Industry Ink: Carrie Underwood, Colbie Caillat, Carnival Music, More

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Carrie Underwood & Fans Donate Over $420, 000 For Tunnels To Towers Foundation

Carrie Underwood and Frank Siller with Tunnels to Towers at the TODAY Show. Photo: Nathan Congleton

Carrie Underwood fans who attended the “Denim & Rhinestones Tour” helped raise $420,316 for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation in direct support of America’s heroes and their families through mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and responder families with young children

Since early in her career, Underwood has designated a portion of ticket sales from her tours to support worthwhile charities and organizations. She continued that tradition by arranging for a donation of $1 form each ticket sold on her recent tour to be donated to the Tunnel to Towers.

The foundation is committed to building speciailly adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, and is steadfast in its commitment to eradicating veteran homelessness and assisting victims of significant U.S. disasters.

Frank Siller, the CEO and Chairman of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, says “We are overjoyed and profoundly grateful for this kind gesture. Carrie’s substantial donation, supported by her loving fans, will directly influence the lives of many of our nation’s heroes and their families. It will offer them not only financial assistance but a beacon of hope and a reminder that their sacrifices are recognized and honored.”

“I’m so proud of the fans that came out to the tour and making this donation possible,” says Underwood.  “They have always shown up to support great organizations like Tunnel To Towers, making the world a better place while coming out to see us.”

 

Colbie Caillat Debuts At The Top Of The Pandora Country Chart

Pictured (L-R): Colbie Caillat, Black Box’s Olivia Donnolo, Black Box’s Brian Popowitz, Jensen Artists’ Hilary Thoemke, SiriusXM/Pandora’s Kathleen Shea, SiriusXM/Pandora’s Johnny Chiang, Jensen Artists’ Chad Jensen (back row), Downtown Music’s Geoff Halliday (front row) and SiriusXM/Pandora’s Trapper John (far right)

Colbie Caillat landed at No. 1 on Pandora’ s country music station, Today’s Country, with her latest release, “I’ll Be Here” featuring Sheryl Crow.

A feat rarely accomplished by artists in their first week on the chart, fans are welcoming Caillat whole-heartedly. Her crossover success showcases her versatility as an artist and demonstrates her ability to connect with audiences across various musical styles. The song has amassed over 1 million streams on Pandora in just one week since its release adding to her total of nearly 4 billion total streams on the platform.

“I’ll Be Here” is featured on Caillat’s highly anticipated debut solo country album, Along the Way, available everywhere Oct. 6.

 

Carnival Music To Kick Off Americana Week With Show At Bobby’s Idle Hour

Carnival Music is kicking off the Americana week in Nashville with a writer showcase at Bobby’s Idle Hour on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 4:30p.m.

Hit songwriters Aubrie Sellers, David Nail, Dustin Christensen, Jaida Dryer and Mando Saenz, will be joined by Santa’s Ice Cold Pickers for the performances that evening.

 

SOLID Opens New Member Applications

New membership applications for Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) are currently open and are available through Sunday, Oct. 8.

One year experience working full-time in the entertainment industry and one reference letter are the only two requirements to be considered for eligibility. Interested candidates can find the application on the SOLID website.

 

Michael Lotten And Friends Raise $23,ooo For Maui Fire Victims

Photo: Libby Danforth

Songwriter Michael Lotten teamed up with some good friends last week for a benefit show raising money for the victims of the Maui wildfires, ultimately gathering $23,000 for those in need. Held on Friday, Sept. 8 at the Listening Room Cafe, the event was a writers round featuring Lotten, Jerry Flowers, Will Weatherly and Jamie Moore.

The sold-out evening featured the four writers trading off as they performed songs from their vast catalog of hits, which includes No 1 songs for artists like Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen, Dustin Lynch, Sam Hunt and Kane Brown, and cuts by Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and more.

The $23,000 raised will be shared with Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund, which is providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating fires.

“Maui has a special place in my family’s heart,” Lotten shares. “Huge thanks to everyone that showed up and helped send love to Hawaii.”

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