Thomas Rhett Unveils New Outdoor Shoe Collection With Chaco Footwear

Thomas Rhett

Chaco Footwear and multi-Platinum selling country artist Thomas Rhett have partnered to create the Thomas Rhett Collection, a series of three limited-edition sandal designs inspired by his passion for the outdoors and time spent outside with his family.

The Thomas Rhett Collection will include three product drops throughout this summer in both men’s and women’s sizing. The Boulder design, which is available now, features green webbing with a colorful fly-fishing lure pattern and is a nod to Rhett’s new track “More Time Fishin’” from Side A of his Country Again album.

“When I’m outside my creativity levels go through the roof and it’s no wonder that nature has had such an influence on my new music,” Rhett says. “There is something about being outside that just takes the worries of the world away and depletes them, for at least an hour or so. It’s a place that you can slow down and learn how to live in the moment.”

“We’ve known that Thomas Rhett has been a Chaco fan for a while, and we are thrilled to be partnering with him on this collection,” says Jamie Kirby, Marketing Director for Chaco. “Our team had a lot of fun working with Thomas Rhett to design unique patterns that represent some of his favorite outdoor memories, and we hope they will inspire others to get outside as well.”

Toby & Molly Music Raise Over $1,500 Through ‘A Benefit For Team Fox’

Pictured (L-R): Tia Sillers, Austin Giorgio, Brent Morgan, SixForty1’s Brooks Hoffman and Austin Gee, Chase Wright. Photo: Josh Holt

Nashville-based publishing company Toby & Molly Music hosted A Benefit for Team Fox on Thursday, May 27 at Music City’s Listening Room Café.

“My father suffers from Parkinson’s disease,” shares Toby & Molly co-founder Robert Filhart. “Since launching Toby & Molly music, supporting the incredible work being done by the Michael J. Fox Foundation has been important. Anytime we put together a live show or sell merchandise, all net proceeds always benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation.”

The sold-out writers round featured performances by Toby & Molly writers and friends including Austin Giorgio, Brent Morgan, Chase Wright, Tia Sillers and SixForty1‘s Austin Gee and Brooks Hoffman. Throughout the event, over $1,500 was raised with proceeds benefiting the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

“Nashville is a city with deep music roots and a strong sense of community,” says Bethany Parker of Team Fox Nashville. “We are extremely grateful to Toby & Molly Music for bringing together the two to benefit Parkinson’s disease research.”

New Lost City Records Announces Summer Tour With Whelan Stone, Blake Henderson, Forrest Finn

New Lost City Records has partnered with Davidson Reserve Whiskey to present a summer tour featuring the indie label’s artists Whelan Stone, Blake Henderson, and Forrest Finn. The tour will kick off June 3 in Atlanta at Smith’s Old Bar.

“We’ve got these great artists on our roster who have released music in the past few months, and knew we needed to get them on the road to play for their growing fan bases,” MV2’s GM Tony Harrell explains.

“We are so excited to launch the New Lost City tour this summer with an amazing sponsor, Davidson Reserve,” says MV2’s Creative Director Nicole Sherrill. “Working with Jeff and Jenny Pennington (Pennington Distillery) and their entire team has been a dream come true. The MV2 team could not be more excited to see Forrest, Blake and Whelan Stone’s hard work pay off this year on the road.”

The tour will take the artists throughout the southeast, running through Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Arkansas, with more dates being added and announced soon. Tickets can be purchased at the venues.

New Lost City Records 2021 Tour Dates:
6/3 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Old Bar
6/4 – Mobile, AL – Cedar Street Social Club
6/5 – Pensacola, FL – Florabama
6/10 – Macon, GA – JBA
6/11 – Newnan, GA – Brickhouse Grille &Tavern
6/12 – Lawrenceville, GA – Slow Pour Brewing Company
6/17 – Birmingham, AL – The Nick
6/18 – Dadeville, AL – Rodeo Club
6/19 – Freeport, FL – Horse Power Pavilion
7/16 – Conway, AR – JJ’s Grill
7/17 – Little Rock, AR – JJ’s Grill

Pictured (L-R): Michael Giangreco (Big Loud), Austen Adams (Big Loud), Kimberly Gleason (Big Loud), Seth England (Big Loud), Travis Carter (Big Loud), Mark Holman, Christina Wiltshire (Warner Chappell Music), T.D.RUTH (Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill LLP), Ben Vaughn (Warner Chappell Music), JOEY MOI (Big Loud). Photo: Chris Hornbuckle

Big Loud Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have teamed up to sign chart-topping songwriter Mark Holman to a co-publishing deal.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the Big Loud and Warner Chappell families,” says Holman. “I’ve always admired their creative mentality and ability to push boundaries in the industry. Having a great team is so important to me, and I can’t wait to see what we will accomplish together.”

An Illinois native, Holman began writing and producing in 2008, eventually making the move to Nashville in 2014. He soon scored his first No. 1 hit as a songwriter on Florida Georgia Line’s 2018 hit, “Simple,” and now has two singles at country radio—Cole Swindell’s “Single Saturday Night” and Maddie & Tae’s “Woman You Got.”

Overall, Holman has over 60 cuts from artists across a range of genres, including Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen, Hardy, Gary Allan, Three Days Grace, The Struts, Blue October, Halestorm, and Art of Dying. He also has upcoming releases with Jason Aldean, Chris Young, Morgan Evans, Dylan Scott and Daughtry.

“We couldn’t be more excited and honored to welcome Mark into the Big Loud Publishing family, in partnership with the great team at Warner Chappell Music,” explains Big Loud Publishing’s Travis Carter. “As a longtime fan of Mark’s, I’ve always been blown away by his ability to navigate multiple genres with ease in both his songwriting and producing. He’s truly a next-level talent, and we’re really looking forward to building upon his already impressive track record in the country genre and beyond.”

The 2021 Concert For Love & Acceptance has added Michael Ray, Lily Rose, Jake Hoot, Jamie Floyd, Paul Cardall and Cody Belew, as well as comedian Dana Goldberg to its growing lineup of artists and performers. In addition, former NFL quarterback Steve Young and his wife Barbara Graham Young, both advocates for LGBTQ equality and acceptance, will make a special appearance together in support of LGBTQ youth.

Set to take place on Wednesday, June 30, the event returns this year as a star-studded online event, co-hosted by Ty Herndon and CMT’s Cody Alan, who has hosted the event alongside Herndon since 2017. It will take place at 7 p.m. CST and be live-streamed exclusively on CMT’s Facebook and YouTube channels, and on the Foundation’s website.

Previously announced appearances and performances include Brothers Osborne, Kristin Chenoweth, Terri Clark, Brooke Eden, Harper Grae, Chris Housman, Kathy Mattea, Rissi Palmer, Gretchen Peters, Tenille Townes, Walker County, and Chase Wright.

Mattea will be honored during the evening with the second annual Foundation For Love & Acceptance R.A.L.Y. (Rescue A Life, Y’all) Award, presented by Herndon in recognition of her early advocacy for the LGBTQ community and HIV/AIDS awareness.

“Kathy Mattea was standing up for LGBTQ people and raising awareness about the HIV and AIDS epidemic long before it was cool — especially in the country music community. It’s an honor to give her the long-overdue recognition she deserves for being a pioneering ally and friend,” shares Herndon.

Herndon also announced this year’s Red Carpet Countdown, an online event that will feature additional appearances and performances in the two hours preceding the live concert that will stream online exclusively on his Facebook channel. Announced performances include ARLO, Jada Cato, Exit 216, Justin Fabus, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Brandon Stansell, and Jaime Wyatt with additional performances and appearances to be announced.