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Industry Ink: Old Dominion, Tucker Wetmore, The Castellows, BMI, Eugene Ward

February 12, 2025/by Lorie Hollabaugh

Old Dominion Celebrates Platinum At Ryman Residency

Old Dominion. Photo: Mason Allen

Old Dominion was presented with some plaques ahead of their second night of shows for their recent sold-out Ryman Auditorium residency. The new hardware touted the band’s RIAA certifications for their No. 1 single “One Man Band” (seven-times Platinum) and albums Old Dominion and Happy Endings (both Platinum).

 

Tucker Wetmore Surprised With Platinum Plaque During TV Debut

Tucker Wetmore on NBC’s TODAY with Jenna & Friends. Photo: Nathan Congleton / ©NBCUniversal

Tucker Wetmore made his national TV debut this week on NBC’s TODAY with Jenna & Friends, delivering a performance of his Platinum-certified No.1 single “Wind Up Missin’ You.” To cap off the bucket list moment, host Jenna Bush Hager and guest host Ana Gasteyer surprised Wetmore with a Platinum/No. 1 plaque commemorating the song that launched his meteoric rise less than one year ago.

He recently wrapped a jam-packed Super Bowl LIX weekend that included a special performance at EA SPORTS™ Presents Madden Bowl and announced of his next single, “3,2,1”  is due out Feb. 2.

 

The Castellows Visit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital

The Castellows. Photo: Angelea Yoder, VUMC

Country trio The Castellows visited Seacrest Studios located in Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville on Feb. 4. The three sisters’ in-studio interview and acoustic performance was broadcast solely throughout the hospital’s CCTV network. Along with the interview and performance, the girls met and posed for pictures with patients and their families.

 

‘BMI Buzz’ Returns At Bobby’s Idle Hour

Pictured (L-R): BMI’s Clay Bradley, BMI’s Jackson Kiger, Jack McKeon (BMI), Gloria Anderson (BMI), Aniston Pate (BMI), BMI’s Leslie Roberts and BMI’s MaryAnn Keen. Photo: Aubrey Wise for BMI

BMI revitalized its longstanding “BMI Buzz” showcase Feb. 3 at its new location, Bobby’s Idle Hour Tavern, featuring Gloria Anderson, Jack McKeon and Aniston Pate. The series highlights promising up-and-coming songwriters in three-song sets. Launched in 2008, the series continues BMI’s commitment to nurture and develop writers at the earliest stages of their careers and has previously hosted songwriters such as Hannah Blaylock (2009), Joey Hyde (2011), Kacey Musgraves (2009), Parker Welling (2010) and more.

The next “BMI Buzz” installment will be held April 7, with the lineup to be announced soon.

 

Eugene Ward Memorial Scholarship Established At Lincoln Memorial University

Eugene Ward. Photo: Courtesy of family

Lincoln Memorial University has announced the establishment of the Eugene Ward Memorial Scholarship, honoring the life and legacy of distinguished alumnus Gene Ward. The scholarship, which will be awarded annually, was initiated by a gift from his wife, Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely Ward, and will support LMU students who are working their way through school, carrying forward Ward’s legacy of service, leadership and academic excellence.

A 1956 graduate of LMU’s Business Administration program, Ward built a notable career in law and public service. Donations to the scholarship fund can be made online at LMUnet.edu/GeneWard or mailed to: Lincoln Memorial University, University Advancement Office, 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, TN 37752.

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Lorie Hollabaugh
Lorie Hollabaugh
Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.
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