Industry Ink: Hudson Westbrook, Warren Zeiders, ASCAP, Kyle Gates, StarVista LIVE, Lotus Sessions

Hudson Westbrook threw the ceremonial first pitch at Tuesday night’s Texas Rangers game against…

Hudson Westbrook Throws The First Pitch At Texas Rangers Game

Hudson Westbrook threw the ceremonial first pitch at Tuesday night’s Texas Rangers game against the Athletics. The Rangers won 8-5.

Westbrook released the fifth preview from his upcoming sophomore album, “The Joker,” today (Sept. 4). The Made You Look album will be released Nov. 6.

Warren Zeiders Hosts Nashville Album Preview

Pictured (L-R): Jamie Ernst, Holly Gleason, Warren Zeiders, Cris Lacy, and Charly Salvatore

Warren Zeiders hosted an album preview event earlier this week in advance of his third studio album No Brakes , out today via Warner Records. Moderated by Holly Gleason , Zeiders discussed the project, his upbringing, influences and misconceptions people may have of him.

ASCAP Hosts Songwriters Round At The Bluebird Cafe

Pictured (L-R): Lilly Hart, ASCAP’s Duane Hobson, Brooke Hatala, Aaron Pollock, Jackson Dreyer

ASCAP hosted a songwriters round on Wednesday (Sept. 2) as part of their monthly showcase series dedicated to supporting emerging storytellers. ASCAP members Lilly Hart, Brooke Hatala, Aaron Pollock and Jackson Dreyer took the stage at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe for the monthly series show.

Kyle Gates Inks With Evergreen Artist Group

Pictured (L-R): Jodi Cockrell (Agent, Evergreen Artist Group), Kyle Gates, Liam Sullivan (CEO / Artist Manager, Deep Cuts Management), Andrew McWilliams (Founder / Owner, Evergreen Artist Group). Photo: Courtesy of Evergreen Artist Group

Santa Anna Records’ Kyle Gates has signed with Evergreen Artist Group.

Based in La Vernia, Texas, Gates’ music is inspired by the sounds of George Strait, Keith Whitley, and Randy Travis. He has released two songs this year, “I’ll Be Fishin’,” and “Easy Come, Easy Go,” with more new music to come.

“We’re incredibly excited to start working with Kyle,” Evergreen Artist Group Founder/Owner Andrew McWilliams says. “Two things you can’t fake are authenticity and drive, and Kyle has plenty of both. He’s not an artist who’s going to sit around and wait for fans to come to him. He’s going to get out on the road, put in the work and build an audience the old-fashioned way. As an agency that focuses on artist development, it couldn’t be a better fit.”

StarVista LIVE Donates To St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Pictured (L-R): Craig Campbell, Janine Morris and Scott Hinshelwood.

StarVista LIVE recently presented St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a $129,000 donation. The funds were raised during the March voyage of SVL's sold-out 70s Rock & Romance Cruise, bringing the two-year total to over $362,000.

Two acoustic guitars autographed by the artists performing on the seven-day cruise in March, including Alan Parsons Live Project, Ambrosia, Bay City Rollers, Don Felder, Lou Gramm, KANSAS, The Marshall Tucker Band, Melissa Manchester, and many more, were sold via live auction on the main stage of the ship.

Harrison Sokoloff Launches ‘Lotus Sessions’

Harrison Sokoloff has launched Lotus Sessions, a free weekly meditation and mindful living practice for people working in music.

The first session is set for Sept. 14 and sessions will be held via Zoom every Monday at 9 a.m. CT. More information is available here .