Industry Ink: Don Williams, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Music Row Coat Drive

Sara Evans, Trace Adkins, Tracy Lawrence, Victoria Shaw Added To Don Williams Tribute Show

The Nashville Symphony will pay tribute to Don Williams with the three-day residency Don Williams: Music & Memories of the Gentle Giant, which will run from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Trace Adkins, Tracy Lawrence, Sara Evans and Victoria Shaw have recently been added to the program, which will also include video footage of Williams’ live performances. Attendees will also get to see some of the late country star’s personal artifacts on display, including his 1971 MCI tour bus, as well as the medallion presented to Williams as he entered the Country Music Hall of Fame, and several of his Gold records and some of his most recognizable guitars. For more, visit nashvillesymphony.org.

St. Jude Presents: Curated Brings In Over $650K

Pictured: Lily Aldridge, Tyler Hubbard, Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott, St. Jude Patient Corbin, Kings of Leon’s Nathan Followill, Jared Followill and Caleb Followill. Photo: Cameron Premo

A-list music and food collided on Oct. 24 for the inaugural St. Jude Presents: Curated event, which brought together 125 top culinary artists and music artists for a fine dining experience, a live auction and music. This year’s event, held at the home of Kelli and Dave Haywood and emceed by Cassie Kelley, raised more than $650,000.

“It was a privilege to spend last night with friends who so generously supported St. Jude,” said Haywood. “St. Jude is saving lives every single day and their work will significantly impact many generations to come.”

Curated’s five-course menu was created by The 404 Kitchen’s Matt Bolus and Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill and served under the stars in the Haywood’s tented backyard. Guests were guided through pairings from W. L. Weller, as described by Buffalo Trace Brand Lead, Joshua Steely, who shared a brief history of the bourbon as well as notes for tasting with each course.

“We are very honored to have been apart of St. Jude presents Curated dinner with Matt Bolus, Dave Haywood and so many others,” said Followill. “St. Jude has been an important part of mine and Lily’s lives for many years. To be able to raise money for something so dear to us, surrounded by friends and family over a beautiful meal, is incredibly rewarding.”

Music Row Coat Drive To Be Held Nov. 1

Norman De Vasure will hold a Music Row-area coat drive on Friday (Nov. 1) from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Distribution will be through The Nashville Mission and Room at the Inn.

Please make sure coats are in ready-to-wear condition. Those with coats they would like to donate can schedule a pickup at their office/place of business by calling De Vasure at 615-320-7300.

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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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