On May 26, lowercase people records will release Jon Foreman’s The Wonderlands: Sunlight, the first in a four-EP series, digitally. See below for track listing. The ambitious solo project from the lead vocalist/guitarist of GRAMMY®-winning rock band Switchfoot has been 10 years in the making and will feature 24 songs in total – one for each hour of the day.
Archive | May, 2015
No Excuses, No Limits: My Personal Journey Towards Health & Happiness | Journal Entry #4
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis aka MS in May 2009, Patrice Majors the co-owner and founder of FOCUS on the 615, shares her personal story about living with this disease as she tells you where she’s been, how she got here, and where she’s headed. As a result of numerous problems with MS and a recent health scare with her heart, she embarks on a journey to return to the best shape she can get into. She will share with you what she learns about good health along the way as she trains and prepares to enter the MS Jack and Back bike event here in Nashville in the fall where she has set her goal to complete the 120 mile bike ride from Nashville to Lynchburg, TN (Jack Daniels Distillery) and back in a 2-day ride. Come share the experience with her as she trains for this event and tells you her story of how she got here in the first place seeking to raise awareness for MS along the way.
A Light At The End Of The Dark Tunnel And A Fork In The Road
Well, all things come to an end and luckily that dark period did, too. Now, please know that I’m not the kind who wallows in self-pity. This actually was something quite common for anyone diagnosed with an incurable, chronic illness. There is mourning for the loss of the body once had. The one thing you thought you could always count on, your body, now working against you and much weaker than before. There also is the loss of self-confidence that comes with it. So much self-doubt. No longer feeling capable of so many things. Feeling weak, like could stumble & fall both literally AND figuratively speaking. It was a hard period, but I firmly believe that we must all at some point in our lives be forced to face our fears. We learn WHO exactly we are in those instances. Continue Reading →
Interview With JT Hodges | Release Party
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FOCUS on the 615 caught up with JT Hodges at his release party for “Locks On Doors”. Check out the sweet #RayBans cake his team got him along with the full interview below!
PEACH PICKERS GEAR UP TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL ‘GEORGIA ON MY MIND’ CONCERT ON MAY 12 AT THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM
Georgia musicians dominate the country music charts and on May 12, the Peach Pickers have once again assembled a star-studded group of friends for the 2nd Annual “Jameson® Irish Whiskey Presents Georgia On My Mind.” Participating artists include Lauren Alaina, Lee Brice, Craig Campbell, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Four Wheel Drive (featuring Travis Denning, Jon Langston, Jordan Rager and Cole Taylor), JAMP Masters, Kevin Kinney, and Maggie Rose along with hosts and performers Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip (The Peach Pickers). The concert, to be held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., benefits the Georgia Music Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports programs of music preservation, education and outreach. Tickets are $49.50 and $39.50 and available at ryman.com.
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Gospel and Country Music Legends The Oak Ridge Boys to Release All-New Recording on May 26th
Country music legends and American music icons The Oak Ridge Boys have just recorded an all-new gospel recording, which will be available everywhere on May 26th. Rock of Ages, Hymns and Gospel Favorites (Gaither Music Group), a 15-song project produced by Ben Isaacs (Gaither Vocal Band, The Isaacs) and group member Duane Allen, showcases the group’s award-winning, four-part harmonies and celebrates their musical roots.
Clay Walker Announces Sixth Annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert
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Country music star, Clay Walker announced today that he will be hosting the sixth annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert at 3rd & Lindsley during Nashville’s CMA Fest on Wednesday, June 10th.The concert, presented by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners and produced by Clay’s charity Band Against MS (BAMS), will help raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS) research with proceeds going to the MS Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Doors open at 6:30 PM and tickets are now available HERE via Eventbrite.
STAR OF ABC’S “NASHVILLE” CHRIS CARMACK RELEASES NEW SONG “BEING ALONE” FROM FORTHCOMING EP, PIECES OF YOU
Chris Carmack, star of ABC’s hit series “Nashville” has just released the new track “Being Alone,” available now on iTunes. The passion-driven song will be included on his forthcoming EP, PIECES OF YOU, slated for release this spring. Although previously featured on the album THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE: SEASON 2 with the popular “What If I Was Willing,” “Being Alone” marks Carmack’s first independent release signifying his career as a solo artist.
No Excuses, No Limits: My Personal Journey Towards Health & Happiness | Journal Entry # 3
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis aka MS in May 2009, Patrice Majors the co-owner and founder of FOCUS on the 615, shares her personal story about living with this disease as she tells you where she’s been, how she got here, and where she’s headed. As a result of numerous problems with MS and a recent health scare with her heart, she embarks on a journey to return to the best shape she can get into. She will share with you what she learns about good health along the way as she trains and prepares to enter the MS Jack and Back bike event here in Nashville in the fall where she has set her goal to complete the 120 mile bike ride from Nashville to Lynchburg, TN (Jack Daniels Distillery) and back in a 2-day ride. Come share the experience with her as she trains for this event and tells you her story of how she got here in the first place seeking to raise awareness for MS along the way.
The Dark Place
Well, after the benefit was done and the month of house rest, things settled down a bit. Fortunately for me, Copaxone which is one of the MS therapies, does work for me. It was able to stop the progression and things calmed down. However, as things began to settle down and friends went back to their normal lives, there was just me left to deal with my “new normal” of living with MS.
Exciting Things Going On At Boot Barn Just In Time For Summer Fun!
Wow! I was just checking out one of my favorite store’s website, Boot Barn! If you didn’t know, there is a brand new store located right down on lower Broadway here in Nashville featuring boots, of course, but also some fun summer festival attire. Now, I don’t know about you, but my wardrobe needs some fun editions and with CMA Music Festival JUST around the corner, it seems to me that it is THE place that I need to stop into to get ready for the festival coming up. I have to be honest with you, I don’t own any boots, but I have been eyeing them in the store. Think I’m just about to break down and buy myself a pair! Why not? I’m not really sure why I’ve been holding back, but I have.
No Excuses, No Limits: My Personal Journey Towards Health & Happiness | Journal Entry #2
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis aka MS in May 2009, Patrice Majors the co-owner and founder of FOCUS on the 615, shares her personal story about living with this disease as she tells you where she’s been, how she got here, and where she’s headed. As a result of numerous problems with MS and a recent health scare with her heart, she embarks on a journey to return to the best shape she can get into. She will share with you what she learns about good health along the way as she trains and prepares to enter the MS Jack and Back bike event here in Nashville in the fall where she has set her goal to complete the 120 mile bike ride from Nashville to Lynchburg, TN (Jack Daniels Distillery) and back in a 2-day ride. Come share the experience with her as she trains for this event and tells you her story of how she got here in the first place seeking to raise awareness for MS along the way.
Well, I guess I’m ready to tell the next piece to the story now.
The MonSter Within
Oh, yes, so the 2nd piece to my story about how I became an entertainment journalist and created FOCUS on the 615, is because a MonSter came into my life. That MonSter dwells inside me to this day. What the heck am I talking about? MS aka multiple sclerosis aka the MonSter. What exactly IS MS? Well, let me explain.
