JOSEPH HABEDANK RELEASES NEW SINGLE ON 10 YEAR SOBRIETY ANNIVERSARY

“THE BASEMENT” IS SET TO RELEASE THURSDAY, MAY 25TH

Co-written by the multi-GRAMMY® nominee and Dove Award winner, the Daywind Records hitmaker gives glory to God for his decade-long success  

NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 23rd, 2023) – Joseph Habedank, one of today’s leading voices in Christian music is set to release “The Basement,” on Daywind Records, Friday, May 25th. The date signifies his ten years of sobriety from drugs. The track is co-written by Habedank and is a homage to the thousands of church basements that hold meetings for people seeking recovery from addiction across the world. For further information and to pre-save the single, click HERE. 

In a personal and redemptive voice, Habedank shares the following to his fans as he prepares to release “The Basement”: 

“It was like a tornado hit in May of 2013. Every single part of my life was impacted and damaged by my drug addiction.  If you can imagine the scene. It’s dark, it looks like more storms are on the way, and any eventual restoration looks almost impossible.  

But on May 25 of that year, the clouds began to break.  I made it through the day, and days after, 24 hours at a time. Through much prayer, and the support of Porter’s Call and MusiCares, I began my path to recovery at Cumberland Heights in Nashville, TN. After 30 days of inpatient treatment, through the advice of my counselors, I then attended 90 recovery meetings in 90 consecutive days. 

Just as one would seek shelter during a tornado, many of these recovery meetings took place in the basement of different churches around Nashville.  In March of 2022, I sat down with my friends and fellow songwriters Michael Farren and Tony Wood to write what is now ‘The Basement.’   

Ed Leonard, president of Daywind Records, shares his thoughts, “This song captures the miraculous way that God works in recovery programs around the world. An addict’s journey to recovery is painful, emotional, lonely, and hard. It is usually riddled with setbacks and shortfalls. Many don’t survive. The best chance for survival is to seek the help of professionals in a place filled with people who are struggling just like you. Take things one day at a time, sheltered in these safe spaces, and allow God to take control and work in your life. Joseph followed this path and works each day to stay sober. Daywind made the decision without hesitation to support Joseph and his solo ministry from the beginning. We knew his character. He had a support system with his program. He had accountability and support through his incredible wife, Lindsay. But most of all, Joseph has the Master Physician in his life. The people encouraged through his testimony, both addicts themselves and the large and growing population of people whose lives have been affected by addicts, number in the hundreds of thousands. We are so proud of Joseph and will continue to support him and those who struggle with or are affected by addiction, one day at a time.”

FOLDS OF HONOR TENNESSEE BRINGS ON JOCKEY AS THEIR TITLE PARTNER FOR THE 2023 ROCK 'N JOCK CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME

NASHVILLE STARS GATHER FOR CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME IN SUPPORT OF THE FAMILIES OF AMERICA'S FALLEN AND DISABLED MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 17th, 2023) – Folds of Honor Tennessee is excited to announce this year’s partnership with Jockey International, Inc. (Jockey) as their title partner for the 3rd Annual Rock 'N Jock Celebrity Softball Game. As a timeless brand that values family, community, hard work and giving back, Jockey is ideal to have as a title partner. With their support, a night of Nashville's hottest musicians, professional athletes, comedians, and influencers going head-to-head, this event is one you don’t want to miss. The event will take place on Monday, June 5th at 6:30pm CST at First Horizon Park. Click here to purchase tickets. This is one of the most anticipated events for the organization benefiting the families of America's injured and fallen service members and first responders.  

Jenner Kreifels, Executive Director, Folds of Honor Tennessee comments on the partnership, “Our team could not be more thrilled to have Jockey coming on board to support the military and first responder families that Folds of Honor serves through Rock’ N Jock Celebrity Softball this year! Their generous sponsorship equals TEN life-changing educational scholarships. Jockey’s timeless brand, Made in America Collection, and commitment to serving those who serve made this partnership a no-brainer. This year’s Rock ‘N Jock(ey) event will be the best yet.”  

“We are so thrilled to be a part of Rock ‘n Jock and help support Folds of Honor-Tennessee in their mission to provide educational resources to families of American heroes,” said Tom Hutchison, VP marketing, Jockey. “America’s military and first responders serve our country with a steadfast commitment and selfless bravery. We wanted to show our appreciation by supporting their families and this great event.”

This year’s celebrity team captain Jelly Roll has confirmed along with celebrity players including Chris Lane, Brantley Gilbert, Missy Franklin, Brett Young, , Mitchell Tenpenny, Riley Green, RaeLynn, Charles Esten, Shawn Johnson and Andrew East. Be on the lookout for more celebrity player announcements on the official Folds of Honor Tennessee Instagram.

NASHVILLE WINE COLLECTOR’S PRIZED CELLAR TO BE SOLD TO BENEFIT CANCER RESEARCH, CHILDRENS EDUCATION The Nunnelly Collection will be Auctioned with Global House Acker on May 17-18

The wine collection of a beloved local Nashville wine collector will be auctioned with global wine auction house, Acker, on May 17-18, with net proceeds dedicated to the Nashville Wine Auction and its efforts to fund cancer research, and The Naples Children & Education Foundation. Bill Nunnelly, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and active member of the Nashville community dedicated his wine collection to charity before his passing in 2022. He and his surviving wife, Rosann, were each decades-long members of the organizations, and frequent attendees at wine tasting events all over the country that advocate for the underserved, committed to the betterment of their communities.

The two-day auction will be conducted by Acker, the largest fine wine and spirits auction house in the world and oldest wine merchant in America. Nunnelly’s lots are a featured collection in the sale, alongside other tremendous offerings of top Burgundy, Bordeaux, cult California, and the most highly sought regions of the wine world.

Comprised of nearly 75 lots, The Nunnelly Collection features rare gems including Bordeaux’s 1990 Chateau Haut Brion, 1989 La Mission Haut Brion, and magnums of 1982, 1986, and 1990 Chateau Lafite Rothschild. More exceptional 1982 Bordeaux include Chateaux Latour, Mouton, Gruaud Larose, Calon Segur, Leoville Poyferre, Ducru Beaucaillou, and Leoville Las Cases, plus lauded Burgundy Domaine J.F. Mugnier 1999, 2002, 2005, and 2010 Musigny, and 1999 Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses. Each lot in the collection, which also includes choice selections from Champagne, the Rhone Valley, Italy, and California, represent the best from their respective regions from a lifetime well-spent collecting the world’s finest wines.

Said Loren Chumley, President/CEO of Nashville Wine Auction, “Bill and Rosann Nunnelly have been patrons and supporters of the Nashville Wine Auction for more than 40 years. Their extraordinary generosity to help fund the fight against cancer has been immeasurable. We are so grateful to be a named beneficiary in this tribute to Bill.”

The Nashville Wine Auction raises funds for cancer research through events that encourage generous giving from wine enthusiasts. Since its inception in 1980, Nashville Wine Auction has raised more than $33 million for organizations whose purpose is directly related to cancer research, patient treatment, and caregiver/patient support. Nunnelly served as chairman of the organization in 1987. He was honored with the Norman M. Lipman award for Dedicated Service and Generosity in 2022.

For more information regarding this special auction, visit ackerwines.com, or contact Jamie Pollack, Global Managing Director of Acker at jamie@ackerwines.com.

FINALIST FOR FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR AND SONG OF THE YEAR FOR "STAND" RECENTLY RELEASED HER 6 SIX SONG DEBUT EP, GRIT

Alexis Wilkins will perform at the 2023 Arkansas Country Music Awards on Monday, June 5 at the Reynolds Performance Hall on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Wilkins is a finalist for Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year (“Stand”).  She recently released a six-song EP titled, Grit.

Wilkins joins previously announced main stage performers Linda Davis, Louise Mandrell, The Blackwood Brothers, Sharon White, Ben Haggard, David Adam Byrnes, Erin Enderlin, Mae Estes, Tyler Kinch, Adam Hambrick, Midnight South, JD Clayton, Sylamore Special, Trey and Lexi Pendley, Pam Setser, Grace Stormont, Keith Symanowitz, The Bilderbacks, and Josie Hargis for the 2023 Arkansas Country Music Awards.  More performers to be announced for both main stage and the pre-show VIP.  

The show will be co-hosted by country music journalist and historian Charles Haymes and Miss Arkansas 2014 Ashton Gill. Tickets are on sale now at www.arkansasmusic.org.

The Arkansas Country Music Awards would like to thank AirWays Freight, Agri-Sure, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, Boxes & More, The Nabholtz Charitable Foundation, Lightning Bolt Advertising, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Conway, laminate.com, Palmer Music Company, Yadaloo Music & Arts Festival, Dwayne LaForce Photography and Leah's Lens.