Industry Ink: ABC Radio, SOLID, Dueling Pianos For WAVES

ABC Radio Reveals Greatest Modern Country Duets Labor Day Special

Country music will be spotlighted on ABC Radio, as part of a Labor Day weekend music special, “Modern Country Duets.” Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott and her mother, country singer Linda Davis, will highlight some of country music’s best duets, including music from Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley and more, as well as Davis’ Grammy-winning duet with Reba McEntire, “Does He Love You.” Scott and Davis will also share songs from the family’s new album, Love Remains.

Other radio special slated to release during Labor Day weekend include “ABC News Radio’s Powerhouse Politics: 5 Things To Know,” “Back to School Survival Guide,” and “ABC Radio’s 10% Happier with Dan Harris.”

SOLID To Host Red Rubber Showdown Kickball Tournament

Nashville’s Society of Leaders In Development (SOLID) will host the Red Rubber Showdown kickball tournament on Saturday (Aug. 20) at West Park. The event will benefit St. Paul’s Foundation’s Ryan’s Guitars Project, which provides guitars and music instruction for poor and refugee children in the Middle East, including those affected by the Syrian Refugee Crisis.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with the double elimination kickball tournament beginning at 9:30 a.m. Team registration fee is $240 (teams of 12-14 people required). Registration is open to the public and can be done by team captains.

The event will also include a Chill Zone, complete with water guns, kiddie pools and more, along with a Bark Zone featuring a pool, toys and treats for pup attendees. Lunch will be provided by Freebirds. West Park is located at 6105 Morrow Rd, Nashville, TN 37209.

Mike Reid, Phil Vassar Set For Piano Duel For Charity

Mike Reid and Phil Vassar will entertain crowds with a piano duel for a second year, to benefit the charitable program Waves.

Presented by Franklin Synergy Bank, the event will take place Sept. 8 from 6 pm. to 9:30 p.m. at BA Properties at 111 Alpha Drive in Franklin, Tennessee. Blair Garner will serve as the emcee, and Cumulus/NASH FM 103.3 will be the media sponsor.

Tickets are $100 in advance, or $125 at the door. For tickets, visit wavesinc.com.

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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.

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