Get Your Music on Amazon!
Get Your Music - and everything else - on Amazon! All purchases made on Amazon through this link earn a commission for Jesusfreakhideout.com!

JFH Music News Report

Rocketown Announces New Executive Director Kenny Alonzo As Organization Continues To Grow






RSS Icon


NEWS SOURCE: The M Collective
April 24, 2017

Nashville, Tenn. (April 24, 2017) - Rocketown, a faith-based youth outreach facility located in the heart of downtown Nashville, has announced Kenny Alonzo as their new Executive Director. With two decades of experience in serving the Nashville community through non-profit organizations, Alonzo will join the tenured programs and services Rocketown continues to provide to the youth of Nashville.

"We are so very grateful and excited that Kenny Alonzo is joining the Rocketown team as our new Executive Director," shares Rocketown Founder and GRAMMY® winner Michael W. Smith. "Kenny’s love and passion for youth, in particular disadvantaged youth, and ministry is contagious. I fully believe that Rocketown’s best days are ahead and Kenny is the perfect leader to guide our staff and young people in the right direction”.  

Alonzo has served for the last twelve years with the YMCA of Middle Tennessee Association in various positions with the most recent being the Executive Director of their downtown location. He has over 20 years experience in the nonprofit industry holding positions in education, youth ministry, inner-city outreach, high school and college athletics, foundation work and the YMCA.

"Our Board set a high bar, seeking a proven CEO who is a minister at heart," adds Kent Wood, Rocketown Board Chair. "We found that person in Kenny Alonzo, and I couldn't be more excited to have him at the helm of Rocketown."

Rocketown is well-known for their youth ministry but also arts enrichment programs, sports leagues, Nashville’s only all ages music venue, and expansive skatepark. The youth-only recording studio, improv acting classes, and music and vocal lessons are free and open to students in 5-12 grade - year round.

About Rocketown
Founded in 1994 by Contemporary Christian Music Artist Michael W. Smith, Rocketown is a faith-based youth outreach facility in the heart of Downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Their programs and services nurture the mind, body and spirit of each young person who comes through the doors. They engage youth through attraction-based facilities and programs, like the skatepark, live music and concert venues, Coffee & Snack Bar, and afterschool academic enrichment and creative arts programs. Once youth are engaged and have become part of the Rocketown community, staff introduce them to more Ministry-centered programs like the weekly Skate Church and Family Dinner gatherings.

Get Connected with Rocketown
Website // www.rocketown.com


For more info on Michael W. Smith, visit the JFH Artists Database.

###

 



Leave a Comment

 

 

News Report Archives

[2026]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2025]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2001 - Present]
Visit our complete MUSIC NEWS ARCHIVE

 



Return to Main News Page

 

 

 

                 
Get the new FREE JFH MP3 compilation -- Vol. 14!

Search JFH



This Friday, January 23, 2026
ALBUMS
JusJames WHIL3 U WAIT - EP [Polished Arrow]
Jamie MacDonald Jamie MacDonald [Capitol CMG]

SINGLES
Gracie Binion Hosanna - Single [BEC]
CAIN So Long Sad Songs - Single [Provident]
Dubem Lately - Single [Syntax]
Jason Dunn Divided States of America - Single (independent)
ELEOS Fool's Gold - Single [Ocean House]
Griffin Mega Church - Single [Polished Arrow]
Amber Lynn Yahweh (Your Will Your Way) - Single [Sonlite]
Ian Austin, Brice Davis Like The Prodigal (Come Home) - Single [Ocean House]
Troy Patterson Creating Something - Single [Syntax]

Heather Suzanne Kingdom Walls - Single [Ocean House]
tylerhateslife mental health (heaven's remix) - Single [Syntax]
Zane Walls NAH UH - Single (independent)
Katy Weirich The River - Single [Wings]

Next Tuesday, January 27, 2026
SINGLES
Pipe Bomb I Will Kill The Worst Parts Of Myself - Single (independent)

Next Friday, January 30, 2026
ALBUMS
Dreamers let love be your highest goal. - EP [DREAM Worship]
Kingdmusic JOY (independent)
Eddy Mann The Unveiling [MTS]
We The Kingdom Dear Jesus [Capitol CMG]

SINGLES
John Long The Perfect Love of Christ - Single [Ocean House]
Mainstream Worship & Josh Daughtry Fresh Start (Live) - Single [DREAM Worship]
Seph Schlueter Life With You - Single [Provident/Sony]


For all release dates, click here!
 

Check out JFH's Lloyd in his first-ever childrens book!
Need proofreading and editing help? We've got you covered! Click here to learn more
Check out depositphotos for royalty free images