Photos: Capitol Street Party, ACL, Gloriana, BJE Conference

Last night’s (9/21) Capitol Street Party drew a crowd of over 12,000 fans to Demonbreun Street to watch as artists Eric Paslay, Eric Church and headliner Alan Jackson perform. New EMI Nashville recording artist Jon Pardi kept the party going into the late hours of the night after the show at the Tin Roof.

(L-R): Capitol Records Nashville SVP of Promotion Steve Hodges, SVP Cindy Mabe, Pardi, Capitol Records Nashville President and CEO Mike Dungan, Jackson, Paslay, Capitol Records Nashville COO Tom Becci.

Eric Church onstage at the Capitol Street Party. Photo: Christie King

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BMI’s songwriter stage during Austin City Limits Sept 16-18 drew large crowds and showcased artists from across the nation in a variety of genres such as blues, folk-rock, hip-hop and country. Performers from Nashville, the U.K., the Midwest, New York, and Texas all took turns sharing songs for the large live music event.

(L-R): BMI’s Clay Bradley; BMI stage performers James Guldry and Matthew DeMaio of the Kingston Springs, Chancellor Warhol, Jon Pardi and Ian Ferguson and Alexander Geddes of the Kingston Springs; and BMI’s Mark Mason. Photo: Erika Goldring

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Emblem/WMN’s Gloriana gathered for a photo following the group’s performance before the CRS board members in Nashville on September 15.

(L-R): CRS' Bill Mayne; Emmis/Indianapolis' Charlie Morgan; Gloriana's Tom Gossin, Rachel Reinert and Mike Gossin; WQYK/Tampa's Mike Culotta; WMN's Chris Stacey and John Esposito. Photo: Kristen England

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Belmont University recently held its 2011 Best Job Ever conference, an annual event focusing on music and entertainment trends, evolving job opportunities, and industry networking. This year’s conference featured Emmy Award winning video director George J. Flanigen giving the keynote speech. Flanigen encouraged the audience of aspiring professionals to “get out into the mix and get to work!”

George Flanigen (center) with student organizers.