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Country
Jan 17, 2023 to Jan 31, 2023
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Tiger Beat
Stone Country Records' Easton Corbin recently stopped by WTGE (100.7 The Tiger) while in Baton Rouge, LA, where he visited with afternoon host Brittany Rose (l) and PD/afternoon co-host Abby Leigh (r).
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Double Gold For Dolly
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently surprised Country singer/songwriter Dolly Parton in Nashville with plaques commemorating Gold certification of "Hard Candy Christmas" and "Faith," the latter her collaboration with Swedish duo Galantis featuring Dutch singer-songwriter Mr. Probz. Pictured are Parton (l) and RIAA Chairman/CEO Mitch Glazier (r). (Photo: courtesy of Dolly Parton)
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Nashville Stop
Big Loud Records artist ERNEST stopped by WSIX (The Big 98)/Nashville to talk about the deluxe version of his 2022 album, "Flower Shops (The Album): Two Dozen Roses," releasing on February 10th. Pictured (l-r): are Big Loud Dir./Southwest Promotion Kelley Bradshaw, ERNEST, and WSIX's "The Wayne D Show" hosts Tay Hamilton and Wayne D.
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Bones Skelecast
Columbia Nashville's Kameron Marlowe (l) recently joined iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated host Bobby Bones (r) for a feature on his "BobbyCast" podcast.
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Real Friends
BMLG Records' Chris Janson stopped by the nationally syndicated Big D and Bubba morning show to discuss his new single, "All I Need Is You." Pictured (l-r) are Silverfish Media's Patrick Thomas, Big D, Janson, and the show's Carsen Humphreville and Bubba.
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True Country Legends
Ronnie McDowell (r) and Joe Casper Deschler, PD of the syndicated "Country Legends 24/7" format (l), hung out at the Troubadour Nashville for a recent taping of the "Jimmy Bowen And Friends" TV show.
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Dover Comes Over
WKXC (Kicks 99) Augusta, GA was the latest radio tour stop for Mercury Nashville's Dalton Dover. While there, he visited with APD/MD Chris O'Kelley (l) and Beasley VP/Brand Strategies and Augusta, GA & Fayetteville, NC Regional OM Tee Gentry (r).
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Going 'As Far As You Could'
Charles Kelley of BMLG Records' Lady A, stopped by the nationally syndicated Big D and Bubba morning show to chat about his new solo song, "As Far As You Could," and newfound sobriety. Pictured (l-r) are: Silverfish Media's Patrick Thomas, the show's Big D, and Carsen Humphreville, Kelley, and Bubba.
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Callin' Baton Rouge
Stone Country Records' Easton Corbin (r) paid a visit to Austin James (l), PD of WYNK/Baton Rouge, to discuss his new album, “Doing Country Right,” on Friday (1/27). Corbin was in town for his sold-out show at the Texas Club later that night.
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Cool Cats
BMLG Records artist Chris Janson played a show in Pueblo, CO, on Friday night (1/27) attended by KATC (Cat Country 96.1)/Colorado Springs PD/morning co-host Bo Jaxon. Pictured (l-r) are Janson's label-mate and protégé, Shane Profitt, Jaxon and Janson.
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Hoppin' To The Beat
KFRG (KFROG 94.1) Riverside-San Bernardino, CA, hosted its 33rd Birthday Bash with a star-studded show lineup over the weekend. Pictured (l-r) are Big Machine Records' Bill Lubitz and Carly Pearce, The Valory Music Co.'s Tiera Kennedy, Big Machine's Jackson Dean, KFRG APD/MD Heather Froglear and Valory's Amy Staley.
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Clare View
Mercury Nashville's Dalton Dover, a member of Amazon Music's 2023 "Breakthrough Artists To Watch: Country Class," made a recent radio tour stop at WTHT/Portland, ME, where he visited with Binnie Media Dir./Country Programming Chris Clare (l).
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Moving Mountains
Red Street Records' Neon Union played a listener event for KDRK (93.7 The Mountain)/Spokane, WA. Pictured (l-r) are: Neon Union's Andrew Millsaps, KDRK PD Tim Cotter, Red Street Dir./Field Promotion Sally Allgeier, Neon Union's Leo Brooks, and Cotter's friend, Tara Cole.
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Fit For A King
RCA Records/Columbia Nashville's Elle King stopped by the nationally syndicated Big D and Bubba morning show to discuss her new album, "Come Get Your Wife," out today (1/27). Pictured (l-r) are Silverfish Media's Patrick Thomas, Big D, King, and the show's Carsen Humphreville and Bubba.
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Something To Do
Stoney Creek Records' Drake Milligan made a station visit to WHKO (K99.1 FM)/Dayton, OH. Pictured (l-r) are: WHKO's Woody and Nancy Wilson, Milligan, Cox Media Group Dayton GM Darren Moore, and Stoney Creek's Stan Marczewski.
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Up To The Task
The Academy Of Country Music's "LEVel Up: Lift Every Voice" program gathered the 2023 cohort for its first session of the two-year development and enrichment curriculum program yesterday (1/26) at the Academy's headquarters in Nashville. Among the highlights was the opportunity to speak with Warner Music Nashville artist Madeline Edwards. Pictured (l-r) are ACM's Tommy Moore and Jade Sampson, program participants Synnovea Halsel, Jenn Tressler, Chantrel Reynolds, Sabrina Butera, and Alex Heimerman, Edwards, program participants Markus Koger, Nick Coulson, Roxy King, Aimee Graham, and Ellen Ford, and ACM/CEO Damon Whiteside.
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Poncho And Lefty
Mercury Nashville newcomer Dalton Dover's Northeast radio tour included a stop at WKLB (Country 102.5)/Boston, where he met with APD/Marketing Director Dawn Santolucito (r). Look for a debut single from Georgia native Dover, a season 16 contestant on NBC's "The Voice," soon.
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Come Get Your Wife
RCA Records/Columbia Nashville artist Elle King (r) held on tight to Apple Music Country's Kelleigh Bannen, host of "Today's Country Radio With Kelleigh Bannen," during a recent in-studio visit. The two chatted about King's new Country album, "Come Get Your Wife," King fully committing to Country music, and paying tribute to her ultra religious grandmother, among other topics, for the episode that debuted today (1/27).
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Don't Just Walk, Cruise!
Show Dog Nashville recording artist Clay Walker performed for the sold-out Country Music Cruise 2023 this week for some very happy Country music fans onboard Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam ship. Pictured (l-r) are: StarVista LIVE SVP/Live Entertainment Mike Jason, Walker, and artists manager and Country Music Cruise Executive Producer Mike Robertson. (Photo: Tom Konisiewicz)
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Purse Practitioner
Country artist Mikayla Lane showcased her new accessory line, "The Mikayla Lane Collection by Alamo Saddlery" last night (1/26) at The Showroom in Nashville. Pictured (l-r) are Showroom owner Kristin Geyser, Lane and media personality Alecia Davis. Lane's high-end Western line features custom-made handbags.
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Hangin' Backstage
Big Loud Records artist HARDY (c) hung out with United Stations Radio Networks' "Backstage Country" Talent Relations Consultant John Shomby (l) and Excecutive Producer Adrian Kulp (r). The artist is hosting the syndicated show this week.
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Shoot Tequila
Monument Records' Tigirlily Gold toasted the crowd with tequila shots before they wrapped up the last night of their "Introducing Tigerlily Gold" tour at the Electric Jane in Nashville Wednesday night (1/25). The sister duo, Kendra (l) and Krista (r) Slaubaugh, ended the night with a performance of their latest single, "Shoot Tequila." (Photo: Charese Fruge')
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Sacto Smiles
Red Street Records' Neon Union took a swing out west on their current radio tour, visiting the team at KNCI/Sacramento. Pictured (l-r) are Neon Union’s Andrew Millsaps, KNCI Group Dir./Programming Chad Rufer and MD Sonia Jimenez, and Neon Union’s Leo Brooks.
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It's Summer In New England
Mercury Nashville artist Dalton Dover headed to New England on his radio tour, where he met with Binnie Media Dir./Brand Operations Michael Czarnecki. Pictured (l-r) are Czarnecki, Dover and the label's Summer Harlow.
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Coffee Talk
Riser House Records' Jordana Bryant dropped by WSM-A/Nashville this morning (1/25) to chat with the "Coffee, Country & Cody" morning show about her new song, "Can I Get It Back," from her debut EP, due in the spring. Pictured (l-r) are morning host Bill Cody, Bryant and morning show co-host Charlie Mattos.
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Out And About
Billy Jam Records artist and former "American Idol" contestant Alex Miller (r) stopped by to chat with DeAnn Stephens (l) at WDKY-TV (Fox 56)/Lexington, KY on Tuesday (1/24) and tape an episode of her show, "Out And About," where he performed his current single, "When God Made The South." Stephens is also the morning co-host at WBUL (98.1 The Bull)/Lexington.
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Your Daily Dalton
The Northeast swing on Mercury Nashville artist Dalton Dover's current radio tour included a visit with WOKQ/Portsmouth, NH Brand Manager Ginny Brophey (l).
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Playa Pals
Freshly tanned from Luke Bryan's Crash My Playa in Mexico over the weekend, CMT's Cody Alan (r) shared this photo of himself hobnobbing with Warner Music Nashville's Cole Swindell (l), The first of two "CMT Hot 20" episodes with Bryan, Swindell and friends airs this weekend on CMT, hosted by Alan.
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Good Looking' Out
Big Machine Records' Jackson Dean sold out his first headlining show iat the Basement East in Nashville last week (1/19). Just ahead of the show, he was presented with a plaque commemorating his first #1 single, "Don't Come Lookin'," by his label team. Pictured (l-r) are Big Machine Records' Kris Lamb and Clay Hunnicutt, Dean, and Big Machine Label Group's Scott Borchetta and Allison Jones (Photo: Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group)
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Storme Forecast
EMI Records Nashville's Tyler Hubbard (r) recently performed for SiriusXM listeners in a show hosted by the satcaster's Storme Warren (l). The show aired on SXM's The Highway (ch. 56) and streams on the SXM app. It will replay this weekend on Saturday (1/28) at noon an 8p (ET) and Sunday (1/29) at 3a, 9a and 4p (ET).
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Taking The Bull By The Horns
On a tour stop in the market opening for Mitchell Tenpenny, Warner Music Nashville's Tyler Braden visited with KUPL (98.7 The Bull)/Portland, OR APD/MD/midday personality Danny Dwyer and Marketing/Promotion Dir. Karli Dirksen. Pictured (l-r) are Braden, the label's Jenna Johnson, Dwyer and Dirksen.
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Ranch Dressing
Red Street Records' Neon Union stopped by Richmond, VA on their current radio tour, where they visited with WKHK (K95) PD Garret Doll at Great American Ranch. Pictured (l-r) are Neon Union's Andrew Millsaps, Doll, Red Street's Emily Bermann, and the duo's Leo Brooks.
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The Maine Event
The inaugural radio tour for Mercury Nashville's Dalton Dover brought him to WPOR/Portland, ME, where he met up with PD Jon Shannon (l) and his wife, Lori (r).
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Barracuda Bay Country Night
RECORDS Nashville's Matt Stell and George Birge joined KBAY/KKDV (Bay Country 94.5/92.1)/San Jose for their first "Bay Country Night" with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL affiliate for the San Jose Sharks) at the new Tech CU Arena. Pictured (l-r) are: Bay Country OM/PD Bo Matthews, Stell, RECORDS' Jamice Jennings, Birge, and the station's APD/afternoon host Isaac "Brooks" Wenzel.
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We Hart Dolly
Chapel Hart helped celebrate Dolly Parton's 77th birthday (1/19) backstage at the Grand Ole Opry with a life-sized standup of the music icon on Saturday (1/21) during the "Opry Goes Dolly" weekend festivities. The trio performed on the two shows hosted in Parton's honor later that night. (Photo: Grand Ole Opry, Chris Hollo)
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Missouri Loves Company
Show Dog Records' Clay Walker kicked off WIL/St. Louis' "Hot Country Nights" series this past Friday (1/20). Pictured (l-r) are Show Dog's Blake Nixon, WIL PD Tommy Mattern, Walker and WIL MD Marty Brooks.
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They've Got History
Riser House/Columbia Nashville's Mitchell Tenpenny kicked off his tour in the Pacific Northwest this past weekend with a run through the Rose City. Pictured (l-r) are KUPL (98.7 The Bull)/Portland, OR APD/MD/midday personality Danny Dwyer, Tenpenny, and KUPL Marketing/Promotion Dir. Karli Dirksen.
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Sedan Selfie
Mercury Nashville artist Dalton Dover (r) got chummy in a car with WJVC (My Country 96.1)/Long Island VP/Country Programming Phathead (l) and Mercury regional Summer Harlow (c) on his radio tour to set up his debut single.
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Fine Arts
Dreamcatcher Artists' Tenille Arts (c) stopped by KTEX/McAllen, TX for a visit with PD/morning host JoJo Cerda (r) and his girlfriend Mary (l), and a chat about her new single, "Jealous of Myself."
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Vegas, Baby!
Blake Shelton joined Ryman Hospitality Properties yesterday (1/19) at Caesars Entertainment’s Horseshoe Las Vegas to preview the new Ole Red Las Vegas location, currently planned for a late 2023 grand opening. The preview event included a moderated Q&A between Shelton (c) and Ryman Hospitality Properties Executive Chairman Colin Reed (l). Also in attendance was Ryman Hospitality Properties Pres. & CEO Mark Fioravanti (r). (Photo: Denise Truscello)
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Atta Girl!
Broken Bow Records' Lainey Wilson played a sold-out show at Club Rodeo in San Jose, CA, on January 12th, and hung out with the crew from KRTY.com while she was there. Pictured (l-r) are: KRTY.com's Gary Scott Thomas, BBR West Coast rep Layna Bunt, Wilson, and KRTY.com's Nate Deaton and Indiana Al Breiten.
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Grammy Glitter
The Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy hosted its annual Grammy nominee celebration last night at Nashville's Hutton Hotel. Music City-based nominees came from diverse categories again this year, including Country, Rock, CCM, songwriting, American Roots, as well as the all genre Record Of The Year and Album Of The Year categories. Nominees for Best Contemporary Christian music performance for "For God Is With Us," pictured here (l-r) are: Curb Records duo For KING & COUNTRY's Joel Smallbone, Lady A's Hillary Scott and For KING & COUNTRY's Luke Smallbone. The 65th annual Grammy Awards will air live on February 5th at 7p (CT) on CBS and Paramount + (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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All Saints Go To Heaven
While promoting their current single, "All Trucks Go To Heaven," on their Northwest radio tour, 8 Track Entertainment's BoomTown Saints stopped by KFLY (US 101)/Eugene, OR for a visit with the crew. Pictured (l-r) in the back row are: KFLY's Robb "Robo" Holloway and Gerry "G Man" Snyder, and in the front row (l-r): BoomTown Saints guitarist Mark; KFLY OM/PD/PM drive host Valerie Steele, and BoomTown Saints' Chris Ramos and Ben Chism.
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On A (Jelly) Roll
Stoney Creek Records' Jelly Roll, along with friends, family, and the Nashville music community, gathered last night (1/18) at BMI's Music Row office to celebrate "Son Of A Sinner," the first Country #1 for the Nashville native. Pictured in the back (l-r) are: BMI's Shannon Sanders, Big Loud's Michael Giangreco, Universal Music Publishing Group's Troy Tomlinson and BMG's Jon Loba. In front (l-r) are: songwriter David Ray Stevens, producer Ilya Toshinskiy, Jelly Roll and songwriter/producer Ernest K. Smith. (Photo: Steve Lowry for BMI)
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HARDY Boy
Big Loud Records' HARDY (l) stopped by "Today's Country Radio" with Kelleigh Bannen (r) on Apple Music Country to discuss the January 20th release of his sophomore album, "the mockingbird & THE CROW." You can hear the episode in full tomorrow (1/20) at 1p (CT) or on demand.
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Where's The Whiskey?
As his current single, "Whiskey On You" is poised to top the chart, Arista Nashville's Nate Smith stopped by iHeartMedia and WSIX/Nashville's "Wayne D Show" on Tuesday (1/17). Pictured (l-r) are Sony Music Nashville's Houston Gaither, Wayne D, Smith and the show's Tay Hamilton.
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Travis Tuesday Tribute
PickleJar, the live entertainment and artist tipping app, topped its Tuesday Tribute with a $5,000 donation to the Randy Travis Foundation. Last night's event (1/17) at Live Oak in Nashville paid tribute to Travis, and featured songs from Thompson Square, Shawna Thompson, Timmy Brown, Daves Highway, and Landon Wall. Pictured (l-r) are: Thompson Square’s Keifer and Shawna Thompson, Mary Travis, Randy Travis, Silverfish Media’s Patrick Thomas, PickleJar’s Kristian Barowsky and Chris Harrah, Daves Highway's Zachary, Erika, and Delaney Daves, and artists Brown, Wall, Blair Masters and Jeff Coplan. (Photo: Cassie Riley @cassrileyphoto)
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New York State Of Mind
Mercury Nashville's Dalton Dover (l) took his radio tour to upstate New York and a visit with WGNA/Albany PD Matty Jeff (r).
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Soaring Songs
Red Street Records' Neon Union joined WGH (97.3 The Eagle)/Virginia Beach for a show last night (1/17) at the Eagles' Nest Rockin' Country Bar. Pictured (l-r top) are: Neon Union's Andrew Millsaps, WGH APD/MD Karen West and Neon Union's Leo Brooks. Bottom: Red Street Records' Emily Bermann.
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Big Dawg
Big Machine Records' Jackson Dean (r) visited with KMDL (97.3 The Dawg)/Lafayette, LA PD Jude Walker (l) last night (1/17) at the sold-out "Holiday Hangover" guitar pull at Lafayette's Acadiana Center for the Arts. Lainey Wilson and Dillon Carmichael also performed at the station event.
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The BIG Picture
Big Loud Records' HARDY stopped by to visit WSIX (The Big 98)/Nashville's "Wayne D Show” on Tuesday (1/17). Pictured (l-r) are: the show’s Tay Hamilton, HARDY and Wayne D.
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Gold Standard
On the heels of their viral hit, "Shoot Tequila," popping on TikTok, Monument Records' Tigirlily Gold visited Los Angeles last Thursday (1/12), where they caught up with KKGO (Go Country 105) PD Michael Levine. Pictured (l-r) are the duo's Kendra Slaubaugh, Levine and the duo's Krista Slaubaugh (Photo: Monument Records)
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Dover For You
Mercury Nashville newcomer Dalton Dover (r) continued his debut radio tour with a visit to WOLF (92.1 The Wolf)/Syracuse, and PD Skip Clark (l).
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Makin' Memories
Arista Nashville's Old Dominion joined Amazon Music's "Country Heat Weekly" hosts Kelly Sutton (l) and Amber Anderson (r) to discuss their latest release, "Memory Lane," for this week's episode of the podcast. The group teased that it's just the start of the new music they have up their sleeves for the year.
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Crew Are You?
"The Crew," a group of Nashville music executives, just revealed that they raised more than $22,000 for Musicians On Call during their 12th annual CMA Awards viewing party last fall, where more than 600 people gathered at Tin Roof in Nashville. Pictured (l-r): are "Crew" members Brendan Lewis, Morgan Brasfield, Jeremy Groves, Camille Kenney, Courtney Allen, Jason McColl, Synnovea Halsel, Tarah Duarte, Jaede Brereton, Mandy Mullins, Kendall Warren, Kara Jackson, Kelly Lyons and Lexie Rigler. (Photo: Audrey Spillman)