KICKOFF JAM WITH GARTH BROOKS, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, ALABAMA, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS AND MORE - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Three-Day, Multi-Artist Festival Highlights Five Decades of Country Music 

and Five Decades of Panama City Beach

Passes Available Now at KickoffJamPCB.com

Panama City Beach, Florida has been a constant buzz since Kickoff Jam with headliners Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, ALABAMA and 12 other hit artists was announced last week. Tickets for the three-day festival celebrating five decades of Country music and five decades of Panama City Beach August 30 - September 1, 2024 are currently on sale exclusively at KickoffJamPCB.com.

Presented by the producers of Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam, three-day passes begin at $299 for General Admission. A limited number of Military and First Responder tickets are $289. Over 70% of Tier 1 General Admission sold out within minutes. Information about all ticket levels and hotel packages is available at KickoffJamPCB.com. Financing plans are available.

TuneIn.com, home of live sports, up-to-the-minute news, curated music, millions of podcasts, and over 120,000 streaming radio stations, has signed on as the official media sponsor for Kickoff Jam. Tailgate Radio, TuneIn’s official gameday party station, will celebrate the channel’s one-year anniversary while kicking off college football that weekend. Storme Warren, popular host of TuneIn’s The Big 615, will be on hand to host the weekend’s festivities.

Night one of Kickoff Jam will be headlined by supergroup ALABAMA with a special appearance by Randy Travis on Friday, August 30. Jamey Johnson, Tyler Farr, Gavin Adcock, Pam Tillis and Catie Offerman round out the night.

Saturday, August 31 will be headlined by 8-time GRAMMY® award winner Carrie Underwood, preceded by NEEDTOBREATHE, Lauren Alaina, Restless Road, Carter Faith and Kayley Green.

Sunday, September 1 will see Allie Colleen, Mackenzie Carpenter, Rhett Akins, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Randy Houser perform before Garth Brooks hits the stage.

Fans can spend days visiting local restaurants and attractions and enjoy the beautiful sugar white sand beaches of Panama City Beach before heading to Frank Brown Park for hours of great country music. For updates and special announcements, follow Kickoff Jam at www.kickoffjampcb.com and on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

TRAVIS TRITT INVITES FANS TO THE "COUNTRY CHAPEL" WITH GAITHER MUSIC GROUP RELEASE OF LIVE GOSPEL CONCERT TELEVISION SPECIAL AND DVD

Multi-platinum-selling country star Travis Tritt is taking listeners on a spiritual journey back to his roots by releasing his highly-anticipated television special and DVD, Country Chapel, with Gaither Music Group. This LIVE Gospel concert TV program and DVD, hosted by award-winning singer/songwriter Rory Feek, features songs from Tritt’s debut Gospel album, Country Chapel, and offers a soul-stirring experience as Tritt delivers powerful renditions of cherished hymns and heartfelt originals.Scheduled for release on April 26, 2024, Country Chapel invites audiences to witness Tritt's passionate testimony of redemption through new arrangements of classics like "Why Me" and "The Baptism of Jesse Taylor," alongside songs he wrote and co-wrote. The DVD also features standout tracks, including "Like the Father Loves His Son” and “When God Dips His Love in My Heart,” which showcases a special stage appearance by The Oak Ridge Boys.

Travis expressed his enthusiasm for the songs showcased in the forthcoming special and DVD, saying, “This album is one that I have wanted to make for over 30 years. I’m extremely excited and grateful to have released this collection of songs that take me back to my early roots of singing inspirational songs as a child in church.”

A television special featuring performances and interview footage from the filming will premiere on the UPtv television network on Friday, April 26, at 2:00 p.m. ET, with an additional airing on Sunday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The special will also air on networks including RFD-TV, TBN, Heartland, Proclaim Broadcasting, CTS, The Walk TV, CTV, Total Living Network (TLN), Vision Television & Hope TV (Canada), and The Miracle Channel (Canada).
Songs from the DVD will be featured on Apple Music and on the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel (over three million subscribers), and on the Gaither Facebook page (over two million subscribers). The full-length video will be available on demand on the GaitherTV+ platform, our ad-free subscription streaming service.

The DVD will be available at Amazon, WalMart.com, Christianbook.com and other retailers. The DVD and Vinyl are now available for pre-order here https://gaithermusic.lnk.to/TrittDVD. The Country Chapel CD is available now at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®.

Produced by Dave Cobb at Georgia May Studio in Savannah, Georgia, Country Chapel seamlessly blends traditional church harmonies with Tritt's signature award-winning vocal style, offering a unique and inspiring listening experience. This long-awaited Gospel project promises to be a defining milestone in Tritt's illustrious career, touching hearts and souls through the universal language of music. Released by Gaither Music Group, Country Chapel is now available on streaming services worldwide here.

Country Chapel is distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music.

Country Chapel Track Listing:

1. “When God Dips His Love In My Heart” (Cleavant Derricks)
2. “Like The Father Loves His Son” (Travis Tritt)
3. “Mama Used To Pray For Me” (Travis Tritt and Aaron Raitiere)
4. “In The Valley (He Restoreth My Soul)” (Dottie Rambo)
5. “Uncloudy Day” (J.K. Alwood)
6. “Wayfaring Stranger” (Public Domain)
7. “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” (Blind Willie Johnson)
8. “The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor” (Dallas Frazier and Sanger D. Shafer)
9. “Why Me” (Kris Kristofferson)
10. “Little Country Chapel” (Travis Tritt and Aaron Raitiere)

With a career spanning over three decades, Tritt has garnered numerous accolades and chart-topping hits. Known for his distinctive voice and powerful songwriting, Tritt continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his timeless music and electrifying LIVE performances.

Tritt’s albums, seven of which are certified platinum or higher, have led him to amass more than 30 million in career album sales, two GRAMMY® Awards, four CMA Awards, including the CMA Horizon Award (now known as the New Artist Award), a Billboard Music Award for Top New Artist, an invitation to become a member of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry and a devoted fan base that has filled venues coast-to-coast. He also charted more than 40 times on the Hot Country Songs Chart, earning five #1s and twenty Top 10 hits. Among his eleven studio albums and numerous charted singles are “Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore,” “Can I Trust You with My Heart,” “Foolish Pride,” “Best of Intentions,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody,” “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde,” “Here’s A Quarter,” “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive,” and more. He is also dubbed one of “The Class of ‘89,” which includes Country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Alan Jackson, who dominated the charts in the ‘90s.

For more information, please visit https://travistritt.com/ and connect with Travis on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM UNVEILS NEW GLEN CAMPBELL EXHIBIT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP AND SURFDOG

Legendary musicians, special guests, and industry executives gathered for a private event at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum last week on Thursday, Apr. 18, for the unveiling of the Museum's new Glen Campbell exhibit.

Hosted by the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, along with Big Machine Label Group and Surfdog, the event celebrated the release of Glen Campbell Duets - Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, and featured a panel discussion with Julian Raymond, Dave Kaplan, Steve Wariner, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kim Campbell and Cal Campbell.

"When you look around the entire museum, you can see and feel Glen's work in so many of the other exhibits," says Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum's CEO, Linda Chambers. "We talk about the Musicians Hall of Fame representing all genres of music because studio musicians don’t play genres... they just play music."

#TOURINGNEWS - JOSEPH HABEDANK ANNOUNCES "autobiography" SUMMER TOUR

 

GRAMMY nominated singer/songwriter Joseph Habedank is excited to announce the upcoming "autobiography Summer Tour" 2024. Kicking off on May 8th in Bloomington, IN, this leg of the tour will include 40 concert events in 18 different states including Texas, Missouri, New York, Colorado and many more! Appearing at select dates will be special guest Travis Clark, a talented up-and-coming musician who is sure to delight audiences with his beautiful arrangements and melodic voice.

The autobiography Summer Tour 2024 launches just weeks after the release of the highly anticipated new studio album from the award winning artist, entitled autobiography. The project is a musical journey through Habedank’s upbringing, through valleys and triumphs, all culminating in praise for God’s grace and faithfulness in every aspect of life. Audiences across the country have enjoyed previously released singles from the collection, such as ‘The Basement’ and ‘Tell The Devil,’ and Joseph is eager to present the new music as part of the summer tour, as well as revisit well-known favorites for an incredible musical event!

Joseph Habedank is also proud to continue partnering with Destiny Rescue, and to have this special organization as a sponsor of the "autobiography Summer Tour". Destiny Rescue works diligently to save children from trafficking and exploitation around the world. As part of the tour, attendees will have the chance to learn about how they too can partner with this ministry to support the rescue and reintegration programs, making a difference in the lives of precious children.

This concert tour may only appear in a city near you once this year, so make plans now to attend Joseph Habedank’s autobiography Summer Tour 2024!

Joseph Habedank’s autobiography Summer Tour 2024

May 8 – Bloomington, IN
May 9 – Decatur, IL
May 10 – Wisconsin Dells, WI
May 12 – Springfield, OH
May 16 – Nash, TX*
May 17 – Tioga, TX*
May 18 – Belton, TX*
May 19 – Mineola, TX*
May 24 – Simpsonville, SC*
May 25 – Gatlinburg, TN
May 26 – Gatlinburg, TN
June 1 – Fort Worth, TX
June 2 – Lake, MS
June 6 – Shipshewana, IN
June 7 – Canton, MI
June 9 – Brooklyn, NY
June 21 – Poplar Bluff, MO*
June 22 – Wentzville, MO*
June 23 – Benton, KY*
July 11 – Farmington, MO*
July 12 – Jackson, TN*
July 13 – Maryville, TN*
July 14 – Monroe, NC*
July 18 – Hollister, MO
July 19 – Wichita, KS
July 20 – Liberal, KS
July 21 – Castle Rock, CO
July 25 – Canton, TX
July 27 – Gaither Alaskan Cruise
August 15 – Ringgold, GA
August 16 – Dublin, GA
August 17 – St. Charles, MO
August 18 – Morehead, KY
August 22 – Tyler, TX
August 23 – Monroe, LA
August 24 – Ridgeland, MS
August 25 – Seneca, SC
August 29 – Branson, MO*
August 31 – Richardson, TX*
*with special guest, Travis Clark

For more information about tour dates, venues, and tickets, please visit josephhabedank.com.

To learn more about Joseph Habedank, follow him on social media or visit josephhabedank.com.

#REVIEW - "AUTOBIOGRAPHY", THE NEW ALBUM BY JOSEPH HABEDANK: FROM DARKNESS TO THE LIGHT OF REDEMPTION

Listen and experience the power of "Autobiography" here

Author Jamie Arpin-Ricci once wrote that “There is more hope in honest brokenness than in the pretense of false wholeness.” I have been trying to come up with the right words to describe "Autobiography", the new album from Joseph Habedank, and these words seem to say exactly what this album is about.

"God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1

Grammy nominated and Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Joseph Habedank struggled with a heavy prescription drug addiction for several years after developing an ulcer in his throat while he was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the gospel music group, The Perrys. During his addiction, he met his wife, Lindsay. He hid the drugs from Lindsay and tried to live a life under the disguise of "false wholeness" until 3 weeks before their wedding. Lindsay found out about the drugs and his addiction. They married, but shortly after their honeymoon, he started taking pills again. His addiction worsened as time went on, eventually leading to his being asked to leave the group. After losing the job he loved as a musician and in the middle of a crippling addiction, he didn't know what to do or where to turn. He was lost. He knew he had no choice but to find help. He reached out to a counselor at Porter's Call who told him about MusicCares, a program run by the Grammys to assist those in the music industry who need help. He contacted MusicCares and they paid for his complete rehabilitation. Up until his recovery, Lindsay was told over and over that she should leave him and get out of this situation but she knew she had to stay by his side. She stayed, they worked together through the worst times and now there they are, nearly 11 years later, still together with Joseph celebrating over 10 years of being clean and with a thriving ministry that travels around the country telling of Joseph's redemption through faith and music in hopes of helping others overcome their own situations. 

"Autobiography" is an extremely personal and vulnerable album of truth, faith and the celebration of victory. His story is one of hope, love and overcoming adversity just when you think you can't handle any more. Each song represents a "chapter" in his life, steps forward, resulting in a change that only comes from believing that help comes from above. He is living proof that Jesus can indeed save you from yourself if you surrender the battle to Him. Opening up, putting it all on the table and sharing his experience may help someone who listens to the album begin to open their own heart to accept hope and to build in their faith. Sharing this truth, as painful as it is, can help others begin to heal. 

Thank you Joseph for sharing your own "honest brokenness" through this album and for being the first step that someone who hears it has been wanting to take. There is something about the power of a song and this album proves it. This is one of the best album releases of the year and I hope that the word spreads about the power of this message.

"Autobiography" Track Listing:

1. Prelude

2. "Worthy" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Andrew Bergthold & Tony Wood

3. "Ain’t That The Truth" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Logan Cain, Madison Cain, Ethan Hulse & Nick Schwarz

4. "Jesus Walked In" (featuring Chris Blue) - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Tony Wood & Nick Schwarz

5. "The Church" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Jason Cox & Sue C. Smith

6. Interlude (Little Me)

7. "Jesus Wasn’t Leaving" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Michael Farren & Tony Wood

8. "Tell The Devil" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Ethan Hulse & Nick Schwarz

9. "Jehovah" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Mitch Wong & Tony Wood

10. "Going With Jesus" (featuring Bernie Herms) - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Bernie Herms & Ethan Hulse

11. "Forgiven" (featuring Houston's First Worship) - Writers: Joseph Habedank & Jeff Bumgardner

12. "The Basement" - Writers: Joseph Habedank, Michael Farren & Tony Wood

For more information about Joseph Habedank, visit josephhabedank.com. Be sure to check his tour dates. The personal experience of his testimony is something I highly recommend.