Industry Ink: Meghan Patrick, Musicians On Call, Kelley Bros., More
Meghan Patrick Raises Over $18K For YWCA’s Domestic Violence Services Program
Pictured (L-R): Sharon K. Roberson, Meghan Patrick and Daffany Baker. Photo: Ford Fairchild
Meghan Patrick honored her album Golden Child, which was released on Oct. 11, by hosting her second annual event to raise money for the YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee’s Domestic Violence Services Program. The event took place at The Nashville Palace and a packed crowd came out to show their support. Participating in the event, which raised over $18,000, were Mae Estes, Jenna Lamaster, Faren Rachels, Ella Langley, Lily Rose, Kasey Tyndall and The Castellows.
Musicians On Call, Wrangler, Partner For Concert For Veterans
Scotty Hastings (right) with a patient
In honor of Veterans Day, Musicians On Call and Wrangler partnered for its annual Concert For Veterans. Through bedside visits and a virtual concert experience, artists joined MOC and Wrangler in providing hope and happiness to hospitalized Veterans in VA facilities nationwide. Black River artist Scotty Hasting visited Veterans and caregivers at the Nashville VA Medical Center to perform songs at the bedside. Actor, singer-songwriter and Musicians On Call Volunteer Charles Esten also spent time at the bedside, bringing smiles through classic country songs and engaging the nursing staff in an entertaining Wrangler trivia contest.
Hasting also hosted a special virtual concert for Veterans to enjoy on Veterans Day and throughout the month. The concert featured performances curated by the Grand Ole Opry and words of gratitude from artists like The Bellamy Brothers with Gene Watson, Chapel Hart, Esten, Mae Estes, Sara Evans, Taylor Hicks, Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, Army Veteran and current Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan, Tigirlily Gold, Mark Wills and more. The concert is shared exclusively with VA hospitals through Musicians On Call’s virtual program.
Kelley Brothers 3rd Annual Sticks & Strings Golf Tourney & Concert Returns
Kelley Brothers
The Kelley Brothers’ third annual Sticks & Strings Concert & Golf Tournament returns to the CSRA Nov. 17-18. Created to bring together John, Josh and Charles Kelley‘s three loves – music, golf and family – to raise money for the community that raised them, Sticks & Strings has become a beloved event each November. Brett Young, Randy Houser, Ryan Hurd and more will be part of the fun, and while the golf tournament has been sold out for a month, a special opportunity for two golfers to play a round at Champions Retreat with John, Josh and Charles as part of the event on Nov. 18 has been added. Bidding for the twosome that will join the brothers is open now here.
Proceeds from the event will benefit charities in the three areas that were major influences in the brothers’ lives: golf, music and healthcare. The golf organization is First Tee Augusta, 12 Bands of Christmas is the music charity and the healthcare recipient bears the name of the Kelley Brothers’ father, The John W. Kelley, M.D., Cardiovascular Endowment at the Piedmont Augusta Foundation.
Gibson Gives Guitars For Vets Team Up For ‘Rock To Remember’ Benefit With Cheap Trick
Pictured (L-R): Nigel Fischer (Director of Advancement, Guitars For Vets), Erica Krusen (Global Executive Director, Gibson Gives), Beth Heidt (Chief Marketing Officer, Gibson), Daxx Nielsen (Cheap Trick- drums), Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick-lead guitar), Eric Weinstein (Executive Director, Guitars For Vets), Tom Petersson (Cheap Trick-bass), Robin Zander (Cheap Trick-vocals/guitar), Robin Taylor Zander (Cheap Trick-guitars/backing vocals), Lowell Goldman (Veteran and Gibson Gives board member) and Cesar Gueikian (President and CEO of Gibson). Photo: Courtesy of Gibson
Gibson Gives and the nonprofit Guitars For Vets recently raised funds to support U.S. Military Veterans with “Rock To Remember,” a benefit concert from the legendary rock group Cheap Trick. Through the benefit concert and Live Auction which took place at the Gibson Garage Nashville, the brand’s flagship store in the heart of downtown Nashville, Gibson Gives raised over $60,000 for Guitars For Vets.
John Driskell Hopkins Talks Hop On A Cure On CBS Mornings
Pictured (L-R): CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson, John Driskell Hopkins and CBS Mornings co-hosts Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil. Photo: Courtesy of CBS Mornings
John Driskell Hopkins (Hop) stopped by CBS Mornings on Oct. 13 to talk about Hop On A Cure, the organization he co-founded with his wife Jennifer shortly after his 2021 diagnosis of ALS which raises awareness and funding for the fatal neurodegenerative disease. While on-site, he treated viewers to a partial performance of his new single, “Each Other,” talked about his diagnosis and shared with co-hosts that Hop On A Cure was on target to have donated $3 million in total since its inception by the fiscal end of 2024.
Marie Pizano Launches MVP3 Music Group
Wade Quinton and Marie Pizano
Industry veteran Marie Pizano has launched MVP3 Music Group, a label established under the Memphis-based MVP3 Media Group umbrella. With the objective to nurture independent recording artists, MVP3 Music Group is built on a foundation of creative collaboration, artistry, and a mission to inspire audiences worldwide through meaningful music and multimedia expansion. Pizano is a seasoned 20-year business professional with extensive experience in artist management, music, television and film.
Speaking to her vision, Pizano shares, “It’s all about integrity. It’s about the music. It’s about collaboration with the artists and creating music that speaks to people’s souls, and affording talented voices the opportunity to be heard.”
Signed as the label’s flagship artist, Wade Quinton, will release his debut single, “Don’t Waste Your Time,” produced by renowned producer Kent Wells on Dec. 12, 2024.
