Industry Ink: Dan Rogers, Mark Wills, Opry License Plate, Gabrielle Mooney, Melody Place

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Dan Rogers Talks 100 Years Of The Grand Ole Opry On The Kelly Clarkson Show 

Dan Rogers appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Photo: Weiss Eubanks

Dan Rogers, Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry, will appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show today (April 30) to talk about the just released book, 100 Years of the Grand Ole Opry, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the legendary show. Clarkson featured Rogers in the popular #What I’m Liking segment.

100 Years of Grand Ole Opry, written by Craig Shelburne, commemorates and showcases the remarkable institution’s century-long history through never-before-seen photos and ephemera from years past, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from those who have paced backstage before career-defining performances and those who have come to know the Opry as a second home.

 

Mark Wills Joins Cast of Holiday Film The Best Thing About Christmas

Mark Wills

Mark Wills has joined the cast of the upcoming holiday film, The Best Thing About Christmas, with filming scheduled to start April 28 at The Square Room in downtown Knoxville. In addition to his acting role, Wills will perform the film’s original title track, “The Best Thing About Christmas,” penned by Derek Hinckley, who also stars in the movie as lead character Dylan Hunt, and serves as Executive Producer.

 

Opry Offers TN Residents New Opry 100 Specialty License Plate

The Opry is offering Tennessee residents the opportunity to celebrate the home of country music wherever they go with the purchase of the new Opry License Plate. As part of the continuing celebration of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th year, the specialty plate celebrates the Opry’s 100th year on the air and features its iconic barn backdrop, microphone stand, and wooden circle, considered by many to be the home of country music. A portion of proceeds from each plate will go to the Opry Trust Fund, benefitting members of the country music industry in times of need.

 

Gabrielle Mooney Signs With Adrian James Music Group

Adrian Fuxa, Gabrielle Mooney and Deb Henson

Artist Gabrielle Mooney has signed an exclusive global music publishing, record and management deal with Adrian James Music Group. Mooney’s debut album for Adrian James Records will feature her new single, “If You Do Don’t,” set for release on June 20. In addition to her new music, Mooney shared her inspiring personal story on April 29 in an exclusive interview on Oprah Winfrey’s podcast in an episode about near-death experiences. In the poignant discussion, she opened up about her experience with a brain tumor and her journey following a near-death experience, providing listeners with an intimate look into the challenges she has overcome.

 

Broadway Star Jasmine Amy Rogers Inks Record Deal With Melody Place

Jasmine Amy Rogers. Photo: Nicole Wilson

Boop! The Musical Broadway star Jasmine Amy Rogers has partnered with Nashville-based Melody Place to exclusively release her albums. Rogers’ additional credits include Anita in Jelly’s Last Jam (Pasadena Playhouse), Gretchen Wieners in the National Tour of Mean Girls and Melody Green in The Wanderer (Papermill Playhouse) and Francis in the world premiere of Becoming Nancy (Alliance Theatre). Her TV credits include Evil on Paramount+.

Rogers was a Jimmy Awards finalist and appeared in Cabaret as Sally Bowles at the Manhattan School of Music where she studied Musical Theatre. Melody Place has been working with Grammy-winning producer David Foster on the Boop! The Musical cast album (for which Foster wrote the music), which is slated for release later this spring.

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