Tony Brown Charged with Domestic Assault

Tony Brown

Tony Brown


Producer Tony Brown posted bond Thursday (Oct. 3) after his wife, Jamie Brown, swore out a warrant for his arrest on Wednesday stemming from domestic assault allegations, according to the Tennessesan.
This week’s arrest resulted from events which transpired in September 2013, when Jamie Brown alleges her husband, 66, pushed and choked her. According to an affidavit, Belle Meade Police later found Jamie Brown with scratches on her body.
The couple was married Feb. 14. This is the fourth marriage for Tony and the second for Jamie.

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus Signs With BMG Chrysalis Nashville

Pictured (L-R): Kos Weaver, EVP at BMG Chrysalis Nashville, Jay DeMarcus and Sara Johnson, Sr. Director, Creative at BMG Chrysalis Nashville.

Pictured (L-R): Kos Weaver, EVP at BMG Chrysalis Nashville, Jay DeMarcus and Sara Johnson, Sr. Director, Creative at BMG Chrysalis Nashville.


Jay DeMarcus, songwriter, producer and one-third of Rascal Flatts, has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with BMG Chrysalis’ Nashville office.
Rascal Flatts’ hits include “Mayberry,” “Bless The Broken Road,” “What Hurts The Most,” “My Wish” and “I Won’t Let Go.” DeMarcus has also achieved success as a record producer. He has been at the helm for Michael English, James Otto, Jason Crabb, Jo Dee Messina and others, and he produced the 2006 release Chicago XXX for the band Chicago.
Kos Weaver, EVP of BMG Chrysalis Nashville, commented, “With his high caliber of talent and numerous accomplishments, we are fortunate to welcome Jay to the BMG family. In addition to being an insanely gifted writer, musician and producer he is also an overall great guy.”
DeMarcus added, “I am so excited to join BMG. They have assembled an incredible team of people and I’m looking forward to working with each one of them; their passion for music and songwriting truly inspires me.”

Committee Seeks To Block New SESAC Rates

rmlcThe Radio Music License Committee has filed paperwork with a request to prevent performing rights organization SESAC from bringing about new royalty rates, reports RAIN. SESAC is expected to reveal a five-year radio industry licensing rate plan; the Radio Music License Committee filed an injunction recently to delay the rate increase until after the lawsuit has been resolved. The RMLC represents radio stations’ rights to utilize music within their terrestrial broadcasts and digital streaming.
In 2012, the RMLC filed an anti-trust complaint in federal court against SESAC. New radio licensing rates were established in May 2012.

Tomlinson Named Chairman of State Film/Music Commission

Troy Tomlinson

Troy Tomlinson


Troy Tomlinson, president and CEO of Sony/ATV Nashville, has been named chairman of the Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission, which represents various entertainment industries across the state, according to the Nashville Business Journal.
Additional new members of the commission include Shaun Silva (owner of TackleBox Films and Forward Post Production), songwriter John Bettis, and Stephen Land (CEO of Jupiter Entertainment).
“I want to thank these talented industry professionals for their service and the invaluable insights they bring to the TFEMC,” Governor Bill Haslam said. “Tennessee has a rich musical heritage and unique entertainment assets, and I look forward to working with the new commission members as we continue to cultivate a business environment that helps the industry thrive.”

Tracy Lawrence To Host Golf Classic Benefitting T.J. Martell

WA_CGC_Flyer-2013_8.5x11Tracy Lawrence is set to host the 7th annual Wirtgen America Celebrity Golf Classic to benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation on Monday, Oct. 14 at the Hermitage Golf Course in Nashville, Tenn.

Lawrence will be joined by Love and Theft, Joe Diffie and others who will be announced soon. To kick off the annual classic, golf balls will be dropped on the course from the air at 7:30 a.m. prior to a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. A post tournament awards reception and lunch will follow.
Additionally, a kick-off reception will take place at downtown Nashville’s Silver Dollar Saloon on Oct. 13 with food, cocktails, music and auction from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
“The Wirtgen American family has been a big supporter of our fundraising goals to help fund the much needed research to assist in curing cancer,” said T.J. Martell Southeast Director Tinti Moffat. “This tournament has been a huge success throughout the years and we know this one, along with the pre-party and live auction the night before, will bring greatly needed funding for the researchers here at Vanderbilt University.”
For further details and registration, visit wirtgengolfclassic.com.

Stars Salute The Military

7d9c2a428fb448adaa289374_371x440Chris Young recently raised over $35,000 for the Stars For Stripes organization, making good on a promise he made to members of his fan club over a year ago. He donated funds from his sold-out  Sept. 30 show at the Los Angeles House of Blues to the charity, which provides celebrity entertainment for U.S. troops overseas. The money raised from his campaign supplemented celebrity tours to the Pacific Rim, Europe and Afghanistan.
Young first became involved with Stars For Stripes in 2009 after touring military bases in Iraq and Kuwait with Craig Morgan on a trip that was filmed as a GAC special. The following year he joined the Board of Directors of the non-profit organization and went on a second overseas tour to Iraq and Kuwait in 2011.
288961f10f6add8b18263f2d_650x237Tim McGraw will perform a special concert in Jacksonville, Fla. Thursday evening (Oct. 10) for military members and their families at the U.S. Naval Station Mayport in honor of Veterans Day. Fans worldwide can also enjoy the “Chase Presents Live From The HomeFront: Tim McGraw” concert as it is broadcast live on the Pentagon Channel and at TimMcgraw.com beginning at 8:45 p.m. EST. Naval Station Mayport is one of three Navy bases in the Jacksonville area and home to nearly 5,000 uniformed service members, their families, and 2,000 Department of Defense civilian employees. More than 1.5 million veterans also call Florida their home.
Since McGraw partnered with Chase and Operation Homefront over a year ago to create the HomeFront program, they have awarded more than 70 mortgage-free homes to wounded warriors and military members in need and will give another one to a deserving family on Nov. 10. With one million service members projected to transition out of the military by 2016, the HomeFront program helps returning veterans successfully transition back to civilian life. Chase has provided more than 600 mortgage-free homes to military families through its nonprofit partners.
“It’s easy for me to show up and play music to honor the men and women who have the really tough jobs,” said McGraw.  “To me, it’s just one small thing I can do to help show how much we appreciate what they put on the line and what these families sacrifice every single day. Since we started this program 18 months ago, I have had the privilege of meeting many service members and their families and have heard many inspiring stories. It’s something I’m proud to do and want to take it as far as we can!”

MusicRowPics: Casey Donahew Band

Casey Donahew Band Artist Visit

Casey Donahew Band Artist Visit


Singer-songwriter Casey Donahew of The Casey Donahew Band visited MusicRow‘s office Wednesday (Oct. 9) to perform songs from his album Standoff.
Donahew, a Burleson, Texas native, grew up roping and riding before launching his music career. The Casey Donahew Band found success without the help of a major label (Donahew and wife Melinda run their own independent outfit) or high-powered management company. The band has been running the Texas circuit for more than a decade, and has built a large following outside the Lone Star state as well. “We sold 3,000 tickets to a show at Billy Bob’s [club in Texas] before we had a show in Nashville,” said Donahew. “We came on when MySpace was a big thing. We got this cool grassroots fire from playing college towns, gained fans, and then took it to the media.”
The group’s 2009 project Moving On sold 32,000 copies and a legion of fans regularly attend shows in and outside of Texas. “It’s a backward way of doing things, but it has given us stability,” said Donahew. “It is our 11th year and every year has been better than the last. Many bands in Texas are playing 80-90 percent Texas shows, while we are about 70/30.”
He performed “Small Town Love,” followed by the band’s recent single “Whiskey Baby” and the tongue-in-cheek tune “Go To Hell.” “This is a ‘You ruined my life,’ anti-love song,” said Donahew, laughing.
For more information, visit caseydonahewband.com.
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Primetime 'Nashville': "I Don't Wanna Talk About It Now"

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Scarlett O’Connor shows off a new look. ABC.com


Deacon (Charles Esten) and Rayna (Connie Britton) grappled with the aftermath of their near-tragic accident in Wednesday evening’s (Oct. 9) episode of Nashville. Rayna’s troubles continued to mount as she confided in producer Liam (Michiel Huisman), who is now back in the picture producing her forthcoming project, that she fears she has permanently damaged her voice after the accident. She also shared plans to leave her longtime label Edgehill Records. The discovery comes at an unfortunate time, as label head Jeff is pushing Rayna to get new music into the marketplace. She also finalized her divorce from Teddy, who had Peggy waiting anxiously in the wings.
Meanwhile, Juliette (Hayden Panettiere) ticked off labelhead Jeff (Oliver Hudson) by refusing to perform at the Edgehill Records stockholders’ party. Instead, she agreed to a performance for media mogul Charlie Wentworth (Charlie Bewley) for an fifth wedding anniversary party for Charlie’s wife. The appearance seemed like a great idea at first, when Juliette performed “Trouble Is,” (penned by Marv Green and Kate York) and welcomes Charlie onstage to play guitar with her band. The occasion turned sour when guitar player/sometimes friend Avery Barkley (Jonathan Jackson) overheard Juliette telling Charlie that Avery is “just on the payroll.” Avery later confronted Juliette about the comment and she threatened to fire him. Later, in true Juliette fashion, the troubled superstar failed to reject romantic advances made by Charlie at the end of the episode.
Rayna, desperate to hide her vocal malfunction and to promote her fledgling Highway 65 label’s sole artist, surprised label head Jeff by allowing Scarlett O’Connor (Clare Bowen) to perform for the execs, when they were expecting a performance by Rayna. Scarlett wowed the audience (especially old flame Gunnar) not only with her new look, but with the song “Waitin'” (penned by Caitlin Rose). The location of the stockholder event, by the way? Downtown Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon.
Several of the Music industry’s favorite haunts made last night’s episode, including clothing store Two Old Hippies, where Will Lexington (Chris Carmack) and Scarlett O’Connor get makeovers in preparation for Edgehill’s stockholder event. Once again, the songs were the stars of the episode, thanks to Will’s performance of “What If I Was Willing” (co-penned by Randy Montana, Billy Montana and Brian Davis) and the performance of “Waitin'”.
In the episode’s most emotional plotline, Deacon finally faced down his demons. He started by allowing doctors to help him repair his damaged hand.
He also talked to Teddy about his relationship with Maddie, saying “I’m not built to be a father.” Fortunately, Teddy didn’t let Deacon get away with it, reminding him that Maddie will be watching everything he does now that she knows Deacon is her biological father. Deacon returned to Alcoholics Anonymous, where with the support of  Coleman (Robert Wisdom), he confessed his own troubled family history. Deacon shared that his father was an alcoholic that beat Deacon’s mother and sister. “When you’re a man, you’re going to be just like me,” his father told him. “Here I am,” Deacon heartbreakingly said, and vowed to not be like his father.
It seems like last night’s episode was good fodder for some more hit song material.

Blake Shelton's 'True Story' Gets Platinum Honors

blakesheltonAfter wrapping up his sold out Ten Times Crazier Tour, Blake Shelton received a platinum plaque in honor of his current album Based On A True Story in Tulsa, Okla. The singer was joined by local radio stations KTGX, KWEN, KVOO, KJKE, along with WMN’s President & CEO, John Esposito and Southwest Regional Promotion Manager, Mark Niederhauser.
Shelton’s single “Mine Would Be You” is currently climbing the charts. Fans can watch the singer on NBC’s The Voice.
 
 
 
 
 

Chris Lane Signs With Big Loud Mountain

Pictured (Front row, L-R): Scott Safford, Chris Lane, Austen Adams.(Back row L-R): Seth England, Chief Zaruk, Joey Moi & Craig Wiseman. Photography credit: Amy Allmand photography

Pictured (Front row, L-R): Scott Safford, Chris Lane, Austen Adams.(Back row L-R): Seth England, Chief Zaruk, Joey Moi & Craig Wiseman. Photography credit: Amy Allmand photography


Singer/songwriter Chris Lane has inked an exclusive deal with Big Loud Mountain. The North Carolina native has played over 500 shows over the past few years, opening for Florida Georgia Line, The Band Perry, the Eli Young Band, and others. He is currently on the road opening select dates on Lee Brice’s The Otherside Tour and Florida Georgia Line’s Official After Party. Big Loud Mountain is a partnership between Big Loud Shirt Industries owner Craig Wiseman, Seth England, producer/writer Joey Moi and veteran artist manager, Kevin “Chief” Zaruk.