The late John Prine will be honored by a musical who’s who during Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine on June 11.
The legendary troubadour died on April 7 due to COVID-19 complications.
Confirmed guests for Picture Show include Courtney Marie Andrews, Dan Auerbach, Kevin Bacon, Brené Brown, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Dave Cobb, Stephen Colbert, Peter Cooper, Iris DeMent, John Dickerson, Mitchell Drosin, David Ferguson, Vince Gill, Jason Isbell, Jeremy Ivey, Jim James, Pat McLaughlin, Bill Murray, Kacey Musgraves, Margo Price, Fiona Whelan Prine, Jack Prine, Tommy Prine, Bonnie Raitt, The Secret Sisters, Kyra Sedgwick, Amanda Shires, Sturgill Simpson, Todd Snider, Billy Bob Thornton, Kurt Vile, Kelsey Waldon, Sara Watkins, Jody Whelan, John Paul White, Rita Wilson and Prine’s longtime band (Kenneth Blevins, David Jacques, Fats Kaplin, Jason Wilber).
Produced by the Prine family and Oh Boy Records, the tribute will feature memories, songs and never-before-seen footage of John, while raising money for three organizations: NAMI, Alive and Make the Road New York.
John was a two-time Grammy winner, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, PEN New England Lyrics Award recipient, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee. John was a recipient of the Recording Academy’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award.
John’s catalog includes iconic songs “Sam Stone,” “Angel From Montgomery,” “Paradise,” “Hello In There,” “Illegal Smile,” “That’s The Way The World Goes ‘Round,” “Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness,” “In Spite of Ourselves,” “You Never Even Called Me By My Name,” “I Just Want To Dance With You” and more. John’s songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Carly Simon, Bette Midler, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band, David Allan Coe and many others.
Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine will debut on June 11 at 6:30 p.m. CT on John’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitch channels.
Blake Shelton’s new Ole Red restaurant/bar/venue in Orlando, Fla., will open on June 19.
Ole Red Orlando was scheduled to open on April 14. However, the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on the plans for the grand opening.
“My birthday is June 18, but Ole Red Orlando is opening June 19, that’s way more important,” says Blake.
Located at the ICON Park development, the planned $15-million Ole Red Orlando project will offer 17,000-square-feet over two levels and will seat approximately 500 guests. The venue will feature live music as well as indoor and outdoor private event areas and a view of The Wheel, one of the world’s largest observation wheels.
Blake is once again teaming with Ryman Hospitality Properties for the Orlando project. Blake and Ryman Hospitality have already opened Ole Red locations in Tishomingo, Okla. (September 2017), Nashville (May 2018) and Gatlinburg (March 2019).
“We’ve brought Ole Red to some of my favorite places, and I’m excited to have another spot for country music fans to have fun with their friends and family,” said Blake. “I think it’s impossible to visit Orlando and not have a good time, and that’s why I know Ole Red is going to fit right in.”
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee softball welcomes back LVFL Megan Rhodes Smith as its new assistant coach for pitching, announced co-head coaches Ralph and Karen Weekly, on Monday.
Smith, a standout pitcher for the Lady Vols from 2005-08, spent the last year as the head coach at Belmont in her hometown of Nashville.
“Ralph and I are thrilled that Megan Rhodes Smith is returning to Rocky Top to join our coaching staff,” said Karen Weekly. “I have watched Megan flourish in her coaching career since she graduated from Tennessee and I believe that she is a rising star in our profession.
“She is a passionate and innovative teacher. She knows what it’s like to step into the circle and face the toughest SEC and post-season competition. Megan held herself to the highest standards as a UT student-athlete, both on and off the field, and will expect the same of our pitching staff. Her character is outstanding and the women of Lady Vol Softball will benefit greatly from her mentorship.”
Prior to her time with the Bruins, Smith spent six seasons focusing on the development of pitchers and catchers at Lipscomb University, and served as the program’s associate head coach from 2018-19.
During her tenure at LU, Smith had an immediate and long-lasting impact assisting in the program’s recent successes. Most recently, the Lady Bisons made appearances in the 2019 and 2014 NCAA Regional tournaments after clinching Atlantic Sun tournament titles.
The team saw individuals garner accolades as well, with four pitchers under her guidance earning Atlantic Sun All-Conference honors, thanks to finishing in the conference’s top five in strikeouts, earned run average (ERA) and wins. In 2018, the Lady Bisons pitching staff finished the season ranked 23rd nationally in ERA. Additionally, the corps led the Atlantic Sun in strikeouts in 2016 and 2017.
Before joining the Lipscomb staff, she spent one season at Western Kentucky. During her stint with the Hilltoppers, the program boasted a 43-18 overall record and earned its first at large bid into the NCAA Tournament.
Smith also has previously served as an assistant coach at both Middle Tennessee State and Charleston Southern, helping the latter to its first 30-win season in program history.
A well-known name on Rocky Top, Smith returns to her alma mater ranking third in program history with a 1.77 career ERA, fourth with 726 career strikeouts and tied for fifth with 67 wins. She holds a spot in UT’s top 10 in nearly every pitching category.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to return to the University of Tennessee and give back to this incredible program,” Smith said. “From the challenges, the successes, the lessons learned, and the amazing people who became part of my life, my time at Tennessee has continued to shape me far past my graduation date.
“I believe in this program and in the women who are part of it. I’d like to thank the Belmont softball team, community, and administration headed by Scott Corley and Renee Schultz for their belief and support. I want to thank Coach Fulmer, Tara Brooks, and Ralph and Karen Weekly for the chance to give my all for Tennessee again. I’m looking forward to working with the next generation of Volunteers.”
Smith was part of one of the program’s most successful stretches as the Lady Vols reached the Women’s College World Series three consecutive years (2005-07) and recorded three 60-plus win seasons in that time and another 50-plus win season in 2008.
Equally competitive in the classroom, Smith earned SEC Honor Roll distinction for three years, culminating with a 3.80 grade point average. She went on to earn a master’s degree in sports studies with a concentration in sports psychology from UT in 2009.
Smith will inherit a diverse pitching staff that includes sophomore Callie Turner (2.67 ERA, 8-7 W/L record), who stepped into the ace role during the abbreviated 2020 season, after Ashley Rogers, who returns as a redshirt sophomore, was temporarily sidelined with an injury. The Lady Vols pitching corps also will include senior Samantha Bender (2.83 ERA, 5-1 W/L) who transferred to UT in 2020 from Iona College and appeared in 13 games. Sophomore utility players Kiki Milloy and Anna Hazelwood also saw time in the circle, while incoming freshman Bailey McCachren, who ranks 14th among pitchers on Extra Innings Softball 2020 Extra Elite 100 List, will round out the squad.What others are saying…
“Congratulations to Megan Rhodes Smith. I’m happy Tennessee is keeping it in the family and hiring someone who cares deeply for the program like only an alumnus can. Megan will have an immediate impact on the pitching staff. Since her playing days, Megan has evolved and grown in her knowledge of pitching, athlete development and coaching the game at an elite level. She is exactly what Tennessee needs right now.” – Monica Abbott, Tennessee 2004-07
“Megan is one of the bright young minds in our coaching profession. I have always admired her keen sense of awareness and desire to continue to learn the best practices in our sport and lead her athletes to success.” – Rachel Lawson, Kentucky softball head coach
“Megan Rhodes-Smith is one of the brightest stars in our profession. She was a key contributor to the success of our pitching staff in our championship season at WKU and went on to help establish a consistent winning tradition at Lipscomb. Megan’s ability to connect with each player on a personal level and establish a bond of trust is one of her many assets. She truly cares for her student-athletes and makes it her mission to help them become their best self. ” – Tyra Perry, Illinois softball head coach
“As a former Volunteer, Megan Rhodes Smith is uniquely qualified to be the pitching coach at the University of Tennessee. She understands what it takes to be successful at that level and is committed to the development of her student-athletes both on and off the field. She has a tremendous work ethic and will do a great job leading the next generation of Tennessee pitchers.” – Jennifer Brundage, Michigan softball assistant coach
“What a sweet homecoming for Megan and the Volunteers! Megan is a fantastic pitching mind. She is creative, inquisitive and a life-long learner. She has successfully developed pitchers at every stop she has had in her professional career. She is extremely familiar with the SEC and is sure to bring passion and energy to the Tennessee program.” – Beth Torina, LSU softball head coach
“Megan is a next level coach and person. She is an incredibly smart mind who makes everyone around her better, and she is a great teacher who genuinely enjoys helping others learn the game. Her ability to impact the mental game of her student-athletes really sets her apart and makes her a coach to rely on. Megan’s standards are extremely high and she strives for & demands excellence on a daily basis from herself and those around her. She is a coach who truly cares about the whole person, and she will be an outstanding addition to the storied Lady Vol program. I’m excited for her to have the opportunity to impact her alma mater now as a coach.” – Kristin Ryman, Lipscomb softball head coach.
United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes TV Special on June 21 will feature performances by Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and more.
Hosted by Harry Connick Jr., the show features Harry and his filmmaker daughter, Georgia Connick, as they take a road trip across the nation in an RV to thank and celebrate essential workers who risk their lives to keep the country safe.
The special will include performances from Harry,John Fogerty, Jamie Foxx, Herbie Hancock, Cyndi Lauper, Little Big Town, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Dave Matthews, Tim McGraw,Irma Thomas, Jon Batiste, Andra Day, Rockin Dopsie and Trombone Shorty. Sandra Bullock, Queen Latifah, Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Renée Zellweger and more will deliver messages to America’s unsung heroes.
United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes will air on June 21, from 8–10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
With that kind of earning power, don’t let your parents talk you out of pursuing your country music dreams. In addition to their earnings from touring and album/single sales, Forbes noted that Luke pulls in an estimated $12 million per season for his work as a judge on American Idol, while Blake rakes in an estimated $13 million per season for his role on The Voice.
Kylie Jenner topped this year’s list with $590 million, followed by Kanye West (#2, $170 million), Roger Federer (#3, $106.3 million), Cristiano Ronaldo (#4, $105 million) and Lionel Messi (#5, $104 million).
Forbes’ 2019 list featured two country artists:
No. 78: Luke Bryan, $42.5 million
No. 95: Zac Brown Band, $38.5 million
Forbes‘ 2018 list featured three country artists:
No. 45: Luke Bryan, $52 million
No. 59: Garth Brooks, $45.5 million
No. 87: Kenny Chesney, $37 million
Forbes’ 2017 list featured seven country artists.
No. 26: Garth Brooks, $60 million
No. 53: Kenny Chesney, $42.5 million
No. 55: Luke Bryan, $42 million
No. 71: Dolly Parton, $37 million
No. 83: Toby Keith, $34.5 million
No. 83: Florida Georgia Line, $34.5 million
No. 98: Jason Aldean, $32.5 million
photos: Blake Shelton by NCD; Luke Bryan by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com
The Today show’s 2020 Citi Summer Concert Series lineup will feature a number of country stars in its varied lineup, including Blake Shelton, the Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts & More.
Performances will be virtual with no live audience, until further notice. Additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tune in to NBC to see the performances. All shows (except when noted) will be broadcast Friday mornings on the Today show.
Today Citi Summer Concert Series
June 12 – Andra Day
July 3 – Kelly Clarkson
July 24 – Blake Shelton
July 31 – Alanis Morissette
TBD – Dixie Chicks
TBD – Chloe x Halle
TBD – Rascal Flatts
TBD – Freestyle Love Supreme and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Rick Russo, sports director at our television partner WVLT, invited me to join him on a video Zoom call to discuss UT athletics topics including recruiting, this year’s team, the return of players to campus workouts, college football this fall and much more. Portions of it aired Friday on the WVLT newscasts, including at 11pm, as well as on their website. You can watch that video to see my thoughts on all those topics and more below. Thanks to Rick for the invite!
Peyton Manning & Erika Brown / Credit: UT Athletics
On Sunday, June 7, NFL legend and VFL Peyton Manning and American Record holder and 2020 Tennessee graduate Erika Brown will appear in YouTube’s, “Dear Class of 2020.”
The virtual ceremony is set to stream on YouTube Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
“Dear Class of 2020” features a festival-style lineup while incorporating traditional commencement-day themes with keynote speakers. Manning and Brown will appear in pre-recorded messages and join more than two dozen celebrities and artists in celebrating the graduating class of 2020.
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will deliver the commencement address, while Beyoncé will send an inspirational message to the graduates.
The programming will feature guest appearances from Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato, Janelle Monáe, Billy Porter and more.
There will also be musical performances by Lizzo, Camila Cabello, Chloe x Halle and Maluma. A virtual tassel turn, led by Katy Perry, will lead YouTube’s celebration into a grad-night party headlined by BTS, along with performances by CNCO and Megan Thee Stallion.
Other celebrities joining in the celebration include, Tom Hanks, Bill and Melinda Gates, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ciara and Russell Wilson. Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Kerry Washington, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will also join in honoring the Class of 2020.
A complete list of artists, celebrities and influencers participating in the celebration can be found below.
Commencement Speakers:
President Barack Obama ● Michelle Obama ● Beyoncé Knowles-Carter ● BTS ● Lady Gaga ● Secretary Robert M. Gates ● Sundar Pichai ● Secretary Condoleezza Rice ● Malala Yousafzai
Performances By:
BTS ● Chloe x Halle ● CNCO ● Lizzo + The New York Philharmonic ● Maluma ● Katy Perry ● Megan Thee Stallion ● A Performance of “Beautiful Day” Produced by Finneas, featuring Leon Bridges, Camila Cabello, Noah Cyrus, Ty Dolla $ign, Cynthia Erivo, Khalid, Tove Lo, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Ben Platt ● A Performance of “Still I Rise” featuring Madison Calley, Misty Copeland, Naya Lovell, Janelle Monáe, Shonda Rhimes, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelly Rowland, Yara Shahidi
Appearances By:
JJ Abrams ● Ray Allen ● La La Anthony ● Jack Black ● Ian Book ● Tom Brady ● Erika Brown ● Jenna Bush Hager ● Andy Cohen ● Stephen Colbert ● Lana Condor ● Cindy Crawford & Kaia Gerber ● Joseph Gordon Levitt ● DJ D-Nice ● Snoop Dogg + Martha Stewart ● Billie Eilish ● Missy Elliott ● Bill & Melinda Gates ● Evan Goldberg ● Jake Gyllenhaal ● Mark Hamill ● Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson ● Michael B. Jordan ● Colin Jost ● Rupi Kaur ● Courtney Kemp ● Keegan Michael Key ● Alicia Keys ● Jimmy Kimmel ● Jennifer Lopez ● Demi Lovato ● Peyton Manning ● Camila Mendes ● Shawn Mendes ● Hasan Minhaj ● Natalie Morales ● John Mulaney ● Katelyn Ohashi ● Chris Pine ● Antoni Porowski ● Billy Porter ● Seth Rogen ● Phoebe Robinson ● Michael Strahan ● Taylor Swift ● Daisy Ridley ● Justin Timberlake ● Gabrielle Union & Dwayne Wade ● Kerry Washington ● Russell Westbrook ● Russell Wilson & Ciara ● The Cast Of Euphoria – Angus Cloud, Jacob Elordi, Barbie Ferreira, Storm Reid, Zendaya ● The Cast of Schitt’s Creek – Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy, Jenn Robertson, Emily Hampshire, Noah Reid, Karen Robinson, Sarah Levy, Rizwan Manji ● The Cast of The Simpsons
Featured YouTube Creators:
Jackie Aina ● AsapSCIENCE ● Jade Bowler ● Emma Chamberlain ● Nikkie De Jager ● Dude Perfect ● John Green ● Zane Hijazi & Heath Hussar ● Mr. Kate ● Sal Khan ● Prajakta Koli ● Liza Koshy ● Margot Lee ● Vanessa & Veronica Merrell ● Sasha Morga ● Mark Rober ● The Try Guys
Willie Nelson and wife Annie Nelson are teaming with Paul Simon and Edie Brickell to organize A Night for Austin, a fundraising event on June 10 at 8 p.m. CT to benefit the Austin Community Foundation.
The two-hour, commercial-free, telethon-style fundraiser will benefit the Austin Community Foundation in Austin, Texas, which, like much of the country, has suffered from the COVID-19 closures. Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World for his plethora of live shows on any given night.
The fundraiser will feature performances from Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Vince Gill, Bonnie Raitt, Ryan Bingham, and more, with appearances by Ethan Hawke, Renée Zellweger, Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson and more.
All proceeds will be managed by the Austin Community Foundation to be distributed directly to MusiCares Austin, HAMM, Central Texas Food Bank, Six Square, Southern Smoke Foundation, Red River Cultural District, and People Fund.
The event will be live-streamed at 8 p.m. CT on anightforaustin.com and on Twitch TV, as well as televised on CBS Austin.
Full Lineup: Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, John Hiatt, Jerry Douglas, Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs, Ryan Bingham, Black Pumas, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, Augie Meyers with Los Texmaniacs, Flaco Jiménez with Los Texmaniacs, Patty Griffin, Alejandro Escovedo, Willie Nelson, Lukus Nelson, Gary Clark Jr., Britt Daniel (Spoon), Jimmie Vaughan and The Tilt-a-Whirl Band, David Ramirez, Charlie Sexton with Doyle Bramhall II, Terry Allen, Norah Jones, James Taylor, Ethan Hawke, Renée Zellweger, Woody Harrelson, and Owen Wilson.
MLB great Todd Helton is one of five individuals with ties to Tennessee Athletics who have been selected as part of the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame 2020 induction class.
The inductees joining Helton—who was a dual-sport star at UT from 1993-95—are former UT baseball coach Mark Connor (1988-89), former Lady Vols basketball player Gloria (Scott) Deathridge (1971-74), former football player Clark Duncan (1977-78, 80) and former men’s basketball player Steve Hamer (1992-96).
Football VFL and prominent NFL television analyst Charles Davis will serve as the program’s guest speaker.
Three others with UT connections will be honored as GKSHOF award winners for 2020. Current football standout Trey Smith is this year’s recipient of the Pat Summitt “Ignite Greatness” Award. Football VFL and Super Bowl champion Dustin Colquitt (2001-04) has been selected as the Pro Athlete of the Year. And longtime UT faculty member and honorary letterman Buck Jones will receive the GKSHOF Special Recognition Award.
Due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no in-person induction ceremony this year. Instead, the inductees will be honored during a televised one-hour special on CW-affiliate WBXX on Tuesday, July 21 starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Fans interested in supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley through a virtual sponsorship for the 39th annual induction ceremony can do so HERE. Donations will provide Boys & Girls Clubs in Knox, Blount, Loudon and Anderson counties with much needed resources to continue to serve young people as those communities respond to, and recover from, the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since 1982, the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony has celebrated Knoxville sports with some of the area’s finest sports achievers. Each year, 10 local individuals are inducted into the Hall of Fame for their achievements in athletics, coaching, sports administration or officiating.
MARK CONNOR
Connor served as the head baseball coach at Tennessee in 1988 and 1989. He also spent five seasons as the program’s pitching coach from 1974-78, helping lead the program to four winning seasons in that span.
However, Connor is best known for his decorated career as an MLB assistant coach, which included stints with the New York Yankees (1984-87, 1991-92), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998-00), Toronto Blue Jays (2001-02), Texas Rangers (2003-08) and Baltimore Orioles (2011).
During Connor’s time as the pitching coach for the Diamondbacks, Randy Johnson won back-to-back National League Cy Young Awards in 1999 and 2000. Connor also spent a handful of seasons as a pitching coach in the minor leagues, including two years with the Knoxville Smokies in 1994 and 1995.
GLORIA (SCOTT) DEATHRIDGE
Gloria (Scott) Deathridge spent three years on the Tennessee women’s basketball team, playing for coach Margaret Hutson from 1971-74.
During her time with the team, UT compiled a 54-12 record, capped by a 25-2 mark in 1974 and a third-place finish that season at the AIAW Region II Championships in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
A two-time all-state player from Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, Tennessee, Deathridge made the UT squad after a 30-player tryout in Alumni Gym in 1971. She would later earn a spot on the Eastern Region USA All-Star Team that had the opportunity to represent its country vs. the USSR.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UT, she enjoyed a career with TVA from 1975-2005, retired and then transitioned into a second career in real estate. She spent eight years serving on the Knox County Board of Education and has been involved with a number of other boards and organizations, including the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Leadership Knoxville, UT Chancellor’s Associates and the YMCA Black Achievers Program among others.
CLARK DUNCAN
Duncan signed with the Vols and head coach Johnny Majors after a standout prep career at Unicoi County High School in his hometown of Erwin, Tennessee. A three-year letterman, he was Tennessee’s starting free safety in 1978.
Following his collegiate playing days, Duncan embarked on a highly successful career as a high school coach (football and softball) and administrator at multiple Knoxville-area schools.
STEVE HAMER
Hamer was a four-year starting post player for Tennessee from 1992-96. A native of Grand Junction, Tennessee, he played in 104 games during his time with the Vols, racking up a total of 1,418 career points. He ranks 21st on the school’s all-time scoring list.
To date, Hamer is one of just six 7-footers ever to suit up for the Vols. During his final two seasons in Knoxville, 1994-95 and 1995-96, he led Tennessee in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots.
Following his senior season, Hamer was selected in the second round of the 1996 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics.
In recent years, the UT graduate has worked as a color analyst on select SEC Network basketball telecasts as well as occasionally filling in on Vol Network radio broadcasts.
TODD HELTON
Helton is one of the greatest players in the history of Tennessee baseball. The Knoxville native was a two-sport athlete during his time at UT, staring on the football and baseball teams. Helton spent three seasons as a backup quarterback for the Vols, appearing in 12 games. While Helton was a talented football player, the baseball diamond is where he truly excelled.
Helton was a standout pitcher and hitter for the Big Orange, helping lead the program to the College World Series in 1995 after a record-breaking season in which he hit .407 with 20 home runs and a school record 92 runs batted in. On the mound, Helton went 8-2 with a 1.66 ERA and set a single-season record with 12 saves. He was a three-time All-American and was named the National Player of the Year by multiple outlets as a junior in 1995. To this day, Helton still holds program records for career home runs (38), RBI (238), walks (147) and saves (23).
Following his record-breaking collegiate career, Helton was selected by the Colorado Rockies with the eighth overall pick in the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft. Helton spent all 17 years of his MLB career with the Rockies, becoming arguably the greatest player in the franchise’s history. He is the Rockies’ career leader in games played (2,247), at bats (7,962), runs (1,401), hits (2,519), total bases (4,292), doubles (592), home runs (369), RBI (1,406), walks (1,335) and intentional walks (185). In 2007, Helton helped lead Colorado to its first World Series appearance in franchise history.
Helton racked up a long list of awards and accolades during his Major League career, including five All-Star appearances, four Silver Slugger Awards, three Gold Gloves and a league batting title (2000). Helton’s No. 17 jersey was retired by the Rockies in 2014.
