#COUNTRYGIVESBACK - BLACKHAWK AND THE OUTLAWS DONATE A COLLECTIVE $75,000 TO MUSICARES AND VANDERBILT-INGRAM CANCER CENTER

 

Photo ID Left to Right: Dave Robbins, Dr. Doug Johnson, Henry Paul

Photo courtesy of Henry Paul

Photo ID Left to Right: Henry Paul, Stephanie Curtiss

Photo courtesy of Henry Paul

Last week, country group BlackHawk and southern rock band The Outlaws, continued their yearly charitable giving, this time donating a collective $75,0000 to MusiCares and the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

Henry Paul, a member of BlackHawk, as well as the sole original active member of The Outlaws, presented a $50,000 check to Vanderbilt on behalf of BlackHawk's "Van Stephenson Memorial Cancer Research Fund.” Stephenson, a founding member of BlackHawk, passed away from melanoma in 2001. Additionally, The Outlaws donated $25,000 to MusiCares.

"BlackHawk's commitment to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center goes back to the mid-nineties and our involvement with the charity event, Country In The Rockies,” explains Paul. "Since establishing our own 501C in the early 2000’s, in the name of our diseased bandmate Van Stephenson, we have donated close to $500,000 to the research lab for cancer research.”

BlackHawk and The Outlaws plan to continue their annual donations for years to come.

"In 2014, The Outlaws established MusiCares as the beneficiary of their charitable efforts and have since donated close to $150,000 to that outstanding organization,” Paul continues. "Our charity director, Lori Eyler, works tirelessly in these fundraising efforts, and we'd like to recognize Bobby Orr, and the Robert E. & Marie Orr Smith Foundation for their generous support."

For more information on Blackhawk, visit blackhawklive.com

For more information on The Outlaws, visit outlawsmusic.com.

THIRD ANNUAL ERIC CHURCH BAND “PUT A CLUB IN MY HAND” GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $112,864 FOR MUSICARES®

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Photo Credits: Schenk Photography

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (Aug. 13, 2014) – The Third Annual Eric Church Band “Put a Club in My Hand” Golf Tournament was held Monday, Aug. 4 at Gaylord Springs Golf Links. The event raised $112,864 for MusiCares®, the charitable arm of The Recording Academy® which provides a safety net of assistance for those in the music industry to help with medical, financial and personal emergencies. The funds for the donation were raised through 160 registered golfers, more than 45 generous partners (including EMI Records Nashville, Q Prime, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, BMI, Hard Rock Café, AEG Live/The Messina Group, WME, Jack Daniel’s, Dos Equis, and more), and a silent auction featuring items from artists including Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Easton Corbin, Florida Georgia Line, Colt Ford, Taylor Swift, and The Cadillac Three, as well as the Nashville Predators and multiple NFL, MLB, and NBA franchises.

After only three years, the event has raised more than $275,000 for MusiCares. The invitation-only tournament was an all-day event featuring an 18-hole scramble for artists, musicians, tour staff, music industry professionals, and more.

“MusiCares is overwhelmed by the generous support of the Eric Church Band and their annual Golf Tournament," raves Debbie Carroll, Executive Director at MusiCares, "Over the past three years, the tournament has grossed close to $275,000 and those funds have gone to helping so many music people in need. They are ensuring that we can continue to make a true difference in the lives of many. We can’t thank them enough.”

Fans can watch Church and his band members perform and act in his new music video, “Cold One,” now playing at all music video outlets. The song, written by Church, Jeff Hyde, and Lynn Hutton, is featured on Church’s current album The Outsiders.

For sponsorship information or player invitation opportunities for next year’s Eric Church Band “Put a Club in My Hand” Golf Tournament, please contact the event producer, Big Hearted Babes, at Deanna@bigheartedbabes.com.

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE DONATES $10,000 TO MUSICARES

Multiple CMA, AMA & ACA Nominees Reveal Track List For HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES…THIS IS HOW WE ROLL

Deluxe Version of Platinum Standout Debut Album Available On 11/25

Pictured (L-R): FGL’s Brian Kelley; Executive Director of MusiCares Debbie Carroll, LCSW; FGL’s Tyler Hubbard

NASHVILLE, TN (October 31, 2013) – Prior to a recent tour stop at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Florida Georgia Line presented MusiCares®, which helps provide medical and financial assistance to music community members in need, with a $10,000 donation to aid in their efforts.

"We first learned about the program when we visited the offices of The Recording Academy® in LA and were completely blown away by what the organization does to help support our music community," shares FGL's Brian Kelley. "We couldn't think of a better way to show our support." FGL's Tyler Hubbard adds, "This year has been full of amazing blessings for us and we are so thankful to be able to give back and show our gratitude." 

On 11/25, FGL will release HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES…THIS IS HOW WE ROLL, a deluxe CD/DVD version of their Republic Nashville chart-topping debut, which produced three consecutive, multi-week #1 smashes in the US and Canada – GOLD-certified “Round Here,” PLATINUM-certified “Get Your Shine On” and MULTI-PLATINUM “Cruise” – and their Top 20-and-climbing single “Stay.” The enhanced project will include five new songs, the buzzed about “Cruise” (Remix) featuring Nelly and a look at the making of the album, in addition to all official music videos with behind-the-scenes footage – “Cruise” directed by Brian Lazzaro, “Cruise” (Remix) featuring Nelly directed by Marc Klasfeld, “Get Your Shine On” directed by Declan Whitebloom, “Round Here” and “Stay” directed by Peter Zavadil – and the unreleased video for “It’z Just What We Do,” directed by Michael Monaco. Co-writer Luke Bryan, who the hot duo opened for on his DIRT ROAD DIARIES TOUR, is featured on the title track “This Is How We Roll.”


TRACK LIST:
1. Cruise (Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Joey Moi, Chase Rice, Jesse Rice)
2. Round Here (Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, T. Rhett)
3. Get Your Shine On (Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins)
4. Here's To The Good Times (Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, Lynn Hutton)
5. It'z Just What We Do (Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Rodney Clawson)
6. Stay (Joey Moi, John Fred Young, Chris Robertson, Jon Lawhon, Ben Wells)
7. Hell Raisin' Heat Of The Summer (Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, Craig Wiseman)
8. Tell Me How You Like It (Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Chris Tompkins)
9. Tip It Back (Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Rodney Clawson)
10. Dayum, Baby featuring Sarah Buxton (Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Rodney Clawson, David Lee Murphy)
11. Party People featuring Jaren Johnston of The Cadillac Three (Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, J.T. Harding)
12. This Is How We Roll featuring Luke Bryan (Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, Cole Swindell, Luke Bryan)*
13. Take It Out On Me (Shane McAnally, Chris Destefano, Ashley Gorley)*
14. People Back Home (Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, Ryan Tyndell, Brent Anderson)*
15. Headphones (Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, Jimmy Robbins, Nicolle Galyon)*
16. Hands On You (Chris Tompkins, Rodney Clawson, Brett James)*
17. Cruise (Remix) featuring Nelly (Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Joey Moi, Chase Rice, Jesse Rice, Cornell Haynes)*

* New content

In the last year, FGL has sold more than 10 million tracks worldwide from their debut album, which has been certified PLATINUM in the US and GOLD in Canada. Their massive hit “Cruise” has broken the record for longest #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart and sold over 6 million downloads in the US alone to become the second best-selling Country single ever, according to SoundScan. FGL has also become the only artist in history to join Brooks & Dunn in having their first three singles hit #1 for multiple weeks each.

FGL’s Brian Kelley (Ormond Beach, Florida) and Tyler Hubbard (Monroe, Georgia) are continuously breaking attendance records nationwide while on their first major headline dates – HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES TOUR 2013. For tour dates and more, visit FloridaGeorgiaLine.com.

In addition to radio, sales and touring success, the talented twosome has been racking up several awards’ show nominations. FGL is currently nominated for seven fan-voted American Country Awards; four fan-voted American Music Awards and four Country Music Association Awards in the coming months. They have previously taken home multiple ACM and CMT Music Awards.

About MusiCares

Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. For more information, please visit www.musicares.org. For breaking news and exclusive content, please like "MusiCares" on Facebook at www.facebook.com/musicares, follow MusiCares on Twitter @MusiCares at www.twitter.com/musicares, and join us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/musicares.

PERFORMERS FOR THE MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE ANNOUNCED

Source: www.musicrow.com

Performers have been announced for the 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute, honoring Bruce Springsteen. Performers will include Kenny Chesney, Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Natalie Maines.

Jon Stewart will host the sold-out event on Feb. 8. in Los Angeles. Additional performances during the evening include Alabama Shakes, Ben Harper, Jim James, Juanes, John Legend, Tom Morello, Mumford & Sons, Patti Smith, Mavis Staples, Eddie Vedder and past honorees Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Elton John and Sting. Rob Mathes will be the evening’s musical director.

Now in its 23rd year, the annual gala begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and auction, followed by a gala dinner and concert to support the year-round efforts of MusiCares, which ensures members of the music community have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need.

Grammy Week culminates with the 55th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, which will broadcast live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT.