LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 COUNTRY WITH HEART BENEFITING ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL #CMAFEST2024

Country music fans seeking a true "fan fair" experience are in store for an epic event on Saturday June 8th at the 10th annual Country With Heart benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital presented by Workout Anytime 24/7 and Springer Mountain Farms. Host and founder, hit singer/songwriter Bobby Marquez will lead an amazing night of entertainment at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre, beginning at 5pm.


2024 Country With Heart for St. Jude Lineup:

• Triple threat master guitarist, soulful singer & top notch songwriter - Lee Roy Parnell
• Christian Music Hall of Fame entertainer -Barbara Fairchild
• Western Music Hall Fame singer/songwriter/producer/narrator - Rex Allen Jr.
• Celebrated singer-songwriter and former Little Texas member - Brady Seals
• Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry star - Charlie McCoy
• Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter - Wood Newton
• Entertainer, TV and Radio host, grandson of Floyd Cramer - Jason Coleman
• Awarded Gospel Music singer/songwriter - Johnathan Bond

*Surprise celebrity guests will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

This unique gathering during CMA Fest week features all of the elements of the Music City's magic. The intimate theatre setting will include a home cooked southern dinner, a silent auction with rare celebrity items and a night filled with the biggest hits over the decades in country music from the most famous, legendary names in the business and talented songwriters who created these mega-hits. Best of all, at the center of the "Volunteer" state, Country with Heart is a benefit with AlLL proceeds going directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to fund their mission of Finding Cures and Saving Children.

Fans will find a treasure trove of celebrity collector items from a limited, numbered Lee Greenwood autographed God Bless the USA guitar to a custom Donna Fargo Rodeo King Hat, illustrated Muppets memorabilia from famed artist Guy Ghilchrist, a rare Grand Ole Opry Memory Book from the show's move to the Grand Ole Opry House and so much more.

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame DJ and Emmy nominated journalist Jennifer Herron will emcee the evening's event.

Tickets are available now on www.eventbrite.com or by clicking HERE

The Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre's special buffet dinner will be available for purchase, separately at the door. And fans can enjoy free parking in the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theatre's Music Valley location across the parking lot from the famed Troubadour Theatre and directly across the street from the Grand Ole Opry House.

For updates on the 2024 Country With Heart benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, keep up with Bobby Marquez daily at www.facebook.com/bobbymarquezmusic

RECAP: "LEAVING A LEGACY" - 1ST ANNUAL MEMORIAL SINGING FOR JESSICA JOHNSON FEATURING JOSEPH HABEDANK - BURLINGTON, NC

1st Annual Jessica Johnson Memorial Singing - Joseph Habedank & The Director's Trio

Sunday, 4/14/2024

Lakeview Community Church - Burlington, NC

When I saw Burlington, NC listed as a stop on Joseph Habedank's current Spring 2024 Tour, I knew this was a performance I could not miss. Little did I know how true that would be, even more so than I could have imagined. His music always changes me in little ways every time I hear it but this night would turn out to be something different and would change me in more ways than even I thought possible.

My best friend and I got in the car Sunday to make the drive to Burlington, looking forward to just a much needed night of worship, praise. music and time spent with good people. We got to Lakeview Community Church, walked in and took our seats completely unprepared for what was about to happen.

Tonight wasn't just another "show" though. This night was a memorial for a local young woman named Jessica Johnson, a 29 year old woman who obviously made a huge impact on the lives of everyone in the room. The service began with some heartfelt, emotional words from Jessica's dad. He spoke of how much she loved the Lord and how much she loved Joseph's music. Her dad handled entertainment bookings for the church and mentioned how he got an email from Joseph's publicist reaching out about possibly bringing his testimony and music to the church. He of course said yes and booked him. Right around the time Joseph was scheduled to perform last year, Jessica found out she had cancer. The day of the show, Joseph spent time with her, prayed with her and made one of her last days one that left her with a full heart and a smile. Jessica passed shortly after. 

The Director's Trio, a local soulful Southern gospel group, opened the service with some great harmonies. They had us smiling, clappin' and tappin' to some fantastic music. What a great way to kick off a night!

Joseph walked on stage and with Jessica's picture behind him on the screen, opened his set with her favorite song, "Big Enough". This brought tears to many eyes in the room. He talked for a bit about the connection with Jessica and her family. It made me think .. how many artists, especially globally known award winners, take the time to do that? How many artists actually choose to make personal connections like that, at least connections that don't "benefit" them in some way? Not many. This is one of the things that makes Joseph a stand out, his giving heart, his authenticity, and his spirit. He sings his heart and he sings his experience. He's someone who will stand at the merch table long after the show is over, talk to each and every person as long as they want to talk, and take all the pictures they want. He doesn't do the typical "flash and dash". It's not who he is, it's not something he has to do, it's something he wants to do. He is genuinely appreciative of each person in that room and it shows. He performed several of his songs like "Here He Comes", "The Beauty of the Blood", "Jailbreak", "Jericho" (now known as "Cherry Coke" or "Geritol" - you had to be there, trust me. LOL), "Religion Isn't Working" and "None of That Here". He told his emotional testimony of breaking the chains of addiction and turning his life around for the positive and starting his ministry to help others turn their own lives around. He has a new album coming out this Friday, April 19 called "Autobiography", the most personal songs he's ever written that tell his story of rising from the ashes to personal redemption through Christ. He sang 3 of the songs from the album, "The Basement" (this is the song that first grabbed my attention when it was released last year and kept me coming back to hear more), "The Church" (LOVE this one) and "Worthy". The album is available for pre-save now, trust me, go get it! Here's the link - linktr.ee/josephhabedank

The night came to an end with an altar call, benediction and a final song from The Director's Trio and Joseph. Jessica's final wishes weren't for herself, they were for others. She asked her dad to make sure people laughed, that they came to know Jesus and she didn't want to just leave a legacy behind FOR others, but IN others. That hit me right where it should. I don't know Jessica but her words were needed in my own life right now and it only reinforced my own determination to be a light in the dark, to show kindness and love and to help when needed. The church was full of people and music, but the presence felt the most were those of Jessica and the Lord. 

Thank you, Jessica, for leaving that legacy in me and many others in that room. Thank you Joseph and his wife Lindsay, The Director's Trio and Lakeview Community Church for a wonderful evening with an uplifting, positive, lasting message. 

Pre-save "Autobiography" - linktr.ee/josephhabedank

AND THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2024 ACM AWARDS ARE ....

 

The 59th Academy Of Country Music Awards nominees have been announced!
Best of luck, you've all earned these nominations and deserve it!

Entertainer of the Year

Kane Brown

Luke Combs

Jelly Roll

Cody Johnson 

Chris Stapleton

Morgan Wallen

Lainey Wilson

Female Artist of the Year

Kelsea Ballerini

Ashley McBryde

Megan Moroney

Kacey Musgraves

Lainey Wilson 

Male Artist of the Year

Luke Combs

Jelly Roll

Cody Johnson 

Chris Stapleton

Morgan Wallen

Duo of the Year

Brooks & Dunn

Brothers Osborne

Dan + Shay 

Maddie & Tae

The War And Treaty

Group of the Year

Flatland Cavalry

Lady A

Little Big Town

Old Dominion 

Zac Brown Band

New Female Artist of the Year

Kassi Ashton

Ashley Cooke

Hannah Ellis

Kylie Morgan

Megan Moroney 

New Male Artist of the Year

Ernest

Kameron Marlowe

Dylan Scott

Conner Smith

Nate Smith 

New Duo or Group of the Year

Neon Union

Restless Road 

Tigirlily Gold

Album of the Year

"Gettin' Old" - Luke Combs

"Higher" - Chris Stapleton

"Leather" - Cody Johnson 

"One Thing At A Time" - Morgan Wallen

"Rolling Up The Welcome Mat (For Good)" - Kelsea Ballerini

Single of the Year

“Burn It Down” - Parker McCollum

“Fast Car” - Luke Combs 

“Last Night” - Morgan Wallen

“Need A Favor” - Jelly Roll

“Next Thing You Know” - Jordan Davis

Song of the Year

“Fast Car” - Luke Combs

Writer: Tracy Chapman

“Heart Like A Truck” - Lainey Wilson

Writers: Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson

"Next Thing You Know” - Jordan Davis

Writers: Chase McGill, Greylan James, Jordan Davis, Josh Osborne

“Tennessee Orange” - Megan Moroney

Writers: Ben Williams, David Fanning, Megan Moroney, Paul Jenkins

“The Painter” - Cody Johnson

Writers: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins 

Visual Media of the Year

“Burn It Down,” - Parker McCollum

“Human” - Cody Johnson 

“In Your Love” - Tyler Childers

“Next Think You Know” - Jordan Davis

“Tennessee Orange” - Megan Moroney

Music Event of the Year

“Can't Break Up Now” - Old Dominion, Megan Moroney

“Different 'Round Here” - Riley Green featuring Luke Combs

“I Remember Everything” - Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves

"Man Made A Bar” - Morgan Wallen featuring Eric Church

“Save Me” - Jelly Roll featuring Lainey Wilson

Songwriter of the Year

Jessie Jo Dillon

Ashley Gorley

Hillary Lindsey

Chase McGill

Josh Thompson

Artist-Songwriter of the Year

Zach Bryan

Ernest

Hardy

Chris Stapleton

Morgan Wallen

Bass Player

Tony Lucido

Steve Mackey

Lex Price

Jimmie Lee Sloas

Craig Young

Drummer

Fred Eltringham

Evan Hutchings

Greg Morrow

Jerry Roe

Nir Z

Acoustic Guitar

Todd Lombardo

Danny Rader

Bryan Sutton

Ilya Toshinskiy

Charlie Worsham

Piano/Keyboards

Jim “Moose” Brown

David Dorn

Charlie Judge

Billy Justineau

Alex Wright

Specialty Instrument

Dan Dugmore

Paul Franklin

Josh Matheny

Justin Schipper

Bryan Sutton

Electric Guitar

Tom Bukovac

Kris Donegan

Jedd Hughes

Rob McNelley

Sol Philcox-Littlefield

Audio Engineer of the Year

Drew Bollman

Jeff Braun

Jim Cooley

Jason Hall

Buckley Miller

F. Reid Shippen

Producer of the Year

Charlie Handsome

Dann Huff

Joey Moi

Jon Randall

Derek Wells

Casino – Theater of the Year

Choctaw Grand Theater – Durant, OK

Deadwood Mountain Grand – Deadwood, SD

Foxwoods Resort Casino – Mashantucket, CT

Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort – Thackerville, OK

Resorts World Theatre At Resorts World - Las Vegas

Casino Arena of the Year

Golden Nugget – Lake Charles, LA

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena – Atlantic City, NJ

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis

Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT

Mystic Lake Casino Showroom – Prior Lake, MN

Festival of the Year

Carolina Country Music Fest –Myrtle Beach, SC

CMC Rocks – Ipswich, Queensland

Crash My Playa – Riviera Cancun, Mexico

Tortuga Music Festival – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Windy City Smokeout – Chicago

Fair/Rodeo of the Year

Auburn Rodeo – Opelika, AL

Cheyenne Frontier Days – Cheyenne, WY

Iowa State Fair – Des Moines

Minnesota State Fair – Falcon Heights

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Club8 Seconds Saloon – Indianapolis

Billy Bob’s Texas – Fort Worth

Georgia Theatre – Athens

Joe's Live – Rosemont, IL

Mission Ballroom – Denver

Theater of the Year

Beacon Theatre – New York

The Franklin Theatre – Franklin, TN

Moody Theater – Austin

Ryman Auditorium – Nashville

Tabernacle – Atlanta

OutdoorAscend Amphitheater – Nashville

Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO

St. Augustine (FL) Amphitheatre

Santa Barbara (CA) Bowl

The Wharf Amphitheater – Orange Beach, AL

Arena of the Year

Bridgestone Arena – Nashville

Dickies Arena – Fort Worth

Hertz Arena – Estero, FL

KFC Yum! Center – Louisville

T-Mobile Center – Kansas City

Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the Year

Gil Cunningham

Andrew Fortin

Nicole More

Stacy Vee

Ed Warm

Promoter of the Year

Jered Johnson

Patrick McDill

Brian O'Connell

Aaron Spalding

Adam Weiser

The 59th ACM Awards take place on May 16 at The Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, TX, and will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

WHO TOOK HOME THE GOLD AT THE 2024 CMT AWARDS? COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS

Congratulations to all of last night's winners at the CMT Music Awards held at The Moody Center in Austin, TX. 

Below is the list of all who took home the awards:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Jelly Roll
•  “Need A Favor” 

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR 

• Lainey Wilson
• “Watermelon Moonshine”

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR 

• Jelly Roll 
• “Need A Favor” 

DUO/GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Dan + Shay
• “Save Me The Trouble”  

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Carly Pearce feat. Chris Stapleton
• “We Don’t Fight Anymore” 

BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Ashley Cooke 
• “Your Place”

BREAKTHROUGH MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Warren Zeiders
• “Pretty Little Poison” 

CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

• Jelly Roll
• “Need A Favor” (from 2023 CMT Music Awards

CMT DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

• Scotty McCreery
• “It Matters To Her” (from CMT Stages)

Watch O.N.E The Duo's "Dynamite" Performance & Interview On The "Tamron Hall" Show

Look for the duo on this Sunday's (Apr. 7) CMT Music Awards Red Carpet

Groundbreaking mother-daughter country music pair O.N.E The Duo (Prana Supreme and mom Tekitha) made their "Tamron Hall" show debut on Monday.

A member of CMT's Next Women of Country Class of 2023 and named Nashville Lifestyles' One To Watch In 2024, O.N.E The Duo has also performed on NBC's "TODAY" and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," been featured on NPR's Here & Now and Morning Edition, and has been profiled by SPIN, Rolling Stone, Ebony, NYLON, and more.

"Immediately Adding 'Feels Good' by O.N.E The Duo To Our Playlist 

Is Good For Our Soul!!" 

- Tamron Hall

Check out the duo's interview segment below:

Check out their performance of "Feels Good" below: