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 .