Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley. Photo: Getty Images

Charles Kelley has been tapped to host the ACM Lifting Lives Golf Classic at TPC Las Vegas on April 1. Proceeds from the “scramble” style golf tournament, being held for the sixth consecutive year at TPC Las Vegas, will go to the ACM Lifting Lives’ Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund which provides immediate relief to those in need within the music industry.

Established by former ACM and ACM Lifting Lives Board Chair Gayle Holcomb in honor of her mother, the Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund responds quickly to unforeseen, immediate financial needs of music-related organizations and individuals. Since its inception in 2007, the Fund has distributed more than $500,000.

“I’ve been able to participate in the ACM Lifting Lives Golf Classic tournament for the past couple of years, so I’m looking forward to stepping back up onto the green again this year,” said Kelley. “Getting together with my buddies to play a round in Vegas is always the perfect way to head into the award show, especially when it’s also for a good cause.”

The Golf Classic will take place during the “Week Vegas Goes Country,” surrounding the 52^nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards which will broadcast live for the first time from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on April 2 on CBS. 

Fans of Patsy Cline will find plenty of exciting artifacts and mementos from Cline’s life on display at the new Patsy Cline Museum which opens April 7 in Nashville. Located on the second level of the building which houses the Johnny Cash Museum at 119 Third Ave South, the museum houses the largest collection of Patsy Cline memorabilia in the world, including personal letters, photos, costumes, clothing, and even household furnishings from her Nashville dream home that have been locked away for more than 50 years.

“In her nine short years as a recording artist from ‘55 to ‘63, she forever changed the voice of country music, the role of female artists and influenced performers across all genres,” says Founder Bill Miller. “To this very day, artists still cover her hits and you’ll hear her recordings used in motion pictures and TV series. She deserved her own museum as she continues to transcend generations of fans. We are honored to work with Patsy’s children to preserve her legacy.”

Matthew Hargis has been promoted to SVP, Promotion at BMLG Records. Since joining the label in 2011, Hargis has been a driving force behind such chart-topping singles as Florida Georgia Line’s breakthrough debut “Cruise,” the only country song to be certified Diamond by the RIAA. Hargis’ previous stops include positions at All Access and Capitol Records Nashville.

“Matthew has done outstanding work during his entire tenure at BMLG Records, garnering 21 No. 1 singles! His leadership, dedication and forward thinking is second to none and this well deserved promotion is reflective of six amazing years,” said BMLG Records President and BMLG EVP Jimmy Harnen.

“I want to thank Scott Borchetta and Jimmy Harnen for the opportunity to grow as part of this amazing team,” said Hargis. “As leaders, the environment they have built at BMLG Records is one that not only inspires, but encourages new innovative ways of building artist’s careers. I am blessed to have such a great team of promotion executives at the BMLG Records ‘Ape Den’ to proudly work side-by-side with every day!”

Hargis can be reached at 615-324-7902 or matthew.hargis@bmlg.net.

The Baltimore Orioles will host “Nashville’s Music Row Comes to the Ballpark,” an exclusive on-field concert at Ed Smith Stadium, on Friday, March 17. The second annual event will feature an in-the-round performance by a mix of hit Nashville songwriters and rising artists including Liz Rose, Laura Veltz, Jimmy Robbins, Ryan Beaver and Margaret Valentine. Country singer and songwriter Jenae Cherry, wife of Orioles pitcher Brad Brach, will perform as a special guest.

The evening will benefit Nashville’s Music Health Alliance, as well as early childhood literacy programs in Sarasota County, Florida, where the Orioles attend spring training. Details at www.orioles.com/arts.

Charlie Daniels is opening up about his life and career in his new memoir, Never Look at the Empty Seats, due out October 24 via the W Publishing Group. In the new book, fans will learn about Daniels’ rise from his post-Depression era childhood to becoming a Grammy winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee by focusing on the positives in life.

The “Devil Went Down To Georgia” singer’s career has spanned an incredible 60 years, and inside the memoir he shares stories, reflections, and rare personal photos plus offers sage advice to up-and-comers seeking a career in the music business.

“I’m extremely excited about the release of my new book. Quite a bit is known about my public life but there is so much more I’ve wanted to share, my early years, my faith, my struggles and the unique people and events which have had such an impact on who I am and what I do,” said Daniels.

“Although the phrase is at times overused, Charlie Daniels truly is a national treasure,” said Matt Baugher, SVP and Publisher of W Publishing Group. “His love for America and all it stands for is matched only by his immense talent as a singer, songwriter, and fiddle player. We’re honored to partner with this music legend in bringing his full story to the public for the first time. He’s had quite a ride.”