After a sold-out, star-studded event last year that had 3rd & Lindsley quite literally bursting at the seams with music and fans, the second annual Jameson Irish Whiskey Presents Georgia On My Mind: Peach Pickers and Friends Host a Night of Georgia Music will shuffle down the street to the historic Ryman Auditorium for a much anticipated night of music and celebration on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. The much sought after tickets go on sale Dec. 12, with proceeds benefitting the non-profit Georgia Music Foundation. Tickets are $49.50 & $39.50 and will be available via Ticketmaster outlets,ticketmaster.com, ryman.com or by calling 800-745-3000.
Proving yet again that big dreams often come from small towns, The Peach Pickers (songwriters Dallas Davidson, Ben Hayslip and Rhett Akins) will once again join with some of their most talented, yet often-unannounced, Georgia artists and songwriters to celebrate their beloved home state’s contributions to American music. Last year’s event included appearances from everyone from Jason Aldean to Luke Bryan to Cole Swindell…along with a long list of Georgia-grown songwriters such as Pat Alger, Tony Arata and Brent Cobb.
“Ben, Rhett and I were so humbled to have so many friends come together last year,” explains The Peach Pickers’ very own Dallas Davidson. “All of us in Nashville today who are from Georgia share this bond that’s connected to the land, but also to the deep musical roots in our state. As chair of the Georgia Music Foundation, I had the opportunity to see the students from the James Brown Academy perform this fall, I was so moved to see what a profound impact that programs that provide music education and teach about music heritage have on students.”
Tickets go on sale at noon on Dec. 12, 2014, at $39.50 and $49.50 and are available at ryman.com.
Georgia Music Foundation
The Georgia Music Foundation was established in 1994 to foster an appreciation for Georgia’s rich music heritage through the support of music preservation, education and outreach programs. The Foundation directed funds raised by Georgia On My Mind in 2013 to contribute to the James Brown Academy of Musik Pupils in Augusta, Ga., purchase band instruments for two middle school programs in Hephzibah, Ga. and support several archival and research projects.
Peach Pickers
In a nod to their home state, Akins, Hayslip and Davidson write together as the Peach Pickers. Between the three of them, the trio has accumulated 60 #1 songs since 2010 and been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. Their respective catalogs include hit songs “I Don’t Want This Night To End,” “All About Tonight,” “Gimmie That Girl,” “Just A Kiss,” “When She Says Baby,” “Boys Round Here,” “It Goes Like This,” “We Owned The Night,” “I Don’t Dance,” “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,” “Point At You,” “That’s My Kind Of Night,” “Rain Is A Good Thing,” “Small Town Throwdown” and many more.
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Jameson Irish Whiskey is a smooth and perfectly balanced triple distilled Irish Whiskey rooted in Irish heritage dating back to 1780 when legendary John Jameson released his first cask. The brand’s success comes down to the skilled distillers that ensure Jameson’s unique taste and the communities who have supported its handcrafted quality for hundreds of years. Reliably timeless and simple, Jameson is best enjoyed during great times with great friends. It has all the quality credentials to allow it be consumed straight, but is versatile and is equally great when mixed. Follow Jameson Irish Whiskey @JamesonWhiskey on Facebook and Twitter and @JamesonIrishWhiskey on Instagram.
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