Industry Ink: Jo Dee Messina, Old Dominion, Craig Morgan, More

Jo Dee Messina Pops Up At Bobby Bones’ “Comedically Inspirational” Show In Nashville

Bobby Bones & Jo Dee Messina. Photo: Courtesy of 117 Entertainment

On the heels of announcing her new partnership with 117 Entertainment, Jo Dee Messina surprised the audience at Bobby Bones‘ “Comedically Inspirational” stand-up show on Saturday night (Oct. 22) at the CMA Theater in Nashville.

Messina did a live interview on stage where she shared thoughts and insights about her decades-long career. The country hitmaker also performed acoustic versions of her smash hits “Heads Carolina, Tails California” and “Lesson in Leavin’.”

Old Dominion’s “I Was On A Boat That Day” Goes Platinum

Old Dominion celebrates “I Was On A Boat That Day” going Platinum with their team. Photo: Mason Allen

Old Dominion‘s top 10 single “I Was On A Boat That Day” has achieved RIAA Platinum certification. The song is Old Dominion’s eighth Platinum-certified song.

“I Was On A Boat That Day,” written by the band’s Matthew Ramsey, Brad Tursi, Geoff Sprung, Trevor Rosen and Whit Sellers, alongside award-winning songwriters Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, was the lead single from their fourth full-length project, Time, Tequila and Therapy, which recently earned a nomination for Album of the Year at the 2022 CMA Awards.

The plaque presentation was made ahead of the band’s Whiskey Jam performance on Oct. 17. Having spent this summer on the stadium portion of Kenny Chesney’s “Here and Now 2022 Tour,” they recently collaborated with Chesney on “Beer With My Friends,” which is currently climbing the country charts.

Craig Morgan Honored With Tennessee Music Pathways Marker

Craig Morgan. Photo: Courtesy of Tennessee Tourism

On Oct. 18, Tennessee Tourism and the Dickson County Chamber of Commerce honored celebrated country artist Craig Morgan with a Tennessee Music Pathways marker in downtown Dickson, Tennessee. The pathway serves to celebrate his contributions to the state’s rich musical legacy.

Morgan recently kicked off his “God, Family, Country Tour 2022” in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He will continue the trek through November with an upcoming stop at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Veteran’s Day, coinciding with the release of his God, Family, Country (Deluxe Edition) album.

Danielle Bradbery’s “Worth It” Earns Gold Distinction

Pictured (L-R): Big Machine Label Group’s Darielle Schroeder, Why&How’s Halie Hampton Mosley, Why&How’s Allie Petko, Big Machine Label Group’s Allison Jones, Danielle Bradbery, Big Machine Label Group’s Carly Strickland, Big Machine Records’ Clay Hunnicutt

Danielle Bradbery‘s 2017 hit “Worth It” has officially been certified Gold by the RIAA. Included on her sophomore album I Don’t Believe We’ve Met, the track was written by Bradbery along with Molly Reed and Grammy-nominated and SESAC award-winning writer Jeff Pardo.

Bradbery received the news after her recent show at the Grand Ole Opry.

SESAC Honors Malibu Babie’s First No. 1 Hit With Special Celebration

Pictured (L-R): Katie Fagan (Nashville Head of A&R, Prescription Songs), ET Brown (Senior Director Creative Services, SESAC), and Malibu Babie

SESAC recently celebrated affiliate Malibu Babie, who co-wrote and co-produced Nicki Minaj’s hit song “Super Freaky Girl,” with a No. 1 celebration at Greenhouse Bar along with her publishing partner Prescription Songs.

The song debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this August and garnered over three million streams upon release, breaking the Spotify record for the biggest debut for a solo female rap song. “Super Freaky Girl” marks Malibu Babie’s first No. 1 hit.