PLA Media Artists’ Charitable Presence At Christmas 4 Kids Bus Show Radiates The True Meaning Of Christmas Spirit
PLA Media’s Chad Chapin (Century Drive) and Jordan Asher dedicated a piece of their holiday season giving back to the greater Nashville community by participating in the annual Christmas 4 Kids Bus Show on Dec. 11. Also contributing to this heartwarming cause were artists and personalities such as four-time platinum album earning 3 Doors Down, Noah Thompson, and Tyler Farr.
“At the end of the event, my heart was so full,” exclaims Chapin. “This was my first time as a part of Christmas 4 Kids and it won’t be my last. I had a blast giving tours of the inside of our tour bus to so many kids and their families. We usually don’t get to be one-on-one with fans like this, so that made it extra special.”
“For me, being a part of the Christmas 4 Kids event is such a special thing,” states Asher. “In all honesty, it is one of my top five favorite experiences in the entire year no matter what has happened for the rest of it. I was never able to have Christmas myself as a child so it really means the world to me to be asked to contribute and add to the magic. The idea of bringing a smile to someone and maybe empower their dreams a bit further by being there to tell them they can do and be anything they wish to is the magical thread. I am extremely grateful to be invited amongst all the many musicians and artist, many of whom I am inspired by. I wish a Merry Christmas to everyone, and thank you Christmas 4 Kids for bringing such a beautiful two days into all of our worlds.”
Through the impactful initiatives of Christmas 4 Kids, nearly 108,000 presents have been distributed to families in need, benefiting an impressive 9,000 children in the Nashville area during the joyous 2023 Christmas season.
About Christmas 4 Kids
Christmas 4 Kids is a nonprofit organization that has been in existence for over 35 years providing many children, each year, with their very own shopping spree. The funds generated by the organization throughout the year are used to give over 400 children a day-long Christmas shopping excursion. The special day consists of a chauffeured trip from their school aboard an entertainer’s luxury tour bus, dinner and a party hosted by Santa and Mrs. Claus. To wrap up the day, the tour buses journey to the Hendersonville, Tennessee Walmart, where the kids receive a brand-new winter coat, and around $150 to spend however they choose.
Follow Christmas 4 Kids Online:
Website: christmas4kids.org
Facebook: Christmas 4 Kids
Twitter: @NashvilleC4K
About Century Drive
Century Drive is a four-piece country-rock band made up of two sets of brothers hailing from Bend, Oregon. Corey and Casey Parnell and Chad and Lonnie Chapin are all sons of preachers that are using their ingrained devotion and conviction to write, record, and release their own lane of Pacific Northwest, pavement-pounding country rock.
Their storytelling and brotherly harmonies are celebrated among some of Nashville’s hottest songwriters, including 17-time number one writer Brian White who said, “The first time I stepped in the room to write with Century Drive I knew something special was happening. The energy and vibe were simply contagious. Unbelievable musicians, great singers, and songs set the bar high. I’m a huge fan.”
The Parnells approached the Chapins to write songs in the early days of the pandemic, and their whiskey-fueled all-nighters have resulted in a catalog of songs that punch through as they blaze their own trail in the Country genre.
After teasing their audience with a string of singles, the group debuted their sound on an EP in 2022 titled Staring at Stars. That project landed a spotlight on CMT and The Country Network in addition to profiles in MusicRow Magazine, AntiMusic, The Digital Journal, The Country Note, Country in the UK, The Bend Bulletin, News Break, Broadway World, Center Stage Magazine, and more. The title track was also featured on the official Academy of Country Music’s New Music Friday Playlist alongside Jason Aldean, Reba McEntire, Maren Morris, Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Chris Young.
Before banding together for this group, they garnered success across a variety of genres and built a brotherhood friendship spanning more than two decades. Lonnie is the band’s Grammy and Dove award-winning bassist and Gospel Music Hall Of Fame alum as a member of the Christian rock band Petra. He also co-wrote the #1 hit song If I Had To Die For Someone for Petra before becoming a founding member of the Grammy-nominated band Tait with his brother Chad. Chad is a Grammy-nominated drummer, Dove award winner,12-time BMI Music award winner, and recipient of the legendary BMI “Song Of The Year” award for his song To Ever Live Without Me. Lead vocalist and country songwriter Corey Parnell has shared stages with noteworthy artists Kris Kristofferson, Trace Adkins, and Lindsay Ell, and has co-written songs for Steve Fee and Shannon Bex of Danity Kane. His brother and lead guitarist Casey has recorded, written, and produced for Shannon Bex of MTV’s super group Danity Kane and Thunderstorm Artis of NBC’s The Voice.
This year, Century Drive will be releasing new singles as they continue to build audiences of fans across the globe.
Connect with Century Drive:
Website: centurydriveband.com
Facebook: @centurydriveband
Instagram: @centurydriveband
Twitter: @Centurydrive
TikTok: @Centurydrive
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About Jordan Asher
Jordan Asher is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter. He is best known for his work with the Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and performance artist Alan Parsons. In 2019, Asher appeared as a featured vocalist on tour with Parsons, both internationally and domestically, performing one of the charting hits from Parsons’ new album, The Secret, which Asher is also a co-writer and featured vocalist on. Amongst Asher’s solo material, he also wrote and performed the title track The NeverEnding Show for the live in concert DVD, Blu-Ray and vinyl global release of “Alan Parsons Live In The Netherlands: The NeverEnding Show.”
Jordan graduated from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences with studies focused on sound engineering and record production. After graduation and time spent in the production environment, his inherent passion and love for singing became the forefront of his focus. After a year of cutting his teeth at East Iris Studio in Nashville, TN, Asher decided to move back to California where he and his best friend, renowned drummer Danny Thompson, formed their own original band. Currently, Jordan works closely with producer Alan Parsons in his newly built state of the art studio ParSonics located in Southern California, where they are recording new and original material to be released. Jordan resides in Nashville with his wife Tabitha and their two cats.
Follow Jordan online:
Website: jordanashermusic.com
Facebook : JordanAsherMusic
Instagram : @jordanasherofficial
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