CHARLES ESTEN MARKS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF "LOVE AIN’T PRETTY" WITH DELUXE EDITION AND RELEASE OF DUET WITH SARA EVANS

DROPS DOUBLE VINYL PLUS DIGITAL SONG RELEASE

FEATURING SARA EVANS

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CELEBRATES TONIGHT (1/24) AT

CHIEF’S ON BROADWAY IN NASHVILLE

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RETURNS TO THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

MONDAY (1/27)

Multi-talented entertainer Charles Esten today marks the one-year anniversary of his highly acclaimed independent debut album with the double vinyl release of “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition. Now shipping worldwide, fans can purchase here.

Co-writing all 14 songs with acoustic guitar credits on the landmark version of the Marshall Altman-produced full-length project, Esten adds nine new bonus tracks to this special edition delivery. Featuring star-studded collaborations with Keb' Mo' and Sara Evans, with the latter also available today as a digital song release. Listen here - https://ffm.to/inabarsomewhere_duet

“‘In A Bar Somewhere’ is an ethereal and dreamlike reverie describing that moment in time, when everything about a past love affair seemed to be perfect. Although I originally recorded it solo, it always struck me that both sides of that romance might miss and mourn that magical moment, no matter how bad the whole thing ended up going,” shares Esten. “Sara Evans and I have been friends for about 10 years now, going all the way back to the time she was on NASHVILLE. By that time, I already counted myself as a fan of Sara’s. Now, cut to all these years later when she recently asked me to be on her podcast, and I in turn, was smart enough to beg her to jump on this song with me. God bless her – she was kind enough to say, ‘Yes.’ The result is a check off my bucket list, and a duet for the “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition that makes me very happy.”

The 23-track Deluxe Edition further includes never-before-heard demos and worktapes from the creation of “Love Ain’t Pretty”, as well as a live performance recorded from the sold-out NASHVILLE Reunion Tour (with Esten, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio). With supplies selling fast, Esten is also offering a 250-count limited edition batch here. Pressed in a beautiful “velvet chair” red-colored vinyl (to match the album cover art), this exclusive collectible will be autographed, hand-numbered, and bundled with a poster and guitar pick.

Charles Esten’s “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition Track List:

Side 1

1.) “Love Ain’t Pretty”
(Charles Esten, Marshall Altman, Jimmy Yeary)

2.) “A Little Right Now” 

(Charles Esten, Jacob Lyda, Brian Maher)

 
3.) “One Good Move”
(Charles Esten, Sam Backoff, Zarni deVette, Elise Hayes)

 
4.) “In A Bar Somewhere”
(Charles Esten, Jason Gantt, Neil Medley)

 
5.) “I Ain’t”
(Charles Esten, Brad Crisler, James LeBlanc)

6.) “Another Song About You”
(Charles Esten, Colin Elmore)

Side 2

1.) “When Love Ain’t Love”
(Charles Esten, Jeffrey East)

2.) “Candlelight”
(Charles Esten, Big Kenny, Eric Paslay)

3.) “Back In My Life Again”
(Charles Esten, Marcus Hummon, Bryan Todd)

4.) “Willing To Try”
(Charles Esten, Gary Burr)

5.) “Make You Happy” 

(Charles Esten, Gary Burr, Jon D’Agostino)

6.) “Maybe I’m Alright”
(Charles Esten, Leslie Satcher)

Side 3

1.) “Down The Road (feat. Eric Paslay)”
(Charles Esten, Eric Paslay, Dylan Altman)

2.) “Somewhere In The Sunshine”
(Charles Esten, Jon Nite)

3.) “In A Bar Somewhere (feat. Sara Evans)”
(Charles Esten, Jason Gantt, Neil Medley)

4.) “Maybe I’m Alright (feat. Keb' Mo')”
(Charles Esten, Leslie Satcher)

5.) “Down The Road – Live In London (feat. Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio)”
(Charles Esten, Eric Paslay, Dylan Altman)

Side 4

1.) “One Good Move (Demo)”
(Charles Esten, Sam Backoff, Zarni deVette, Elise Hayes)

2.) “Back In My Life Again (Demo)”
(Charles Esten, Marcus Hummon, Bryan Todd)

3.) “Candlelight (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Kenny Alphin, Eric Paslay)

4.) “I Ain’t (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Brad Crisler, James LeBlanc)

5.) “When Love Ain’t Love (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Jeffrey East)

6.) “Make You Happy (Worktape)”
(Charles Esten, Gary Burr, Jon D’Agostino)

All Songs Produced by Marshall Altman

Celebrating the one-year launch tonight (1/24) in Nashville, TN, Esten will follow last year’s wildly popular “LOVE AIN’T PRETTY TOUR” – packing venues across the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, and Germany – by taking the stage at Chief’s on Broadway. Promising a setlist full of “Love Ain’t Pretty” favorites and surprise guests, tickets for the anniversary party can be found here.

Then, on Monday (1/27), he’ll return to the #1 nationally syndicated one-hour talker The Kelly Clarkson Show one year after last appearing. In addition to speaking about “Love Ain’t Pretty” Deluxe Edition, the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will meet with teen cancer survivor and aspiring singer Elana Koenig. First introduced to Clarkson’s “Rad Human” on set in January 2024, he was moved to invite Koenig to perform at his 11th Annual Light the Late Night benefit concert in Nashville this past fall. Now reuniting with Clarkson after the event, Esten and Koenig will share footage from their memorable experience together. Fans can check local listings for timing to watch. The Kelly Clarkson Show airs on over 200 stations in 100% of the country.
Esten’s “Team Addie” campaign is accepting donations through January 31 here.

CHARLES ESTEN MAKES DEBUT ALBUM PERFORMANCE ON NBC’S THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

TV PREMIERE OF “WHEN LOVE AIN’T LOVE” FROM ACCLAIMED FULL-LENGTH INDEPENDENT PROJECT

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CELEBRATES "LOVE AIN’T PRETTY"

HEADLINING SOLD-OUT SHOW AT NASHVILLE’S EXIT/IN

KEVIN JAMES (GUEST), RENATA NOTNI (GUEST),

CHARLES ESTEN (GUEST), KELLY CLARKSON

Multi-talented entertainer Charles Esten brought his acclaimed independent debut album, "Love Ain’t Pretty", to NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show yesterday (1/29) for the rocking television premiere performance of “When Love Ain’t Love.” Written by Esten and Jeffrey East, listen to the cautionary tale of a romantic fallout produced by Marshall Altman here.

After his headline-making appearance last spring in Los Angeles, Esten made a coast-to-coast reunion with host Kelly Clarkson for a sit-down chat about the long-awaited full-length project alongside fellow guests Kevin James and Renata Notni in New York City. He also connected onscreen with Clarkson’s “Rad Human,” 15-year-old cancer survivor and inspiring singer Elana Koenig. With personal connections to childhood cancer after his daughter Addie survived leukemia when she was 2 ½ years old, Esten was moved to invite Koenig to perform at his 11th Annual Light the Late Night benefit concert in the fall. Serving as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Esten’s “Team Addie” has surpassed over $2.2 MILLION in cumulative funds raised over the last 10 years. Watch the sweet surprise on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show here.

Featured by Parade, Cowboys & Indians, CMT, and more, Esten’s "Love Ain’t Pretty" is being lauded by critics everywhere:

“the album is the purest representation of his artistry possible.” – GRAMMY.com

“being his true self has brought some of Esten’s biggest success, and that same spirit now

powers a remarkable debut album.” – Nashville Lifestyles

“loose, rough-cut country” – Billboard

"An emotionally connective album” – The Tennessean

“charismatic creator” – MusicRow

“Esten dares to get deep” – American Songwriter

“Written with the wisdom and breadth that comes with time, Esten captures the dimensions of love, loss, growth, and hope.” – Forbes

Esten celebrated "Love Ain’t Pretty" with a SOLD-OUT first-time headlining concert at Nashville’s Exit/In for his album release show (1/26). Playing songs from the 14-track compilation (co-writing all with acoustic guitar credits), he further surprised the jam-packed house with a pop-up from former Nashville co-star Sam Palladio. With a follow-up appearance Saturday (1/27) during his 169th performance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, he then took the Whiskey Jam stage for the 13th Anniversary show last night (1/29) at Nashville’s Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row. 

Visit here for upcoming dates on the worldwide LOVE AIN’T PRETTY TOUR this spring.

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CHARLES ESTEN FUELS EXCITEMENT FOR DEBUT ALBUM WITH TWO NEW RELEASES: “MAKE YOU HAPPY” + “WHEN LOVE AIN’T LOVE”

With his highly anticipated independent debut album, Love Ain’t Pretty, out January 26, multi-talent Charles Esten reveals the true dichotomy of matters of the heart with two new releases from the full-length project. Available now across all streaming platforms and digital retailers, listen to “Make You Happy” and “When Love Ain’t Love” here.

Both co-written by Esten, as his pen is credited on all 14 songs on Love Ain’t Pretty, “Make You Happy” – written by Esten, Gary Burr, and Jon D’Agostino – finds a stand-up guy lost in love. Soaked in an irresistibly romantic and restless desire, Esten offers a playful proposition with a hard to resist spirit. Produced by Marshall Altman with an upbeat mix of honky-tonk, beachy Doo-Wop and funky Soul, “Make You Happy” also features a bouncy Caribbean beat and a touch of whirring organ, plus Esten’s love-drunk vocal and a spirit-lifting hook. All along, he promises not to ask for the world – just to see a smile.

Like the album title suggests, “When Love Ain’t Love” – written by Esten and Jeffrey East – taps into the opposing side of love, as it explores the slow-motion unraveling of a relationship. Serving as a cautionary tale of a romantic fallout and the inevitably hard truths that accompany it, the Altman-produced confessional boasts Esten’s raw vocal cutting through the ‘80s Rock atmosphere, with reverb-soaked guitars that further create the woozy, disoriented feeling of a world turned upside down. The steady back beat continues to pound on like a desperate heart, hoping things might one day turn around, even through the stark resignation of the final chorus lyric: “When it ain’t like before, but there ain’t no because. Love ain’t love no more. It just is what it is, when it ain’t what it was.”

Vividly detailed and filled with the emotional daring of a celebrated storyteller – both onscreen and onstage – Esten dives into wide-ranging themes of earth-shattering romance, big-picture reflection, and beyond, in Love Ain’t Pretty. Spotlighted as the High Note in Nashville Lifestyles’ The Music Issue on stands now, the diverse and richly textured full-length project was also just featured by GRAMMY.com and Parade. In addition, it’s been spotted on anticipated albums of 2024 lists by The Tennessean, STEREOGUM, Men’s Journal, and Taste of Country. More than 10 years in the making, Esten explores life, love, and the passing of time through the lens of a traveled and tested everyman, who has never lost his innate sense of wonder, or his wide-open soul, with a rollout of already released songs including “One Good Move,” “A Little Right Now,” “In A Bar Somewhere,” “Down The Road (feat. Eric Paslay),” and “Somewhere In The Sunshine.”

Come join Charles and celebrate "Love Ain’t Pretty" with an album release show at Exit/In on January 26 - limited tickets are remaining. Fans can purchase here.

#NEWMUSIC - CHARLES ESTEN'S “IN A BAR SOMEWHERE” OUT NOW

ANTICIPATION BUILDS WITH THE DELIVERY OF HIS THIRD SONG OFF DEBUT ALBUM

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TO PERFORM ON PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH LIVE FROM THE WEST LAWN OF 

THE U.S. CAPITOL ON JULY 4

Charles Esten returns to a past haunt “In A Bar Somewhere,” available across all streaming platforms and digital retailers today (6/23). Marking the third release off his highly anticipated debut album, listen here.

Co-written by Esten with Neil Medley and Jason Gantt on Zoom while the celebrated actor was on-location in Barbados for Netflix’s global hit Outer Banks in 2021, the hypnotic Marshall Altman-produced track mixes quiet beauty with a sense of secret turmoil, all in dreamlike detail. Stuck in an emotional loop, constantly replaying smoky memories of a past love that was once perfect – only to fade like a beach town sunset – its lyrics pine for an unforgettable romance and the senses it brought to life: 

“In a bar somewhere 

We’re still drinking and laughing 

Not thinkin’ ‘bout what’s gonna happen 

We’re still dancing right there.” 

The track ebbs and flows like the tide, with love coming in close enough to touch … only to leave once again. Esten pairs the woozy, heartbroken theme with an equally dramatic Roots-Rock sound, vividly calling to the one who got away with deep blue vocals, ringing reverb, and a hauntingly memorable hook.

Heading out on the road co-headlining with Julia Cole on their EVERY MINUTE EVERY MILE TOUR 2023 in July, Esten next has a major performance set for July 4 on PBS’ A Capitol Fourth live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Backed by the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jack Everly, the annual Independence Day celebration is hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro with additional performances by Chicago, Boyz II Men, Belinda Carlisle, Babyface, Renée Fleming, Maddie & Tae, Broadway stars Adrienne Warren and Ruthie Ann Miles, Elmo and Cookie Monster from Sesame Street, the Northwell Nurse Choir, and the Broadway cast of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical featuring Will Swenson and Robyn Hurder. A Capitol Fourth airs live on July 4 on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT (check local listings), as well as on the American Forces Network, NPR member stations, and will stream on www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth, Facebook, and YouTube. It will be available on demand from July 4-18.

Find a full list of upcoming shows and ticketing details here.

“A LITTLE RIGHT NOW”: CHARLES ESTEN SEARCHES FOR FAITH IN NEXT RELEASE OFF DEBUT ALBUM

DIGS IN ON THE EMOTIONAL ANTHEM

WITH AMERICAN SONGWRITER HERE

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HEADLINING NASHVILLE’S

3RD AND LINDSLEY ON JUNE 8

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“NASHVILLE” THE REUNION TOUR ADDS U.S. DATES AHEAD OF IN-DEMAND INTERNATIONAL TREK WITH NASHVILLE’S RYMAN AUDITORIUM ON SEPTEMBER 25

Charles Esten captures a crisis of faith in his next release, “A Little Right Now,” off his forthcoming debut album. The single is available today across all streaming platforms and digital retailers here

First announcing the song with CMT Hot 20 Countdown host Cody Alan live from the aqua carpet at the 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS earlier this month in Austin, TX (watch here – start 53:34), Esten recently dug in with American Songwriter on the special nuances of the emotional anthem, from the inspiration behind the Esten, Jacob Lyda, and Brian Maher-penned track, to its distinctive tuning – read more here.

“Everybody, in all walks of life, finds themselves at a point in time when they’re not feeling the faith they used to feel, whether it’s a faith in a greater power, in God, faith in their own abilities, or faith in things working out,” Esten shared with American Songwriter. “There are things that are out of your hands, and that’s where faith comes in—but sometimes, you’re just not feeling it.”

Looking to a higher power, “A Little Right Now” surrenders to the heavens as it arrives like a weary, Roots-rocking prayer. Wrapped in comparative and contrasting metaphors – from a farmer waiting on rain, to a dreamer whose ship has yet to come in – the gut-wrenching story finds a main character pleading for the strength to carry on, and desperate for something to give, but even with hope fading fast still strong enough to ask for more and knowing just where to turn. Produced by Marshall Altman with reverb-soaked guitars, a slow-burning gospel organ, and the raw, unvarnished vocal of honesty, he slowly builds back the spirit to face life – head on, and without giving an inch.

Showing yet another facet of Esten’s long-awaited full-length project, he first introduced the album with “One Good Move.” With high-profile appearances on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show and CBS’ THE TALK, “the deeply personal power ballad” was hailed by Billboard, with MusicRow urging, “Lend him your ears.” As featured by Entertainment Tonight, CMT, and more, E! News further claimed it “proves the power of one good move.”

Readying to bring these new songs to the stage, tickets are on sale now for Esten’s headlining show at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, TN, on June 8. Click here for additional details. Likewise, tickets are selling fast as “NASHVILLE” The Reunion Tour will play Rosemont Theatre in Chicago, IL, on September 23 and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, on September 25, before kicking off a U.K. run that’s seen overwhelming demand and SOLD-OUT shows. After a five-year hiatus from touring in the U.S. as a collective, “NASHVILLE” The Reunion Tour finds Esten, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio performing classic songs from the hit series, as well as their own original material. Also, in a one-night event, Chris Carmack will join his former cast members for the Rosemont Theatre performance. Ticket information for all U.S. and U.K. shows can be found at www.nashvillereuniontour.com.

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“NASHVILLE” THE REUNION TOUR – KICKS OFF INTERNATIONAL TOUR WITH U.S. SHOWS IN CHICAGO AND NASHVILLE

 

After a five-year hiatus from touring in the United States as a collective, the stars of the iconic, hit television series “NASHVILLE” are returning with shows in Chicago and in Nashville. “NASHVILLE” The Reunion Tour will play Chicago’s Rosemont Theatre on Saturday, September 23 and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Monday, September 25.

“NASHVILLE” The Reunion Tour will see stars Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio take to the stage to perform classic songs from the series as well as their own original material. The four artists will play the Ryman Auditorium on September 25, before kicking off a UK run starting on October 11 in Glasgow. Due to overwhelming demand and sold-out shows, additional dates were added to the UK tour, which will also travel to Birmingham, Manchester, London and Cardiff.

In a special one-night event, Chris Carmack will join cast members Bowen, Esten, Jackson and Palladio for the concert in Chicago on September 23. Carmack has previously toured with his “NASHVILLE” castmates and currently stars in “Grey’s Anatomy” on ABC.

“NASHVILLE” became a TV phenomenon when it first debuted in 2012. Set against the backdrop of Nashville’s music scene the show followed the lives of Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley and Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott as country music superstars, up-and-coming performers and songwriters trying to get ahead in the business.

The show’s popularity grew instantly reaching over 225 territories worldwide before its final season in 2018. Since its debut, the show has inspired 22 soundtracks, including a Christmas album, which collectively sold millions of album units and single-track downloads around the world. “NASHVILLE” was also critically lauded with multiple Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Critics Choice award nominations.

The incredible cast of the series carry with them the spirit of Music City and will once again share the stage together to celebrate the magic of “NASHVILLE”.

Tickets for Chicago and Nashville go on sale on Friday, April 21 at 10:00 am CST. Ticket information for all US and UK shows can be found at www.nashvillereuniontour.com.

“NASHVILLE” THE REUNION TOUR

9/23 - CHICAGO, IL - ROSEMONT THEATRE *
9/25 - NASHVILLE, TN - RYMAN AUDITORIUM
10/11 - GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEC ARMADILLO
10/12 - GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEC ARMADILLO – SOLD OUT
10/13 - BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - RESORTS WORLD ARENA
10/14 - MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - O2 APOLLO - MATINEE
10/14 - MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - O2 APOLLO – EVENING – SOLD OUT
10/16 - LONDON, ENGLAND - EVENTIM APOLLO
10/17 - LONDON, ENGLAND - EVENTIM APOLLO – SOLD OUT
10/18 - CARDIFF, WALES - INTERNATIONAL ARENA

All tour dates feature Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio.
*Chicago only will also feature Chris Carmack.

 

CHARLES ESTEN DELIVERS ROMANTIC ROCKER OFF DEBUT ALBUM

More than 10 years after arriving in Nashville, TN, multi-talent Charles Esten introduces his highly anticipated independent debut album with first release, “One Good Move.” Available today (3/3) across all streaming platforms and digital retailers, listen here.

Offering the first listen to Billboard yesterday (3/2), “the deeply personal power ballad” sets the tone for Esten’s next chapter. Read the exclusive here.

Co-written by Esten with Sam Backoff, Zarni deVette, and Elise Hayes, “One Good Move” is a heartfelt romantic rocker with a soul-baring story, describing a misspent youth that paid off in the end with “one good move.” Dedicated to his college sweetheart and wife of 31 years, Patty, the transformative track produced by Marshall Altman puts Esten’s smoldering vocal in the spotlight, backing it with a powerful rhythm section, dreamy guitars, and a poignant piano to capture a life-changing true love. All told, it’s an expertly crafted balance of Country heart and Rock sophistication, and it points toward things to come.

With his artistry spanning mediums and styles, the artist-songwriter and actor is widely known for his role as “Deacon Claybourne” on the ABC/CMT’s Nashville. Fully dedicating himself to writing and performing in the real-life Music City, he’s made more than 155 appearances at the Grand Ole Opry with his next performance slated for March 17 – click here to purchase tickets. He’s also headlined multiple tours of the U.S. and Europe, while surpassing 10 MILLION career streams and becoming a 2018 Guinness World Records title holder for the “Most consecutive weeks to release an original digital single by a music act,” after delivering 54 original songs once a week for 54 straight weeks.

Esten’s currently making headlines as “Ward Cameron” on Netflix’s buzzed-about Outer Banks. Recently speaking with Entertainment Tonight, PEOPLE, The Hollywood Reporter, and more, Season 3 is now streaming on Netflix.

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TUNE IN: CHARLES ESTEN APPEARS ON CBS’ "THE TALK" TOMORROW (2/16)

MAKES ANTICIPATED RETURN AS “WARD CAMERON”  IN NETFLIX’S OUTER BANKS SEASON 3, PREMIERING FEBRUARY 23

Multi-talent Charles Esten is set to appear tomorrow (2/16) on CBS’ THE TALK. Popularly known as “Ward Cameron” on Netflix’s Outer Banks, he’ll chat what’s next as both an artist-songwriter and actor before making his anticipated return to the global hit show with Season 3 premiering on February 23.

THE TALK airs Monday through Friday (2:00-3:00 p.m. ET; 1:00-2:00 p.m. PT) on the CBS Television Network and is available to Stream Live and on Demand on Paramount+.

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FOLDS OF HONOR OF TENNESSEE TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNOR'S CLUB IN BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE

The event will benefit children and spouses of fallen and disabled service members by providing educational scholarships.

The Executive Board of Folds of Honor, Tennessee, is set to host their first annual celebrity golf tournament on Monday, June 21st, at the Governors Club in Brentwood, TN. Folds of Honor, is a 501C-3 national nonprofit dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled American service members.

This world class event will bring together some of Nashville’s most recognizable celebrities, in a friendly exhibition for a great cause. Talent committed to participation includes Titan’s head coach Mike Vrabel and chart-topping country artists Lee Brice, Tyler Farr, Jamie Johnson, Chase Rice, Charles Esten, Randy Houser, Mitchell Tenpenny, Michael Ray, Jelly Roll, Dee Jay Silver amongst many, many others. Over two dozen celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment will be in attendance at the one day fundraiser. 

The event schedule is as follows:

9:30AM - Registration

11:30AM - Shotgun Start

4:00PM - Happy Hour with music by Dee Jay Silver 4:30 Auction/Awards/ Special Guest/Dinner 

5:30PM - Concert by the Steel Drivers

A few notable auction items include:

Two VIP passes to join Danica Patrick aboard the super yacht Ocean Pearl at The 2022 Monaco Grand Prix

A round of golf in Las Vegas with Lee Brice and LPGA pro-golfer Danielle Kang

A once-in-a-lifetime 4-day Dove Hunt in Argentina.

7 day vacation in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with a two bedroom suite at the oceanfront Diamond Resort.

Signed guitars and celebrity memorabilia

“We are excited to bring together our friends from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and corporate America for the common cause of helping military families who paid the ultimate price to preserve our freedom,” said Christopher King, President for Folds of Honor, Tennessee. “We can’t all serve in the military, but we can support the families of those who protect our country.”

If you or someone you know is interested in purchasing a foursome or becoming a sponsor of the Folds of Honor Celebrity Golf Tournament, please email jkreifels@foldsofhonor.org. 

Each partnership allows Folds of Honor to ensure that no family member of a fallen soldier goes without a scholarship this year. Folds of Honor is committed to maintaining and growing relationships within the community to support companies and individuals who value our military and our mission to educate the legacy of those who keep us free. Sign up link for teams and sponsorship here:https://www.fohevents.org/TNCelebrityGolf2021/?controller=home

CHARLES ESTEN ADDED TO LINEUP FOR 1 NIGHT. 1 PLACE. 1 TIME: A HEROES & FRIENDS TRIBUTE TO RANDY TRAVIS

SPECIAL GRAND OLE OPRY MOMENT TO FEATURE JEANNIE SEELY, RIDERS IN THE SKY, JOHN CONLEE, DAILEY & VINCENT, JAN HOWARD AND RUDY GATLIN DURING TONIGHT'S EVENTS

NASH Nights Live's Shawn Parr and SiriusXM's Storme Warren Tapped to Host Historic Events

CMT’s “Nashville” star, Charles Esten has been announced to join the cast of over 40 artists for the historic night paying homage to Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis. Grand Ole Opry members Jeannie Seely, Riders in the Sky, John Conlee, Dailey & Vincent, Jan Howard and Rudy Gatlin will come together for a tribute of their own as fellow Grand Ole Opry members. The event is tonight at 7 p.m. at Bridgestone Arena and tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

The event, titled 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis, will also feature performances from over 40 artists including Garth Brooks, Alabama, Rodney Atkins, Kane Brown, Mark Chesnutt, James Dupre, Jeff Foxworthy, Montgomery Gentry, Ben Haggard, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Neal McCoy, Scotty McCreery, William Michael Morgan, Joe Nichols, Paul Overstreet, Shane Owens, Michael Ray, Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Kenny Rogers, Daryle Singletary, Michael W. Smith, The Bellamy Brothers, The Randy Travis Band, Ricky Traywick, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner, Phil Vassar, Chuck Wicks, Wynonna, Chris Young.

“The reason we named this 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time is because it truly is that. The evening will not be filmed or aired on television or anywhere else. If you want to experience this amazing lineup, you’ve got to be in the audience tonight,” said producer Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Randy Travis Foundation; a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides support for victims of strokes and cardiovascular diseases as well as arts and entertainment education for at-risk children. For more information, visit www.randytravisfoundation.org.

In October, Randy Travis was officially inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame. The multi-platinum country giant suffered a massive stroke in 2013 and has since made miraculous strides towards recovery. He recently sang “Amazing Grace” at his Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony as well as the tagline to his iconic “Forever and Ever, Amen” at the 2016 CMA Awards in November alongside numerous country legends and stars.

1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes and Friends Tribute to Randy Travis is produced by Mary Travis along with Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management, Mike Smardak of Outback Concerts of Tennessee, Inc. who is also the promoter of the event and Kirt Webster of Webster and Associates.

SKYVILLE SALUTES NASHVILLE WITH CLARE BOWEN, CHRIS CARMACK, CHARLES ESTEN, LENNON AND MAISY, MARK COLLIE, JD SOUTHER AND PAM TILLIS

Photo Credit: Frederick Breedon/Getty Images

On July 13, the Emmy-nominated, groundbreaking online music series Skyville Live saluted the magic of Music City with an unforgettable concert showcasing Nashville mainstays alongside fresh faces in town including Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten, Lennon & Maisy, Mark Collie, JD Souther and Pam Tillis.

If you needed yet another reason to love this creative city, this impressive lineup offered just that. “I don’t know where there is better music in Nashville,” gushed Tillis. Simply oozing with talent, each artist commanded the stage with high-energy performances of their original music mixed with fan-favorite covers to the sheer delight of the adoring live audience.

Carmack stunned the packed house with an electric guitar-heavy tribute to his idol by serving up a jaw-dropping rendition of B.B. King’s classic “Sweet Little Angel”.

Another highlight of the stellar night included songwriting great Souther, as he made it hard not to sing-along to his iconic “Heartache Tonight,” first made famous by the Eagles.

Each incredible artist had a front row seat proudly supporting each other during their solo spots, yet they united for a sweet closing number performing the Beatles’ staple “With a Little Help from My Friends.”

The performers were supported by renowned musicians including Jon Conley (guitar), Chad Cromwell (drums), Kenny Greenberg (band leader/guitar), Steve Mackey (bass guitar), Mike Rojas (keyboards), Justin Schipper (guitar) and background vocalists Perry Coleman and Tania Hancheroff.

For music lovers worldwide, this episode streamed live exclusively on AOL.com, RatedRed.com and go90, a free mobile video platform available across all wireless carriers. To access go90, simply download the app via the App Store or Google Play.

Featuring the world's greatest artists spanning generations and musical genres, Skyville Live is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for performers and audiences alike. Each episode is recorded with full HD video in front of an intimate studio audience in Nashville and live-streamed around the world. Thanks to its reputation for inspiring creativity and magical on-stage moments, the show has become a destination for the biggest names in music: Since debuting in January 2015, Skyville Live has welcomed artists like Billy F Gibbons, Cyndi Lauper, Kris Kristofferson, Jason Isbell, Gladys Knight, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Taj Mahal and many more.

Skyville Live is produced by famed songwriter, producer, and Grammy nominee Wally Wilson, and is executive produced by Tisha Fein and Bryan Lee.

CONNIE BRITTON AND CHARLES ESTEN JOIN DAN RATHER IN THE AXS TV EXCLUSIVE ‘THE BIG INTERVIEW: NASHVILLE SPECIAL EDITION’ ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 AT 8pE

The Special Airs in Conjunction with the Network Premiere of the Hit Drama NASHVILLE on Saturday, Sept. 26, Featuring Three Back-To-Back Episodes Starting at 8pE

As Part of the Premiere Event, Episodes will Air with Limited Commercial Interruption for Four Weeks, Every Saturday from Sept. 26 through Oct. 17

AXS TV kicks off its countdown to the network premiere of NASHVILLE with an all-new episode of THE BIG INTERVIEW: NASHVILLE SPECIAL EDITION, hosted by legendary newsman Dan Rather and featuring series stars Connie Britton and Charles Esten. The exclusive event, set to air on Tuesday, September 22, at 8pE, premieres in advance of the AXS TV debut of the hit country music drama, launching on Saturday, September 26 at 8pE. Each week will feature three back-to-back episodes, with encore airings every Saturday evening at 11pE and Tuesday evenings at 9pE. As part of the premiere festivities, AXS TV will air the NASHVILLE episodes with limited commercial interruption for the first four Saturdays, from September 26 through October 17.

During the half-hour special, Rather visits the set of NASHVILLE, sitting down with Connie Britton and Charles Esten for a lively discussion spanning the first three seasons of the show, and giving viewers a sense of what they can expect going forward. In separate segments, Rather speaks with an enthusiastic Britton about what it’s like to play country music legend Rayna Jaymes, whom she describes as a strong businesswoman who has the wisdom and experience to thrive in the ever-changing music industry. Britton also touches on the show’s inspiring message, and opens up about what made her want to be a part of NASHVILLE. “I was so excited about the idea of this world,” said Britton. “I was also very excited about the idea of singing, which I hadn’t done in many years. I was actively seeking doing things that would challenge me and be different from what I had been doing before, and felt risky and felt a little scary. I decided that it would be kind of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and that’s how it happened.”

Sitting down with Charles Esten, Rather covers a variety of topics including the show’s tremendous authenticity, and the way his role allows him to work within his two passions—acting and music. On why he enjoys playing his character, the troubled Deacon Claybourne, Esten says, “He's nobody's hero, because he fails constantly. And what he does is he just keeps pickin' himself back up and tryin' to be a better man the next day. Tryin' to be who he thinks he could be.” Esten feels a responsibility not only to the character, but to the show’s loyal audience, who have developed a strong connection to Deacon and his struggles, explaining, “They're not just plot points for people. They're what people are living. So it raises a desire in you to really do it justice.” The candid conversation also touches upon Esten’s personal life, his dedicated charity work, and his daughter’s battle with leukemia that he credits with helping him to put the truly important things in life into perspective. Esten also sings a few heartfelt bars of his favorite song from the show—the moving ballad, “A Life That’s Good,” co-written by country phenom Ashley Monroe.

Set in the heart of Music City, NASHVILLE follows the lives of a group of recording artists dealing with the highs and lows of making it in the cutthroat music industry. Britton stars as Rayna Jaymes—an industry icon fighting to stay on top as a new generation of stars, led by Hayden Panettiere’s talented and troubled songstress Juliette Barnes, light up the charts. In addition to its dramatic storylines and memorable performances, NASHVILLE has attracted a wide array of guest appearances from some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Christina Aguilera, Florida Georgia Line, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, Wyclef Jean, Katie Couric, and Conan O’Brien, just to name a few. AXS TV acquired the exclusive primetime cable rights to the first three seasons of NASHVILLE in June, after reaching a multi-year licensing agreement with the Disney-ABC Television Group.

“THE BIG INTERVIEW: NASHVILLE SPECIAL EDITION is the perfect primer for AXS TV’s NASHVILLE premiere event,” said Michele M. Dix, AXS TV’s senior vice president, programming and development. “Whether viewers are visiting NASHVILLE for the first time, or just want to relive the intense drama and show-stopping musical numbers, they won’t want to miss this exclusive backstage pass as Dan Rather gives them an intimate look at one of the most captivating series on television, led by two of its biggest stars.”

NASHVILLE is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios and Opry Entertainment. Dee Johnson (“Boss,” “The Good Wife”), Callie Khouri (“Thelma & Louise”) and Steve Buchanan are executive producers of the series.