NASHVILLE, TENN. – The arrival of the holiday season often means spending quality time with family, exchanging gifts and enjoying delicious meals with your loved ones. But it’s also the perfect time to spread holiday cheer and get in the giving spirit, all while supporting local kids.
Brickshore Media’s talented country artists Andrea Vasquez, Mark Taylor, Molly Lovette and Noelle Toland will be spreading good cheer and raising money by participating in the upcoming Fannie Battle’s ‘Tis the Season to by Jolly Caroling for Kids Live Kickoff Concert. This concert will take place on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Fannie Battle (108 Chapel Avenue/Nashville TN) and will feature some original and holiday songs that everyone will love.
“We’re excited to partner with Fannie Battle again this year for their annual Caroling for Kids kickoff event,” says Nicole Zeller, Publicist/Owner of Brickshore Media. “This has been a Brickshore tradition and we’re thrilled to have our clients continue to perform and help make a difference for local families and their children.”
“As we head into the holiday season, we have many reasons to be thankful, including our continued partnership with Brickshore Media,” says Ronald Gooch, Jr., Director of Development at Fannie Battle. “During the holiday season music and joy fill our souls without disappoint and this holiday, we hope to bring you an amazing concert this Christmas season!”
Caroling for Kids has long been a vital part of Fannie Battle’s fundraising efforts. It is through their volunteer caroling groups, as well as individual donors and corporate sponsors, that help them raise money so they can keep tuition rates low for working families. This annual event which runs from December 1 – 24th, has been a treasured Nashville tradition since 1916. Registration is now open at https://fanniebattle.org/caroling/. Get ready to “fa-la-la-la-la” and join us at the ‘Tis the Season to be Jolly event.
ANDREA VASQUEZ: After receiving successful feature placements, Latin-infused country artist Andrea Vasquez is well on her way to becoming a success story that future generations of aspiring country artists who share her Latino heritage will strive to emulate. With her latest release Never Into Me getting great traction on Spotify’s curated and Apple Music playlists, this Virginia native has blended her love of modern country and Latin-American roots to create a refreshing sound within the genre. She was recently awarded Top 3 Best Country Music Artist and Best Nashville Singer-Songwriter in 2022’a Best of Nashville Awards. With her undeniable stage presence, powerhouse vocals and songs that match mainstream country music, Andrea is quickly establishing herself within country music as one to watch. www.AndreaVasquezOfficial.com
MARK TAYLOR: Virginia born, Maryland raised and now Nashville living country musician, Mark Taylor, successfully blends country, rock, and pop in his music. Having opened for country icons Big & Rich, Rap Superstar Wiz Khalifa, and Grammy-winning country artist Bryan White, Mark has a unique set of experiences which is propelling him into the country music scene in a big way. Mark penned former #1 and platinum selling artist Amii Stewart’s latest single, Perfectly Beautiful. His own release I’m Down peaked at #11 on the country charts and achieved success on Spotify’s curated playlists. He has played well over a thousand shows and completed multiple tours so far, and headlined a sold out concert in Pennsylvania, showing his endless dedication and passion for music. www.MarkTaylorCountry.com
MOLLY LOVETTE: With over three quarters of a million combined streams just on Spotify, numerous TV appearances, radio placement, single releases, music videos airing on The Country Network and a Forbes feature already under her belt, this breakout country artist is taking the world by storm and winning the hearts of country listeners everywhere. Her latest release Birthday Hangover quickly became a fan favorite and a recent staple at her live shows. This St. Louis native was also recognized and honored from her home state of Missouri, on behalf of Governor Parson, for her endless dedication to her craft and for being a role model to her younger fans. She has combined her childhood love of country music with her talent for writing relatable lyrics to create a mature and refreshing sound within the country genre. www.MollyLovette.com
NOELLE TOLAND: This passionately captivating country artist brings a soulful sound to country music, mixed with modern and classic 90 elements, which personalizes her own sound and niche. While many assume the genre’s audience is limited exclusively to the south, Noelle, who hails from a 2,000-person vineyard town in North Plains, Oregon is proof that that simply isn’t true. Her latest release Sun Will Rise has been receiving critically-acclaimed praise and the official music video was immediately added to the playlist rotation on The Country Network. This song follows her previously released I Want To See You Again, which features prominent musicians including Grammy award-winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Cropper. With a soulful holiday release right around the corner, and more music to be released in 2023, Noelle shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. www.NoelleToland.com
About Fannie Battle: “Our mission is to provide accessible and affordable high-quality childcare while empowering families to reach their fullest potential. Fannie Battle Day Home continues to provide affordable, high-quality childcare to working Nashville families. Our tuition is based on income and family size and we work families to secure childcare vouchers from the state for those needing extra assistance. Currently, we provide care and education to over 100 children ages six weeks to 12 years old. We are paving the way for a bright future for our children and families by offering academic and enrichment programming that will give them the foundation they need to be successful in school and life.” www.FannieBattle.org
