Industry Ink: Culture At Large, Guitar Center, Jerry Bridges, CMHOFM, More
Struggle Jennings, Yelawolf & Young Buck Featured On ‘Culture At Large’ Podcast
Pictured (L-R): Marcus K. Dowling, Struggle Jennings, Young Buck, Yelawolf. Photo: iamjohnjo
Marcus K. Dowling welcomed Nashville rappers Struggle Jennings, Yelawolf and Young Buck to his weekly podcast, Culture At Large. Taped at Nashville’s Anzie Blue in Hillsboro Village, the conversation is available now.
Sponsored by H Bar C, Vinyl Ranch, and Visit Music City, the next live taping will take place at Anzie Blue on February 23, with Craig Havighurst.
Guitar Center Named Official Music Gear Retailer & AV Integrator For New Nissan Stadium
Guitar Center has been named the Official Music Gear Retailer of the Tennessee Titans, and Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG), the company’s premium integration brand within Guitar Center Business Solutions, is an Official AV Integrator for the new Nissan Stadium.
As part of the partnership, Guitar Center’s live performance stage and community initiatives at Nissan Stadium are scheduled to debut in spring 2027.
“We’re evolving Guitar Center beyond just retail to playing an active role in music culture,” says Gabe Dalporto, CEO of Guitar Center. “Bringing our legendary gear and service into what will become a legendary venue for live music is a natural extension of that commitment.”
Jerry “Jigger” Bridges Honored By Alabama Music Hall Of Fame
Jerry “Jigger” Bridges.
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame recently unveiled a Bronze Star on the Walk of Fame for celebrated musician, producer, and songwriter Jerry “Jigger” Bridges.
Throughout his career, Bridges has performed or recorded with a a large roster of artists, including Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Jessie Colter, Shooter Jennings, Glen Campbell, George Jones, Hank Williams Jr., Buddy Holly’s Crickets, Chuck Berry, Johnny Rodriguez, John Anderson, Billy Joe Shaver, Harry Chapin, Gordon Lightfoot, and Tony Joe White.
He continues to write, produce and perform with Waymore’s Outlaws.
Haley Gallery to Present New Art Exhibition “Kalup Linzy: Chronicles. Interludes. Testaments”
The Haley Gallery at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will present “Kalup Linzy: Chronicles. Interludes. Testaments.,” an art exhibition showcasing new works by video and performance artist Kalup Linzy. The exhibition is guest-curated by Paul Barrett.
The exhibition is free and open to the public, beginning the evening of March 19 and running through May 7. Core to the presentation are video works, including a piece that is held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. In conjunction with the exhibition, Linzy will debut a limited-edition vinyl pressing of the soundtrack to one of his videos, The Real Housewives in Tulsa.
Bailey Aldrich Elevated To Senior Marketing & Event Specialist at KHS America
Bailey Aldrich.
Bailey Aldrich has been elevated to Senior Marketing & Event Specialist At KHS America.
In her new position, Aldrich will lead content and advertising deployment for all KHS America brands, implement digital marketing strategies alongside the Educational Brand Management team, and direct the administrative operations of major trade shows and industry events.
“Since she started with KHS America, Bailey has consistently stood out for her exceptional initiative, organization, and team support,” says Ryan Rehnborg, Creative & Marketing Communications Manager. “She has already been performing all the functions of this expanded role since early last year. Our brands, events, and team members have benefitted greatly from her proactive, process-driven approach.”
