Industry Ink: Jimmy Wheeler, Robby Turner, The Steeles

Jimmy Wheeler Feted At Provident Goodbye Luncheon

Pictured (L-R): Terry Hemmings, Jimmy Wheeler.

Jimmy Wheeler was celebrated at a goodbye luncheon hosted by Provident Label President Terry Hemmings and the Provident Team, to celebrate Wheeler’s 30 years with Provident/Sony Music. His career with the label included positions ranging from Sales, Radio, Marketing, and Distribution, and the luncheon was heavily attended with over 100 guests including colleagues, artists, managers and others. Wheeler’s official last day with the company was Dec. 31, 2019. Wheeler can be reached at jimmywheeler090@gmail.com or 615-210-7772.

Robby Turner Recovering From Auto Accident

Robby Turner. Photo: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Pedal steel player Robby Turner has been hospitalized after a serious auto accident last Tuesday (Dec. 31, 2019). His truck was totaled in the accident in Nashville as he was driving home from a gig.

Turner has recorded with artists including the Dixie Chicks, Jamey Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Randy Travis. He has also recorded and toured with the Highwaymen. In July 2019, Turner was celebrated as part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Nashville Cats series.

A Go Fund Me page has been set up for those wanting to help pitch in for Robby’s medical expenses.

The Steeles Ink With StowTown Records

(L-R): Nate Goble (StowTown co-owner), Jeff Steele, Ernie Haase (StowTown co-founder), Brad Steele, Wayne Haun (StowTown co-founder)

The Steeles, comprised of Jeff and Sherry Steele and their son Brad, have signed with StowTown Records. The Steeles’ first StowTown project will release in Spring 2020, and the first single will ship to radio later this month.

“I worked with The Steeles 25 years ago,” said Stowtown co-owner and producer Wayne Haun. “Most gospel music fans know our rich history together. It’s been at least 10 years since I last got to work with them and this just feels like going back home. Not much has changed – except Brad has grown up to be a powerhouse musician and songwriter in his own right!”

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Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.

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