News Source: SESAC

SESAC celebrated its songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed country and Americana songs at the company’s annual Nashville Music Awards, Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.
Justin Ebach was named SESAC’s Songwriter of the Year  for the second time, taking home his first award in 2017. Ebach’s chart-topping hits from the past year include “Good Girl,” recorded by Dustin Lynch and “Here Tonight,” recorded by Brett Young. The longest running No. 1 Country Airplay song of 2019, “Beautiful Crazy,” co-written by Wyatt Durrette III, published by Rosest Music, and recorded by Luke Combs was named SESAC Song of the Year. Warner Chappell Music took home the Publisher of the Year  accolade during the event, after previously winning the award in 2017.

​Dustin Lynch was on hand to present Ebach with his award for Songwriter of the Year, and Song of the Year  and Publisher of the Year  awards were presented by SESAC executives Shannan Hatch and Sam Kling. Eric Church surprised his co-writer, Ray Wylie Hubbard, as he presented him with the award for his song “Desperate Man.”
The awards ceremony kicked off with a lot of energy as Blanco Brown performed his debut smash “The Git Up.” Jimmie Allen provided a moving rendition of his record-breaking debut single “Best Shot” on piano, alongside co-writer and fellow award winner Josh London. Ray Wylie Hubbard took the stage last to perform Eric Church’s “Desperate Man,” which he co-wrote with Church.
The festive event, hosted by Shannan Hatch, SESAC’s Vice President of Creative Services, honored top songwriters and publishers behind the year’s biggest hits in the genres of country and Americana. More than 500 songwriters, publishers, and industry professionals attended the awards celebration, sponsored in part by Sound Royalties, SunTrust, Sweetwater, Bose and Jostens.

ATLANTA, Georgia, December 7, 2019– Headkrack, a leading national media personality co-host of both the nationally syndicated, “Rickey Smiley Morning Show”,” Dish Nation” and new morning radio show launching January 6th 2020  has partnered with Atlanta Children’s Shelter to invite the community to help break the cycle of poverty for families facing homelessness this holiday season.  The 1st annual Headkrack’s “Ugly Xmas Sweater Birthday Bash” will be hosted on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 8p.m. to 2a.m. in Center Stage- Vinyl 1374 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta GA.  Tickets are available HERE

Headkrack’s “Ugly Xmas Sweater Birthday Bash” sponsored by Onet Lavi Entertainment LLC and RIdeas, LTD will benefit several families for the holidays.  Atlanta Children’s Shelter will receive donations, clothing, toys, and necessities from the event to stock their Holiday House Toy Drive an annual activity where homeless and formerly homeless families can come and shop ‘Free’. Founded in 1986, ACSATL provides free, quality day care, emotional support, an educational curriculum for homeless children, and focused social services for their families focusing on the long-term self-sufficiency of the family. They have cared for almost 8,000 children and provided services for more than 5,000 families since founded.
 
The event will be star studded and filled with live music from various past and present Hip-Hop.  Performances for the night include Big Gipp and Khujo from Goodie Mob.  A hip-hop group based in Atlanta, Georgia best known for their debut single “Cell Therapy”.  Black Rob an American Rapper formerly signed to Bad Boy best known for the 2000 single “Whoa!”.  High profile Atlanta DJ’s to include Jahlion Sound from the “Rickey Smiley Morning Show” and DJ Traci Steele from “Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta” as well as numerous surprise celebrities and a bunch of hilarious holiday games.  
 
​With so much to celebrate including his upcoming new syndicated morning radio show starting January 2020. 

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Come out to City Winery Atlanta and celebrate with
​Actress/Singer Crissy Collins for her Pre Birthday Bash!

Monday, Nov 18, 2019
Show Starts at 8PM

Black Music Honors is a televised event that pays tribute to legendary artists that have made significant contributions to African American music.  

During the 2019 Black Music Honors, Yolanda Adams was presented the Gospel Music Icon Award and received a beautiful musical tribute from Jekayln Carr, Kelly Price, and Le'Andria Johnson.   We had the pleasure of speaking with Yolanda Adams, during the red carpet event.

​​Jermaine Sain, shares his childhood memory of calling the radio station and requesting "My Liberty", recorded in 1982, by Southeast Inspirational Choir with Yolanda Adams on lead vocals.  

Wasn't that a powerful message?  We absolutely love her.........and if that wasn't enough!!!!!

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Central City Productions is pleased to return with the 4th Annual Black Music Honors acknowledging legendary artists who have made a significant contribution to African American music, such as Freddie Jackson, Xscape, Yolanda Adams, Arrested Development & Tamia.

Hosted by funnyman, Rickey Smiley and leading lady, LeToya Luckett, the Black Music Honors is set to air in broadcast syndication September 14 - October 20, 2019 and on Bounce TV October 20, 2019 at 12PM EST.

​The two-hour event will acknowledge these legendary African American artists who have made significant musical contributions to African American culture and American music worldwide. Performing live will be Jagged Edge, Jekalyn Carr, Tevin Campbell, Kelly Price, Naughty By Nature, Le'Andria Johnson, Tony Terry, Travis Greene, 702, Jade Novah, Dee-1, June's Diary, Mali Music, Mumu Fresh, Major, Keke Wyatt, Jessie Woo, Leon Timbo, Avery Wilson & more!

Jazz in the Alley is a free jazz concert series sponsored by the City of Norcross, Georgia. The series aims to showcase various jazz artists with diverse genre backgrounds.  The 2019 Jazz In The Alley concert series has been a blast.  Many dynamic artists have graced this year's stage in Norcross, Georgia.​

Closing out the 2019 Jazz In The Alley concert series is musical duo, Unknown Lyric.

Get Your Tickets for the Show:  
Front Premier  $35.00
Mezzanine  $32.00
​Premier  $28.00
Reserved  $25.00

​Partners in both music and life, Rhonda Ross and Rodney Kendrick tour the world, offering their dynamic, inspiring yet powerfully intimate and “not-to-be-missed” stage show.

Source:  CR8 Agency