Industry Ink (6-21-13)

Greg Bates was invited to become an honorary “Friends and Family” member of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.

Pictured (Back Row, L- R): Marc Dennis (CAA), Jeff Krones (CAA), Nikki Burns (Big Machine Label Group), Martha Earls (Sandbox Entertainment), Rachel Weingartner (Membership Manager, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum), Pamela Johnson (Vice President of Development, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum), Jay Orr (Vice President of Museum Programs, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) and Greg Bates. Photo Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

• • •

During the recent CRS Board and Agenda Committee meetings, members got a bit of musical entertainment from Hit Shop artist Weston Burt and Warner Nashville’s Charlie Worsham.

Pictured (L-R): Mike Culotta (CRB/CRS President), Becky Brenner (Albright, O’Malley & Brenner), Weston Burt, Skip Bishop (HitShop Records), Bill Mayne (CRB/CRS Executive Director). Photo Credit: Kristen England.

Pictured (L-R): Bill Mayne (CRS/CRB Executive Director), Charlie Morgan (WLHK), Tim Roberts (WYCD), Shelly Easton (WXTU), Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media), Charlie Worsham, Chris Stacey (Warner Nashville), John Esposito (Warner Nashville), John Shomby (Max Media of Hampton Roads). Photo Credit: Kristen England

• • •

Jo Dee Messina

Jo Dee Messina‘s fans have reached and exceeded her Kickstarter goal, raising $100,000 in 30 days to help fund the recording of Messina’s next album. “The people are the ones that make music possible,” says Messina. “They are the ones that come to the shows, request the songs, and get the records. When I first started the campaign, many folks didn’t get it. The ones that took the time to learn about it got that this project is something we are all doing together. Once again the fans have shown their love and loyalty. I am truly grateful.”

Messina’s Kickstarter campaign officially ends Sunday (June 23) at 9 p.m. ET. According to Kickstarter.com, 831 backers have raised over $111,000, as of this writing.

 • • •

Little River Band

Kirt Webster‘s Webster PR has signed Little River Band for publicity representation. Originally formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975, Little River Band has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. In 2004, Little River Band was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry (ARIA) Hall of Fame.

Wayne Nelson, lead singer and 30+ year member of the band resides in Nashville.

• • •

Job Opening: Entertainment Evolution, an entertainment marketing, management and consultant company, seeks a well-seasoned entertainment dynamo for a non-entry level opening. The ideal candidate will have a firm knowledge of the principals of marketing, day-to-day artist management and publicity. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Compensation is salary, benefits and bonuses based upon experience. For consideration, email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]