MusicRow‘s Rising Women on the Row Class of 2023. Pictured (L-R): Jackie Jones, Stacy Blythe, Martha Earls, Beth Hamilton, Anna Weisband, Brittany Schaffer. Photo: Steve Lowry
Bobby Karl Works The Room: Chapter 666
Rising Women on the Row celebrated its 10th anniversary in style on Thursday morning (March 23).
Staged as an annual breakfast gala by MusicRow at the Omni Hotel’s ballroom, the event honors worthy women in the Nashville entertainment business. Rising Women on the Row provided inspiration, encouragement and an emotional-support gathering for its attendees.
This event has become a key date on the music-biz social calendar, which was evidenced by a capacity crowd of 550 and sponsorship tables hosted by more than two dozen top Music City firms.
“Welcome to the 10th anniversary of ‘Rising Women on the Row,’” greeted MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson. “You have supported this event…and brought your positive energy.” He noted that Rising Women has honored 55 women to date who have “inspired us every step of their careers.”
Lynn Oliver-Cline speaks at Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Steve Lowry
This year’s keynote was sounded by previous honoree Lynn Oliver-Cline. During a Q&A with Robertson, the River House Artists exec advised, “You have to have a thick skin in this business. You have to learn to manage the highs and the lows. You just have to work through it. And you’re not in in alone.” When bad times come, “You’ve gotta stay strong for everyone around you. Tomorrow is a new day.”
Nearly all of this year’s speakers, including her, spoke of “having it all,” combining a successful career with raising a family.
“They represent a commitment to excellence,” said Robertson of the six 2023 honorees. He brought on MusicRow Director of Operations LB Cantrell to assist in the Rising Women presentations.
Many of the honorees brought their children to the event, including Big Loud Records promotion exec Stacy Blythe. “Stay confident in your vision, and you will achieve great things,” she advised. Blythe noted that many of her label’s department heads are female and that her own promotion department is 70% women.
Neon Coast owner Martha Earls brought her 9- and 11-year-old daughters on stage. “You can accomplish all that you want to accomplish,” she said. “Be the person now that you needed when you were younger.”
“I’ve been coming to this event for many years,” reflected WME agent Beth Hamilton. “I love it. [This community] is a daily source of encouragement.”
The RIAA’s Jackie Jones suggested, “Be kind to others and leave things better than you found them.” She, too, introduced her daughter to the crowd. “We want to make bringing our families [to work] the rule rather than the exception.”
Brittany Schaffer recently left her executive position at Spotify to become a dean at Belmont University. She grew weepy as she talked about her husband and family. “You can have it all,” she promised.
“This season, the mountains are way higher and the lows are so much lower,” said Sony Music Publishing VP Anna Weisband. “Thank you for honoring me. I love this event so much, and I always leave here so inspired. I am lifted up and encouraged.”
And that, my friends, is what it’s all about.
Erika Wollam Nichols, Shannan Hatch, Rachel Whitney, Diane Pearson, Lori Badgett, Tiffany Dunn, Leslie Roberts, Kelli Currier, Ebie McFarland, Sheree Spoltore, Preshus Harris, Caryl Atwood and many more femme fabulons attended, as did such male supporters as Rusty Gaston, Jon Platt, Mike Molinar, Woody Bomar, Charlie Cook, B.J. Hill, Jimmy Wheeler, Kerry O’Neil, Dale Bobo, Allen Brown, Jay Williams and Todd Cassetty.
Presenting sponsors City National Bank and Loeb & Loeb filled their tables with greats, as did such folks as Red Light, Warners, Tri Star, BMI, SESAC, BBR, CMA, Spotify, The AMG, Safford Motley, Oh Creative, Black River, Wrensong, FBMM, Opry Entertainment, Pinnacle and Riser House.
We all feasted on the Omni’s perfectly scrambled eggs, sausage balls, biscuits, bacon, melon, strawberries, pineapple and cheesy potatoes.
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow‘s LB Cantrell, honoree Stacy Blythe, MusicRow‘s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow‘s LB Cantrell, honoree Martha Earls, MusicRow‘s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow‘s LB Cantrell, honoree Beth Hamilton, MusicRow‘s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow’s LB Cantrell, honoree Jackie Jones, MusicRow‘s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow’s LB Cantrell, honoree Brittany Schaffer, MusicRow‘s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow‘s LB Cantrell, honoree Anna Weisband, MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
DISClaimer Single Reviews: Luke Combs’ ‘Mighty Voice Is Unfurled In Majesty’
/by Robert K OermannLuke Combs. Photo: Jeremy Cowart
Is there a more country-music sounding first name than Luke? Discuss.
In the meantime, give a Disc of the Day award to Luke Combs and a DisCovery Award to Luke Grimes.
There’s a lot more to like in today’s country round-up. If you want to feel good about the genre again, I prescribe a listening session that includes Bailey Zimmerman, Carly Pearce, Tim Dugger and the two unrelated Evans folks, Morgan and Tony.
TIM DUGGER / “Buy a Bar”
Writers: Brandon Kinney/Josh Thompson; Producer: Brandon Hood; Label: Curb Records
Cleverly penned and a raucous ride. The video is wonderfully good humored and self deprecating. Recommended.
BAILEY ZIMMERMAN / “Religiously “
Writers: Alex Palmer/Austin Shawn/Bailey Zimmerman/Frank Romano/Marty James; Producers: Austin Shawn/Joel Bruyere; Label: Warner Music Nashville/Elektra
This heartache lament is the title tune of his forthcoming album. It’s his most expressive performance to date, full of the ache and woe of someone who has lost true love and won’t ever get it back.
CHARLES ESTEN / “One Good Move”
Writers: Charles Esten/Sam Backoff/Zarni DeVette/Elise Hayes; Producer: Marshall Altman; Label: none listed
The Nashville TV series alumnus is now on the hit Netflix series Outer Banks. But he continues to pursue his country-music dream in Music City. His latest begins as a soft piano ballad and builds to a super-melodic, oomphy, chesty anthem of loss and regret. Lend him your ears.
MARCUS MUMFORD & MAREN MORRIS / “Look at Us Now”
Writers: Marcus Mumford/Blake Mills; Producer: Blake Mills; Label: Atlantic
A sonic wonderland. It’s currently an Amazon exclusive that will hopefully get wider distribution.
ANN-MARGRET, T.G. SHEPPARD & PETE TOWNSEND / “Bye Bye Love”
Writers: Boudleaux Bryant/Felice Bryant: Producer: none listed; Label: Cleopatra Records
The vocals are compressed to the max, and the mix is muddy. But, hey, she’s a legend, so you know you want to hear it, right? T.G. holds up his end of the duet expertly. Townsend’s guitar gets in a few licks, especially in the finale. By the way, Ann-Margret began her recording career on Music Row.
DYLAN SCOTT & JASON CRABB / “Good Morning Mercy”
Writers: Jason Crabb/Jay DeMarcus/Caleb Ward/Jordan Ward; Producers: Jay DeMarcus; Label: Red Street Records
The song has already been a Christian-music hit for the electrifying Crabb. Teamed with Curb’s Scott, it gets a new lease on life. Crabb takes a high-harmony vocal while Scott holds down the melody, and both men take admirable solo spots.
LUKE COMBS / “5 Leaf Clover”
Writers: Luke Combs/Jessi Alexander/Chase McGill; Producers: Luke Combs/Chip Matthews/Jonathan Singleton; Label: River House/Columbia Nashville
His heart is in his throat on this beautiful song of gratitude and blessings. His mighty voice is unfurled in majesty as he soars professing love on the choruses. The production is wonderfully shaded and restrained. The new Combs album drops tomorrow, and that is where you’ll find this mini masterpiece.
THE HAMMOND BROTHERS / “Cap Guns and Skinny Horses”
Writers: Dale Hammond/Gale Hammonds; Producers: none listed; Label: Dynasty
Very enjoyable. Jangly and thumping with hearty heartland harmonies. A nostalgia-tinged reverie with warmth and spirit.”
CARLY PEARCE / “Should’ve Known Better – Live From Music City”
Writers: Carly Pearce/Jordan Reynolds/Emily Shackelton; Prodcuers: Carly Pearce/Dave Clauss; Label: Big Machine
I don’t usually review live tracks, but this is a special case — a superb country singer at the top of her game who sounds just as good in person as she does in the studio. It’s totally cool when the gals in the audience sing along.
MORGAN EVANS / “On My Own Again”
Writers: Chris DeStefano/Geoff Warburton/Morgan Evans/Zach Kale; Produced by: Chris DeStefano; Label: Warner Music Nashville
Breezy, flowing and wafting — he’s on the road in the wake of a breakup. The guitar plucking is pretty special, too. Marvelously listenable.
TONY EVANS JR. / “Kids We Never Had”
Writers: Fred Wilhelm/Tony Evans Jr.; Producer: Ron Fair; Label: BFD
He’s a smooth, intimate-sounding baritone with a voice to get lost in. It didn’t work out between them, but sometimes he muses about what might have been. This is Evans’ second stunning performance in this column in as many weeks. Surely stardom awaits.
LUKE GRIMES / “Oh Ohio”
Writers: Jessi Alexander/Jon Randall/ Luke Grimes; Producer: Dave Cobb; Label: UMG Nashville, Warner Chappell Music
His vocal rasp is completely gripping as he slowly makes his way through this ballad of sorrowful farewell.
Bobby Karl Works The Room: Rising Women On The Row Hits An Emotional Bullseye
/by Bobby KarlMusicRow‘s Rising Women on the Row Class of 2023. Pictured (L-R): Jackie Jones, Stacy Blythe, Martha Earls, Beth Hamilton, Anna Weisband, Brittany Schaffer. Photo: Steve Lowry
Bobby Karl Works The Room: Chapter 666
Rising Women on the Row celebrated its 10th anniversary in style on Thursday morning (March 23).
Staged as an annual breakfast gala by MusicRow at the Omni Hotel’s ballroom, the event honors worthy women in the Nashville entertainment business. Rising Women on the Row provided inspiration, encouragement and an emotional-support gathering for its attendees.
This event has become a key date on the music-biz social calendar, which was evidenced by a capacity crowd of 550 and sponsorship tables hosted by more than two dozen top Music City firms.
“Welcome to the 10th anniversary of ‘Rising Women on the Row,’” greeted MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson. “You have supported this event…and brought your positive energy.” He noted that Rising Women has honored 55 women to date who have “inspired us every step of their careers.”
Lynn Oliver-Cline speaks at Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Steve Lowry
This year’s keynote was sounded by previous honoree Lynn Oliver-Cline. During a Q&A with Robertson, the River House Artists exec advised, “You have to have a thick skin in this business. You have to learn to manage the highs and the lows. You just have to work through it. And you’re not in in alone.” When bad times come, “You’ve gotta stay strong for everyone around you. Tomorrow is a new day.”
Nearly all of this year’s speakers, including her, spoke of “having it all,” combining a successful career with raising a family.
“They represent a commitment to excellence,” said Robertson of the six 2023 honorees. He brought on MusicRow Director of Operations LB Cantrell to assist in the Rising Women presentations.
Many of the honorees brought their children to the event, including Big Loud Records promotion exec Stacy Blythe. “Stay confident in your vision, and you will achieve great things,” she advised. Blythe noted that many of her label’s department heads are female and that her own promotion department is 70% women.
Neon Coast owner Martha Earls brought her 9- and 11-year-old daughters on stage. “You can accomplish all that you want to accomplish,” she said. “Be the person now that you needed when you were younger.”
“I’ve been coming to this event for many years,” reflected WME agent Beth Hamilton. “I love it. [This community] is a daily source of encouragement.”
The RIAA’s Jackie Jones suggested, “Be kind to others and leave things better than you found them.” She, too, introduced her daughter to the crowd. “We want to make bringing our families [to work] the rule rather than the exception.”
Brittany Schaffer recently left her executive position at Spotify to become a dean at Belmont University. She grew weepy as she talked about her husband and family. “You can have it all,” she promised.
“This season, the mountains are way higher and the lows are so much lower,” said Sony Music Publishing VP Anna Weisband. “Thank you for honoring me. I love this event so much, and I always leave here so inspired. I am lifted up and encouraged.”
And that, my friends, is what it’s all about.
Erika Wollam Nichols, Shannan Hatch, Rachel Whitney, Diane Pearson, Lori Badgett, Tiffany Dunn, Leslie Roberts, Kelli Currier, Ebie McFarland, Sheree Spoltore, Preshus Harris, Caryl Atwood and many more femme fabulons attended, as did such male supporters as Rusty Gaston, Jon Platt, Mike Molinar, Woody Bomar, Charlie Cook, B.J. Hill, Jimmy Wheeler, Kerry O’Neil, Dale Bobo, Allen Brown, Jay Williams and Todd Cassetty.
Presenting sponsors City National Bank and Loeb & Loeb filled their tables with greats, as did such folks as Red Light, Warners, Tri Star, BMI, SESAC, BBR, CMA, Spotify, The AMG, Safford Motley, Oh Creative, Black River, Wrensong, FBMM, Opry Entertainment, Pinnacle and Riser House.
We all feasted on the Omni’s perfectly scrambled eggs, sausage balls, biscuits, bacon, melon, strawberries, pineapple and cheesy potatoes.
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow‘s LB Cantrell, honoree Stacy Blythe, MusicRow‘s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow‘s LB Cantrell, honoree Martha Earls, MusicRow‘s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow‘s LB Cantrell, honoree Beth Hamilton, MusicRow‘s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow’s LB Cantrell, honoree Jackie Jones, MusicRow‘s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow’s LB Cantrell, honoree Brittany Schaffer, MusicRow‘s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow‘s LB Cantrell, honoree Anna Weisband, MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Steve Lowry
Caleb Chapman Inks With Concord Music Publishing
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Concord’s Ashley Nite, Brad Kennard, Caleb Chapman, Concord’s Melissa Spillman and Jaclyn McDonald. Photo: Brandon Smith Media
Caleb Chapman, lead songwriter and vocalist of indie rock band Colony House, has signed with Concord Music Publishing.
Originally from Franklin, Tennessee, brothers Caleb and Will Chapman formed Colony House with Scott Mills and Parke Cottrell. Their 2014 debut album, When I Was Younger, included single the “Silhouettes,” which became the No. 1 most-played track on Sirius XM’s Alt Nation for four months straight.
They saw continued success with their album Only the Lonely in 2017, which paid tribute to the vintage sounds of Roy Orbison and the Beach Boys and featured “You Know It,” the surf-rock hit that went viral on TikTok. The track has amassed over 100 million streams to date, and was also featured as the soundtrack to Samsung Mobile’s nationwide ad campaign.
In January of 2020, the band released Leave What’s Lost Behind, and completed half of their 40-city headline tour before the pandemic forced them to pause. They found different ways to continue to create, producing and directing a full-length feature film, Everybody’s Looking For Some Light, which was an official selection at the Nashville and Knoxville Film Festivals.
Chapman and the band have had major sync placements in advertisements for Toyota, Samsung, JetBlue and T-Mobile. Colony House’s fourth album, The Cannonballers, debuted in February. In that same month, they kicked off their “Cannonballers Tour” to a sold-out audience at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and will be performing at Bonnaroo this June.
“We are so excited to bring Caleb on to the Concord roster,” says Melissa Spillman, VP A&R at Concord Music Publishing in Nashville. “His artistry and vision to grow his music is a perfect fit for our culture. Over the last ten years, Colony House has amassed a growing fanbase and an impressive catalog of hits and sync placements, and we look forward to helping Caleb continue to develop his career with us at Concord.”
“I have so much respect for Concord and the incredible work they do on behalf of their songwriters,” says Chapman. “I am passionate about telling stories with songs and connecting with people through music and it’s a true gift when you find people who share in that passion and are willing to come along side you to help tell those stories. I know I am the new kid on the ‘Concord block,’ but it already feels like family here!”
Chris Janson Celebrates Five-Year Opry Member Anniversary
/by Lorie HollabaughChris Janson performs wearing Johnny Cash’s topcoat on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Photo: Courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry/Chris Hollo
Chris Janson celebrated a special anniversary this week as he stepped back into the legendary circle to commemorate five years as a Grand Ole Opry member.
Cumulus’ Charlie Cook, BMLG Records’ Jimmy Harnen and iHeartRadio’s Gator Harrison joined Chris Janson with Minnie Pearl’s ‘85 Cadillac. Photo: Courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry/Chris Hollo
To mark this career milestone, Janson thought it was only fitting to honor the Opry legends who have come before him, rolling up to the Opry artist entrance Tuesday night (March 21) as the newest owner of Minnie Pearl’s famous yellow Cadillac, and performing a rendition of “Folsom Prison Blues,” sporting Johnny Cash’s topcoat.
In 2018 at Janson’s sold-out Ryman Auditorium show, Opry member Keith Urban surprised him live onstage with his official Opry invite. A month later, on March 20, the multi-Platinum singer became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. As superstar Garth Brooks handed Janson his Opry membership award, Brooks proclaimed, “Chris, it is my honor to welcome you to the family. This will be — no matter how many times you look back on it — the greatest night of your music career.”
“Wow, what a wonderful day! Humbled and grateful to be celebrating five years as a Grand Ole Opry member,” Janson exclaimed during the special evening. “The Opry is home and it’s one of my very favorite places to play. I cherish the history, the legends that came before me and all those that continue to play. I bought Minnie Pearl’s last yellow Cadillac and a coat from Johnny Cash to preserve the history of our beloved Country music because it’s important. I’m a proud Opry member!”
Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, More To Play ACM Lifting Lives Topgolf Concert
/by Lorie HollabaughACM Lifting Lives has added an all-star Concert On The Green to its annual Topgolf fundraiser on Wednesday, May 10 at Topgolf The Colony, ahead of the 58th ACM Awards.
Taking place after the golf tournament, the concert brings reigning ACM Album of the Year winner Morgan Wallen, reigning ACM Songwriter of the Year Hardy, reigning ACM New Female Artist and Song of the Year winner Lainey Wilson, Ernest, Bailey Zimmerman, and DJ 13lackbeard to the stage on the Topgolf green to raise money and awareness for ACM Lifting Lives.
The separately ticketed concert will be presented by VGT by Aristocrat Gaming, and General Admission tickets on the green are separate from the Topgolf Tee-Off and Rock On tournament access and will be available to ACM Members, ACM A-List subscribers, 58th ACM Awards ticket holders, and Topgolf Friends and Family through an exclusive presale starting today (March 23). Remaining tickets will be available for a general public on-sale beginning this Friday, March 24 through AXS. Those who have purchased bays for golf will be able to remain in their bay for the concert, with the bay serving as a suite to watch the show.
“ACM Lifting Lives does great work providing aid in times of need to folks inside and outside of the music industry,” Wallen shares.“My band and I are excited to help them raise funds to continue doing this amazing work.”
“The support of country music artists and the industry as a whole are who make the impactful work of ACM Lifting Lives possible,” says ACM Lifting Lives Executive Director Lyndsay Cruz. “We are so thankful to Morgan, Hardy, Lainey, Ernest, Bailey and DJ 13lackbeard for volunteering their time to help us raise money and awareness, and we know music fans in Texas will be blown away by this all-star lineup!”
In addition to distributing more than $4 million to date through its Covid Relief Fund, ACM Lifting Lives provides critical support through the Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund, annual commitments to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Music Health Alliance, and the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, and individual grants to organizations that reach communities all across America.
City National Bank Opens New Office At 17th & Grand
/by Sherod RobertsonCity National Bank’s Nashville Entertainment Team
City National Bank has officially opened its new office space at 17th & Grand. Located at 1005 17th Ave. S., Suite 600, the new location marks City National Bank’s presence on Music Row for more than a decade.
The bank has a long and proud history of serving the entertainment industry in Nashville and across the country. City National Bank’s Nashville Entertainment Team is led by Sr. VP, Manager, Diane Pearson and Sr. VP, Manager, Lori Badgett.
City National Bank opened their previous Music Row office at 54 Music Sq. E., in 2011 with a celebratory grand opening on Sept. 12, 2011.
Frank Ray Most-Added At Country Radio With “Somebody Else’s Whiskey”
/by Caela GriffinPictured (L-R, front row): Lexi Willson, Frank Ray, Jon Loba and Carson James. (L-R, back row): Mary Forest Campbell, JoJamie Hahr, Adrian Michaels, Matt Vieira and Stan Marczewski. Photo: CRS/Kayla Schoen
Frank Ray is this week’s most-added artist on country radio with his newest single “Somebody Else’s Whiskey.” Written by Ray, Derek George and Frank Rogers, the track was released on March 20.
Ray announced the single, from his label debut EP Getcha Some, during his set at Country Radio Seminar’s New Faces of Country Music showcase on March 15.
The Stoney Creek Records’ artist is also currently serving as support on Old Dominion’s “No Bad Vibes Tour.” Along the way, the former police officer will be launching his First Responders Mental Clarity or “FRAY” initiative. “FRAY” uses music to provide tools and resources to first responders in their time of need.
Rachel Mac Signs With Capitol Christian Music Group
/by Lorie HollabaughRachel Mac and team with Capitol Christian Music Group.
Singer-songwriter Rachel Mac has signed with Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG).
At age 15, Mac was the youngest contestant on season 20 of The Voice. She was chosen by celebrity judge Nick Jonas to be on his team and finished as a finalist in fourth place.
A lifelong student of music, Mac began singing and playing piano at a very young age. She is a worship leader who plays multiple instruments. Her earliest memories of music come from church, as she and her two sisters were raised by a single father who was also a worship leader.
“We could not be more thrilled to welcome Rachel Mac to CCMG,” says Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy, Co-Presidents of CCMG. “It was evident to both of us as soon as we met Rachel that her sound and vision are wholly unique and that she is a very special artist. We can’t wait to release her music to the world and are excited about all that is ahead.”
‘Breland & Friends’ Set To Livestream From The Ryman
/by Liza AndersonBreland is bringing his second annual “Breland & Friends” concert at the legendary Ryman Auditorium on April 4 to fans worldwide via Mandolin Live Stream. Featuring performances by the Platinum artist and special guests, the show benefits Nashville’s Oasis Center and their mission to aid local at-risk youth.
Lecrae and Tyler Hubbard have joined the previously-announced lineup, which includes Alana Springsteen, Ashley Cooke, Danielle Bradbery, Gary LeVox, Ingrid Andress, K. Michelle, Nate Smith, Temecula Road, Tenille Townes and X Ambassadors.
Tickets for the “Breland & Friends” livestream are available now. For more information, click here.
Following the event, Breland will hit the road on Walker Hayes’ “Duck Buck Tour” and Shania Twain’s “Queen of Me Tour” this summer, with stops at Stagecoach Country Music Festival, Gulf Coast Jam, Country Fest and Boots and Hearts Music Festival.
The Mulehouse Promotes Tracy McGlocklin To General Manager
/by Caela GriffinTracy McGlocklin. Photo: Courtesy of The Mulehouse
The Mulehouse has promoted Tracy McGlocklin to General Manager, effective immediately. The 55,000-square-foot music and event venue operates in downtown Columbia, Tennessee.
McGlocklin joined The Mulehoouse in 2021 as the Head of Business Development, following her time as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Advent. The previous decade, she honed her music industry chops in Sony Music Nashville’s Sales and Marketing division. In 2001, McGlocklin founded Mission Management, and spent 13 years representing Little Big Town, Darryl Worley and more.
She holds a Recording Industry Management Bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), and resides with her many rescue animals on her family’s century farm, Pleasant Valley Farm in Columbia.
“We’ve all witnessed Tracy’s drive, second to none, her attention to detail, and her willingness to simply do whatever it takes and it’s awe-inspiring,” says The Mulehouse Co-Owner and former national radio personality Blair Garner.
Co-Owner Eric Garner adds, “Tracy’s promotion will allow both Blair and I the bandwidth to focus on future phases of The Mulehouse’s growth. There are plans to expand the existing space, and to add a hotel and restaurant to the property. We are so grateful for all the hard work she’s already done, and can’t wait to see all she will achieve in her new role.”
“The Mulehouse is an absolute godsend for both me and my hometown,” says McGlocklin. “It’s enriching the culture and bringing nationally-recognized talent to Columbia. As an eighth-generation Columbian, I’m proud to be a part of something so big for our special community.”