Industry Ink: Eric Church, Lorrie Morgan, Alli Walker, NCS
Eric Church’s Outsiders Radio Featured On No. 60 Honda Indy Car
Eric Church’s SiriusXM Outsiders Radio IndyCar
The No. 60 Honda Indy Car of Meyer Shank Racing will have a special paint scheme featuring Outsiders Radio, Eric Church‘s exclusive SiriusXM channel, at this weekend’s pair of NTT Indycar races at Iowa Speedway.
Church will be at Iowa Speedway to perform after the completion of Saturday’s Indycar race. SiriusXM has been a sponsor of Meyer Shank Racing since 2017 and is the co-title sponsor on Meyer Shank Racing’s No. 60 Honda for all 17 races run in the U.S. this season. In addition to this weekend’s paint scheme featuring Church and Outsiders Radio, MSR’s No. 60 car has featured other iconic artists this season, including Jon Bon Jovi’s Bon Jovi Radio channel at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and Smokey Robinson’s Smokey’s Soul Town channel at the Detroit Grand Prix.
Lorrie Morgan Puts On Her ‘War Paint’ For Heartland
The Heartland Network is set to debut a new talk show, War Paint with Lorrie Morgan. In the new show, Morgan sits down with industry friends and family members to chat about life on and off the road and dish about relationships, experiences and funny stories. War Paint with Lorrie Morgan will air on The Heartland Network on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. eastern time starting July 12. Guests include Pam Tillis, Jimmy Fortune, T. Graham Brown, Vince Gill, Jeannie Seely and many more.
“From growing up as the daughter of a country music legend to becoming one in her own right, Lorrie Morgan offers a unique perspective into the genre and has an intrinsic ability to relate to other artists and industry veterans,” says Joel Wertman, President of Get After It Media. “I am thrilled to add Lorrie and these authentic conversations to the Heartland lineup.”
“I have been wanting to sit down and chat with industry friends and share those moments with fans for ages,” shares Morgan. “It’s so appropriate that War Paint with Lorrie Morgan is airing on The Heartland Network because this is a project of the heart for me!”
Alli Walker To Host New Season Of ‘Powernation Builds’
Alli Walker will host of the new season of Powernation Builds, airing on Circle Country beginning today (July 11). The flagship program of Powernation Studios, Powernation Builds showcases the best in automotive craftsmanship. This season will feature 13 episodes each highlighting a unique build project, from the “Spicy Granada” and the ‘83 Hurst Olds transformed by the Detroit Muscle team, to preparing a ‘96 Honda for rally dirt track racing. Some episodes will also feature special guests such as UFC President Dana White.
“I am thrilled to embark on this journey with Powernation Builds and Circle Country,” shares Walker. “Hosting this show was a fantastic experience, I can’t wait to share these incredible builds and stories with viewers.”
“Alli Walker’s infectious energy makes her the perfect host for Powernation Builds,” says Matthew Hawkins, President of Powernation Studios. “Her ability to connect with audiences promises an engaging and entertaining season.”
Nashville Christian Songwriters Celebrates Growth with New Label & Hires
Pictured (L-R): John Chisum, Founder of Nashville Christian Songwriters; Hannah Franklin, Director of Marketing and Artist Services; and Bryant Urich, Director of Production and Studio Operations
Nashville Christian Songwriters has launched the NCS Collective and NCS Community. The organization has also added key staff and acquired a state-of-the-art studio and event space. Offering record label and publishing services for the first time, the NCS Collective welcomes singer-songwriter Coby James as well as veteran songwriter, producer and NCS Founder John Chisum himself as the label’s flagship artists, along with a lineup of genre-spanning talent.
Further expanding the ministry’s footprint is the new NCS Community, a subscription-based program offering regularly scheduled workshops, instructional downloads and guest presentations from veteran artists and industry professionals, among a wealth of other tools. Joining NCS from Gaither Music Group, Hannah Franklin steps into the role of Director of Marketing and Artist Services and assistant to Chisum, while singer-songwriter and producer Bryant Urich has been named Director of Production and Studio Operations.
