Historic 1800s Music Row Building Demolished

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1 Music Square West on April 16, 2014. Photo: @SuzanneSimsLee

The Queen Anne style building located at 1 Music Sq. W. is no more.

Construction crews tore down the iconic building yesterday (4/16) that sat across from ASCAP at the corner of Division and Music Square West (the lower end of 17th Ave. S.). Members of the Music Row community drove by the landmark countless times. According to public records, the building was originally recorded as a single family home with six bedrooms and six baths and is estimated to have been built in 1836, containing 6605 square feet on .52 acres.
ASCAP’s Suzanne Lee shared via Twitter, “It *was* the most gorgeous house on Music Row. R.I.P.” “All of us at ASCAP are mourning the loss of this beautiful landmark,” added Lee. A sentiment undoubtedly shared by many on the Row.
Announced today (4/17), Virgin Hotels, part of the brand established by billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, will open its third U.S. property in Nashville most likely at this location.
Property on The Row is a hot commodity these days. Developments in-the-works include SESAC’s new $20 million home on Music Sq. E., an 18-story mixed-use property at the roundabout at 1515 Demonbreun, and the purchase of Edgehill Village for $9.2 million. Most recently, a group of property owners went before the Metro Planning Commission on March 13 regarding a development at 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 and 64 Music Sq. W.

Word Inks Deal With Curb For Global Film Distribution

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word entertainmentlogo11Word Entertainment has partnered with international feature film production and distribution company Curb Entertainment to distribute Word Entertainment’s faith-based films outside the U.S.
The inaugural slate of films includes The Perfect Summer, My Name Is Paul, The Trail (Let God), Hope for Hurting Hearts, Mother India, Season of a Lifetime, Veil of Tears, and more, which will be showcased at the 2014 CANNES Film Market in Cannes, France.
Word recently launched The Son of God Tour 2014 as a two-hour live event, a Word Entertainment collaboration with producer/actress Roma Downey‘s and producer Mark Burnett‘s company LightWorkers Media.
Curb Entertainment launched in 1984 to concentrate on film production and distribution. The company’s record division is Curb Records.

Glen Campbell Moved to Care Facility

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Glen Campbell


Glen Campbell has been suffering from Alzheimer’s for over three years, and the Grammy-winning singer, 78, has recently moved into a facility, according to people.com
“He was moved to an Alzhemier’s facility last week,” said a family friend. “I’m not sure what the permanent plan is for him yet. We’ll know more next week.”
The Goodbye Tour was filmed for a documentary called Glen Campbell … I’ll Be Me, which will make its debut Friday at the 2014 Nashville Film Festival. The documentary follows Campbell, his wife, and their three adult children as they cope with Campbell’s disease and perform on the road together.

Apple Reportedly Planning Song-Discovery Feature For iOS

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appleApple is reportedly planning a song-discovery feature for its iOS mobile software that will allow users to identify a song and its artist using iPhone or iPad, according to Bloomberg. Apple is reportedly working with Shazam Entertainment, whose technology can identify a song that is playing by obtaining sound from a phone’s microphone and matching that sound against a music database.
The song-identification would be integrated in a way that consumers will not need to separately download it. Among the ways the technology can be used will be through Apple’s voice-activated search feature, Siri, it has been reported.
The company is slated to preview the latest mobile software update, iOS 8, during its annual developer conference June 2 in San Francisco.
The company continues to add new features focusing on music. Last year, Apple introduced iTunes Radio, and had 63 percent of the paid digital download market, according to researcher NPD Group.

Eric Church To Release 'The Outsiders' On Vinyl

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eric_church_outsiders_album_a_lEMI Records Nashville recording artist Eric Church will release a double gatefold vinyl version of his album The Outsiders on Saturday, April 19, in recognition of National Record Store Day. The vinyl package will also include an exclusive album poster.
This is Church’s second vinyl project in honor of National Record Store Day; last year, he released a vinyl version of his live album, Caught in the Act: Live.

The Outsiders (vinyl version) track listing:
Side 1
1. “The Outsiders”
2. “A Man Who Was Gonna Die Young”
3. “Cold One”
4. “Roller Coaster Ride”
Side 2
1. “Talladega”
2. “Broke Record”
3. “Like a Wrecking Ball”
4. “That’s Damn Rock & Roll”
Side 3
1. “Dark Side”
2. “Devil, Devil (Prelude: Princess of Darkness)”
Side 4
1. “Give Me Back My Hometown”
2. “The Joint”
3. “The Outsiders (Extended Version)” – bonus track
4. “Come Together” – bonus track
Church recently announced the launch of The Outsiders World Tour, beginning on Sept. 11 in Bossier City, La. Special guest for the entire tour is Dwight Yoakam, with Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, and Halestorm alternating as opening act. The first tour dates will go on sale this Friday, Apr. 18, with more on-sale dates to be announced soon.

DISClaimer: Baby Acts Steal The Musical Thunder

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John King

John King


The baby acts stole the thunder from the established stars this week. As much as I loved the performances by Jamie O’Neal, Blake Shelton and Johnny Cash, my heart was captured by record makers who have far less experience than those three. Blake looked like he was sailing straight for a Disc of the Day prize, until he was trumped by his label-mate, Frankie Ballard. And then Frankie got the award snatched from him by the even newer Brothers Osborne.
And just as delightful was a total unknown, John King. He wins this edition’s DisCovery Award.
BROTHERS OSBORNE/Rum
Writers: John Osborne/T.J. Osborne/Barry Dean; Producers: Brothers Osborne & Brad Hill; Publishers: WB/All the Kings Pens/Universal-Careers/Barrytones, ASCAP/BMI; EMI Nashville
-Can I have the hands of everyone who’s ready for beach weather? That’s what I thought. Brothers Osborne have a single that will take you there in your mind. Everything is right about this: the hearty singing, the crunchy rhythms, the cool lyric, the vibe, the good-time mood. Play this massively.
COLE SWINDELL/Hope You Get Lonely Tonight
Writers: Cole Swindell/Michael Carter/Tyler Hubbard/Brian Kelley; Producer: Michael Carter; Publishers: Sony-ATV Tree/Sony-ATV Cross Keys/243/Big Loud Mountain, ASCAP/BMI; Warner Bros.
-Swindell’s sophomore single is a torrid invitation to romance with a roaring track backing a fierce tenor vocal performance. Radio ready.

Brothers Osborne


CARISSA LEIGH/Bad Boy
Writers: Carissa Leigh/Marty Dodson/Andrew Fromm; Producer: ToneDef; Publisher: none listed, BMI; 9 North/Little
-The production is messy with too much going on. The melodically weak song does nothing for me.
JOHN KING/Tonight Tonight
Writers: Marshall Altman/Dylan Altman/Andy Cortes; Producer: Marshall Altman & Doug Johnson; Songs of the Galt Line/Razor & Tie/Music of Cal IV/Andy Cortes, BMI; Black River
– Working for a paycheck, but looking forward to nighttime fun. EVERYBODY can relate to this. Especially since it is ridiculously hooky and completely ebullient. Love the guitar-crazy production, frothing rhythm and little electro touches. Who is this guy?
FRANKIE BALLARD/Sunshine & Whiskey
Writers: Luke Laird/Jaren Johnston; Producer: Marshall Altman; Publisher: Songs of Univeral/Creative Nation/Twanging and Slangin/Sony-ATV/Texa Rae, BMI/ASCAP; Warner Bros.
-This one gets bonus points for being sung in a super catchy, slightly raspy, country soulman style. Plus, the lyric is super clever: “Every time you kiss me/It’s like sunshine and whiskey.” Ain’t that cool?
SCOTTY MCCREERY/Feelin’ It
Writers: Frank Rogers/Matthew West; Producer: Frank Rogers; Publishers: House of Sea Gayle/External Combustion/Songs for Delaney/Songs of Southside Independent, ASCAP; Mercury/19 (CDX)
-The burbling, bubbling production is an audio delight and his vocal is totally assured. I’m even willing to overlook the fact that this is the one millionth summer-country-party lyric.
JAMIE O’NEAL/Wide Awake
Writers: Jamie O’Neal/Jimmy Murphy; Producer: Rodney Good & Jamie O’Neal; Publishers: EMI Pakimo, ASCAP; Shanachie (CDX)
-Jamie’s Eternal CD is mostly reinterpretations of country classics. It’s lone original tune starts out as a dreamy ballad, then takes a hard left turn into a honky-tonk lament about her guy who snores in bed. Wonderfully country-humorous, extremely listenable and sung like a hillbilly goddess.
BLAKE SHELTON/My Eyes
Writers: Josh Osborne/Tommy Lee James/Andrew Dorff; Producer: Scott Hendricks; Publishers: Want a Fresh One/Black River/Pretty Woman/Super Phonic/BMG/Songs of Universal/Endorffin, ASCAP/BMI; Warner Bros.
-Introduced on the ACM telecast this month, Shelton’s latest is an ultra sultry, swaying, sensuous delight. Gwen Sebastian provides the harmony vocal.
DANIELLE BRADBERY/Young In America
Writers: Jaren Johnston/Kylie Sackley/Whitney Duncan; Producer: Dann Huff; Publishers: Sony-ATV/Texa Rae/BMG Gold/We Jam Writers Group, ASCAP; Big Machine
-As long as we’re young, what do you say that we see the country and enjoy being in love? Sounds like a plan to me.
JOHNNY CASH/She Used To Love Me A Lot
Writers: Rhonda Fleming/Dennis Morgan/Charles Quillen; Producers: Billy Sherrill, John Carter Cash & Steve Berkowitz; Publishers: none listed; Columbia Legacy
-Johnny is in fine voice on his “lost” album, Out Among the Stars. Originally recorded in 1984, this dark saga of lost love has a burning, driving quality that is super engaging. The album also includes two June Carter Cash duets, a duet with Waylon Jennings and a remix/production “bonus” track of this song by Elvis Costello. All in all, a fine listening outing.

MusicRowPics: Love and Theft

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Love and Theft at MusicRow


Love and Theft‘s Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson dropped by the MusicRow office this week to preview tracks from their upcoming second project on RCA Nashville.
Songs currently projected to be on their upcoming release include the sweet and sultry “Candyland,” “Prettiest Girl In Town,” and their current single, “Night That You’ll Never Forget” (penned by Ashley Gorley and Dallas Davidson).
“We’ve been playing these songs on the road, and we’ve been getting great response. ’21’ has gone over great with the college crowds,” said Gunderson, “probably because some of them are waiting for the day they turn 21.” Newcomer Canaan Smith has recently been on the road with the duo.
Love and Theft has been in the studio with producer Josh Leo and have completed eight songs for the project, which is slated for a fall release.
Love and Theft plan to record three more tracks to round out the album. In the meantime, a string of fair and festival dates are booked for summer.

Brett Eldredge, Jana Kramer In Macy's Campaign

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Pictured (L-R): Brett Eldredge, Jana Kramer

Pictured (L-R): Brett Eldredge, Jana Kramer


Brett Eldredge and Jana Kramer will take part in the return of Macy’s American Icons campaign. The campaign will launch in May, and will include a variety of family events inspired by beloved American pastimes.
Kramer and Eldredge are two of the faces of the campaign, which will also include Ryan Lochte, Ireland Baldwin, and Tommy Hilfiger’s “To Tommy From Zooey’ collection with Zooey Deschanel.
For the second year, Macy’s is partnering with veteran empowerment initiative Got Your 6. In the military, “got your six” is a term that means “I’ve got your back.” Got Your 6 aims to improve veteran reintegration, and celebrate veterans as leaders and civic assets. The coalition focuses on six pillars of reintegration—jobs, education, health, housing, family and leadership, to change the conversation around America’s millions of military veterans.
Kicking off May 17 with “Got Your 6 Saturday,” Macy’s customers can give $3 at any register and receive a savings pass for a day they choose. One hundred percent of the purchase price will be donated to Got Your 6 and its nonprofit partners to empower returning veterans and military families. Exclusions and restrictions apply. Beginning May 14, visit macys.com/gotyour6 for more information.

Artist Updates (4/16/14)

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Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley


Brad Paisley is adding another guest-starring television role to his resume. Paisley has already appeared on ABC’s Nashville and CBS’ The Crazy Ones. Paisley is set to guest star on the upcoming season finale of CBS’ Two and a Half Men.
The “River Bank” singer will guest star alongside his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, who recently joined the cast as “Gretchen,” Alan Harper’s (played by Jon Cryer) love interest.
Paisley’s role in the show has not been revealed. The finale airs May 8.

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Randy Houser. Photo: David McClister

Randy Houser. Photo: David McClister


Eckrich, the makers of hardwood smoked sausage and savory deli meats, has partnered with Randy Houser. Houser joins celebrities including NASCAR driver Aric Almirola, NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, and ABC and ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit as a brand spokesperson. Eckrich will be integrated into Houser’s headlining performances, while Houser will be prominently displayed in the brand’s advertising, marketing and public relations efforts.
The Eckrich mobile sampling tour will also be seen, and heard, at Houser concerts this year. The sampling tour will host pre-concert tailgate parties and sample its popular smoked sausage at Houser concert venues.

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Ronnie Dunn


Following the April 8 release of his new solo album Peace Love and Country Music, Ronnie Dunn will perform on national television Wednesday, April 16 on the popular syndicated show, Dr. Phil. Singing “I Wish I Still Smoked Cigarettes,” penned by Luke Laird, Lori McKenna and Barry Dean, Dunn will appear toward the end of Wednesday’s episode.

The Crownover Firm Adds Two, Gets New Address

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Phil Irwin

Phil Irwin


The Crownover Firm is expanding and has moved from the second to the third floor of their current building, 54 Music Square East, located on Music Row in Nashville. In addition to the move, The Crownover Firm has added veteran real estate attorney, Phil Irwin, and executive assistant, Charity Asher.
The phone numbers and e-mails for the lawyers, paralegals and staff will remain the same; however, the physical and mailing address will change immediately to 54 Music Square East, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37203.
Charity Asher

Charity Asher


Irwin has closed over 6,000 various real estate transactions in his career as a lawyer, broker and title company owner. Asher previously worked with Vanderbilt Law School, and Martin Sir and Associates.