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Yaklin Signs with Orbison Music/Still Working Music

Singer/songwriter Chase Yaklin has signed a publishing agreement with Orbison Music/Still Working Music. (L-R) standing:�Leslie Roberts, BMI; co-manager Gene Dries; attorney Trip Aldredge; Clay Myers, Orbison Music; and�co-manager�Neal Spielberg. Seated: Orbison Music�s Tanja Crouch and Yaklin.

Hayes Receives Honorary Membership

Last week, Atlantic Records� artist/multi-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes was invited to become an honorary �Friends and Family� Member of the Country Music Hall of Fame� and Museum. (L-R):�Pamela Johnson, VP Development; Sharon Burns, VP Sales & Mktg.; Ansel Davis, Mgr.; Hayes; Jay Orr, VP Museum Programs; and Kyle Young, Museum Dir.

Hit Writers Perform Benefit

Six Nashville songwriters made a trip to St. Paul, Nebraska on Oct. 15 to raise money for the Lassen family. Laura Lassen is currently battling through her third round of cancer.�Writers (L-R): Michael Platek,�Buddy Hyatt,�David Chamberlain,�Brice Long, Arlos Smith and�Kevin Denney performed back to back shows to accommodate the large turnout. Recording artist and 2x PBR World Champion Justin McBride�also made a surprise appearance. Lassen was unable to attend the event, but her oldest daughter was able to Skype the show on an iPad for Laura to watch.