo (left) and ACM EVP/Managing Director Tiffany Moon (right) pose with ACM SVP and This is Country: A Backstage Pass to the Academy of Country Music Awards author Lisa Lee (center) at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN.  (Photo Credit: Terry Wyatt / Courtesy of Academy of Country Music)

Photo: ACM CEO Bob Romeo (left) and ACM EVP/Managing Director Tiffany Moon (right) pose with ACM SVP and This is Country: A Backstage Pass to the Academy of Country Music Awards author Lisa Lee (center) at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN. (Photo Credit: Terry Wyatt / Courtesy of Academy of Country Music)

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garth brooks

Garth Brooks


Garth Brooks‘ World Tour featuring Trisha Yearwood will visit Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, Nov. 14 for two shows at 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., as well as Saturday, Nov. 15 for two shows at 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at the Target Center.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. There is an eight ticket limit per purchase, and tickets can be purchased at axs.com/garth or by phone at 1-855-411-4849. Ticket prices will be $56.87 plus $6.13 tax, a $2.00 facility fee and a $5.50 service charge, totaling $70.50.

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Nashville singer-songwriter Danika Portz performed at the Open Space Music Fest in Wilmington, Delaware last weekend. The event at Bellevue State Park benefited the Save the Valley campaign and also featured actor/musician John Gallagher, Jr., a Tony Award winner and co-star of HBO’s The Newsroom.

Danika Portz. Photo: Nick Vinson

Danika Portz. Photo: Nick Vinson

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gibson1Shelby, N.C., the hometown of late songwriter Don Gibson, is honoring Gibson with a 1.5 mile path of 6 feet tall record album-painted sculptures. Each is themed with one of Gibson’s hits.
Two of Gibson’s compositions were “Sweet Dreams,” made popular by Patsy Cline, and the Ray Charles classic, “I Can’t Stop Loving You.” Both songs are incorporated, via a sound chip, into the life-size sculptures of Gibson’s records on display in Shelby.

Weekly Register: McGraw Debuts At No. 1

tim-mcgraw-sundown-heaven-town-album-coverSales season is upon us, with major albums being released almost every week between now and the end of the year. This week has two superstar releases: Tim McGraw’s Sundown Heaven Town debuted at No. 1 on the Country album chart with sales of 71K, and George Strait’s The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium rode in to the No. 2 spot with 51K. McGraw’s previous outing, Two Lanes of Freedom, debuted with 107K in February 2013.
Lee Brice and Dustin Lynch experienced second-week slides. Brice’s I Don’t Dance slipped 62 percent, moving 15K this week, for a RTD total of 53K. Lynch’s Where It’s At fell 71 percent, selling 9K this week for a RTD of 40K.
On the overall chart Barbra Streisand reigned at No. 1, debuting with 196K units of Partners, including duets with Blake Shelton, Michael Buble, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, John Legend, Billy Joel and even Elvis.
George-Strait-The-Cowboy-Rides-Away-Live-Album-CountryMusicRocks.net_CCM act For King & Country debuted with 22K, staking claim at No. 13 on the all-genre chart.
Kenny Chesney’s new album was released yesterday (Sept. 23), and next week brings new projects from Lady Antebellum and Shelton.
Tracking Tracks
Jason Aldean is on fire, holding four of the Top 10 tracks positions with “Burnin’ It Down” (78K) and “Gonna Know We Were Here” (70K) at No. 1 and 2, followed by “Sweet Little Somethin’” (32K) and “Two Night Town” (28K) at No. 8 and 9.
Scoring the No. 3 and 4 spots are Florida Georgia Line with “Dirt” (54K) and new release “Sun Daze” (50K).
Numbers according to Nielsen Soundscan.
WeeklyReg-updated

Eventbrite Releases Eventbrite Neon App

imgresEventbrite, the global ticketing and events marketplace, released their latest app, Eventbrite Neon, today (Sept. 24). The new app lets organizers and venues transform their mobile devices into an all-in-one solution to sell tickets onsite, check in attendees, and get deeper visibility into sales data in real time. The Eventbrite Neon app is free, optimized for iOS 8, and available now for iPad, iPhone, and iPad touch. The Eventbrite Neon app combines the functionality previously available in Eventbrite’s At The Door and Entry Manager apps.
Among the features are the ability to monitor real-time ticket sales, trends and attendance from the event dashboard, the ability to accept fast secure payments for tickets and merchandise and to issue tickets immediately, reliable ticket scanning and guest check-in, as well as the ability to process customers requests (including ticket reissues, refunds, and cancellations) from anywhere.
“Truly innovative companies look years ahead to predict the technology landscape and anticipate the needs of their customers. So, we created a sophisticated mobile solution to help customers grow and manage their events from anywhere,” said VP of Product for Eventbrite, Laurent Sellier. “Mobile has always been a priority for us, but Eventbrite Neon wraps in the most crucial technology for event organizers and makes both accessible and delightful to use.”

DISClaimer: Dierks Bentley and a String of Newcomers

Dierks Bentley Say You Do

Dierks Bentley


I always like it when there are plenty of newcomers in the week’s stack of platters.
It gives me comfort to know that country remains the music of choice for so many wanna-be’s. Today, we have a female, a duo and two bands in the running for the DisCovery Award. The groups are The Railers and The Washers. The lady is Abbi Walker. The winning act is the duo, Two Way Crossing. There’s just something so fresh and innocent and endearing in their approach. Welcome to the party.
Reliable hit maker Dierks Bentley can rock with the best of them. But today he is gently persuasive with the intimacy of “Say You Do.” It earns him a Disc of the Day salute.
ABBI WALKER/Southern Soul
Writers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Publishers: none listed; AW
-This sassy country-rocker stomps along with swagger, confidence and attitude. Dig that deep bass thudding. Very promising.
DIERKS BENTLEY/Say You Do
Writers: Matt Ramsey/Shane McAnally/Trevor Rosen; Producer: Ross Copperman; Publishers: Sonic Geo/Calhoun Enterprises/Music of RPM/HoriPro/Universal/Smack Ink/ReHits/Smacktown/Smack Blue, ASCAP; Capitol (track)
-Go ahead and lie to him. Go ahead and wreck his bed. How could any gal resist an invitation wrapped up in such a sensuous sound? Beautifully produced and sung.
THE WASHERS/Pennies
Writer: Todd Jank; Producer: Adam Odor; Publishers: none listed; Washers
-The lead singer lacks charisma, but the band plays well and the song is a winner.
TAYLOR SWIFT/Shake It Off
Writers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Publishers: none listed; Big Machine (ERG)
-It’s extremely catchy and delightfully bopping. The gently honking sax and the white-girl rapping in the middle are the biggest changes of pace from her “country” sound.
Two Way Crossing

Two Way Crossing


SI KAHN/Mountain Polley
Writers: Si Kahn; Producer: none listed; Publishers: Joe Hill, ASCAP; SK
-The tailings dam break at the Mount Polley copper mine in British Columbia last month caused the largest toxic waste spill in Canadian history. Veteran North Carolina folk singer Si Kahn revives the age-old country tradition of topical songs by releasing this environmental-poisoning tale laced with lively guitar, mandolin and banjo picking. Hearty sounding.
JO DEE MESSINA/Not Dead Yet
Writers: Jo Dee Messina/Alyssa Bonagura; Producers: Jo Dee Messina/Julian King; Publishers: Dreambound/Almo/Alright Love!/My Plum, ASCAP; Dreambound
-Jo Dee Messina’s Kickstarter-funded CD titled Me contains some of the finest music of her career to date. This defiant, wailing lead-off track of the collection is its new single. Women and underdogs everywhere can pump their fists in celebration. Love it.
ERICA NICOLE/It’s Comin’ Down
Writers: Katrina Ruth Hasanoglu/Jeremy Stover; Producer: Kent Wells; Publishers: EMI April/Songs of Countrywood; ASCAP; EN
-This kiss off tune promises to hit him like a wrecking ball and really hammer him down. The track rocks, and so does she.
BARBRA STREISAND & BLAKE SHELTON/I’d Want It To Be You
Writers: Steve Dorff/Bobby Tomberlin/Jay Landers; Producers: Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds & Walter Afanasieff; Publishers: Dorffmeister/Curb/Halaron/Wixen, BMI/ASCAP; Columbia (track)
-Steisand’s new Partners CD is a collection of male duets. The diva chose Blake as the country representative on it. Her pop soprano circles, flutters and harmonizes with his sturdy drawling delivery surprisingly well. It helps that the ballad is flawlessly written. Well worth your attention.
TWO WAY CROSSING/Deep End
Writers: none listed; Producer: Steve Pasch; Publishers: none listed; TWC (track)
-Two Way Crossing is a male-female duo comprised of Jenny & Blake Marvin. This rhythm-happy single from its seven-song EP is a sprightly romance ditty with a built-in smile. Bright and joyous.
THE RAILERS/Kinda Dig the Feeling
Writers: Tom Douglas/Jaren Johnston/Tyler Bryant; Producer: Justin Niebank; Publishers: Sony-ATV/Texa Rae/Tomdouglasmusic/Tyler Bryant, no performance rights listed; Warner Bros.
-It’s a rapid-fire, almost nervous sounding toe-tapper about being completely dizzy in love. Prepare yourself for a highly energized, hyper listening experience.

Trisha Yearwood's RCA Nashville/Gwendolyn Records Project Out Nov. 17

Screen shot 2014-09-22 at 9.22.26 AM11Trisha Yearwood’s 12th studio album and first release on RCA Nashville/Gwendolyn Records will debut Nov. 17. PrizeFighter: Hit after Hit offers 16 tracks and is a combination of new material and fan favorites. The lead single and title track features harmonies by Kelly Clarkson. “PrizeFighter” was penned by Sarah Buxton, Jessi Alexander, and Ross Copperman. Prizefighter: Hit after Hit is Yearwood’s first album since 2007’s Heaven, Heartache, and the Power of Love.
The album features new tracks including “End of the World,” “I Remember You,” and “Your Husband’s Cheatin’ On Us,” as well as classic Yearwood singles such as “Wrong Side of Memphis,” “XXXs and OOOs,” “How Do I Live,” and “Perfect Love.”
The digital version of the album will be available only on GhostTunes, and PrizeFighter: Hit after Hit is currently available for pre-order  for $11.98 (physical copy) and $10.99 (digital Mp3 copy). Those who pre-order the project on GhostTunes will get the instant tracks including “PrizeFighter,” “She’s In Love With The Boy,” and “How Do I Live.”
Full-service music store GhostTunes launched earlier this month, and offers current releases from Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and Big Machine Label Group.
Yearwood is currently on husband Garth Brooks’ World Tour.
PrizeFighter Track Listing
* Not final order
PrizeFighter (feat. Kelly Clarkson)
Met Him in a Motel Room
End of the World
Your Husband’s Cheating On Us
You Can’t Trust the Weatherman
I Remember You
Wrong Side of Memphis
The Song Remembers When
XXX’s and OOO’s
Walkaway Joe
She’s In Love With the Boy
How Do I Live
Perfect Love
In Another’s Eyes
Georgia Rain
Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love

Industry Ink: Warner Music Nashville, Copyright Society of the South, Integrity Music Publishing

Jana Kramer

Jana Kramer

Warner Music Nashville will host its final summer 2014 Pickin’ On The Patio tomorrow (Sept. 24), featuring Elektra Records artist Jana Kramer. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the show beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Sponsors include GiGi’s Cupcakes, Aramark, and Ajax Turner/Bud Light, Jackson’s and Patron. The party will be held at Warner Music Nashville, located at 20 Music Square E. The show is 21+.

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The Copyright Society of the South’s monthly member luncheon was held at BMI recently, and included a conversation with Made In Network’s Kevin Grosch. He discussed creative ways to develop channels and content on YouTube’s platform.

Pictured (L-R, front row): Karl Braun and Ted Goldtrhope, CSOS board members; (back row): Wendi Crosby, CSOS board member, Jill Napier, Vice Chairman of CSOS, Denise Stevens, CSOS Treasurer, Kevin Grosch, Kele Currier, Secretary of CSOS, and Misha Hunke CSOS board member) Photo: Kathryn Graham

Pictured (L-R, front row): Karl Braun and Ted Goldtrhope, CSOS board members; (back row): Wendi Crosby, CSOS board member; Jill Napier, Vice Chairman of CSOS; Denise Stevens, CSOS Treasurer; Kevin Grosch; Kele Currier, Secretary of CSOS; and Misha Hunke CSOS board member. Photo: Kathryn Graham

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michael neale1Integrity Music Publishing has signed songwriter Michael Neale, writer of “You Amaze Me,” “I Am Yours,” “Your Great Name” and more. His songs have been recorded by Natalie Grant, Michael W. Smith, Rebecca St. James, and others.
 

 

Fall Fashion Bash to Benefit Pura Vida Vintage

fashion bashThe Fall Fashion Bash, set for Sept. 27 at Play Dance Bar in Nashville, will benefit Pura Vida Vintage. The store owned by Krystle Ramos was destroyed in the fire on Sept. 22, along with many other businesses located at 19 Music Sq. W.

Pura Vida Vintage was already on board to participate in the bash, alongside SUNNYband, Daisy Alexandria and Pomp. The event begins at 6 p.m. and will feature a pink carpet, cocktails, shopping and surprises.

A raffle drawing and sales of select items will benefit Pura Vida. Donations will also be accepted.