Craig Morgan, Michael Ray, Abby Anderson To Perform At All-American Holiday Concert

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Picture (L-R): Craig Morgan, Natalie Stovall, Michael Ray, Abby Anderson, and Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue. Photo: Courtesy of Nashville Music Consultants

Country recording artists Michael Ray, Craig Morgan, and Abby Anderson will perform holiday favorites alongside the 82nd Airborne Division Band & Chorus for an All-American Holiday Concert in tribute to active service members, veterans, and their families.

“We are beyond thrilled that some of Nashville’s best artists, to include 82nd Airborne veteran Craig Morgan, came to town to ring in the holidays,” shares Fort Bragg Commanding General Christopher Donahue. “This was a very special evening and a perfect way for us to say thank you for everything our Paratroopers and families have done for the Division and the nation over the past year.”

Prior to the show, Ray, Morgan and Anderson visited with the 82nd paratroopers and commanding officers at Fort Bragg to participate in various training activities and offer their personal thanks to the paratroopers for their service in Afghanistan.

“I’m very proud to have performed with the 82nd Airborne Division Band for our servicemen and women at Fort Bragg,” adds Ray. “The opportunity to show appreciation for those who serve our country is always an honor, and I’m grateful to have been a part of it.”

The show, hosted by Natalie Stovall and produced by Orpheus Live in collaboration with Nashville Music Consultants, will air Dec. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. CT on Circle TV; Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. CT on RFD TV; and Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. overseas on AFN Prime.

Chris Stapleton & Yola Finish Atop Americana Music Association’s Year-End Radio Charts

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Chris Stapleton & Yola

Chris Stapleton and Yola both finished on top of the Americana Music Association’s year-end Top 100 Americana Radio Airplay Charts for 2021.

Stapleton’s award-winning album, Starting Over, secured the No. 1 spot on the Americana Radio Airplay Albums Chart with the most spins for the year.

Meanwhile, Yola’s single, “Diamond Studded Shoes,” landed at the top of the Americana Radio Airplay Singles Chart. Yola’s album, Stand For Myself, also finished No. 4 on the American Radio Airplay Albums Chart.

The data reflects records reported to the Americana Radio Airplay Albums and Singles Charts during the period of Jan. 11, 2021 through Dec. 14, 2021.

Top 10 Americana Radio Airplay Albums of 2021:
Starting Over, Chris Stapleton
Different Kinds of Light, Jade Bird
The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers, Valerie June
Stand for Myself, Yola
Obviously, Lake Street Dive
Quietly Blowing It, Hiss Golden Messenger
A Few Stars Apart, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Rea
Be Here Instead, Parker Millsap
Exit Wounds, The Wallflowers
The Next Waltz Volume 3, Various Artists

View the complete Top 100 albums list here.

Top 10 Americana Radio Airplay Singles of 2021:
“Diamond Studded Shoes,” Yola
“The Real Thing,” Parker Millsap
“Sanctuary,” Hiss Golden Messenger
“Roots and Wings,” The Wallflowers
“Can’t Let Go,” Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
“Call Me a Fool (feat. Carla Thomas),” Valerie June
“Headstart,” Jade Bird
“Dried Up River,” The Lone Bellow
“Perennial Bloom (Back To You),” Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real
“Redemption,” Nathaniel Rateliff

View the complete Top 100 singles list here.

WMBA Announces 2022 Officers, Committee Chairs, Class Of 2022

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The Women’s Music Business Association (WMBA) has announced the members of its Class of 2022.

The organization also recently elected new officers Melissa Flaxman (President), Virginia Brick (Vice President), Dixie Hydrick (Secretary), and Lizzy Stone (Treasurer).

Committee Chairwomen for 2022 include Aura Guadagno and Aimee Graham (Events & Education Co-Chairs), and Erin Fligel, and Amy Gellick (Marketing & Membership Co-Chairs).

The nonprofit organization serves to foster opportunities for women within the music industry through education, networking, industry involvement, and community service. WMBA 2022 events will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 18 with Global Songwriters Connection President Sheree Spoltore.

WMBA is led by Chairwomen Brandi Simms (MooTV, Moo Creative & The Steel Mill), Lindsey Clark (DeatonFlanigen Productions), Amery Fridenstine (Above Board Consulting), Cameo Carlson (Mtheory Nashville), Mary Catherine Kinney (Spotify), and Legal Counsel Lauren Spahn (Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley, & Norton LLP).

WMBA Class of 2022:
Kate Malone (Producer & Songwriter)
Teea Goans (Singer/Songwriter)
Rachel Buchanan (The AMG)
Abby Schneider (Sayles Egan)
Leah Hudson Binkerd (Banner Music)
Ashley Negrillo (Maverick)
Alyssa Hoffman (PLA Media)
Haley Montgomery (ACM)
Hana Kahn (Musician, Marketing & Branding Consultant)
Madeline Nugent (Singer/Songwriter)
Taylor Day (Red Street Records)
Lauren Davis (Concord)
Stephanie Eatherly (Sony Music Nashville)
Salina Viktoria Solomon (Artist, songwriter, social media consultant)
Sarah Bertrand (Universal Music Group Nashville)
Lauren Conklin Johnson (TurnTable Music)
Stephanie Orr Buttrey (CountryWired Inc.)
Kris Daniels (Audacy)
Nicole Sherwood (Big Machine Label Group)
Elizabeth Gardner (ACM)
Haley Webster (The Orchard)
Rhonda Forlaw Adkins (Rhonda & Company)
Josie Bisto (Global Songwriters Connection)
Mackenzie Adkins (Rhonda & Company)
Emilee Grissom (Transparent Productions)
Haylie Americh (Wiles + Taylor & Co.)

Kidd G To Release Deluxe Version Of ‘Down Home Boy’ On Christmas Eve

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Kidd G. Photo: Phototea

Rebel Music/Geffen Records artist Kidd G is giving fans a special Christmas present this year as he drops an expanded version of his debut album, Down Home Boy: Gone Since Last October (Deluxe) on Dec. 24.

He re-energizes the original with four new tracks just in time for the holidays, including the forthcoming “I Don’t Wanna,” which highlights his knack for blending and blurring genres. He co-wrote each song on the now 18-track collection, collaborating with writers Rhett Akins, Chris DeStefano, Jesse Frasure, and more.

In addition to his debut single, “Summer In A Small Town,” and the recently-released “Paper Hearts (F-150),” and “Whiskey & Wine,” the album also features “If Heaven Had A Phone,” which became a fan favorite on his first headlining first tour which wrapped this fall.

Named one of the Best Albums of 2021 by the New York Times, Down Home Boy generated over 15 million streams on Spotify. Kidd G recently surpassed 1.5 million monthly Spotify listeners.

Down Home Boy: Gone Since Last October (Deluxe) Track List:
1. “I Don’t Wanna” | Morgan O’Connor, William Keating, Michael Robinson, Jake Saghi, Blake Redferrin, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
2. “Last October” | Mike Woods, Kevin White, Marc Scibilia, Jake Saghi, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
3. “Use A Drink” | Juan Guerrieri-Maril, Nicole Spooner, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
4. “Only 16” | Nicholas Thompson, Jake Mark Sordelet, Joseph Boyden, Jacob Saghi, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
5. “Down Home Boy” | Chris Destefano, Rhett Atkins, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
6. “Paper Hearts (F-150)” | Jesse Frasure, Ernest Smith, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
7. “What It’s Like” | Kyle Fishman, Ben Hayslip, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
8. “If Heaven Had A Phone” | Bonnie Dymond, Jake Saghi, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
9. “2000 & IDK” | Johann Elliot, Bonnie Dymond, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
10. “Break Up Song” | Simon Jonasson, Nicole Spooner, Juan Guerrieri-Maril, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
11. “Whiskey & Wine” | Bonnie Dymond, Christopher Luc Nyhus, Dantavius Walker, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
12. “I Think I Love Her” | John Charles Reno Prentice, Jake Rose, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
13. “Summer In A Small Town” | John Thomas “J.T.” Harding, Rhett Atkins, Jacob Rice, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
14. “Ordinary Girl” | Morgan O’Connor, William Keating, Blake Hubbard, Jarrod Ingram, Jacob Saghi, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
15. “UNKNWN Number” | Bonnie Dymond, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
16. “You Could Use Me” | Bonnie Dymond, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
17. “Folks Back Home” | Bonnie Dymond, Lawrence Stoll, Ryan Jeffrey Anderson, Jonathan Gabriel Horne
18. “Last Call” | Bonnie Dymond, Jonathan Gabriel Horne

Industry Ink: Pickers Vodka & Music Health Alliance, The Gatlin Brothers, Love From Music City

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Pennington Distilling Company Donates $10,000 To Music Health Alliance

Pictured (L-R): Jeff Pennington, Tatum Allsep and Jenny Pennington

Pennington Distilling Company, an award-winning spirits distillery, has donated $10,000 to Music Health Alliance (MHA) in support of the non-profit’s work to provide free healthcare advocacy and support to those in the music industry.

Pennington has also pledged that $1 of every bottle of Pickers Original Vodka sold in their Nashville accounts that support live music will be donated to MHA in 2022.

“Music Health Alliance is so incredibly grateful for the continued commitment and support of Pennington Distilling Co. This generous gift will provide immediate healthcare access to the music industry during this critical season.” shares Tatum Allsep, Music Health Alliance founder & CEO.

Jeff and Jenny Pennington, co-founders of Pickers Vodka, add: “We are thankful to be able to continue our support of Music Health Alliance and the amazing work that they do for the all the musicians across the U.S.”

 

 

The Gatlin Brothers To Celebrate 45 Years Of Grand Ole Opry Membership This Christmas

Pictured (L-R): Dan Rogers (Grand Ole Opry), Steve Gatlin, Larry Gatlin, Rudy Gatlin, Gina Keltner (Grand Ole Opry). Photo: Chris Hollo

This Saturday (Dec. 25), award-winning country group, The Gatlin Brothers, will celebrate their 45th anniversary as members of the Grand Ole Opry. The brothers–Larry, Steve, and Rudy–were officially inducted into the Opry family on Dec. 25, 1976.

“One of the very happiest days of our lives was 45 years ago, Christmas Day, when the folks at the Grand Ole Opry asked us to be members of their family,” explains Larry. “We are grateful and honored every time we walk on that stage. God Bless you all and Merry Christmas!”

The group recently celebrated the occasion while performing on a special Christmas edition of the Opry’s broadcast. Backstage, the Gatlins were presented with special Hatch Show Prints to commemorate their upcoming anniversary.

 

 

Love From Music City Hosts Christmas Party For Over 150 Middle TN Foster Children

Love From Music City’s ” .” Photo: Tanya Long /Reflections By Tanya

Nashville-based organization Love From Music City recently hosted their 10th Annual event. “A Very Merry Music City Christmas” welcomed over 150 Sumner County foster children. This year’s event included live entertainment from country music artists Shane Owens and JD Shelburne, as well as carnival games and a visit from Santa.

The entire second floor of the building was transformed into a huge toy store where each child, ages 0-18, was able to choose five items of their choice. They also received eleven essential items, such as a new pillow, pillowcase, blanket, gloves, a coat, shoes, backpack, socks, toiletries, and a stuffed animal.

“Unfortunately, this December has brought some devastating life events. However, I can still say it is more blessed to give than receive,” shares CFO Shanda Tripp. “I found myself still filled with joy as I witnessed the children enjoying their amazing Christmas. Then knowing this was our 10th year made it even more special. Thank you to our community of donors and superstar volunteers, you are truly the best!”

“A Very Merry Music City Christmas” was made possible through funds received throughout the year and the Love From Music City’s annual gala which raised over $35,000 in donations.

‘Yellowstone’ Prequel, ‘1883,’ Makes Biggest New Series Debut Since 2015

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1883, the prequel to Taylor Sheridan‘s smash hit show Yellowstone, earned the biggest new series premiere on cable since 2015’s Fear the Walking Dead. Including encore viewings, 1883 brought in 6.4 million people, per Nielsen.

The show saw 4.9 million viewers on Paramount Network during air time, according to Variety. CMT, which simulcasted the show’s premiere, brought in an additional 609,000 viewers.

The western-themed show, which stars country music royalty Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, also became Paramount Plus’ most watched original series premiere after its debut on Sunday evening (Dec. 19).

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1883 follows the Dutton family as they journey west to seek a better future in Montana. The show also stars Sam Elliott and Billy Bob Thornton, and features Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Audie Rick, Marc Rissmann, Eric Nielsen and James Landry Hébert.

The first two episodes of the prequel series will be broadcast on cable following Yellowstone on Sunday nights. All other episodes will be available to watch exclusively on Paramount Plus.

MusicRow recently caught up with Yellowstone‘s Music Supervisor, Andrea von Foerster, to discuss where she finds the soundtrack that makes up the hit series and how the show’s music has taken on a life of its own. To read the full conversation, click here.

Sarah Jarosz Shares Details For Upcoming Spring Tour

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Sarah Jarosz. Photo: Anthony Mulcahy

Award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz has plotted a spring tour for 2022 in support of her recent records: 2020’s Grammy-winning World On The Ground and 2021’s Blue Heron Suite, which is nominated for Best Folk Album at the upcoming 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

Zig-zagging through the western U.S., the trek will begin on March 19 in Breckenridge, Colorado. Running through stops in Boulder, Phoenix, Tucson, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, and Santa Fe, the tour will wrap in late April with five dates across Jarosz’s home state of Texas. Tickets for all dates are on sale now.

“What a year it’s been. I’ve felt so fortunate to be able to play shows this fall and winter,“ shares Jarosz. “Now that this year is coming to a close, I am thrilled to announce my 2022 spring tour. The full band will be joining me once again, including Dave Speranza on bass, Mike Robinson on guitar, and John Fatum on drums.”

She continues, “We’ll be covering so many of my favorite cities on the west coast, the Rocky Mountains, and ending, of course, with a handful of shows in Texas.”

Sarah Jarosz Spring 2022 Tour Dates:
Mar 19 Breckenridge, CO, Riverwalk Center
Mar 20 Boulder, CO, Boulder Theater
Mar 21 Ft. Collins, CO, The Aggie Theatre
Mar 23 Jackson Hole, WY, Center for the Arts
Mar 24 Grand Junction, CO, Avalon Theatre
Mar 26 Phoenix, AZ, Musical Instrument Museum
Mar 27 Tucson, AZ, Rialto Theatre
Mar 28 Solana Beach, CA, Belly Up
Mar 29 Los Angeles, CA, Troubadour
Mar 30 Santa Barbara, CA, The Lobero Theater
Apr 1 Felton, CA, Felton Music Hall
Apr 2 Petaluma, CA, Mystic Theatre
Apr 3 Grass Valley, CA, Center for the Arts
Apr 4 San Francisco, CA, Great American Music Hall
Apr 6 Seattle, WA, Neptune Theatre
Apr 7 Portland, OR, Revolution Hall
Apr 8 Boise, ID, Egyptian Theater
Apr 10 Missoula, MT, The Wilma
Apr 11 Bozeman, MT, The Elm
Apr 13 Durango, CO, Ft. Lewis College
Apr 14 Santa Fe, NM, Lensic Theater
Apr 15 Dallas, TX, Kessler Theater
Apr 19 Austin, TX, 04 Center
Apr 20 Austin, TX, 04 Center
Apr 21 Houston, TX, The Heights
Apr 22 New Braunfels, TX, Gruene Hall

Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater To Open With Landmark Concert Event

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The Orion Amphitheater, Huntsville’s newest live entertainment destination, will celebrate its opening weekend May 13-15, 2022, with The First Waltz—a landmark concert featuring artists with deep ties to the North Alabama region.

The three-day event will host performances by Brittany Howard, Drive-By Truckers, Emmylou Harris, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, John Paul White, Mavis Staples, St. Paul & The Broken Bones and Waxahatchee with more guests to be announced.

The weekend will wrap on Sunday with special performances from Huntsville’s own vibrant musical community, including The Aeolians of Oakwood University, Kelvin Wooten & Deqn Sue, Translee and Huntsville Community Drumline. Tickets for the multi-day event are on sale now.

“I can’t believe it’s finally happening,” says Ben Lovett, Venue Group CEO. “So many hours of work by so many people to get to this point and we’re just now announcing our first event! This venue will be a significant new addition for the people in and around Huntsville as it serves as a beacon of the community, it will also stand tall amongst the live performance community as one of the best venues in the world… I couldn’t be more excited and grateful to both the artists and the City of Huntsville and the people of Huntsville for their sustained commitment and belief in doing something magical here.”

“The Orion Amphitheater will be an impressive quality-of-life addition to complement our thriving arts and entertainment community,” adds Tommy Battle, Huntsville Mayor. “We anticipate this amazing venue will help attract and recruit new people and ideas to our community from across the Southeast.”

The Orion Amphitheater will provide year-round community programming with seasonal markets, food and film festivals, regional theater productions, environmental symposiums, and family friendly events.

Martina McBride & Father Daryl Schiff Collaborate On New ‘Satisfied’ Project

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Martina McBride is returning to her roots on her father Daryl Schiff‘s new record, Satisfied, available everywhere now. McBride produced the new project, which also features her brother Marty Schiff.

The father-daughter duo, along with Marty, came together for the 15-song collection, which includes two covers from Martina, three by Marty, and family harmonies throughout.

Daryl has been a lifelong musician who started the family band, The Schiffters, where Martina and Marty first learned to play and sing.

“I chose the songs that I could relate to from the things that have happened in my life,” says Daryl. “You need to be able to relate to and feel the song to sing it with emotion.”

“Getting to record this album with my dad after hearing him sing literally for my whole life was such a blessing,” adds McBride. “Singing with my brother, hearing our voices blend with his, is really special. Dad sings in such an authentic way. You cannot teach or fake the kind of country singing he does. It comes from a lifetime of loving it and all of the influences he has heard all of his life. The emotion he conveys isn’t some singer’s ‘trick.’ It is real. There were several times I teared up hearing him sing in the studio. I’m so grateful for this musical treasure we will have forever and excited to share it with my fans.”

McBride has been busy this holiday season on the road during her annual “Joy of Christmas Tour.” In 2021, the multi-Platinum entertainer also celebrated thirty years in the industry and her own exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. To read more about her 30-year legacy, click here.

Satisfied Track List:
1. Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down
2. Heartaches By The Number
3. Where Could I Go
4. Making Believe
5. I’ve Been Running Around
6. I Can’t Help It If I’m Still In Love With You
7. Farther Along
8. I Really Need To Know
9. Satisfied Mind
10. Today I Started Loving You Again
11. Mansion Over The Hilltop
12. Still In Love With You
13. Crazy Arms
14. You Don’t Have To Come Around Me Anymore
15. Farewell Party

David Nail Announces ‘Bootheel Unplugged Tour’ For Early 2022

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David Nail. Photo: Courtesy of 117 Entertainment

Grammy-nominated country artist David Nail has announced his upcoming “Bootheel Unplugged Tour” to kick off in February of 2022.

The trek will find the multi-Platinum-selling singer-songwriter traveling coast to coast for a two month run of acoustic shows. Following the release of his 2021 Bootheel EP and a successful fall tour, these upcoming shows will be hist personal show experiences yet. Tickets are available here.

“I’m thrilled to start 2022 on the road! Playing live music is something I don’t take for granted, and I’m excited to bring a more intimate show to select cities all over the country. See y’all soon!” says Nail.

The Missouri native has been touring for over a decade, sharing some of hit songs with fans, including “Red Light,” “Night’s On Fire,” “Let It Rain,” and “Whatever She’s Got.”