Lee Greenwood and Paula Deen are set to host the Helping A Hero Telethon, which will air on Monday, Dec. 27, at 7 p.m. CT on RFD-TV, The Cowboy Channel, and One America Network.

The Texas-based nonprofit, Helping A Hero, has already awarded over 150 homes to veterans across 24 states. Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops, recently issued the 100 Homes Challenge to help fund the next 100 homes.

The upcoming telethon will aim to raise awareness and money to fund the remaining 75% of the 100 Homes Challenge, with Morris funding the initial 25% of the total cost of the homes.

The one-hour program will include performances by Crystal Gayle, Debby Boone, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Frontmen, John Conlee, The Gatlin Brothers, Home Free, Darryl Worley, and a finale with Sam Moore and T. Graham Brown with special guests Janie Fricke, Lee Brice, Michael Ray, Tim Rushlow, and Darryl Worley.

“I am thankful for the friendships that I have nurtured over the years with so many fellow artists that when I simply asked for their help in performing for this telethon event, so many quickly agreed,” says Greenwood. “This program is going to be something fans of country music will enjoy and I am hopeful that we raise lots of money to help fund these homes for our veterans.”

Helping A Hero is one of the largest home-building organizations in the nation for wounded veterans. Home recipients include veterans from 23 states whose permanent injuries have left them paraplegics, quadriplegics, amputees, with a severe TBI, blind, and with severe burns.

Justin Moore Joins Arkansas’ 103.7 The Buzz As Morning Sports Show Co-Host

Justin Moore. Photo: Cody Villalobos

Multi-Platinum country artist Justin Moore has added radio personality to his growing list of titles. Moore will join Arkansas’ 103.7 The Buzz as co-host of the station’s morning drive-time program, “Morning Mayhem,” which will air weekdays from 6-10 a.m. CT.

Debuting on Dec. 30, he joins longtime Buzz personalities David Bazzel, Roger Scott and R.J. Hawk. “Morning Mayhem” will launch with Moore as co-host at a remote broadcast from Tampa, Florida, before the Arkansas Razorbacks’ 2022 Outback Bowl game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on New Year’s Day.

“Long before my success in country music, I was a die-hard fan of all Arkansas Razorback sports,” Moore shares. “Growing up in Arkansas, you learn to love the Razorbacks early. No matter what part of the state you’re from, you’re born calling the Hogs. Now I have an outlet for talking about my team.” He continues, “I’m thrilled to be part of a show that is dedicated to just talking about life in Arkansas–whether that be spirited debates about Razorback sports or other topics of interest to listeners.”

“Justin has a dynamic personality, which is essential when you’re helping wake up listeners at 6 a.m.,” adds Bazzel. “His knowledge of the Razorbacks is encyclopedic, and his love for the state of Arkansas is as genuine as it is infectious. And, while Justin is a country superstar, he is also a husband and father who loves his family and state. I can’t wait for our listeners to get to know him on a more personal level.”

For King & Country Notch Their Seventh Chart-Topper

Grammy award-winning duo For King & Country have extended their record for consecutive No. 1 singles as “Relate” notches their seventh trip to the top of Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart.

The lead single from the Platinum-selling acts upcoming March release, What Are We Waiting For?, also sat atop Mediabase’s Christian AC Airplay chart and marks the duo’s 10th career No. 1.

For King & Country have also re-entered the mainstream charts with their rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” coming in at No. 13 on Mediabase’s Holiday chart, and No. 21 on their AC chart. The track also re-enters Billboard’s AC chart at No. 18, becoming the duo’s fourth Top 20 mainstream AC hit.

Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation Provides Christmas Gifts For Over 120 Foster Children

Craig Morgan, Dickson County Firefighters, and volunteers provide Christmas gifts for children in foster care in Dickson County.

The Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation (DCCMF) is spreading holiday cheer throughout Dickson County, Tennessee.

The foundation recently purchased presents for more than 120 children in foster care in Dickson County, including bicycles and power wheels assembled by local firefighters. Students from Creek Wood and Dickson County High Schools wrapped the gifts prior to them being delivered to the families.

“I’m thrilled that everyone came together to make Christmas brighter for children in foster care in Dickson County-from the firefighters to high school students, so many people gave of their time to contribute to this special cause,” shares Dickson County resident, country music entertainer, and Army veteran Craig Morgan.

“It starts with a single wish list from each child, then the community, DCS and the Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation work side by side to ensure the foster children have their wishes fulfilled,” adds Department of Children’s Services’ Jackie (Hopkins) Poteet. “For some of these children, these gifts under a tree on Christmas morning is a first–first real Nike shoes, first bicycle, first Barbie house or first necklace. Those items mean so much to these children who have never had it before. Craig Morgan has found a way to spread some happiness to over 120 foster care children and how amazing is that!”

U.S. Senate Confirms Jessica Rosenworcel To Lead Federal Communications Commission

Jessica Rosenworcel. Photo: Courtesy of the FCC

On Tuesday, Dec. 7, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Jessica Rosenworcel as chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). With this vote, which came in at 68-to-31, she has become the first woman to lead in the commission’s 87-year history.

Rosenworcel’s new five-year term will see her leading the FCC since last January when President Biden elevated her to Acting Chair. She originally joined the Commission in 2001, working as an attorney and advisor to former Commissioner Michael Copps. Rosenworcel has spent time on Capitol Hill and was nominated to fill a Democratic seat in 2011 by President Obama. After a stint away from the FCC after her term ran out, she was renominated by President Trump in 2017.

Throughout her over two decades-long career, Rosenworcel has focused on issues such as broadband access and “the homework gap”–the inability of poor children to access the web away from school. She has also backed most proposals to remove outdated rules for broadcasters.

1883, the prequel to Taylor Sheridan‘s smash hit show Yellowstone, earned the biggest new series premiere on cable since 2015’s Fear the Walking Dead. Including encore viewings, 1883 brought in 6.4 million people, per Nielsen.

The show saw 4.9 million viewers on Paramount Network during air time, according to Variety. CMT, which simulcasted the show’s premiere, brought in an additional 609,000 viewers.

The western-themed show, which stars country music royalty Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, also became Paramount Plus’ most watched original series premiere after its debut on Sunday evening (Dec. 19).

1883 follows the Dutton family as they journey west to seek a better future in Montana. The show also stars Sam Elliott and Billy Bob Thornton, and features Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Audie Rick, Marc Rissmann, Eric Nielsen and James Landry Hébert.

The first two episodes of the prequel series will be broadcast on cable following Yellowstone on Sunday nights. All other episodes will be available to watch exclusively on Paramount Plus.

MusicRow recently caught up with Yellowstone‘s Music Supervisor, Andrea von Foerster, to discuss where she finds the soundtrack that makes up the hit series and how the show’s music has taken on a life of its own. To read the full conversation, click here.