Industry Ink: Hudson Westbrook, GAIM, Alex Miller, More
Hudson Westbrook Lends A Hand To Texas Hill Country Flood Victims
Hudson Westbrook. Photo: Ian Noh
Hudson Westbrook has announced that 100% of proceeds from his merch sales this week through July 14 will go to help Texas Hill Country flood relief following the devastating recent floods in the area that claimed the lives of so many. Fans wanting to help can participate here.
David Hanono Named VP/Digital Strategy & Revenue Ops For Get After It Media
David Hanono
Get After It Media (GAIM) has appointed David Hanono as Vice President of Digital Strategy and Revenue Ops. Hanono will architect, lead, build and execute GAIM’s digital growth and revenue strategy, bridging business development, platform design, integration, operator engagement, and ad monetization across all digital properties and partnerships for GAIM’s national networks: The Action Channel, The Family Channel, The Heartland Network, Retro TV and Rev’n.
Alex Miller Is New Brand Ambassador For Kentucky Proud Program
Alex Miller
Alex Miller has been named a brand ambassadorship for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Kentucky Proud program. As the state’s official agricultural marketing brand for over 20 years, Kentucky Proud’s goal is to increase awareness of agricultural initiatives and promote member products.
“I come from a long line of Kentucky farmers, and I can tell you that the work is hard but incredibly rewarding,” says Lancaster native Miller. “I am honored to be a part of Kentucky Proud. This chance to serve as an ambassador will allow me to highlight member accomplishments spotlighted by this amazing program. I love Kentucky and I will always do all I can to share the wonders of the Commonwealth. As an American FFA degree recipient, this was an easy opportunity to say ‘yes’ to, and I’m eager to get started.”
Dee White Shares Title Track From New Album On Opry
Pictured (L-R): Dee White, Leslie Fram, Tony Brown and Lanny West
Dee White recently played ‘the Grand Ole Opry for the fourth time. He was introduced by producer Tony Brown and performed a patriotic melody including “America the Beautiful” with the Opry singers and “Heart Talkin,” the title track to his recently-released sophomore album, produced by Brown.
The Down East Boys Sign With StowTown Records
Down East Boys
The Down East Boys have signed to StowTown Records. Since their inception in 1985, the Down East Boys have become a mainstay in the gospel music world. Under the leadership of longtime lead vocalist and manager Ricky Carden, their music has consistently topped radio charts, including hits like “Beautiful Valley,” “Beat Up Bible,” “Testimony Time,” “What Love,” “Something To Shout About” and their most recent top 20 hit, “Mercy River.”
The debut release from the group under the StowTown label is expected to be released this fall, just in time for gospel music’s premier event, the National Quartet Convention, set to take place in September.
