March 2021 - Adkins Entertainment

Bill Anderson Penned “Once a Day” Inducted into National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress

Whisperin' Bill Anderson's prolific songwriting has been recognized with membership into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry and awarded him with more than 50 BMI Awards, three CMA Awards and two ACM Awards. Anderson earned a spot in history as the only songwriter in history to chart country songs in seven consecutive decades. Now, the National Recording Registry is recognizing Anderson's songwriting as "Once a Day," recorded by Connie Smith, joins other groundbreaking sounds of history and culture in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. "Once A Day" is being inducted alongside Louis Armstrong’s “When the Saints Go Marching In,” Labelle’s “Lady Marmalade,” Nas’ “Illmatic,” Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration,” and Kermit the Frog’s “The Rainbow Connection.”

adkins2021-03-30T07:11:20+00:00March 24th, 2021|Bill Anderson, News|

Hits For Humanity Partnering With The Nashville Sounds To Raise Funds For The Store

Founded in August 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hits For Humanity, a nonprofit fundraising organization that helps other 501(c)(3) nonprofits are accomplishing their mission by partnering with The Nashville Sounds to raise funds for The Store.

adkins2021-03-22T15:00:00+00:00March 22nd, 2021|News|

John Schneider Releases “Born At A Truck Stop”

"With cleverly composed lyrics and a rocking band that showcases Schneider's deep-down home vocals" (Parade.com / Laura Whitmore), acclaimed actor and musician John Schneider's new single, "Born At A Truck Stop" is "big, loud, fun and freewheeling" (Parade.com). "Born At A Truck Stop" is the second release from Schneider's upcoming album Truck On, now available for pre-order and available April 2 through BFD/Audium Nashville and Maven Entertainment. The single and album will benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps over-the-road/regional semi-truck drivers and their families. Schneider is a guest on Jeannie Seely's show this Sunday on Willie's Roadhouse SiriusXM to chat with the Opry legend about "Born At A Truck Stop" and his upcoming album, Truck On.

adkins2021-03-30T07:11:09+00:00March 19th, 2021|John Schneider, News|

Wide Open Country Exclusively Premieres Olivia Ooms’ “Hideaway” Video

Rising songstress Olivia Ooms perfectly captures the angst and passion of the past year in the video for her latest single "Hideaway." Wide Open Country exclusively premiered the video writing, "Olivia Ooms finds hope in uncertainty in powerful 'Hideaway' video." The video will also debut on CMT.com next week.

adkins2021-03-30T07:10:45+00:00March 19th, 2021|News, Olivia Ooms|

“Get Lost” With Lucas Hoge’s New Single & Video

No. 1 Billboard charting artist and host of "Hoge Wild," Lucas Hoge releases "playful, mischievous" (Taste of Country / Billy Dukes) video for new single "Get Lost." Hoge's signature smooth vocal styling pairs perfectly with the energetic track's captivating melody, taking listeners cross county lines and straight into falling in love. Hoge will perform "Get Lost" on TBN's Huckabee Saturday March 20 at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can also tune in on Huckabee's Facebook and website. Hoge's segment is set to re-air this Sunday, March 21 at 9 p.m. ET on TBN.

adkins2021-03-30T07:10:35+00:00March 19th, 2021|Lucas Hoge, News|

Phil Vassar’s Songs from the Cellar Returns for Season 3 Tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET on Circle

Following a sensational second season including Dennis Quaid, Chingy, Kellie Pickler, Vince Gill and many more, Phil Vassar's Songs from the Cellar returns for a third season tonight at 9 p.m. ET on Circle with special guests Lonestar. Ahead of the premiere, fans can catch up on the first two seasons of the series with Vassar's new podcast, Phil Vassar's Songs from the Cellar on American Songwriter Podcast Network with weekly episodes that feature the captivating audio from conversations and performances of previous episodes.

adkins2021-03-30T07:10:26+00:00March 4th, 2021|News, Phil Vassar|

John Schneider Announces New Album ‘Truck On,’ Title Track and Video Available Now

From iconic car chases through Hazzard County as Bo Duke to traveling across the country as a touring musician, acclaimed actor and musician John Schneider has spent years on the road, and now with the title track to his new album, Schneider is saluting the American truck driver in "Truck On." The album is available for pre-order and will be released April 2 through BFD/Audium Nashville and Maven Entertainment. The single and album will benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps over-the-road/regional semi-truck drivers and their families.

adkins2021-03-30T07:10:14+00:00March 1st, 2021|John Schneider, News|