Industry Ink: Tim Montana, BMI, ‘Dogtober’ Writers’ Round, Tribute Quartet

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Tim Montana Wraps Inaugural ‘American Thread’ Benefit

Pictured (L-R): Trevor Pardue, Tim Montana and Scott Graves. Photo: Patrick Adas

Music Knox Records/BBR Music Group artist Tim Montana held his sold-out inaugural “American Thread” benefit concert on Oct. 2 at Nashville’s City Winery. The special concert event and the following day’s clays shoot raised over $334,000 for people in uniform, benefiting Special Ops Xcursions, a nonprofit that supports U.S. special operations forces and their families.

Special surprise guest performers included Colbie Caillat, Collective Soul, Darryl Worley, Elvie Shane, Michael Ray and Tyler Farr. The event also featured guest speaker Sgt. Omar “Crispy” Avila, a war hero and U.S. Army veteran. Action sports legend Travis Pastrana and his sidekick, Street Bike Tommy, were also in attendance. After this week’s events – four years since the clays shoot’s inception – Montana has officially raised over 1.1 million dollars for Special Ops Xcursions.

Brother Thunder, Tanner Usrey, More Take BMI’s Austin City Limits Stage

Brother Thunder performs on the BMI Stage at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Photo: Erika Goldring

BMI returned to the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival last weekend (Oct. 6-8) for its 20th anniversary as the BMI Stage featured performances by emerging talent across all genres. Acts showcased over the weekend included Delacey, Brother Thunder, Bass Drum Of Death, Patrick Martin, Serayah, Husbands, Shaed, Major., Grace Sorensen, Sunrose and Tanner Usrey. BMI has curated a musically diverse lineup at ACL Fest for the past two decades.

‘Dogtober’ Writers’ Round Deemed A Howling Success

Pictured (L-R): Danielle Breezy, Tina Parol, Jillian Cardarelli, Levi Hummon, Jonathan Sherwood and Joe Breezy. Photo: Dusty Barker

Singer-songwriters Jillian Cardarelli, Levi Hummon, Tina Parol and Jonathan Sherwood came together recently for a special “Dogtober” Writers’ Round at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville to benefit the Pedigree Foundation.

The event, hosted by media personalities Joe Breezy (Mix 92.9 / Local on 2) and Danielle Breezy (WKRN Chief Meteorologist), was part of the year-long celebration of the Pedigree Foundation’s 15th birthday. Nearly 3.1 million dogs end up in shelters and rescues every year, and nearly half never find a home. Pedigree Foundation’s goal is to support shelter and rescue organizations across the nation that are focused primarily on supporting fostering, behavior and transport programs as well as disaster relief, while ultimately helping dogs in need find a loving home.

Tribute Quartet Extends Deal With Daywind Records

Pictured (L-R): Ian Owens, Josh Singletary, Gary Casto, Gus Gaches, Dusty Wells, Ed Leonard and Rick Shelton

Tribute Quartet re-signed with Daywind Records at the recent National Quartet Convention, extending their long-term relationship.

The group’s members Gary Casto, Josh Singletary, Gus Gaches and Ian Owens were on hand with Daywind representatives to celebrate with a plaque recognizing their eight No. 1’s with Daywind Records.

“It is truly an honor for Tribute Quartet to continue our relationship with Daywind Records! Being a part of this great team allows us to share our music with the world. We look forward to many more years with our family at Daywind Records,” states Casto.

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