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25th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration Raises Record – Breaking $21 Million

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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The V Foundation for Cancer Research , a top-rated cancer research charity, announced the 25th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration , held August 3 - 6, 2023, raised a record-breaking $21 million in the Napa Valley, with 100% of proceeds supporting novel ideas and breakthroughs in cancer research.

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  • The V Foundation for Cancer Research , a top-rated cancer research charity, announced the 25th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration , held August 3 - 6, 2023, raised a record-breaking $21 million in the Napa Valley, with 100% of proceeds supporting novel ideas and breakthroughs in cancer research.
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    Event co-chair Amy Marks Dornbusch and the V Foundation Wine Celebration board of directors cheer the record $21 Million raised.
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    Hosted by Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, former Head Coach of Duke University Men’s Basketball and V Foundation Board Member, the 25th Anniversary Wine Celebration entertained and educated over 600 guests in the heart of the Napa Valley.
  • For more information about the 25th Anniversary Wine Celebration Weekend, or to make a donation, please visit winecelebration.org.

"AUDIO EVERYWHERE" COMPANY RAEDIO SIGNS THREE NEW PUBLISHING ACTS

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raedio, the "audio everywhere" company under HOORAE Media, is announcing the addition of three new publishing acts to its growing artist roster. The three acts – Patrick Paige II, Ego Ella May, and Flwr Chyld – will be a part of Raedio's all-in-one ecosystem that includes a record label, music supervision, and podcasts.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raedio, the "audio everywhere" company under HOORAE Media, is announcing the addition of three new publishing acts to its growing artist roster.
  • The three acts – Patrick Paige II, Ego Ella May, and Flwr Chyld – will be a part of Raedio's all-in-one ecosystem that includes a record label, music supervision, and podcasts.
  • "Each artist brings a unique sound and incredible talent to the table that we will  help cultivate and showcase to a wider audience."
  • The newest additions to Raedio's music publishing roster marks the company's continued growth in supporting artists through a wide array of opportunities that catapult their work to the forefront of the industry.

Travel like Carly Rae Jepsen: IHG Hotels & Resorts Offers One-of-a-Kind Curated Suite and Ultimate Lollapalooza Experience

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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From hotel-to-festival VIP treatment to the ultimate Lollapalooza hotel stay curated by Carly Rae Jepsen herself, IHG is here to ensure you have The Loveliest Time.

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  • From hotel-to-festival VIP treatment to the ultimate Lollapalooza hotel stay curated by Carly Rae Jepsen herself, IHG is here to ensure you have The Loveliest Time.
  • IHG and Carly Rae have curated a hotel suite for one lucky fan to experience how Carly Rae likes to be cared for while on the road.
  • The 'Guest How Carly Rae Jepsen Guests' experience offers IHG's excellent hospitality and care, including a luxury-meets-comfort five-night stay at the Kimpton Gray Hotel for two (2) guests in Carly Rae's one-of-a-kind suite, complete with four-day VIP Lollapalooza festival tickets.
  • I've collaborated with IHG Hotels & Resorts to customize an ideal space so you can experience a little bit of luxury during Lollapalooza weekend.

Buffalo Food Pantry Reclaims Neighborhood After Shooting Massacre in Community Concert

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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BUFFALO, N.Y., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Buffalo food pantry hosted hundreds of community members at an outdoor gathering only blocks away from the site of a tragic shooting massacre by a white supremacist that killed ten supermarket shoppers in a historic black neighborhood last May.

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  • "It was a terrible thing that happened to our community on May 14, 2022," stated City of Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown.
  • I want to thank the Upper Room Church of God in Christ Food Pantry for hosting the second annual Buffalo Still Standing outdoor community concert.
  • "Canisius is proud to partner with the Upper Room Church of God in Christ Food Pantry to present the Buffalo Still Standing concert," said Canisius College President Steve Stoute.
  • After weeks of collective anguish, the food pantry staff members created Buffalo Still Standing to encourage their community.

JamPlay and TrueFire Merge Their Video Lesson Libraries To Form Industry's Most Comprehensive Guitar Learning Platform

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TrueFire Studios' sister brands JamPlay and TrueFire are proud to announce the merger of their respective content libraries to form the industry's most comprehensive fretted instrument lesson resource. This move provides their respective student bodies with an unrivaled faculty of GRAMMY award-winning educators and advanced learning tools.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TrueFire Studios' sister brands JamPlay and TrueFire are proud to announce the merger of their respective content libraries to form the industry's most comprehensive fretted instrument lesson resource.
  • This move provides their respective student bodies with an unrivaled faculty of GRAMMY award-winning educators and advanced learning tools.
  • The new platform will operate under the TrueFire brand at TrueFire.com, with JamPlay instructors joining the TrueFire faculty to create the industry's most comprehensive roster of guitar learning expertise.
  • Best of all, both JamPlay and TrueFire students will gain immediate access to these expanded features, content, and services at no additional cost.

SweetWater Brewing Presents ATLive Concert Series With Grupo Firme and George Strait Headlining

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), the ninth largest craft brewer in the U.S. and subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced last week its partnership with AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) to bring the biggest music artists to Mercedes-Benz Stadium with the return of the highly anticipated ATLive concert series powered by Ticketmaster and presented by SweetWater Brewing and Wells Fargo. The exciting two-day music event returns on Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21. This year’s lineup promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, featuring an incredible roster of superstar artists from both Latin and country music. 

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  • The exciting two-day music event returns on Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21.
  • This year’s lineup promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, featuring an incredible roster of superstar artists from both Latin and country music.
  • Saturday will offer a star-studded extravaganza with country icon George Strait, eight-time GRAMMY winner Carrie Underwood, the legendary Willie Nelson & Family, and six-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town.
  • It is the premier destination concert series for the city of Atlanta and the Southeast.

DIONNE WARWICK RECEIVES SOUNDEXCHANGE MUSIC FAIRNESS AWARD

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that five-time GRAMMY Award-winning legendary singer Dionne Warwick has been honored with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award. The accolade recognizes Warwick's advocacy work with SoundExchange and the musicFIRST coalition in support of the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), a bill endorsed by SoundExchange, which would ensure artists are paid when their music is played on terrestrial radio.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that five-time GRAMMY Award-winning legendary singer Dionne Warwick has been honored with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award.
  • Warwick was recently presented with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award in New York City.
  • Photo: Legendary singer Dionne Warwick receives a SoundExchange Music Fairness Award in NYC.
  • Warwick's SoundExchange Music Fairness Award honor comes in conjunction with the company's ongoing 20th-anniversary celebration.

THE CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION® UNVEILS THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2023 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Returning to Hamilton for the seventh time, Country Music Week 2023 and the 2023 CCMA Awards presented By TD offer fans the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close to their favourite artists in one place, while showcasing and celebrating some of country music's biggest stars and homegrown talent.

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  • Returning to Hamilton for the seventh time, Country Music Week 2023 and the 2023 CCMA Awards presented By TD offer fans the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close to their favourite artists in one place, while showcasing and celebrating some of country music's biggest stars and homegrown talent.
  • Winners will be announced on September 16 as the 2023 CCMA Awards presented by TD are broadcast live from Hamilton's FirstOntario Centre at 8 p.m. ET/PT exclusively on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app.
  • "This year's group of 2023 CCMA Award nominees is a testament to the strength and quality of country music in Canada," says Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA.
  • None of this would be possible without the commitment of our wonderful sponsors - Bell Media, TD Bank Group (TD), TD® Aeroplan® Visa, and SiriusXM.

7x CCMA AWARD WINNING DUO THE REKLAWS ANNOUNCED AS HOSTS OF THE 2023 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Joining the powerhouse line-up of previously announced performers are multiple ACM Award winner and 5x GRAMMY Award nominee Sam Hunt, 2x CCMA Award winner Jade Eagleson, Canadian platinum-certified group James Barker Band, multiple JUNO and CCMA Award winning entertainer Dallas Smith, reigning CCMA Entertainer of the Year Tenille Townes, and GRAMMY-Award winning rock band Train.

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  • Joining the powerhouse line-up of previously announced performers are multiple ACM Award winner and 5x GRAMMY Award nominee Sam Hunt, 2x CCMA Award winner Jade Eagleson, Canadian platinum-certified group James Barker Band, multiple JUNO and CCMA Award winning entertainer Dallas Smith, reigning CCMA Entertainer of the Year Tenille Townes, and GRAMMY-Award winning rock band Train.
  • The Reklaws will do double duty on September 16 as both performers and the newly announced hosts of the 2023 CCMA Awards presented by TD.
  • The 7x CCMA Award winning duo will be joined by an exciting roster of talented artists, celebrities, and more for a memorable evening filled with never-before-seen performances, collaborations, and one-of-a-kind moments.
  • CTV is the exclusive home to catch all of the action, with the 2023 CCMA Awards presented by TD airing live Saturday September 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV App.

USHER RECEIVES SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that eight-time GRAMMY Award-Winning global superstar Usher has been honored with a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award. The accolade recognizes Usher's standing among the most streamed creators in SoundExchange's 20-year history.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that eight-time GRAMMY Award-Winning global superstar Usher has been honored with a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.
  • We are honored to acknowledge his impact and longevity with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award that celebrates the hitmaker that he is."
  • The SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award was recently presented to Usher by Huppe (see attached photo) in Las Vegas.
  • Usher's recognition is the first Hall of Fame Award that SoundExchange plans to bestow in conjunction with the company's 20th anniversary.