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Shenandoah Surprises Luke Bryan With No. 1 Plaque For ‘Sunday In The South’
Pictured (L-R): Cole Johnstone (Shenandoah Manager), Mike McGuire (Shenandoah), Marty Raybon (Shenandoah), Luke Bryan, Kerri Edwards (Luke Bryan Manager). Photo: Jacob Powers
Shenandoah recently surprised Luke Bryan during a Crash My Playa performance with a No. 1 plaque for their recent collaboration, “Sunday in the South,” which also features Jason Aldean. The track, released via 8 Track Entertainment, reached No. 1 on the iTunes All Genre chart.
“Luke never ceases to amaze me,” says Marty Raybon, Shenandoah lead singer. “From the moment the show starts, he has a way of pulling everyone in, setting the tone for the night, and making sure everyone is having a great time. Crash My Playa was an absolute blast!”
Warren Zeiders Releases ‘Return to the 717 (Part One)’
Warren Zeiders recently released “Return to the 717 (Part One),” the first of his two-part documentary series.
The documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look into his return to Hershey, Pennsylvania for a sold-out, hometown performance at the Giant Center. In the video, Zeiders visits his old high school, lacrosse field, the ice cream shop his parents owned and the location for his music video “On the Run.”
ASCAP Hosts Stage At 30A Songwriters Festival
Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Duane Hobson, ASCAP’s Ryan O’Grady, Corey Crowder, ASCAP’s Emilia James, Caylee Hammack, ASCAP’s Evyn Mustoe Johnston, Tony Lane, Jonathan Singleton, ASCAP’s Mike Sistad. Photo: Erik Philbrook
ASCAP recently hosted its annual songwriter round at 30A Songwriters Festival in Northwest Florida featuring Adam Hambrick, Austin Jenckes, Cale Dodds, Canaan Smith, Caylee Hammack, Corey Crowder, Fran Litterski, Gavin Lucas, Jeremy Stover, Jonathan Kingham, Jonathan Singleton and Tony Lane.
Grammy Museum Mississippi Celebrates Opening Of New Exhibit ‘The Killer, The Preacher And The Cowboy’
Pictured (L-R): James Dupré, Jacob Tolliver, Judith Lewis, Cindy Gilley, Frances Swaggart, Danica Hart. Photo: Rory Doyle
The Grammy Museum Mississippi celebrated the opening of their newest exhibit, “The Killer, The Preacher and The Cowboy: The Family Legacy of Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley,” last week.
Lewis’ widow, Judith Lewis, Gilley’s widow, Cindy Gilley, and Swaggart’s widow, Frances Swaggart each spoke at the event. Exhibit co-curator Zach Farnum hosted a panel discussion on legacy with Lewis’ youngest son, Jerry Lee Lewis III, and Swaggart’s grandson, Matthew Swaggart. Jacob Tolliver, James Dupré and Danica Hart took the stage to mark the occasion.
Additional Artists Announced For Gatlin Brothers’ 70th Anniversary Tribute
Additional artists have been announced for the Gatlin Brothers’ 70th Anniversary Tribute, set for Feb. 23 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Newly confirmed artists are the Gaither Vocal Band, The Frontmen (Larry Stewart of Restless Heart; Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas; Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar), Billy Dean, Dailey & Vincent, Deborah Allen, Carlene Carter, Riders in the Sky, Jason Crabb, Jamie O’Neal and a special appearance by Country Music Hall of Fame member Ray Stevens.
They join previously announced artists The Oak Ridge Boys, Big & Rich, Mae Estes, Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown, David Phelps, John Berry, Lorrie Morgan, The Isaacs, Mark Wills, Red Steagall, T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang.
Natalie Grant Performs ‘His Eye Is on the Sparrow’ On The Kelly Clarkson Show
Natalie Grant recently performed “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” on The Kelly Clarkson Show. She released the track last week, with all proceeds benefitting the non-profit she co-founded, Hope for Justice.
“’His Eye Is on the Sparrow’ is one of the great songs of the church and a deeply personal part of my faith story,” she shares. “I come from a heritage rooted in the local church—parents who raised me on Scripture and the songs that have carried generations. In seasons of uncertainty and loneliness, I’ve returned to this song again and again. It’s been recorded by many legendary voices and has long served as an anthem of hope. This recording is simply piano and vocal because the song doesn’t need anything more. The melody and the truth of the lyric are powerful enough on their own, and it’s a joy to reintroduce it to a new generation.”
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