Industry Ink: Hardy, Russell Dickerson, Opry, Green Hill Music
Hardy Performs On Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Hardy appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week to perform “Psycho” from his recently released new LP, Quit!! The album is No.1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart and, with 24,000 units, comes in at No. 9 on Album Sales and No. 5 on Current Rock Albums charts. He also released the debut of a live deluxe edition of Quit!! and visuals for “Soul4Sale” featuring Fred Durst and “Psycho.”
Russell Dickerson Brings ‘Bones’ To GMA3
Russell Dickerson brought his newest single “Bones” to GMA3 last week. Penned by Dickerson, Chase McGill, Chris LaCorte and Parker Welling, “Bones” blends soul-mate symphonies with epic country devotion.
With over 77 adds at country radio, “Bones” is Dickerson’s biggest first week release; shattering his previous high of 52. He continues his time on the road this summer with performances at fairs, festivals, and shows across the country including dates on Sam Hunt’s “Locked Up Tour 2024” and will close the season headlining his “Good Day To Have A Great Tour” in the UK.
Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 30 Years Of Forrest Gump
Pictured (L-R): Opry’s Dan Rogers, Mykelti Williamson, Gary Sinise, Wendy Finerman and Michael Connor Humphreys. Photo: Chris Hollo for Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry celebrated the 30thanniversary of Paramount Pictures’ beloved classic Forrest Gump on a special sold-out Sunday Night Opry at the Opry House and the Opry debut of Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band, who was introduced to the stage by a heartfelt video message from Tom Hanks. Additionally, the movie’s producer, Academy Award-winner Wendy Finerman, actor Mykelti Williamson, who portrayed the iconic character Bubba in the film, and Michael Conner Humphreys, who portrayed Forrest Gump as a young boy, each appeared as guest hosts.
The special Opry also featured Mandy Barnett, Madeline Edwards, The Gatlin Brothers, Scotty Hasting, Jamey Johnson, Gary LeVox, Scotty McCreery, and Stolen Silver performing songs from the 12-times Platinum-selling movie soundtrack. Additionally, the live audience was treated to clips of the movie throughout the show. A sold-out post-show event was held in the Opry House’s Studio A and featured a Q&A discussion of 30 years of Forrest Gump with Sinise (Lt. Dan), Williamson (Bubba), Humphreys (young Forrest Gump) and producer Finerman as well as photo ops on the iconic park bench seen in numerous scenes from the film.
Green Hill Music Tributes Three Decades Of Business At Anniversary Party
Pictured (L-R, back row): Adam Hendron, Melissa Miller, Bryce Egan, Blake Davis, Ben Binner, Chad Smith and Lauren Simon; (L-R, front row): Meghann Wright, Olivia DeMasters and Rhonda Celsor
Green Hill Music held its 30th anniversary celebration July 13 in partnership with the Nashville Jazz Workshop. The evening was filled with heartfelt tributes and was attended by a crowd of music enthusiasts and industry professionals.
Green Hill artists performed including Roger Spencer, Lori Mechem, Jack Jezzro, Luke Woodle, Sam Levine, Jaimee Paul, Matt Belsante and Phillip Keveren. The evening closed out with a heartfelt video tribute and performances of songs by the late Beegie Adair. Adair, a towering figure in the jazz world, was remembered for her virtuosic piano skills and her impact on the music community as an educator and mentor. Her contributions to the Nashville Jazz Workshop and enduring legacy were celebrated through a lineup of emotional performances, underscoring her lasting influence on the jazz scene.
