Industry Pics
Songwriter of the Year Party
EMI Music Publishing and This Music teamed to host the Nashville Songwriter of the Year party at The Boudry during the recent festivities surrounding the CMA Awards. EMI Music Publishing celebrated wins by Hillary Scott (SESAC Songwriter of the Year), and Rhett Akins and Dallas Davidson (BMI Songwriters of the Year). This Music toasted Ben Hayslip winning ASCAP Songwriter of the Year.
(L-R): EVP/GM EMI Nashville Ben Vaughn, Ben Hayslip, Hillary Scott, Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, and This Music owner Rusty Gaston.
Robert Earl Keen’s Ryman Debut
Robert Earl Keen received a warm welcome when he performed at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for the first time. He played a mash-up of his winding story songs, feel-good sing-a-longs and new material off his eleventh studio album, Ready for Confetti, which hit No. 1 on the Americana Music Chart in October.
Keen backstage with his BMI team (L-R): BMI’s Mark Mason and Clay Bradley, Robert Earl Keen, The Ryman’s Brian Wagner, and BMI’s Jody Williams. Photo: Steve Lowry
Craig Campbell Visits MTSU Students
The Middle Tennessee State University CMA EDU chapter welcomed publicist Craig Campbell as a guest speaker during a recent meeting. The students received an inside look at his role, including how an artist’s publicity activities are booked and coordinated with the record label and management. Campbell also gave a brief overview of his career in the industry and offered advice.
(L-R): MTSU CMA EDU chapter President Angela Johnson, and VP Becca Roberson; CMA Manager of Strategic Partnerships Sarah McGrady; and Campbell Entertainment Group President Craig Campbell. Photo: Wes Perry
