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CHARM Foundation Announces Back To School Bash 2018

By on July 24, 2018 in In The Press

Set to be Held Saturday, August 4th at the
Martha O’Bryan Center in East Nashville

The CHARM Foundation will hold their annual Back To School Bash on Saturday, August 4th at the Martha O’Bryan Center in East Nashville. Each year, the CHARM “ Back To School Bash” helps children to prepare for the school year by providing them with school supplies. These resources will help children get off to a great start for the school year with free backpacks, hygiene kits, health screenings, school supplies, dental screenings, haircuts and more.

The CHARM Foundation is founded by Jaclyn Stapp, philanthropist, award-winning children’s author, mother, and wife of Grammy award winning singer Scott Stapp of Creed.  Growing up with humble beginnings, Jaclyn started CHARM at 17 years old as a way to give back to the community. The organization has been profiled by People Magazine, The Dr. OZ Show, ABC News, Good Morning America and more.

“ Children need to be protected and nurtured,” Jaclyn says. “ We can all make a difference in a child’s life by encouraging and instilling confidence and providing them with the basic resources to give them a chance to succeed. I am extremely proud and happy to meet with our Nashville community to help support their educational needs. My heartfelt thanks to the Charm Committee, Martha O’Bryan Center and everyone else involved in this year’s event.”   

Jaclyn will be appearing on WSMV NBC’s Today In Nashville on Wednesday July 25th. Tune in to hear more from Jaclyn on this year’s exciting Back To School Bash.

CHARM strongly believes that every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed and prepare for their future. More than 16 million kids in the U.S live in extreme poverty and arrive on that first day of school without the supplies they need to learn. CHARM foundation partners with select organizations, churches and corporations to deliver supplies and resources at the CHARM annual drive. This year’s sponsors: Nashville Metro Police, Tennessee Titans, Prime Healthcare,  Nesheiwat Law Group, Turnip Truck, Greko Greek Street Food, United Way, & more.

EVENT INFO:

Back To School Bash 2018
August 4
10 AM- 2 PM
Martha O’Bryan Center
711 S. 7th Street
Nashville, TN 37206

ABOUT CHARM: CHARM (Children Are Magical) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization developed by children’s author and public speaker Jaclyn Stapp. CHARM aims to heighten awareness of children’s issues and provide underprivileged youth with the tools for enriching their lives through education, encouragement, and valuable resources. CHARM partners with trusted foundations and organizations to provide children and their families the resources to help overcome challenges in their life.
www.childrenaremagical.org

SOCIALS:
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/charmbyjaclynstapp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CHARMbyJS
Instagram: @childrenaremagical

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ Returns To TPAC Oct. 24 – Nov. 4 In Spectacular New Production By Cameron Mackintosh

By on July 23, 2018 in In The Press

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera makes a triumphant return to Nashville for a two- week engagement at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall Oct. 24 through Nov. 4, 2018.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at TPAC.org, by phone at 615-782-4040 and at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. For groups of 10 or more, call 615-782-4060.

Andrew Lloyd Webber said, “Having received great critical acclaim in the U.K. and North America, I am really pleased that Laurence Connor’s new production of Phantom will continue to tour the U.S., playing in tandem with the Broadway production which just celebrated 30 years at the Majestic Theatre.”

Cameron Mackintosh said, “With Phantom still the reigning champion as the longest-running production on Broadway after 30 phenomenal years with no end in sight, I’m delighted that this spectacular new production of Phantom has been as well-received in the U.S. as the brilliant original and has already been seen by more than 3.7 million people across North America since it opened in November 2013. With an exciting new design and staging, retaining Maria Björnson’s amazing costumes, the new Phantom is thrilling audiences and critics alike all over again. With the production continuing to be such a success, we are delighted to welcome our exciting new stars to keep the music of the night soaring for many years to come.”

This spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is presented by Cameron Mackintosh, The Really Useful Group, and NETworks Presentations. Directed by Laurence Connor (who co-directed the new production of “Les Misérables” on tour across North America after a hugely successful revival on Broadway, directed the award-winning new production of “Miss Saigon” that played London’s West End, Broadway, and a new national tour in 2018, and also directed the stage version of the movie “School of Rock,” now playing on Broadway, in London’s West End, and on North American Tour), with choreography by Scott Ambler, set design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award®-winner Paule Constable, sound design by Mick Potter, and musical supervision by John Rigby. The production is overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh. The Phantom of the Opera: music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; lyrics by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe); book by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber; orchestrations by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Based on the classic novel “Le Fantôme de L’Opéra” by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command.

Cameron Mackintosh’s brilliant original production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera continues performances at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London and in its record-breaking run at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway, and many other cities around the world.

For more information on the production and a video sneak peek, please visit www.ThePhantomOfTheOpera.com/ustour/

For more information, visit www.ThePhantomOfTheOpera.com and follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

If You Go:
The Phantom of the Opera
Oct. 24 – Nov. 4, 2018
TPAC’s Jackson Hall
505 Deaderick St.

Tickets:
TPAC.org
615-782-4040

The Phantom of the Opera is presented Locally by Monell’s Dining & Catering.

Performance schedule, prices, and cast are subject to change without notice. The Broadway season is supported by the HCA Foundation on behalf of HCA and the TriStar Family of Hospitals, and media sponsor NewsChannel 5. Institutional sponsors for TPAC include Nissan North America and Coca-Cola. TPAC is funded in part by support from the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.

TPAC is an accessible facility that provides a variety of services including wheelchair accommodations, accessible parking, and assistive listening devices. Open captioning, American Sign Language, audio description, and large print and Braille programs are offered at the Sunday matinee performance of each Broadway series and Broadway special engagement. For more information about accessible services, contact Access@TPAC.org or 615-782-6577.

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Cledus T. Judd Is Baaaaaack!

By on July 23, 2018 in In The Press

Six years after hanging up his overalls, Cledus T. Judd is “strate outta retarment” and funnier than ever with “My Weight’s Goin’ Up Down,” a parody of Morgan Wallen’s #1 Country single “Up Down” featuring Florida Georgia Line. A 15-second sneak peak of the video garnered over 15,000 views in a matter of minutes, and the full clip will premiere on CMT Music and CMT.com on Friday, July 27, 2018.

 

The clip pulls no punches in the weight-loss world, and nutrition is reserved strictly for the kids. Cledus scarfs down fried chicken, hot dogs, burgers, ice cream, sweet tea and more, while the kids are forced to eat mystery health food. He saved on casting enlisting the same kids – including his daughter – to star in several scenes.

 

The video will begin airing on numerous outlets beginning Saturday, July 28, and the “My Weight’s Goin’ Up Down” is currently available at iTunes, Spotify, Amazonand all download and streaming services.

 

Country Music’s master of parodies walked away from writing, touring and releasing music in 2012. His successful career included nine studio albums, two EPs and no less than 25 music videos. No one was immune to his wit, sarcasm and often self-deprecating humor on songs like “I Love NASCAR,” “My Cellmate Thinks I’m Sexy,” “Did I Shave My Back For This?” and celebs such as Toby Keith, Shania Twain, Trace Adkins, Joe Diffie, Dena Carter and Montgomery Gentry starred in his videos. He toured with the likes of Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Toby Keith and others.

 

 

The life of stardom had a downside for Cledus, as constant partying led to drug addiction. He credits the birth of his daughter, now 14, for leading him to a clean life and a dedication to spending more time with his family. His self-imposed exile began a process of healing. He kept a hand in the business as a co-host of the WTCR morning radio show out of Huntington, West Virginia.

 

“I left Nashville behind,” said Cledus.“I focused mostly on my daughter and my morning radio show,but after I would get off in the mornings my daughter would be at school I became bored. I’m a creative soul and there was nothing to feed it. I tried to find any kind of work I could after my show,”he recounts. “I’d buy and remodel dilapidated houses. Then, when I came home, covered in dirt and soot, coughing up coal, I’d think, ‘Man if Kix and Ronnie could see me now!”

 

A year or so ago Ray Stevens asked him to open for him one night in Renfro Valley, Kentucky. “Ray is my idol, so I did it,” Cledus says. After his set, the whole room -over 1500 people – gave him a standing ovation. When he got off the stage, Ray asked him why he retired. He said, “Well, Ray, I just didn’t feel like I had much relevance anymore.” Then Ray said, “Well, 1500 fans just stood up for you out there. I think you’re relevant.”

 

Encouragement from his daughter helped make the decision to jump back into music. “Dad, if you’re gonna go stand on the back of a hay truck and sing funny songs to make money, I would rather you stay home and be with me. But if you’re going to change people’s lives, I’ll be waiting for you when you get home.

 

“Besides,” she added, “we’re sick of watching your old YouTube videos. Go out and make some new ones, and besides I’ll need a Ferrari in a few years.”

 

Cledus headed back to Nashville to write songs, both serious and humorous. Brantley Gilbert picked up one of them, “Three Feet Of Water,” for his 2017 album The Devil Don’t Sleep.

 

Friends cheered him on. Fans flooded his Facebook with their approval. Old and new have welcomed him back. An email to Cledus from CMT’s Leslie Fram speaking for them all: “YOU ARE BACK! I love it. You are a genius!”

 

Yes, Cledus T. Judd — playful satirist, unforgettable entertainer, skillful writer — is back. But he’s changed too.

 

“It’s the same old Cledus on the outside,” he guarantees. “But the same old Cledus don’t exist no more on the inside. I’ve been loaded with money and I’ve been broke. I’ve been suicidal and I’ve been happy. I’ve been all of those things, and I’m not ashamed of any of it because I know I ain’t the only one. So things are different this time around. The fans changed my life the first go around so I made a promise to God that this go around I would try and change theirs. Give them hope and ease their troubles for awhile. Make ‘em laugh make ‘em cry, make ‘em feel good about their own life for a few hours. Come on out to one of my shows, and I might pull up a chair with you. We’ll talk, we’ll hang out, we’ll share stories but most importantly we will laugh!I want to touch peoples’ lives for the better. That’s the sole reason for my return. I have a beautiful family and home like I never dreamed of, but nothing compares to the joy I get from sharing my journey!”

 

 

Keep up with Cledus at:

https://www.facebook.com/CledusT/

https://twitter.com/cledustjudd

https://www.instagram.com/cledustjudd/

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Music City Hit-Makers Announces 2018 Cheekwood Dates

By on July 20, 2018 in In The Press
The critically acclaimed symphony show, Music City Hit-Makers, returns to Cheekwood’s Swan lawn for the fourth annual Songwriters and Symphony Under the Stars on Augst 24 and 25th.  The outdoor songwriter series will extend into a second weekend at Cheekwood on October 12 and 13, 2018.

The August concerts will feature a selection of Nashville’s most successful songwriters including Lee Thomas Miller, Wendell Mobley and Chris DeSefano. The songwriters will perform their chart-topping hits for artists like Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood accompanied by the sounds of the Music City Symphony. Songwriters for the October shows to be announced at a later date.

Storme Warren, television and radio broadcaster best known as the host of The Storme Warren Show on SiriusXM’s The Highway, will emcee the event on Friday, August 24, with The Big 98 radio host Amy Paige hosting Saturday’s show. Details surrounding the October concert lineups are still being finalized, and will be updated on Cheekwood’s website.

“This event is so special because it brings harmony to two of Nashville’s greatest assets, its talented musicians and beautiful landmarks,” says Charles Dixon, event creator and producer. “We are thrilled to have so many amazing songwriters joining us for our biggest year yet.”

Frequently described as “the most famous people you’ve never heard of,” the Music City Hit-Makers consist of writers who have penned hits for Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, George Strait, Kelly Clarkson, Wynonna Judd, Reba McIntyre, Celine Dion and many others.

Food from Edley’s Bar-B-Que and frozen treats from King of Pops will be available for purchase, as well as bar stations and souvenirs from the Cheekwood Gift Shop.

Nightly tickets are $45 for Cheekwood members and $55 per night for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at https://cheekwood.org/calendar/songwriters-under-the-stars/.

Songwriters and Symphony Under the Stars is presented by FirstBank and sponsored by Focus Search Partners and the Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation.

For more information on the Music City Hit-Makers, visit www.MusicCityHitmakers.com.

About Cheekwood

Cheekwood is a 55-acre American Country Place Era estate in Nashville, Tennessee. Built in 1929 by the Cheek family who amassed their fortune in part through the Maxwell House Coffee business, the estate was gifted and opened as a public institution in 1960. Today, it features 12 distinct gardens, a woodland sculpture trail, a 7,000 piece permanent collection and a Georgian-style Mansion with historically furnished rooms and galleries. Over 225,000 visitors come to Cheekwood annually for year-round seasonal festivals, world-class art exhibitions, breathtaking gardens, and educational and public programs for all ages. A member of the American Public Gardens Association, Cheekwood is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Its mission is to preserve Cheekwood as an historical landmark where beauty and excellence in art and horticulture stimulate the mind and nurture the spirit. Cheekwood is located at 1200 Forrest Park Drive, 8 miles west of downtown Nashville. Daily hours of operation: Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cheekwood will offer extended hours on Thursday and Friday nights in May, staying open until 10 p.m.  For further information, call 615.356.8000 or visit cheekwood.org.

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Music City Food + Wine Festival Adds Ruth Reichl & Tiffani Faison

By on July 18, 2018 in In The Press

Music City Food + Wine is pleased to announce the addition of Ruth Reichl, award-winning author, journalist and TV personality, and Tiffani Faison, 2018 James Beard Foundation Award-nominated chef & owner of Sweet Cheeks Q, Tiger Mama and Fool’s Errand, to the Festival program: www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com.

 

Reichl, the six-time recipient of James Beard Foundation Awards for journalism, is also a highly decorated author, former editor in chief of Gourmet and former restaurant critic of both The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. She will join chef/partner Jonathan Waxman for a spirited joint Cooking Demo, as well as lead a Panel Discussion and conduct a Book Signing throughout the weekend.

 

Faison, season one finalist of Top Chef and the 2018 nominee for Best Chef: Northeast, will conduct a Book Signing, take part in a Panel Discussion and round out the chef line-up at Saturday’s Harvest Night, cooking alongside 14 of the best chefs from Nashville and across the country before Kings of Leon takethe stage at Walk of Fame Park to anchor a star-studded lineup of special musical guests performing iconic disco hits from the 70s & 80s.

 

“The two things that flow straight from our souls, food and music, are what Harvest Night at Music City Food + Wine Festival celebrates,” says chef Tiffani Faison. “It’s the best of everything in one night.”

 

Harvest Night attendees are encouraged to dress up in their flashiest Studio 54-inspired garb for a fabulous dance party under the Nashville stars while enjoying signature dishes from nationally acclaimed chefs including: Jeni Britton Bauer (Jeni’s Ice Cream); Tom Bayless (The Public House); Matt Bolus (The 404 Kitchen); Sean Brock (McCrady’s, McCrady’s Tavern, Husk, Minero); Maneet Chauhan (Chauhan Ale & Masala House); Tiffani Faison; Carla Hall (ABC’s The Chew); Gabrielle Hamilton (Prune); Tim Love (Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Woodshed Smokehouse, Queenie’s Steakhouse, Love Shack, White Elephant Saloon); Margot McCormack (Margot Café & Bar); Aarón Sánchez (Johnny Sánchez); Chris Shepherd (UB Preserv); Jonathan Waxman (Barbuto, Jams, Adele’s, Brezza Cucina); Tandy Wilson (City House); and Andrew Zimmern (TV personality, Andrew Zimmern’s Canteen).

 

“Music City Food + Wine is one of my favorite festivals of the year,” says Andrew Zimmern.  “It brings together incredible chefs from Nashville and beyond, all cooking delicious food set to the vibrant live soundtrack of Music City. That integration of music and food, along with the stunning Nashville setting makes this intimate food fest truly special.”

 

Tickets & More Information:

Music City Food + Wine Festival ticket options include an All-In Ticket, as well as Friday Evening Ticket, Saturday Ticket, Harvest Night Ticket, and Gospel Brunch Ticket. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

 

The All-In Ticket ($525 per person) enables guests to experience the full weekend of Music City Food + Wine Festival programming, including the Official Drink of Nashville competition and Friday Night Throwdown and Saturday festival access; the Grand Taste cooking demos and panel discussions; more than 80 beer, wine, cocktail, and culinary tastings; access to Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends; book signings; access to Saturday’s Harvest Night and Sunday’s Gospel Brunch.

 

The Friday Evening Ticket ($165 per person) includes single-day access to Friday, September 14 festival programming at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, including the Official Drink of Nashville competition and the Friday Night Throwdown; Grand Taste more than 80 beer, wine, cocktail, and culinary tastings; and access to Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends.

 

The Saturday Ticket ($165 per person) includes single-day access to Saturday, September 15 festival programming at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, including the Grand Taste cooking demos and panel discussions; more than 80 beer, wine, cocktail, and culinary tastings; book signings; and access to Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Friends.

 

Harvest Night Ticket ($275 per person) available as a stand-alone ticket option for Saturday evening, September 15.  Harvest Night brings together signature dishes from world-renowned chefs from Nashville and across the country with a live musical performance anchored by Kings of Leon and special guests celebrating iconic disco hits of the 70s & 80s. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their most festive Studio 54-inspired costumes for a rocking dance party under the stars at Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville.

 

Gospel Brunch ($85 per person) will return to Walk of Fame Park on Sunday, September 16, featuring a dynamic roster of restaurants and chefs serving creative brunch favorites. Get a jump-start on the day with eye-opening cocktails, wine, coffee, and a spirited live gospel brunch performance from Gayle Mayes.

 

For more information, please visit http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com or follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/musiccityfw/) Twitter (twitter.com/musiccityfw) and Facebook (Facebook.com/musiccityfw) #MCFW.

For media credentials, please fill out the online application here: http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com/press/

 

Music City Food + Wine is generously sponsored by: Nashville Convention + Visitors Bureau, Toyota and FOOD & WINE.

 

About Music City Food + Wine Festival:

Music City Food + Wine Festival is produced by GRAMMY-award winning artists (and Nashville residents) Kings of Leon, world-renowned chef Jonathan Waxman, Vector Management’s Ken Levitan and Andy Mendelsohn, and Austin-based C3 Presents – producer of Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park, and Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin’s Zilker Park.

 

About FOOD & WINE:

FOOD & WINE is the ultimate authority on the best of what’s new in food, drink, travel, design and entertaining. FOOD & WINE has an extensive social media following on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and Snapchat. FOOD & WINE includes a monthly magazine in print and digital; a website, foodandwine.com; a books division; plus newsletters, clubs, events, dinnerware and cookware. FOOD & WINE is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Affluent Media Group.

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No. 1 Hit Singer/Songwriter Adam Sanders Back By Popular Demand With Another “90s NIGHT”

By on July 18, 2018 in In The Press

Big Yellow Dog Music’s hot young No. 1 hit singer/songwriter Adam Sanders, who grew up listening to and was influenced to pursue this career by the songs and artists in the 90s, originated what has become the hottest ticket in town with his now two annual “90s NIGHT” concerts. By popular demand, Sanders has organized a special edition “90s NIGHT” on Monday, July 23 at 8:00 PM (doors: 6:30 PM) at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN that will again bring together his fellow artist friends to perform, honor and celebrate one of the greatest decades in country music. 

This special by-popular-demand edition “90s NIGHT” will be co-hosted by CMT’s Cody Alan and Katie Cook, and will feature not only Adam Sanders but his friends and fellow 90s country enthusiasts Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Easton Corbin, Lucie Silvas and more. They will perform their favorite hits of the 90s and celebrate the influence this decade in country music has had on them. Again, like in his 1st and 2nd Annual 90s NIGHTS there are sure to be a few surprise and honored guests who have had musical influences on them to make special appearances and performances.

CMT’s flagship music show Hot 20 Countdown will host its three hour show from this special edition “90s NIGHT” and the episode will air August 4 and 5 at 9 am ET/8 am CT on CMT.

Tickets for the “90s NIGHT” are $20 and available HERE. Proceeds from “90s NIGHT” will go to benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation, music industry’s leading foundation that funds innovative medical research focused on finding treatments and cures for cancer.

This special edition “90s NIGHT” is the followup two hugely successful sold-out “90s Nights” held at the historic Exit/In in 2017 (Inaugural event) which featured Adam Craig, Adam Sanders, Craig Campbell, Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina and Michael Ray who each brought out surprise special guests including some of the leading artists to debut in one of the greatest decades in country music including Mark Wills, Martina McBride, Rhett Akins, members of Shenandoah and Gary Chapman.

The 2ndAnnual sold-out 90s Night at Marathon Music Works in March featured Cole Swindell, LOCASH, Tyler Farr, Michael Ray, Chris Lane and Sanders performing with their favorite 90s country heroes including Tracy Lawrence, Diamond Rio, John Michael Montgomery, Blackhawk, Tim Rushlow, Aaron Tippin and Joe Diffie. These concert events featured the artists performing some of their favorite hits of the 90s.

Adam Sanders has written songs for Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Tyler Farr and more including the signature No. 1 singles “Ain’t Worth The Whiskey” for Cole Swindell and “Hell of A Night” for Dustin Lynch and has already burned up the road touring with Cole Swindell, Eric Paslay, CAM and share the stage with the likes of Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Thomas Rhett, Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch, Easton Corbin, Gary Allan and more.

ABOUT ADAM SANDERS:

Adam Sanders grew up in the north Florida town of Lake City, where he spent much of his youth with music; playing local fairs, talent shows and town festivals. While spending summers with his dad in Nashville, Adam found himself in and out of studios on Music Row with his uncle and professional musician, Scotty Sanders. It was then that Adam fell in love with the recording process, and the creative side of the music business. He knew this was where he was meant to be. With a plan of moving to Music City following high school graduation, Adam would spend as much time as possible, teaching himself to write songs about the things in life he knew about.

In 2009, Adam made the move to Nashville. While working construction on the side to pay the bills, Adam’s songwriting opened to co-writing, and building core relationships in the business. After just two years, Adam landed his first publishing deal with Big Yellow Dog Music and has had songs recorded by superstars such as Luke Bryan, whose album Crash My Party (featuring Sanders’ “Out Like That”) had the third highest debut of any record in 2013. Since then, more of Adam’s original songs have landed on projects by artists including (friend and fellow collaborator) Cole Swindell (“Ain’t Worth The Whiskey” & “Dozen Roses and A Six Pack”), Dierks Bentley (“Sounds of Summer”), Dustin Lynch (“Hell of a Night”) and Scotty McCreery. He scored his first #1 single as a songwriter in March 2015, when “Ain’t Worth The Whiskey” hit the top of the chart and had a second #1 with “Hell of a Night” in the summer of 2015.

Sanders has already independently sold over 70,000 singles and racked up over 40 million Spotify streams and lead Taste of Country to call Sanders “a rookie with a veteran resume.” The north Florida native released his most recent self-penned single “Over Did It” in late March and is the current single from his recently self-titled debut project. 

 

To find out more about Adam Sanders go to his website http://adamsandersmusic.com  and check out his music at iTunes.

To follow and connect with Adam go to, FACEBOOOK (@adamsandersmusic ), TWITTER (@AdamSandersLive), INSTAGRAM (@adamsanders); YouTube (AdamSandersCountry)

ABOUT THE T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION
Founded in 1975 by music industry executive, Tony Martell, the T.J. Martell Foundation is the music industry’s leading foundation that funds innovative medical research focused on finding treatments and cures for cancer; it has provided over $280 million over the past forty-two years. The Foundation funds early-stage research projects at excellent institutions across the nation. This research is aimed at developing more effective clinical treatments for patients which otherwise might not be funded.

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Justin Flom’s “The Standard Of Magic” Opens To Rave Reviews

By on July 16, 2018 in In The Press, Special Events
 
Nashville’s Hottest New Show Features Master Illusionist
at The Standard at the Smith House
World-renowned magician and master illusionist, Justin Flom, opened his acclaimed magic production, The Standard of Magic, last month to rave reviews at Nashville’s oldest brownstone mansion, The Standard at the Smith House. Justin’s incredible up-close and immersive brand of magic is delighting audiences each Thursday night for a limited engagement. Nashville notables and celebrities alike have joined Justin in the exclusive, 100-seat theatre located in downtown Nashville for an intimate evening of magic that leave the audience amazed and mystified.
 
“This show is incredible!”  
–    Dave Ramsey, Entrepreneur, Author & Media Personality
 
“As a native Nashvillian, this was one of my favorite nights ever in Nashville. Justin is a true creative genius.”
–        Jeremy Cowart, Celebrity Photographer and Entrepreneur
 
“Justin Flom is more than a magician, he is a true entertainer. He’s funny, mesmerizing and versatile. I have seen a lot of magic shows and he is simply one of the best.”
–        Megan Alexander, Inside Edition
 
“Justin’s show at The Standard blew me away! I witnessed some incredible tricks that left me speechless and wanting more.   He was unbelievable!   A MUST-SEE Show in Nashville!”
–        Kevin Carter, Super Bowl Champion / Sports Analyst
 
“This is an unbelievable show! Justin Flom is personable, outgoing and is so great with the audience. I can’t begin to describe the unique blend of magic and fun that he creates. This is a definite must see show in Nashville.”
–        Laura Squair Heatherly, T.J. Martell Foundation
 
“Justin Flom is amazing. What a fun show. He kept me on the edge of my seat and laughing all the way through the show. Cute, funny and amazingly talented! I highly recommend.”
–        Holly Hearn Whaley, President/CEO Nashville Wine Auction
Justin is known for his fascinating magic tricks that have been seen across the country including Late Night, Ellen and The Today Show to name a few.  His social media platforms have reached over one billion views combined with his original, never-before-seen tricks. From his performances at Madison Square Garden to churches and universities across the country, Flom promises that his new show, The Standard of Magic, is the most intimate experience yet for audiences.
“I love this town and I love this incredible venue,” said Justin Flom. “It has been a blast seeing the eyes of new fans light up as they literally participate in the magic.”
The Standard of Magic is held every Thursday night at 8:00pm at The Standard at the Smith House located at 167 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37203. Tickets range from $99 per person to $150 for the VIP experience.   Get tickets HERE before they disappear or visit www.TheStandardOfMagic.com for more information. Follow @thestandardofmagic on Instagram and Facebook for news and updates throughout the run of the show.
ABOUT JUSTIN FLOM
Originally from Minnesota, Justin Flom now splits his time between Franklin, TN and Las Vegas, NV. Nashville audiences have come to know Justin from his appearances on ABC’s CMA Country Christmas and Florida Georgia Line’s arena tour with Thomas Rhett.  Flom has created magic for other stars including Lady Antebellum, Super Bowl Coach Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen. Flom’s tour takes him to some of the most iconic buildings and eclectic locations in the U.S. Flom has partnered with and starred in multiple advertising campaigns, both on television and online, for companies like Coke, American Airlines, CMT, Walmart and Kellogg’s. In addition, Flom has co-authored a book on his life called “Adventures of a Kid Magician.”
For more information about Justin Flom, follow Justin on Facebook @justinflomofficial, Instagram @justinflom or visit his website at www.justinflom.com.
ABOUT THE STANDARD
The Standard at the Smith House is an award-winning steakhouse and private club in the historic Smith House mansion located right in the heart of downtown Nashville. The Standard Restaurant has consistently been recognized as one of the best restaurants in Nashville since 2005 under the ownership of Joshua Smith and was just voted the #1 Steakhouse in Nashville by Open Table. Similarly, the Standard Club, which resides on the upper floors of the downtown mansion, was recognized in 2012 by the Robb Report as one of the “Top 5” Private Club and Cigar Bars in the nation. While The Standard Restaurant is open to the public, the Standard Club is a members only club consisting of Nashville business leaders, politicians, music executives, pro athletes, celebrities, and professional men and women from middle TN and around the U.S. For more information on the Standard Restaurant or Standard Club visit www.smithhousenashville.com.
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Spotify Celebrates Hot Country With Exclusive Crop Circle Designs Of Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, And Jason Aldean

By on July 13, 2018 in In The Press

It’s summer time and with that comes many ways to enjoy country music in the great outdoors, from backyard barbecues to lakeside bonfires to countryside hikes. To pay homage to one of the Heartland’s great summer outdoor traditions in a truly unexpected and unique way, Spotify Hot Country has produced four exclusive custom-designed crop circles featuring three superstar country artists as well as the Hot Country logo.

Jason Aldean

The spectacular crop circles were created by the Nashville-based renowned crop circles artist Stan Herd, known for creating visual masterpieces using fields as his canvas. He skillfully recreated the faces of music stars Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean and the Spotify Hot Country logo in fields outside Lawrence. Each crop circle took approximately one week to create and will last for approximately three weeks.

Kelsea Ballerini

“I usually begin with a simple concept that speaks to something I believe in and a statement that I think is important to make with my art,” said Stan of his artistic process. “When I get to the point that I decide to actually take the drawing to a field, I create a gridded drawing to the site and try to gauge how it might fit the field or terrain. I work with crews to lay out the grid, maybe one inch equaling 20 feet, and begin the simple outline with a weedeater or other tools into existing crops or vegetation. Then we begin to gauge the work through aerial recon or drone shots.”

Luke Bryan

According to Brittany Schaffer, Head of Artist and Label Marketing at Spotify’s Nashville office, “This year Spotify is making a concentrated effort to shine a spotlight on country music and to find truly unexpected ways to celebrate all things country. To give our fans something special we decided to work with artist Stan Herd to bring to life three of the world’s biggest country artists on a beautiful Kansas landscape to pay homage to the Heartland and country music today.”

To Stan, the tie between country music and the crop circle art is all in the roots. “Country music grew out of the experience of working men and woman with a true connection to the land and to United States history as it relates to and informs that cultural essence,” he explained. “It is called ‘Country Music’ because it is about a ‘country’ or rural lifestyle that includes that agrarian connection.”

Following the April re-launch of Spotify’s flagship Hot Country playlist as a newly enhanced video playlist, Spotify Hot Country’s high-profile events at CMA Fest in Nashville in June and the Hot Country Live concert series launch in NYC on July 4th, Spotify is continuing to roll out dynamic new content, playlists, artist takeovers, Fans First activations and live events that appeal to country music fans as well as a broader fanbase. These crop circles are the next step in Spotify’s country journey and show a truly creative spirit to highlight culturally-unique elements of the country music landscape.

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Country Singer Hailey Verhaalen’s EP, “The Real Stuff,” Available For Pre-order

By on June 27, 2018 in In The Press

Country singer Hailey Verhaalen’s new EP, “The Real Stuff” is now available for digital pre-order here. It includes 6 tracks featuring her single, “Rerun,” which you can get instantly by pre-ordering. The EP will be available on all digital outlets July 13.

The EP was produced by the accomplished multi-genre producer, Jason Snell. “The Real Stuff” contains a beautiful and honest collection of songs, straight from the heart. Regarding the title track, Verhaalen says, “We live in a society that pressures us to spend our hard earned money to keep up with all of the latest trends so that we can be looked at as “cool.” I wanted to remind people that they don’t need to follow all of the latest bank breaking trends to be “cool.”

 

“The Real Stuff” was recorded at Nashville’s most legendary recording studio, Sound Emporium Studios, where some of the biggest artists to date have recorded. Verhaalen has a social media following of 20k and has opened for acts such as Love and Theft, James Otto, Craig Wayne Boyd and more. You can catch her on her tour, “The Real Stuff Tour,” this summer and can get tickets here.

“Hailey is a force to be reckoned with; a powerful voice with solid songs,” says award-winning audio engineer, Brian Scheuble. Scheuble worked on Verhaalen’s record and has worked on albums for countless artists such as LeAnn Rimes, Zac Brown Band, Backstreet Boys, The Eagles and more.

While this EP holds a wide variety of themes, Verhaalen captures every emotion all while staying true to who she is. 

“The Real Stuff” Track Listing:

1. Rerun (Hailey Verhaalen, Kyle James, Kelly Seidel)

2. The Real Stuff (Hailey Verhaalen)

3. Shooting Stars (Hailey Verhaalen, Kelly Seidel)

4. Guilty As Charged (Hailey Verhaalen, Erica “Sunshine” Lee)

5. The Damn You Didn’t Give (Hailey Verhaalen, Paige Nichols, Kelly Seidel)

6. Cheap Shots (Hailey Verhaalen, Kelly Seidel)

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Little Big Town Celebrates The Opening Of Their New Exhibit At The Country Music Hall Of Fame

By on June 27, 2018 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 26: Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman and Philip Sweet of Little Big Town participate in an interview by Michael McCall (L) at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater on June 26, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum)

Grammy-winning vocal group Little Big Town visited the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on Tuesday, June 26, to celebrate the opening of their exhibition Little Big Town: The Power of Four. The group, comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, participated in a special program for fans in the museum’s CMA Theater, where they discussed their musical inspirations, career milestones and personal histories. After the program, they viewed their exhibit for the first time prior to a private reception to celebrate its opening.

Little Big Town: The Power of Four officially opens to the public this Friday, June 29, and runs through June 9, 2019. The exhibition tells the group’s story from the very beginning and recounts the development of individual talents that eventually brought the four together to form contemporary country music’s first two-woman, two-man vocal group.

NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 26: (L-R) Philip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town view their exhibit during the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s celebration of Little Big Town’s Exhibition on June 26, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum)

For more information about the exhibit, visit www.countrymusichalloffame.org

NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 26: Jimi Westbrook and Karen Fairchild, of Little Big Town view their exhbit at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on June 26, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum)

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