Industry Ink: Eric Church, CMHOFM, LOCASH, Vincent Mason, More

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Eric Church Performs ‘Bleed On Paper’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Eric Church. Photo: Anthony D’Angio

Eric Church recently performed “Bleed On Paper” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! ahead of the live track release on Friday. Watch the full performance here.

Church will release his Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive film in IMAX theaters for limited showings on Feb. 11 and Feb. 14. The show was filmed during his dates at Nashville’s The Pinnacle earlier this year. The accompanying 19-track live album, Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is set to be released on Friday, Feb. 13.

 

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Celebrates New Exhibition ‘Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising’

Photo: Jason Kempin/Courtesy of Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum held a sold-out concert celebrating its new exhibition, “Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising.” Performers included Jimmy Hall, Tiera Kennedy, Bettye LaVette, Wendy Moten, Spooner Oldham, Dan Penn, Maggie Rose, Shenandoah, Candi Staton and John Paul White. The band for the evening included bandleader Will McFarlane (guitar), Mark Beckett (drums), Mickey Buckins (percussion), Kelvin Holly (guitar), Clayton Ivey (keys), Shoals Sisters Marie Lewey and Cindy Richardson-Walker (background vocals), Bob Wray (bass) and Brad Guin, Steve Herrman, Jim Hoke and Charles Rose (horns).

The exhibit is now open and included with museum admission through March 2028.

 

LOCASH Performs At Thursday Night Football Halftime Show

Pictured (L-R): Gordon Gronkowski, Preston Brust (LOCASH), Rob Gronkowski,
Camille Kostek, Chris Lucas (Locash). Photo: Big Red

LOCASH took the stage for the Thursday Night Football halftime show last week when the New England Patriots brought home a win against the New York Jets. The duo performed a six song medley.

 

Vincent Mason Makes His Morning Show TV Debut On ‘Today’

Vincent Mason performed “Wish You Well” on yesterday’s episode of TODAY, marking the Interscope/MCA Nashville/Music Soup artist’s morning show debut.

Mason also recently announced his newest headline run “Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: Vincent Mason There I Go,” which begins in early 2026. He will also join Morgan Wallen’s “Still The Problem Tour” on select dates next year.

 

Caroline Jones Hosts Album Preview

Photo: Edgar Evan

Caroline Jones recently hosted an album preview at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville for her fourth studio album, Good Omen, due Feb. 13.

The night featured intimate performances and songwriting conversations alongside album co-writers Eric Paslay, Sarah Buxton and Brandon Ratcliff.

 

Big Loud Rock Adds Three To Promotion Team

Brien Terranova, Dave Derkowski and Nick Marquez

Big Loud Rock has added three new members to its Promotion department under the leadership of SVP, Promotion Dave Barbis. Joining are Brien Terranova (Los Angeles) as Sr. Director, Radio Promotion, Dave Derkowski (Chicago) as Sr. Director, Radio Promotion and Nick Marquez (New York) as Director, National Radio Promotion.

“As Big Loud Rock’s roster continues to grow, our promotion strategy and presence need to follow suit. Brien, Dave, and Nick bring an outstanding depth of radio relationships and unique experience to the Promo team,” says Big Loud Partner/President Joey Moi. “I’m thrilled to continue building a national team that expands our footprint and ensures our artists take over the airwaves across the country.”

 

Fort Nash & The 615 House Host First Women in Country Music Event – Award Show Edition

Fort Nash and The 615 House hosted their first annual “Women in Country Music” event – Award Show Edition earlier this week on Music Row. Kailey Dickerson kicked off the morning with a devotional and prayer. The over 200 attendees also enjoyed “Puppies & Portraits,” smoothies, skincare consultations, cocktails and more before the event concluded with an intimate acoustic performance from Shantaia.

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