Charlie Worsham Shares Preview Of New Project ‘Compadres’

Charlie Worsham was celebrated by Warner Music Nashville Tuesday evening (Aug. 1), as they treated industry guests to an advance listen of his forthcoming album, Compadres, at the label headquarters on Music Row.

Joined by Warner Music Nashville Co-Chair & Co-President Cris Lacy and producer Jaren Johnston, Worsham shared five songs from the new collection, each featuring a superstar collaborator. More details about the project will be revealed soon.

Music Row Build Hosts Porch Party Series

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville’s Music Row Build has continued its Porch Party Series, bringing guests together for an intimate porch dining experience. Proceeds benefit the Music Row Build, whose mission is to bring the music community together to support Nashville’s affordable housing crisis through education, advocacy and experiencing hope in action at the Habitat build site.

July’s dinner was hosted by veteran publishers Courtney Crist and Dave Pacula. Upcoming dates for the rest of the Porch Party Series are Aug. 24, Sept. 21, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26.

For more information, contact Sherry Stinson at sstinson@habitatnashville.org.

Chris Martin Leads Presentation At Frist Art Museum 

The Frist Art Museum in Nashville recently invited C.F. (Chris) Martin, IV. to share the history of Martin Guitar in conjunction with their exhibit “Stringed Stories: The Guitar in American Art.”

To the delight of the standing-room-only crowd of 300 guests, Martin displayed and discussed priceless guitars and prototypes from the Martin Museum in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. He was joined on stage by visual artist Robert Goetzl, who has designed and hand-painted several Martin guitar models over the years, and Martin Clinician and singer-songwriter Craig Thatcher, who played the instruments.

Afterward, Martin held a meet and greet where he autographed wooden sound hole souvenirs and took photos with attendees. The Stringed Stories exhibit is open through Aug. 13.

Rachael Hession has joined TRIBL Records as VP of National Promotion.

Hession studied marketing at Taylor University in Indiana, and prior to joining TRIBL, served as Manager of National Promotion at Capitol Christian Music Group. She helped launch the careers for award-winning artists Anne Wilson and We The Kingdom, and promoted over 25 No. 1 singles. Recently, she founded The Springboard Music Podcast.

In Hession’s new role, she will oversee the radio promotion, marketing and brand development for TRIBL and its partnering company’s roster. Founded in 2020 by Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay, Norman Gyamfi, Stephanie Valcarcel and Mary Sirois, the company is home to Grammy-winning Maverick City Music as well as JJ Hairston, TRIBL (artist collective), Naomi Raine, JWLKRS Worship, Maverick City Musica, ReFRESH Worship, Travis Greene, Forward City Music, Tim Bowman, One Voice, Jimmy Levy, Sons The Band and Family Music.

“We are excited and honored to have the gift and talents of Rachael Hession join our family. We all knew instantly she understood the vision and assignment of our label. TRIBL is more than a group of individuals or space, it’s the point of genesis of a new worship sound, and Rachael will help further this mission,” says Gyamfi.

“Rachael Hession is an excellent executive who embodies our company’s mission,” adds Jay.

“I found TRIBL during the pandemic,” says Hession. “Their music gave me a sense of community and togetherness that I desperately needed. It’s an honor to be joining a team that has personally affected me so deeply. I am excited to be partnering with them in building memories and lasting relationships with radio personnel and listeners across the globe.”

Industry media exec Tamara Saviano has been named manager of Guy Clark, LLC.

In her new position, Saviano will help manage the company devoted to Clark’s legacy and guide future projects for the LLC, including a brand new merchandise line, new music from demos, a new book on the songwriting legend and a possible future Guy Clark Music Festival as well. Saviano will also serve on the Board of Directors of the LLC, along with Clark’s grandson Dylan, Verlon Thompson, Rodney Crowell and Scott Robinson.

Saviano spent countless hours over a period of five years collaborating with Clark and was a director and producer on the award-winning documentary on his life, Without Getting Killed or Caught, which received the Louis Black Lone Star award at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival.

She was also honored with the Belmont Book Award for her work on Without Getting Killed Or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark, and was awarded the Darrell K Royal Texas Music Legend Award from the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association. She has worked for decades in Nashville in artist management, project management and consulting, and is also a former music journalist (Country Music Magazine) and television producer (Great American Country).

Saviano can be reached at tsaviano61@icloud.com.

Blake Nixon has joined Triple Tigers Records as Director of Southeast Promotion.

A Belmont University graduate, Nixon was formerly Director of Streaming at Show Dog Nashville prior to joining Triple Tigers, with previous stints at In2une Music and Warner Music Group as well. He will based in Nashville and can be reached at blake@tripletigers.com.

“We are very fortunate to be able to add Blake to our ambush of tigers,” says Kevin Herring, Senior Vice President, Promotion, Triple Tigers Records. “He brings wealth of experience, energy and spirit to our staff.”

Chris Tomlin is celebrating his 21st No. 1 at Christian radio with Grammy-nominated song “Holy Forever.”

The song was co-written with Jenn Johnson and Brian Johnson of Bethel Music, Phil Wickham and Jason Ingram. It tops both Billboard‘s Christian Airplay and AC charts as well as both MediaBase’s Christian AC and Christian Audience charts this week.

“I really don’t know what to say right now… I remember over 20 years ago being told that radio wouldn’t play worship music. So, to fast forward to today and not only have another number one radio song but to have the ongoing opportunity to help give people a voice to worship God through radio, through streaming, through live events, and through songs being led in the church… is something I will never take for granted,” Tomlin shares. “I could never have imagined the doors and opportunities God would open up and I am so excited, and expectant for what’s to come next. Thank you radio for all you have done and all you continue to do…”

Tomlin recently launched ticket sales for his 12-city “An Evening of Worship” scheduled for this fall, with concerts already sold out in San Diego and Sacramento.