[Updated] Industry Ink (8-12-13)

Round Hill Music has signed a co-publishing deal with songwriter/producer Marti Frederiksen. Frederiksen has collaborated with Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Daughtry, Sheryl Crow and Pink, among many others. Frederiksen penned the songs “Jaded” (Aerosmith), “Love Remains The Same” (Gavin Rossdale), “Sorry” (Buckcherry) and “Undo It” (Carrie Underwood), among others.

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The Agency Coalition has signed country music duo Haley & Michaels. Nashville-based Shannon Haley and Ryan Michaels are originally from the Bay Area. Though they grew up just three miles apart, Haley and Michaels met through a mutual guitar player in Nashville. Other acts on the Agency Coalition roster include Josh Gracin, Julie Roberts, Katie Armiger, Nappy Roots, Space Capone, The Delta Saints and more.

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BMG Chrysalis has signed songwriter and artist Doug McCormick. McCormick is represented by William Morris Entertainment and has opened for Luke Bryan, Easton Corbin, David Nail, and Colt Ford. McCormick is currently working on a new EP and is continuing to play upwards of 150 dates per year.

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Nashville’s Johnny Cash Museum has received the GEM rating from AAA. The GEM rating has only been granted to six Nashville attractions, including the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, Gaylord Opryland, the Hermitage, the Upper Room Chapel and Museum, and the Adventure Science Center.
The AAA GEM rating is recommended when requirements are greatly exceeded and the attraction is of exceptional interest. A GEM symbol means the attraction is a must-see for members.
“It’s very humbling to have our museum receive this incredible recognition from such a highly respected organization like AAA,” says founder Bill Miller. “We’ve worked very hard to provide a state-of-the-art, cutting edge, yet warm and personal tribute to Johnny Cash and it’s gratifying to see that those efforts are being enjoyed and appreciated by industry leaders as well as by his fans from around the world.”

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Carrie Underwood and the Country Music Hall of Fame recently celebrated the upcoming release of her first concert DVD, The Blown Away Tour: LIVE, which releases Tuesday (Aug. 13). The event, hosted by Sony Music Nashville, presented Underwood a plaque for her eight-year-career milestones, including sales, airplay and industry awards. She was also honored with a plaque from talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), recognizing highlights from her Blown Away Tour. BMI also presented a plaque for recent Millionaire airplay achievements for “Good Girl,” “Mama’s Song” and “All-American Girl.”