Renowned Nashville Guitar Artist Rob Hendon to Present the Official Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Artwork in Victory Lane

NASHVILLE, TN – August 5, 2023 – Artists Jay DeMarcus, Jason Crabb and Jason Scheff will join voices to sing the National Anthem for the The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix NTT INDYCAR Series race on Sunday, August 6th with a start time at 11:30am CST on NBC.  Jay DeMarcus All-Stars will perform the National Anthem LIVE at 11:11am CST prior to the race. 

Following a wildly successful music career as the bassist, pianist, harmony vocalist, songwriter and producer of superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts, Jay DeMarcus brought his unparalleled experience to the industry, launching his rising record label, Red Street Records, in 2018.  After 17 #1 hits, over 33m albums sold and more than 40 trophies earned from the ACA, ACM, AMA, CMA, People’s Choice and more, the GRAMMY-winning producer has opened the door for Christian and County acts alike to thrive under his expertise. DeMarcus has worked with such acts as the legendary band Chicago, Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks, Shenandoah and Reba and was also honored in 2020 for his work producing Jason Crabb’s album Unexpected which was named “Best Roots Gospel Album” by The Recording Academy.

One of Gospel and Christian music’s most iconic voices, Kentucky-born Jason Crabb has been honored with two GRAMMY® Awards and 22 GMA Dove Awards, the latter including nods for Artist, Male Vocalist, and Song of the Year. He is the youngest member inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, and his hometown of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, has paid tribute with a street in his name. Since his first solo release in 2009, he has performed on many of the world’s most prestigious stages, such as Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, the Brooklyn Tabernacle, and Billy Graham’s final crusade. Crabb’s electrifying stage presence, powerhouse vocals and magnetic personality have endeared him to millions across the world through extensive personal appearances, media coverage, and social media, including over 20 million views on YouTube.

Singer, songwriter and bassist Jason Scheff is most known as the bassist and lead vocalist for the band Chicago, one of the longest-running and best-selling music groups of all time, for over 30 years.  After leaving Chicago in 2016, Scheff participated as a judge for American Super Group and has now joined Jay DeMarcus in the group Generation Radio.

In addition, renowned Nashville artist Rob Hendon, known as The Original Guitar Painter, will serve as the Official Artist of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix and has created a one-of-a-kind painting to be presented in Victory Lane along with the Cumberland Cup trophy. Hendon’s name is synonymous with guitars in the art world across the globe.  His guitar art can be seen in celebrity homes, lobbies and conference rooms at companies like Bridgestone Arena, Warner Brothers Records, Sony Records, EA Games, Paramount Pictures, Billboard Magazine and the Tennessee Governor’s Mansion just to name a few.

Additionally, beginning at 9:00 AM on The Fish Nashville Stage, Jay DeMarcus will host an inspiring morning of music to include Contemporary Christian hitmakers Jason Crabb, Consumed By Fire, Cade Thompson, and Iveth Luna.

Sunday’s activities will also include the popular Stadium SUPER Trucks, GT America and GR Cup on track, and a post-race concert with fan favorite Tim Dugger immediately after the INDYCAR race.

The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix, an action-packed three-day motorsports festival weekend, features the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, along with INDY NXT, GT America, GR Cup, the Big Machine Spiked Cooler Trans Am TA2 Series, and Stadium SUPER Trucks along with some of the biggest names in entertainment.  

Tickets are still available for Sunday at www.musiccitygp.com/tickets or by calling (615) 270-8705 or via email at tickets@musiccitygp.com.

Tickets for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix are digital, and all fans must adhere to the Nissan Stadium rules and regulations, including the clear bag policy.  For a complete list of FAQs on ticketing and race weekend policies, please visit www.musiccitygp.com.