Industry Ink Monday (6/13)
Crystal Shawanda and her label, New Sun Records, have partnered with Nine North Records/Turn Pike Music to promote her new single “Love Enough.” Shawanda has been a part of the country music scene since signing her first record deal with RCA Records/ Sony Music Nashville in 2007. She achieved success with single “You Can Let Go,” particularly in her native Canada.
(L-R): Tom Moran, VP/Promotion & Marketing, Nine North/Turnpike Music; Larry Pareigis, President, Nine North/Turnpike Music; Crystal Shawanda; Jim Dorman, Director of Promotion West/Southwest, Nine North Records
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Doak Turner
Otto Printing & Entertainment Graphics has expanded into the Nashville market, and hired Doak Turner as Account Executive. Headed by Pres. Dave Otto, the company offers products for tours and events including laminated badges, stick-on passes, wristbands, holographic badges, posters, and luggage tags. With a main office in the Cincinnati area, the company has been in business for 30 years. Turner can be reached at (615) 354-6400 and dturner@ottoprint.com. www.OttoPrint.com
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A celebration of life for former music industry publicist Jolene Mercer Dakil will be held Wednesday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Berry Hill office of Luna Chica Records International, 2826 Dogwood Place, Nashville TN 37204. All who knew and loved Jolene are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Happy Tales Humane.
Dakil passed away after an extended illness with liver disease on Saturday, May 28, 2011. She had worked with Garth Brooks, Chris LeDoux, Neal McCoy, Little Texas, Delbert McClinton, and others.
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Creative Director Carol Perdew announces that Springbarrel Songwriter Services, LLC has relocated to 1009 16th Avenue South. Springbarrel offers writer advancement, songplugging and “Star Prep” services for new and upcoming artists.
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The Steep Canyon Rangers have signed with Rounder Records. The band plans to record in October, with a release to follow in early 2012. The Steep Canyon Rangers recently joined iconic comedian Steve Martin on his sophomore album Rare Bird Alert.
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BMI’s East Side Sounds hosted an intimate, outdoor showcase at Rumours East Wine Bar on June 1, featuring an in-the-round set by Kristin Diable, Isaac Hayden, Alvin Love, and Holley Maher.
Pictured (L-R): BMI’s Julie Stuckey, Kristin Diable, Isaac Hayden, Alvin Love, Holley Maher, and BMI’s Beth Laird. Photo: Eric England
Sarah Skates has been a writer and editor in the music business since 2004. She is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
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