Mitchell Tenpenny Earns Wave Of Accolades, Announces New Album Due In September
Pictured (L-R, front row): Sony Music Nashville’s Bri Berkhout, Courtney Beebe, Emily Butler, Helena Akhtar, Lexi Stringer, Emmie Reitzug, Randy Goodman, Nathan Thomas, Meghan Reich, Lauren Wilson, Alison Mingino, Liz Cost, and Candice Surrency; (L-R, back row): Sony Music Nashville’s Caryl Atwood, Lauren Thomas, Houston Gaither, Mitchell Tenpenny, Meg Kehoe, Nicole Marinake, Nicole Hunt, Jess Keifer, Alaina Vehec, and Megan Vande Pol.
Riser House/Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville recently hosted a celebration for Mitchell Tenpenny to commemorate him reaching one billion streams, as well as his first triple-Platinum plaque presentation. The private party was held at Nashville’s Nightscape entertainment and event venue.
Over the course of his career, Tenpenny has tallied over 1.3 billion on-demand streams, and his first-ever single, “Drunk Me,” has now amassed nearly 580 million global on-demand streams. The singer-songwriter also earned a Gold plaque for his debut album, Telling All My Secrets, and a Gold plaque for his current single “Truth About You.”
During the event, Tenpenny announced that he will release a 20-track album on Sept. 16 titled This Is The Heavy. Tenpenny co-wrote all the songs on the upcoming project and produced it alongside Jordan M. Schmidt.
“I hope the fans are as excited as I am that this music will be out soon,” Tenpenny shares. “I spent an enormous amount of time writing during the pandemic and sharing bits and pieces of what I was working on along the way. The fans really showed up for me by giving me feedback on what they were liking. Their direction helped shape this album and stretched me as a songwriter and artist.”
Scott & Sandi Borchetta Issue $150,000 Grant to Music Health Alliance
Pictured (L-R): Big Machine Label Group’s Sandi Borchetta, Music Health Alliance’s Shelia Shipley Biddy, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta, Music Health Alliance’s Tatum Allsep. Photo: Nick Rau
Big Machine Label Group Founder/President/CEO Scott Borchetta and his wife Sandi, who serves as BMLG’s Executive Vice President of Creative, have issued a $150,000 grant to the Nashville-based Music Health Alliance. Their contribution was issued through their Music Has Value fund, which was established in 2015 to provide financial support to organizations that support those who make music, aspire to make music, and access and appreciate music.
“For over 30 years, Scott and Sandi Borchetta have made a profound impact on Nashville and the music industry through their leadership, entrepreneurship, and philanthropic endeavors,” says Music Health Alliance Founder & CEO Tatum Allsep. “We are overwhelmed by their generous contribution today through their Music Has Value fund. This grant will greatly help us in our mission to Heal the Music.”
“Access to healthcare is something every human deserves and the work that Music Health Alliance does to help those working in music gain access to medicine, mental health resources or even COVID-19 relief, is nothing short of heroic,” the Borchettas add. “In order for those working in the music business to create and produce their best work, they must be healthy and well. We are proud to know that this Music Has Value grant will provide healthcare to so many people in our music community.”
Barbara Mandrell Celebrates 50 Years In The Opry Family
Pictured (L-R): Janelle Arthur, CeCe Winans, Carrie Underwood, Barbara Mandrell, Linda Davis,
Suzy Bogguss, Jeannie Seely. Photo: Eric Ahlgrim
Grand Ole Opry celebrated Country Music Hall of Fame member Barbara Mandrell on her 50th anniversary as a member of the Opry family with two shows last weekend (July 20). The three-time ACM/CMA Entertainer and four-time ACM/CMA Female Vocalist of the Year was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on July 29, 1972.
Opry member Carrie Underwood, CeCe Winans, Suzy Bogguss, Linda Davis, Jeannie Seely, Janelle Arthur, Mandy Barnett, and Connie Smith honored the legend who was in attendance along with her family and friends.
“Everyone talks about Barbara’s beauty. But, as gorgeous as she is, she is just as beautiful inside. In addition to all of those other things we love about her, she has always worn her faith on her sleeve. She let us know you can love the Lord AND raise a little…heck,” Underwood shared before welcoming Mandrell to the stage. “She has been such an inspiration to me and so many others that stand on the shoulders of great female artists like her. It’s especially fitting to pay tribute to her tonight, in this sacred place we both hold so dear.”
“There are so many great, great huge talented woman that performed for us tonight and said so many incredible things about me…they know I love them. And the Opry…Lord knows I love the Opry,” shared Mandrell. “My last show when I retired in 1997 I chose my home to do my finale performance on and it was this one.”
A 9x People’s Choice Award winner, Mandrell released “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” in April 1981 as the lead single from her album Barbara Mandrell Live. The song hit the No. 1 spot on July 4 of that year and helped propel her Live album to be certified Gold by the RIAA and helped her win the 1981 CMA Entertainer of the Year.
Watershed Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Packed Weekend
Kane Brown at Watershed Festival 2022. Photo: Courtesy of The GreenRoom
Watershed Music And Camping Festival hosted a sold out crowd this past weekend, with over 25,000 fans attending the festival’s tenth anniversary celebration. The three-day event kicked off with sets from Chase Rice, Jessie James Decker, Runaway June, Hailey Whitters, Callista Clark and more. The evening wrapped with a lively performance from Morgan Wallen.
Saturday’s festivities continued with a stacked lineup of Jordan Davis, Dylan Scott, Jameson Rodgers, Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack. Miranda Lambert rounded out the evening with a singalong-stacked show.
Sunday closed out the weekend with performances by Jake Owen, Michael Ray, Lauren Alaina, LOCASH and Tenille Arts, followed by headliner Kane Brown.
PLA Media Expands To California Market
Matt Williams
PLA Media has expanded their staff-base to Los Angeles as executive team member Matt Williams has transitioned to the west coast. Williams started his tenure at PLA’s Nashville office.
Williams is an award-winning graphic designer, website designer, writer, and consultant. With over a decade of experience, he has established an eclectic portfolio working with clients in a diverse range of industries including entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, technology, non-profit and more. He has worked in agency and corporate settings, as well as freelance, collaborating closely with everyone from project managers and CEOs to talent managers and musicians.
As graphic and website designer, Williams leads in design branding and aesthetics. His clients have included the Tina Turner Museum, Waste Tech Solutions, All Things Tudor and the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. In this role, he creates logos, websites, and brand imaging for a plethora of PLA clientele.
“At PLA we are pleased to continue our professional relationship with our creative graphic designer, Matt Williams. Having a branch in this crucial market brings broader perspective and strengthens our ability to attract and serve our diverse and growing client base,” explains Pam Lewis, Founder and President at PLA Media.
Soundstripe Adds Josh Collum As Senior Director Of Publishing
/by Lydia FarthingJosh Collum
Soundstripe has hired publisher and entrepreneur Josh Collum as Senior Director of Publishing. He is based in Nashville, and will also be traveling to the company’s New York and Los Angeles offices.
Collum brings his expertise from over 13 years as the co-founder of sync licensing agency Sorted Noise to Soundstripe, where he will be responsible for driving publishing revenue and bringing the company’s extensive catalog to traditional sync opportunities in television, film, advertising, and more.
After co-founding Sorted Noise in 2009, Collum created their Sync Bootcamps. These camps resulted in songs that have secured thousands of licenses in TV shows such as Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Glee, Grey’s Anatomy, The Big Bang Theory, and This Is Us, and in ads for brands such as Ikea, DKNY, Chase, and Google. The success of the camps culminated in a joint venture and catalog acquisition by Reservoir in 2020.
While leading Sorted Noise, Collum also helped create The Other Nashville Society (TONS) in 2017, an organization to bring together and provide opportunities for artists in Nashville’s non-country leaning genres. This venture connected him with Soundstripe, who partnered with TONS earlier this year to create an Artist in Residence program. He will now work to maximize opportunities for Soundstripe’s catalog, created by an in-house music team of composers, artists, and mix engineers who have collectively won 9 Grammy Awards, worked on 29 Gold or Platinum-certified records, achieved over 2 billion streams across platforms, and collaborated with the likes of Kanye West, Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Lorde, Maggie Rogers, Joss Stone, Underoath, and Relient K.
“I am thrilled to have Josh join our team as we take Soundstripe into the more traditional side of the music business,” shares Micah Sannan, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Soundstripe. “Pursuing film, television, and advertising sync opportunities is a new focus for us, and Josh’s track record speaks for itself when it comes to connecting songwriters with incredible placements. He has already been an asset to us through our partnership with TONS, and I can’t wait to see how we continue to grow under his leadership.”
“From the moment I began collaborating with Soundstripe through TONS, what immediately jumped out was their commitment to creators and the unique culture they’ve created around their incredibly talented music team of composers, artists, and mix engineers. That culture is reflected in not only the impressive quantity of songs in their catalog, but more importantly, the quality,” Collum explains. “They have made a huge name for themselves in the creator space, and the sky is the limit for where they can go in the sync world from here. Getting to officially join the Soundstripe team is incredibly exciting, and I can’t wait to dive in and expand their publishing reach.”
In addition to his leadership of Sorted Noise and TONS, Collum has been at the forefront of sync through his career as an independent artist. He has had over 150 syncs in TV, film, and ads, as well as tens of thousands of micro-syncs that have reached over a quarter of a billion views on YouTube.
Rosanne Cash, Tanya Tucker, The War And Treaty Among Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Lineup
/by Lorie HollabaughRosanne Cash, Tanya Tucker, JJ Grey & Mofro, Del McCoury Band, Jerry Douglas Band, The War And Treaty, and Asleep at the Wheel are among the acts performing at this year’s Annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival. The three-day event is set for Sept. 9-11 in Historic Downtown Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee.
More than 120 acts are scheduled to perform on 16 stages over the three days at the place where Tennessee and Virginia meet along several blocks of State Street in Bristol, which is designated by Congress as the birthplace of country music and considered hollowed ground by artists all over the world.
A few other Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2022 highlights include the return of Bristol Rhythm’s free Children’s Day activities for families on Sept.10 at Anderson Park, as well as “1968: A Folsom Redemption,” a special exhibit at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum featuring a collection of photographs by two journalists who were among the few to be present at Johnny Cash’s historic concerts at Folsom Prison.
“This year marks the 95th anniversary of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is a celebration of that great history,” explains Leah Ross, Executive Director of Advancement for Birthplace of Country Music, the parent nonprofit of the festival, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, and WBCM Radio Bristol. “Our lineup is a reflection of the vast influence those recordings have made on the music of today and the rich music culture of southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.”
Weekend and single-day passes to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion are on sale now. The full lineup, artist schedule, and festival passes are available at BristolRhythm.com.
Musicians On Call Expands Team, Promotes One
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R, top row): Alli Prestby, Audrey Jadwisiak, Ayleen Bueno; (L-R, bottom row): Jaede Brereton, Maddie Williams, Peyton Burnstead
Musicians on Call, the nonprofit bringing music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments, has promoted one staffer and added six new members to its team.
The six new staffers who have joined the company include: Jaede Brereton as People Operations Manager, Peyton Burnstead as Fundraising Coordinator, Audrey Jadwisiak as Program Coordinator, Ayleen Bueno as Program Coordinator, Alli Prestby as Creative Coordinator and Maddie Williams as Executive Assistant.
Mandy Mullins
Mandy Mullins has been promoted to Senior Manager of Fundraising at the company. She joined the team at MOC in 2018 as Executive Operations Coordinator and shifted her role to Fundraising Operations Coordinator in 2019 to manage operations and assist with fundraising efforts. She’s also played an integral role in the work of MOC’s DEI Task Force.
“The demand for Musicians On Call’s programs that deliver the healing power of music in hospitals continues to grow at record speed. Recognizing Mandy’s great work, along with adding six new talented individuals to our team, will allow MOC to work more expeditiously to meet the increasing demand for our programs across the country,” shares Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. “We look forward to seeing the great things all of these individuals will do to further our mission.”
As People Operations Manager, Brereton will manage all of MOC’s Human Resources activities and initiatives. She comes to MOC from the Talent Acquisition and Management division at Florida International University in Miami, and has experience working as a production assistant and concert runner for live concerts in the South Florida region.
Burnstead will support MOC’s national fundraising efforts as Fundraising Coordinator. She is a graduate of Belmont University and has worked in event management within the music industry, as well as a writer for various publications, including Alaska Airlines’ Alaska Beyond Magazine.
Jadwisiak and Bueno join MOC’s Programs Department to assist in delivering and expanding the organization’s live music programs. Jadwisiak will coordinate the Musicians On Call Bedside program and hospital partnerships within assigned markets across the country, as well as manage the volunteer experience. She has experience organizing concerts for artists at Texas A&M University while earning her degree in biomedical sciences, public health and business, and most recently worked in COVID-19 contact tracing and case investigation.
Bueno will coordinate the Musicians On Call Virtual program, including MOC’s Spanish-language virtual program. She will also work with the Program Team to implement MOC’s new technology-focused program delivery model. Bueno previously worked virtually as a language teacher, combining her virtual teaching skills with her love for non-profit work.
Prestby joins MOC’s Marketing team where she will help the organization build a nationally-recognized brand and create emotional connections that support fundraising initiatives and program expansion. She was formerly a student at Belmont University studying music, graphic design and communications.
Williams will be responsible for all areas of administrative support for MOC’s President & CEO and Executive Vice President. On top of her experience in customer support and administration, she worked as an Assistant Golf Pro in Texas and Middle Tennessee at Old Natchez Country Club.
Haley McCollister Named President Of Messina Touring Group
/by LB CantrellHaley McCollister
Haley McCollister has been promoted to President of Messina Touring Group’s Nashville office. The 12-year veteran of the company will continue to oversee operations and expansion, and lead the next generation of MTG.
McCollister, a Billboard Women in Music honoree, spearheads North American touring for Ed Sheeran, whose last “North American Stadium Tour” in 2018 reported 1.14 million in ticket sales. She has also been at the helm of North American touring for The Lumineers, who are currently on the road with their “Brightside World Tour,” which has reported 462,223 in ticket sales across 34 dates with over $26 million in revenue to-date, with 19 dates remaining. Additionally, McCollister has played an integral role in promoting Taylor Swift’s touring since she joined the company in 2010.
“I knew Haley was going to be a superstar from the day I hired her. I asked her what she wanted to be, and she said she wanted my job. Twelve years later, she is knocking on that very door,” shares MTG CEO Louis Messina. “We want MTG to have a big presence in Nashville, and I can’t think of anyone better to lead the way.”
“I’m excited for the opportunity to collaborate more closely with the Nashville managers, agents and artists who’ve been part of our success and to continue to build new relationships across the industry,” adds McCollister. “I’m grateful to have found such a special place to put down roots and grow my family, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to do the same with the MTG office.”
Amazon Music’s ‘Country Heat Weekly’ Kicks Off Second Season With Brooke Eden
/by Lydia FarthingPictured (L-R): Brooke Eden, Kelly Sutton, Amber Anderson. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Music
Amazon Music has launched the second season of its flagship country podcast, Country Heat Weekly.
The second installment of the series kicked off last week as hosts Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson talked with breakout singer-songwriter Brooke Eden about her new EP, Choosing You. Eden discussed her journey to finding and healing herself, as well as how it impacted her music. She also revealed details behind her upcoming wedding, the special moment she shared with Trisha Yearwood on the Opry stage, and more. To listen to the full episode, click here.
In addition to exclusive conversations with some of the format’s biggest and fastest-rising stars, the podcast also delivers the newest country music news, most popular tracks, and celebrates various parts of country music’s history.
The second season will also feature special guests including Dierks Bentley, Dylan Scott, Frank Ray, Kane Brown, Ingrid Andress, and more. New episodes are released every Thursday.
AFM 257 To Host ‘For Those We Lost’ Benefit Concert
/by Lydia FarthingA collection of AFM Local 257 members are set to perform at 3rd and Lindsley next Tuesday (Aug. 9) as part of the “For Those We Lost” benefit concert.
Starting at 7 p.m. CT, the event aims to raise money for the Nashville Musicians Association Beneficiary Fund. The Fund has paid out more than $300,000 to the beneficiaries of 78 AFM Local 257 members who passed away since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hosted by bassist Dave Pomeroy, who has served as president of AFM Local 257 since 2009, performers for the evening include Jeff Coffin, Larry Cordle, John Cowan, Don Schlitz, Guthrie Trapp Trio, Three Ring Circle, The SloBeats, and the McCrary Sisters, with more to come.
The special show will honor many of the prominent AFM 257 members lost during the pandemic, including John Prine, Joe Diffie, Beegie Adair, Hargus “Pig” Robbins, Charlie Daniels, Bob Moore, Jan Howard, Joe Diffie, Dallas Frazier, JT Gray, Bill Pursell, Tim Akers, Roland White, and Kenny Malone.
Tickets are available here.
Former ‘The Voice’ Finalist Josh Gallagher Inks With Kobalt Music
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R, back row): Kevin Lane, Senior Creative Director; Stephanie Cox, GM/SVP Creative; (L-R, front row): Morgan Brasfield, Creative Manager; Josh Gallagher
Former The Voice finalist Josh Gallagher has signed with Kobalt Music.
The Pennsylvania native is the first country artist The Voice coach Adam Levine had ever led to the finale on Season 11 of the competition in 2016. He has since independently earned millions of streams across his catalog and explored partnerships with global brands such as Groove Life, Orange Amps, Realtree and Natural Light. He has also shared stages with Randy Houser, Eric Paslay, Lee Ann Womack, Cole Swindell and more.
“I knew I wanted to work with Josh from the first time I saw him play,” says Kobalt Creative Manager Morgan Brasfield. “His talent is undeniable and I’m so excited to keep building his career both as a songwriter and an artist.”
“Anyone who’s been in this town long enough gets used to hearing ‘no’ or worse, not hearing anything at all. So, after years of high hopes turning into letdowns, when someone—the right someone—finally says ‘yes,’ every bad day becomes worth it,” Gallagher shares. “For a company like Kobalt to be that someone for me is an absolute honor.
“This has become so much bigger than just my dream,” he continues. “My wife and I welcomed our first kid—a baby boy—back in March, and I can’t wait to tell him about this moment when he’s old enough to understand. I can’t wait to see what the future looks like, and I have no doubt that Kobalt is right team to get me wherever I’m meant to be.”
Industry Ink: Mitchell Tenpenny, Music Health Alliance, More
/by Lydia FarthingMitchell Tenpenny Earns Wave Of Accolades, Announces New Album Due In September
Pictured (L-R, front row): Sony Music Nashville’s Bri Berkhout, Courtney Beebe, Emily Butler, Helena Akhtar, Lexi Stringer, Emmie Reitzug, Randy Goodman, Nathan Thomas, Meghan Reich, Lauren Wilson, Alison Mingino, Liz Cost, and Candice Surrency; (L-R, back row): Sony Music Nashville’s Caryl Atwood, Lauren Thomas, Houston Gaither, Mitchell Tenpenny, Meg Kehoe, Nicole Marinake, Nicole Hunt, Jess Keifer, Alaina Vehec, and Megan Vande Pol.
Riser House/Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville recently hosted a celebration for Mitchell Tenpenny to commemorate him reaching one billion streams, as well as his first triple-Platinum plaque presentation. The private party was held at Nashville’s Nightscape entertainment and event venue.
Over the course of his career, Tenpenny has tallied over 1.3 billion on-demand streams, and his first-ever single, “Drunk Me,” has now amassed nearly 580 million global on-demand streams. The singer-songwriter also earned a Gold plaque for his debut album, Telling All My Secrets, and a Gold plaque for his current single “Truth About You.”
During the event, Tenpenny announced that he will release a 20-track album on Sept. 16 titled This Is The Heavy. Tenpenny co-wrote all the songs on the upcoming project and produced it alongside Jordan M. Schmidt.
“I hope the fans are as excited as I am that this music will be out soon,” Tenpenny shares. “I spent an enormous amount of time writing during the pandemic and sharing bits and pieces of what I was working on along the way. The fans really showed up for me by giving me feedback on what they were liking. Their direction helped shape this album and stretched me as a songwriter and artist.”
Scott & Sandi Borchetta Issue $150,000 Grant to Music Health Alliance
Pictured (L-R): Big Machine Label Group’s Sandi Borchetta, Music Health Alliance’s Shelia Shipley Biddy, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta, Music Health Alliance’s Tatum Allsep. Photo: Nick Rau
Big Machine Label Group Founder/President/CEO Scott Borchetta and his wife Sandi, who serves as BMLG’s Executive Vice President of Creative, have issued a $150,000 grant to the Nashville-based Music Health Alliance. Their contribution was issued through their Music Has Value fund, which was established in 2015 to provide financial support to organizations that support those who make music, aspire to make music, and access and appreciate music.
“For over 30 years, Scott and Sandi Borchetta have made a profound impact on Nashville and the music industry through their leadership, entrepreneurship, and philanthropic endeavors,” says Music Health Alliance Founder & CEO Tatum Allsep. “We are overwhelmed by their generous contribution today through their Music Has Value fund. This grant will greatly help us in our mission to Heal the Music.”
“Access to healthcare is something every human deserves and the work that Music Health Alliance does to help those working in music gain access to medicine, mental health resources or even COVID-19 relief, is nothing short of heroic,” the Borchettas add. “In order for those working in the music business to create and produce their best work, they must be healthy and well. We are proud to know that this Music Has Value grant will provide healthcare to so many people in our music community.”
Barbara Mandrell Celebrates 50 Years In The Opry Family
Pictured (L-R): Janelle Arthur, CeCe Winans, Carrie Underwood, Barbara Mandrell, Linda Davis,
Suzy Bogguss, Jeannie Seely. Photo: Eric Ahlgrim
Grand Ole Opry celebrated Country Music Hall of Fame member Barbara Mandrell on her 50th anniversary as a member of the Opry family with two shows last weekend (July 20). The three-time ACM/CMA Entertainer and four-time ACM/CMA Female Vocalist of the Year was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on July 29, 1972.
Opry member Carrie Underwood, CeCe Winans, Suzy Bogguss, Linda Davis, Jeannie Seely, Janelle Arthur, Mandy Barnett, and Connie Smith honored the legend who was in attendance along with her family and friends.
“Everyone talks about Barbara’s beauty. But, as gorgeous as she is, she is just as beautiful inside. In addition to all of those other things we love about her, she has always worn her faith on her sleeve. She let us know you can love the Lord AND raise a little…heck,” Underwood shared before welcoming Mandrell to the stage. “She has been such an inspiration to me and so many others that stand on the shoulders of great female artists like her. It’s especially fitting to pay tribute to her tonight, in this sacred place we both hold so dear.”
“There are so many great, great huge talented woman that performed for us tonight and said so many incredible things about me…they know I love them. And the Opry…Lord knows I love the Opry,” shared Mandrell. “My last show when I retired in 1997 I chose my home to do my finale performance on and it was this one.”
A 9x People’s Choice Award winner, Mandrell released “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” in April 1981 as the lead single from her album Barbara Mandrell Live. The song hit the No. 1 spot on July 4 of that year and helped propel her Live album to be certified Gold by the RIAA and helped her win the 1981 CMA Entertainer of the Year.
Watershed Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Packed Weekend
Kane Brown at Watershed Festival 2022. Photo: Courtesy of The GreenRoom
Watershed Music And Camping Festival hosted a sold out crowd this past weekend, with over 25,000 fans attending the festival’s tenth anniversary celebration. The three-day event kicked off with sets from Chase Rice, Jessie James Decker, Runaway June, Hailey Whitters, Callista Clark and more. The evening wrapped with a lively performance from Morgan Wallen.
Saturday’s festivities continued with a stacked lineup of Jordan Davis, Dylan Scott, Jameson Rodgers, Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack. Miranda Lambert rounded out the evening with a singalong-stacked show.
Sunday closed out the weekend with performances by Jake Owen, Michael Ray, Lauren Alaina, LOCASH and Tenille Arts, followed by headliner Kane Brown.
PLA Media Expands To California Market
Matt Williams
PLA Media has expanded their staff-base to Los Angeles as executive team member Matt Williams has transitioned to the west coast. Williams started his tenure at PLA’s Nashville office.
Williams is an award-winning graphic designer, website designer, writer, and consultant. With over a decade of experience, he has established an eclectic portfolio working with clients in a diverse range of industries including entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, technology, non-profit and more. He has worked in agency and corporate settings, as well as freelance, collaborating closely with everyone from project managers and CEOs to talent managers and musicians.
As graphic and website designer, Williams leads in design branding and aesthetics. His clients have included the Tina Turner Museum, Waste Tech Solutions, All Things Tudor and the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. In this role, he creates logos, websites, and brand imaging for a plethora of PLA clientele.
“At PLA we are pleased to continue our professional relationship with our creative graphic designer, Matt Williams. Having a branch in this crucial market brings broader perspective and strengthens our ability to attract and serve our diverse and growing client base,” explains Pam Lewis, Founder and President at PLA Media.
Sheryl Crow, Yola, More Among Lightning 100’s Live On The Green 2022 Lineup
/by Lorie HollabaughSheryl Crow, Coin, Moon Taxi, Yola, Arrested Development, Devon Gilfillian and more are set to perform at this year’s Lightning 100 Live On The Green Festival in downtown Nashville. The festivities are slated for Labor Day weekend (Sept. 1-5).
Also performing at this year’s festival are Nikki Lane, Patrick Droney, Ruby Amanfu, Stephen Day, The Wild Feathers, Danielle Ponder, Seratones, Strung Like A Horse, Susto, The 502s, Bre Kennedy, *repeat repeat, The Brummies, The Criticals, The Foxies, Daisha McBride, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, The Shindellas, The Watson Twins, Cecilia Castleman, LadyCouch, Los Colognes, Sweet Lizzy Project, Tayls and Phillip-Michael Scales.
Joining the 2022 lineup are Lightning 100’s Music City Mayhem champions Fulton Lee (2020), Nordista Freeze (2021) and Taylor Bickett (2022), who have garnered tens of thousands of votes and will now finally take the Live On The Green stage.
“Lightning 100 has been serving Nashville with the best independent radio in the country since we began in 1990,” shares Lt. Dan Buckley, Program Director for Lightning 100. “Even with all we’ve done for the community, charities we’ve helped, local bands we’ve supported, and national bands we’ve broken, Live On The Green is what put us on the map in Music City. You won’t see billboards on the side of the road advertising our station because we’d rather spend that money on you! Party with us on the steps of City Hall in Public Square Park with our free music festival this Labor Day weekend!”
Live On The Green is free and open to the public. Fans can elevate the festival experience by purchasing five-day premium packages including Reserved Seating, Lightning 100 Lounge, or VIP Plaza at LiveOnTheGreen.com. Single day passes will go on sale this Friday (Aug. 5).
BMI & Third Man Partner For Showcase At The Blue Room
/by Lorie HollabaughBMI is partnering with Third Man Records for “BMI At The Blue Room,” a first-ever showcase featuring BMI songwriters and multi-genre, up-and-coming talent. The event is slated for Aug. 10 at Third Man Records’ headquarters in Nashville.
Beginning at 5 p.m. CT, the show will feature performances from Belmont alums and five-piece band of creatives Future Crib, former SUSTO bandmates and synth pop group Babe Club, and Australian indie songwriter Jo Schornikow.
Audiences of all ages are encouraged to attend.