Industry Ink: Old Dominion, Riley Green, Tracy Lawrence, More
Old Dominion Celebrates ‘Barbara’ At Surprise Pop-Up Hometown Gig
Old Dominion on tour. Photo: Mason Allen
Old Dominion brought it all back home on Wednesday night with a surprise pop-up show at their very own Nashville watering hole Odie’s, in celebration of the release of their new album, Barbara. The band greeted 700 fans packed into the venue, and after opening with the album cut “Talk Country,” fired into singles “Making Good Time” and “Me Most Nights.” They treated the audience to the live debuts of several Barbara tracks, then shifted gears for a high-energy second half filled with fan-favorite hits including “One Man Band” and “Memory Lane.” They segued from the old hits to the poignant Barbara closer “Goodnight Music City,” their tribute to Nashville, all the city has given them, and the long wild ride of Old Dominion the last decade.
Riley Green Performs At Grammy Museum L.A.
Riley Green
Riley Green performed at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on Aug. 27 ahead of the release of his album Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe), followed by a moderated conversation with Melinda Newman, Executive Editor at Billboard.
Tracy Lawrence Showcases New Seasoning On ‘Fox & Friends’
FOX & Friends host Steve Doocy and Tracy Lawrence
Tracy Lawrence joined FOX & Friends yesterday (Aug. 28) to showcase his brand-new all-natural line of seasonings. The special edition of the show aired live from Edley’s in Donelson, TN, where they spotlighted flavorful dishes and crowd-pleasing meals just in time for Labor Day weekend. The product touts being completely free from MSG, gluten, sugar and non-GMO, and comes in four flavors: creole, garlic and onion salt, seasoning salt and cracked pepper garlic, and is sold in select Scheel’s stores as well as Amazon and Lawrence’s website.
Texas Heritage Songwriters Association Hosts Listening Room Writers Round
Pictured (L-R): Penny Gattis (Eclipse Music Group; Partner, Texas Heritage Songwriters Association, Producer), Liz Rose, Larry Gatlin, Gary Nicholson, Phil Barton, Aaron Barker, Jim Collins, Leslie Satcher, Allen Shamblin, Michelle Johnson (Texas Heritage Songwriters Association Board Member), Joe Ables (Texas Heritage Songwriters Association, Chairman of the Board and Producer), Christine Duke (Texas Heritage Songwriters Association, Executive Director), Lee Roy Parnell and Joe Reed. Photo: Sadie Appling
The Texas Heritage Songwriters Association hosted a songwriter round Aug. 25 at The Listening Room in Nashville in support of families impacted by the July 4th weekend floods in Central Texas. The evening featured a lineup of Texas Songwriters Hall of Famers and storytellers including Aaron Barker, Jim Collins, Larry Gatlin, Gary Nicholson, Lee Roy Parnell, Liz Rose, Leslie Satcher and Allen Shamblin, who shared songs and stories in the spirit of healing, resilience and community.
She Is The Music, FEMco & Anzie Blue Host Showcase
Pictured (L-R, back row): M’Lynn, Queen Anne, Haven Madison, Cecilia Castleman, Amanda Shires and Brittney Spencer; (L-R, front row): Leslie Fram and Marcie Allen. Photo: iamjohnjo
She Is The Music, FEMco and Anzie Blue recently presented a sold-out celebration of female artists featuring a multi-genre musical lineup with Amanda Shires, Brittney Spencer, Cecilia Castleman, Haven Madison, M’Lynn and Queen Anne. The She Is The Music and FEMco series is hosted monthly at Nashville’s only female-owned music venue Anzie Blue, and organized by FEMco’s Leslie Fram and Anzie Blue’s Marcie Allen. The next She Is The Music showcase is scheduled for Oct. 1
Matt Bjorke Joins PLA Media As PR Specialist
Matt Bjorke
Veteran media professional Matt Bjorke has joined PLA Media as a Public Relations Specialist. Bjorke was previously Editor and Publisher of Roughstock, one of the longest-running country music news and chart platforms. Under his leadership, Roughstock became a trusted industry resource, breaking artist stories, providing in-depth interviews, and delivering accurate chart data to fans and professionals alike.
“Matt has always been such a support as a journalist,” says Pam Lewis, PLA Media Founder and CEO. “And it’s great to have him on this side of the aisle developing PR/Marketing strategies.”
