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RECAP: VERSE SIMMONDS, JOE GIFTED, AVERY WILSON and more attend the October ATL LIVE ON THE PARK SEASON 8 FINALE!
ATL LIVE ON THE PARK SEASON 8 FINALE WITH BMI HONORING CATHERINE BREWTON, JOE GIFTED, AVERY WILSON, SCOTTY CRAM AND VERSE SIMMONDS
Season 8 of the renowned ATL Live on the Park came to a close last night featuring a special artist showcase from performing rights organization, Broadcast Music Inc (BMI). Co-hosted by Boom 102.9’s Ed Lover and MAJIC 107.5 Maria More, ATL Live on the Park is co-produced by entertainment veterans Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols and sponsored by Gentleman Jack, ChooseATL and MAJIC 107.5.
The October show opened up with in-house band Quinn and Jukebox. The band covered music from various R&B artists such as Mario, Jodeci and Musiq Soulchild. Rising artist Scotty Cram (@scottycrammuzic) captivated the audience by opening the show with a guitar performance over his track “Bring Her Back Home”. BMI Trailblazer Avery Wilson (@averywilson) had the crowd on their feet with his powerful throwback voice and stage showmanship. Wilson performed his new hit smash “Song For You”, a remake of the classic Donny Hathaway song that showcased his vocal abilities and why BMI has big hopes for the young star. Atlanta rapper Joe Gifted (@joe_gifted), who is fresh off his summer hit “Water” added his flair to the stage by performing songs “Magic”, “I Don’t Mind” and “Water”. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ATL Live on the Park partnered with Fashion Designer Tracy Nicole to sponsor a breast cancer survivor makeover. Immediately following, the Hip-Hop Pro Legend Award was presented to music industry veteran Catherine Brewton (@C_Brewton). ATL Live on the Park recognized Brewton for her 20-year career in music publishing and philanthropy. Global artist and hitmaker Verse Simmonds closed the night with his hit single “Buy You a Round” and other songs never performed in the United States.
Notables in attendance included: Sean Garrett (Producer, Writer and Artist), Marlo Hampton (BRAVO’s RHOA, Celebrity Stylist), Tracy Nicole (Fashion Designer), Keisha Knight Pulliam (The Cosby Show, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne) and Catherine Brewton (BMI).
ATL Live on the Park will return on in 2018 for Season 9. For more information on ATL Live on the Park, please visit: www.atlliveonthepark.com. Media interested in speaking with Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols, please contact 10 Squared at press@10squaredpr.com .
There are rock stars, and there are psychics — but there is only one Ray Ray Star.
A guitarist, record producer, executive producer, and entertainer who has built a career both on stage and behind the scenes — from touring internationally to co-producing the NBC-aired show Real Music Live — Ray Ray Star defies easy categorization. He’s the rare artist who can shred a guitar solo and then turn around and read the room in ways that go far beyond showmanship.
Known as the Rockstar Psychic — not for ego, but for the undeniable energy that surrounds him — Ray Ray Star is emerging as one of the most intriguing spiritual figures in today’s cultural landscape. He doesn’t announce his abilities. He doesn’t need to.
His work exists in a rare space where spirituality meets artistry. While others may approach psychic work with rigid structure, Ray Ray Star allows the moment to guide him. Those who encounter him often describe the experience not as being “read,” but as being seen — fully, clearly, without pretense.
The rock credentials are unimpeachable. Rock Today Magazine has called his guitar skills “nothing short of mesmerizing — a true rockstar in every sense of the word,” while The Musician’s Tribune described his performances as electric, noting that “his music transcends boundaries and leaves you wanting more.”
But what sets Ray Ray Star apart from the pack is the full dimension of who he is. Sixteen years clean and sober, he blends his recovery journey with his music and psychic work to inspire, entertain, and connect with audiences in a way few can — bridging rock and roll swagger, real-life transformation, and a deep understanding of both the creative and business sides of the entertainment industry.
In a culture that often rewards the loudest voice, Ray Ray Star is proof that impact doesn’t require volume. His influence is building not through proclamation, but through connection — one moment, one reading, one person at a time. The energy speaks for itself. And increasingly, people are listening.
The official website for Ray Ray Star may be found at https://www.rayraystar.com
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