Industry Ink: Carly Pearce, Dean Dillon, Shenandoah, Tim Montana

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Carly Pearce Ignites Jimmy Kimmel Live With ‘Truck On Fire’

Carly Pearce. Photo: ABC/Mike Taing

Carly Pearce recently stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform her latest single “Truck On Fire” from her fourth studio album Hummingbird. She continues her North American tour visiting cities like Las Vegas, Cleveland and Calgary this fall before heading overseas in February 2025 for an EU/UK run of shows.

 

Dean Dillon, Concerts 4 A Cause Donate Guitars To Huntsville Schools

Pictured (L-R): Josh Bleidt, Concerts 4 A Cause; Bob Sweitzer, Astera; Dean Dillon and Justin Ward, Encore Music Group. Photo: Hunter Pitts

Country Music Hall of Fame Member Dean Dillon and Justin Ward—executive producer of the recent “Songs and Stories of Dean Dillon” event—gave away 100 guitars to three local school districts in the Huntsville, Alabama area in partnership with Concerts 4 A Cause, Astera and Omaha Steaks. Astera also presented a $10,000 contribution to further support this initiative.

Omaha Steaks, the official sponsor of “Songs and Stories of Dean Dillon,” announced its partnership with Concerts 4 A Cause to continue the efforts to raise awareness and money for music education.

 

Shenandoah Slates Special Hurricane Helene Benefit

Shenandoah is lending some aid to the Hurricane victims in Cocke County, Tennessee, performing at Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, Tennessee tonight (Oct. 14). Proceeds from the show will go to help those in the area affected by Hurricane Helene.

“The devastation and destruction is unbelievable,” explains Shenandoah frontman Marty Raybon. “The loss of life is more than one can comprehend. But my heart is warmed to see the compassion of those who have come to help in any way they can. People from all over the southeast have come and helped in many different ways. It truly shows the heart of the American spirit.”

 

Tim Montana’s American Thread Sporting Clay Shoot Raises $250K

Pictured (L-R): Tim Montana, Mike Vanderjagt, Traa Daniels, Street Bike Tommy and Michael Ray. Photo: Courtesy of Tim Montana

Tim Montana‘s fifth annual American Thread Sporting Clays Shoot raised over $250,000 for pro-military nonprofit organizations Special Ops Xcursions and Heroes and Horses last weekend. Since its inception five years ago, the event has collectively raised over $1.5 million for causes dedicated to America’s men and women in uniform.

Held on Oct. 1 at the Nashville Gun Club, Montana welcomed several of his celebrity pals to help this year’s cause including Michael Ray, Colbie Caillat, Tyler Farr, Traa Daniels (of P.O.D.), Lewis Brice, Josh Phillips, Ben Gallaher and more.

Mitchell Tenpenny’s 10Penny Fund Raises $230,500

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Mitchell Tenpenny

Mitchell Tenpenny raised $230,500 for his 10Penny Fund in the the last two weeks through his third annual Music Row Cornhole Tournament and some other events, as well as an incredibly generous surprise donation from Jordan Davis.

Last week Tenpenny participated in an in-store signing at David Yurman where they donated 10% of their store sales that day to the Fund and the following day held his third annual cornhole tournament at Sony Publishing on Music Row. Additional partners and sponsors contributed monetary donations or merchandise items for an online auction to help with the grand tally, with the bidding ending on Friday (Oct. 11).

During a Toronto tour stop last week, Tenpenny, who was a special guest on Davis’ “Damn Good Time Tour,” was asked to return to the stage where he was surprised with a $200,000 donation which was gathered from every stop on the tour this year.

Tenpenny’s third annual Cornhole Tournament was held in the parking lot of Sony Music Publishing on Music Row with Gavin Adcock, Graham Barham, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Travis Denning, Lanco, Tracy Lawrence, Chris Young and more participating. Songwriters Jared Mullins and Matt Alderman were the champions of the tournament.

Morgan Wallen Foundation Hosts ‘Help After Helene’ Food Drive

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Morgan Wallen Foundation (MWF)’s “Help After Helene” Food Drive. Photo: David Lehr/Courtesy of Morgan Wallen Foundation

The Morgan Wallen Foundation (MWF) recently hosted its “Help After Helene” Food Drive in East Tennessee and filled six trucks with 143,423 pounds of food, according to Second Harvest of East Tennessee’s Senior Manager of Engagement & Marketing Michael Torano.

Members of Wallen’s booking agency, The Neal Agency, and his management company, Sticks Management, packed 13 pallets and 1,092 disaster relief boxes disaster relief kits at the Nashville and Smyrna Second Harvest locations. Each box provides six meals, equaling to 6,552 meals and 16,380 pounds of food deployed from Middle Tennessee to affected areas.

Wallen also visited the hard-hit Greeneville community and thanked first responders for their efforts.

Additionally, the MWF Virtual Food Drive has collected over 100,000 meals. To donate, click here.

Jelly Roll Pays Homage To The ‘Beautifully Broken’ On New Album

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Jelly Roll released his 22-track album, Beautifully Broken, today (Oct. 11) via BBR Music Group/Republic Records. The CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee also surprised fans with a six-track addition, Beautifully Broken (Pickin’ Up The Pieces).

Named after his current U.S. tour, the new album features the new single “I Am Not Okay,” which is currently in the top 3 at country radio, top 15 at hot AC, top 25 at top 40 and top 20 on the Billboard 100. The project also includes top 10 rock radio track “Liar,” ESPN’s 2024 College Football Season anthem “Get By” and the recently-debuted track, “Winning Streak,” first performed during his musical debut on the premiere episode of SNL’s 50th Anniversary Season.

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Writers contributing to Beautifully Broken include Zach Crowell, Shy Carter, Ryan Tedder, Devin Dawson, Blake Pendergrass and many more. Profits from every pre-order of the new album in his U.S. web store will benefit organizations helping individuals facing challenges with mental health and addiction as part of the album launch.

Earlier last week, Jelly shared the inspiration for naming the album Beautifully Broken during his Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon sit down (Sept. 30) as well as during Sunday Today With Willie Geist.

Beautifully Broken Track List:
1. “Winning Streak” – Jason DeFord, Austin Nivarel, Joe Ragosta & Rob Ragosta
2. “Burning” – Jason DeFord, Zach Crowell, Ian Fitchuk & Ilsey Juber
3. “Heart Of Stone” – Jason DeFord, Zach Crowell, Blake Pendergrass & Shy Carter
4. “I Am Not Okay” – Jason DeFord, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley & Casey Brown
5. “When The Drugs Don’t Work” (feat. Ilsey) – Jason DeFord, Ilsey Juber, Vincent Pontare, Hillary Lindsey & Alysa Vanderheym
6. “Higher Than Heaven” (feat. Wiz Khalifa) – Jason DeFord, Cameron Thomaz, Taylor Phillips, Jessi Alexander & Brock Berryhill
7. “Liar” – Jason DeFord, Ben Johnson, Ashley Gorley & Taylor Phillips
8. “Everyone Bleeds” – Jason DeFord, Ryan Tedder, Stefan Johnson, Jordan K. Johnson & Amy Allen
9. “Get By” – Jason DeFord, Ryan Tedder, Michael Pollack, Stefan Johnson, Jordan K. Johnson & Jon Bellion
10. “Unpretty” – Jason DeFord, Ryan Tedder, Stefan Johnson, Jordan K. Johnson & Amy Allen
11. “Grace” – Jason DeFord, Ilsey Juber, Ian Fitchuk & Ben Johnson
12. “What It Takes” – Jason DeFord, Josh Hoge, Josh Miller & Zach Crowell
13. “Hey Mama” – Jason DeFord, Chris LaCorte, Jaxson Free, Taylor Phillips & Blake Pendergrass
14. “Time Of Day” (feat. MGK) – Jason DeFord, Colson Baker, Zach Crowell, Ilsey Juber, Ashley Gorley, Michael Wayne, Brandon Allen, & Stephen Basil
15. “Born Again” – Jason DeFord, Alysa Vanderheym, Steph Jones, Devin Dawson & Jaxson Free
16. “Guilty” – Jason DeFord, Taylor Phillips, Ben Johnson, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jacob th, Brock Berryhill, Ashley Gorley & Ryan Vojtesak
17. “Little Light” – Jason DeFord, John Ryan, Alexander Izquierdo, Gregory Aldae Hein, Stefan Johnson, Jordan K Johnson & Isaiah Tejada
18. “Hear Me Out” – Jason DeFord, Alysa Vanderheym, Steph Jones, Devin Dawson & Jaxson Free
19. “Woman” – Jason DeFord, Joe Reeves, Ilsey Juber, Geoff Warburton & Joe Fox
20. “Smile So Much” – Jason DeFord, Ben Johnson, Blake Pendergrass, Marshmello, Rocky Block, John Byron & Ryan Vojtesak
21. “My Cross” – Jason DeFord, Ryan Vojtesak, Ilsey Juber, Geoff Warburton & Joe Fox
22. “What’s Wrong With Me” – Jason DeFord, Ryan Vojtesak, Rocky Block, John Byron & Blake Pendergrass

Beautifully Broken (Pickin’ Up The Pieces) Tracks:
23. “Take A Bow” (feat. Halsey) – Written by Jason DeFord, Halsey, Zach Crowell, Hillary Lindsey, Jacob Hackworth & Blake Pendergrass
24. “Don’t Want To” (feat. Keith Urban) – Written by Jason DeFord, Joe Reeves, Ilsey Juber, Geoff Warburton & Joe Fox
25. “Devil Down” (feat. Ernest) – Written by Jason DeFord, Taylor Phillips, Ben Johnson, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jacob Hackworth & Brock Berryhill
26. “Really Gone” (feat. Russ) – Written by Jason DeFord, Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Rocky Block, Blake Pendergrass & Russell Vitale
27. “Past Yesterday” (feat. Skylar Grey) – Written by Jason DeFord, Holly Hafermann, Blake Pendergrass, Jessie Jo Dillon & Jesse Frasure
28. “Lonely Road” (MGK & Jelly Roll) – Written by Nick Long, Bill Danoff, Brandon Allen, Colson Baker, John Denver, Mary Danoff, Steve Basil, Taffy Nivert Danoff & Travis Barker

Madeline Merlo Is ‘One House Down (From The Girl Next Door)’

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Photo: Robby Klein

Madeline Merlo released her latest project, One House Down (From The Girl Next Door), today (Oct. 11) via Stoney Creek Records.

The six-track Zach Crowell produced EP shows Merlo’s most authentic self, showcasing her own vulnerabilities and imperfections. The project tells the story of the healing cycle after a breakup, from moving on from a relationship to the the adjustment to new realities and finally being able to keep the past in the past and look forward.

Merlo is a co-writer on all six tracks, and enlisted the help of some of Nashville’s best songwriters such as Josh Osborne, Sam Ellis, Emily Weisband and more for the project.

“One House Down (From The Girl Next Door) is finally out today, and I am so excited that this little project I’ve held close to my chest for quite some time is finally yours too,” says Merlo. “My hope is that you heal, relate and feel encouraged to find your voice in the pursuit of love. I am so proud of these songs and grateful to all the songwriters, musicians and my producer, Zach Crowell, for helping me create it. And to all my friends who also feel like they’re one house down from the girl next door—I hope it helps you embrace who you are.”

The project features already released “Broken Heart Thing,” a duet with Dustin Lynch. The track, which tells both sides of the story of a breakup, landed on both Spotify and Apple Music Country playlists upon release, and has gained more and more on-demand streams each day.

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Another tune, “Same Car,” is the story of a steamy, budding romance ending in dread, while “Middle Of The Bed” tackles the lingering memories of someone no longer in your life. “Bar Fight” is a twist on the typical fists flying, alcohol-induced bar fight, but Merlo uses the notion to tell the tale of the agonizing battle of logic versus loneliness.

The project comes after a whirlwind year for Merlo, who was nominated for the CCMA Female Artist of the Year of 2024 and was selected to be part of CMT’s 2024 Next Women of Country. She has also been touring with Jelly Roll, Dustin Lynch, Jordan Davis, Riley Green, Scotty McCreery and Dylan Scott, and released an exclusive jewelry collection with Sunday Club.

One House Down (From The Girl Next Door) Track List:
1. “Broken Heart Thing (feat. Dustin Lynch) (Madeline Merlo, James McNair, Michael Tyler, Lalo Guzman, Zach Crowell)
2. “Bar Fight” (Madeline Merlo, Seth Mosley, Claire Douglas)
3. “Same Car” (Madeline Merlo, Sara Haze, Jason Saenz, Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne)
4. “Middle Of The Bed” (Madeline Merlo, Sam Ellis, Kyle Sturrock)
5. “Good Grief” (Madeline Merlo, Jimmy Robbins, Anna Vaus, Micah Carpenter)
6. “One House Down (From The Girl Next Door” (Madeline Merlo, Seth Mosley, Emily Weisband, James McNair)

Chapel Hart Unveils Track List For New ‘Hartfelt Family Christmas’ Album

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Chapel Hart has unveiled the track list for their upcoming Hartfelt Family Christmas album due out October 25, via Origins Records.

The first single from the album, the original “Come On Santa (Ready For Christmas Now)” will be released Oct. 18. The 12-track project also includes three other originals alongside well-known and beloved holiday favorites.

Special guests on Hartfelt Family Christmas include Darius Rucker (“That Time Of Year”), Vince Gill (“Silver Bells”), Gretchen Wilson (“Hartfelt Family Christmas”), The Isaacs (“Christmas Day”), T. Graham Brown (“Christmas in Dixie”), Rissi Palmer (“White Christmas”) and Jason Crabb (“Spirit of Christmas”).

“The Hartfelt Family Christmas album feels like a true classic with a fresh, updated feel that I can’t get enough of,” says Danica Hart. “The mix of songs on the album range from ones that make you want to get up and dance to ones that will have you driving and bawling your eyes out. This album is a must-have for the holiday season, as it truly captures the spirit of Christmas, and I believe gives you a warm welcome into the Christmas season with Chapel Hart! I highly recommend adding this album to your holiday music collection.”

The group will head to Asia in November for five dates in Japan performing for the U.S. troops, and they’ll help kick off the New Year as part of the 136th Rose Parade airing on New Year’s Day.

Hartfelt Family Christmas Track Listing:
1. “Silver Bells (feat. Vince Gill)”
2. “That Time of Year (feat. Darius Rucker)”
3. “Blue Christmas”
4. “Hartfelt Family Christmas” (feat. Gretchen Wilson)”
5. “Spirit of Christmas (feat. Jason Crabb)”
6. “Mary Did You Know”
7. “Christmas in Dixie (feat. T. Graham Brown)”
8. “Christmas Day (feat. The Isaacs)”
9. “Oh Holy Night”
10. “White Christmas (feat. Rissi Palmer)”
11. “Come On Santa (Ready For Christmas Now)”
12. “O Come All Ye Faithful”

Sandbox Succession Signs Partnership Deal With Patsy Cline Estate

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Patsy Cline. Photo: Courtesy of Patsy Cline Enterprises

Sandbox Succession, the legacy division of Sandbox Entertainment, has signed a partnership deal with the Patsy Cline Estate through Patsy Cline Enterprises (PCE).

Led by Sandbox Succession President Josh Matas, the team will collaborate closely with Cline’s daughter and heir, Julie Fudge, to honor and expand her mother’s legacy across film, television, publishing, merchandising, hospitality and licensing. Gregory Hall of the Cline Estate will remain an integral part of the team, working in tandem with Sandbox Succession. Both a new biography and a documentary are currently in development.

“Patsy is one of the most recognizable and important female voices in music whose career was tragically cut short,” states Matas. “She was an early architect in showing the possibilities in crossing musical genres. We aspire to work with icons, and we are beyond proud to be trusted to continue her voice for generations to come.”

“On behalf of PCE and my brothers Randy and Charlies, Jr., we are pleased and proud to be with Josh and Sandbox Succession for this exciting next step in the continued expansion and promotion of the global legacy of all things Patsy Cline…we are in good company,” says Fudge.

Additionally, Sandbox Succession currently represents the estates of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash as well as racing icon Richard Petty. The division also manages of the estate of Loretta Lynn.

Luke Bryan’s Country Boy Radio Launches On SiriusXM For A Limited Time

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SiriusXM has announced the launch of an exclusive pop-up channel, Luke Bryan’s Country Boy Radio, in celebration of the release of Luke Bryan‘s eighth studio album, Mind Of A Country Boy.

The specially-curated channel will give listeners an inside look into the making of the album along with behind-the-scenes stories from Bryan. Starting today (Oct. 11), the channel will be available on channel 79 through Oct. 17 and on the SiriusXM app through Oct. 24.

To kick off the station, Bryan performed songs from the album for a live studio audience at the SiriusXM Nashville Skyline Studio. The performance will air today on “Luke Bryan’s Country Boy Radio” at 7:00 p.m. CT and on SiriusXM’s The Highway at 2:00 p.m. CT.

Tucker Wetmore Talks Making ‘Waves On A Sunset’ With Debut EP [Interview]

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Tucker Wetmore. Photo: Jarrod Anthonee

Tucker Wetmore made a big splash in the sea of country music with Gold-certified singles “Wine Into Whiskey” and “Wind Up Missin’ You,” earning over 400 million streams in six months, and has continued to swim toward success.

After supporting Kameron Marlowe‘s “Strangers Tour” earlier this year, he signed with UMG Nashville’s EMI Records imprint in partnership with Back Blocks Music and had fans swarming the Hard Rock Stage during his CMA Fest performance. Wetmore then had two tracks featured on the Twisters soundtrack, “Already Had It” and “Steal My Thunder (with Conner Smith),” and stepped into the Grand Ole Opry circle for the first time before hitting the road on Luke Bryan‘s 15th annual “Farm Tour.”

Last week, he released his debut EP, Waves On A Sunset, and embarked on his inaugural headlining run of the same name. Wetmore recently spoke with MusicRow about the new project and the evolution of his artistry thus far.

Since moving in Nashville in 2020, the Kalama, Washington native has been working to consistently improve his writing skills, approaching his craft with the same mindset with which he approached sports growing up, while developing a sound that truly reflects his individual style.

“If you want to be better, you have to practice. So that’s what I’ve been doing for the past five years of my life—writing, writing, writing,” says Wetmore. “I make the kind of music that I would want to listen to and that excites me.”

Serving as a co-writer five of the EP’s eight tracks, including opening number and latest single “Silverado Blue,” he often starts by finding a melody that he can pour his personal experience into.

“It’s hard for me to write lyrics if there isn’t a melody, that’s just how my brain works. But there are times where I’ll bring in an idea and [my collaborators] will help me work through that. It just depends on the day and the writers,” Wetmore notes. “Songwriting is storytelling, so sometimes you pull inspiration from things that you’ve seen or heard that didn’t necessary happen to you. But, for the most part, I draw from my own experience so that I can relate to [the song] and make it into something that others can relate to as well.”

Waves On A Sunset also features three outside cuts: “Break First,” “When I Ain’t Lookin'” and “Mister Miss Her.” He recalls a phone call he had with Michael Tyler while in the studio, during which Tyler shared that he, Matt Roy, Lauren Hungate and Matt Dragstrem had a song he thought would be perfect for Wetmore. At first listen, the artist fell in love with the tune, which turned out to be “Break First,” and ended up recording it that same day. This week, he unveiled its accompanying visual.

“These are songs written by my buddies that I’m proud of,” says Wetmore. “That’s what Nashville is about—bringing up others with you, especially your friends. I’m a firm believe in the community that Nashville has to offer. I’m not afraid to cut an outside song, especially if I’m proud of my buddies for writing it.”

When it comes to taking his music to the stage, he takes advantage of every opportunity possible to learn from the established entertainers he’s joined on tour.

“It’s truly inspiring to watch how they carry themselves and interact with others. I’m just a sponge who’s here to absorb as much as I can, and that’s something I’ll continue to do. The best advice I’ve gotten is to just show up. We all have our bad days and personal things come up, but it’s so important to show up and give it your all every single day because it isn’t just about you.”

Wetmore hopes to whet fans’ appetites with Waves On A Sunset, because he’s just getting started.

“What I want people to take away from this EP is the excitement for more. This is me introducing himself, and it was really hard to pick eight songs because I have more to say. We’re just scratching the surface.”

Waves On A Sunset Track Listing:
1. “Silverado Blue” (Tucker Wetmore, Brett Sheroky, Dan Wilson)
2. “Wine Into Whiskey” (Tucker Wetmore, Jacob Hackworth, Justin Ebach)
3. “You, Honey” (Tucker Wetmore, Josh Thompson, Michael Lotten)
4. “Wind Up Missin’ You” ( Tucker Wetmore, Thomas Archer, Chris LaCorte)
5. “Break First” (Michael Tyler, Matt Roy, Lauren Hungate, Matt Dragstrem)
6. “When I Ain’t Lookin’” (Austin Goodloe, Thomas Archer, Michael Tyler, Tucker Beathard)
7. “What Would You Do?” (Tucker Wetmore, Gabe Foust, Jacob Hackworth, Jaxson Free)
8. “Mister Miss Her” (Blake Pendergrass, Jaxson Free, Chris LaCorte)

Christian Industry Veteran Dottie Leonard Miller Passes

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Dottie Leonard Miller

Dorothy “Dottie” Leonard Miller, founder and CEO of Daywind Music Group and New Day Christian Distributors and co-founder of Billy Blue Records, passed away today (Oct. 11). She was 79.

A member of the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, artists and songwriters Miller has worked with have garnered countless Dove Awards, Singing News Fan Awards, BMI Christian Music Awards, Grammy nominations, one Grammy Award and over 125 No. 1 songs.

Raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Miller didn’t discover her professional calling until later in life. While raising two children in Hendersonville, Tennessee as a single mother, she gained business knowledge through clerical work at an accounting firm and a law firm, sales experience selling Jhirmack hair products and political savvy working for the Democratic Party of Tennessee on campaigns for Senator Jim Sasser, President Jimmy Carter and others. She also worked a second job in ER admissions at Hendersonville Hospital to make ends meet.

On a whim, she applied for a receptionist position at Calvary Records in Nashville, which brought her into the music industry. She later worked with radio stations and Christian bookstores to promote Gospel artists like the Hinsons, the Telestials and others.

After a stint with Windchime Records, Miller started New Day Christian Distributors in 1981. The music distribution company was housed in her garage and focused initially on sheet music and albums by independent artists like Mike Adkins and Jimmy Swaggart.

New Day Christian Distributors became a one-stop shop for labels and independent artists in Christian music. When she discovered the need for product of her own, Miller started DayWind Soundtracks with her friend and former boss at Windchime, Ronnie Drake. DayWind Soundtracks began to provide tracks to Christian and Gospel singers around the world to sing to in church.

Later, Miller and Drake started DayWind Records with the Cumberland Boys as its first artist. The label has recorded the top Gospel artists of the past 35 years, including Greater Vision, the Crabb Family, Gold City, Karen Peck and New River, Brian Free and Assurance, Triumphant Quartet, Down East Boys, the Perrys, the Hoppers, Tribute Quartet, the Guardians, Jonathan Wilburn, the Steeles, Joseph Habedank, Scotty Inman, the Blackwood Brothers, the Nelons, Southbound, Lefevre Quartet, The Sound, High Road, Michael English, Truesong, Legacy Five and more.

Miller eventually added Daywind Music Publishing to the fold, as well as two recording studios and a cassette and CD manufacturing facility. She also created ventures Daywind Worship, Spiritus Distribution and Daywind Music Foundation.

In 2019, Miller joined forces with son Ed Leonard and renowned songwriter Jerry Salley to form bluegrass label Billy Blue Records, and later Billy Jam Records and Billy Blue Publishing. Billy Blue artists include Appalachian Road Show, Authentic Unlimited, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, Tennessee Bluegrass Band, Carolina Blue, Carson Peters and Iron Mountain, Kristy Cox and Grasstime, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, Bob Minner, Dave Adkins, Alan Bibey and Grasstowne, Donna Ulisse, Caroline Owens and more.

Miller’s legacy has been honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Gospel Music Association, BMI, the Southern Gospel Music Guild, SingingNews Magazine and Absolutely Gospel Music.

Miller is survived by her daughter, Susan Leonard Sovine and grandchildren, Taylor McKellar and Kennedy Sovine; her son, Ed Leonard, his wife Kathleen, and their children Eddie Leonard, Mary Leonard, Evan Leonard, Aidan Leonard (Caroline Leonard), Rachael Zuckett (Joey Zuckett), Caroline Leonard, Ian Leonard, Liam Leonard and Emily Leonard; her great-grandchildren Leo Zuckett and Eloise Joyce; her sister, Cynthia Paranczak; and her longtime companion, Jere Miller. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Golt, and her parents, William and Dorothy Golt.

A celebration of life for Miller will be held at a later date.