Photos: Chris Janson, The Last Bandoleros, WMN’s CMT After-Party, Craig Campbell, Decca UK

Chris Janson Hosts Fan Party During CMA Fest

Pictured (L-R): Chris Janson, John Esposito.

Chris Janson and Warner Music Nashville Chairman & CEO, John Esposito, posed backstage at Janson’s exclusive fan party hosted at The Warner Sound presented by Cherokee USA yesterday (June 9). Esposito and WMN staff also met up with one of the label group’s newest signings, The Last Bandoleros.

Pictured (L-R): Scott Hendricks, EVP, A&R; Lisa Ray, VP, Brand Management; Kevin Herring, SVP, Promotion; Tom Martens, Director, National Promotion; Chris Palmer, VP, Promotion; Jerry Fuentes, The Last Bandoleros; Martin Kierszenbaum, Cherrytree Music; Peter Strickland, EVP/GM, WMN; Derek James, The Last Bandoleros; John Esposito, Chairman & CEO, WMN; Diego Navaira, The Last Bandoleros

Warner Music Nashville After-Party for CMT Music Awards

Meanwhile for the label group, The Last Bandoleros made their CMA Music Fest debut outside of Hard Rock Café.

Pictured (L-R): Lance Roberts, United Talent Agency; Curtis Rempel, High Valley; Ryan Kinder; Brad Rempel, High Valley; RaeLynn; Scott Hendricks, EVP A&R; Peter Strickland, EVP/GM); Nick Meinema, United Talent Agency

After the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday (June 8), Warner Music Nashville celebrated with friends, fans and industry members with performances from its roster of talent, including High Valley, RaeLynn and Ryan Kinder.

Craig Campbell Raises $35,000 At Celebrity Cornhole Challenge

Pictured (L-R): Jerrod Niemann and Craig Campbell. Photo: XPRESSIVE IMAGES BY JAMIE

REDBOW Records artist Craig Campbell raised $35,000 for colorectal cancer during his 4th annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge during CMA Fest on Tuesday (June 7). In honor of his father who lost his battle with the disease at age 36, Campbell was joined by Blackjack Billy, Brett Kissel, Canaan Smith, Jerrod Niemann, Kristian Bush, Lauren Alaina, Mary Sarah, Matt Stillwell, Michael Ray, Thompson Square, Trailer Choir and wife Mindy in the tournament. Smith and Campbell duked it out, with Campbell being crowned the winner for 2016.

Decca UK Showcases Artists At Nashville’s Basement East

Pictured (back L-R): Trevor Davis, Austin Smith, Jake Thrasher, Jacob Bryant and John Davidson of the band John and Jacob. (Front L-R) Iain Snodgrass, 1634 Music International; Danny Roberts, Decca UK; artist Kandace Springs and Aisling Noonan and Rebecca Allen, Decca UK. Photo: Eric Adkins

Decca UK showcased its artists at Basement East in Nashville on Tuesday night (June 7) as part of Whiskey Jam. The event highlighted artists from both the US and UK, representing a variety of musical styles.