Industry Ink: Luke Combs, Chris LeDoux, ACM Lifting Lives, The Archives Nashville
CMHOFM & Luke Combs Host Writers Round In Support Of New Exhibit
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Luke Combs hosted a sold-out writers round in support of the new exhibit, “Luke Combs: The Man I Am,” yesterday (July 11).
During the event, Combs was joined by Drew Parker, Ray Fulcher, James McNair and Rob Williford. The four performed songs they have written together and shared the stories behind them. The round was filmed and will premiere as part of the museum’s “Live At The Hall” digital series this fall.
Chris LeDoux’s ‘This Cowboy’s Hat’ Goes Platinum
Friends and family of late cowboy and singer-songwriter Chris LeDoux gathered to celebrate the Platinum certification of his song “This Cowboy’s Hat” as well as the debut of its official music video at Friends In Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville.
Joined by RIAA’s Jackie Jones and UMG Nashville’s Lori Christian, Ned LeDoux accepted the plaque commemorating the achievement on his father’s behalf. The venue’s staff donned “Just LeDoux It” shirts as the crowd celebrated LeDoux’s life and legacy and watched the music video on a big screen together.
ACM Lifting Lives, SENSE Theatre & More Partner For Autism Research Program
ACM Lifting Lives recently hosted its annual SENSE Theatre ACM Lifting Lives 2024 Summer Camp in partnership with SENSE Theatre, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and Vanderbilt University Department of Theatre. The two-week program is designed to improve the social and emotional functions of those on the spectrum through theatrical intervention.
13 youth participants with autism spectrum disorder gathered in Nashille to join counselors as they rehearsed for the program’s finale—two public performances of Hats—which took place June 28–29 at Vanderbilt University’s Langford Auditorium. Participants were also treated to a surprise, acoustic performance from The Band Loula.
The Archives Nashville’s Inaugural Artist Tag Sale Raises $31K For CMA Foundation
The Archives Nashville’s inaugural Artist Tag Sale raised $31,102.21 for the CMA Foundation during this year’s CMA Fest. The sale featured wardrobe items from country stars, including Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Brothers Osborne, Luke Combs, Jordan Davis, Tyler Hubbard, Tiera Kennedy, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Jelly Roll and Bailey Zimmerman.
“We were excited to bring this unique shopping experience to CMA Fest and support the CMA Foundation’s incredible work,” shares Tiffany Gifford, Founder of The Archives Nashville. “Fans got the chance to own a piece of their favorite artists’ wardrobe while contributing to a cause that nurtures the next generation of musicians and educators, and we are already brainstorming ways to turn this into an even bigger event next year.”
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