Industry Ink: “Nashville In Concert,” WMN, SOLID, Bluegrass Nights At The Ryman

“Nashville In Concert” Donates £10,000 To British Red Cross “UK Solidarity Fund”

Pictured (L-R): Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Chris Carmack and Jonathan Jackson. Photo: Chris Hollo for Opry Entertainment

Stars of the hit series Nashville played two sold-out shows at Manchester’s O2 Apollo Saturday (June 24).

Following the shows, tour producer, Opry Entertainment, donated £10,000 to the British Red Cross “UK Solidarity Fund” on behalf of the touring cast, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten, Sam Palladio and Jonathan Jackson.

The fund was set up by the British Red Cross to help victims of terror attacks throughout the UK.

Fans lined up for blocks outside Manchester’s O2 Apollo. Photo: Chris Hollo for Opry Entertainment

The “Nashville In Concert” touring cast and band. Photo: Chris Hollo for Opry Entertainment

Nashville cast member Clare Bowen. Photo: Chris Hollo for Opry Entertainment

Clare Bowen. Photo: Chris Hollo for Opry Entertainment

WMN Hosts CRB Dinner With Brett Eldredge, Devin Dawson

Pictured (back row, L-R): Joel Raab (Joel Raab Country Radio and Media), Beverlee Brannigan (The E.W. Scripps Company), Charlie Morgan (Emmis Communications), Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media), Tim Roberts (CBS Radio), Peter Strickland (WMN), Becky Brenner (Albright & O’Malley & Brenner), Scott Hendricks (WMN), Matt Signore (WMN), Kristen Williams (WMN), Rod Phillips (iHeartCountry), Mike McVay (Cumulus); (front row L-R) Brett Eldredge, John Esposito (WMN), Devin Dawson.

Warner Music Nashville hosted the Country Radio Broadcasters Board and Agenda Committee last Thursday (June 22) for a night of dinner and music.

The event featured brand new music from Brett Eldredge, whose forthcoming self-titled album is due on August 4, and a performance from up-and-coming artist, Devin Dawson.

SOLID Hosts Panel Of Industry Leaders For Future Of Live Music Discussion

Pictured (L-R): Brian O’Neil, Virginia Davis, Jay Williams, and Angela Miles-Powell.

SOLID invited a panel of industry leaders to The Steps at WME last week to discuss The Future of Live Music. Brian O’Neil (Iconic Entertainment) moderated the conversation while Virginia Davis (G Major Management), Angela Miles-Powell (Ticketmaster) and Jay Williams (WME) spoke about emerging trends in the live music industry.

Panelists gave their insight on new technologies, touring, ticketing, venues, and the overall future of the live music experience.

Springer Mountain Farms® Continues Sponsorship Of Bluegrass Nights At The Ryman Series

Springer Mountain Farms® will continue their 11th year of sponsoring Ryman Auditorium’s annual Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman series.

The event kicked off last Thursday (June 22) and will continue every Thursday evening through July. This year’s lineup includes Vince Gill, Earls of Leicester, Soggy Bottom Boys, Dailey & Vincent, Infamous Stringdusters, Sara Watkins, and Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder.

Tickets are on sale now at the Ryman box office or by calling (615) 458-BLUE and online here.