Charley Pride’s Chart-Topping Single “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’” Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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‘Christmas in My Home Town’ Remains Fan Favorite Holiday Album

Country music legend and trailblazer Charley Pride’s hit single “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’” is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. After being released in 1971, the song quickly became Pride’s most well-known and beloved song to date and ended up topping the charts. The sweet tune marked his eighth #1 song on the country singles chart. It also reached the Top 40 on the pop charts, peaking at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, and went into the Top Ten of the Adult Contemporary charts and #19 on the U.S. Cash Box Top 100. Pride shares the secret to love through the lyrics of “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin,’” proving why it’s remained a classic country hit that stands the test of time.

Pride’s Christmas album, Christmas in My Home Town, has also persisted to be a fan favorite since its initial release in 1970. The festive country album includes his original song named after the title track of the album, and other traditional holiday tunes including “Deck The Halls,” “Silent Night,” “Little Drummer Boy,” and more. Country music lovers far and wide still enjoy the winter season with Pride’s iconic voice which shines on each track. His holiday spirit and bright energy endure on Christmas in My Home Town as his legacy lives on.

About Charley Pride:
Charley Pride celebrated more than 50 years as a recording artist, enjoying one of the most successful careers in country music history, and is credited with helping break color barriers by becoming the first black superstar within the genre. A true living legend, he sold tens of millions of records worldwide with his large repertoire of hits. A three-time GRAMMY® award and Recording Academy “Lifetime Achievement Award” winner, Pride garnered no less than 36 chart-topping country hits, including “Kiss An Angel Good Morning,” a massive #1 crossover hit that sold over a million singles and helped Pride land the Country Music Association’s “Entertainer of the Year” award in 1971 and the “Top Male Vocalist” awards of 1971 and 1972. A proud member of the Grand Ole Opry, Pride performed concerts worldwide and has toured the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand over the last several years. He received the Crossroads Of American Music Award At the 2019 GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi Gala in November of 2019, and the Country Music Association’s Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award one year later in November 2020. On December 12, 2020, Pride died at the age of 86 from complications due to COVID-19. In 2021, CMT celebrated his impactful life as a musical pioneer with CMT Giants: Charley Pride. His memory and storied legacy will live on through his vast library of stories and songs, with forthcoming plans for a posthumous album release and biopic film. Full bio available here and follow Charley Pride on Facebook and at CharleyPride.com.

CRS 2022 New Faces of Country Music® Show Lineup Announced

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Gabby Barrett, Walker Hayes, Parker McCollum, Jameson Rodgers, and Lainey Wilson Named Class of 2022

December 6, 2021) Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has announced the lineup for the CRS 2022 New Faces of Country Music® Show. To be held Friday, February 25 at Omni Nashville Hotel, this year’s show will feature Gabby Barrett, Walker Hayes, Parker McCollum, Jameson Rodgers, and Lainey Wilson.
CRB New Faces Committee Chairman Chuck Aly comments, “There were no bad options in this year’s New Faces election slate, so it’s not a surprise the final lineup is stellar. The only thing more exciting than what these artists bring to this year’s show is that we’ll all get to experience it in person!”
Formed in 1970, the annual New Faces of Country Music® Show is one of the most anticipated events at Country Radio Seminar. Five emerging artists who have achieved significant success at Country Radio during the qualification period are selected each year to perform. The New Faces of Country Music® Show has played a pivotal role in the careers of almost every major Country star. The show is co-sponsored by the Academy of Country Music and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
CRS will be held Wednesday, February 23 through February 25, 2022. The New Faces of Country Music® Show closes out the event each year.  Registration for CRS 2022 is open and available for purchase at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
CRS 2022 will feature a jam-packed schedule that includes Country Radio Seminar’s most anticipated events, including educational panels, virtual networking, and workshops designed to provide instant, actionable takeaways.

COUNTRY RISER, DAVID TUCKER, RELEASES ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SONG AND NEW VIDEO “CHRISTMAS MEMORY”

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David Tucker is ringing in the Christmas season with the original holiday track, “Christmas Memory.” Written by David and Jake and Sydney Saghi, the Christmas song is a downhearted tale of missing someone at the holidays, but David’s warm voice never fails to bring the listener in. Listen to the track here and watch the video here!

“With so many amazing Christmas songs out there, I’m beyond thrilled to release my first-ever holiday single and video, ‘Christmas Memory,’ to the world! Growing up I always listened to traditional Christmas music, but not always from the perspective of someone spending the holiday away from their love! I’ve always wanted to put my own flair on the season and show people different things we all go through during the holidays. I was proud to write this one with my good friends Jake and Sydney Shaghi. One of my favorite lines in the song is ‘I bet you’re looking at lights through an airplane window, took your sweet time pickin’ out that dress.’ To me that’s one of the hardest feelings of watching your lover go somewhere without you during such a special season of love and joy. It really paints the picture for the listener and people who have experienced the same feeling of being alone, but also knowing that they still have the chance to make it an amazing Christmas memory.” said David Tucker.

If I was kissin’ you
Instead of just missing you right now
I wouldn’t have to listen to my parents talk about me and you
What we were supposed to be
Branches on a family tree
Wish you were here with me
I can’t help but believe that we were more
Than a Christmas memory 

David has had quite the year as he’s released new music, premiered music videos on CMT, and has opened for rock legend, Brett Michaels. To stay up to date with all things David Tucker, please visit ​​davidtuckerjams.com.

About David Tucker
As the city of Nashville has grown, David Tucker’s boots have been on the ground in more ways than one. By day he’s worked as a welder, building the new skyscrapers that define the skyline; by night he’s been writing, performing in town and honing his craft. He has diversified his skills, rounding himself out as an all-around musician by writing, singing, and playing guitar, bass, drums and piano, amongst others, while also applying his artist’s ear by co-writing and producing projects for others. David grew up in Augusta, Kentucky, where his love for music was cultivated by singing in his fathers church. After building a following in his home state, the momentum of his music led him to Nashville, where he’s since paid his dues performing in venues from local hotspots to CMA stages. In a time when live music has been put on hold, David has been crafting a new musical vision for himself, grounded in his Kentucky roots and upbringing. His new songs shine a light on country music as a truth-telling force. His sound and the impression he makes are both relatable and memorable for his fans. Experiencing David’s music, you’ll hear love, heartache, records spinning and candles burning. His songs share real truths from his own life and those of his collaborators on their journeys through love, music, Nashville and more. David faces his challenges and determination for a music career head-on, with an affirmative attitude grounded in faith and service to others. From helping neighbors in need, to funding cancer research through his board membership of Scott Hamilton’s CARES Foundation, giving back to his community is a priority. David’s debut project, to be released throughout 2021, follows the experiences and insights of his life’s journey through the past few years, wrapped in his own modern country sound. Drawing from influences from 90’s country and gospel, to rap to rock & roll, his diverse background makes this his most authentic music yet.

DENNIS QUAID LAUNCHES BONNIEDALE PRODUCTION COMPANY, FIRST FEATURE FILM, A BIOPIC ON CHARLEY PRIDE, TITLED AMERICAN PRIDE

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Multi-hyphenate global superstar Dennis Quaid, along with Laura Quaid and Ben Howard, are launching a new production company, BONNIEDALE. Its first feature film, a biopic on CHARLEY PRIDE, titled AMERICAN PRIDE will be in partnership with producer Craig Brewer, and Third Coast Content. The screenplay is being written by Dianne Houston (EMPIRE, SURVIVING COMPTON, WHEN WE RISE, TUESDAY MORNING RIDE). Brewer (HUSTLE AND FLOW, DOLEMITE, COMING 2 AMERICA) will direct and produce.

AMERICAN PRIDE is a biopic capturing the passion and determination of the young man from Sledge, Mississippi who started out as a minor league ballplayer, and became instead the first African American Country Music superstar. The film will focus on the love story between Charley and his wife, Rozene, as well as his ascent to fame as an artist and entrepreneur during a challenging time in American culture.

“Charley Pride was more than a superstar, icon or legend. Charley was a beautifully talented man who believed with his entire heart in the greatness of the American dream, and was determined to claim his place within it. With all of the talk today about what is and is not American, Charley Pride’s life story is a reminder to us all of what being an American is all about,” Dianne Houston shared.

Fitting of Dennis’ legendary connection to audiences as an actor, BONNIEDALE will focus on aspirational and inspiring stories of real people and real life. Dennis says, “As an actor, I have always gravitated toward roles of the underdog—the person who achieves great things against even greater odds. I think all of us are drawn to stories of people who are willing to get up, again and again, to do whatever it takes to finally break through. We love to cheer for the fighter, the underdog, the hopeful dreamer. In many ways, this is my own life. That’s why I’m excited to turn my attention to BONNIEDALE, where we will find and drive stories that are meaningful and that matter.”

Partner Ben Howard, who previously worked as a producer starring Quaid in Netflix’s BLUE MIRACLE, has been involved in aspirational projects for more than 15 years and has been running Third Coast Content in partnership with Endeavor Content since 2018. Endeavor was the lead financier of BLUE MIRACLE.

“I’m excited to work with Dennis and Laura in making the world a better place through the films, shows and content we develop and produce,” Howard shared.

The name BONNIEDALE derives from Quaid’s mother’s middle name.

BONNIEDALE will be represented by Darren Boghosian at UTA, George Freeman at Brillstein Partners, and Scott Adkins at Adkins Publicity, who have offices in Los Angeles and Nashville.

THE HOBBS SISTERS ADD THEIR COUNTRY FLAIR TO “PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS”

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To ring in the Christmas season, The Hobbs Sisters have released their version of “Please Come Home For Christmas.” The original performance was by Charles Brown in 1961 with many popular artists, including The Eagles recording their own covers. The Hobbs Sisters make it their own with their powerful vocals and country twang. It will be the perfect addition to your holiday playlists and you can listen to the single here!

“We love the holidays and we have so many great memories of spending Christmas with our family. Please Come Home For Christmas has always been a favorite of ours and it reminds us of that feeling of wanting to be home with your family and loved ones. This was such a fun song to record and we can’t wait to share it!” says The Hobbs Sisters.

The classic Christmas song is a melancholy tale but the country arrangement done by The Hobbs Sisters gives the tune a livelier feel that draws in listeners. Fans will love playing this during their holiday festivities, and this single is sure to become a yearly favorite each time winter comes around!

About The Hobbs Sisters
The Hobbs Sisters are a modern country duo that brings a combination of big voices, twin sister harmonies and high energy performances to the stage. They are based out of Nashville, Tenn. and continue to build their fan base by performing at various fairs, festivals and venues. They have opened for national acts such as Lady A, Charlie Daniels and Brett Eldredge. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Hobbs Sisters, Hannah and Lauren, were always singing. They credit both their grandfather, Pappaw John, and the church choir for getting them into music. It was their grandfather who first exposed them to country music and playing the guitar. They began performing as a duo in the Pittsburgh area, as well as in Winston Salem, N.C., where they graduated from Wake Forest University. From their harmony-driven original songs to their unique interpretations of country covers, The Hobbs Sisters are making a name for themselves as singers, songwriters and entertainers. For more information visit www.thehobbssisters.com.

KANE BROWN JOINS JUSTIN BEIBER, ALESSIA CARA AND DARREN CRISS TO HOST “A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”

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CBS Presents the 23rd Annual “A Home For The Holidays At The Grove”, featuring uplifting stories of adoption from foster care and raising awareness of this important social issue, will broadcast Sunday, Dec.5th (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/9:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

The special, which filmed at famed retail, dining and entertainment destination The Grove in Los Angeles, will enhance the inspirational stories of several American families with performances by extraordinary artists. Kane Brown will perform and introduce the Rodriguez Family for a very special live adoption.

 For the last two decades, the award-winning special has shined a light on the thousands of American children in foster care and has inspired tens of thousands of adoptions, moving these children into loving “forever families.”

Currently, there are more than 400,000 children in foster care in the U.S. who are hoping for a “forever home.” Foster children lead a difficult life. Only half graduate from high school, five percent graduate college, and within four years of aging out, 50 percent end up homeless. As this special illustrates, given a home and a chance, these children can thrive and go on to lead exemplary, even extraordinary, lives.

 The stories featured on this year’s special include:

The Healy Family

From the time Celia was 9 months old until she was 12, she lived in nine different homes, so many that she can’t remember the faces and places. She was subject to constant abuse and often told that she would end up exactly like her mom, an addicted dropout who was pregnant at 15. At one point, Celia was so despondent, she attempted to take her own life. Trish and Andy Healy are Australian natives and had always wanted to adopt an older child. When Celia joined their family, they were shocked at how much she had endured, but inspired by her resilience. Celia felt safe for the first time in her life, knowing she was part of a loving family. Her grades and her confidence soared. Now she is bright, she is strong, is a freshman at UCLA, and on track for an amazing life.

 The Polk Family

When Christopher was born, he was left at the hospital by his mother, who struggled with substance abuse. He was adopted and raised by his grandmother. He met his husband, Jacari, in 2006 and they married in 2011. When it came time for the couple to adopt, they were matched with Knox, a 1-year-old boy who was born while his mother was in jail and had been subjected to neglect. With the similarities to Christopher’s story, the couple knew that this was meant to be. The Polks are a now happy trio. Knox is a thriving 3-year-old who loves bike riding and soccer. Christopher and Jacari both say that the day the adoption was finalized was the best day of their lives.

 The Ambrose Family

Brian and Heather always wanted a large family. They had three daughters biologically, but pregnancy complications with their third led them to adoption. With the addition of a baby boy, Carter, they felt their family was complete. When Carter was 4, they learned that Carter had a biological sister, Linden, 11 months old. The Ambrose’s were unprepared for another baby, but they opened their home and their hearts to this little girl and, two years later, they can’t imagine life without her.

 The Rodriguez Family

Marjorie was placed in foster care as a toddler. By the time she was 5 years old, she had lived in six different homes, where she had been subjected to neglect and abuse. Celine and Jerry Rodriguez were told about Marjorie and their hearts went out to her. They decided that this little girl would complete their family. At first, Marjorie was reserved, but they showered her with love and attention, and she blossomed into a beautiful and well-adjusted girl. They all can’t wait for the adoption to be finalized and for Marjorie to be a part of their forever family.

 The special is presented in association with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the Children’s Action Network. Wendy’s founder, Dave Thomas, who was adopted, established the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which is dedicated to dramatically increasing the adoptions of children in North America’s foster care system. The Children’s Action Network was founded in 1990 by leaders in the entertainment industry in order to harness the power of the entertainment media on behalf of children.

The Oak Ridge Boys Kick Off ‘Christmas In Tennessee’ at Gaylord Opryland Resort

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Hosting a Special Facebook Live Performance on December 2 at 7:25 pm CT

Tickets Available Now for The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas In Tennessee at Gaylord Opryland Resort

The Oak Ridge Boys Featured in John Rich and Mike Rowe’s New Music Video “Santa’s Gotta Dirty Job”

GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, are bringing holiday cheer with their return to Gaylord Opryland Resort to celebrate the season at home this year with a 31-show residency as part of the resort’s 38th annual ‘A Country Christmas’ event. The Oak Ridge Boys’ ‘Christmas in Tennessee’ Dinner Show continues through December 25 and features a delicious holiday meal prepared by the resort’s culinary team followed by The Oak Ridge Boys and their band performing Christmas classics, new favorites, and a few of the timeless hits that have shaped their legendary career. As part of a special Facebook Live, fans can tune in on December 2nd just before 7:25 pm CT for a special performance of the song “Christmas Cookies,” live from Gaylord Opryland Resort.

Watch The Oak Ridge Boys perform live on Gaylord Opryland Resort’s Facebook HERE.

“Our Christmas dinner shows at Gaylord Opryland Resort are going great,’ shares Joe Bonsall. “The production and music this year have been magical each night. We realize that some folks can’t make it to Nashville, so Gaylord Opryland Resort has arranged to stream one song live on Facebook on December 2nd at 7:25 pm CT. Please go online and watch us sing “Christmas Cookies” to the world. We want to let you in on the fun!”

As part of The Oak Ridge Boys’ residency with Gaylord Opryland, the group performs songs from multiple award-winning albums, including eight Christmas albums, takes a look back on Christmases past, and most importantly celebrates the birth of Christ in the beautiful surroundings of the resort. Click here for tickets and holiday room accommodations.

As part of a special collaboration, The Oak Ridge Boys recently joined John Rich and Mike Rowe in the studio, contributing their timeless vocals on the new duet “Santa’s Gotta Dirty Job,” which is available now. Lighthearted and cheerful, Rich & Rowe and The Oak Ridge Boys poke fun at Santa’s real duties – devouring the milk and cookies. So don’t forget to leave a plate and a glass out for him this year!

To watch the music video for “Santa’s Gotta Dirty Job” visit HERE.

For more information on The Oak Ridge Boys, visit their website or follow them on social media.

Rodney Crowell and More All-Star Friends Return for Release of Songs From Quarantine Vol. 2 Benefitting Music Health Alliance

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14-song Compilation of Rarities Available for a Limited Time Features
William Bell, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Cory Chisel, Guy Clark, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson & John Daly, Mary Gauthier, Vince Gill, Shelby Lynne, Allison Moorer, Ringo Starr, Molly Tuttle, John Paul White and Rodney Crowell with Wendy Moten, John Oates and Chely Wright

Grammy-winning artist and long-time Music Health Alliance supporter, Rodney Crowell, has once again enlisted a number of his all-star friends, including William Bell, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Cory Chisel, Guy Clark, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson & John Daly, Mary Gauthier, Vince Gill, Shelby Lynne, Allison Moorer, Ringo Starr, Molly Tuttle, and John Paul White, plus Crowell will be joined by Wendy Moten, John Oates and Chely Wright for Songs From Quarantine Vol. 2, a digital compilation of rarities available for only two weeks exclusively on Bandcamp at https://smarturl.it/SFQ2.

This unique collection features fan-favorite songs in their raw form, performed by the artists who wrote and/or recorded them. Proceeds from this star-studded, limited edition 14-song download will again benefit the work of non-profit Music Health Alliance (MHA) and its continued work to provide free healthcare advocacy and support to the music community nationwide, including critical mental health and COVID-19 resources in addition to access to healthcare, medicines, diagnostic tests and more.

Crowell, an MHA board member, said: “Songs From Quarantine Volume 1 was a sweet success and we have equally high hopes for Volume 2. Once again all proceeds go to the not-for-profit Music Health Alliance, whose ever-ready staff continues to serve our nationwide music community’s health related needs.”

Available for 2 WEEKS ONLY exclusively via Bandcamp, Rodney Crowell and Friends’ Songs From Quarantine Vol. 2 features:

1. Guy Clark – “Step Inside This House”
2. Sheryl Crow – “Home”
3. Willie Nelson & John Daly – “WHISKEY AND WATER”
4. Ringo Starr – “See You Later Alligator”
5. Shelby Lynne – “Is There Any Love Left”
6. Allison Moorer – “St. Jude Lives in the Garden Now”
7. Cory Chisel – “Wicked Game”
8. William Bell – “Check Out My Karma”
9. John Paul White – “Until I Get My Feet Back On The Ground”
10. Mary Gauthier – “About Time”
11. Beth Nielsen Chapman – “That’s When I Find You”
12. Vince Gill – “Old Texas Moon”
13. Molly Tuttle – “Tsunami”
14. Rodney Crowell w/Wendy Moten, John Oates and Chely Wright – “Heavenly Day”

Download and listen to Songs From Quarantine Vol. 2 at https://smarturl.it/SFQ2.

About Music Health Alliance: Based in Nashville, MHA has provided free healthcare advocacy and support to more than 15,000 music industry members across 48 states in the non-profit’s first eight years – songwriters, musicians, performers, producers, engineers, venue operators, artist managers, agents, publishers, business managers, and more – by providing access to medicine, mental health resources, COVID-19 relief, diagnostic tests, lifesaving transplants, end of life care and many other necessary services, saving more than $60,000,000 in healthcare costs for the nationwide music community in less than a decade. Entirely funded through grants and individual and corporate donations, financial support from the music community is critical to continue MHA’s advocacy and free services. For every $1 donation, MHA is able to provide $30 in life-saving healthcare resources to Heal The Music.

In response to the pandemic, Music Health Alliance’s COVID-19 Relief Plan was created to provide direct support for the immediate needs of music industry professionals and their families during this public health crisis through relief grants, simplified solutions and a comprehensive database of resources. MHA fights so those in our industry never have to feel alone in a health crisis and removes obstacles so patients can receive lifesaving care. Its services are free to any person who has worked in the music industry for three or more years or who has credited contributions to 4 commercially released recordings or videos. Spouses, partners, and children of qualifying individuals may also receive access to the non-profit’s services from birth to end of life.

For more information, please visit www.musichealthalliance.com.

Tracy Lawrence’s 16th Annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert Reaches Largest Dollar Amount Raised To Date

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Turkey Fry Provided Over 5,000 Meals To Those In Need Through Nashville Rescue Mission

In-Concert Lawrence Joined On-Stage By Dustin Lynch, Michael Ray and Lainey Wilson

Country music icon Tracy Lawrence continues his philanthropic tradition with the 16th Annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert which provides much-needed support to Nashville Rescue Mission. This year’s event took place on November 23rd and raised an impressive $175,000 for Nashville Rescue Mission – the largest sum raised by a single Mission:Possible fundraising event to date. Cumulatively with last year’s turkey fry and this year’s annual golf tournament $325,000 has been raised for the mission in a single calendar year.

Volunteers began arriving at 7am to the Nashville Rescue Mission parking lot to ignite their fryers with Lawrence dropping the first bird at 8am. The chilly morning was spent in fellowship as selfless folks from around the Nashville area helped fry 500 turkeys that provided approximately 5,000 meals to those in need.

During the Turkey Fry, Tracy was presented with the honorary title of Tennessee Colonel in recognition of his years of philanthropic service to Nashville and greater Tennessee.

“It is a rare privilege to stand alongside someone with such an earnest heart for service, and so I consider it an honor to present Tracy with the prestigious title of Tennessee Colonel,” said Senator Blackburn. “Last year alone, his work with the Nashville Rescue Mission fed thousands of people and raised more than $100,000 in donations for the homeless and hungry. This is what love looks like and I thank Tracy from the bottom of my heart for giving that love so freely to the people of Nashville.”

Later that evening, Tracy and a few friends took the stage at SkyDeck at Assembly Hall for the benefit concert. Opening the concert was David Tolliver who welcomed the crowd to the rooftop outdoor space and got everyone in the mood for an evening full of great music. Lawrence then took the stage to thank volunteers, sponsors and everyone who helped make the day an overwhelming success. He was then joined on-stage by Country music stars Dustin Lynch, Michael Ray and Lainey Wilson where each took turns playing acoustic versions of some of their hit songs.

The 16th Annual Turkey Fry & Benefit Concert was presented by LHC, ABEC, M&W, as well as sponsors, TW Frierson, Zochem, Sam’s Club, Thomas Trucking, First National Bank, Publix, Mazda, Renasant Bank, Piedmont Gas, Music City Guide, Nashville Marine, Double A Productions, Brinkley Construction, Studio Bank, RE West, Hood Containers, Blue Rhino, Loanna Oil, Black Riffle Coffee Company, Fiji Water, UPTIME, Tyson and The Poultry Foundation.

This year not only marks the 16th Annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert, but also commemorates Tracy’s 30th anniversary making unforgettable Country hits. In 2021, Tracy began rolling out his Hindsight 2020 project which encompasses three volumes of his classic songs alongside all-new tracks. On January 28th, Tracy will round out Hindsight 2020 with the release of Volume 3: Angelina, the final chapter that brings us to his career thus far and sets the stage for even more music from this enduring artist.

ABOUT “MISSION:POSSIBLE TURKEY FRY & CONCERT”:

To create, promote and implement the Mission:Possible Turkey Fry to feed homeless men, women and children and raise awareness to the plight of the homeless.

Launched in 2006, the nonprofit’s Turkey Fry event has since raised over $600,000 for Nashville Rescue Mission and has fried over 6,400 turkeys and provided over 90,000 meals to the homeless and hungry of Middle Tennessee.

ABOUT THE NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION:

Nashville Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered community committed to helping the hungry, homeless, and hurting by providing programs and services that focus on a person’s entire life—physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and social.

About Tracy Lawrence:

Tracy Lawrence is one of country music’s truest traditionalists and this year he is celebrating his 30th anniversary in the Country music industry. His impressive catalog of timeless music has made Lawrence a mainstay in the genre selling more than THIRTEEN MILLION albums and charting EIGHTEEN #1 songs. He has garnered numerous CMA and ACM awards and nominations, as well as a Grammy nomination. Commemorating his three-decade career in 2021, Lawrence is releasing three new albums which include all new music along with some of his favorite career hits.

In addition to his chart-topping success, Lawrence hosts the Award-Nominated nationally syndicated radio show “Honky Tonkin’ With Tracy Lawrence,” for which he has received two ACM nominations for National On-Air Personality of the Year. The show features music from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s and is heard on more than 115 affiliates. Tracy is also the co-creator of STORMING HEAVEN: THE MUSICAL, a production based on the novel Storming Heaven. Tracy, along with others, helped to develop the storyline of the musical and also composed songs for the drama. He was honored by the Nashville chapter of AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) with “Philanthropist of The Year” for his nationally recognized annual MISSION:POSSIBLE Turkey Fry and Concert, which has raised over Half a Million Dollars for the homeless and hungry in Dallas, Louisville and Nashville, and served more than 84,000 meals. MISSION:POSSIBLE is poised to make an even larger impact in the future, as the 501 (C) (3) organization expands into more markets across the country.

JENNY TOLMAN RELEASES “SASSY, FUN, CREATIVE & COOL” MUSIC VIDEO FOR “I KNOW SOME COWBOYS”

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Jenny Tolman gives off “playful country vibes (Parade.com)” with the release of her music video for “I Know Some Cowboys.” Parade.com exclusively premiered the video and noted, “the green screen visuals crafted to go along with this fun single almost distract the listener from the real star in this equation, Tolman’s amazing voice and tone. For a wise-cracking good country time, you’ve come to the right place!”

To watch the music video for “I Know Some Cowboys,” click HERE.

Taste of Country exclusively premiered the first listen to “I Know Some Cowboys,” sharing, “Guitars, fiddle, steel and B3 organ drive a rhythm that carries Tolman as she tells her man to step up or step aside (Billy Dukes).” MusicRow’s Robert K. Oermann praised the new single stating, “Nashville’s finest unsigned talent sings the praises of Texas gentlemen in this instantly catchy, sprightly, clever country rocker. An irresistible toe tapper.”

“‘I Know Some Cowboys’ is a song that was born out of my very first tour throughout Texas,” shares the Nashville native. “I was on the road and we went everywhere from New Braunfels, to Dallas, to San Antonio, The Woodlands, and more. Everywhere I went there would be cowboys opening doors for me, carrying my gear, tipping their hats… and on and on. They would try to teach me how to Texas Two-Step, which I was horrible at, but it was so much fun! So, when I came home I said to my sweetheart/producer, Dave Brainard, ‘Honey, you better step it up! Cause I know some cowboys!’ We love to laugh and poke fun at each other, so we ended up writing this song with our dear friend, Bill Whyte. It’s always a crowd favorite on the road and a personal favorite of mine because I like to show that girls can play honky-tonk songs, too.”

Tolman, who has been hailed by the Tennessean as an ‘Artist to Watch’ and included in MusicRow’s ‘Next Big Thing’ class of 2020 has been working on a new album with fiancé and producer, Dave Brainard. As featured on People.com, Tolman and the GRAMMY-nominated producer got engaged in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in October of 2020 after four years of dating. Fans got to watch Tolman shop for her upcoming nuptials on TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” this summer, as the country singer appeared on Season 19 of the series.

To keep up with Jenny Tolman be sure to follow her on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter and visit JennyTolman.com.

ABOUT JENNY TOLMAN:
With a razor-sharp wit and throwback sound, Jenny Tolman is on deck to become her generation’s Roger Miller—a comedic troubadour with a decidedly feminine perspective, offering savvy wordplay and wisdom far beyond her years. With titles like “High Class White Trash,” her debut album There Goes the Neighborhood lit up Nashville in 2020 by delivering engaging snapshots of small-town life in the fictional Jennyville. Not many new artists would step into the spotlight quite so brazenly but doing so has been worth the gamble thus far for Tolman, with the Nashville Scene singling out There Goes the Neighborhood as “Best Country Debut Album,” while The Tennessean named her an “Artist to Watch” and MusicRow Magazine included her in its “Next Big Thing” Class of 2020. Pretty heady stuff for a 25-year-old whom veteran Music Row writer Robert K. Oermann says is “practically single-handedly bringing humor back into country music.”