Industry Ink: Dustin Lynch, Chandler Walters, OVATION by Onoleigh, Leslie Perez
Dustin Lynch Raises Over $32K For Bel Aire PTO Inclusive Playground & Isaiah 117 House

Pictured (L-R): Tullahoma Fire Department’s Joseph Hale, Rylee Rackley, Gage Morrison, Dustin Lynch. Photo: Kai Gorowsky.
Dustin Lynch recently hosted “Dustin Lynch And Friends Benefit Concert” at his former high school, Tullahoma High School, for the tenth year. The night featured special guests Ben Johnson, Josh Thompson and Austin Shawn.
The show raised over $32K for Bel Aire PTO Inclusive Playground, which is raising funds to build the school’s first inclusive playground for special needs children, and Isaiah 117 House, which provides a safe, comforting home environment for children awaiting foster placement. Additionally, toys were collected for Toys for Tots for the area.
Chandler Walters To Host Nashville Benefit Show
Chandler Walters will host the “First Annual Walters Western Christmas” in partnership with Barstool Nashville on Dec. 11. All proceeds will benefit the USO and The Independence Fund.
Toy donations can be dropped off now through Dec. 11. All toys will be donated to military families through the USO’s Holly Jolly Holiday Program. Additionally, Barstool Nashville will donate $1 of all “Cranberry Kringle” (speciality drink) sales for the month of December.
Ovation By Onoleigh Hosts Special Holiday Show Benefiting Musicians On Call

Pictured (L-R): JP Burr, Noah Guthrie, Onoleigh, Peytan Porter, Abigail Rose, Madison Hughes. Photo: Jessica Hood
OVATION by Onoleigh brought its full-band showcase series to The Station Inn on Dec. 1 for a special holiday edition benefiting Musicians On Call. Hosted by Onoleigh, the night also featured J.P. Burr, Noah Guthrie, Abigail Rose, Madison Hughes and Peytan Porter.
“Some nights remind you why you chose this path,” says Onoleigh. “Being surrounded by that level of artistry and community at The Station Inn was incredibly meaningful.”
Leslie Perez Signs With Gotee Records
Leslie Perez has signed with Gotee Records. The Minnesota-born singer-songwriter has garnered millions of independent streams, opened for Madison Ryann Ward, performed in London, and successfully crowdfunded her most recent EP.
“What an honor to partner with someone who not only has a world-class voice but also has a world-class work ethic,” shares VP A&R and Publishing of Gotee Records, Tyrus Morgan. “It’s really exciting to start this journey with Leslie and have a front row seat to where her music and songwriting will take us!”
“I want people to feel something when they hear my music, to truly love what they’re hearing and make each song their own,” says Perez.
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