117 Entertainment has announced the promotions of Jessica Vandergriff and Mae Dowda in the publicity department.
Vandergriff has been promoted from Publicity Manager to Director of Publicity. She is an Ohio native and graduate of Western Kentucky University. Vandergirff moved to Nashville in the summer of 2020 with a B.A. in public relations. After starting her career in book publishing, she joined 117 in June 2021 as the Publicity Manager, where she has been responsible for overseeing the public image and media strategy for 117’s diverse roster of clients.
Dowda came to Nashville from Alabama to pursue a career in public relations with dreams of working in music. Before coming to 117, she worked with clients in the tech, product and B2C sectors as a publicist for another entertainment group and an account coordinator. She began at 117 during the summer of 2021 as an intern before she took the role of Publicity and Tour Marketing Manager. In this role, Dowda takes charge of 117’s tour marketing department as well as supports the rest of the team in other publicity matters.
CMHOF Features David Hood In Nashville Cats Program
Pictured (L-R): Dan Penn, Patterson Hood, Jim Horn, David Hood, Richard Bennett and Vice President of Museum Services Michael Gray at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (CMHOF) featured renowned bassist David Hood in a program for its in-depth interview series, Nashville Cats. The ongoing series highlights musicians and session singers who have played important roles in support of artists in either the recording studio or on concert tours.
As a member of the famous Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (also known as “The Swampers“), Hood has created an unforgettable body of recorded work during his more than 60-year career. His first sessions included the 1960s R&B hits “I’m Your Puppet” by James & Bobby Purify and “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)” by Aretha Franklin.
Hood became one of the most respected and in-demand studio bassists in R&B, pop and country music. While he was based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama—where he co-founded Muscle Shoals Sound Studio—Hood also logged considerable session work in Memphis and Nashville. He supplied the famous bass line and catchy solo spot on the Staple Singers’ “I’ll Take You There” and lent his groove to classic albums by CMHOF member Willie Nelson (Phases and Stages), Paul Simon (There Goes Rhymin’ Simon) and Traffic (Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory).
The Nashville Cats program—which included a brief performance, as well as vintage photos, audio and film clips—was filmed and will premiere at a later date as part of the museum’s Live at the Hall digital programs series, available to stream on the museum’s website. After the program, Hood signed commemorative Hatch Show Print posters.
Rick Lang Signs With Billy Blue Publishing
Pictured (L-R): Jerry Salley, A&R/Creative Director, Billy Blue Records; Rick Lang; Joe Dan Cornett, Creative Director for Billy Blue Publishing
Billy Blue Publishing has signed multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Rick Lang.
With well over 100 cuts to his credit, including several album title tracks, over a dozen No. 1 hits and every song on the Grammy-nominated album Gonna Sing Gonna Shout, Lang has earned a spot as an established presence in the bluegrass community and beyond. Over the course of his career, Lang has received a nomination for a GMA Dove Award for his gospel release Look to the Light and a nomination for an IBMA Award in the Gospel Recorded Event Of The Year category for his single “Sailing On.”
Lang shares, “This is truly a blessing in my life. Not only am I grateful for the opportunity to continue to evolve and grow as a songwriter, but it’s fertile ground for someone like me who has a deep love and passion for writing bluegrass and Gospel music. Since the 2018 release of my Gonna Sing Gonna Shout project on Billy Blue Records, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with Jerry Salley, Joe Dan Cornett, and the amazing staff at Billy Blue and to collaborate with some of their top songwriters. It has been both fun and rewarding, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.”
Nashville Behind The Song Showcases The Kinleys & More
The Kinleys, Doug Johnson, Don Henry and Tiffany Goss will perform at the “Nashville Behind The Song” brunch at City Winery on Aug. 5.
Hosted by industry veteran Debbie Zavitson between 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., the event will transport attendees into the captivating world behind the songs that have become a soundtrack to countless lives.
The Kinleys—identical twins Jennifer and Heather Kinley—charged seven Billboard Hot Country songs between 1997 and 2000, including “Please,” “Just Between You and Me” and “Somebody’s Out There Watching.” When Zavitson first saw the sisters perform, she teamed up with renowned songwriter Doug Johnson, then head of Epic Nashville, to nurture and develop the act.
Johnson, now VP of A&R of Black River Entertainment, will be joining The Kinleys on stage. His career includes breaking country music records with artist Lee Brice‘s “Love Like Crazy.” The track spent an astonishing 56 weeks on the chart and was named Billboard‘s Song of the Year.
Grammy-winning songwriter Don Henry will also grace the stage, captivating the audience with the stories behind some of the biggest hits in country music history. Henry is known for his contributions to songs such as Miranda Lambert‘s “All Kinds Of Kinds” and Kathy Matea‘s “Where’ve You Been.”
Alabama-native songwriter Tiffany Goss will bring her expertise on authentic delivery and connecting with the audiences. She previously worked with Clay Walker, Chris Janson, Brooks & Dunn, Brett Young and Delta Rae.
For ticket information and further details about Nashville Behind The Song, click here.
UTA Promotes Brandi Brammer To Sr. VP, Global Music Operations
/by LB CantrellBrandi Brammer
UTA has elevated Nashville-based Brandi Brammer to Senior Vice President of Global Music Operations.
Rising from VP of People & Business Partnerships, Brammer will now lead the day-to-day operational work of UTA Music worldwide, spanning human resources, legal and business affairs, finance, facilities and technology initiatives, as the practice continues its expansion.
“I’m thrilled to take on this new leadership role during such a pivotal moment in the growth and evolution of UTA Music,” says Brammer. “This is such an incredible opportunity to foster synergy across so many integral parts of UTA Music on a global scale with the most talented people in the business.”
Brammer joined UTA in 2021 after serving at VP of Human Resources at WME and leading HR for its music division. Prior to that, she worked at CAA, helping triple the size of their Nashville office and eventually overseeing HR for the company’s music and sports divisions across the Southeast. Earlier in her career, Brammer worked at the Academy of Country Music as Director of Events.
“Brandi’s an exceptional leader who has played an integral role in growing our presence in Nashville and beyond. Her deep experience, proven track record and collaborative approach will be an invaluable asset as UTA Music continues to expand globally and scale our business on a global stage,” shares Scott Clayton, UTA Partner & Co-Head of Global Music.
UTA works with a wide range of established and emerging artists across all genres of the industry, including 21 Savage, Anitta, Ari Lennox, Bad Bunny, Bebe Rexha, Burna Boy, Cardi B, Central Cee, Common, Deadmau5, Demi Lovato, Florence + the Machine, Guns N’ Roses, Halsey, Illenium, J. Cole, James Blake, Jamey Johnson, Jason Derulo, Jimmy Eat World, Karol G, Kaskade, Latto, Lil Nas X, Lil Wayne, Lizzo, LL Cool J, Machine Gun Kelly, Marshmello, Michael Franti, Midland, Muse, My Morning Jacket, Offset, Paramore, Pitbull, Post Malone, Romeo Santos, Rosalía, Spoon, Sublime with Rome, The Jonas Brothers, The Kid Laroi, Toby Keith, Tori Kelly, Train, Tyler Hubbard, WizKid, YG and Young The Giant, among others.
Industry Ink: 117 Entertainment, CMHOF, Rick Lang, More
/by Caela Griffin117 Entertainment Promotes Jessica Vandergriff & Mae Dowda In Publicity
Jessica Vandergriff & Mae Dowda
117 Entertainment has announced the promotions of Jessica Vandergriff and Mae Dowda in the publicity department.
Vandergriff has been promoted from Publicity Manager to Director of Publicity. She is an Ohio native and graduate of Western Kentucky University. Vandergirff moved to Nashville in the summer of 2020 with a B.A. in public relations. After starting her career in book publishing, she joined 117 in June 2021 as the Publicity Manager, where she has been responsible for overseeing the public image and media strategy for 117’s diverse roster of clients.
Dowda came to Nashville from Alabama to pursue a career in public relations with dreams of working in music. Before coming to 117, she worked with clients in the tech, product and B2C sectors as a publicist for another entertainment group and an account coordinator. She began at 117 during the summer of 2021 as an intern before she took the role of Publicity and Tour Marketing Manager. In this role, Dowda takes charge of 117’s tour marketing department as well as supports the rest of the team in other publicity matters.
CMHOF Features David Hood In Nashville Cats Program
Pictured (L-R): Dan Penn, Patterson Hood, Jim Horn, David Hood, Richard Bennett and Vice President of Museum Services Michael Gray at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (CMHOF) featured renowned bassist David Hood in a program for its in-depth interview series, Nashville Cats. The ongoing series highlights musicians and session singers who have played important roles in support of artists in either the recording studio or on concert tours.
As a member of the famous Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (also known as “The Swampers“), Hood has created an unforgettable body of recorded work during his more than 60-year career. His first sessions included the 1960s R&B hits “I’m Your Puppet” by James & Bobby Purify and “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)” by Aretha Franklin.
Hood became one of the most respected and in-demand studio bassists in R&B, pop and country music. While he was based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama—where he co-founded Muscle Shoals Sound Studio—Hood also logged considerable session work in Memphis and Nashville. He supplied the famous bass line and catchy solo spot on the Staple Singers’ “I’ll Take You There” and lent his groove to classic albums by CMHOF member Willie Nelson (Phases and Stages), Paul Simon (There Goes Rhymin’ Simon) and Traffic (Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory).
The Nashville Cats program—which included a brief performance, as well as vintage photos, audio and film clips—was filmed and will premiere at a later date as part of the museum’s Live at the Hall digital programs series, available to stream on the museum’s website. After the program, Hood signed commemorative Hatch Show Print posters.
Rick Lang Signs With Billy Blue Publishing
Pictured (L-R): Jerry Salley, A&R/Creative Director, Billy Blue Records; Rick Lang; Joe Dan Cornett, Creative Director for Billy Blue Publishing
Billy Blue Publishing has signed multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Rick Lang.
With well over 100 cuts to his credit, including several album title tracks, over a dozen No. 1 hits and every song on the Grammy-nominated album Gonna Sing Gonna Shout, Lang has earned a spot as an established presence in the bluegrass community and beyond. Over the course of his career, Lang has received a nomination for a GMA Dove Award for his gospel release Look to the Light and a nomination for an IBMA Award in the Gospel Recorded Event Of The Year category for his single “Sailing On.”
Lang shares, “This is truly a blessing in my life. Not only am I grateful for the opportunity to continue to evolve and grow as a songwriter, but it’s fertile ground for someone like me who has a deep love and passion for writing bluegrass and Gospel music. Since the 2018 release of my Gonna Sing Gonna Shout project on Billy Blue Records, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with Jerry Salley, Joe Dan Cornett, and the amazing staff at Billy Blue and to collaborate with some of their top songwriters. It has been both fun and rewarding, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.”
Nashville Behind The Song Showcases The Kinleys & More
The Kinleys, Doug Johnson, Don Henry and Tiffany Goss will perform at the “Nashville Behind The Song” brunch at City Winery on Aug. 5.
Hosted by industry veteran Debbie Zavitson between 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., the event will transport attendees into the captivating world behind the songs that have become a soundtrack to countless lives.
The Kinleys—identical twins Jennifer and Heather Kinley—charged seven Billboard Hot Country songs between 1997 and 2000, including “Please,” “Just Between You and Me” and “Somebody’s Out There Watching.” When Zavitson first saw the sisters perform, she teamed up with renowned songwriter Doug Johnson, then head of Epic Nashville, to nurture and develop the act.
Johnson, now VP of A&R of Black River Entertainment, will be joining The Kinleys on stage. His career includes breaking country music records with artist Lee Brice‘s “Love Like Crazy.” The track spent an astonishing 56 weeks on the chart and was named Billboard‘s Song of the Year.
Grammy-winning songwriter Don Henry will also grace the stage, captivating the audience with the stories behind some of the biggest hits in country music history. Henry is known for his contributions to songs such as Miranda Lambert‘s “All Kinds Of Kinds” and Kathy Matea‘s “Where’ve You Been.”
Alabama-native songwriter Tiffany Goss will bring her expertise on authentic delivery and connecting with the audiences. She previously worked with Clay Walker, Chris Janson, Brooks & Dunn, Brett Young and Delta Rae.
For ticket information and further details about Nashville Behind The Song, click here.
CMA Welcomes New Women’s Leadership Academy Class
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Executive Coach Cory Colton, CMA Senior Vice President, Industry Relations & Philanthropy Tiffany Kerns, Heather Vassar, Halie Hampton Mosley, Allison Laughter, Samantha Borenstein, Rachel Powers, Mallori Kirchenschlager, Meg Kehoe, Kaitlyn Moore, Jessica Myers, Courtney Allen, Stephanie Davenport, Kylen Sharpe, Charlotte Burke Bass, Molly Shehan, Executive Coach Diane Watson and CMA CEO Sarah Trahern at the 2023 Women’s Leadership Academy Kick-Off Retreat on Monday, July 10 at CMA. (Not Pictured: Taylor Smith). Photo: Drew Noble/CMA
CMA has announced a new class for its Women’s Leadership Academy, which kicked off this week.
The professional development program, now in its second year, is an interactive group coaching experience for 15 high-performing, high-potential women leaders within country music. The 15-week program will include an initial one-on-one coaching session to establish individual goals and set success measures, seven educational sessions as a group, and group coaching sessions twice a month throughout the entirety of the program.
Cohort members will walk away with an expanded network, a roadmap for career growth, and improved leadership abilities. Session topics are expected to include leadership branding, imposter syndrome, establishing boundaries, managing conflict and stress, communication and leveraging influence.
“After our inaugural year last year, we were blown away at the conversation, community and genuine connection that was born from this program,” says Tiffany Kerns, CMA Senior Vice President, Industry Relations & Philanthropy. “We were reminded that true leadership starts with developing a system of support across our business, and through the incredible women in this program, that’s exactly what we’ve seen happen. There was no doubt that we would continue this program, and I am thrilled to welcome this year’s impressive class of women.”
Throughout the next 15 weeks, participants will be coached by expert executive coaches, Diane Watson, PCC, and Cory Colton, PCC, BCC, and will receive further insight surrounding increased self-awareness and how to use it strategically, confidence building and communicating effectively, managing inner criticism to unleash further potential, building a personal brand and networking successfully, as well as creating a better work-life integration by setting boundaries.
The new class of CMA’s Women’s Leadership Academy:
Courtney Allen (Senior Director of A&R, Concord Music Publishing)
Charlotte Burke Bass (Vice President of Nashville Operations, The Oriel Company)
Samantha Borenstein (Artist Manager, Sam I Am Entertainment)
Stephanie Davenport (Senior Director of A&R, Warner Music Nashville)
Halie Hampton Mosley (Vice President of Roster Operations, WHY&HOW)
Meg Kehoe (Head of Media, Sony Music Nashville)
Mallori Kirchenschlager (Business Manager, Luma Business Services)
Allison Laughter (Vice President of Digital, Marketing and Streaming, Red Light Management)
Kaitlyn Moore (Vice President of Marketing, mtheory)
Jessica Myers (Vice President of Rights Management, Big Machine Label Group)
Rachel Powers (Vice President, Messina Touring Group)
Kylen Sharpe (Agent, CAA)
Molly Shehan (Partner/Attorney, Milom Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan PLC)
Taylor Smith Tileston (Tour Manager, Little Big Town)
Heather Vassar (Vice President, EMPIRE)
Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith Announce ‘2023 Christmas Tour’ Dates
/by Lorie HollabaughAmy Grant and Michael W. Smith have announced the dates for their upcoming “2023 Christmas Tour” this holiday season.
Grant and Smith will kick off the co-headlining journey on Nov. 26 in Atlanta, making additional stops in Kansas City, Washington D.C., Dallas and more. All shows go on sale this Friday (July 14). The pair will be joined by special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys on the nine shows, including their first appearance together in New York City at Carnegie Hall on Dec. 5.
The concert will feature selections spanning the artists’ expansive Christmas repertoires and combine the vast collection of holiday albums between them. Following the nine-city run with Grant, Smith will continue the tour with Tait for eight more dates, hitting Fort Myers, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Bowling Green, Nashville and more, while Grant returns to Nashville for her “Christmas at the Ryman” residency with husband Vince Gill, which will kick off on Dec. 13.
In support of their longstanding relationship with Compassion International, Grant and Smith will bring awareness to their child sponsorship experience at each show. For more information, visit AmyGrant.com and MichaelWSmith.com.
“2023 Christmas Tour” Dates:
**Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and Michael Tait
*Michael W. Smith and Michael Tait
Nov. 26 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre**
Nov. 27 – Durham, NC – DPAC**
Nov. 30 – Kansas City, MO – Kansas City Music Hall**
Dec. 01 – Waukegan, IL – Genesee Theatre**
Dec. 04 – Tysons, VA (Washington, D.C.) – Capital One Hall**
Dec. 05 – New York, NY – Carnegie Hall**
Dec. 06 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre**
Dec. 09 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park**
Dec. 10 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre**
SMACKSongs & Worktape Music Partner To Sign McCoy Moore
/by Liza AndersonPictured (L-R): Carly Sater, Lee Krabel, McCoy Moore, Travis Gordon, Sam Sarno and Jeremy Groves
SMACKSongs and Worktape Music have partnered to sign McCoy Moore to a worldwide publishing deal.
The Lakeland, Florida native moved to Nashville after graduating from high school to pursue songwriting. Moore spent his first few years in town playing as many writers’ rounds as possible, sharing original music and releasing songs independently as an artist. He has since has garnered cuts with artists such as Shane Profitt and Bryce Mauldin.
“McCoy is not only an incredible talent but a great person as well,” says Lee Krabel, VP of Publishing at SMACK. “From our first meeting with McCoy and Travis [Gordon] we knew we had to figure out a way to all work together. We are excited to see what he can accomplish!”
“The SMACK team is a proven developer of talent and their enthusiasm for McCoy and his songs has been truly palpable,” adds Worktape Music’s Gordon. “I’m thrilled to partner with them to help make McCoy’s dreams become reality.”
“I’m super thankful for Lee and Travis, and my whole SMACKSongs/Worktape family,” says Moore. “I couldn’t be more excited to write songs and be surrounded by hardworking people every day in this next chapter of my career. Every time you walk into the office, you can tell everyone is happy to be there and I feel that same way. I’m grateful for good folks believing in what I bring to the table, and I’m excited to get to work!”
Farm Aid To Return To Indiana
/by Lorie HollabaughWillie Nelson performs at Farm Aid 2022. Photo: Sharon Carone
Farm Aid is returning this year to Noblesville, Indiana on Sept. 23 at Ruoff Music Center.
Performers for Farm Aid 2023 will include Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds) and Margo Price, as well as Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson, Allison Russell, The String Cheese Incident and Particle Kid.
The festival will highlight the work of family farmers to address climate change through regenerative, organic and sustainable farming practices, and will showcase these innovative climate champions on the Farm Aid stage and throughout the event. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Saturday, July 15, at 10 a.m. ET, at LiveNation.com.
Indiana has hosted Farm Aid concerts three times, and this marks the second festival in Noblesville. Farm Aid IV took place at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis in 1990, and Farm Aid 2001: A Concert for America was held in Noblesville just weeks after the terrorist attacks of 2001.
“Family farmers have the solutions to some of our toughest challenges,” says Farm Aid President and Founder Willie Nelson. “As we face a changing climate, farmers in Indiana, across the Midwest and all over the country are farming in ways that create more resilient farms to build healthy soils and protect our water.”
“We are honored and excited to bring the Farm Aid experience back to Indiana. My home state holds deep meaning for me and for the generations of family farmers who have dedicated their lives to caring for the Earth and bringing us good food,”says Farm Aid Co-Founder John Mellencamp.
Fred Rubenstein Joins Sony Music Nashville As VP, Digital Marketing
/by LB CantrellFred Rubenstein. Photo: Rebecca Lader
Sony Music Nashville has appointed Fred Rubenstein as Vice President, Digital Marketing, effective immediately.
Rubenstein will be responsible for overseeing the digital marketing team and leading the strategy, execution and implementation of innovative social media and digital marketing campaigns across the Sony Music Nashville roster. He will also focus on exploring new partner/platform opportunities that will enable digital discovery, enhance artists’ brands and drive consumption.
Rubenstein will report to Jennifer Way (Senior Vice President, Marketing) and relocate to Nashville.
Way comments, “Fred is a highly respected digital marketing executive who isn’t afraid to break the mold to try something new. He is a natural leader and collaborator, and I’m looking forward to adding his fresh, innovative perspective and broad digital expertise into our marketing strategy as we continue to deliver unique, memorable campaigns that amplify our artists’ voices and their music.”
“I am very excited to join a team that is already is already pushing the boundaries for their artists in the digital space. The vision and outlook that Sony Music Nashville has for being at the forefront of this space is super exciting and I appreciate their trust in leading that. I look forward to continuing this mission by amplifying unique digital campaigns for and with, our artists,” Rubenstein adds.
Rubenstein was most recently Senior Manager, Creator Acquisitions & Development for Amazon’s live streaming service Twitch, where he managed deals and accounts with billion-dollar companies and on-boarded new talent from the music, gaming and sports spaces. Notable projects included WWE, The Needle Drop and Mike Shinoda. Prior to his role at Twitch, he was a member of digital marketing teams at Elektra Music Group and Roadrunner Records where he spearheaded digital campaigns for Slipknot, Sturgill Simpson, Turnstile, Trivium and more.
Rubenstein is a graduate of Monmouth University where he received a B.A. in marketing.
Recording Academy Raises Annual Membership Fees
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Recording Academy has raised its annual membership fees from $100 to $150. The increase begins on Aug. 1, but any dues submitted on or before July 31 will reflect the old rate.
Since the last time the Recording Academy increased membership in 2000, the organization has organized over 650 events across 12 Chapters, provided $110 million in aid through MusiCares and actively supported the passage of numerous bills at both the state and federal level to protect creators’ rights, in addition to celebrating and recognizing Grammy Award nominees and winners.
According to Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr., if the fee increase causes a member a hardship, they will make accommodations to help, as they did during the pandemic. Mason reports a small but significant percentage of members were granted a fee waiver during the pandemic and that some people paid double dues during COVID to support people who weren’t able to pay.
“If people do have hardships [with this fee increase], we’re going to continue that policy,” he said to Billboard. “It’s not about trying to extract money from people that don’t have it. It’s just trying to make a fair value. So, when someone says we can’t afford to play $150, we’re going to say, ‘OK, what can you afford? Oh, you can’t afford it, No problem. We want you as a member regardless.’”
The Academy also has a waiver policy on entry fees. All professional and voting members of the Recording Academy receive five “courtesy entries” per year. If they choose to enter more than five entries, they must pay. This year, the fee is $40 for entries made between July 17-31, $75 for entries made between Aug. 1-23 and $125 for entries made between Aug. 24-31.
The Academy reports any member burdened by the entry fees can request the fees be waived by reaching out to the awards department. It justifies charging a fee for any member making more than five entries, saying, “The per-entry fee structure encourages entrants to consider the value of each entry and make mindful decisions to put forward work that they truly believe is Grammy-worthy.”
George Strait To Headline ATLive In October
/by Caela GriffinATLive, developed and promoted by AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), is once again bringing some of the biggest artists to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The multi-day music event returns on Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 with a roster of superstar artists from country and Latin music.
Saturday’s lineup will offer a star-studded extravaganza with country icon George Strait, eight-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood, the legendary Willie Nelson & Family and six-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town.
Friday night (Oct. 20) will feature an exciting Latin lineup, including Grupo Firme, J Balvin, Farruko and Yahritza Y Su Escencia.
Tickets for each night go on sale Friday, July 21 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.
“We are extremely excited to once again bring an incredible lineup of artists to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for ATLive,” says Doug Roberts, VP of Stadium Events and Premium Sales, AMB Sports and Entertainment. “The ATLive concert series has quickly become one of the can’t-miss concert events of the year and we look forward to welcoming fans of both Latin and country music for two great nights at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in October.”
ATLive, powered by Ticketmaster and presented by Sweetwater Brewing Company and Wells Fargo, hosted six shows at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with nearly 300,000 people in attendance during its first three years. Past stars include Eric Church, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Billy Joel, Miranda Lambert, Metallica, Lionel Richie, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, George Strait, Keith Urban and more. ATLive is produced by AMBSE in partnership with Messina Touring Group.
Tickets On Sale Now For 2023 SOURCE Nashville Hall Of Fame Awards
/by Liza AndersonTickets are now available for the 2023 SOURCE Nashville Hall of Fame Awards, taking place Tuesday, Aug. 29 at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in the Historic Municipal Auditorium.
Individual tickets are $95 for SOURCE members and $105 for the general public.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the SOURCE Nashville Hall of Fame Awards. The special event will be presented by Springer Mountain Farms and hosted by award-winning artists Brenda Lee and Jeannie Seely.
The annual awards recognizes a select group of “Women Behind The Music,” inducting them into the SOURCE Nashville Hall of Fame. The 2023 inductees include Marcie Allen, Renee Bell, Janice Jackson, Jackie Patillo, Becky Shanks, Denise Stiff and Valerie Summers.
For more information, click here.