NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (August 3rd, 2023) - Motorcycle enthusiasts and fans of the legendary Willie G. Davidson will not be disappointed by his must-read memoir, "Ride Free," available now. Harley-Davidson fans or anyone that admires Willie's incredible contribution to motorcycle culture, on this 120th anniversary of this iconic brand as well as Willie's 90th birthday, can order "Ride Free" on Willie's website HERE.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 2nd,2023) – Dave Adkins has signed to Billy Blue Records and Billy Blue Publishing. Widely recognized as one of bluegrass and Gospel music’s top singers and songwriters, Adkins joins a fantastic roster of accomplished artists and songwriters currently recording and writing for the vibrant label and publishing house.
The addition comes during a season filled with hope and purpose for Adkins after his recent successful bout with cancer. Billy Blue Records will release Adkins’ debut single to bluegrass radio on August 11th, with an album release to follow in early 2024.
Adkins best described the news, “Signing to Billy Blue Records and getting to work with these wonderful folks is a dream come true. No one can out work the individuals at Billy Blue. Jerry Salley can and will get any job done. I’m so excited! This has been a ‘pinch me’ kind of moment in my career. I just want to make great music. One of these days when I leave this earth, I hope people look back and say I did pretty good when I was here. I look forward to working with Billy Blue to help me do that.”
Adkins added, “I cannot wait for others to hear what we have been working on. I’m like a little kid, giddy about what’s to come. The good Lord felt it fit to keep me here, and I take nothing for granted since my diagnosis. I’m determined to lay everything I have out there to be the best person, musician, singer, and songwriter I can be.”
Jerry Salley, director of A&R for Billy Blue Records, commented, “I have been friends with Dave Adkins for many years now. I know his powerful voice and have worked with him in the recording studio. I’ve experienced his live performances and witnessed the crowd reaction to his shows. He’s the real deal, and I’ve been hoping that when the time was right, we could work together on a full album project together for Billy Blue. Dave’s talent and personality fit our family of artists perfectly, and our entire team is excited about working with him and representing his dynamic brand of bluegrass music.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 23rd, 2023) - Old Glory Bank has launched its proprietary, closed-loop payment system, Old Glory Pay.
Headquartered in Elmore City, Oklahoma, and providing mobile banking solutions from sea to shining sea, Old Glory Bank is an FDIC-insured, chartered bank that openly supports America, its flag, faith, freedom, patriotism, the military, and first responders.
“We created and launched Old Glory Pay so that customers of Old Glory Bank can now send money safely, securely, and privately to other members of Old Glory Nation,” states Steve Paganucci, chief security officer of Old Glory Bank.
Paganucci, a 24-year veteran of the FBI who retired as head of covert finance, adds, “Unlike many ‘legacy’ payment platforms, Old Glory Pay will never cancel a law-abiding customer for exercising their freedoms. Plus, your money is always in an account that is FDIC Insured.”
Paganucci explains that, since Old Glory Pay is exclusive to Old Glory Bank customers, all transactions are private, and funds never leave the Old Glory Bank system. “That means no outside institution can cancel your payments, see your transactions, or seize your funds,” Paganucci notes. “Your transactions are more secure, and you'll have immediate access to your money.”
“Within the next month, online merchants that are business customers of Old Glory Bank will also be able to accept Old Glory Pay,” explains Eric Ohlhausen, president of Old Glory Pay and a 15-year veteran of the payments industry. “It’s clear that many merchants want a payment mechanism that won’t be cut-off by politically minded, virtue-signaling incumbents,” he adds. Ohlhausen also announces that, later this year, Old Glory Pay will include its own crowd-funding platform.
The Old Glory Pay app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play, and customers use their same Old Glory Bank login credentials to access Old Glory Pay.
Cloud Payments, LLC, (www.CloudPayments.com), a strategic partner of Old Glory Bank, developed the Old Glory Pay App, a technology built in America by American workers. “Cloud Payments delivered our exceptional app on time, and we are proud to partner with a pro-America company that shares our values,” says Paganucci.
You can open an account at Old Glory Bank at www.oldglorybank.com.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 30, 2023) - Racheal Davis, widely known by her stage name RaeLynn, is a country music singer and songwriter and a two-time ACM “New Female Vocalist” nominee. She has gold and platinum singles, and her debut album arrived at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, one of very few to do so. She debuted as an actress on the Hallmark Channel and became the first country face to represent the global beauty brand Too Faced. Adding to her list of achievements, she is releasing a children’s book in partnership with Brave Books. Her book “Raisin’ Me A Country Girl” is based on her hit song and is also the book’s namesake. Her book describes the adventures of a little country girl who is not afraid to be, you guessed it, a country girl!
RaeLynn’s music career started when she performed on The Voice in 2012. She has shared the stage with many stars, including musical legends Blake Shelton, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, and Miranda Lambert. She got married in 2016 and is now a mother to her beautiful baby girl, Daisy. In fact, RaeLynn’s hit song ‘Raisin’ Me a Country Girl’ was inspired by her daughter. She explained that “growing up in Texas, I was always outside playing in the dirt, rocking a sundress with my dog and even a couple of goats. The values expressed in this song were instilled in me at a very young age, and now I want to pass them on to my daughter. I love ‘Raisin’ Me A Country Girl’ because it celebrates being strong, and that’s what I want Daisy to be – a strong, sweet, tough girl who knows what matters most in life.”
Her book ‘Raisin’ Me a Country Girl’ follows a sundress-wearing, pink jeep-driving little girl named Daisy who loves her Pup Pup and isn’t afraid of a little mud. One day, Pup Pup runs away, and Daisy has to go searching for him with the help of all of her farm friends. While she drives around in her jeep looking for Pup Pup, she encounters several messy obstacles, which she tackles head-on without hesitation. When she returns home, she realizes that she is covered in mud and ruined her new blue dress. The story ends with Daisy’s mom realizing that she was just like Daisy when she was little.
RaeLynn’s book has a nostalgic feel to it, with classic illustrations that take you back to the “good ole days.” Children going on fun adventures outside with friends, using their imagination, are rarely seen nowadays. A recent study conducted by OnePoll found that 57% of parents are worried that their kids are not playing outside enough and found that American children spend 35% less time playing outside freely than their parents did. 65% of parents surveyed said they played outside every day during their childhood, while less than 30% of their children do the same today. RaeLynn, with the help of her new children’s book, is on a mission to encourage kids to be kids again. RaeLynn says it in her most recent hit, “What’s Wrong With That?” singing, “It's old school, so I'm told.” Raelynn also stated, “When writing this book, I kept remembering how much fun it was to play outside for hours and use my imagination. I wanted to convey the message that allowing kids to be kids by letting them explore might get a little crazy and dirty but at the end of the day is freeing.”
RaeLynn’s book and other BRAVE Books encourage children to feel free to get dirty, play and imagine while teaching valuable lessons and morals. ‘Raisin’ Me a Country Girl’ officially releases on July 17th, but you can preorder RaeLynn’s book at RaeLynnsbook.com.
Raydio has been making music and entertaining people for almost five decades now. This is your chance to see them up close and personal at the City Winery. The band is also stopping by The National Museum of African American Music while they are in town.
About RAYDIO:
RAYDIO of ‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘You Can’t Change That’ and ‘Jack and Jill,” fame is circling around major milestones of events that occurred between 45 and 50 years ago. It has been 45 Years since their first hit. The band is out touring and celebrating those milestones. They also launched a 21st Century website to accompany their tour. Raydio blockbuster hits from the late 70’s and early 80’s are like old friends to the listeners enjoying hearing them at shows. At last glance, the band‘s music is getting over a quarter of a million monthly listens on Spotify.
With the resurgence of the GHOSTBUSTERS franchise, and the 50th Anniversary of Raydio right around the corner, it seemed like a great time for the band to come back out and do some touring. Check out Raydio’s new website at www.originalraydio.com and make sure to like them on Facebook.
About Soulful Night Nashville
Soulful Nights Live Nashville was founded by Randy Lopez. Soulful Nights Live Nashville debuted in June, 2023. RDMJ Entertainment presents Soulful Nights Live Nashville with legendary Soul and R&B artists from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
About City Winery
City Winery was founded in New York City in 2008 by Michael Dorf to deliver a unique combined culinary and cultural experience to urban wine enthusiasts. Each City Winery offers intimate concerts, food and wine seminars, private event spaces, upscale dining, and a fully functioning winery. Today, City Winery has physical locations in New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Grand Central, and Hudson Valley. There are also four other concepts run by the company: City Vineyard at Pier 26, City Winery at Rockefeller Center, City Winery Chicago at the Riverwalk, and Cornelius restaurant in Grand Central Terminal. BUY TICKETS HERE:
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ELMORE CITY, OK (June 26, 2023) – Old Glory Bank,™ formerly First State Bank, hosted a Flag Day Celebration on June 14, 2023, at the Bank’s location in Elmore City, Oklahoma. The event brought together legacy customers of First State Bank, who are now part of Old Glory Nation,™ new customers of Old Glory Bank, and special guests, including former Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin-Christensen, Representative Tammy Townley, of Oklahoma’s House District 48, and Mr. Dudley Gilbert, Deputy Commissioner of the Oklahoma State Banking Department.
Billed as the bank for hard-working Americans, Old Glory Bank stands for love of country, faith, freedom of speech, respect for the flag, and deep appreciation for the military, law enforcement, and first responders.
On Flag Day, Old Glory Bank showcased the newly painted red, white and blue colors of their building, a new park with a gazebo, and new 70-foot flagpole proudly flying “Old Glory.”
More than fifty patriots attended the ceremony, which included a live singing of the National Anthem by Dallas anthem performer Sydney Sheridan.
OGB’s Dedication Ceremony Video
Based in Elmore City, Oklahoma, Old Glory Bank serves customers in all fifty states and the District of Columbia with its great mobile banking platform.
Old Glory Bank is opening accounts at www.oldglorybank.com.
More information about Old Glory Bank is in its Electronic Press Kit, available at https://media.oldglorybank.com and by contacting Ms. Jules Wortman, at jwortman@wortmanworks.com.
NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 23, 2023) -- Old Glory Bank™ is the first FDIC-insured, chartered bank to openly support America, its flag, freedom, patriotism, the military, and first responders. Old Glory Bank started opening consumer accounts in March and begins opening business accounts in July. Old Glory Bank has customers in all 50 states and is your hometown bank, regardless of where you call home.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jun 21,2023) - Geary Allen and Anissa Burnett have joined Lincoln Hensley, Aynsley Porchak and Tim Laughlin to launch an exciting new sound for The Tennessee Bluegrass Band. On guitar and vocals, Geary Allen intertwines his European bluegrass and old-time roots with traditional American bluegrass music, bringing a unique vocal and instrumental flair to the band. Anissa Burnett, an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, adds her youthful enthusiasm and talent beyond her years as she plays on bass and sings vocals with the band.
“THE BASEMENT” IS SET TO RELEASE THURSDAY, MAY 25TH
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.”
Wood Box Heroes, a melding of American-acoustic and Bluegrass musicians Barry Bales, Jenee Fleenor, Josh Martin, Matt Menefee, and Seth Taylor, is set to make their Grand Ole Opry debut on August 5th. The comprised talent of this supergroup, of which has racked up numerous GRAMMY, IBMA, CMA, ACM and other industry-recognized honors, is gearing up for a solid tour in support of the EP. CLICK HERE FOR WOOD BOX HEROES DEBUT
Multi-platinum, chart-topping hitmaker Raelynn let’s her independent flag fly with her latest offering, “What’s Wrong With That?,” from her upcoming release. American Songwriter is set to premiere the track on Thursday, May 18th. Click HERE for the Pre-Save Link. Raelynn collaborated with Zach Abend and Geoff Warburton on the track that will have an accompanying video.
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.
The Malpass Brothers release their Billy Jam Records debut album, Lonely Street today, Friday May 12th, 2023 (FIND HERE). The release coincides with the upcoming Malpass Brothers Bluegrass & Country Festival taking place in Denton, NC, May 11th-14th. Please visit Denton Farms for further information.
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.
Artists and recordings from Billy Blue Records, and the Country Faith Partnership, were honored with multiple wins, nominations, and performances at the 33rd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards and the 53rd Annual Dove Awards this past fall. Dolly Parton’s “In the Sweet By and By” featuring Jerry Salley, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, and Bradley Walker from the Salley-produced Country Faith Bluegrass album took home two trophies for Gospel Recording of the Year and Collaborative Recording of the Year at the IBMA awards. “In the Sweet By and By” also received a Dove award for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year.
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.
Daywind Music Group has signed on The Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum’s very own resident Gospel group, TrueSong, to New Day Records. The group brings great Gospel music to their large daily audiences, infused with worship, southern, and country sounds. TrueSong is nominated as “Favorite New Artist” for the 2023 Singing News Fan Awards.
