Industry Ink: CMHOFM, Gabby Barrett, Lily Rose, Hope In The Hills, More

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CMHOFM Hosts Songwriter Session With HARDY

Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently held a songwriter session with HARDY in the museum’s CMA Theater.

An ACM, CMA and CMA Triple Play winner, HARDY has written songs for Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, LoCash, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen and more. He has earned Top 10 singles as an artist with “Truck Bed,” “One Beer” featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, and “Wait in the Truck,” a collaboration with Lainey Wilson.

This program is presented in support of the exhibition American Currents: State of the Music, which currently features HARDY.

 

Gabby Barrett Co-Hosts & Performs At The 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting

Gabby Barrett & Matthew West. Photo: Great American Media

Gabby Barrett co-hosted alongside Matthew West and performed at the 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting. The full lineup included Alana Springsteen, The Beach Boys, Brett Young, Jon Pardi, Jillian Cardarelli and Warren Zeiders.

Barrett performed a rendition of “Mary, Did You Know?,” accompanied by the U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble.

 

Lily Rose Earns Platinum Certification For ‘Villian’

Pictured (L-R): Claire Karliak, Nicolette McCann, Daniel Miller, Stacy Blythe, Rakiyah Marshall-England, Daira Williamson, Lily Rose, Matt Morrissey, Matt Cottingham, Austin Wells, Hunter Reynolds, Phil Day. Photo: Justice Lowe

Lily Rose was presented with a plaque commemorating the RIAA Platinum certification of her breakthrough single “Villain” last week at the Grand Ole Opry.

Written by Rose alongside Mackenzie Carpenter and Kyle Clark, produced by Matt Morrissey, and tallying more than 160 million global streams to date, “Villain” charted on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs, Country Digital Song Sales, and Emerging Artist charts.

 

Hope In The Hills Distributes Over Half A Million Dollars To Recovery Initiatives Across Appalachia, Welcomes Logan Terry As Executive Director

Pictured (L-R): Logan Terry (Hope in the Hills), Charlie Hatcher (Hope in the Hills), Casey Michalovic (AppalRed Legal Aid), Justin Apperson (AppalRed Legal Aid).

Hope In The Hills has presented grants to recovery organizations across Kentucky, distributing checks funded by a portion of proceeds from this year’s Healing Appalachia Music Festival. The grants totaled over $650,000, supporting recovery housing, peer services, legal aid, harm reduction, youth programming, and linkage-to-care initiatives across Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and the greater Appalachian region.

Additionally, Logan Terry has been named Executive Director of Hope In The Hills. A White House, Tennessee native, Terry began his recovery journey in 2018.

“Saturday was a really special day for us,” says Terry, Executive Director. “Presenting grants to multiple amazing Kentucky-based organizations showed exactly why Healing Appalachia exists.” He added, “This year, we distributed more than $630,000 in support of recovery programs, increasing linkages to care, music therapy, and workforce development across the region, thanks to the more than 25,000 people who showed up and believed in this work. Moments like this prove that everything we pour into the festival, all year long and on festival weekend, is worth it. We are incredibly grateful to the artists, sponsors, and volunteers who make this possible, and the next chapter for Healing Appalachia is about building on that momentum and making sure these resources continue to reach the communities that need them most.”

 

ECCHO Live Adds Two

Pictured (L-R): Lizzie Maranto and Anastasia Zivic Demirci.

ECCHO Live has added two members to its team. Lizzie Maranto will join as Program Manager and Anastasia Zivic Demirci is joining Marketing Manager.

“Lizzie and Anastasia bring experience that strengthens every part of our mission,” says ECCHO Live Founder Chris Lisle. “Their leadership will help us better support and advocate for the people who make live events possible.”

 

Gaither Music & The National Museum of African Music Host ‘Chris Blue & Friends’

Pictured (L-R): Chris Blue, Paul Sizelove (Sun Label Group & Gaither Music), Bill Jeffries (NMAAM) and Dr. Pierce (NMAAM).

Gaither Music and The National Museum of African Music recently hosted “Chris Blue & Friends,” an evening of stories and songs from Blue, Byron Chambers (Mr. TalkBox), Tamara Bodie, and members of the Gaither Vocal Band including Reggie Smith, Adam Crabb and Todd Suttles. Blue is the Season 12 winner of NBC’s The Voice and the first African American artist to win since Season 2.

The night kicked off with a VIP Q&A with Blue, followed by the unveiling of a new museum case with artifacts from the TV show, a reception and the live performances.

 

Sharayah Daves Signs With Anotherland

Sharayah Daves and team.

Sharayah Daves has signed an exclusive publishing deal with Anotherland.

A Teneessee native. Daves is a recent graduate of Belmont University where she studied songwriting.

“I’m beyond grateful to have found my champion in Karrie Dawley and get to partner with the Anotherland team” says Daves. “These past four years in Nashville have taught me that doors open when you stay authentic to who you are, work tirelessly on your craft, and walk in bold obedience to the Lord. There are some things only God can do, and this is one of those markers in my life.”

“From the day we met with Sharayah, we knew she carried something truly special” shares Head of Creative, Karrie Dawley. “She’s the perfect blend of talent, ambition, and a genuine willingness to learn- a combination that makes for a beautiful partnership. We can’t wait to see all the songs Sharayah creates and all the hearts she’s destined to touch.”

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