Industry Ink: Mitchell Tenpenny, RaeLynn, Tyler Joe Miller, Steve Fishell

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Mitchell Tenpenny Helps Fans Check Off Their Bucket List At Opry

Pictured (L-R): Kristen Ashley/ Red Light Management, Ken Robold/ Sony Music Nashville (SMN) Exec. VP & COO, Mitchell, Jen Way/ SMN Senior VP, Marketing, Christy Garbinski/ Columbia Nashville Specialist, Promotion & Artist Development & Jennifer Tressler/ Opry Entertainment Group Sr. Manager, Artist & Label Strategy. Photo: Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry

Mitchell Tenpenny recently provided two of his enthusiastic fans at the Grand Ole Opry the opportunity to check an item off of their “bucket list” by extending an invitation to visit the Opry’s backstage.

Before Mitchell’s performance, the fans and members of his record label, surprised him with a Gold plaque for hit song “Bucket List.” He recently released “Breaking My Heart,” as the follow up to his top 10 hit single “We Got History,” and is hitting the road this year with Luke Combs on the “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour” and Jordan Davis’ “The Damn Good Time Tour.”

 

RaeLynn Partners With Heroes Vodka For Upcoming Tour

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RaeLynn has announced a new tour partnership with Heroes Vodka for her upcoming nationwide tour. With a shared commitment to honor and support veterans and first responders, the collaboration promises an unforgettable show experience.

First bottled on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2011, (11/11/11) Heroes Vodka is 100% American corn grain distilled at Buffalo Trace, and supports veterans with every bottle sold. Heroes Vodka embodies the spirit of service and sacrifice that defines our nation’s heroes by promising a portion of every purchase to organizations that support veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families.

“Teaming up with RaeLynn for her nationwide tour is a remarkable opportunity to amplify our shared commitment to honoring our veterans, first responders and their families. Her dedication to our mission is palpable, especially considering her family’s service and her husband’s service. Together, alongside our giveback partners like Team RWB, The Nightstalkers, and the Legion, we’re poised to make a meaningful impact while providing fans with an unforgettable experience,” says Travis McVey, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and founder of Heroes Vodka.

 

Tyler Joe Miller Signs Global Distribution Deal With The Orchard

Tyler Joe Miller. Photo: Ryan Nolan

Canadian country artist Tyler Joe Miller and The Orchard have entered a new global distribution agreement. To mark the occasion, Miller has announced the release of his new single, “Broken Man” on March 1. Written by Miller, Reid Isbell and Blake Bollinger, the ballad is produced by Danick Dupelle.

In January, Miller was announced as the first signing to the newly-formed management division of Republic Live, RLive. This month, his Spillin’ My Truth EP received a 2024 JUNO Award nomination for Country Album of Year.

 

Country Music Hall of Fame Hosts Book Talk With Steve Fishell On Steel Guitarist Buddy Emmons

Pictured (L-R): Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young, Steve Fishell and Museum Writer-Editor Dave Paulson. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Author, musician and producer Steve Fishell recently participated in a book talk at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, exploring the life and career of famed pedal steel guitarist Buddy Emmons. Fishell discussed his 2022 book Buddy Emmons: Steel Guitar Icon, which draws on in-depth interviews and autobiographical writings from Emmons.

Fishell was also recognized at the event for his charitable support of the museum. In 2013, he donated proceeds and future royalties from the album The Big E: Salute to Steel Guitarist Buddy Emmons to the museum in honor of Emmons’s late wife Peggy. Fishell produced the tribute album, and to date, the gift has netted nearly $100,000 in support of the nonprofit museum’s educational mission. Fishell also presented the museum with a copy of Emmons’ memoirs, which were used in the writing of the book.

A pedal steel guitarist himself, Fishell has recorded and performed with Country Music Hall of Fame member Emmylou Harris for 40 years and has also recorded with Eric Church, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton. Additionally, he has produced No. 1 singles for Radney Foster and Pam Tillis. Fishell’s book talk was moderated by the museum’s writer-editor Dave Paulson.

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