Industry Ink: Randy Travis, Charles Kelley, BMI, Koe Wetzel, More
Randy Travis Visits Grammy Museum Mississippi For Sold-Out Members Only Event
Pictured (L to R): GRAMMY Museum MS Board Member and Co-Host Zach Farnum, James Dupré, Randy Travis, Mary Travis, Board Director Emeritus and Co-Host Tricia Walker
Randy Travis recently visited the Grammy Museum Mississippi for the An Evening With series. The exclusive members-only event, held in the Museum’s 140-seat Sanders Soundstage, sold out in less than 24 hours.
Attendees were treated to an intimate evening featuring Travis, his wife Mary Travis, and special guest vocalist James Dupré, who performed some of his greatest hits, including “Forever and Ever, Amen,” “Three Wooden Crosses” and more.
“We were thrilled to welcome Randy Travis, whose contributions to country music are immeasurable, for a truly unforgettable evening,” said Emily Havens, Executive Director of Grammy Museum Mississippi. “The overwhelming response from our members and the generosity shown during the auction speak to the deep connection our community feels to Randy’s legacy and to the power of music education.”
Charles Kelley Appears On ‘CBS Mornings’
Charles Kelley recently appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss his newest solo project, Songs For A New Moon.
Sitting down with Gayle King, Nate Burleson and Vladimir Duthiers, Kelley dished on his inspiration behind the album, drawing from his relationship with his wife Cassie for songs like “Can’t Lose You” and his experiences over the last three years of his sobriety.
The Lady A member will host his “Songs For A New Moon: One Night Only” concert in celebration of the new record at Exit/In in Nashville on Aug. 27
BMI Reveals Lineup For Stage At 2025 Austin City Limits Festival
The BMI Stage will return to Zilker Park for its 22nd year at the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival, held Oct. 3–5 and Oct. 10–12.
Over the course of the festival spanning back-to-back weekends BMI will showcase 22 acts, including Aaron Page, Alex Amen, Ally Salort, Chuwi, Clover County, Dizzy Fae, Eric Slick, Fancy Hagood, GoldFord, INOHA, LVVRS, Maggie Antone, Moody Joody, Nicky Youre, S.L. Houser, Skrilla, South Arcade, Southall, Supertaste, The Bends, Tyler Ballgame and Zinadelphia.
“Since 2003, the BMI stage at ACL Fest has supported the careers of hundreds of artists through our longtime partnership with C3 Presents,” says Mason Hunter AVP, Creative Nashville. “We’re thrilled to be able to give our BMI family of songwriters a platform to showcase their music and connect with fans year after year, and this year we’ve got an incredible line-up of talent to highlight on the BMI stage.”
‘Koe Wetzel & Friends: Stronger Together’ Raises Over $774k For Kerr County Flood Relief
Koe Wetzel. Photo: Mike Brooks
The recent “Koe Wetzel & Friends: Stronger Together” fundraiser has raised $774,870 so far.
The event featured performances from Wetzel, Kolby Cooper, Casey Donahew, Ray Wylie and Lucas Hubbard, Pecos Hurley of Pecos & The Rooftops, Mike Ryan, Shane Smith of Shane Smith & The Saints and Dylan Wheeler.
“To see how packed the fans had the Pavilion on a Monday night – that love and support for this cause meant everything,” reflects Wetzel. “I can’t say thank you enough to my buddies who came out and donated their time, too. Seeing them all get up there and play with the band I’m blessed to stand on stage with every night is something I won’t forget for a long time!”
She Is The Music, FEMco & Anzie Blue Unveil August Showcase Lineup
She Is The Music, FEMco and Anzie Blue have teamed up to host an all-women showcase on Aug. 27. The multi-genre line-up includes Amanda Shires, Brittney Spencer, Cecilia Castleman, Haven Madison, M’Lynn and Queen Anne.
Hosted by FEMco’s Leslie Fram and Anzie Blue’s Marcie Allen, each artist will engage in a brief discussion and perform one song, followed by a post-show mixer. Admission to the show is free, but tickets are required.
Jeremy McComb Raises $213,138 At “A Community Rises” Benefit
Jeremy McComb recently hosted “A Community Rises” benefit in honor of the late firefighters Frank Harwood and John Morrison as well as wounded firefighter Dave Tysdal. The event included performances by Kelly Hughes Band, Steve Starkey, Sammy Eubanks, The Copper Mountain Band, Chance Long, The Hankers, Payton Rae, Jordan Paddock, Tanner Laws, Tamarack Ridge Band and comedian PJ Walsh. Idaho weatherman Mark Peterson of KXLY served as the emcee.
The Post Falls, Idaho native raised $213,138, which has been directly donated to the affected families via the Red & Blue Foundation.
