Fourth Annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Raises Over $500K
Pictured (L-R): Jeff Paine, Dayna Paine, Travis Ellis, Tara Pruitt, Joel Pruitt, Donnie Reis, David Corlew, Josh Romaker, Carolyn Corlew, Jake Traseger, Storme Warren, Col. Brent Lindeman, Scooter Brown, Ret. Brigadier General Scott Brower, Lee Greenwood, Ret. Col Jay Powers, and John Veltri
The fourth annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards was held at City Winery in Nashville on Oct. 26 with The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP) raising more than half a million dollars for military veterans.
Hosted by SiriusXm’s Storme Warren, the evening featured live performances by multi-Platinum entertainer Chris Young and the War Hippies, as well as a surprise appearance by Lee Greenwood who performed “God Bless the USA.” This year’s Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards were presented to actor Gary Sinise, U.S. Army combat veteran and TCDJHP Ambassador Joel Pruitt, and Nashville businessman Lee Beaman. Additionally, 97-year-old WWII Navy vet Mathias Gutman and 99-year-old WWII Coast Guard vet Gladys Hughes were honored at this year’s dinner.
“Once again, those who are concerned about the welfare of our returning veterans came to make a difference,” explains TCDJHP co-founder and Daniels’ longtime manager David Corlew. “It was a wonderful evening of patriotism, support, and caring. Chris Young, Lee Greenwood and the War Hippies all joined to make it the biggest night our organization has experienced since we began.”
Special guest speakers included former NYC Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik, and retired Col. Jay Powers, a former Commanding Officer, 5th Group (U.S. Army Green Beret – Fort Campbell, KY). Daniels’ wife Hazel and son Charlie Daniels, Jr. were in attendance, as well as Congressman Mark Green.
Six New Tennessee Music Pathways Markers Unveiled Across The State
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development unveils newest Tennessee Music Pathways Markers. Photo: Courtesy of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) honored music icons Howard Armstrong, G.B. Grayson, Jo Walker-Meador, Craig Morgan, and Little David Wilkins with six new markers on the Tennessee Music Pathways. Local and state leaders, family and friends, and music industry executives gathered to celebrate their significant contributions to music history in Tennessee.
Armstrong was a multi-instrumentalist with an extensive repertoire, as well as a multilinguist, painter, and teller of folk tales and anecdotes. He was honored with a marker in downtown LaFollette. Elsewhere, Grayson, who first recorded “Tom Dooley,” earned a marker in downtown Mountain City. His marker is the latest addition to the Musical Heritage Mural Mile walking tour through Mountain City’s downtown area. The self-guided mural tour connects Johnson County to a storied history of Appalachian music, including Clarence “Tom” Ashley, Blind Fiddler, Grayson, Fred Price, and Clint Howard.
In Orlinda, Walker-Meador was commemorated for serving as executive director of the CMA from 1962 until 1991.Under her leadership, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the CMA Awards, and Fan Fair (now known as CMA Fest) were established, in addition to many industry initiatives. Meanwhile, Morgan’s marker sits next door to the Clement Museum Hotel. A longtime resident of Dickson, Morgan is a country music icon, TV personality, celebrated outdoorsman, and patriotic Army veteran. With over 25 charted Billboard songs, Morgan has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2008 and has made over 250 appearances on the hallowed stage.
Finally, Wilkins was honored in Parsons. As a country singer, songwriter, and entertainer, he scored 17 country hits. His composition, “Coming On Strong,” was a No. 11 pop hit for Brenda Lee in 1966, and he wrote songs for artists such as soul singer Percy Sledge, country star Conway Twitty, and folk-pop group, the Serendipity Singers.
Ashley Cooke Rings In Ryman Debut With A Pair Of Commemorative Plaques
Pictured (L-R): Big Loud’s Kelcie Roberts, Eric England, Kelley Brock, Candice Watkins, Kimberly Gleason, Brittani Koster, Ali Matkosky, Tori Johnson, Ashley Cooke, Camille Kenny, Nicholas Elliott (SiriusXM), Brianne Deslippe, Stacy Blythe, Seth England, Rakiyah Marshall (Back Blocks Music), Drew Magid, Justin Clough, Tyler Waugh. Photo: Alanna McArdle
Ahead of making her Ryman debut as support on Cole Swindell’s “Back Down To The Bar Tour,” Ashley Cooke was surprised with two plaques for her record-breaking accomplishments.
SiriusXM producer Nicholas Elliott presented the plaque commemorating her chart-topping SiriusXM The Highway No. 1 song “Never Til Now.” Additionally, Cooke’s radio team at Big Loud was on hand with a celebratory plaque for notching over 100 million streams.
The achievements come just days after Cooke made her Grand Ole Opry debut last week. Her debut single,”Never Til Now” featuring Brett Young, recently entered the Top 50 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts last week
Shane Profitt Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Shane Profitt. Photo: Rachael Black
Shane Profitt made his debut on the historic Grand Ole Opry stage on Tuesday (Nov. 1). After performing his No. 1, most-added country radio single, “How It Oughta Be,” and a stripped-down version of the to-be-released “Good Luck and God,” the rising artist received a standing ovation from the packed crowd.
“I want to thank y’all for coming out tonight,” he shared. “I know what it’s like to save up for months for a ticket to this show, and y’all being here tonight means the world to me.”
The Maury County, Tennessee native’s performance was followed by a celebration in The Circle Room, where management and label employees surprised him by donning “Shane Train” sweatshirts. BMLG CEO Scott Borchetta sounded a vintage train whistle as he thanked everyone for “coming aboard” to rally for Profitt.
Granger Smith Headlines Inaugural Coliseum Nights Concert Series At MTSU
Pictured (L-R): Randy Wright; Jenna Roher, Premiere Networks Manager, Talent & Brand Integration; Karen Kane; Jenny Shields, Premiere Networks Senior Director of Affiliate Sales; Liam Kane; Granger Smith; and Kelley Lefeld, Premiere Networks Director Affiliate Sales
After MidNite host Granger Smith recently headlined the inaugural Coliseum Nights concert series at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Smith and his alter ego, Earl Dibbles Jr., were joined by fellow music artists Sean Stemaly, Logan Wheat, and Matt Dillon to kick off the new concert series presented by Middle Tennessee State University.
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