The Ryan Huie Fund has been set up in memory of Ryan Huie, son of Dawn and CAA’s John Huie, and brother of Jason Huie. Ryan Huie grew up in Franklin, Tenn., attended Walnut Grove Elementary, Brentwood Academy and graduated from Pepperdine University.
He worked at Outback Concerts, then joined the Agency Coalition. Most recently, he was involved in starting a new music management company.
In lieu of flowers, the Ryan Huie Fund will benefit MusiCares. Make a donation here.

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Destiny Nashville is accepting applications for a General Manager position. Seeking a music industry professional with a minimum 3-5 years experience, and the vision to help the company meet/exceed goals and get to the next level. Interviews begin April 21.
For more information on the position, visit destinynashville.com.

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The Country Music Hall of Fame ® and Museum presented Pete Anderson: California Country’s Second Generation on Saturday, March 22. Anderson discussed his career, including his collaborations with Dwight Yoakam that helped re-establish the Bakersfield Sound as a force on country radio. He also performed songs from the Bakersfield repertoire and from his latest release, Bird Above Guitarland.

The United States’ largest CD retailer, Walmart, reportedly plans to reduce the amount of shelf space devoted to CDs by 40 percent beginning in May, reports Billboard.
The retail giant will supposedly offset sales losses by displaying CDs more prominently in the electronics/entertainment department of its stores.
The cutback in product will likely make it even more difficult for newcomer artists’ product to be placed on the retailer’s shelves nationwide, as Walmart relies on an array of new and recent titles, as well as catalog product from established artists.
Label sources estimate that Walmart’s average inventory will decline from approximately 3,500 titles to around 2,100.

Joe Chambers, Founder and CEO of Nashville’s Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, has announced a round of hirings and a promotion at the organization.
Amy Holm joins as Director of Public Relations. Holm moved to Nashville from Bellingham, Wash. where she attended Western Washington University and earned degrees in Journalism/Public Relations and History.
Holm can be reached at amy@musicianshalloffame.com or (615) 244-3263 Ext. 111
 

Tyler Hancock has been added as Director of Special Events. Hancock is a Belmont University graduate and comes to the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum from Premier W.E.D. And Corporate Board Member.
Hancock can be reached at tyler@musicianshalloffame.com or (615) 244-3263 Ext. 118
 

Blake Chambers joins as Operations Manager and is responsible for the day to day operation of the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.
Chambers can be reached at blakemhof@gmail.com or (615) 244-3263 Ext. 115
 

In addition, the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum’s Multimedia Curator, Jay McDowell, is promoted to Multimedia/Assistant Museum Exhibit Curator where his responsibilities will also include assisting in acquiring museum exhibits and artifacts and historical research of exhibits and artifacts.
McDowell can be reached at jay@musicianshalloffame.com or (615) 244-3263 Ext. 117

Ronnie Dunn releases his latest solo album, Peace Love and Country Music Tuesday (April 8). The project, produced by Dunn and Jeff Balding, marks Dunn’s second project as a solo artist on his own Little Will-E Records, in partnership with e-commerce retailer Country Outfitter.
Dunn took part in writing six of the 14 songs on Peace Love and Country Music, including three he wrote by himself, “Let’s Get The Beer Joint Rockin’,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Country in Texas.”
The physical edition of Peace Love and Country Music is available exclusively at Country Outfitter, at countryoutfitter.com. Digital editions are available at all digital retailers.

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BMI and Starbucks have teamed for a series of songwriter showcases in Texas. The first songwriter showcase in the series will feature Lee Thomas Miller (“You’re Gonna Miss This” and “In Color”), and Billy Montana (“Suds In The Bucket,” and “Hard To Love”).

The series will run from April 30 through May 2. Performances begin at 7 p.m. at Starbucks-Colonnade at 9811 Interstate 10 W., San Antonio, Texas.

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NEEDTOBREATHE will visit The Ellen Degeneres Show on April 18, and then the Late Show with David Letterman on April 23 in support of their new album, Rivers In The Wasteland. The project will debut Tuesday, April 15 on Atlantic Records.

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Emmylou Harris, singer-songwriter and animal activist, was recently awarded by national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society, in recognition of her work to protect animals.
Following her concert at Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, Marc Peralta, executive director of Best Friends-Los Angeles, presented Harris with an award. “Emmylou Harris is a longtime friend to animals in need, exemplifying the Best Friends spirit that every pet deserves a second chance. Emmylou has given many dogs and cats that second chance at a great new life and is a powerful ally in the fight to save them all,” Peralta said.