Industry Ink: Sam Hunt, Erin Enderlin, MŌRIAH, More

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Sam Hunt Plays Boots In The Park Festival

Steve Thacher, Sam Hunt.

Ahead of his performance at Boots In The Park Norco on June 28th, Sam Hunt met up with Steve Thacher, CEO of Activated Events.

 

Erin Enderlin Debuts New SongwritingWith:Soldiers Song At The Opry

Pictured (L-R): veteran co-writers, Brent Fogleman and Tanja Struyck-Fogleman, Erin Enderlin, Jay Clementi (Music Director, Songwriting With:Soldiers. Photo: Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo

Erin Enderlin debuted a powerful new song live at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on June 28 with her veteran co-writers in attendance. Co-written by veteran couple Tanja Struyck-Fogleman and Brent Fogleman at a SongwritingWith:Soldiers and Boulder Crest Foundation couples retreat, “When You Look At Me” offers an honest look at the invisible struggles that go on inside people, in this instance a couple who are both combat veterans.

“When You Look At Me,” performed by Enderlin featuring Randy Houser, will be available on YouTube on July 4 as part of SongwritingWith:Soldiers’ new music programming.

“Writing ‘When You Look at Me’ through SongwritingWith:Soldiers wasn’t just about music—it was about being seen and heard in a way we hadn’t been before,” share veterans Tanja Struyck-Fogleman and Brent Fogleman. “Behind the smiles we wear is a struggle most can’t see, but Erin helped us give it a voice. She didn’t just write with us—she truly listened. That song became part of our healing. It didn’t take away the pain, but it helped us carry it with more strength, more pride, and a little less silence. We hope it reminds others that it’s okay not to be okay—and that even in the hardest moments, there’s a better way to struggle.”

 

Mōriah Performs National Anthem, Prior to Jake Paul v. Julio César Chávez Jr Fight

Pictured: Ana Bárbara and MŌRIAH.

Mōriah performed the national anthem before Jake Paul v. Julio César Chávez Jr fight on June 28. She stood beside Ana Bárbara who sang Mexico’s National Anthem.

In a show of love and unity, Mōriah invited Bárbara to stand with as she sang the last line in the U.S National Anthem: “home of the brave.”

 

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Names Nine New Board Members


Nine business leaders from diverse industry sectors have joined the Board of Directors of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce for Fiscal Year 2025. C. Wright Pinson, MD, President, Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network, will serve another term as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

New board members are Seth Bernstein, President and CEO of AllianceBernstein, Victor Berrios, President of Jani-King of Nashville & Memphis, Dr. Agenia Clark, President of Fisk University, Max Goldberg, Co-Founder of Strategic Hospitality, Paul Lawson, Vice President and General Manager for Turner Construction Company, Cary Mack, Managing Partner at Southwest Value Partners, Fahad Tahir, President & CEO of Ascension St. Thomas, Bob Valentine, CEO of Concord Music Group, and Carol Yochem, President of First Horizon Bank, Central Region. The newly elected Board Officers include Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Vanderbilt University, as Vice Chair and Lee Blank, Regions Bank, as Secretary.

Retiring board members include Missy Acosta, Senior Vice President of Brand Experience, Delta Dental, Tim Adams, Regional Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Ascension Saint Thomas, Lucinda “Cindy” Baier, former President and CEO, Brookdale Senior Living, Jeff Drummonds, CPA, CEO (retired), LBMC, PC, Terry Hardesty, Managing Partner (retired), Deloitte, Kolin Holladay, Shareholder, Polsinelli PC, Ken Levitan, Founder and Co-President, Vector Management, Barry Vandevier, Chief Operating Officer, Datacor.

“As Chairman, I’m honored to work alongside such a dynamic and forward-thinking group of leaders,” says Pinson. “This board will help position our region for long-term success by investing in innovation, advancing critical infrastructure, and supporting the kind of smart, sustainable growth that benefits both business and community.”

 

StarVista Live Presents $233,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Pictured (L-R): Scott Hinshelwood, St. Jude Director of Partner Support, Music and Audio Team; Benjamin Clark, St. Jude VP Finance; Craig Campbell, Campbell Entertainment; Mike Jason, President of StarVista LIVE.

StarVista Live’s recent sold-out 70s Rock & Romance Cruise raised a record $233,000 through live auctions for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on the March voyage. Executives traveled to Memphis last week to present a check to the hospital.

Two acoustic guitars autographed by the artists performing on the seven-day cruise and two custom electric guitars autographed by members of the Night Ranger band were included in the auction. Additionally, the company shared messaging about St. Jude with music fans onboard via announcements from stage, a channel dedicated to St. Jude on in-cabin televisions and more.

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