Industry Ink: Randy Owen, Willie’s Remedy+, Craig Campbell, More
Randy & Kelly Owen Honored With American Hereford Assoc. Hall Of Merit Award

Pictured (L-R): Chad Breeding (AHA), Harper Starnes (granddaughter of Randy and Kelly Owen), Randy Owen, Kelly Owen and Jim Coley (AHA). Photo: Courtesy of Randy Owen
Alabama‘s Randy Owen and wife Kelly were honored with the American Hereford Association Hall of Merit Award on Oct. 25. The Owens received the award during the AHA’s Annual Meeting and International Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. The AHA Hall of Merit Award is one of the Association’s highest honors, presented annually to men and women who have significantly influenced the Hereford breed and the cattle industry overall. Randy and Kelly Owen were recognized for their lifelong commitment to the cattle industry and agricultural community.
Willie’s Remedy+ Offers New THC-Infused Shots
Willie’s Remedy+, the cannabis brand inspired by Willie Nelson’s legendary spirit and way of life, has launched 2oz THC-infused shots. Beginning this week, Willie Remedy+’s shots in mini glass bottles at both 5mg and 10mg doses are available at DrinkWillies.com and at select retail stores. The new THC-infused products join Willie’s Remedy+’s flagship 750ml bottles as well as seltzers. The tonic features flavor notes of lemon, lime, passionfruit and cannabis, and combines 5mg THC, 2mg CBD, 2mg CBG, and 200mg L-Theanine per 1.5oz shot; and is also available in a 10mg THC edition. The seltzers are available in Black Cherry Lime, Strawberry Watermelon, and a Hawaiian favorite, Passion Fruit Orange Guava.
Craig Campbell Chats With RFD-TV About Grindstone Cowboy Opening
Craig Campbell dropped by the RFD-TV Market Day Report earlier this week to chat with host Suzanne Alexander about his “Missing You” single and the upcoming grand opening of his new Grindstone Cowboy coffee shop, restaurant and music venue in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Scotty Hasting Honors Vets At Halftime Show During Cincinnati Bengals’ Salute To Service Game
Black River artist and Purple Heart recipient Scotty Hasting kicked off November with an impactful halftime performance during the NFL’s Salute To Service at his hometown Cincinnati Bengals game last weekend. Hasting recently released a cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son,” and is releasing a video for the song on Nov. 9. On Veterans Day he’ll perform on the Grand Ole Opry and appear on the Musicians On Call “Concert For Veterans” among other appearances.
Robert Bacon Inks With CDX Records
Country artist Robert Bacon has signed with CDX Records, in partnership with Sony Orchard. Bacon’s debut single with CDX Records, “Here’s to Christmas Time,” is a nostalgic celebration of faith, family and the memories that define the holiday season.
“I’m thrilled to partner with Joe Kelly and the CDX team,” says Bacon. “They believe in the music and the message. This is the perfect home for what I want to share with the world.”
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