DAN + SHAY SEND “YOU” TO COUNTRY RADIO THIS MONDAY, JULY 18

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Three-time GRAMMY winners Dan + Shay are heading to country radio this coming Monday (7/18), and they’re bringing “You” along with them. Dan + Shay debuted the single on Late Night with Stephen Colbert in a performance that Rolling Stone praised as “cinema-worthy” and “soulful.” They also performed “You” at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, where they took home their third award for Top Country Duo / Group.

Co-written by the duo’s Dan Smyers alongside Dave Barnes and Jordan Reynolds, “You” hails from the newly Platinum-certified album Good Things. Good Things became the first country album in the streaming era to achieve RIAA Gold certification upon release. It has already yielded the chart-topping singles “10,000 Hours” with Justin Bieber, which has now been certified 5x Platinum, and the Platinum-certified “I Should Probably Go To Bed” and “Glad You Exist.”

In the nine years since they formed, Dan + Shay have garnered nearly 10 billion global career streams, earned 46 total RIAA certifications and achieved nine No. 1 singles at country radio. The duo has won three GRAMMY Awards, multiple CMA, ACM, AMA and BBMA Awards, plus an iHeart Titanium Award, signifying one billion audience spins for their 7x Platinum global smash “Tequila.” Fans can catch Dan + Shay performing their collection of smash hits to sold-out stadium crowds across the country throughout the summer on Kenny Chesney’s “Here And Now” Tour.

LEROY VAN DYKE – TRUE TREASURES ALBUM RELEASED BY COUNTRY REWIND RECORDS

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Leroy Van Dyke – True Treasures album has been released by Country Rewind Records. Many people remember the Leroy Van Dyke Show and his role as a co-host on the Country Crossroads with legendary DJ Bill Mack for 10 years which aired on WBAP radio syndicated to 800 stations and is a part of radio history.  The exposure brought to his name via the radio and TV shows were instrumental Leroy becoming a household name. Leroy is literally a living piece of country music history and as we all know there are very few of his generation left.

The project was produced by Paul Martin with Executive Producers Rex Allen, Jr. and Thomas Gramuglia and recorded at Clubhouse Recording Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Additional electric and acoustic guitars, upright bass, keyboards, drums and background vocals were provided by Paul Martin who also served as Engineer and Remix Engineer. Mastering was done by Mick Conley. The project is being distributed by Select-O-Hits in both national and international markets and physical CD’s are available and music is available for streaming and download on all digital music platforms, including Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more at LeroyVanDyke.lnk.to/TrueTreasuresPR.

“I thank each and every person on the label, all of whom did masterful work in their respective aspects of this product’s development. The attention to detail and professionalism is superb, and I know our country music fans will treasure it,” expressed LeRoy Van Dyke

“These true unreleased treasures have been skillfully brought up to 21st century standards by producer Paul Martin, for a new generation of country fans and his longtime fans of the past. Leroy has had an amazing musical career that started in 1956 and is still going strong,” shared Executive Producer Thomas Gramuglia.

This unique album includes a stellar rendition of “The Auctioneer” and “Walk On By” along with many more great songs. These recordings were made exclusively for radio airplay and were never previously commercially available – until now. Long thought to be lost, the original master tapes were “rescued” by executive producer and president of Country Rewind Records, Thomas Gramuglia, and placed in the experienced hands of producer Paul Martin, who skillfully brought the recordings up to twenty-first century standards of audio quality.

ERIN KINSEY DROPS BRAND-NEW “VEGAS” TRACK AND VIDEO

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My Opry Debut Clip Premieres Today Catch Erin Kinsey Live On The Grand Ole Opry

Erin Kinsey’s fans want more and the “rising star” (People) continues to deliver with her brand-new track and video, “Vegas,” out today at https://erinkinsey.lnk.to/Vegas. Kinsey brings her “energetic high-octane pop country” (Holler) to life in the lyric video for the fun new song, penned by Kinsey, along with Brinley Addington and Barrett Baber and produced by Josh Ronen. Taste of Country has the exclusive premiere of the video HERE. The new song “Vegas” adds to the singer/songwriter’s catalog, joining her recent 40 East EP release, which features current radio single, “Just Drive.”

“‘Vegas’ is by far one of the most country songs I’ve ever written,” shares Kinsey.  “It’s so much fun to play live, and the color in the lyrics makes it really feel like I’m telling a story with all the fun details. Behind the crazy story, it’s truly just about loving someone so much that you want to start forever with them as soon as possible.”

Catch a behind the scenes look at the milestone moments surrounding Kinsey’s April debut on the Grand Ole Opry by watching her My Opry Debut. The emotional and exciting clip can be seen the official Grand Ole Opry YouTube page. Erin Kinsey returns to the Grand Ole Opry to perform tonight, Friday, July 15.  Go to Opry.com for more info on how to go in person or tune-in from home.

ABOUT ERIN KINSEY
Texas native Erin Kinsey may be a country music newcomer, but she’s been hard at work since she was 11 years old. Now 21, she is the epitome of a 10-year overnight success who has established herself as a Nashville singer-songwriter with a bright future ahead of her. Having moved from Texas to Tennessee the morning after her high school graduation, Kinsey quickly immersed herself in country music, and in return she was embraced by music insiders who’ve helped her reach her larger-than-life goals. And so far, so good. She consistently receives close to ten million views when she posts an original song on TikTok, and her debut single, “Just Drive,” is impacting country radio now. The song has been featured on SiriusXM The Highway “On The Horizon” and has over 35 million streams and views to date and counting.  Kinsey is signed to RECORDS Nashville, a joint venture with Sony Music and her debut EP, 40 East, released on March 25, 2022 just before making her Grand Ole Opry debut in April.  Where she goes from here is just about everywhere.

BAILEY ZIMMERMAN’S “FALL IN LOVE” IS THIS WEEK’S MOST-ADDED DEBUT SINGLE AT COUNTRY RADIO

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Skyrocketing breakout country artist Bailey Zimmerman continues to “forge new territory for a modern country crossover” (Billboard) becoming the most-added new artist at country radio today with his debut single “Fall In Love” (LISTEN HERE). Already a chart-topping track, “Fall In Love” raced its way to No. 1 on Apple Music’s Top Country Songs chart upon release before recently clinching the top spot on SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown as well. Streamed by fans more than 150 million times, for an average of more than 11 million streams per week, the song is already nearing Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and Top 40 on their all-genre Hot 100 chart.

Zimmerman also recently shared the official music video for his most recent release, “Rock and A Hard Place” (WATCH HERE). Upon release, the explosive hit became the highest non-Morgan Wallen country song premiere of the year, debuting at #1 on Billboard’s Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales charts, #2 on their Hot Country Songs chart, No. 24 on their all-genre Hot 100 chart. It was also the #1 most streamed country song of the week and No. 23 most-streamed song of the week all-genre in the US.

“Streamers [are] falling hard for Bailey Zimmerman” (Country Insider), as is evident by his more than 250 million global streams to date and an average of more than 15 million global streams a week. The Amazon Music 2022 Artist to Watch and YouTube Trending Artist on the Rise is also currently Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Songwriters chart and Top 50 on their all-genre Artist 100 Chart.

Before his whirlwind rise over the past year, the twenty-two-year-old was born and raised in the small town of Louisville, IL. He grew up listening to hour after hour of country radio on long hauls across state lines with his father, who owned a trucking business, while back at home his mom instilled in him a life-long appreciation for the power chords and edgy vocals of 80’s hair rock. But it was time spent at the family’s car dealership where he learned the art of telling stories, listening to Grandpa Zimmerman and his oldest friends would sit and tell stories capture people’s attention with their words.

At the age of sixteen, Zimmerman got his first job at the local meat processing plant and hasn’t stopped working since. From long hours on the gas pipeline, to late nights of backbreaking roadwork, he embodies the old school American values of hard work and dependability and applies the same steadfast mentality to his music. Through his plainspoken charm, contagious enthusiasm and genuine portrayal of life on the back roads, the up-and-comer has already attracted a loyal and passionate fan base. With more new music on the horizon, featuring the grit and gravel of his unmistakably Southern drawl, Zimmerman will continue to showcase the straightforward authenticity for which he is known and loved.

BABYFACE, GAYLE, HARDY, WALKER HAYES, THOMAS RHETT, AND MATTHEW WEST AMONG FIRST PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL NASHVILLE SONGWRITER AWARDS PRESENTED BY CITY NATIONAL BANK

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The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) has revealed the first round of performers joining NSAI on September 20, 2022 at the Ryman Auditorium to take part in the 5th annual Nashville Songwriter Awards presented by City National Bank.

Announced performers include: PAT ALGER, TONY ARATA, BABYFACE, KENT BLAZY, JACOB DAVIS, GAYLE, HARDY, WALKER HAYES, JOSH JENKINS, MATT JENKINS, MATT MCGINN, THOMAS RHETT, MATT ROGERS, JENN SCHOTT, NATHAN SPICER, AND MATTHEW WEST, with additional appearances to be revealed soon. A night dedicated to those that create the music we all cherish, the spotlight will be shining bright on the beloved songwriter!

Tickets for the 5th annual Nashville Songwriter Awards presented by City National Bank, go on sale Friday, July 15, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. CT and can be purchased at ryman.com.

“City National Bank has long supported the music industry and we are honored to help present the 5th annual Nashville Songwriters Awards,” said Diane Pearson and Lori Badgett, Co-Heads of City National Bank Entertainment Division, Nashville.  “We look forward to this fantastic lineup of performers and offer a special congratulations to Garth Brooks and Jon Platt for their invaluable contributions to the music industry.”

“You don’t want to miss NSAI’s upcoming 5th annual Nashville Songwriter Awards,” NSAI Board President Steve Bogard declared.  “We’ll be celebrating the ’10 Songs I Wish I’d Written’ awards, a category voted on exclusively by our pro members, as well as several other achievements and those writers and artists will fill the stage! There’s a lot to celebrate this year and our great songs and songwriters are at the top of the list.”

In addition to celebrating the ’10 Songs I Wish I’d Written’ and the song, songwriter, and songwriter-artist of the year awards, the evening will also include segments honoring previously announced award recipients, GARTH BROOKS and JON PLATT (Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Publishing).

BROOKS will be honored as the 2022 recipient of the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award. An award bestowed to an individual whose works have made a significant contribution to the American songbook and one who has inspired the careers of others, the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award has only been given to three other individuals since its inception, with those honorees being Loretta Lynn (2019 recipient), Bill Anderson (2018 recipient) and Willie Nelson (2013 recipient).

Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt will receive the NSAI President’s Keystone Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the betterment of songwriters. Platt’s dedication to the songwriting community has led to many songwriter-first initiatives at Sony Music Publishing. Platt also enabled Sony Music Publishing’s donation of over a half million-dollars to NSAI in support of the WRITER Foundation, which has provided numerous $1,000 grants to American songwriters and composers in need throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

JENNY TOLMAN PROUDLY ANNOUNCES “COWGIRLS AT THE COWBOY” ALL-FEMALE COUNTRY FESTIVAL

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Carly Pearce to Headline Festival October 7-9 in Jackson, WY

Jackson Hole favorite Jenny Tolman’s inaugural festival “Cowgirls at The Cowboy” announces reigning ACM and CMA Female Artist/Vocalist of the Year Carly Pearce as headliner. The newly announced festival includes an all-female lineup staged at Jackson’s iconic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar October 7-9. The three-night celebration of women in country music will feature some of the industry’s hottest established and emerging female singers and songwriters.

“I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to showcase these amazing women of country music at my favorite place in the world, Jackson Hole!” shared Tolman. “The impact each of them has had on the genre so far is historic- especially as we are so proud and excited to bring an all-female country music festival to Jackson! Saddle up and get ready for Cowgirls at the Cowboy!”

Kicking off the festival on Friday, October 7, Tolman will be joined by fellow critically-acclaimed singer-songwriters, Natalie Hemby (Miranda Lambert, Lady Gaga, Jon Pardi, Little Big Town), Caitlyn Smith (Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, John Legend, Meghan Trainor) and RaeLynn (“God Made Girls,” “Love Triangle,” “I Love My Hometown”) for a writers’ round.

On Saturday, October 8, Tolman and her band will make a triumphant return to the venue featured on the cover and video of her most recent album release. Co-headlining that night will be North Carolina native Carter Faith, recently named “the future of the next ten years of Nashville.” With her 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Carter recently became the first country artist to ever be listed in Spotify’s “Fresh Finds Program.” She and her band will bring her own brand of country, reminiscent of Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert.Fresh off her own successful dates, as well as Kenny Chesney’s 2022 HERE AND NOW TOUR, Carly Pearce will headline an intimate set on Sunday night with powerful songs from her album 29: Written In Stone, including her history-making third No. 1 “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” and her latest single “What He Didn’t Do.” The Grand Ole Opry member’s performance will further cement why Pearce has won several CMA, ACM and CMT awards and connects with so many listeners. “There’s no more exciting way to close-out this celebration weekend of strong country women,” Tolman said, “than by featuring the reigning top female country artist as our headliner. We are thrilled.”

Tickets will range from $50 – $500, will be sold for each night, and may be purchased online at cowboybarjh.com. On-sale date is Friday, July 29 at 10 a.m. (MT). Doors will open each night at 7 p.m., with shows beginning at 8 p.m.. Must be 21+.

The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, established in 1937, is widely regarded as a national treasure and is regularly named one of the top honky tonks in the country. The Cowboy is committed to continuing its rich tradition of hosting the most iconic names in country music. #saddleup.

CHARLES JOHNSON RELEASES “GASOLINE” AHEAD OF HIS JULY 22 ALBUM RELEASE, THE LADDER

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Charles Johnson recently announced the forthcoming release of his full-length album, The Ladder, due out July 22, and dropped one final instant grat today, “Gasoline.” This release will interest fans of all genres and walks of life with stories about growing up, finding and losing love, sobriety and more, there is something for everyone to connect with. The new single, “Gasoline” will be available to anyone who pre-orders the upcoming record. Pre-save The Ladder here!: https://lnk.to/CJTLAlbum

“This project is the culmination of years of writing and years of life. I couldn’t have asked for a better team: my co-writers, my band, my producer, and my FAMILY, in developing these songs, honing this sound and finding myself as an artist. The road is long and winding. I can’t wait to share it!” says Johnson.

Those local to the Nashville area are invited to The 5 Spot on Tuesday, July 19 at 6 P.M. for The Ladder Album Release Show with special guest Delaney Ramsdell. Charles will be playing the entirety of his new record which featured his previous released singles, “Busted Lip,” “Sedona,” “Even If I Get Over You” and “Coyote.” To stay up to date with Charles, please visit charlesjohnsonmusic.com

About Charles Johnson
Independent singer/songwriter, Charles Johnson, spent many years as a jack of all trades. From farmhand to bartender, he committed to earning a living to finance his dreams of becoming an artist. Despite these hardships, he has advanced to the next level of his career. Having grown up in Oakland, California, he garnered inspiration from artists such as Dave Matthews, Tom Petty, Counting Crows, Alanis Morisette, and Boys II Men in his formative years. The West and his cultural heritage play an important role within his musical creativity, with his Mother being born of Native American descent and also having spent much of his childhood on his grandfather’s reservation in Montana. His career began with the release of his first album, Everything I Know in 2015, followed by two EP’s; Cutbank in 2015 and The Ladder in 2019. He had begun to tour across the country and had plans to start a new musical project, but with the Covid 19 Pandemic, his efforts were brought to a screeching halt. Despite facing discouragement, he pressed on and emerged from the other side refreshed and reinvigorated, ready to share his new debut album, which he intends to release later this year. Preceding his album, he plans to release several singles, the first being “Coyote”, which was released in early March of this year and has already accumulated nearly 20 thousand streams. With this song, Charles recalls the struggle of finding one’s place in an industry that is unstable and unforgiving, yet persevering through it all. With his ability to express himself through different genres and styles, his music is still characterized by his honest expression, individual experiences, and vulnerability that reach people in a unique, relatable way. For more information, go charlesjohnsonmusic.com

TEMECULA ROAD RELEASES FIRST TRACK AS A DUO, “HEARTBREAK IN BOOTS”

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After a full year of writing daily and coming into their newly-developed sound, Warner Music Nashville/Buena Vista Records’ Temecula Road has returned with a new track “Heartbreak In Boots” (LISTEN HERE). Co-written by members Emma Salute and Dawson Anderson alongside Parker Welling and Casey Brown and produced by Brandon Hood, the song marks the first release since the band became a newly formed duo, amicably parting ways with Emma’s sister, Maddie.

The duo first announced the news in March on Instagram, writing: “We will always love and cherish Maddie as the best friend and sister that she is to us. We are beyond excited for the road ahead, with plans to record some of our favorite music we’ve ever made…words cannot express how much love and gratitude we have for everyone who has supported us over the last eight years.” Now, just a few short months later, they are keeping to their word with the release of “Heartbreak In Boots,” with more new music to follow throughout the year.

“Over the past few years, we’ve really put our heads down to focus on telling our stories,” said the duo. “We’ve been digging deep into ourselves, and in the process, we’ve fallen more in love with songwriting. We’ve found the heart of Temecula Road’s sound and we’ve never felt more confident as artists. This is a special chapter for us. ‘Heartbreak In Boots’ is true and it’s us. From the moment we wrote it, we knew that if it was anything, it’s honest. This song has lived such a unique life already, with people all over the world responding to clips we’ve shared ahead of its release. We’ve worked diligently and waited patiently for this day. We’re proud. We’re grateful, and we are so excited that this song is finally out in the world.”

The duo has taken to the road to show off their new direction and sound on their headlining Nashville Hits The Roof tour, playing at Tin Roofs across the country. They recently wrapped up a string of dates with Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox and had several performances during last month’s CMA Fest. With over 15 million streams to date, they made their television performance debut on ABC’s The Bachelor last year and have been called out by the media including Huffington Post, CMT, and Rolling Stone.

ZAC BROWN BAND TO RELEASE NEW VERSION OF “WILD PALOMINO” FEATURING CODY JOHNSON NEXT FRIDAY (7/15)

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 Whiskey Riff exclusively announced the news that the GRAMMY Award-winning Zac Brown Band is set to release a new version of “Wild Palomino” featuring their multi-platinum-selling labelmate, Cody Johnson (PRE-SAVE HERE). The track will be available everywhere July 15 and featured on their forthcoming deluxe version of The Comeback due this fall.

The deluxe album will also include their recently released collaboration with country superstar Blake Shelton on current single, “Out in the Middle” (LISTEN HERE). The chart-topping group recently performed the track on The Late Late Show With James Corden (WATCH HERE), as it nears Top 20 at country radio. Rolling Stone has described it as “a song of praise for the country lifestyle. With a swampy, rumbling groove…bolstered by the group’s layered harmonies and joyous fiddle runs.”

Earlier this month, GRAMMY.com caught up with all nine members for their “On the Road” series, captured at the GRAMMY Block Party in Nashville (WATCH HERE). The clip gives an incredible overview of what you can find on their current international “Out in the Middle Tour,” as well as strong insight into the band’s genre diversity in live cover performances. The band began the tour in South Carolina and will soon visit Boston’s Fenway Park, where they hold the record for most consecutive sold-out shows. The band recently performed to a crowd of nearly 30,000 fans at Truist Park in their hometown of Atlanta and are set to visit other iconic venues including Wrigley Field in Chicago this Saturday (7/9), Citi Field in New York (8/18) and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles (11/4). For a full list of tour dates and to purchase tickets, please visit https://zacbrownband.com/pages/tour.

Upon release, The Comeback jumped to the No. 1 spot on the Current Country Albums Sales chart and was the Top New Country Album Release. Lead singer, Zac Brown boasts a co-writer credit on every song and also co-produced the entire record alongside frequent collaborator, Ben Simonetti.

About Zac Brown Band:

Zac Brown Band is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning, Southern rock group led by front man, Zac Brown. Throughout their career spanning more than a decade, Zac Brown Band has had six consecutive albums reach the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and five consecutive albums debut at #1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart. To date, the group has won three GRAMMY Awards, including Best New Artist in 2010, sold more than 30 million singles, 9 million albums, amassed over 10 billion catalog streams to date, achieved 16 #1 radio singles, and are the second act to top both the Country and Active Rock formats. Zac Brown Band has headlined 8 North American Tours and currently holds the record for most consecutive sold-out shows at the iconic Fenway Park. Since their debut, Zac Brown Band has developed a reputation with critics and fans alike as one of the most dynamic live performers, marked by strong musicianship that defies genre boundaries.

Purpose-Driven, Philanthropic Arm of Gibson– Announces Auction Of Autographed, Limited-Edition Guitars

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All Proceeds Benefit Gibson Gives and the National Museum of African American Music

Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand’s purpose-driven philanthropic arm Gibson Gives has announced a rare lot of six autographed, high-profile, limited-edition guitars from Gibson artists are now up for auction via Charity Buzz through July 6 HERE. The Gibson Gives auction only features rare and collectible limited-edition guitars that are autographed by the artists including Angus Young (AC/DC), Joe Perry and all of AEROSMITH, Darius Rucker, Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Robin Zander and Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick), Don Felder (Eagles), Slash, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest) and more. Each guitar in the Gibson Gives auction includes a certificate of authenticity, and comes straight from the source, Gibson.

Gibson has a strong focus giving back and supporting the global music community through Gibson Gives. The mission of Gibson Gives is to create, develop and support non-profit organizations in their efforts to advance musicians, youth-focused education, music, and wellness initiatives. In the last three years, Gibson Gives–a 501(c)(3) organization–has raised over $3.5 million dollars worldwide through its mission.

The Gibson Gives auction gives music fans the once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a rare and collectible piece of music history. All donations raised will go to Gibson Gives, in addition to the National Museum of African American Music’s music education fund.

About Gibson and Gibson Gives:

Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 128 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson guitars and gear have been played on stage by countless musical icons in every genre of music, and Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands. Gibson has a strong focus on supporting the global music community through the philanthropic arm of Gibson Gives. The mission of Gibson Gives is to create, develop and support non-profit organizations in their efforts to advance musicians, youth-focused education, music, and wellness initiatives. 100% of all donations to and from Gibson Gives–a 501(c)(3) organization–go towards giving the gift of music. In the last three years, Gibson Gives has raised over $3.5 million dollars worldwide through its mission. For a deeper look inside the history of Gibson, plan a trip to downtown Nashville, to visit the Gibson Garage. At the Gibson Garage—the all-new flagship store–music lovers can experience live performances, design a dream guitar, catch a taping of the award-winning Gibson TV series, and explore Gibson’s music history with captivating, interactive storytelling and memorabilia displays, inside the historic space. The Gibson Garage is the ultimate guitar experience and destination for music lovers in Nashville and across the globe. Learn more at Gibson.com