the summer, “One of Them Girls,” the follow-up to his No. 1 with Carly Pearce on “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” Hey World is a 15-track collection releasing in the middle of one of the most unique times in modern history, and who better to provide our sound track than Lee Brice. “We wrote the title-track from an introspective, truthful place, and probably what most people are actually feeling right now,” shares Brice. “With everything that is happening in the world currently, and how fast paced we are as a society, in general, sometimes you just want everything to stop – just to appreciate what we do have. People are suffering and it can’t be ignored.” Details at https://www.leebrice.com ‘The 90’s country stalwarts McBride & The Ride’s catalog is now available for the first time in its entirety on Spotify. Albums include Amarillo Sky, Hurry Sundown and Sacred Ground featuring the band’s hits, “Sacred Ground,” “Love on the Loose,” “Heart on the Run,” “Going Out of My Mind” and more. The band’s Terry McBride released his first-ever full-length solo effort last fall, Rebels & Angels. The project was produced by acclaimed producer and songwriter, Luke Laird and released by Creative Nation / TMc Records. McBride & The Ride got their start with the help of Tony Brown who signed the group to MCA in 1989. Together they have five studio albums and countless singles that have been cherished by country fans everywhere. Now, 18 years later, the original McBride & The Ride are back together and making plans to hit the road in 2021. Tour dates will be announced soon. Details at www.terrymcbridemusic.com.
CMA NEWS: Furthering its support of music industry professionals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Country Music Association has announced continued efforts through its Music Industry COVID Support (MICS) initiative. The Nashville-based trade organization outlined additional funding to five nonprofit partners—Music Health Alliance, Musically Fed, Notes for Notes, Porter’s Call and The Store—which, along with previous nonprofit investments, are funded through CMA’s $3 million long-term COVID-19 commitment that began in early 2020. Established as a portal for key resources in the categories of food supply, health and wellness, and career services, MICS helps to connect industry professionals with appropriate nonprofit partners offering critical support. Additional details on the MICS initiative can be found at https://www.cmaworld.com/ cma-further-commits-to-music-industry-covid-support/.
Those in need are encouraged to visit https://www.cmaworld. com/covid19-resources/ and utilize the new chat-bot feature to learn more about specific resources available. CMA will announce further nonprofit investments in the coming weeks and months.
CONCERT NEWS: David Corlew and Associates have announced this year’s Volunteer Jam will be rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. The 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels, previously scheduled for February 22, will now take place Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. C/T at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Six additional talents will join the Jam this August. Randy Travis, Chris Young, Michael W. Smith, Lorrie Morgan, Exile and rising Nashville star Anthony Castagna have been added to the previously announced lineup that will include The Marshall Tucker Band, ALABAMA, Ricky Skaggs, Trace Adkins, Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers, Cece Winans, Gretchen Wilson, Cowboy Troy, Delbert McClinton, Keb’ Mo’, The Outlaws, 38 Special, Junior Brown, The Allman Betts Band, Cedric Burnside, Jenny Tolman, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Travis Denning, Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Rhett Akins, Scooter Brown Band, The SteelDrivers, Pure Prairie League and comedian Dusty Slay. Daniels’ longtime band, The Charlie Daniels Band, will also perform to honor its legendary front-man. Tickets are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Bridgestone Arena box office.
CMHoF NEWS: Throughout a year of hardship and challenge for everyone, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum relied on the support of many artists, the broader music community, and fans around the world, to continue its important work. It is that support that has sustained us. Prine was to have been the Museum’s 2020 Artist-In-Residence, and that series, which honors those who have contributed so mightily to the music, is another point of emphasis here, reminding us all of the year that should have been, and of the profound expectation of brighter days ahead. The Museum, Hatch Show Print, and Historic RCA Studio B are open for visits and tours in February, continuing the updated schedule launched in January. Their doors are open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays. All three properties remain closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Info at https:// countrymusichalloffame.org/
In the state of Tennessee alone, more than 50,000 music jobs have been impacted by the health crisis, and that number is estimated to be hundreds of thousands more nationwide.
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