Industry Ink: Brad Paisley, Hillary Lindsey, Tyler Braden, Red Clay Strays, More
Brad Paisley Performs National Anthem At World Series Game 1
Brad Paisley performs at World Series Game 1. Photo: Courtesy of MLB
Brad Paisley performed the National Anthem at Game 1 of the 2024 World Series Friday night from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The appearance was his fourth World Series anthem performance.
Paisley’s new single, “Truck Still Works,” is currently climbing the charts, and is the first new song from an upcoming album due out next year.
Country Music Hall Of Fame Hillary Lindsey Profiled In ‘Poets & Prophets Series’
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum writer-editor Angela Stefano Zimmer and Hillary Lindsey at the museum. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Hillary Lindsey was recently spotlighted in an in-depth interview for the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum’s “Poets and Prophets” series. The series highlights songwriters who have made significant contributions to country music.
Lindsey is a 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, a 2022 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, a two-time Academy of Country Music Songwriter of the Year award winner (2020, 2021) and a Country Music Association Song of the Year award winner (“Girl Crush,” 2015). The program was filmed and will premiere at a later date as part of the museum’s Live at the Hall digital programs series, available to stream on the museum’s website.
Tyler Braden Surprised With Gold During Opry Performance
Pictured (L-R): Justin Luffman (VP Artist Development, WMN); Aaryn Cantu (Marketing Manager, WHY&HOW); Halie Hampton (COO, WHY&HOW); Tyler Braden; Stephanie Davenport (VP A&R, WMN) and Mike Dupree (SVP Creative Director, WMN). Photo: Marisa Braden
Tyler Braden performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage Friday night (Oct. 25) and celebrated some special career achievements as well. The night kicked off with a surprise plaque presentation honoring his newly Gold-certified single, “Devil You Know.” Braden performed three songs during the segment and also showcased his two new releases, “More Than A Prayer” and “Above the Water.”
Red Clay Strays Perform On CBS Saturday Morning‘s Saturday Series
The Red Clay Strays performed three songs on CBS Saturday Morning this past weekend as part of their “Saturday Sessions” series, including “Wanna Be Loved,” “I’m Still Fine” and “Disaster.” The band is gearing up for the release of their first live album, Live At The Ryman, due out Nov. 15 via RCA Records.
Big Loud Rock Showcases Zoe Ko, Dogpark, & Liam St. John In Music City
Photo: Courtesy of Big Loud Rock
Big Loud Rock hosted a Nashville showcase recently with performances from Zoe Ko, Dogpark and Liam St. John at the Vinyl Lounge in Nashville on Oct. 15. The imprint has made significant strides in the industry with Hardy’s first-ever No. 1 rock single “Jack,” Blame My Youth’s Top 10 alternative radio single “The Break” and Jagwar Twin’s debut top 40 record “Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa).”
Drake White Shares Album Inspiration On Kelly Clarkson Show
Drake White and wife Alex on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Photo: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal
Drake White appeared on the The Kelly Clarkson Show on Oct. 25 joined by his wife Alex to share the inspirational tale behind his new music. On hand to discuss his latest full-length album, Low Country High Road, the Alabama singer-songwriter told the story of his on-stage stroke in 2019, challenging recovery and ultimate return to the life he loves. He also explained how the family navigated infertility and welcomed son Hawk in 2023—a five-year “rollercoaster” which has led to his White’s new album.
