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Partnership launches tailored digital discovery platform powered by Project Healthy Minds’ technology, as well as research and content initiatives to address unique mental health challenges facing the music community

Project Healthy Minds, a leading mental health nonprofit, and Music Health Alliance, the national leader in providing trusted advocacy and access to healthcare, health insurance, and mental health resources for the music community, announced today a strategic partnership to expand mental health access and support for music industry professionals nationwide.

This collaboration will focus on research-driven solutions, innovative programming, and sustainable pathways to care for the music community. The partnership’s initial phase includes launching a custom, co-branded digital platform powered by Project Healthy Minds’ technology, which will be integrated on the Music Health Alliance website to serve as an additional resource for music professionals seeking mental health support. The organizations will also collaborate on research and reporting to identify barriers to care, develop targeted interventions, and create scalable solutions that address the unique mental health challenges facing music industry professionals.

“Music professionals give so much of themselves to the world, often at great personal cost,” said Tatum Hauck Allsep, Founder & CEO, Music Health Alliance. “There are unique pressures being a touring artist or industry leader that make it so hard to ask for help. The first step in this groundbreaking partnership between Music Health Alliance and Project Healthy Minds is a solution ensuring that safe, confidential, and trusted mental health support is available quickly and easily to music industry professionals wherever and whenever there is a need.”

“The music industry faces mental health challenges at rates higher than the general public, yet traditional systems aren’t built for touring artists, studio musicians or crew members working irregular hours,” said Phil Schermer, Founder & CEO of Project Healthy Minds. “This partnership with Music Health Alliance is about getting access to mental health support for those who power the music we love.”

The platform will provide music industry professionals with a front door on the internet to mental health support, including:

The partnership also includes plans for collaborative research and reporting to better understand and address mental health challenges in the music industry, as well as potential future events and content initiatives.

Music Health Alliance’s mission is to Heal the Music by providing advocacy and access to healthcare and mental health resources that Protect, Direct, and Connect music professionals with medical and financial solutions.  Thanks to the direct efforts of MHA, over 32,000 members of the music community across the country have gained access to lifesaving transplants, medicine, health insurance, mental health resources, emergent dental care and end of life care, saving over $145 million in healthcare costs. MHA’s services are available at no cost to those who have made a living in the music industry for three or more years. Spouses, partners, and children of qualifying individuals may also receive access to the non-profit’s services from birth to end of life. For more information please visit MHA’s website or contact MHA directly at 615-200-6896 or email info@musichealthalliance.com.

On Wednesday night (June 4), Billboard’s annual Country Power Players event, presented by Bud Light and held at Luke Combs‘s Category 10 venue in downtown Nashville, honored several of country music’s top artists and executives.

The Country Power Players event also served as a call to action to aid those in the music community–whether artist, songwriter, musician, touring member, executive or other creative—who are struggling with mental health.

Country duo Brothers Osborne honored Music Health Alliance founder Tatum Allsep with the impact award, for her vision and leadership in launching and spearheading the organization with the mission of providing access to healthcare and mental health resources in order to help music professionals connect with medical and financial solutions.

In presenting Allsep with the impact award, Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne said, “Music Health Alliance’s services are available for free to anyone who has made a living in the music industry for three or more years and services are available to their spouses, partners and children as well. Most recently, MHA once again partnered with our label’s parent, Universal Music Group, in launching the music industry’s mental health fund. The fund provides a wide range of mental health services including personalized recommendations for mental health counselors and psychiatrists, including grants to help offset the costs to anyone in the music industry. That is huge by the way. We all could use that.”

Brothers Osborne also announced they were making a $10,000 donation to Music Health Alliance to help aid the organization’s work, in honor of Allsep, whom TJ called “Nashville’s own Mother Teresa.”

In taking the stage, Allsep thanked Brothers Osborne, saying, “Thank you for commitment to the music mind and thanks for being my friends since day one.”

Allsep recalled having the idea to launch Music Health Alliance 15 years ago, to help those in the music community to get the resources they need. “It is an honor to stand here with the people who shape the sound of our culture, and for the impact of this little engine that could, MHA, to be recognized is so meaningful. To all of you who have walked with us over the years… you’ve kept this mission alive and enabled us to grow from one person on the coffee shop tour in Nashville, to a team of 15 who’ve served 32,000 music people and helped save over $145 million. That’s not monopoly money, y’all. That’s real money.”

Allsep also thanked those on the Music Health Alliance team, saying, “You put boxing gloves on every day and you get in that ring, and you hear the impossible stories, you fight the broken systems, you wrestle and cut the red tape and still you approach every single music person who calls so openly, with open arms and [with] the most powerful medicine that exists on this planet and that’s hope. You are the reason that our mission has an impact.”

She thanked UMG, Brothers Osborne, Dierks Bentley, Marcus King, Sully Erna from Godsmack and others who have stepped up with funding and support, which has helped the organization provide more than 8,000 therapy sessions to help those in need.

“The music mind is filled with so much uninvited noise,” Allsep said. “It’s the noise of pressure, of income instability, of isolation. It is costing our industry big time. Look around. Everybody knows somebody that this has affected. It is costing us creatively, humanly, corporately.”

Allsep noted that in the last few months, Music Health Alliance has seen a 250% increase in requests for mental health support. “That’s not a statistic–that’s a screaming flare. It is an SOS call and we have got to do better,” Allsep said.

“I’m so serious when I say that MHA is equipped with the tools and the knowledge and the partners to help every artist, every songwriter, every crew member, everybody in our industry have access to the mental health that they deserve, but not just in a crisis. We’ve got a have a plan for the long haul. We know music heals. But even the healers need healing. To every label, every publisher, every platform, every artist, everybody who makes a living in this industry. Don’t just admire the mission and impact. Feel it. Fuel it. Fund it.”

She added, “We so desperately need you to stand with us, to nurture the noise. And then, we can truly heal the music.”

Others honored during the evening were Riley Green (honored with the groundbreaker award), Ella Langley (rising star award), BigXThaPlug (innovator award), Little Big Town (the inaugural Ben Vaughn song champion award) and Goldenvoice/AEG’s Stacy Vee (executive of the year).

Billboard continues highlighting the music of more artists this week, as Billboard Country Live launches on June 5, with two days of performances from a range of artists including Jake Worthington, Reyna Roberts, Max McNown, Graham Barham, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drew Baldridge, Alexandra Kay and Cooper Alan.

Read on Billboard.com.

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music-based entertainment company, and Music Health Alliance (MHA), a non-profit organization that provides advocacy and access to healthcare, health insurance and mental health resources for the music community, announced today that they have expanded their relationship to launch the Music Industry Mental Health Fund to provide comprehensive, high-quality outpatient mental health resources for music industry professionals nationwide.

The partnership, which builds upon the four-year-old healthcare access program between UMG and MHA, will provide a wide range of mental health services, such as: individualized recommendations for appropriate mental health counselors and psychiatrists based on patients’ needs; grants to help offset costs; and, if required, funding resource recommendations to ensure continuity of care through additional financial and mental health support. Clients from UMG and beyond will have access to MHA’s team of advocates and initial inquiries will receive a response within 24 hours.

The Music Industry Mental Health Fund was created by UMG and MHA but was established to assist all members of the music industry. Services will be open to current and former music professionals.

UMG’s Chief Impact Officer Susan Mazo said, “We have been working on ways to establish a streamlined pathway for mental health access, funding, and care planning. Growing and continuing our partnership with Tatum and the Music Health Alliance was the most natural way to ensure continuous and effective mental health support for anyone working in our industry.”

Music Health Alliance Founder/CEO Tatum Hauck Allsep said, “Music Health Alliance possesses the comprehensive resources necessary to address the full spectrum of mental health needs for music industry professionals. This includes financial assistance, a continuum of care for both mental and physical health, and wraparound services such as psychiatric support, facilitation of intensive outpatient and inpatient programs, and data collection. MHA’s holistic approach ensures a long-term commitment to the health, well-being, and sustainability of the music industry workforce.”

In addition to the expanded services, MHA offers a full spectrum of mental health and healthcare advocacy services, including:

-Dental Care Resources (via the Richard M. Bates SMILE Fund)

-Group Health Services

-Healthcare Advocacy & Confidential Guidance

-Individual/Family Health Insurance

-Mental Health Resources (via the MHA Mental Health Fund)

-Senior Care Support (including Medicare; via the Price Legacy Fund)

-Vision Care Resources

The mental health program builds upon a successful, four-year healthcare collaboration between the two companies. That program, which provides a Music Health Alliance healthcare concierge to clients, has already served nearly 1,000 clients and saved them more than $12.5 million in healthcare costs.

Music Health Alliance has compiled this list from the multiple resources posted and shared to assist music industry professionals impacted by the 2025 California Fires.

To follow are the categories included in this curated list of resources:

• HEALTHCARE ACCESS
• PRESCRIPTION RESOURCES
• DOCTOR ACCESS
• MENTAL HEALTH
• EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
• TEMPORARY SHELTER
• FOOD
• STORAGE
• TRANSPORTATION
• ADDITIONAL SERVICES

HEALTHCARE ACCESS

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Health Insurance Plans of LA & Ventura County residents impacted by the fires are now required to cover all continuation and/or  medically necessary health care services, including prescription drugs according to the CA EMERGENCY MANDATE FOR  HEALTH INSUANCE PLANS. Health plan members should first contact their health plan for assistance and can find the plan’s member services contact information on the DMHC website, or on their health plan member card. If a member has problems obtaining services or assistance from their health plan, they can contact the DMHC Help Center at ww.DMHC.ca.gov or 1-888-466-2219 for further assistance.

 Prescriptions

• Free Emergency Refills – GoodRX (app) provides free Emergency Refills provided through a telehealth appointment.  During the telehealth appointment, a licensed medical professional can refill existing medications and send them to a local pharmacy of the patient’s choice for pick-up.
• Accessing Emergency Refills – Most insurance companies allow for emergency refills or a one-time override if you are early on your refill.
• Switching Pharmacies – If the fires have caused your local pharmacy to delay operations, or you’ve evacuated, you can transfer your prescription(s) to another pharmacy.
• The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program – helps people in a federally identified disaster area who do not have health insurance get the prescription drugs, vaccinations, medical supplies, and equipment that they need.

Doctors

• Tele-Doc – Individuals displaced by fires or those who are unable to access traditional medical care can consult licensed health care professionals for non-emergency illnesses by calling 855-225-5032. Services include treatment for conditions such as respiratory infections, allergies, sinus problems and cold or flu symptoms, company officials said. Additionally, Teladoc Health is providing assistance with prescription refills for non-narcotic medications.

Mental Health

• Music Health Alliance Mental Health Fund – MHA’s Mental Health Program provides complete and comprehensive, high-quality outpatient mental health resources, funding and follow-up to qualified music industry professionals.
• Backline – Backline connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health counselors and a list of financial resources to assist with the cost of counseling.
• Disaster Distress Helpline – This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text: 1-800-985-5990.
• California HOPE Crisis Counseling Program – Offers free mental health support for individuals affected by wildfires.  1-833-317-4673.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness – NAMI’s Warm Line: (310) 889-7200

EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• MusiCares – MusiCares is providing short-term disaster relief to qualifying music industry professionals, including $1,500 in financial assistance to music professionals impacted. MusiCares is also able to provide additional support for individuals with considerable impact, including damage to their homes, medical issues, damaged music equipment or longer-term relocation needs. If you would like to request support from MusiCares, please reach out to musicaresrelief@musicares.org or call 800.687.4227
• Sweet Relief – Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is here to provide immediate financial assistance to music industry professionals impacted by natural disasters.
• Entertainment Community Fund – The Entertainment Community Fund has opened applications for financial relief for all performing arts and entertainment professionals.
• We Are Moving The Needle – We Are Moving The Needle’s is launching a new MicroGrants fund to support audio professionals affected by the Greater Los Angeles wildfires.
• Federal Disaster Assistance – Available relief programs for the L.A. fires for residents and homeowners include temporary displacement assistance covering hotel costs for up to two weeks, up to $770 for essential personal items, direct grants for critical needs including medical bills and car repairs.  For information click link above or call 800-621-FEMA (3362). 

TEMPORARY SHELTER

• AirBNB Temporary Housing – org is providing free, temporary housing for people who have been displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires.
• LA Area Hotel Discounts – Variety Magazine put together a list dozens of hotels in San Diego, Santa Barbara and more who are offering discounted rates for families, pets and those displaced by the LA fires.
• Santa Monica Hotel Discounts – Discounted rates are available to first responders and area residents who have been evacuated due to the Palisades Fire.
• Red Cross Shelters – The Red Cross will provide emergency shelter and a warm meal.
• Additional LA Shelter Lists HERE & HERE

FOOD

• LA Regional Food Bank – Prwoviding food distribution at multiple locations.
• World Central Kitchen – Distributing free hot meals to the public at multiple locations.
• MusiCares – Providing $500 food gift cards to qualifying music industry professionals. If you would like to request support from MusiCares, please reach out to musicaresrelief@musicares.org or call 800.687.4227
• Restaurants – Local restaurants providing FREE or Discounted Food List HERE

STORAGE

• Music Gear Storage – Seahorse Sound is offering free gear storage for musicians affected by the fires.
• Vehicles, Belongings & Music Gear Storage – Caveman Vintage is offering storage for belongings or vehicles in Lincoln Heights.

TRANSPORTATION

• Uber – Evacuees can redeem a free Uber ride up to $40 by applying the promo code “WILDFIRE25” in the Wallet section of their Uber app before requesting a ride to a designated shelter location.
• Lyft – Evacuated residents who need a ride to a shelter can use the code “CAFIRERELIEF25” for a free Lyft ride worth up to $25. Each user can use the code for two rides maximum.
• Public Transportation – A. Metro – As of January 9, 2025, all fare collection has been temporarily suspended systemwide.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

• AT&T – is offering people in fire-damaged areas unlimited data, talk, and text through Feb. 6.
  Verizon – is waiving call, text, and data charges for customers in wildfire areas as well, and they’re offering free Wi-Fi and charging stations at designated shelters.
  T-Mobile – is offering unlimited talk, text, and data for customers in the cities of Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, Palisades, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre who do not have it as part of their service plan now through Jan. 15.
• Showers & Wi-Fi – Planet Fitness is providing people free access to locker rooms, showers, Hydromassage loungers, electrical outlets and Wi-Fi. The offer is valid until Jan. 15
• Mutual Aid LA List – Extensive list of shelters, food, information access points, pet/animal resources updated in real time.

**List sourced by Music Health Alliance to assist music industry professionals directly impacted by the 2025 CA Fires. All links and information have been vetted to the best of our ability.**

Nashville, TN – (October 31, 2024) – Music Health Alliance (MHA) is teaming up with Julien’s Auctions for the fifth consecutive year to unveil its “Lyrics For A Cause” lineup, featuring an incredible collection of handwritten and signed lyrics from some of music’s most influential artists and songwriters. Headlining the auction are 50 one-of-a-kind items from some of the biggest music acts and songwriters of all time. Bid now at JuliensAuctions.com.

Exceptional highlights include:

• Peter Frampton – “Do You Feel Like I Do” lyrics and autographed on Les Paul 50’s Top Translucent Black
• Morgan Wallen – “Last Night” and “You Proof” lyrics handwritten by Ashley Gorley and signed by Wallen and Gorley
• Billie Eilish – “Chihiro” lyrics and autographed on vinyl record
• Slash and Myles Kennedy – “Anastasia” lyrics handwritten by Myles Kennedy sold as a set with a Les Paul Standard Goldtop featuring an illustration and autograph from Slash
• Sixpence None The Richer – “Kiss Me” lyrics signed by Leigh Nash and Matt Slocum along with a vinyl of their newest album
• Vince Gill – “Go Rest High On That Mountain” lyrics and autographed on Gibson Hummingbird Rosewood
• Sam Hunt – “Body Like A Back Road” handwritten, autographed lyrics
• Selena Gomez – “Who Says” handwritten, autographed lyrics
• Deanna Carter – “Strawberry Wine” lyrics handwritten by Matraca Berg and signed by Carter and Berg
• Diamond Rio – “One More Day” lyrics handwritten by Bobby Tomberlin and signed by band members Marty Roe and Jimmy Olander
• Pablo Cruise – “Love Will Find A Way” lyrics handwritten by lead singer David Jenkins, Pablo Cruise
• 3 Doors Down – “Away From The Sun” lyrics handwritten and autographed lyrics by Brad Arnold
• Los Lonely Boys – “Heaven” handwritten, autographed lyrics on a tour poster paired with the band’s latest CD
• Warren Haynes – “Soulshine,” made famous by The Allman Brothers, lyrics and  autographed on a custom Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard 60s Figured Top
• Indigo Girls – “Closer To Fine” and “Kid Fears” autographed lyrics
• Stephen Sanchez – “Until I Found You” handwritten, autographed lyrics with illustrated drawing from Stephen

MHA’s “Lyrics For A Cause” will be part of Julien’s “Played, Worn & Torn II” auction, taking place Thursday, November 21^st live at The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum at The Historic Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN and online at juliensauctions.com.

Bidding on MHA’s “Lyrics For A Cause” auction helps to ensure continuation of the non-profit’s year-round, FREE healthcare advocacy and resources during chronic and crisis health situations. With more than 25,000 members of the nationwide music community served over 10 years, MHA’s advocacy work has saved more than $130M in healthcare costs and provided critical life-saving resources for medical procedures, mental health care, senior care support, diagnostic tests, prescriptions, as well as helped countless families avoid bankruptcy due to mounting medical debt. MHA also serves as a second responder in times of crisis, including Route 91, the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, assisting with the long-term needs of those in our industry, including accessing mental health resources, negotiating medical bills, finding healthcare, and navigating the multitude of health issues that arise from catastrophe.

Entirely funded through grants and individual and corporate donations, financial support from the music community is critical to continue MHA’s FREE programs and services. Every $1 donated equals $30 in life-saving healthcare and mental health care resources to help #HealTheMusic. If you are interested in supporting MHA, visit HealTheMusic.comto learn more.

Registering to Bid
Registration is required to bid in this auction and can be done in person on the day of the auction, or online before the sale at the Julien’s Auctions.
For inquiries, please email info@juliensauctions.com or call 310-836-1818.

Placing Bids
There are four ways to bid in Live Auctions:

1. Bid with Julien’s Auctions online.
2. Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative.
3. Bid in person in the room at our auction events.
4. Bid in advance by absentee bid. Absentee bid forms are available by calling 310-836-1818

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Cindy Hunt, Monarch Publicity, cindy.hunt@monarchpublicity.com  
Joseph Conner, Essential Broadcast Media, joseph@ebmediapr.com

For Immediate Release
April 29, 2024

ASHLEY MCBRYDE, VINCE GILL, NATALIE HEMBY, AND AARON RAITIERE RAISE OVER $100,000 TO BENEFIT MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE

• MHA has provided free healthcare advocacy and support to 25k music industry professionals across the US, saving over $127M in healthcare costs in the last decade.
• MHA supports healthcare needs ranging from assistance with medical bills to physical and mental health guidance, searching for financial grants to aid in recovery from serious health issues, affordable health insurance, answers to Medicare questions and more.
• Ashley McBryde, Vince Gill, Natalie Hemby and Aaron Raitiere headlined the 3rd annual Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda event, raising over $100k for MHA to continue to #HealTheMusic.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Music Health Alliance (MHA) hosted its third annual Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda fundraising event last week at Nashville’s historic Cannery Hall. The intimate evening of songs and stories was headlined by award-winning artists and songwriters, Ashley McBryde, Vince Gill, Natalie Hemby, and Aaron Raitiere. Hosted by Ashley Eicher, the sold-out event raised over $100,000 to support the Nashville-based nonprofit’s free healthcare programs and life-saving advocacy services that benefit the music industry nationwide.

“What a fun and emotional night of music as Ashley, Vince, Natalie and Aaron shared never-before heard songs alongside some of their biggest hits,” said Tatum Allsep, Founder & CEO, Music Health Alliance. “We could not be more grateful to these amazing artists for donating their talents as well as everyone who attended to support Music Health Alliance and our decade long commitment to Heal The Music.”

MHA’s powerhouse team of 14 advocates works tirelessly to support music industry professionals with the entire spectrum of their healthcare needs, ranging from assistance with medical bills to physical and mental health guidance, including finding doctors or prescription medicine, searching for financial grants to aid in recovery from serious health issues, affordable health insurance, or answers to Medicare questions.

Since its inception in 2013, MHA has provided advocacy and support, available at no cost, to nearly 25,000 music industry professionals, saving clients and their families over $127M in healthcare costs. Events like Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda, grants, and individual and corporate donations are critical to continue MHA’s advocacy and free services. Eighty-six percent of all dollars donated go directly to MHA’s programs and services. Every $1 donation equals $30 in life-saving healthcare resources to help #HealTheMusic.

ABOUT MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE
Music Health Alliance’s mission is to #HealTheMusic by providing access to healthcare by removing barriers, finding solutions, and restoring health and hope for music industry professionals nationwide. It fights so those in the community never have to feel alone in a health crisis and remove obstacles so patients can receive critical, life-saving care. MHA’s resources are available at no cost to any person who has worked in the music industry for three or more years. Spouses, life partners, and children of qualifying individuals may also benefit. If you would like to support our mission, learn five ways you can help at HealTheMusic.com.

Download event photos, credit Angela Talley.
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Cindy Hunt / Monarch Publicity / cindy.hunt@monarchpublicity.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn., — Music Health Alliance (MHA) announces the lineup for its third annual Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda fundraiser event to benefit the Nashville-based nonprofit as it continues its life-saving advocacy and assistance for the music community nationwide. Iconic artists and songwriters Ashley McBryde, Vince Gill, Natalie Hemby, and Aaron Raitiere are set to join forces in an impressive evening of stories and songs at 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 23 at the esteemed Cannery Hall. Learn more about table sponsorships or email Laura Crowell to reserve your table today.

Grammy-winning songwriter and MHA board member Liz Rose conceptualized Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda as a compelling spin on the traditional writers round where guests get to experience never-heard-before songs and the ones that got away — the “coulda, shoulda, woulda” songs — from some of today’s biggest hitmakers.

“We have a few tables left for ‘Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda,’ and I promise you will not want to have FOMO when you hear about this incredible night of music,” shared Music Health Alliance Founder and CEO, Tatum Allsep. “We’re honored to have the brilliant and talented Ashley McBryde, Vince Gill, Natalie Hemby, and Aaron Raitiere, as well as the generous support of our sponsors and table hosts. Together, we will ensure that no one in the music industry will have to face the agonizing decision between putting food on the table and affording life-saving medication. This night makes a difference in the lives of those who make the music we love!”

Since its inception in 2013, MHA has provided advocacy and support, available at no cost, to nearly 25,000 music industry professionals, saving clients and their families over $127M in healthcare costs. Events like Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda, grants, and individual and corporate donations are critical to continue MHA’s advocacy and free services. Eighty-six percent of all dollars donated go directly to MHA’s programs and services. Every $1 donation equals $30 in life-saving healthcare resources to help #HealTheMusic.

MHA’s powerhouse team of 13 works tirelessly to assist music industry professionals with the entire spectrum of their healthcare needs, ranging from assistance with medical bills to physical and mental health guidance, including finding doctors or prescription medicine, searching for financial grants to aid in recovery from serious health issues, affordable health insurance, or answers to Medicare questions.

ABOUT MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE

Music Health Alliance’s mission is to #HealTheMusic by providing access to healthcare by removing barriers, finding solutions, and restoring health and hope for music industry professionals nationwide. It fights so those in the community never have to feel alone in a health crisis and remove obstacles so patients can receive critical, life-saving care. MHA’s resources are available at no cost to any person who has worked in the music industry for three or more years. Spouses, life partners, and children of qualifying individuals may also benefit. If you would like to support our mission, learn five ways you can help at HealTheMusic.com.

Learn more about Coulda Shoulda, Woulda or purchase a table sponsorship by emailing Laura Crowell.

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Jill Presley / Music Health Alliance / jill@musichealthalliance.com

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Cindy Hunt / Monarch Publicity / cindy.hunt@monarchpublicity.com

ABOUT ASHLEY MCBRYDE

GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner, Ashley McBryde, cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars — and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut, Girl Going Nowhere, (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post, and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Her follow-up, Never Will, was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs, and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. She was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development, and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States.

McBryde’s collaborative project, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere, and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. The project earned McBryde her second consecutive nomination for CMA Album of the Year, along with Music Video of the Year for “Light On In The Kitchen” from her latest critically acclaimed album, The Devil I Know.

McBryde is currently on her headlining The Devil I Know Tour, presented by Ariat, and kicked off 2024 with a sold-out run of shows in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Northern Ireland before returning to North America for the second leg through the summer. For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

ABOUT VINCE GILL

One of the most popular artists in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing, and warm, soaring tenor ­— all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit. Gill achieved his big breakthrough in 1990 with “When I Call Your Name,” which won both the Country Music Association’s (CMA) Single and Song of the Year awards, as well as a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. In total, Gill has won 18 CMA Awards, 22 Grammy Awards, and 8 Academy of Country Music Awards.

In 1991, Gill was invited to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry, and in 2007 was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2012, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A gifted songwriter, Gill’s compositions earned him entry into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. He was awarded the prestigious BMI Icon award in 2014. Throughout his career he has released 21 albums, sold over 30M albums, and charted 45 singles. In 2022, Gill was inducted into the Musician’s Hall of Fame.

Always considering himself a musician above all else, Gill has over the years been a part of some iconic bands including Pure Prairie League, The Notorious Cherry Bombs, and The Time Jumpers. In 2017, Gill was asked to join the Eagles on the road and continues to be a part of the historic band’s tour.

ABOUT NATALIE HEMBY

Whether it’s an ingenious turn of phrase or a heart bustin’ through-your-chest chorus, Natalie Hemby infuses her remarkable songwriting with honesty so earthy and pure it resonates long after the first listen. “You know when you hear a song, and it takes you back to a memory?” she asks. “That’s what I want. I want to give people moments to remember.”

Since signing her first publishing deal at 19, the supremely talented and prolific Nashville native has become one of country music’s most successful and sought-after songwriters amassing eight #1 Country singles including Lady A’s “Downtown,” Justin Moore’s “You Look Like I Need A Drink,” Jon Pardi’s “Heartache Medication,” Little Big Town’s “Pontoon,” and “Tornado,” and Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar,” “Automatic,” and “Bluebird.” Her songs have also been recorded by the likes of Kacey Musgraves, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Maren Morris, Sheryl Crow, Dierks Bentley, Eli Young Band, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Isaak, Blake Shelton, and Lee Ann Womack, among many others.

In 2019, together with Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires, Natalie joined The Highwomen. Their self-titled debut album, widely hailed as one of the year’s best, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Country chart and won Americana Music Honors & Awards for Album of the Year, Duo/Group of the Year, and Song of the Year for their single “Crowded Table,” which is also one of two Country Song of the Year GRAMMY® nominations she received this year (the other is for Lambert’s aforementioned “Bluebird.”) In 2020, Natalie won her first GRAMMY® Award, Best Song Written for Visual Media for Lady Gaga’s “I’ll Never Love Again,” from A Star Is Born.

Now she’s set to take centerstage once again with Pins and Needles, a brilliant 11-track collection that captures the full-range of her musical gifts. Pins and Needles, her 2nd solo album (following 2017’s warmly received Puxico), was produced and mixed by her husband Mike Wrucke (Miranda Lambert, Pistol Annies) and features songs she co-wrote with Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Jeff Trott, and Rose Cousins among others. The album also includes musical contributions from renowned keyboardist Chuck Leavell and pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz.

Inspired by Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, and the early ’90s rock and roots she came up on, Pins and Needles is replete with ear-worm anthems (“Heroes”), heart-rending ballads, (“Radio Silence” and “Heart Condition”), acid-tongued, sharp-witted swagger, (“Hardest Part About Business”) and deep-grooved rockers (“New Madrid,” and “It Takes One To Know One.”)

Over the course of her spectacular career, Natalie Hemby has quietly become one of Nashville’s MVP’s, a driving force among the city’s songwriting and artist community. With Pins and Needles, she’s poised for even greater recognition, and a well-earned place in the spotlight.

ABOUT AARON RAITIERE

Aaron Raitiere is a songwriter, singer, performer, storyteller, and visual artist from Danville, Kentucky. He’s recently been on the road opening for Anderson East, The Steel Woods, Midland, Paul Cauthen, Miranda Lambert, Brent Cobb, Hayes Carll, Ashley Monroe, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Willie Nelson and Family.

Raitiere won a Grammy in 2019 for co-writing “I’ll Never Love Again” with Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsay, and Natalie Hemby for A Star Is Born. He’s also placed cuts with Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Lori McKenna, the Oak Ridge Boys, Lone Bellow, Randy Rogers Band, Chris Shiflett, Midland, Brent Cobb, Shooter Jennings, and more.

Raitiere’s debut album, Single Wide Dreamer, was released in 2022. Anderson East and Miranda Lambert, who co-produced the album, appear alongside Nashville musicians Dave Cobb, Natalie Hemby, and Ashley Monroe, as well as Robert Randolph, Foy Vance, and Bob Weir.

With a laid-back, speak-singing delivery, Single Wide Dreamer immediately conveys Raitiere’s contentment in living a low-key life. And although every song on the album could be considered a love song in its own way, what really ties them together is his observant writing, which is sometimes reflective, sometimes irreverent, but always inspired by his own experiences.

An avid reader, Raitiere names Edward Abbey, John McPhee, and Delia Owens as among his favorite authors, while musically he cites artists ranging from Raffi to Dave Van Ronk to Too $hort. Among his greatest influences is Shel Silverstein, a master of wordplay and storytelling. A talented painter and illustrator himself, Raitiere often posts his original sketches to Instagram and recently had his first art exhibit at LabCanna in Nashville, Tennessee.

It’s time to meet the Women of Influence winners for 2024! The women on this list are leading top companies and nonprofits, supporting their communities and inspiring those coming behind them. They are trailblazers, entrepreneurs, top executives and leaders of nonprofits.

To choose our honorees, we accepted nominations from the public. Nominees filled out questionnaires, which were then reviewed by an independent panel of judges, made of former Women of Influence winners. We’re excited to recognize 40 businesswomen in nine categories.

MEET THE WINNERS

Sourced from the Nashville Business Journal.

Nashville, Tenn. – (October 23, 2023) – Julien’s Auctions announced Music Health Alliance’s “Lyrics for a Cause” benefit auction in collaboration with Julien’s 20th anniversary week-long celebration in Music City. The online auction opens today — Monday, October 23, and will be held live — for the first time — on Tuesday, November 14, at 6:00pm CST at Hard Rock® Cafe Nashville and online at Julien’s Live Auctions. Proceeds will benefit Music Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization that provides free healthcare advocacy and support, and access to critical life-saving health and financial resources for the music industry.

In its fourth consecutive year, Julien’s Auctions has partnered with Music Health Alliance in offering a rare collection of handwritten lyrics from some of the most legendary singers and songwriters from the 20th and 21st centuries. Spanning in genres from country, pop, rock, gospel/CCM, americana, hip-hop/rap and alternative rock, they generously offered to handwrite and sign the lyrics of some of their greatest hits and music’s most enduring classics to aid and support underserved members of the music community in times of need.

In celebration of its 20th anniversary as the industry leading music memorabilia auction house and its collaboration with Music Health Alliance, Julien’s will present the auction live for the first time in Nashville and display the lyrics — written on mediums from paper to guitars — at Hard Rock® Cafe Nashville from November 6-14. Exclusive highlights include lyrics inscribed and signed by artists on guitars donated by Gibson–the iconic American-made instrument brand’s charitable arm Gibson Gives, whose mission is to support nonprofit organizations that advance musicians, youth-focused education, music, and wellness initiatives.

Highlighted handwritten song lyrics signed by the songwriter and/or recording artist (estimated value of $600-$2,000 unless otherwise indicated) include:

• Brenda Lee, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” on Brenda Lee’s two silver-tone California Magdesians short wedge shoes featuring the award-winning vocalist’s handwritten scribe that reads, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” and on the right shoe “Love, Brenda Lee”
• Brothers Osborne, “Younger Me”
• David Foster handwritten bars and lyrics, signed, “The Prayer” (recorded by Celine Dion/Andrea Bocelli)
• Tina Parol, signed “The Gift” (recorded by Celine Dion) with CD of the soundtrack of the film, “Love Again”, which features the song and includes a handwritten inscription that reads “Love is The Gift!”
• Chris Stapleton signed, “Tennessee Whiskey” handwritten by Dean Dillon
• Cole Swindell, “She Had Me at Head’s Carolina” (co-written with Thomas Rhett) and handwritten lyrics on a Lone Star cowboy hat signed by Cole Swindell and Ashley Gorley and branded with initials AG received at the ACM’s After Party after winning Song Of The Year
• Toby Mac/Mark Heimermann, “Jesus Freak” (recorded by DC Talk, handwritten and signed by Toby Mac)
• Eric Church handwritten and signed, “Springsteen”
• Garth Brooks, “If Tomorrow Never Comes”, handwritten by co-writer Kent Blazy in graphite and color pencils. Other song lyrics offered by the #1 selling solo artist in US music history, selling more than $157M in album sales and the first-ever, seven-time recipient of CMA’s Entertainer of the Year award include “The Dance” handwritten and signed by co-writer Tony Arata, and “Unanswered Prayers”, handwritten by co-writer Pat Alger accompanied by an original black-and-white photo of Brooks and his fellow creators commemorating the song and record at ASCAP’s #1 party, dated February 1991. All three sets of lyrics will be personally signed by Brooks to the winning bidders
• GAYLE signed “abdcefu”, co-written with Sara Davis/David Pittenger and handwritten and signed by Sara Davis
• Jim Rushing handwritten, “Nothing Sure Looked Good on You” (recorded and signed by Gene Watson)
• Dickey Lee, “She Thinks I Still Care” (recorded by George Jones)
• George Strait, “I Can Still Make Cheyenne” (co-written with and signed by Strait and Erv Woolsey)
• George Strait, “Troubadour” (co-written and signed by Monty Holmes and Leslie Satcher)
• Hardy/Lainey Wilson, “Wait in the Truck”, (handwritten on a Gibson G-45 acoustic guitar in natural finish, signed by Hardy, Wilson, and co-writer Hunter Phelps; guitar donated by Gibson’s charitable arm, Gibson Gives)
• Hozier, “Take Me to Church”, (signed on a signature Hozier branded canvas tote bag depicting a black paint-printed illustration of a single flower standing in a pot with the message, “to share the space with simple living things”)
• Jason Aldean signed “She’s Country” (co-written with Danny Myrick/Bridgette Tatum and signed by Danny Myrick)
• Jelly Roll, “Son of a Sinner” (handwritten and signed on an Epiphone Songmaker DR-100 acoustic guitar in Vintage Sunburst finish; donated by Gibson’s charitable arm, Gibson Gives)
• Joe Bonamassa, “Dust Bowl” (handwritten lyrics along with signed Gibson Les Paul Custom electric guitar in Black Gloss finish housed in an original Gibson hard-shell case; donated by Gibson’s charitable arm, Gibson Gives)
• John Michael Montgomery, “I Can Love You Like That”, (handwritten by Jennifer Kimball/band and signed by co-writers Maribeth Derry/Steve Diamond/Jennifer Kimball)
• Jon Pardi, “Heartache on the Dance Floor”, (handwritten by Brice Long)
• Keith Urban, “Blue Ain’t Your Color” (on a Gibson Les Paul Custom electric guitar in Black Gloss finish, housed in an original Gibson hard-shell case; donated by Gibson’s charitable arm, Gibson Gives)
• Kelsea Ballerini, “Half of my Hometown” (recorded with Kenny Chesney and co-written with Ross Copperman/Nicolle Galyon/Shane McAnally/Jimmy Robbins; lyrics handwritten by Kelsea Ballerini and signed by Kenny Chesney on an Epiphone Hummingbird Studio acoustic guitar in faded Cherry Gloss finish; donated by Gibson’s charitable arm, Gibson Gives)
• Lainey Wilson, handwritten and signed “Heart Like a Truck”
• Luke Bryan signed “Play It Again” (handwritten by award winning songwriter Ashley Gorley and Dallas Davidson)
• Mandisa handwritten and signed “Stronger”
• Maren Morris signed, “I Could Use a Love Song” (co-written with Jimmy Robbins/Laura Veltz and handwritten by Laura Veltz)
• Mark Chesnutt, “Blame It On Texas” (written by Mark Wright/Ronnie Rogers and signed by Mark Chesnutt/Mark Wright)
• Mark Chesnutt, “Your Love is a Miracle” (co-written by Bill Kenner/Mark Wright)
• Martina McBride, “Blessed” (handwritten by Troy Verges/Hillary Lindsey)
• Melissa Etheridge, “I’m the Only One” (handwritten and signed on an Epiphone Hummingbird Guitar in a faded Cherry Gloss finish)
• Otis Redding, “Sittin’ on The Dock of the Bay” (handwritten by co-writer Steve Cropper and accompanied with Cropper’s hand-painted watercolor illustration of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge as visual elements highlighting the Bay Area)
• Burton Collins/Karen Taylor-Good, “How Can I Help You Say Goodbye” (recorded by Patty Loveless and signed by Loveless/Collins/Taylor-Good)
• Rick Springfield, “Jessie’s Girl” (on a Fender Squier SA-105 acoustic guitar)
• Roger Cook, “l’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” (co-written with Roger Greenaway/Bill Backer)
• Russell Dickerson, “Yours” (on a Gibson 1960s Style J-45 acoustic guitar, housed in an original Gibson hard-shell case with an included Gibson accessory kit)
• Sara Evans, “Born to Fly” (on an Epiphone Hummingbird Studio acoustic guitar in faded Cherry Gloss finish)
• The Band Perry, “If I Die Young” (2010) and “If I Die Young Pt. 2” (2023) (handwritten and signed by Kimberly Perry)
• Two of The Eagles’ great original recorded hits written by legends JD Souther, Glenn Frey, and Don Henley, “Best of My Love” (handwritten/signed by JD Souther) and #1 hit, “New Kid in Town” (handwritten/signed by JD Souther)
• The Love Junkies, “Girl Crush” (on a Gibson J-45 Standard acoustic guitar, housed in an original Gibson hard-shell case)
• Wood Newton/Dan Tyler/Adele Tyler, “Bobbie Sue” (recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys and handwritten/signed by Wood Newton with the band’s signatures, Duane Allen/Richard Sterban/Joe Bonsall/William Lee Golden)
• Thomas Rhett, “Die A Happy Man”
• Tim McGraw, “Humble and Kind” (handwritten/signed by co-writer Lori McKenna)

“Julien’s Auctions is honored and privileged to partner again with Music Health Alliance on our annual benefit relief initiative”, said Martin Nolan, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Julien’s Auction. “For 20 years, Julien’s has included philanthropy in our auctions to give back to the music community that has touched our lives through their artistry and gifts. We look forward to presenting this auction for the first time in Nashville where the public will be offered a chance to own these special and unique lyrics of some of the biggest songs in music history while supporting this critical and important cause.”

Music Health Alliance’s mission is to #HealTheMusic by providing safe and confidential guidance to gain access to healthcare — including mental health — through programs and services that protect, direct, and connect the music community with medical and financial solutions. In its first 10 years, MHA has provided free healthcare advocacy and support to more than 20,000 clients, saving more than $107M in healthcare costs for the music community nationwide. If you would like to help support our mission, learn five ways you can help at HealTheMusic.com.

JULIEN’S AUCTIONS PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS
Hard Rock® Cafe Nashville, 100 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201
November 6–14 / Open Daily from 11:00am to 12:00am CST
Free to the Public

JULIEN’S AUCTIONS LIVE AUCTION LOCATION
Hard Rock® Cafe Nashville
100 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37201

LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION (invite only)
Music Health Alliance’s “Lyrics for a Cause”
Tuesday, November 14 / 6:00pm CST

REGISTERING TO BID
Registration is required to bid in this online auction and can be done in person at the exhibition, or online before the sale at the JuliensAuctions.com. Visit the registration page to bid by phone, proxy, or in person, or bid online at JuliensLive.com or by calling 310-836-1818. For inquiries, please email info@juliensauctions.com or call 310-836-1818.

PLACING BIDS
There are four ways to bid in this sale:

1. Bid via Julien’s Auctions Online Live in real time at JuliensLive.com.
2. Bid via phone through an auction house representative at 310-836-1818.
3. Submit a bid in person at the Julien’s Auctions at Hard Rock Cafe® Nashville.
4. Enter Absentee bids. Absentee bid forms are included in the back of each catalog, and are also available by calling Julien’s Auctions or visiting JuliensAuctions.com.

ABOUT JULIEN’S AUCTIONS
Collaborating with the famous and the exclusive, Julien’s Auctions produces high profile auctions in the film, music, sports, and art markets. Julien’s Auctions has received international recognition for its unique and innovative auction events, which attract thousands of collectors, investors, fans, and enthusiasts from around the world. Julien’s Auctions specializes in sales of iconic artifacts and notable collections including Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Lady Gaga, Banksy, Cher, Michael Jackson, U2, Barbra Streisand, Les Paul, Neil Young, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Hugh Hefner, and more. Based in Los Angeles, Julien’s Auctions has a global presence bringing their auctions and exhibitions to targeted destinations worldwide including London, New York, Las Vegas, Japan, and China. Live auctions are presented for bidders on-site and online via live streaming video and mobile technology. For more information, go to JuliensAuctions.com.

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The “My Heart Will Go On” singer made headlines earlier this year when she canceled all of her shows through April of 2024 as she battles a neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome. The syndrome leads to muscle spasms and rigid muscles which can be caused by a light touch or loud noise, and can impact one’s posture and mobility. “Unfortunately, the spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to”, the French-Canadian artist said on Instagram in December of 2022.

The “That’s the Way It Is” artist’s memorabilia is among items to be auctioned off for Music Health Alliance’s Lyrics for a Cause benefit auction, which coincides with Julien’s celebrating its 20th anniversary in Nashville. Music Health Alliance is a nonprofit organization that gives people in the music industry help with healthcare advocacy and resources.

Among the other notable names whose memorabilia will be auctioned off include Garth Brooks, Melissa Etheridge, Rick Springfield, Hozier, Kenny Chesney, Kelsea Ballerini, and Keith Urban, among others. The bidding commences Monday [October 23] and ends Tuesday, November 14, at 6:00 pm CST, as the auction will be held concurrently online at Julien’s Live Auctions and in person at the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville.

“Julien’s Auctions is honored and privileged to partner again with Music Health Alliance on our annual benefit relief initiative”, Julien’s co-founder and executive director Martin Nolan said. “For 20 years, Julien’s has included philanthropy in our auctions to give back to the music community that has touched our lives through their artistry and gifts. We look forward to presenting this auction for the first time in Nashville where the public will be offered a chance to own these special and unique lyrics of some of the biggest songs in music history while supporting this critical and important cause.”

The lot also includes a pair of memorabilia items from the Eagles, including the musical sheets for the songs “Best of My Love” and “New Kid in Town”, both written and signed by JD Souther, who wrote the classics with Don Henley and the late Glenn Frey. Irish singer-songwriter Hozier for the auction signed a branded canvas tote bag for the auction with the lyrics for the song “Take Me to Church”. Another item up for sale is a penned page of lyrics for the classic, “l’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” from Roger Cook. The 1971 track from the Hillside Singers was co-written with Roger Greenaway and Bill Backer.

By Adam S. Levy for DailyMail.com.