Industry Ink (6-12-13)

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) was the object of a derisive advertising campaign on Tuesday (June 11) in Los Angeles. The campaign is reportedly the work of CAA’s rival agency William Morris Endeavor (WME). According to the LA Times, ads installed at the Westfield Century City mall featured the word “CAAN’T,” in CAA’s signature red-and-white color scheme. The ads referenced a recent New York Post Page Six column that claimed a CAA client was unhappy with his or her representation.

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Americana music duo Carolina Story has signed with the Texas-based Lee Crosby Agency. “We are proud to announce that Carolina Story has come on board with us,” Trey Newman, founder of the Lee Crosby Agency, said. “With their upcoming album release, we are excited to represent their touring in the upcoming year. “

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SESAC songwriter Allen Salmon has signed with Razor & Tie Publishing for representation.
The Nashville-based singer/songwriter/producer stopped by SESAC’s Nashville headquarters with Razor & Tie Publishing executives to celebrate the deal.

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Photographer Russ Harrington and painter Brenda Harrington will launch an exhibit showcasing their art at Nashville’s Chromatics Second Floor Gallery (625 Fogg Street). The exhibit, titled Mr. & Mrs., will run from June 13 through Aug. 16. An opening reception will be held tomorrow (June 13) from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Chromatics Second Floor Gallery.
Russ Harrington has photographed album and publicity artwork for Carrie Underwood, Lauren Alaina, Reba, Kellie Pickler, Miranda Lambert, Sara Evans, Loretta Lynn, Taylor Swift, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Nikki Taylor, Melinda Doolittle, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Alan Jackson, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Darius Rucker, Brooks & Dunn, Trace Adkins, Rascal Flatts, Kirk Franklin, Faith Hill and many others.