Industry Ink: Roy Clark, Diffie Classic Foundation, StowTown Records, Skeez

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The Church Studio Becomes Permanent Home Of The Roy Clark Archive

Roy Clark

The Church Studio, the historic Tulsa recording studio and music museum, has become the permanent home of the Roy Clark archive. Carefully preserved by Roy’s wife Barbara Clark and her team, the Roy Clark Archive will now have its first permanent institutional home in Tulsa, the city Roy and Barbara called home. The archive includes photos, awards, concert posters, personal and professional papers, stage wardrobe, memorabilia and an extensive array of stringed instruments reflecting the breadth of Clark’s musicianship and life.

“Roy loved music, but just as much, he loved being around other musicians. He was happiest when he was playing, sharing stories, and enjoying the company of people who loved music as much as he did,” says Barbara. “That is what feels so right about The Church Studio. It is a place where music is still being made every day. Our family wanted Roy’s collection to remain together, to be cared for with love and to be shared with people who truly understand what music meant to him. I believe Roy would be very happy knowing that his instruments, memories and life’s work will have a permanent home there, surrounded by musicians and music.”

 

New Diffie Classic Foundation Announces Board Members

The Diffie Classic Foundation has formed and announced board member appointments and updates on the 2nd Annual Diffie Classic Golf Tournament and Concert. Joe Diffie’s sons, Parker Diffie and Travis Humes, will be joined on the board by Craig Campbell of Campbell Entertainment Group, Travis Hare of PNC Bank, Chris Lazere of Carter Lumber, Josh Petersen of Music City Management, and Ricky Sessum of Music City Turf, with each member set to serve a three-year term.

The 2nd Annual Diffie Classic Golf Tournament is set for Sept. 21 at 12 Stones Crossing Golf Club in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The “A Night To Remember Joe Diffie” concert, headlined by Mark Wills and John Berry, will be held at The Nashville Palace on Sept. 22.

 

StowTown Records Signs With Syntax Creative

Pictured (L-R): Timothy Trudeau, Landon Beene, Erin Moorman, Mary Alice Lovelace, Brandon Musser, Brooke Bell, Tremon Matlock

StowTown Records has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Syntax Creative. The partnership brings StowTown’s catalog and artist roster, including The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, TaRanda Greene, Charles Billingsley and The Erwins, into the Syntax distribution system. The agreement also brings the entire discography of The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir under one label and one distribution partner for the first time. The seven-time Grammy-winning group has recorded for decades, and its catalog will now be distributed through Syntax Creative across digital platforms worldwide.

 

Skeez Inks With Nashville-Based Label Orinda

Skeez performs at Orinda’s June 2026 launch party during CMA Fest

Omaha-born vocalist and songwriter Skeez has signed with Orinda, GoDigital Music’s Nashville-based country imprint. The announcement comes alongside news of Skeez’s new single, “Cannonball,” arriving Sept. 4, marking his Orinda debut.

Skeez has developed a sound rooted in country songwriting and brought to life by his dynamic vocal style and larger-than-life personality. His career has taken him from the studio to major stages, including a 2022 run as direct support for Mike on the “Not My First Rodeo Tour,” followed by their collaboration “why not us?” In 2024, he joined Dustin Lynch’s “Killed the Cowboy Tour,” further establishing himself within the country community.

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