Brothers Osborne To Receive St. Jude’s 2023 Angels Among Us Award

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Brothers Osborne will be recognized with the 2023 Angels Among Us Award this October, honoring the Grammy Award-winning country duo for their outstanding commitment to the children and families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The artists join an exemplarily group of past winners including Randy Owen, Scotty McCreery, Florida Georgia Line, Lady A, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Lon Helton and Bill Mayne.

“What an amazing honor to receive the Angels Among Us Award from St. Jude,” says John Osborne. “We constantly find inspiration when spending time with the patients and families of St. Jude. Together with other artists and country radio listeners, we can make a difference in helping ensure no family receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food, allowing the focus to be on helping their child live. It’s an incredible mission, and we are grateful to be in a place to support such an amazing cause.”

John and TJ Osborne have been dedicated to the St. Jude mission throughout their career, first touring St. Jude in 2014, two years before releasing their first album. They have participated in the #ThisShirtSavesLives campaign, spent time with St. Jude patients, called in and attended radio events, provided auction items and played at benefit concerts.

The brothers will receive the award at the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids seminar, an annual gathering of music artists and industry professionals who lend their voice and platform to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude. This year’s seminar takes place Oct. 12-14 on the St. Jude campus in Memphis.

The chart-topping duo is slated to release their upcoming self-titled album on Sept. 15 via EMI Records Nashville. The reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year winners penned all 11 tracks of their fourth studio album, including the chart-claiming single “Nobody’s Nobody,” which highlights themes of inclusion and acceptance.

Ian Munsick Releases Fan-Requested ‘Western Wedding’ EP

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Ian Munsick is sharing some romantic fan favorites on a new EP, Western Wedding, out now.

The eight-track project of love ballads features both instrumental and piano-driven versions of four of his original songs. Western Wedding follows his Me and A Fiddle EP, which was released in June alongside intimate live performance videos filmed in Sun Valley, Idaho.

“Over the last few years, requests for me to make ‘piano versions’ of my love ballads have overflown my inbox,” shares Munsick. “I’m always so honored when couples use my music for their wedding soundtrack, or when one of my songs epitomizes a relationship between two people. All of these instances have inspired my Western Wedding EP. May your love grow as tall as the Rockies and last as long as the rivers winding through them.”

Fans can catch Munsick on Morgan Wallen’s “One Night At A Time World Tour” Aug. 30 at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park. This fall, he’ll embark on his headlining “The Buffalo Roams Tour,” which  will feature a rotating lineup of special guests including Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Randall King, Triston Marez, Catie Offerman, Tanner Usrey, Jake Worthington and Chancey Williams.

Western Wedding Track Listing:
1.  “Me Against the Mountain – Piano/Vocal”
2.  “Me Against the Mountain – Instrumental”
3.  “Ranch Hand – Piano/Vocal”
4.  “Ranch Hand – Instrumental”
5.  “More Than Me – Piano/Vocal”
6.  “More Than Me – Instrumental”
7.  “Long Haul – Piano/Vocal”
8.  “Long Haul – Instrumental”

Industry Ink: Morgan Wallen, Brad Paisley, CMA, More

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Morgan Wallen Caps Fenway Shows With Grant to Red Sox Foundation To Renovate Local Field

Pictured (L-R): Kate Reilly, Red Sox Foundation; Martha Velez, City of Lawrence; Julio Ramos, Lawrence Red Sox Foundation; Morgan Wallen; Jamie Uliano, Lawrence RBI League President, Coach & family; Lidia Zayas, Red Sox Foundation; Jenn Jacob, Red Sox Foundation; Adderly Gonzalez, City of Lawrence; Michelle Adamic, Lawrence Sports Alliance. Photo: Courtesy of the Morgan Wallen Foundation

Morgan Wallen celebrated three consecutive nights at Boston’s Fenway Field last week by giving back to the local community via his Morgan Wallen Foundation. Along with CVS Health Charity Classic, MWF provided grant funding to the Red Sox Foundation to renovate the Howard Playstead Fields (Playstead Park) in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Playstead Park is home to the Lawrence Red Sox Foundation Nike RBI program, and the field enhancements will improve programming for youth baseball and softball leagues across Lawrence.

“Our goal with the Morgan Wallen Foundation is to be sure that kids have access to sports and music programs. I played baseball most of my life. It’s where I learned perseverance, patience, sacrifice, among many other things that I carry with me to this day. We are honored to partner with the Red Sox Foundation to renovate these ballfields in Lawrence. Where kids for generations to come will learn similar qualities and hopefully become good ball players in the process,” Wallen shared. “And I couldn’t be more excited to play three shows at Fenway. It’s a dream come true for this baseball player.”

 

Brad Paisley Celebrates Re-Opening Of WVA’s Herbert Hoover High School

Brad Performs for Herbert Hoover High School’s re-opening. Photo: Derek Cressman

Brad Paisley returned to his home state of West Virginia last weekend to participate in the grand re-opening and dedication of Herbert Hoover High School in Elkview after the historic flood of 2016 destroyed the school. Paisley toured the school, participated in the dedication ribbon cutting ceremony, attended the football scrimmage (against his alma mater John Marshall High School) and performed after the game in the stadium’s end zone.

“This is the nicest high school I have ever seen,” Paisley shared. “I can’t tell you how amazing it is to see something that devastating and that terrible turned into something so inspiring. I think an enormous gift has been given to the students of this school. High school can be a very difficult time in a student’s life because it’s filled with trivialities. You’re worried about how you’ll fit in, about what you are wearing, if you’re popular and doing well in classes. But what you’ve been given here is something much larger. It’s been a glimpse of the real world and the wonderful things that human beings can do for one another in the face of disaster. That should over shadow all the trivialities of high school for you. And never lose sight that good people came together to build this for you and your future.”

 

CMA Hosts Latest MemberSIPS Event On Social Media & Digital Marketing

Pictured (L-R): Ashley Alexander, Chief Marketing Officer at Girlilla Marketing; Lindsey Feinstein, Account Director at Girlilla Marketing; Chad Meholic, Director of Audience Development & Growth at Red Light Management; Jess Keifer, Director of Digital Marketing at Sony Music Nashville. Photo: Emily April Allen/CMA

CMA hosted its latest MemberSIPS event for members at its Nashville headquarters last week. The event featured a discussion around the ever-changing nature of social media and digital marketing in the music business, as well as humanizing the individuals behind brands and artists. Moderated by Ashley Alexander, Chief Marketing Officer at Girlilla Marketing, the event featured a panel of industry experts including Lindsey Feinstein, Account Director at Girlilla Marketing, Chad Meholic, Director of Audience Development & Growth at Red Light Management, and Jess Keifer, Director of Digital Marketing at Sony Music Nashville.

CMA created MemberSIPS to cater to its members’ professional development needs—offering thematic presentations, discussions and gatherings and providing a networking opportunity while enjoying a beverage with one another.

 

Eric Paslay & Trent Tomlinson Play “Sac Song & Wine Series”

Pictured (L-R): Nate Deaton, General Manager of 95.3 KRTY, San Jose’s HOT Country; Randi Moody, Owner of RLM Events and producer of “Sac Song & Wine Series;” Trent Tomlinson; Eric Paslay

The inaugural “Sac Song & Wine Series” took place recently with Eric Paslay and Trent Tomlinson at the Miner’s Leap Winery in the town of Clarksburg, California, just outside of Sacramento. Upcoming events bringing a taste of Nashville to California include a Sept. 13 show with Charles Esten and Jon Nite, and an Oct. 4 show with Rodney Clawson and Nicolle Galyon.

Nate Smith Joins The Neal Agency’s Roster

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Nate Smith. Photo: Matthew Berinato

Sony Music Nashville artist Nate Smith has joined The Neal Agency’s growing roster.

Since Smith made his way to Nashville, he has made a huge splash with songs such as his Platinum-certified multi-week No. 1 hit “Whiskey On You.” Now aligned with The Neal Agency, Smith joins Morgan Wallen, Hardy, Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman and more.

“We are honored to add Nate to The Neal Agency family. He is a rare talent and is one of those artists it only takes one time to meet and listen to until you immediately fall in love,” share agents Adi Sharma and Evan Kantor. “We could not be more excited to see what the future holds for Nate!”

Smith adds, “I couldn’t be more excited to be teaming up with the best agents in the game. They have a real plan for me, and it’s gonna absolutely change my life and career. The Neal Agency is family, and the craziest part is that we’ve already worked together earlier on, so this is a real full circle moment for all of us! I’m grateful, and extremely lucky to have the best of the best in live entertainment!”

In addition to Sony Music Nashville and TNA, Smith is represented by The Core Entertainment for artist management. The Core Entertainment’s Simon Tikhman and Chief Zaruk share, “We are excited to work with Adi and the Neal Agency. What the Neal Agency has built in such a short time is a testament to their hard work and dedication to their artists. The future is very bright for their partnership with Nate Smith.”

As his current single “World On Fire” remains in the top 40 and climbing on country radio, Smith has embarked on Thomas Rhett’s “Home Team Tour ‘23” and will support Cole Swindell on select dates of his “Twelve Tour” this fall. Having previously opened for Wallen at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium last April, Smith will once again support the country star on Nov. 16 at The Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

Charlie Worsham Gathers ‘Compadres’ Dierks Bentley, Luke Combs, More For New Project

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Charlie Worsham. Photo: Jess Williams

Charlie Worsham has shared some details from his upcoming new collaborative project Compadres. The first track from the new collection, “How I Learned To Pray” featuring Luke Combs, is out now.

The five-track album, due out Oct. 13, features a handful of Worsham’s friends and fiercest champions, including Combs, Dierks Bentley, Elle King, Kip Moore and Lainey Wilson.

Produced by The Cadillac Three frontman Jaren Johnston, the album is a versatile introduction to the next chapter of a decade-long story. The first track, “How I Learned To Pray,” has connected with fans already, with more than 14,000 people on TikTok using the audio to create their own clips. The song’s video premiered today across all CMT platforms and the Paramount billboards in New York City’s Times Square.

In addition to creating his own music, the Mississippi native has recently contributed his talents as a vocalist and instrumentalist to projects from Wilson, Eric Church, Brandy Clark, Vince Gill, Hailey Whitters, Corey Kent, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, among others. He continues to tour as part of Bentley’s band, and he was honored with the 2022 ACM Award for Acoustic Guitar Player of the Year. He also continues to uplift his fellow “liner note legends” as host of Pickers Radio on Apple Music Country.

Compadres Track Listing:
1. Creekwater Clear feat. Elle King (Charlie Worsham, Brent Cobb, Jaren Johnston)
2. Handful of Dust feat. Lainey Wilson (Tony Arata)
3. How I Learned To Pray feat. Luke Combs (Charlie Worsham, Jeremy Spillman, Ryan Tyndell)
4. Kiss Like You Dance feat. Kip Moore (Jon Nite, Andrew DeRoberts, Andy Albert)
5. Things I Can’t Control feat. Dierks Bentley (Ross Copperman, David Lee Murphy, Ashley Gorley)

Lanco Plots ‘Run, Run, Baby Tour’ For Fall

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Lanco will hit the road this fall on their new headlining “Run, Run, Baby Tour.”

The trek will kick off with a hometown show in Nashville on Oct. 2, and crisscross the nation through Nov. 18, making stops in Omaha, Des Moines, Atlanta, Fort Worth and more.

The tour announcement arrives on the heels of the group’s latest tune, “Lasso,” a two-stepping rowdy ode to a lovers’ night out, and their first release under Riser House Records, “Sound of a Saturday Night,” both of which the group are sure to perform live on the upcoming journey.

Made up of singer Brandon Lancaster, drummer Tripp Howell, keyboardist/auxiliary Jared Hampton and bassist Chandler Baldwin, Lanco has earned CMT, CMA and iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations as well as praise from Billboard, Rolling Stone and more throughout their career. They plan to release more new music in the coming months.

Industry Ink: Chris Janson, BMI, CMHOF, More

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Chris Janson Headlines ‘Concert For Cumberland Heights’ At The Ryman

Pictured (L-R): Ryan Dokke, Wayne D, Gator Harrison, Jimmy Harnen, Chris Janson, Charlie Cook, Andrew Thoen and Sam Featherstone

Chris Janson headlined ‘Concert For Cumberland Heights,’ the annual fundraiser that supports Cumberland Heights’ John Hiatt Fund at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.

Guests in attendance included BMLG Records’ Ryan Dokke, iHeartMedia’s Wayne D, iHeartMedia’s Gator Harrison, BMLG Records’ Jimmy Harnen, Cumulus Media’s Charlie Cook, BMLG Records’ Andrew Thoen and Sam Featherstone.

BMI Hosts ‘Rooftop On The Row’ For 50th Anniversary Of Hip-Hop

Pictured (L-R): BMI’s Josh Tomlinson, Leslie Roberts, Willie Jones, Reyna Roberts, RVSHVD and BMI’s Shannon Sanders. Photo: Nathan Zucker for BMI

BMI hosted its signature “Rooftop On The Row” series in Nashville on Tuesday (Aug. 15) presented by George Dickel Bourbon. Industry professionals and fans gathered to witness three prominent emerging artsts: Reyna Roberts, Willie Jones and RVSHVD.

The night commemorated 50 years of hip-hop as the genre’s influence on country music was on full display. The free entertainment, music and drinks were provided by the event’s sponsors.

As DJ Smoke set the tone for this year’s third installment of the BMI series, BMI’s Shannon Sanders welcomed the audience of more than 400 people. The evening treated fans to non-stop music for three hours. BMI’s final “Rooftop On The Row” event will be held on Sept. 19 as the official kick-off party to AmericanaFest. The acts will be revealed in the coming weeks.

CMHOF Hires New Writer-Editor & Promotes Creative Team Staff Member

RJ Smith & Sam Farahmand

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently welcomed RJ Smith as Museum Writer-Editor and promoted Sam Farahmand to Director of Creative Content.

In his new role, Smith will contribute to exhibitions, museum publications, public programs, online offerings and other educational initiatives. His work will help illuminate the country music genre and explore the broad narratives of its history and contributions to American culture.

Smith is the author of Chuck Berry: An American Life, and has also written books about James Brown, photographer Robert Frank and Black Los Angeles in the 1940s. Prior to joining the museum, he was an editor at Los Angeles Magazine and The Village Voice, and has written for GQ, Rolling Stone, The New York Times and LA Weekly. Smith holds a general studies degree from the University of Michigan.

As Director of Creative Content, Farahmand will oversee a team that is responsible for producing photography, video and copy for the museum and its initiatives. Since joining the museum in 2018, he has contributed to projects that have been recognized with multiple Telly Awards, American Advertising Awards and an American Alliance of Museum MUSE Award.

Prior to his promotion, Farahmand held the position of Associate Director of Creative Content. He holds a Master’s of Fine Arts in creative writing from The New School and a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley.

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Celebrate First Americana No. 1 

Pictured (L-R): Will Sayles, Buckley Miller, Cason Cooley, Nathan Dugger, Elly and Nora Roller, Jeff Colvin, Ian Miller, Jesse Willoughby, All Moss, Falcon Sayles, K.S. Rhoads, Drew Holcomb, Paul Steele, Samantha Steele, Chris Fairbank, Morgan Combs, Alena Moran and Karrie Tatum

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors celebrated their No. 1 Americana Song, “Find Your People,” at Nashville’s Never Never with the folks that helped them achieve their success.

The track spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Americana charts. The song was co-written the band’s frontman Holcomb and K.S. Rhoads, and was produced by Cason Cooley.

“Kevin and I wrote this song and knew it was pretty special,” says Holcomb. “I think a lot of us in music can feel without-a-home on the radio, and it’s been really sweet to find a home on Americana radio, after all these years working hard to make music that we love. This is one of those songs the band and I will play on-stage every night for the rest of our lives.”

“Life is hard. It’s a helluva lot harder when you go it alone. ‘Find Your People’ is a folk anthem about how we need each other,” continues Holcomb. “Part of the river of this record is about how to navigate the chaos of economic uncertainty, family drama, political division and the general untethering that so many of us feel. It’s about finding who you trust, who know you, who are there for you in times of trouble, who can call your bluff and tell you the truth, who will stand with you no matter what. I have been lucky enough to have a lot of those people in my life and I know I couldn’t live without them.”

Scotty Inman Signs Recording Agreement With Daywind Records

Scott Inman signs with Daywind Records

Daywind Records has signed four-time BMI award-winning singer-songwriter Scotty Inman to a recording agreement.

After more than two decades as part of the the quartet Triumphant, Inman recently announced his intentions to move into a solo career.

Inman released his debut solo project, Anywhere Jesus Is, last year, and received an enthusiastic reception from long-time fans and new listeners alike.  The album, produced by Josh Swift, blends southern gospel roots with a country flair, and features strong themes of faith, family and life.  The latest radio release, “Anywhere Jesus Is,” has climbed the southern gospel radio charts and currently sits in the top 10.

The new partnership with Daywind Records has Inman excited about producing new music very soon.

“With any huge life change such as this, it gives you a moment to step back and evaluate how you want to continue forward, and who is best suited to partner with you along the way,” shares Inman. “When I looked at my options for a record label partner, Daywind was a front-runner from the beginning.  After meeting with their team and sharing my heart on where I feel the Lord is leading me as I step into this new venture full-time, they were immediately supportive of my vision.  I’m excited about what we can achieve together!

“I’m currently writing new music for a follow up project, and I’m eager to begin working alongside the knowledgeable and experienced team at Daywind to make this project the best yet!”

“We are so excited to be walking alongside Scotty Inman on this part of the journey of his illustrious career and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome him into our Daywind Family of artists,” shares Daywind Records A&R Director Dusty Wells. “Scotty is no stranger to Daywind, so when our team sat down and listened to his heart and music, we all walked away and said to one another, ‘we want to walk alongside of him and get his music out there.'”

Jordan Davis & Crew Celebrate Latest Chart-Topper ‘Next Thing You Know’

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Pictured (L-R, back row): Evyn Mustoe (ASCAP), Mike Harris (UMG), Miranda McDonald (UMG), Josh Tomlinson (BMI). (L-R, front row): Paul DiGiovanni, Josh Osborne, Jordan Davis, Chase McGill and Greylan James. Photo: Larry McCormack for ASCAP

Music industry members gathered at The Electric Jane earlier this week for a ASCAP and BMI-hosted No. 1 party for Jordan Davis‘ sixth No. 1 song, “Next Thing You Know,” as well as the Gold certification of his Bluebird Days album.

“Next Thing You Know” is Davis’ third consecutive No. 1 single from Bluebird Days. He co-wrote the meaningful tune with Josh Osborne, Chase McGill and Greylan James, and it was produced by longtime collaborator Paul DiGiovanni.

ASCAP’s Evyn Mustoe Johnston got things kicked off by congratulating affiliates Davis and Osborne, who was celebrating his 29th No. 1. BMI’s Josh Tomlinson spoke on 11-time-chart-topper McGill and artist-writer James, who was celebrating his first No. 1 hit.

UMG Nashville’s VP of Promotion, Miranda McDonald, was on hand to present Davis and his crew with plaques. She let the crowd know that every single that Davis has released has been certified Gold or better, and that “Next Thing You Know” was certified Platinum.

Pictured (L-R): MusicRow’s LB Cantrell; Josh Osborne, Jordan Davis, Chase McGill and Greylan James with their MusicRow No. 1 Challenge Coins; MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Larry McCormack for ASCAP

Davis’ publisher, Anthem Music Publishing, was represented when Senior Director of Creative Noah Dewey spoke. He thanked Davis’ entire village for their hard work.

Sony Music Publishing Nashville’s Executive VP of A&R, Josh Van Valkenburg, was on hand to say a few words about Osborne. He pointed out that the Music Row hitmaker was just as nice of a person as he is a successful songwriter.

Ron Stuve, UMPG Nashville’s VP of A&R, spoke on the publishing company’s McGill, who received multiple compliments on his integrity and work ethic. Stuve also shared his stories about James, and congratulated the young writer on his first No. 1. Everyone was glad to see UMPG’s Terry Wakefield in the crowd, as he has been undergoing health issues. Stuve pointed him out to a big applause.

Osborne was the first songwriter to speak. He talked about each of his collaborators, paying special compliments to each one. Osborne also highlighted that “Next Thing You Know” could not have been an easy song to push at radio, as it never repeats the same chorus.

“We had a lot of conversations about that,” he said. “The four os us sat in that room and wrote what was on our hearts that day. Luckily it was this song.”

James and McGill later added that when the writers joined Davis in the room that day, they had been given instructions to write an uptempo song, and specifically “no life songs.”

“As soon we started writing this song, I started looking around the room like, ‘Are we sure we’re supposed to be doing this?'” James said.

James also thanked his family, team, co-writers and Davis for his first No. 1. He told a bit of his story, sharing that he came to Nashville after graduating from high school, signed a publishing deal and eventually got dropped. When he thought that he should pack it up and go back to east Tennessee, he met Stuve and Wakefield.

When McGill spoke, he thanked God, his family, his collaborators, publishers and the Davis team, and spoke more about the risk of writing the non-traditional structure of the song. “At the risk of sounding smarter than I am, I’m going to quote Picasso,” he said.

“Not that I actually know any of Picasso’s work… he was a great singer,” McGill quipped. “There’s this quote that says, ‘Learn the rules like a professional so you can break them like an artist.’ That quote stood out to me with this song.”

When Davis spoke, he recognized several champions that have been in his corner since the beginning. He thanked everyone from his family, band and crew, co-writers, management team, UMG Nashville and MCA, Anthem Music Publishing, ASCAP and more.

UMG Nashville EVP & COO Mike Harris helped to close the event by focusing on the success of Bluebird Days as a whole, letting the crowd in on the nitty gritty of Davis’ impressive data.

Davis then took a moment to thank every writer on his Bluebird Days album by name, sharing, “You guys are what make Nashville special. It’s a great feeling to be able to write in rooms with you and cut these songs.”

Jordan Davis poses with many of the songwriters featured on his Bluebird Days album. Photo: Larry McCormack for ASCAP

He added a specific mention to the writers who have album cuts aside from the current single. “I know you don’t always get to see what happens with people at the shows in a meet and greet line or hear them singing every word to songs like ‘What I Wouldn’t Do’ or ‘Fishing Spot,’ or have fans come up and say how much a song helped them. I wish that you could every time. Because these songs really matter to people. Thank you. Thank you for making Bluebird Days what it is. Thank you for making it the first Gold album I’ve ever had. And please keep writing with me.”

Before we left the songwriters and team members to do a little celebrating, attendees were also treated to a live performance of “Next Thing You Know,” “Tucson Too Late” and “Damn Good Time” at the First Horizon Bank and Studio Bank sponsored event.

Tauren Wells ‘Takes It All Back’ With New EP Out Today

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Tauren Wells‘ new EP Take It All Back is out today via Capitol Records/CCMG. The four-song EP includes a powerful new version of “Crazy About You” which impacts radio today, plus three brand new songs.

The title track “Take It All Back” with We The Kingdom and Davies is a bold battle cry, an anthem for escaping despair and reclaiming joy. Wells teamed up with Grammy winner Fred Hammond on “Breath Away” and contemplates the wonder of unconditional love on “Seen,” a duet with Katie Torwalt.

Wells will perform on Fox & Friends on Sunday, Aug. 20, and recently wrapped a 40-city U.S. headline tour in support of his new album, Joy In The Morning. The four tracks on the Take It All Back EP are included on the deluxe edition of the album, Joy In The Morning (Horizon Edition), released today by Capitol Records/CCMG.

Wells has amassed over 1.1 billion combined global streams in his career to date, including 130 million streams worldwide for Joy In The Morning.

Take It All Back Track List
Take It All Back (with We The Kingdom + Davies)
Breath Away (with Fred Hammond)
Seen (with Katie Torwalt)
Crazy About You (Radio Version)

Fifth Annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Set For September

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The fifth annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner is set for Sept. 13 at Nashville’s City Winery.

This year’s Patriot Award recipients are Lee Greenwood, Hunt Brothers Pizza and Operation Song founders Bob Regan, Don Goodman (also Freedom Sings co-founder) and John Taylor (entertainment director at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge).

Chris Young and Darryl Worley, both previous recipients of the Patriot Award, will perform live. Special guest speakers will include former New York City Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik and decorated military veterans Major General (Ret.) Max Haston, Master Sergeant (Ret.) Joel Pruitt (a previous Patriot Award recipient), Master Sergeant (Ret.) Steven Nisbet (co-founder of Shields & Stripes) and Sergeant Major (Ret.) Jesse R. Horsley. 

Storme Warren of The Big 615 Radio will co-host with Young, and the dinner ceremony will also include a silent and live auction.

“This is a very special time of the year for the The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project,” says TCDJHP co-founder and Daniels’ longtime manager David Corlew. “It’s a time to join our community as we recognize those who have gone above and beyond in supporting the return, rehabilitation, and the reintegration of our returning veterans. It is an ongoing mission and we believe it to be and honor and obligation as Americans to help our vets.”

The Patriot award honors a person, persons or group that fulfills and exemplifies the efforts and dedication of TCDJHP’s purpose to continuously care, support and encourage the men, women and families who have served our nation. Previous recipients include Young, Worley, Gary Sinise, Mike Huckabee, Jude Seale, William Horton, Donnie Mingus, The Shepherd’s Center and more.

All proceeds from the evening will benefit the late Country Music Hall of Fame member’s veterans non-profit, The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project.