Industry Ink: Parker McCollum, IBMA Foundation & Porter’s Call, ‘DOLLY: A True Original Musical,’ More

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Parker McCollum Teams With Under Armour For Special Show Honoring Veterans

Parker McCollum.

Parker McCollum teamed up with Under Armour for a special concert honoring veterans last night (Nov. 10). The show was livestreamed via Amazon Music.

 

IBMA Foundation & Porter’s Call Unveil New Artist Care Program


The IBMA Foundation and Porter’s Call have unveiled the IBMA Foundation Artist Care Program, powered by Porter’s Call, a new initiative designed to support the mental and emotional well-being of touring bluegrass artists and strengthen the community that surrounds them. The program will launch in January 2027. More information is available here.

“I can’t imagine a world without music. Artists pour so much of themselves into their music, and they deserve a safe place to turn when the road grows weary,” says Beth Barcus, Co-Executive Director of Porter’s Call. “We’re grateful to the IBMA Foundation, and the Schuster Charitable Fund, for recognizing the importance of caring for the hearts and souls behind the music. We look forward to building more relationships within the bluegrass community and creating space for artists to be cared for as whole humans.”

 

‘DOLLY: A True Original Musical’ Box Office Opens At St. James Theater

Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis and Norah Nunes. Photo: Jenny Anderson

The box office at St. James Theater has opened for DOLLY: A True Original Musical. Over 200 people waited in line to purchase tickets. Fans were also treated to a free cup of Dolly’s new Cup of Ambition coffee.

DOLLY: A True Original Musical begins preview performances Monday, December 7, and the show’s opening night will take place on Tuesday, January 19, 2027, what would have been Parton’s 81st birthday.

 

CMHOFM Hosts Roger Miller Panel Discussion

Erin Osmon, Mary Miller, Randy Hart and Bill Anderson. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition, Roger Miller: Wit, Wisdom, and Wonder, with a panel discussion exploring the life and career of the late Country Music Hall of Fame member. The exhibit will run until March 2028.

The discussion included Roger’s wife, Mary Miller, a former member of Kenny Rogers’ group the First Edition; Country Music Hall of Fame member and Miller’s close friend Bill Anderson, who first met Miller in Atlanta in the 1950s when both were struggling songwriters; and Randy Hart, Miller’s musical director and bandleader of eight years who currently serves as staff pianist and assistant music director at the Grand Ole Opry. The conversation was led by Museum Writer-Editor Erin Osmon.

 

AIMP Hosts Back Then Breakfast

AIMP Back Then Breakfast.

AIMP hosted its Back Then Breakfast last week at The MLC. Panelists Whitney Daane (DAANEgerous Entertainment), Liz Morin (Showbiz-Ro Music), and Ronna Reeves (Showbiz-Ro Music) shared stories from their early days in the music industry and the experiences that shaped their careers as independent music publishers. The conversation was moderated by MaryAnn Keen (BMI).

 

Maggie Rose & Carve Designs Host Launch Event In Nashville

Maggie Rose. Photo: Gina Co. Photography

Carve Designs recently hosted a launch event for their collaboration with Maggie Rose at Urban Cowboy Bar in Nashville. Attendees included Allison Tiller, Polina Gaydamachenko and Hallie Steiner.

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