Industry Pics: NMAAM, Tucker Beathard, Hayden Haddock

NMAAM Takes Possession Of Space At Fifth + Broadway

Pictured (L-R): Mayor David Briley and NMAAM President and CEO H. Beecher Hicks III.

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) President and CEO H. Beecher Hicks III and Mayor David Briley today (Aug. 29) signed the lease that officially gives the museum control over the space the museum will occupy at Fifth + Broadway.

The lease document solidifies the agreement between the museum and the city of Nashville for NMAAM to occupy the 56,000-square-foot space within the Fifth + Broadway development. Now that the lease has been signed, the exhibit build-out can begin with the expectation of opening in the summer of 2020.

“I’d like to thank Mayor Briley for his continued support of the museum throughout the fundraising and construction process,” Hicks said. “This is an important moment for our museum and this city, when we take the next step in fulfilling a musical legacy that began centuries ago. Today marks the day the long-held dream of NMAAM begins to become a reality, and now we can begin to build what will be a jewel in the crown for Music City. The work starts today.”

“With this lease, Nashville demonstrates its commitment to this museum and lets the world know that, when we say ‘Music City,’ we mean all kinds of music,” Briley said. “NMAAM will be an incredible attraction and will tell the important story of African American music in our city and beyond. This is the culmination of years of organization, hard work and planning from city and business leaders alike. I’m honored to have played a role in helping make this a reality for our city, and I can’t wait for all Nashvillians to experience it.”

Tucker Beathard Rocks Stage at Pickin’ on the Patio

Pictured (L-R): Shane Tarleton (SVP Artist Development, WMN), Tucker Beathard, Cris Lacy (EVP A&R, WMN), and Ben Kline (EVP/GM, WMN). Photo: Kirsten Balani

Warner Music Nashville’s Tucker Beathard closed the Pickin’ on the Patio season last night (Aug. 28) with a rocking finale. The singer-songwriter plugged in for a full-band show that included songs from the first installment of his debut double album, Nobody’s Everything, and more.

Hayden Haddock Joins CMA

Pictured (L-R): CMA’s Brenden Oliver, Hayden Haddock, and CMA’s Angela Strader.

Red dirt singer-songwriter Hayden Haddock recently joined the CMA as a new member. The 20-year-old, college junior performs 100+ dates per year in Texas and surrounding states and has amassed more than 300K streams on Spotify.

Haddock is currently working with Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson’s producer/hit songwriter) on his sophomore project due out late this year.