Industry Ink: Brandi Carlile, Hop On A Cure, Operation Song, Deep Cuts Mgmt
Brandi Carlile “Be Human: A Concert for Minneapolis” Raises Over $600K For The Advocates For Human Rights
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile raised over $600,000 for Minnesota’s The Advocates for Human Rights recently with “Be Human: A Concert for Minneapolis,” her sold-out show at Minneapolis’ Target Center. A limited edition commemorative t-shirt is still available for purchase here, with proceeds going to The Advocates for Human Rights.
A Nashville Night of Heart and Hits Raises Over $350,000 for Hop on a Cure
Pictured (L-R): Kix Brooks, Kristian Bush, Angie K, Rivers Rutherford. Photo: Courtesy of Hop On A Cure
“A Nashville Night of Heart and Hits” at Lola’s at One Garage on Feb. 14 raised over $350,000 for Hop on a Cure and ALS research. Supporters gathered to honor John Driskell Hopkins and raise critical funds for Hop On A Cure at the event, which featured moving stories and performances from a lineup of artists and friends including Hopkins himself, James Salestrom, Kix Brooks, Kristian Bush, Angie K, and Rivers Rutherford.
Originally planned as an intimate gathering, due to overwhelming demand organizers expanded capacity to accommodate the surge of supporters eager to stand behind Hopkins and the foundation’s mission. Guests traveled from across the country underscoring the broad and deeply personal impact of the cause. A live and silent auction, along with generous paddle raises from attendees, helped surpass fundraising goals.
Operation Song Honors David Corlew As A Patriot Partner
David Corlew
Operation Song presented David Corlew, President and Executive Director of The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project, with a Gold album for his support as a Patriot Partner. Journey Home supports organizations that ease veterans’ return to civilian life including Nashville’s Operation Song, which pairs professional songwriters with veterans, active duty, and Gold Star families to turn their stories into songs. Across the US, OpSong hosts cathartic songwriting retreats and public concerts where deeply personal stories of service are immortalized and shared.
“Warriors will often say ‘I don’t have the words’ to share what they’re going through – but songwriters do,” says OpSong’s Executive Director and Army First Sergeant (Ret.) Mike Byer. “We work with writers who want to express their gratitude to this community by sharing their gifts. As storytellers, they reveal the hearts and souls behind the Stars & Stripes. As performers, they give audiences a deeper understanding of their sacrifice. David Corlew is a music man who uses his reach and resources to benefit organizations that are united in spirit but often have to compete for donations. As a partner to us all, he is worth his weight in gold and this is just a small token of our deep appreciation.”
Liam Sullivan Launches Deep Cuts Management Co.
Liam Sullivan has founded Deep Cuts Management Co., a boutique artist management company based in Nashville. DCM provides full-service career management, including creative direction, digital strategy, touring oversight, brand partnerships and long-term development.
A former Division I college baseball player, Sullivan turned to finance and investor relations after a career-ending injury, developing expertise in strategy, long-term growth, and positioning. Immersing himself in Nashville’s music community, he recognized that many developing artists lacked tailored guidance that balanced creative and business insight. The company launches with an early roster including Austrian-born storyteller Niklas Juritsch and Missouri traditionalist George Arbuckle.
