Industry Ink: Old Dominion, Shenandoah, NSAI, Tiera Kennedy, Grace Bowers

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Old Dominion Hosts Blues Brothers Reunion At Windy City Smokeout

Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi with Old Dominion. Photo: Mason Allen

Old Dominion was joined by Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi on-stage at Windy City Smokeout for a special reunion of the cult classic film, The Blues Brothers. Taking the form of their characters Jake and Elwood Blues, the duo sat in with the band for a special performance of “Hotel Key.”

“We got a special little treat for you…” Matthew Ramsey of the band said from the stage. “It’s kind of a big deal… we got some American icons for you…We got legends coming out on the stage…All the way from Calumet City, Illinois… the Bluuuuuuuuuuues Brothers!”

 

Shenandoah Performs On Fox & Friends

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Shenandoah performed its iconic No. 1 hit “Two Dozen Roses” on Fox & Friends over the weekend. Originally scheduled to appear earlier in the week, the band’s performance was delayed due to the flooding in Texas.

“We want to thank Emily Compagno and all of our friends at Fox for making this wonderful appearance possible,” explained Marty Raybon, founding member of the band. “Fandango! Our continued thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Texas who were affected by the terrible floods. God Bless Texas!”

 

NSAI Hosts FBI Personnel For Cyber Security Briefing

Pictured (L-R): Assistant United States Attorney Zachary Hinkle, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee, Supervisory Intelligence Analyst Andrew Mayher, FBI Nashville Field Office ,Tim Nichols (Pro Songwriter), Public Affairs Officer Elizabeth Clement Webb, FBI Nashville Field Office, J.T. Harding (Pro Songwriter), Supervisory Special Agent Chris Smith, FBI Nashville Field Office, Assistant Special Agent in Charge Brian Henderson, FBI Nashville Field Office, Brett James (Pro Songwriter), Jimmy Yeary (Pro Songwriter), Bart Herbison (Executive Director, NSAI).

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) recently hosted personnel from the FBI Nashville Field Office for a music industry briefing about cyber security and threats, focusing on both preventive measures and what to do if you are the victim of such attacks.

 

Tiera Kennedy Visits CMHOFM Songwriting Camp

Tiera Kennedy with museum songwriting camp participants and camp. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Tiera Kennedy visited the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s intermediate-to-advanced songwriting camp as a guest artist, where she answered questions about her career and songwriting and performed her song “Found It in You.” Songwriting camp at the museum offers budding songwriters from ages 11 to 18 an opportunity to hone their craft, learn from professionals and meet likeminded peers.

 

Grace Bowers Signs With IMG Models

Grace Bowers. Photo: David McClister

Grace Bowers, award-winning guitarist, singer/songwriter and bandleader, has signed with IMG Models to secure opportunities in the fashion and beauty space.

Gaining traction during the pandemic, Bowers has performed at the Grammy Awards, CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live and more as well as spent the last year touring with The Red Clay Strays, Gary Clark Jr., Slash, and The Roots. She continues to be represented by WME and managed by Scooter Weintraub, Pam Wertheimer and Pam Adams at W Management.

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