The Hobbs Sisters bring a killer combination of big voices, twin sister harmonies and high-energy performance to the stage. Whether headlining shows in the Pittsburgh tri-state area or opening for national country acts, they are making a name for themselves as singers, songwriters and entertainers.

The sisters have opened for many national acts including Lady Antebellum, Brett Eldredge, The Swon Brothers and Aaron Tippin. In 2014, they shared the stage with Jana Kramer, Maddie & Tae, Cassadee Pope and Rae Lynn as part of Y108’s Girls with Guitars event in Pittsburgh.

Sibling harmony is the defining feature of The Hobbs Sisters’ sound in both their live performance and the songs they write. Their second album, Love Hangover, was released on June 10 and features five harmony-driven original songs. The new single, “Boomerang”, highlights their signature vocals and unique country sound.

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Pictured (L-R): Stephanie Cox, Renee Bell and Celia Froehlig

Winston Dog boutique owner and former music executive Renee Bell recently launched a signature CD entitled, Winston Dog Celebrates Dogs and Music. The album consists of 11 songs written, performed and published by members of the Nashville music community. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, she invited the songwriters from the album to a private CD release party at Winston Dog boutique in Nashville. Everyone gathered in the boutique to snack on hors d’oeuvres from Bacon and Caviar Catering, listen to the album and celebrate the release of the CD. “Having worked in the music industry for more than 30 years, it felt very natural to do something with Winston Dog and music while in the process of jumpstarting our mission to give back to the do animal community,” said Bell. “I am consistently amazed by the generosity of the music community. Each writer and publisher provided the songs for this album as gratis to help our fur babies in need.”

Pictured (L-R): Jon Mabe, Connie Harrington, Lance Carpenter.

The album release party was hosted to thank the publishers, songwriters and the music community for rallying around Winston Dog and joining on its mission to help pups in need. Since opening in June, Winston Dog has donated proceeds to Tiny But Mighty, Nashville Humane Association, and soon to add Agape Animal rescue and Clover for Rover.

Pictured (L-R): Whitney Daane, Travis Meadows and Renee Bell

Albums can be purchase at Winston Dog Boutique. The cost is $10 and 100% of proceeds will benefit various pet charities. Winston Dog is located at 4015 Hillsboro Pike Ste. 310 and is open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm. For more information click here.

Dickinson Wright PLLC recently added five attorneys to its Entertainment Law Practice Group. They will be based in the Las Vegas office and will work closely with the firm’s attorneys across the U.S. and Canada, including those in Nashville’s Music Row office, which is led by attorney Derek Crownover.

“We are lucky to have this new group from Vegas,” said Crownover. “They have a deep knowledge of the trademark, branding, television and sports worlds. They expand our reach across the country, but more importantly, they help us provide top-tier service to our artist, acting and sports clients who enter these worlds as they grow their brands in new mediums.”

Jennifer Ko Craft joins Dickinson Wright as a Member in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department and Entertainment Law Practice Group. She focuses on contracts for personal appearances, endorsement, licensing and personal management, as well as managing sophisticated worldwide trademark and copyright portfolios and overseeing enforcement. Craft represents clients such as the Kardashian and Jenner families, the Estate of Michael Jackson, Sylvester Stallone, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Shaquille O’Neal, Alex Rodriguez, Shane Victorino, George Lopez, Trisha Yearwood, Amar’e Stoudemire and Matt Barnes.

Michael Feder joins Dickinson Wright as a Member in the firm’s Litigation Department and Entertainment Law Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing and counseling clients in commercial and business litigation matters involving, among others, contracts, copyright infringement, corporate law, employment law, entertainment and sports law, franchise law, fraud, patent infringement, trademark infringement, securities law, shareholder and partnership disputes and unfair competition. His clients include the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Top Rank, among numerous others.

Eric Hone joins Dickinson Wright as a Member in the firm’s Litigation Department and Entertainment Law Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing and counseling clients in commercial and business litigation matters involving shareholder and partnership disputes, contracts, corporate law, employment law, entertainment and sports law, gaming, copyright and trademark infringement, patent, real estate, securities law and unfair competition.

John Krieger joins Dickinson Wright as a Member in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department and the Entertainment Law Group. He concentrates his practice on intellectual property litigation in both state and federal court. He has extensive experience litigating cases involving the infringement of intellectual property rights over the Internet and has also litigated matters involving the infringement of trademarks, trade dress and copyrights at international Las Vegas trade shows, including obtaining emergency seizure orders and permanent injunctive relief. His clients include the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as well as artists, actors, authors, musicians and reality show participants.

Joanna Myers joins Dickinson Wright as an Associate in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department and the Entertainment Law Group. She focuses her practice on IP trademark development, enforcement and prosecution matters, as well as entertainment law. Myers has negotiated over 50 trademark, copyright, rights of publicity and other IP disputes.

Dickinson Wright employs 28 attorneys in Nashville within a wide range of practices. Headquartered in Michigan, the firm has over 400 attorneys in 15 offices throughout the United States and Canada.