Industry Ink (4-26-13)

Chris Janson was invited to become an honorary “Friends and Family” member of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on April 23. His current single, “Better I Don’t,” will be featured on his debut full-length album produced by Keith Stegall (Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Band), which is expected for release later this year via Bigger Picture Group.

Pictured (L-R): Kyle Young (Director, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum), Jay Orr (Vice President, Programs), Rachel Weingartner (Membership Manager, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) and Chris Janson. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) was in Washington D.C. earlier this week, hosting a Songwriter Congressional Briefing with BMI songwriters Claude Kelly and Luke Laird. BMI  continued to focus on advocating for the value of music and educating about the craft of songwriting and the compensation process.

Pictured (L-R): BMI songwriter Claude Kelly, Chairman Howard Coble, Congresswoman Dr. Judy Chu, BMI songwriter Luke Laird, Congressman Marsha Blackburn and BMI President and CEO Del Bryant.

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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.

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