Industry Ink: Ricky Skaggs, Charles Wesley Godwin, CMA, MVP3 Media Group
Ricky Skaggs Celebrates 70th With Opry Celebration
Ricky Skaggs and wife Sharon White celebrate his 70th birthday backstage at Grand Ole Opry. Photo: Chris Hollo / Grand Ole Opry
Ricky Skaggs celebrated a major life milestone while performing at the Grand Ole Opry on July 19. Skaggs, an Opry member since 1982, gathered with friends and family backstage to eat cake in celebration of his 70th birthday.
On his birthday, July 18, the Country Music Hall of Fame member was surprised with a special video reel featuring messages from artists, family, friends and music business colleagues. Artists appearing in the video include Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Randy Travis, Ray Stevens, Jeannie Seely, Josh Turner, Shenandoah’s Marty Raybon, Doug Gray of The Marshall Tucker Band, The Frontmen, Mark Wills, Mac McAnally, Emily Ann Roberts, Skaggs’ band Kentucky Thunder, The Isaacs, TG Sheppard and Kelly Lang.
Charles Wesley Godwin Performs On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Charles Wesley Godwin performs “Family Ties” on CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk / Courtesy of CBS
Charles Wesley Godwin performed the title track from his breakout album Family Ties Monday night (July 22) on CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, marking his second late night TV appearance of 2024.
In addition to their own headline shows, Godwin and The High have been supporting Luke Combs on his “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old” stadium tour. Godwin will also open a handful of shows for Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, and Jamey Johnson this summer.
CMA Hosts MemberSIPS Event On Imposter Syndrome
Janet Walls (Delta Blvd, President and Founder) leads a discussion during a MemberSIPS event focused on imposter syndrome at CMA HQ in Nashville. Photo: Becca Risley/CMA
CMA welcomed members to its Nashville headquarters on July 23 for a MemberSIPS event focused on imposter syndrome.
Many music industry professionals experience imposter syndrome—feelings of self-doubt in abilities and accomplishments—despite evidence to the contrary. Janet Walls (Delta Blvd, President and Founder) hosted a discussion that delved into how future and current industry professionals can tap into their internal and external support systems to control those emotions. The conversation highlighted what imposter syndrome looks like and how to combat and overcome it to celebrate and own skills, accomplishments and abilities.
Marie Pizano Launches MVP3 Media Group
Marie Pizano. Photo: Stephanie Norwood
Entrepreneur and author Marie Pizano has launched the Nashville branch of Memphis-based MVP3 Media Group, which is comprised of film and music divisions, MVP3 Network and MVP3 Music Group. Additionally, Pizano has launched the nonprofit arm MVP3 Foundation in Music City.
Pizano is a Memphis resident who is committed to serving Tennesseans through creating opportunities and building bridges in the entertainment space.
