Jillian Edwards’ New Project ‘Meadow’ Set For May

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Jillian Edwards is debuting the first single, “Heaven’s Eyes,” from her forthcoming EP, Meadow, today (April 10). The new project is set for release on May 15 on her label, The Deeply Co. and features a collection of songs ready-made for rest, solitude and comfort, much needed in the season the world is currently facing.Meadow includes tracks co-written with David Leonard, Jonathan Smith, Peter Groenwald, Josh Bronleewe, Tony Wood and Jessie Early, and was produced by Lucas Morton and executive-produced by Grammy-winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman, her father-in-law.

“I’ve always felt like God has given me a clear vision that music is what I’m made to do,” Edwards says. “I want to provide healing, and that for me comes in beauty. So that’s the heart of these songs. I really want them to be medicine for hurting people, and that’s everyone. If my biggest dream for Meadow comes true, it would be that someone who is walking through the worst day of their life could hear these songs and have peace take over their heart knowing that God is crazy about them, and He works all things together for good.”

Edwards resides in Nashville with her husband, Will, drummer for indie rock band Colony House, and their daughter, Willow Faye, and along with her own projects has also had songs featured in television episodes of Nashville, Pretty Little Liars and Grey’s Anatomy, and on commercials for Citibank, among other high-profile brands. In addition, a collaboration with EDM DJ Thomas Gold resulted in a surprise hit for the singer/songwriter with “Magic,” on which she is credited as a co-writer and featured vocalist.

Chris Colston To Release Debut Album ‘Bombs Away’ In June

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Singer-songwriter Chris Colston is set to release his debut full-length project, Bombs Away, on June 26.

Colston, an East Texas native, credits his stepfather with helping to spark his love of music, by signing Colston up for drum lessons at age 7. He later picked up guitar and by 17 had formed his first band and was touring around Texas.

Colston became a favorite on the Texas music scene with the release of his 2018 EP Gone. The EP’s title track earned more than a half-million streams on Spotify, and Colston has since opened shows for Casey Donahew, Whiskey Myers and Parker McCollum, among others.

His new project was produced by Philip Mosley and includes songs penned by Colston, Jameson Rogers, Randy Montana, Morgan Wallen, Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, Erik Dylan and more.

Bombs Away Track Listing:
Five Beers (Jordan Walker / Brett Tyler / Bart Butler)
First Dirt Road (Josh Michael Phillips, Jessi Jo Dillon, Erik Dylan)
Bombs Away (Jameson Rodgers / Justin Lantz)
First Tattoo (AJ Pruis / Morgan Wallen)
I Hope It Hurts (Erik Dylan/Randy Montana/Hunter Phelps)
Lovin’ You’s Like (Randy Montana/Jessi Alexander/Connie Harrington)
Whiskey Sunset (Randy Montana/ Michael Dulaney)
Self Defense (Jameson Rogers, Brandon Kinney)
Stay feat. Peyton Garner (Chris Colston/Eamond Mcauley)

iHeartMedia Morning Shows Extend Airtime Due To Demand During COVID-19 Pandemic

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iHeartMedia morning shows including Nashville’s “The Bobby Bones Show,” New York’s “Elvis Duran and The Morning Show” and “The Breakfast Club,” and Los Angeles’ “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” and “Big Boy’s Neighborhood” are extending their daily airtime for an additional hour+ because of increased listener demand received through daily call-ins and social media feedback during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Currently more than 65 morning shows across more than 50 markets have officially extended their morning shows by at least one hour. In addition to each station’s regular programming schedules, on air personalities across the country will continue to serve and inform communities during these unprecedented times with the latest COVID 19 facts, with special local market broadcast reports on the latest news provided by iHeartRadio’s 24/7 News Network every hour.

“Given the amount of positive feedback our stations were receiving from their listeners, our on air talent began asking them if they should stay on air longer in the mornings — and the response was incredible,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer of iHeartMedia. “This listener feedback, combined with the data we are seeing with our on demand shows, is a testament to the connection that our radio personalities have with their listeners, and the fact that broadcast radio still holds such a unique place in American culture especially during a time of crisis. These on-air voices are trusted friends with close emotional connections to their listeners, and they inspire their communities; and help them cope with anxiety and concern; and provide entertainment and stress relief.”

iHeartMedia also recently released data and insights on how Americans are consuming podcasts during the pandemic, noticing an uptick in the on-demand podcasts category with Top 5 on-demand shows up nine percent month-to-date. In addition, with consumers spending more time at home, iHeartRadio usage across digital platforms has seen an overall increase in smart speakers, for some as high as 57 percent, 60 percent on web, 35 percent through smart TVs and social engagement with on air personalities has increased 19 percent.

DISClaimer: Tenille Townes, The Randy Rogers Band, Tim Dugger Top New Tracks

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It’s a spread-the-love kinda day here at DISClaimer.

We have three Disc of the Day winners. The female prize goes to the always awesome Tenille Townes. Our male winner is Tim Dugger, another dependable artist. The group award belongs to veteran crowd pleasers The Randy Rogers Band. All three of these acts deserve far more radio airplay than they are currently receiving.

We have no newcomers today, and thus no DisCovery honoree.

DRAKE WHITE/Eat, Drink & Dream
Writer: Drake White/Tommy Cecil/Greylan James; Publisher: none listed; Producers: Jaren Johnston & Drake White; Reverend White Records
-Loose limbed, rhythmic and funky. It is somewhat over-produced, since it doesn’t give you a sense of what a strong singer/performer this guy is. But I remain a fan.

TENILLE TOWNES/The Most Beautiful Things
Writers: Gordie Sampson/Josh Kear/Tenille Townes; Publisher: none listed; Producer: Jay Joyce; Columbia
-She is a treasure. This touching ballad meditates about the glorious beauty that is all around us, but seldom noticed. Moving and meaningful.

JESSI ALEXANDER & RANDY HOUSER/Country Music Made Me Do It
Writers: Jessi Alexander/John Osborne/TJ Osborne; Producers: Jessi Alexander/Jon Randall Stewart/Leslie Richter; Publisher: none listed; Lost Creek
-This is a rump shaker, complete with a pumpin’ backbeat and twangin’ lead guitar. Not to mention two of our most outstanding vocalists. Tap your toes and bop along.

KAREN WALDRUP & WILLIAM MICHAEL MORGAN/Me Again
Writers: Danny Wells/Karen Waldrup/Phillip White; Producer: none listed; Publisher: none listed; KW
-I’m not sure what Morgan is doing on this track. He murmurs along charmingly, but it’s really her performance from top to bottom. It’s a lovely ballad about love rescuing a broken spirit.

TIM DUGGER/Home Away From Home
Writers: Andrew DeRoberts/Andy Albert/Devin Dawson; Producer: Brandon Hood; Publisher: none listed; Curb
-I like it that it is a stone-country lyric married to an ultra contemporary production. He sings with warmth and charm about your favorite watering hole. It might be a dive, but it’s where everybody knows your name. I’m into this.

BRANTLEY GILBERT/Fire’t Up
Writers: Brandon Day/Brantley Gilbert/Justin Weaver; Producer: Brandon Day; Publisher: Indiana Angel Music, Songs Of Rhythm House, Songs Of Roc Nation Music, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Songs Of Peer, Sound Wagon Songs; BMLG
– Brantley’s party invitation promises like a raucous, rocking good time. It’s kinda brainless and repetitive, but maybe that’s what makes it work.

SHERYL CROW & CITIZEN COPE/Lonely Town, Lonely Street
Writer: Bill Withers; Publisher: none listed; Producer: Steve Jordan; SC
-Sheryl is here to remind us that we lost one of the greats last week. Bill Withers created “Grandma’s Hands,” “Use Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lean on Me,” then completely dropped out of the music game more than 30 years ago. I’ve never forgotten him, and neither should you. Let this insistent R&B groover serve as a memorial.

RANDY ROGERS BAND/You, Me and a Bottle
Writers: Aaron Raitiere/Kenton Bryant/Randy Rogers; Publisher: none listed; Producers: Tommy Jackson; Thirty Tigers
-Don’t let the title mislead you. It’s really quite sweet and romantic. These guys always seem to hit emotional targets perfectly.

MACKENZIE PORTER/These Days
Writers: Mackenzie Porter/Parker Welling/Jordan Sapp; Publisher: Sony-ATV/Mackenzie Porter/Tunes By Trailerparker/Songs of Home Team, no performance rights listed; Producer: Joey Moi/Dave Cohen; Big Loud
-The nostalgia in the lyric is touching. Unfortunately, the over-produced and too-pop track makes it almost impossible to grasp.

TEDDY ROBB/ Me On You
Writers: Deric Ruttan/Ryan Beaver; Producer: Shane McAnally/Ben Fowler/Matt McGinn; Publisher: none listed; Monument
-This continues his perfect winning streak. The steady rhythm and chiming guitar work is mixed perfectly beneath his ultra cool vocal performance. A breezy, uplifting ride through springtime. Climb on board.

Bellamy Brothers Launch "Old Hippie Stash" With Cannabis Company Trulieve

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Bellamy Brothers

Country duo Bellamy Brothers are getting into the medical cannabis business, teaming with Trulieve Cannabis Corp. to produce the flower product line Old Hippie Stash, taking its name from the duo’s 1985 hit “Old Hippie.” The partnership’s first strains, Reggae Cowboy and Big Love, are currently in Trulieve dispensaries across Florida.

“We are thrilled to launch Old Hippie Stash with Trulieve. This is a company and product line we really believe in and think so many people will see amazing benefits from using,” said David Bellamy.

“We are focused on providing a constantly evolving and expanding selection of high-quality cannabis products that meet the diverse medical needs of Florida patients,” said Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers. “By partnering with Florida’s own Bellamy Brothers to launch a unique hybrid strain of flower, we are providing our patients with an exclusive signature product line with a throw-back quality that reflects David and Howard’s image for Old Hippie Stash, from their 1985 Billboard country single.”

Pandora Launches New Series Of Artist-Curated Playlists

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Ever wonder what your favorite artists are listening to while we are all stuck inside during the pandemic? Pandora is answering that question with the launch of Listen In, a new series of exclusive artist-curated playlists featuring songs that are soundtracking their lives during this unusual time, with commentary about their connection to the music, what’s inspiring them, keeping them busy, or helping them stay focused on the positive.

Pandora currently has playlists hand-curated by 5 Seconds of Summer, All Time Low, A$AP Ferg, Broken Social Scene, Cage The Elephant, Carly Pearce, DaniLeigh, Fitz and the Tantrums, Flora Cash, Flume, Godsmack, H.E.R., Jeezy, Kiana Lede, LeAnn Rimes, Madison Beer, Marshmello, Meghan Trainor, Nicole Atkins, Prince Royce, Rod Wave, Tate McRae, The Chainsmokers and Tommy Vext of Bad Wolves.

Pearce’s self-selected list includes tracks by everyone from Destiny’s Child and Dolly Parton to Trisha Yearwood and Faith Hill, as well as a message from her, while LeAnn Rimes chose her list to help “uplift the spirit and remind us of the beautiful days we have ahead” with songs by U2, Andra Day, Bon Iver and more.

Pandora will continue to update the series with selections from new artists regularly.

Victoria Shaw To Hold Virtual Garage Sale For ‘Show-Business’ Relics On Saturday

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Victoria Shaw

Award winning songwriter, producer and music business professional Victoria Shaw will be holding a virtual garage sale of various ‘show-business’ relics on Saturday, April 11 at 3 p.m. CST on her Facebook page.

“I have so many fun things in my music room that I have collected and enjoyed literally since childhood, probably, but it’s time to let it go,” Shaw said in a Facebook video.

Shaw detailed that some items that will be up for grabs are assorted Spice Girls dolls, John Stamos puzzles, Gold records, vintage magazines, and other ‘show-business’ relics.

Shaw is the writer of such No. 1 hits as ”The River” (Garth Brooks) and “Nobody Wants To Be Lonely” (Ricky Martin & Christina Aguilera), an ACM winner, and a two-time Emmy award-winner. Shaw also co-produced Lady Antebellum’s double Platinum debut, which was nominated for two Grammy Awards and earned her a CMA Award for Single of the Year for “I Run to You.”

MusicRow’s Newly Launched Live Stream Calendar Grows Exponentially In First Week

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In its first week, MusicRow’s newly launched Live Stream Calendar proves to be Nashville music industry’s comprehensive aggregation of country music’s live streamed appearances with over 80 current listings. The calendar is updated daily.

To submit a live stream to appear on the calendar, email [email protected] with the artists’ name, date of live stream, time in CST format, platform in which the live stream will be taking place (with links), and a one sentence description of the live stream (if applicable.)

The Live Stream Calendar can easily be assessed by going to musicrow.com and clicking on title in the top menu.

The listings selected for the Live Stream Calendar are at the sole discretion of MusicRow Magazine.

Live Stream Calendar

(as of April 9, 2020)

Thursday, April 9

Charlie Worsham – 12:00 p.m. CST via Facebook
Chrissy Metz (EVERY DAY) – 1 p.m. CST via Facebook for ‘The Dreamers’
Caitlyn Smith – 1:00 p.m. CST via Instagram with Lightning 100
Michael Ray – 3:00 p.m. CST via Romeo Entertainment Group’s Instagram for ‘Couch Concert Series’
Rachel Wammack – 4:00 p.m. CST via Instagram + Facebook
Smithfield – 5:00 p.m. CST via Instagram
Lauren Alaina – 6:30 p.m. CST via Instagram
Tyler Booth – 4:00 p.m. CST via Facebook for ‘Thursday Night Series’
Tucker Beathard – 7:00 p.m. CST via Facebook + Instagram
Cody Johnson – 7:00 p.m. CST via Facebook
Parmalee – 7:00 p.m. CST via One Country’s Facebook
Avenue Beat with Maddie & Tae, RaeLynn, Laura Veltz – 7:00 p.m. CST via Instagram for ‘AVE BTV’
Cody Webb, Ray Fulcher – 7:00 p.m. CST via Stoney’s Instagram
Sara Evans ft. Liv – 7:30 p.m. via Instagram for ‘Closet Chaos’
ExJ – 8:00 p.m. CST via Facebook + Instagram for ‘In My Bed with ExJ + Friends’
Brad Paisley, CJ Solar, Jordan Fletcher, Bobby Pinson, Peyton Porter, Jep Gibson – 9:00 p.m. CST via Whiskey Jam’s Instagram for ‘Risky Jam’

Friday, April 10

Abby Anderson – 12:00 p.m. CST via Instagram for ‘Silver Lining Moments with Abby Anderson & Friends’
JD Shelburne – 12:00 p.m. CST via The Boot‘s Facebook for ‘TheBoot.com Noon Takeover’
Chrissy Metz (EVERY DAY) – 1 p.m. CST via Facebook for ‘The Dreamers’
Lucas Hoge – 3:00 p.m. CST via Romeo Entertainment Group’s Instagram for ‘Couch Concert Series’
Craig Morgan – 4:00 p.m. CST via Facebook for ‘Fridays at Four’
Smithfield – 4:30 p.m. CST via Sounds Like Nashville Instagram
J.D. Shelburne – 6:00 p.m. CST via WLKY News’s Facebook for ‘Support Team Kentucky Fund’
Cody Webb – 7:00 p.m. CST via Old Armor Brewery’s Instagram for ‘State Ordered Tour’
Cody Webb – 9:00 p.m. CST via Saddle Rack’s Facebook for ‘State Ordered Tour’
Tyler Rich – 9:00 p.m. CST via Instagram for ‘Feels Like Home’

Saturday, April 11

Christina Taylor – 3:00 p.m. CST via Romeo Entertainment Group’s Instagram for ‘Couch Concert Series’
Chris Bandi – 7 p.m. CST via Instagram
Justin Moore, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Nichols, Adam Hambrick, Heath Sanders – 7 p.m. CST via YouTube for ‘And The Beat Goes On! Livestream Concert’

Sunday, April 12

Adam Hambrick – 9 a.m. via Facebook for ‘Coffee and a Hymn’
Tyler Rich – 3 p.m. via Instagram for ‘Leaver Her Wild Sunday Brunch’
T. Graham Brown – 3:00 p.m. CST via Romeo Entertainment Group’s Instagram for ‘Couch Concert Series’

Monday, April 13

Smithfield – 10:00 a.m. CST via Instagram + Facebook
Abby Anderson – 12:00 p.m. CST via Instagram for ‘Silver Lining Moments with Abby Anderson & Friends’
Jake Hoot – 2:00 p.m. CST via SCENES Facebook
Tenille Townes – 3:00 p.m. CST via Martin Guitar’s Facebook for ‘Jam In Place’
Randy and Mary Travis  – 6:00 p.m. CST via 117 Entertainment’s Instagram for ‘Hangin’ at Home with 117’
Jake Hoot – 2:00 p.m. CST via Instagram for ‘The Voice Reunion’
Sara Evans ft. Liv – 7:30 p.m. via Instagram for ‘Closet Chaos’

Tuesday, April 14

Johnny McGuire – 1:00 p.m. CST via The Boot Instagram + Facebook
Adam Hambrick – 3:00 p.m. CST via Romeo Entertainment Group’s Instagram for ‘Couch Concert Series’
Smithfield – 7:00 p.m. CST via Instagram
Temecula Road– 7:00 p.m. CST via Instagram
Tyler Rich – 8:30pm via Instagram for ‘Sing Behind the Scene’

Wednesday, April 15

Smithfield – 12:00 p.m. CST via Instagram
The Charlie Daniels Band – 3:00 p.m. CST via Circle for ‘Live at Billy Bob’s Texas’
Alex Hall – 3:00 p.m. CST via Romeo Entertainment Group’s Instagram for ‘Couch Concert Series’
Steve Wariner – 7:00 p.m. CST via Facebook for ‘#WarinerWednesday’
J.D. Shelburne – 8:00 p.m. CST via Kids Cancer Alliance’s Facebook
Kalie Shorr – 9:00 p.m. CST via The Boot Facebook

Thursday, April 16

Chancey Williams – 3:00 p.m. CST via Romeo Entertainment Group’s Instagram for ‘Couch Concert Series’
Sara Evans ft. Liv – 7:30 p.m. via Instagram for ‘Closet Chaos’

Friday, April 17

Abby Anderson – 12:00 p.m. CST via Instagram for ‘Silver Lining Moments with Abby Anderson & Friends’
Jimmie Allen – 3:00 p.m. CST via Romeo Entertainment Group’s Instagram for ‘Couch Concert Series’
Smithfield – 6:00 p.m. CST via Instagram
James Robert Webb  – 6:00 p.m. CST via 117 Entertainment’s Instagram for ‘Hangin’ at Home with 117’
Cody Webb – 7:00 p.m. CST via Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board’s Facebook for ‘State Ordered Tour’
Tyler Rich – 9:00 p.m. CST via Instagram for ‘Feels Like Home’

Saturday, April 18

Lauren Jenkins – 3:00 p.m. CST via Romeo Entertainment Group’s Instagram for ‘Couch Concert Series’

Sunday, April 19

Adam Hambrick – 9 a.m. via Facebook for ‘Coffee and a Hymn’
Tyler Rich – 3 p.m. via Instagram for ‘Leaver Her Wild Sunday Brunch’

Monday, April 20

Abby Anderson – 12:00 p.m. CST via Instagram for ‘Silver Lining Moments with Abby Anderson & Friends’
Sara Evans ft. Liv – 7:30 p.m. via Instagram for ‘Closet Chaos’

Tuesday, April 21

Tyler Rich – 8:30pm via Instagram for ‘Sing Behind the Scene’

Wednesday, April 22

Collin Raye – 3:00 p.m. CST via Circle for ‘Live at Billy Bob’s Texas’
Mitchell Tenpenny – 5:00 p.m. CST via Martin Guitar’s Facebook for ‘Jam In Place’
Kalie Shorr  – 6:00 p.m. CST via 117 Entertainment’s Instagram for ‘Hangin’ at Home with 117’

Thursday, April 23

Sara Evans ft. Liv – 7:30 p.m. via Instagram for ‘Closet Chaos’

Friday, April 24

Abby Anderson – 12:00 p.m. CST via Instagram for ‘Silver Lining Moments with Abby Anderson & Friends’
Lainey Wilson – 1:00 p.m. CST via Sounds Like Nashville Facebook
Cody Webb – 7:00 p.m. CST via The Windjammer’s Facebook for ‘State Ordered Tour’
Tyler Rich – 9 p.m. via Instagram for ‘Feels Like Home’

Saturday, April 25

Lainey Wilson – 1:00 p.m. CST via The Boot Instagram + Facebook

Sunday, April 26

Adam Hambrick – 9 a.m. via Facebook for ‘Coffee and a Hymn’
Tyler Rich – 3 p.m. via Instagram for ‘Leaver Her Wild Sunday Brunch’

Monday, April 27

Sara Evans ft. Liv – 7:30 p.m. via Instagram for ‘Closet Chaos’

Tuesday, April 28

Tyler Rich – 8:30pm via Instagram for ‘Sing Behind the Scene’

Wednesday, April 29

Tracy Byrd – 3:00 p.m. CST via Circle for ‘Live at Billy Bob’s Texas’

Thursday, April 30

Sara Evans ft. Liv – 7:30 p.m. via Instagram for ‘Closet Chaos’

Monday, May 4

Abby Anderson – 12:00 p.m. CST via Instagram for ‘Silver Lining Moments with Abby Anderson & Friends’
Lainey Wilson – 1:00 p.m. CST via American Songwriter Facebook

Industry Ink: 117 Music, Visionary Media Group, Beatdapp

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117 Music Launches


Zach Farnum‘s 117 Entertainment Group, which includes publicity, management, artist development and live entertainment services, has launched 117 Music as a digital distribution and label services component of the firm. 117 has teamed with music distribution company The Orchard for global digital distribution and will offer artists services including marketing, sync and more.

Max DaCosta will add the role of Label Manager to his continued role as day-to-day Artist Manager. The first releases on the new venture will come from Scooter Brown Band, Honey County and singer/songwriter Paul Bogart.

Visionary Media Group Promotes Cory B. Savage To CEO

Cory B. Savage

Visionary Media Group (VMG) has promoted Cory B. Savage to CEO of the entertainment and media company.  Savage previously served as CEO for its subsidiary record label One Vision Music Group. In his new role, he will continue to oversee the labels operations which includes executing music publishing, sync licensing, legal expertise and finance services for a roster that includes Kree Harrison. He will also direct VMG’s film production and scores in addition to forth coming music projects. The VMG team, guided under the direction of President Ronald Zamber, M.D., features the expertise of fellow team members Senior Advisor Nick Sciorra and Chief Financial Officer Robert Grenley.

Visionary Media Group’s film productions and scores have been featured across a body of work that includes performances by Paul Rudd, James Franco, Bryan Cranston, Robert Duvall, Vincent D’Onofrio, Selena Gomez, Ed Harris, Sam Shepard, Jeremy Renner, Alec Baldwin Anjelica Houston,  Josh Hartnett, Mira Sorvino, Finn Wittrock, Josh Peck, Aubrey Peeples, Valerie Cruz and Robbie Kay.

Joe Galante Joins Beatdapp Advisory Board

Joe Galante

Beatdapp has announced that industry veteran Joe Galante has joined its Advisory Board. Beatdapp is a company that has been supported by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s Project Music initiative.

“Unique networking is one way we help,” said Jane Allen, president and CEO of Nashville Entrepreneur Center. “We ask industry experts to give their time and resources to educate and work with our teams. When teams like Beatdapp, build their companies to the degree that experts like Joe Galante want to join their boards, this is something we celebrate.  We look forward to our continued work with Beatdapp as it grows.”

TikTok Commits $375 Million To Coronavirus Relief

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TikTok has pledged $250 million to support COVID-19 relief efforts, in addition to $125 million in advertising credits on the TikTok platform. $25 million in ads are aimed at helping trusted organizations deliver public health information, while $100 million in ad credits are aimed at helping as businesses look to rebuild following the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are committed to playing our part in that global outpouring of mutual support and giving,” TikTok president Alex Zhu wrote in a blog post. “We want to magnify all we are seeing across our community and translate it into concrete relief for those most affected by this crisis.”

The post detailed TikTok’s contributions, which are outlined below:

TikTok Health Heroes Relief Fund: Health care workers are the heroes of this global battle, and deserving heroes within the TikTok community. We are passionate about our small role in supporting their efforts through the provision of $150M in funds toward medical staffing, supplies, and hardship relief for health care workers. These distributions will be focused on local organizations to support local health workers. For example, we’re partnering with the CDC Foundation to donate $15M toward supporting surge staffing for local response efforts through state and local health departments. We’re also looking to assist global health workers, including our $10M contribution to the WHO COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Our employee matching program will deliver aid to organizations including Direct Relief and the Red Cross. And we are working with global and local partners to distribute masks and other personal protective equipment to hospitals across India, Indonesia, Italy, South Korea, and the US, among other hard-hit countries.

TikTok Community Relief Fund: We are all operating in uncertain times, and vulnerable communities have been deeply impacted by the health and economic damage caused by this crisis. To provide critical relief to these communities, TikTok will allot $40M in cash to local organizations that serve groups representative of TikTok’s diverse user communities, including musicians, artists, nurses, educators, and families that have come together on our platform. And since we’re all in this together, we will be further matching $10M in donations from our community to support the community. Through this fund we’re supporting programs like After-School All-Stars, where we have already donated $3M to provide food for families who rely upon school lunch programs affected by school closures across the US, and $2M to MusiCares to support artists, songwriters, and music professionals whose livelihoods have been severely impacted as a result of cancelled performance and gig work.

TikTok Creative Learning Fund: With tens of millions of students around the world out of school, educators and parents need help facilitating ongoing learning from a distance. The same is true for the millions of creative professionals, from nonprofits like museums to those in the wellness industry, who were suddenly forced to find new ways to connect with people who depend on their services. Creative educational content on platforms like TikTok can help, and we will be providing $50M in grants to educators, professional experts, and nonprofits whose real-world skills and expertise can help spread educational information and useful course material in an accessible, distance learning format.