Artist Action: Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, Willie Nelson, Ashley McBryde, More
Kenny Chesney Receives Pandora Billionaire Plaque
Pictured (L-R): SiriusXM NSR’s Tommy Massad, NSR’s Kizzi Barazetti, The Highway’s Buzz Brainard, Kenny Chesney and SiriusXM’s Johnny Chiang. Photo: Courtesy of Morris Higham Management
Kenny Chesney received a Pandora Billionaire plaque last week, commemorating over 8 billion streams on the platform. SiriusXM’s The Highway host Buzz Brainard and SiriusXM’s VP Music Programming Johnny Chiang presented him with the honor during a special edition of SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour held in the VERY Vibe Room attached to Chesney’s second Sphere residency.
No Shoes Radio’s Tommy & Kizzi also interviewed Chesney’s band Rosie & the Revival for the Friday evening live broadcast.
Little Big Town Shares New Album With WME Team
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Little Big Town recently visited the WME Nashville office for a Q&A and to share an exclusive first listen to six songs from their forthcoming album, It’s A Dying Art, out Aug. 28.
Willie Nelson Releases Limited-Edition Flannel With Dixxon Flannel Co.
Photo: Courtesy of Dixxon
Willie Nelson has partnered with Dixxon Flannel Co. to release a limited-edition flannel. The custom designed sticker tag shows an image of Nelson, and the buttons, glasses slot on the left breast pocket and microfiber lens cloth on the inner left corner features Nelson’s name.
The flannel is exclusively available here.
Ashley McBryde Appears On ‘Songwriter Soup’ Podcast
Ashley McBryde. Photo: Nathan Chapman
Ashley McBryde recently appeared on Songwriter Soup Podcast, joining host Laura Veltz for a candid conversation about songwriting, artistry, and the realities of today’s music business. The full episode is available here.
Mickey Guyton & Samara Joy Explore America’s Musical Legacy in ‘Songs of U.S.’ Series Appearance
Samara Joy & Mickey Guyton. Photo: Charlotte Scully / Kaitlin Mendoza
Mickey Guyton and Samara Joy are this week’s featured artists in Salt Lick’s “Songs of U.S.,” a new series that brings together musicians from across genres and generations to reinterpret songs that have shaped the country’s cultural identity while exploring what belongs in the American songbook today.
The feature will include Joy’s covers of Miles Davis Quintet’s “Stablemates” and Jerri Winters’ “Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most,” as well as Guyton’s cover of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and her original “All American.”
The performance and interview videos can be found here.
Warren Zeiders Partners With MasterCraft & RealTruck
Warren Zeiders.
Warren Zeiders partnered with MasterCraft and RealTruck for the Building Homes for Heroes benefit initiative. Additional details will be released at a later date.
“This project brings together several things I’m passionate about. I’m an avid boater and a longtime fan of classic trucks and cars, so getting involved was an easy decision,” shares Zeiders. “As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, it’s an honor to support an initiative that supports our military and first responders while celebrating the craftsmanship and ingenuity that have long been part of the American story. Giving back is one of the most meaningful ways we can show up for one another, and I’m proud to be part of something that will make a real difference.”
Grammy Museum Mississippi Hosts Special Day With American Blonde
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American Blonde recently visited the Grammy Museum Mississippi in their hometown of Cleveland, Mississippi as a part of the week-long Grammy Summer Camp. The five-piece band shared their musical story and gave the students a behind the scenes look at their music, songwriting and the entertainment industry.
They wrapped up the day on the museum’s Sanders Soundstage with a six-song performance, which included their current single, “Mississippi Moonshine” and other songs from their upcoming EP.
