Industry Ink: Lady A, She Is The Music, Grammy Museum Mississippi, Christmas 4 Kids, More

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Lady A Partners With Cornerstone Building Brands Partners For Habitat For Humanity

Lady A. Photo: Alysse Gafkjen

Lady A and Cornerstone Building Brand have pledged a donation of $50,000 in Ply Gem windows and vinyl siding to Habitat for Humanity’s Rockford, Illinois affiliate to support affordable housing in the Rockford community. In addition, Cornerstone Building Brands is contributing $10,000 to support LadyAID’s local, national and global initiatives.

“Home has always been at the heart of our music and our lives,” shares Hillary Scott of Lady A. “We’re honored to partner with Cornerstone Building Brands and Habitat for Humanity to lift up families in Rockford. As we visit each city on our holiday tour, it means a lot to connect the spirit of the holiday season with giving back locally.”

“We’ve seen firsthand how a safe, affordable home can change the trajectory of a family,” adds Keri Asevedo, Executive Director of the Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity. “This contribution of windows and siding will help us deliver durable, energy-efficient solutions that improve comfort, reduce energy costs and support long-term stability for Rockford families. We’re grateful to Cornerstone Building Brands and Lady A for their support of our mission.”

 

Laura Segura Appointed Executive Director Of She Is The Music

Laura Segura.

Laura Segura has been appointed Executive Director of She Is The Music (SITM), the global nonprofit dedicated to gender equality and increasing the number of women working in music.

As Executive Director, Segura will oversee and expand SITM’s core initiatives. She joins from her position as Executive Director of MusiCares, where she helped found Humans of Hip Hop grant program, the annual Wellness in Music research project, The Day That Music Cares and more. Previously, Segura served as Vice President of Membership & Industry Relations for the Recording Academy.

 

Grammy Museum Mississippi To Debut New Exhibit ‘The Killer, The Preacher and The Cowboy’

The Grammy Museum Mississippi will debut its new exhibit, “The Killer, The Preacher and the Cowboy: The Legacies of Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart and Mickey Gilley,” on Jan. 22.

“Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart and Mickey Gilley each carved out their own distinct place in American culture, whether through music, entertainment or ministry,” says Emily Havens, Executive Director of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. “GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is proud to bring to light the stories of these three remarkable cousins from Ferriday and Natchez. Though all three of these legends have since passed on, they continue to have a lasting impact on generations of fans and followers.”

 

2025 Christmas 4 Kids Tour Bus Show Announces Lineup

Maddox Batson, NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick, Mickie James, Jeff Bates, Craig Wayne Boyd and T. Graham Brown have joined the lineup for this year’s Christmas 4 Kids Tour Bus show. With over 50 entertainers onsite, additional artists can be found here.

The event will take place on Monday (Dec. 15) at First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Tickets are available on site the day of the event.

 

FEMco Hosts Holiday Bash At Anzie Blue

Pictured (L-R): David Ross, Brooke Moriber, Ian Flanigan, Leslie Fram, Charity Bowden, Phil Guerini, Tenille Arts. Photo: iamjohnjo

FEMco hosted its holiday bash showcase on Wednesday (Dec. 10) at Anzie Blue. The event featured Tenille Arts, Ian Flanigan, Brooke Moriber and Charity Bowden.

 

Pickleball For Porter’s Call To Take Place On Feb. 3

The inaugural “Pickleball for Porter’s Call’ event has been set for Feb. 3 at Pickleball Kingdom South Nashville. The event supports Porter’s Call, the nonprofit offering free care for the mental and emotional health of touring recording artists and their partners.

The event will feature lunch, dedicated free-play courts, and two competitive tournament tracks (limited to 16 teams). Attendees are encouraged to sign up early to secure their spot. All artists, managers, teams, and industry professionals are invited to participate.

“In a fast-moving industry, we saw an opportunity to create an event that would highlight Porter’s Call and build community among industry and artists,” shares Matt Roberts of Jeff Roberts Agency. “We hope to see people come together, have fun and rally support around the mission of Porters Call.”

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