Industry Ink: Jamey & Brittney Johnson, Brandi Carlile, Craig Campbell, Shawn Austin, More

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Jamey & Brittney Johnson’s Give It Away Fund Awards 11 Grants

Jamey and Brittney Johnson. Photo: Joseph Cash

Jamey and Brittney Johnson’s Give It Away Fund has made eleven grants so far this year to organizations including Hancock School District in Mississippi, First Friday Kids Support Group, The Charley Foundation, Lizana Youth Association, Wichita’s Littlest Heroes, Mane Mission, Nashville Pittie, Animal Rescue Corp, The Stepping Stone Shelter, Heart of the Motor documentary through Donate Life Kentucky Trust and the Nikki Mitchell Foundation.

Jamey Johnson donates a dollar for every ticket sold at participating shows to his fund. In addition, he donates all proceeds from the sale of a special T-shirt to his fund.

 

Brandi Carlile Returns To ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’

Photo: Scott Kowalchyk

Brandi Carlile returned to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert earlier this week, where she performed “Church & State” solo on piano and spoke with the host. Carlile also performed a special web exclusive version of Alphaville’s “Forever Young.”

Carlile will continue her extensive “The Human Tour” through the fall, including stops at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena, Austin’s Moody Center and Santa Barbara’s Santa Barbara Bowl among many others.

 

Date Set For 12th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge & Concert

Photo: Courtesy of Craig Campbell’s Celebrity Cornhole Challenge

The 12th annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge and Concert will take place Tuesday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6th & Peabody in downtown Nashville.

VIP tickets are available here.

 

Shawn Austin Signs With 604 Records


Shawn Austin has signed with 604 Records. In celebration of the announcement, Austin has released his new single, “Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere.”

“I couldn’t be more excited to join the 604 Records family,” shares Austin. “’Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere’ is a song that really represents where I’m at right now – personally and creatively. It’s about staying grounded, trusting the journey, and knowing exactly who you are. This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear what’s coming next.”

“Shawn is an exceptional talent that brings a deep understanding of the dedication required to succeed in this industry,” says Emilie Pallick. “I’ve admired his work for years, and I’m genuinely excited about what we can achieve together.”

“I was thrilled when I discovered that Shawn was interested in working with us,” adds Jonathan Simkin. “I was very familiar with his music and have been a fan for years. The whole team is super excited to be part of the next phase of Shawn’s career.”

 

Alex Miller Visits WSM Radio

Pictured (L-R): Host Charlie Mattos, Andrew Lambie (Kentucky Kowboys guitarist), Austin Clark (Kentucky Kowboys drummer), Alex Miller, host Amber Anderson and host Kelly Sutton.

Alex Miller recently visited WSM Radio/Circle Country TV ‘s “Coffee, Country & Cody” show hosted Billy Jam.

Miller and two members of his Kentucky Kowboys performed “Secondhand Smoke” from his album MORE COUNTRY THAN YOU which is out today (April 10).

 

Backlot Productions Makes Nashville Debut With Screening of ‘Gateway’

Pictured (L-R, back row): Leslie Fram, FEMco; Chris Barkley, Nashville Film Festival; Joseph Habedank, artist. (L-R, front row): Mary-Linden Salter, TAADAS; Beth Barcus, Porter’s Call; Dana Richie, Backlot Productions.

Backlot Productions recently celebrated the award-winning documentary Gateway, written, produced and directed by Backlot founder Dana Richie. Sponsored by the Nashville Film Festival, the film features three families impacted by opioid addiction and their journeys of heartbreak and hope.

Following the screening, FEMco’s Leslie Fram moderated a panel discussion featuring Mary-Linden Salter of TN Association of Alcohol, Drug & other Addiction Services, Beth Barcus of Porter’s Call, Richie, and GRAMMY-nominated Christian artist Joseph Habedank, who shared his personal struggle with opioid addiction.

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