Artist Updates: Temecula Road, Gene Watson, Craig Campbell

Temecula’s Road Leads To ACMs

Pictured (L-R): Erick Long, ACM SVP, Events; Temecula Road’s Maddie Salute, Dawson Anderson, Emma Salute; Matt Musacchio, Champ Management. Photo: Michel Bourquard/Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music

The Academy of Country Music welcomed Buena Vista recording artists Temecula Road to the office while they were in Los Angeles recently. While at the Academy, the trio performed their current single, “Maybe Not” along with other songs from their upcoming project.

Gene Watson Named Honorary Kentucky Colonel

Pictured: Bill Cates and Gene Watson

Gene Watson was honored with the commission of Kentucky Colonel during his show at the Kentucky Opry. While on stage in Benton, Kentucky, Bill Cates, a longtime fan of Watson’s, presented the honor on behalf of Mayor Mathew Bevins. The Kentucky Colonels were established in 1813 and notable honorees include Winston Churchill, John Glenn, Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, J. Edgar Hoover, Elvis Presley, Roy Rogers and now Gene Watson.

The commission of Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky. It is recognition of an individual’s noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to the community, state and nation.

Craig Campbell To Be Featured On Country Outdoors Podcast

Pictured: Country Outdoors Podcast’s Mary O’Neill and artist Craig Campbell

Craig Campbell makes an appearance on this week’s episode of the Country Outdoors Podcast, from the Outdoor Sportsman Group, which offers fans a new way to connect with their favorite country music artists by discussing outdoor lifestyle topics.

Campbell discusses the influence that the outdoors has had on his music, how he got discovered in Nashville, his charity cornhole tournament, social media and how he balances everything.

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Jessica Nicholson

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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