Mojo Music & Media, the global independent publishing and marketing company, has acquired the catalog of songwriter Sharon Vaughn.

The deal spans 25 years of Vaughn’s work and includes 28 charting singles released between 1977-2004, including standards such as Willie Nelson’s “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys,” Waylon Jennings’ “Broken Promise Land” and The Oak Ridge Boys’ breakout single “Y’All Come Back Saloon.” Also included are the top 10 hits “I’m Not That Lonely Yet” (Reba McEntire), “Lonely Too Long” (Patty Loveless),“Out Of My Bones” (Randy Travis), and “Powerful Thing” (Trisha Yearwood).

Vaughn was in her early 20’s when she first came to Nashville from Orlando, beginning her career as a background singer and eventually charting two singles as an artist. After a stint as an on-air TV personality, she pivoted to songwriting and landed her first major cut with “Y’all Come Back Saloon,” the first single and title track from the Oak Ridge Boys’ 1977 debut album.

Around the same time, Jennings cut “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” on the 1976 release Wanted! The Outlaws, a collaboration with Nelson, Jessi Colter and Tompall Glaser, which became country’s first Platinum album. Nelson’s version, recorded for the soundtrack of the Robert Redford-starring Electric Horseman, topped the country chart in 1980.

Vaughn’s hit streak continued through the 80’s and into the 90’s, and she moved to Sweden in 2008. While there, she immersed herself with songwriters and producers across Europe and Asia and landed more than 100 cuts, including four chart-topping singles in Japan and a No. 1 dance record in the U.S. She also co-wrote The Sweet Potato Queens musical with composer Rupert Holmes and Melissa Manchester. Her post-2008 catalog is represented by BMG Scandinavia.

“Sharon came to Nashville with $50 and a dream and won over Music Row’s biggest names through sheer will, drive and talent,” says Mark Fried, Mojo’s Co-Founder and CEO. “She’s inspired a generation of women to pursue songwriting, no matter the challenges, always emphasizing the importance of art, craft and storytelling. We’re honored she’s chosen us to caretake and promote her truly iconic body of work.”

“It is gratifying to know that the works I created over the past decades have found a good home,” adds Vaughn. “I feel Mojo will respect and enrich my catalogues and through their efforts my songs will realize their potential.”

She has won numerous ASCAP awards, was inducted into the NSAI Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2005, and joined the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2019.

The first ever Inverness Country Jam, presented by Sunny Cooter, is slated to take over the shores of Lake Henderson in Liberty Park and The Depot in Inverness, Florida from Oct. 28-30. The festival will feature two stages, food trucks, bars, festival vendors, and a kids’ play area.

Featured headliners for the inaugural event include Sawyer Brown, Aaron Tippin, Lorrie Morgan and Sammy Kershaw, with additional performances from Collin Raye, Matt Stell, Frank Ray, the James Barker Band, and more.

“We have invested millions in redeveloping our lakefront parks and The Depot District, which created an environment that is much more conducive to handling a big festival,” shares City Manager Eric Williams. “We have beautiful waterways, a natural lake system, and the longest bike trail in Florida. Our motto is ‘Small Town Done Right.’”

Tickets will go on sale beginning July 15. VIP packages will also be available, which will allow holders access to a private bar and restaurant-style tent, and more. For more details, click here.

Parker McCollum Inks Multi-Year Partnership With Lucchese Boots

Parker McCollum has partnered with Lucchese Boots in a multi-year deal.

“Lucchese has always been the boots that I wanted when I was a kid,” McCollum explains. “I can remember several years ago saying to the band and kind of saying to myself quite a bit, how much I would love to sign a deal with Lucchese one day and be able to represent them with what I do, since I just love their product so much… You can never shoot too high, and you can never dream too big. You just never know what you may end up actually getting in life.” He adds, “I’m just so excited to start this relationship and build on it and show the world what we can do.”

“We are truly excited to announce our long-term partnership with Parker McCollum,” says Doug Kindy, President of Lucchese. “Here at Lucchese, we view the craftsmanship and intent that goes into handmaking our boots akin to that of the curation of a new song. The output of the artistry may be different, but its process and dedication to the craft remain the same. Throughout our relationship, it has become evident that Parker understands our world just as we do his- he is a true ambassador and steward of the Lucchese brand, and we can’t wait to share what we have in store for both of our fanbases.”

 

 

Randy Rogers Celebrates A Smashing Good Time At Billy Bob’s Ahead Of Renovations

 

 

The Bob Woodruff Foundation held its first-ever Got Your 6 VetFest event at the Loveless Cafe & Barn in Nashville on Saturday (July 9) to honor and support the local military/veteran community.

Hosted by Jon Stites, a comedian and Army veteran who runs Operation Comedy, the evening included performances from Lee Ann Womack, Mickey Guyton, Tyler Rich, Conner Smith, and Kat & Alex. Throughout the day, families enjoyed raffles for prizes, carnival-style games, and drinks and snacks from local Nashville vendors.

“We had so much fun hosting veterans, active duty military and their families from the Nashville community, Fort Campbell and the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Got Your 6 VetFest.” shares Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. “This was a special event that celebrated the importance of community and family. We are proud to have brought these heroes together for a day of camaraderie and entertainment. A big thank you to Lee Ann Womack, Mickey Guyton, Tyler Rich, Conner Smith, and Kat & Alex for their support.”

“It was a joy seeing so many people come together in Nashville, a special city that has a truly special veteran community,” adds Woodruff, Founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. “It is our mission at BWF to ensure that those who have sacrificed so much for our country have the resources and support that they need and that’s what today was all about. It was an honor to celebrate this community, introduce them to local organizations and partners who are here to provide important support, and reminded Nashville veterans that they can come to us and rely on us to have their backs. Thank you to all of the amazing performers and thank you to everyone else who showed up and helped make the first-ever VetFest such a wonderful success.”

Got Your 6 VetFest also introduced attendees to local organizations that are part of the Bob Woodruff Foundation Got Your 6 Network. At the community level, the foundation works to strengthen local organizations’ abilities to meet veteran needs. The foundation has over 130 local partners from 47 states, representing more than 3,000 organizations. To date, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has invested over $85 million in programs that have empowered impacted veterans, service members, and their family members across the nation.