Joe Bonsall. Photo: Daniel Tommasino
Joe Bonsall, a longtime member of the Country Music Hall of Fame group The Oak Ridge Boys, passed away on Tuesday (July 9) from complications with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was 76.
Since the news of his passing, legions of artists, music business executives and Music Row community members have shared memories of Bonsall. Most shared memories of his kindness, vitality and his smile.
See some of those messages below. Click here to read Bonsall’s full obituary.
“When I look at Joe Bonsall’s life, I see a life fulfilled. The son of two military veterans, raised to become street-smart in the hood-influenced neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His parents taught him that he could be anything he wished to be if he worked hard, told the truth, and trusted in God. Joe could do anything he set his mind to do, but what impressed me the most was the energy, love, and compassion he put into everything he did and his unique gift to communicate those emotions and feelings into every performance, song, and book. Joe was ‘that’ best friend that every person hopes to have in his life.” – Duane Allen of The Oak Ridge Boys
“This has been a week of sadness with the loss of my son, Rusty Golden, and now the loss of our brother and our partner of over 50 years, Joe Bonsall. Thankfully we have the memories made and the songs that we’ve sang together to get us through. It gives me comfort to know that Joe and Rusty are together again. Our prayers are with his family.” – William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys
“For many years, Joe was my best friend. We knew each other long before we both became members of The Oak Ridge Boys. He was a special person, who was loved by everyone and was a true inspiration to us all. He was also the best singing partner a person could have. For several years he bravely fought a terrible disease and was a trooper right up until the very end. There is no doubt that today, he is in a much better place – at HOME with Jesus. I will see you soon my dear friend.” – Richard Sterban of The Oak Ridge Boys
“Joe was a true hero to me. His singing is something that I have admired since I was a kid. Nobody could do it like Joe could do it. He was such an encouragement to me. I feel honored that he chose me to sing the tenor line when he decided to come off the road. I try my best for Joe and the Boys every night but only Joe can fill that spot. The legacy he leaves with us is something that is irreplaceable. I am forever thankful I got to know and love one of my all-time heroes that was nothing but good to me. I will miss Joe Bonsall. Thank you for loving everyone you met and making them feel like the most important person in your life when you spoke to them. A true gentleman.” – Ben James of The Oak Ridge Boys
“God love you, Joe Bonsall. You have been an inspiration to fans, friends, and family, especially to me for 52 years. This is a very rough day.” Jim Halsey, Manager of The Oak Ridge Boys
“For 50 years, Joe Bonsall was the Oak Ridge Boys’ sparkplug. He was as exciting a performer as any who ever hit a gospel or country stage. His tenor voice was high and clear, and his jovial spirit always provided a jolt of energy, immediately rousing audiences to come on in and take a load off. He certainly lightened our cares every time he sang.” – Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
“Along with the rest of the world I was saddened this morning to learn of the passing of the multi-talented Joe Bonsall. Joe was a great singer, the consummate performer, and a dear friend. We not only had country music in common, but he loved baseball just as much as I do, and we had many friendly discussions as to which was the better team…his Philadelphia Phillies or my Atlanta Braves. I won’t say any money ever changed hands, but I won’t deny it either. I will think of Joe and miss him with every high note I hear sung and every crack of the bat that echoes across the summer skies. Rest in peace, my friend. You were truly one-of-a-kind.” – Bill Anderson
“When I think of the Oak Ridge Boys and their place in Country Music history, the image of Joe with his huge smile and boundless energy comes to mind so clearly. His commitment to serving others while developing Country Music into a worldwide sensation will never be forgotten and our industry has been made better because of him. Today, we lost an incomparable energy and voice in music. He will be missed greatly by all who were fortunate to know him.” – Sarah Trahern, Country Music Association CEO
“Every single one of us at the Grand Ole Opry absolutely loved Joe Bonsall. The fans in the seats marveling at his on-stage energy. —Those tuned in around the world listening to his unmatched vocals as part of his beloved Oak Ridge Boys. —And all of us backstage laughing out loud at his antics and counting our lucky stars to have been in the orbit of such a loving, talented, wonderful human being. Safe travels, buddy. You are so loved.” – Dan Rogers, Senior VP/Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry
“I was sad to hear about Joe today. He was such a great singer and entertainer, but above that, he was a wonderful person! I shall always treasure the great laughs we had and his words of encouragement to me very early in my career. Jamie and I send love and prayers to his family and friends during this time. We love you, Joe!” -John Anderson
“We lost an Oak Ridge Boy, but the Heavenly Choir just got a fine new tenor. Rest in peace Joe Bonsall.” -Ray Stevens
“I wrote a song for Joe a while back that he wanted to record. Here’s the first verse:
I did my share of bus drivin…
Loadin and unloadin
When there was work to be done never once did I run and hide
I sang every song from my heart
Never once phoned in my part
I was not just along for the ride
SWEET JESUS knows
I was not just along for the ride…”
– Larry Gatlin
“Our condolences to Mary and the Bonsall family. It’s truly hard to see someone so energetic and so full of life as Joe was to leave here. He was a showman, and he was a friend to many. He was a Country Music Hall of Famer, but the best thing he would say of himself was he was a saved man and a loving husband. Nuff said.” -Marty Raybon, Shenandoah
“This is not just another devastating loss to our business, this is a limb gone from the MIGHTY OAKS. There has never been a group like them. They have been a part of our lives in so many ways, sharing not only their music but their personal lives and families. Joe was a major part of that strength. His personality and smile reached out and grabbed you as much as that unmistakable voice. Somehow I believe those are etched in our memories, never to be forgotten.” -Jeannie Seely
“My heart is broken. I’ve known Joe Bonsall since I was a teenager. The Oak Ridge Boys were friends of my dad, and I learned how to sing harmony listening to ORB albums all the way back to their gospel days. Joe has been a baseball buddy, and we just talked about life and sports riding down the road. Rest in peace brother BanJoey! You will be missed.” -Larry Stewart, The Frontmen / Restless Heart
Robert’s Western World To Commemorate 25th Anniversary With Celebration
/by Lorie HollabaughRobert’s Western World will celebrate its 25th anniversary under the proprietorship of JesseLee Jones, the leader of its house band Brazilbilly, on Aug. 5 with a free block party in downtown Nashville.
Robert’s is taking over the stretch of lower Broadway between 4th and 5th Avenue just outside of the venue for the celebration, which will begin at 10 a.m. with bands and special guests performing until 11 p.m. between two stages. The lineup is set to be announced soon. Special 25th anniversary merchandise will also be available for purchase, and the bar and grill inside will serve their famous Recession Special—a fried bologna sandwich, Lay’s potato chips, a Moon Pie and a cold PBR for six dollars.
Robert’s Western World stands in the shadow of the Ryman Auditorium. From the late 1950s to the early 1980s, the building served as the home of the Sho-Bud Steel Guitar Company. In the early 1990s, honky-tonk entrepreneur Robert Wayne Moore opened Rhinestone Western Wear, which evolved into Robert’s Western World. On Aug. 5, 1999, Moore decided to pass the torch and sold the business to musician Jones.
Jones moved to Nashville in the early 1990s and got booked by Moore to play Robert’s Western World in the spring of 1995. Robert’s house band at the time, BR-549, called Jones the “Brazilian Hillbilly,” and he became known as Brazilbilly. The band has since gained popularity and recognition as the venue’s house band for the past 29 years during its regular weekend sets. Brazilbilly has also toured Europe and South America, hosted radio broadcasts of The Midnight Jamboree from Ernest Tubb’s Texas Troubadour Theater, played multiple SiriusXM Outlaw cruises and shared stages with major country acts across the nation.
Harken Hall Music & Event Venue To Open This Fall
/by Lorie HollabaughHarken Hall.
Harken Hall, a new concert and event venue, is set to open this fall in Madison, Tennessee.
Located at 514 Madison Station Blvd, the space will provide facilities and services for performing artists, corporate events, organizational meetings, weddings and an array of community activities. Harken Hall seeks to maintain a commitment to sustainable building practices, using reclaimed wood in the core structure, working in collaboration with Compost Nashville, and avoiding carrying any plastic water bottles, utensils or straws, instead employing aluminum cans for drinks.
Re-sawn lumber finishes out the interior structure to give a resonance to the listening environment, minimizing reflections through careful absorption of sound waves, similar to that of a recording studio. The building’s exterior includes stonework to mirror some of its neighborhood’s historic churches. The main concert hall also features built-in broadcast and streaming capabilities.
“We want this to be a place where people can make and hear good music, enjoy social gatherings, be treated hospitably and feel comfortable,” says Jamie Amos, Harken Hall President. “When you have a multipurpose structure like this one, the arts and interest in the arts tend to cross-pollinate. Ideally, Harken Hall will be the seedbed and focal point of a neighborhood in which artists can create and collaborate.”
For more information, click here.
CMHOFM Celebrates ‘Luke Combs: The Man I Am’ Exhibit Opening
/by Liza AndersonPictured (L–R): CMHOFM’s Jody Williams, Make Wake’s Chris Kappy, Sophia Sansone, Luke Combs, Sony Music Nashville’s Randy Goodman and CMHOFM’s Kyle Young. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated the opening of its latest exhibit, “Luke Combs: The Man I Am,” last night (July 10).
“Luke Combs: The Man I Am” exhibit. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Open now until June 2025, the exhibit explores the country star’s life and career thus far with stage wear, tour memorabilia, manuscripts, setlists, instruments, photographs, posters, childhood memorabilia and more on display, paired with an official playlist. For more information, click here.
Combs visited Nashville in January 2014 to record his first EP, The Way She Rides, and officially made the move to Music City that September at age 24. Within a year, he signed with a booking agent, and filled small rooms throughout the Southeast with fans who had discovered him online. Combs then signed a record deal with River House Artists and Sony Music Nashville in October 2016, after independently releasing three EPs and generating buzz with songs such as “Hurricane,” which became his first country radio No. 1 in May 2017.
“Hurricane” was featured on his debut album, This One’s for You, which spent 50 weeks atop the country albums chart, tying Shania Twain’s record for most weeks at No. 1. The Columbia PFG shirt and Swamp Assassin baseball cap that Combs wore in the tune’s music video are featured in the new exhibit. In 2019, he became the first artist to top the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his first five singles. Combs later extended the record to 13 consecutive chart-toppers, and amassed 16 solo Billboard Country Airplay No. 1s in April 2024.
Following his sold-out 2023 word tour, Combs will continue to take the stage of multiple stadiums this summer on his “Growin’ Up And Gettin’ Old Tour,” performing tracks from his new studio project, Father & Sons, among others.
Luke Combs & wife Nicole Combs. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Warner Music Nashville Promotes Mary Catherine Rebrovick
/by Liza AndersonMary Catherine Rebrovick. Photo: David Bradley
Warner Music Nashville has promoted Mary Catherine Rebrovick to VP, Publicity.
Rebrovick most recently served as Senior Director, Publicity, and will continue to report to SVP, Publicity Fount Lynch in her new role.
She celebrated her 12-year anniversary with the label earlier this week, and shared the news via social media, stating: “On July 9 2012, I started my new job at Warner Music Nashville as an assistant for Tree Paine, whose title at the time was VP of Publicity. Little did either one of us know that 12 years later, I’d be taking that title myself (and she’d be taking the mega title of legendary publicist to the current Queen of Pop). Happy full circle anniversary to me.”
Cirque du Soleil Premieres First Country Music Show, ‘Songblazers’
/by LB CantrellSongblazers. Photo: Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
In collaboration with Universal Music Group Nashville, Cirque du Soleil debuted its first country music show Songblazers to media and music industry members last night (July 10) at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in Nashville.
The theater production, directed and written by Amy Tinkham, celebrates the history and traditions of country music, while also sharing a story of dreaming artists. Songblazers features a curated catalog of 35 songs spanning from 1867 to 2024.
Songblazers. Photo: Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
“To be asked to make a show about country music is a very daunting task because it’s giant. So, the approach that I took was to go deeply into the history and crafting of a song, which is really key to country music. Telling the truth and telling the story is the beautiful part of country music so that’s what Songblazers is about,” says Tinkham.
Taking on a precious and often misrepresented piece of American culture, Songblazers treats country music with utmost respect and understanding, creating a wondrous story of multiple talented artists destined for greatness. It includes exciting acrobatics and unique talents, as well as delightful moments of humor that has long been an important part of the genre.
For its world premiere last night, artists, music industry figures, community leaders and more walked the red carpet. Notable attendees included Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Sam Williams (who wrote a prominent song in Songblazers), Bowen & Young, Carlene Carter, Ty Herndon, Kentucky Gentleman, Rob Mayes, Neon Union, Ryan Larkins, Alison Nichols, Jamie O’Neal, Shane West and many others.
Tickets for Nashville performances of Songblazers are available online at cirquedusoleil.com/songblazers.
Songblazers. Photo: Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
Songblazers. Photo: Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
Community Remembers Oak Ridge Boy Joe Bonsall
/by LB CantrellJoe Bonsall. Photo: Daniel Tommasino
Joe Bonsall, a longtime member of the Country Music Hall of Fame group The Oak Ridge Boys, passed away on Tuesday (July 9) from complications with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was 76.
Since the news of his passing, legions of artists, music business executives and Music Row community members have shared memories of Bonsall. Most shared memories of his kindness, vitality and his smile.
See some of those messages below. Click here to read Bonsall’s full obituary.
“When I look at Joe Bonsall’s life, I see a life fulfilled. The son of two military veterans, raised to become street-smart in the hood-influenced neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His parents taught him that he could be anything he wished to be if he worked hard, told the truth, and trusted in God. Joe could do anything he set his mind to do, but what impressed me the most was the energy, love, and compassion he put into everything he did and his unique gift to communicate those emotions and feelings into every performance, song, and book. Joe was ‘that’ best friend that every person hopes to have in his life.” – Duane Allen of The Oak Ridge Boys
“This has been a week of sadness with the loss of my son, Rusty Golden, and now the loss of our brother and our partner of over 50 years, Joe Bonsall. Thankfully we have the memories made and the songs that we’ve sang together to get us through. It gives me comfort to know that Joe and Rusty are together again. Our prayers are with his family.” – William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys
“For many years, Joe was my best friend. We knew each other long before we both became members of The Oak Ridge Boys. He was a special person, who was loved by everyone and was a true inspiration to us all. He was also the best singing partner a person could have. For several years he bravely fought a terrible disease and was a trooper right up until the very end. There is no doubt that today, he is in a much better place – at HOME with Jesus. I will see you soon my dear friend.” – Richard Sterban of The Oak Ridge Boys
“Joe was a true hero to me. His singing is something that I have admired since I was a kid. Nobody could do it like Joe could do it. He was such an encouragement to me. I feel honored that he chose me to sing the tenor line when he decided to come off the road. I try my best for Joe and the Boys every night but only Joe can fill that spot. The legacy he leaves with us is something that is irreplaceable. I am forever thankful I got to know and love one of my all-time heroes that was nothing but good to me. I will miss Joe Bonsall. Thank you for loving everyone you met and making them feel like the most important person in your life when you spoke to them. A true gentleman.” – Ben James of The Oak Ridge Boys
“God love you, Joe Bonsall. You have been an inspiration to fans, friends, and family, especially to me for 52 years. This is a very rough day.” Jim Halsey, Manager of The Oak Ridge Boys
“For 50 years, Joe Bonsall was the Oak Ridge Boys’ sparkplug. He was as exciting a performer as any who ever hit a gospel or country stage. His tenor voice was high and clear, and his jovial spirit always provided a jolt of energy, immediately rousing audiences to come on in and take a load off. He certainly lightened our cares every time he sang.” – Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
“Along with the rest of the world I was saddened this morning to learn of the passing of the multi-talented Joe Bonsall. Joe was a great singer, the consummate performer, and a dear friend. We not only had country music in common, but he loved baseball just as much as I do, and we had many friendly discussions as to which was the better team…his Philadelphia Phillies or my Atlanta Braves. I won’t say any money ever changed hands, but I won’t deny it either. I will think of Joe and miss him with every high note I hear sung and every crack of the bat that echoes across the summer skies. Rest in peace, my friend. You were truly one-of-a-kind.” – Bill Anderson
“When I think of the Oak Ridge Boys and their place in Country Music history, the image of Joe with his huge smile and boundless energy comes to mind so clearly. His commitment to serving others while developing Country Music into a worldwide sensation will never be forgotten and our industry has been made better because of him. Today, we lost an incomparable energy and voice in music. He will be missed greatly by all who were fortunate to know him.” – Sarah Trahern, Country Music Association CEO
“Every single one of us at the Grand Ole Opry absolutely loved Joe Bonsall. The fans in the seats marveling at his on-stage energy. —Those tuned in around the world listening to his unmatched vocals as part of his beloved Oak Ridge Boys. —And all of us backstage laughing out loud at his antics and counting our lucky stars to have been in the orbit of such a loving, talented, wonderful human being. Safe travels, buddy. You are so loved.” – Dan Rogers, Senior VP/Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry
“I was sad to hear about Joe today. He was such a great singer and entertainer, but above that, he was a wonderful person! I shall always treasure the great laughs we had and his words of encouragement to me very early in my career. Jamie and I send love and prayers to his family and friends during this time. We love you, Joe!” -John Anderson
“We lost an Oak Ridge Boy, but the Heavenly Choir just got a fine new tenor. Rest in peace Joe Bonsall.” -Ray Stevens
“I wrote a song for Joe a while back that he wanted to record. Here’s the first verse:
I did my share of bus drivin…
Loadin and unloadin
When there was work to be done never once did I run and hide
I sang every song from my heart
Never once phoned in my part
I was not just along for the ride
SWEET JESUS knows
I was not just along for the ride…”
– Larry Gatlin
“Our condolences to Mary and the Bonsall family. It’s truly hard to see someone so energetic and so full of life as Joe was to leave here. He was a showman, and he was a friend to many. He was a Country Music Hall of Famer, but the best thing he would say of himself was he was a saved man and a loving husband. Nuff said.” -Marty Raybon, Shenandoah
“This is not just another devastating loss to our business, this is a limb gone from the MIGHTY OAKS. There has never been a group like them. They have been a part of our lives in so many ways, sharing not only their music but their personal lives and families. Joe was a major part of that strength. His personality and smile reached out and grabbed you as much as that unmistakable voice. Somehow I believe those are etched in our memories, never to be forgotten.” -Jeannie Seely
“My heart is broken. I’ve known Joe Bonsall since I was a teenager. The Oak Ridge Boys were friends of my dad, and I learned how to sing harmony listening to ORB albums all the way back to their gospel days. Joe has been a baseball buddy, and we just talked about life and sports riding down the road. Rest in peace brother BanJoey! You will be missed.” -Larry Stewart, The Frontmen / Restless Heart
Red Street Records Elevates Cambria Sojka & Welcomes Gianna Robinson
/by Liza AndersonCambria Sojka & Gianna Robinson
Red Street Records has elevated Cambria Sojka to Creative Director and welcomed Gianna Robinson as Digital Content Coordinator.
In her new role, Sojka serves the label’s country and Christian rosters and oversees all creative vision and production. She reports directly to VP of Streaming & Playlist Strategy Michael Steele. The California native graduated from San Diego State University and worked in digital marketing at San Diego Magazine and Cove Collective before joining Red Street Records as Social Media Manager in 2019.
Also reporting to Steele, Robinson assists on all things streaming and digital asset production for both country and Christian markets as Digital Content Coordinator. The Stetson University graduate brings a wealth of knowledge in audio engineering, graphic design, photography and content creation to the label.
“I continue to be excited about the growth that’s happening at Red Street. Internally, it’s been amazing to watch Cambria grow over the last several years and come into her own, equally exciting is adding new, fresh energy to the team with Gianna,” says Jay DeMarcus, Founder & CEO of Red Street Records. “It is a very exciting time at Red Street. Dan [Crockett] and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the team we have assembled.”
JUST IN: Dennis Reese Joins Neon Coast
/by LB CantrellDennis Reese. Photo: ANGELEA
Industry veteran Dennis Reese has joined Nashville-based music entertainment company, Neon Coast. The news was announced by the company’s owner, Martha Earls.
Reese’s 30-year career includes time in radio and in the label sector. He joins Neon Coast from his most recent position as SVP of Promotion at RCA Nashville from 2017 to 2024. Before moving to Nashville in 2017, Reese oversaw promotion staffs at Capitol Records, Elektra Entertainment and Columbia Records in New York and LA. Prior to that, he spent time in radio.
At Neon Coast, Reese will support the firm’s roster of Kane Brown, Restless Road, Nightly, Dylan Schneider and Kat Luna.
“I met Martha Earls on my first day at RCA Nashville and saw the passion and vision she had for Kane Brown and knew something great was going to happen and clearly it has. As we watch our business change every day in every way, joining a team at Neon Coast was no-brainer. I can’t thank Martha and Kane enough for their belief and trust in the past and now the future,” Reese shares.
“Dennis has been an integral part of the success we have seen in the careers of artists on the Neon Coast roster and adding him to our team feels like an important step for the confidence of our artist roster and growth of the company,” Earls says.
Reese can be reached at dennis@neon-coast.com.
Luke Combs Slates Back-To-Back Gorge Amphitheatre Shows For October
/by Lorie HollabaughLuke Combs. Photo: Zack Massey
Luke Combs is set to play back-to-back shows at Washington State’s Gorge Amphitheatre
Presale tickets are available now, with general sales starting this Friday (July 12). Combs’ official fan club members, “The Bootleggers,” can access tickets now through a fan presale. For more information, click here.
Ahead of the new dates, Combs will continue on his “Growin’ Up And Gettin’ Old Tour” through the summer, including back-to-back nights at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium, Houston’s NRG Stadium and Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium, among others. The upcoming performances add to another landmark year for the country star, who released his new album, Fathers & Sons, last month.
Combs also dropped his latest radio single, “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma,” earlier this spring. The tune appears on the soundtrack for the new Twisters movie. Additionally, his Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum exhibit, “Luke Combs: The Man I Am,” opens tomorrow (July 11).
ASCAP Launches 2024 Citizen Campaign Urging Members To Vote
/by Lorie HollabaughASCAP has launched its 2024 ASCAP Citizen campaign, powered by voter registration organization HeadCount, which encourages ASCAP’s more than one million members and their communities to make their voices heard in this year’s elections.
As the congressional debate around artificial intelligence regulation intensifies, the 2024 ASCAP Citizen campaign focuses on why voting is important for ASCAP members, emphasizing the direct impact policy can have on a music creators’ ability to make a living. This year’s campaign kicked off this week and will run through Election Day on Nov. 5.
The campaign launches with a video featuring ASCAP members Leon Thomas, Madison Love, Jimmy Jam, Marcus Miller, Siddhartha Khosla, Joe Ragosta, Jaren Johnston, Goergia Middleman, Akil “worldwidefresh” King, Amanda “Kiddo A.I.” Ibanez, René G. Boscio and Amanda Jones sharing why it’s critical for music creators to participate in the democratic process, and sending the message to elected officials that music creators vote.
Throughout the campaign, @ASCAP socials will feature educational content and personal messages about the importance of voting from ASCAP members across every genre. The initial list includes LENA, Blu June, Pinar Toprak, 310babii and more, and ASCAP will also amplify “get out the vote” messages from other top ASCAP creators partnered with HeadCount including Olivia Rodrigo, Alicia Keys and Kehlani.
“Whether it is protecting creators’ rights through copyright law or new artificial intelligence regulations, policy directly impacts our members’ livelihoods. It’s vital for music creators to stay engaged with democracy and that starts with voting,” says ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews. “It’s time to show elected officials that they should listen to more than just our members’ songs, because music creators vote.”
“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with ASCAP to empower music creators and their communities to vote in the upcoming elections. ASCAP Citizen embraces music’s power to bring people together – and music creators’ power as advocates for making our voices heard,” adds Lucille Wenegieme, Executive Director of HeadCount.
For the third election year in a row, ASCAP is an official partner of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17. ASCAP Citizen will engage in online and on-the-ground grassroots voter registration mobilization throughout the summer and fall, and will shift to get-out-the-vote efforts in the days leading up to Election Day, including early voting efforts for Vote Early Day on Oct. 29.