$39 Million Building Permit Granted For Music Row Apartments

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blueprint1111A $39 million building permit has been granted for an 431-unit Music Row area apartment building. The 19-story commercial building is located at 1515 Demonbreun Street. The structure will include 6,000-square-feet of ground level retail area, a 600-space parking deck, and other amenities.
According to the permit, JE Dunn Construction Company will lead the project. Childress Klein Properties announced the ground breaking on the construction in February 2014.

Artist Pics (5/16/14)

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Duo Florida Georgia Line made their debut appearance on Ellen, where they performed their fifth consecutive platinum-certified single “This Is How We Roll.”

Pictured (L-R): FGL's Brian Kelley, Ellen and FGL's Tyler Hubbard.

Pictured (L-R): FGL’s Brian Kelley, Ellen and FGL’s Tyler Hubbard.

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CMT Radio’s Cody Alan recently spoke with Miranda Lambert in the CMT Radio studio about her upcoming album, Platinum, due out June 3.

Cody Alan and Miranda Lambert

Cody Alan and Miranda Lambert

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Katy Perry and Kacey Musgraves recently collaborated for an episode of CMT Crossroads; the episode is set to premiere Friday, June 13 at 10 p.m. ET on CMT. Taped in Los Angeles, CMT Crossroads will feature the two stars swapping lyrics and stories behind their hits. Perry’s “Roar” and “Teenage Dream,” as well as Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow” and “Merry Go ‘Round” are among the songs featured in the episode.
For the first time, the new episode will air across multiple channels, including VH1, MTV, MTV Hits and Palladia. Additional air dates will be announced soon.

Pictured (L-R): Kacey Musgraves and Katy Perry

Pictured (L-R): Kacey Musgraves and Katy Perry

Brad Paisley Tapped As Celebrity Expert For ABC's 'Rising Star'

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brad paisleyBrad Paisley has been announced as one of the Celebrity Experts for the upcoming ABC TV singing competition, Rising Star. The show will premiere Sunday, June 22 at 9:00 p.m./EST.  The new interactive concept will include real-time voting via an app as singers perform live on stage. During the performance, the singer will be able to see the voting as it happens. If they meet a threshold, they will advance in the competition.
Other members on the expert panel include pop star Kesha and Hip Hop’s Ludacris. The show will be hosted by singer-songwriter Josh Groban. All four celebrities are scheduled to appear together at the Billboard Music Awards this Sunday, May 18 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Big Machine Music Teams With Inc. Magazine For GrowCo Conference

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Screen shot 2014-05-16 at 2.38.25 PM111111Big Machine Music has partnered with Inc. magazine for its annual Grow Your Company Conference in Nashville (slated for May 20-22 at the Omni Nashville Hotel). Big Machine Music artists and songwriters including Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney, as well as singer-songwriters Jonathan Singleton, Dustin Lynch, Josh Thompson, Greg Bates, Maddie & Tae, and Courtney Cole are slated to appear during the conference.
BMM will be branded as a sponsor throughout the conference in addition to showcasing how attendees can enlist BMM for original or licensed music for their company’s branding and commercial initiatives. BMM recently created original music content for companies and brands such as General Mills and Crown Royal.
“We believe songwriters are just as much entrepreneurs as anyone, especially in Nashville,” said BMM Vice President Mike Molinar. “Inc. magazine is dedicated to covering the most business-savvy and creative companies of our generation and we are ecstatic to align Big Machine Music alongside them. We look forward to showcasing our incredible songwriters and uncovering opportunities to partner with those companies in attendance.”
BMLG President and CEO Scott Borchetta will speak to a select group of business leaders on behalf of Capital One – another sponsor of GROWCO. He joins additional conference speakers including Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban and Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter.

'Nashville' Incentives Drop $5.25 Million

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NashvilleNetwork drama Nashville has been slated to return as a joint production of ABC, Lionsgate and Ryman Entertainment, despite a $5.25 million decrease in state and local incentives for the production.
“It was not an easy decision to make,” noted Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. “We obviously had lots of conversations, and I’m sure it’s not the amount they wanted.”
The Tennessean noted that an $8 million incentive package for 22 episodes of ABC’s Season Three was accepted after weeks of negotiations, concluding as such:

  • $5.5 million from the state’s film incentive program
  • $1 million from Metro (subject to council approval)
  • $500,000 Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation
  • $500,000 from the city’s event marketing fund under the Nashville Convention Visitors Corporation
  • $500,000 from Ryman Hospitality Properties

“We’re [investing] for the ability to communicate what this city has to offer to people who historically have never been exposed to Country music and the music scene of this fabulous city,” noted CEO, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Colin Reed, to the paper.
By comparison, Season Two’s 2013-14 incentives totaled 13.25 million proposed dollars, $500,000 of which from Metro Nashville’s first investment in the production, whereas the production enjoyed a sole state investment of between 25-32 percent of Tennessee-based costs for the 2012-13 debut season. Those incentives are noted as totaling a reported $14 million.
International distribution of the program to more than 50 countries was noted as a major reason for the continued investment. “It’s been an overwhelmingly good thing for the city,” continued Dean. “We have a strong tourism economy and a strong convention economy, but this just adds to it in a way that we would never be able to do on our own.”
The paper notes that payroll for non-actors totaled $13 million for Season Two, with 90 percent of the staffing being local. News 2 notes the production has a $40 million per year impact on Nashville while supporting up to 500 local jobs.
Big Machine Records, in association with ABC Studios, Lionsgate and ABC Music Lounge, has released a total of four soundtracks for the program, contributing to sales of over 600,000 albums and 3 million individual track downloads.

Artist Updates (5/16/14)

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Darius Rucker. Photo: Chris Hollo

Darius Rucker. Photo: Chris Hollo


Darius Rucker will host his fifth annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert on Monday, June 2 at the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville. Featuring performances by Rucker and a star-studded lineup including Clint Black, Eli Young Band, David Nail, Cassadee Pope, Kenny Rogers, Corey Smith and Thompson Square, the sold-out show unofficially kicks off CMA Music Festival Week.
All proceeds from the concert will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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craig morgan1111Craig Morgan was scheduled for routine shoulder surgery Thursday (May 15) to repair torn tendons that had accumulated over the years. The minor procedure turned out to be more complex than anticipated, requiring several hours of surgery and six screws to remedy bone fractures.
As a result, the singer has been forced to cancel his commitments into next week, including shows in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif., along with his scheduled appearances on The Talk (CBS) and The Grand Ole Opry.
Morgan is expected to fully recover.

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meghan linsey1111Meghan Linsey, previously of Country duo Steel Magnolia, has launched her solo career with a PledgeMusic Campaign. Through the campaign, she invites fans to invest in her upcoming project, and offers incentives including an autographed limited edition Hatch Show Print, a mani or pedi with Linsey, a personalized song written by Linsey and a private house show, among many other items.

To donate to the PledgeMusic Campaign, visit meghanlinsey.com.

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Columbia Nashville artist Tyler Farr played his Top 15 hit single, “Whiskey in My Water” for the Grand Ole Opry Tuesday night in Nashville. The singer also celebrated his first CMT Awards nomination for Breakthrough Video of the Year for his #1 platinum-selling hit title-track, “Redneck Crazy.”
Farr is also nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the upcoming MusicRow Awards.

Photo: Chris Hollo

Photo: Chris Hollo

Weekly Chart Report (5/16/14)

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Industry Ink (5/16/14)

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department of commerce1111The Department of Commerce’s Internet Policy Task Force has planned a roundtable in Nashville on May 21 at Vanderbilt University Law School, Flynn Auditorium located at 131 21 St. S., Nashville TN, 37203.
The roundtable will gather information on the following topics in order for the Internet Policy Task Force to have a complete and thorough record upon which to make recommendations: legal framework for the creation of remixes, the relevance and scope of first sale doctrine in the digital environment, and the appropriate calibration of statutory damages in the contexts of (i) individual file sharers and (ii) secondary liability for large-scale infringement.
To register, visit signup4.net.

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The T.J. Martell Foundation celebrated the career achievements of entertainment executive Rob Beckham, Co-Head of William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, on May 12 at the inaugural 2014 Ambassador of the Year Event held in Nashville. The program recognizes an individual who has risen to the top of their field through commitment, perseverance and dedication and who also serves as a mentor to the next generation of rising young executives. The event brought in over $50,000 for cancer research.
Beckham is a partner at WME, with a client roster which includes Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Reba, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry, Gary Allan, Chris Young, Easton Corbin, Jerrod Niemann and many others. He is involved in numerous Nashville community organizations and supports several non-profit associations.

Pictured (L-R): Comedian and Master of Ceremonies Ralphie May; Storme Warren; Tinti Moffat, Director of Strategic Development, Southern Region - T.J. Martell Foundation; honoree Rob Beckham; Laura Heatherly, CEO of the T.J. Martell Foundation.

Pictured (L-R): Comedian and Master of Ceremonies Ralphie May; Storme Warren; Tinti Moffat, Director of Strategic Development, Southern Region – T.J. Martell Foundation; honoree Rob Beckham; Laura Heatherly, CEO of the T.J. Martell Foundation.

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The SSM Label Group (SSM Nashville/SSM Entertainment) has signed songwriter/artist Kayla Adams to their roster, according to the label’s GM Ben Ewing. The label is currently prepping the release of Adams’ debut single, “Sober & Sorry.” Adams joins rising duo Branch & Dean and reality TV star Wes Hayden as the third act signed to the Nashville-based label.

Standing (L-R): Martha Moore (so much MOORE media), Kelsey Edgar (SSM), Sam Holly (SSM), Janine LeClair (SSM Office Manager), Ben Ewing (SSM General Manager) and Dean Scallan (Producer).Seated: Kayla Adams and her Yorkshire Terrier Tory (Photo Courtesy of SSM Nashville Records)

Standing (L-R): Martha Moore (so much MOORE media), Kelsey Edgar (SSM), Sam Holly (SSM), Janine LeClair (SSM Office Manager), Ben Ewing (SSM General Manager) and Dean Scallan (Producer).
Seated: Kayla Adams and her Yorkshire Terrier Tory
(Photo Courtesy of SSM Nashville Records)

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dark horse recording logo111Dark Horse Recording and Dark Horse Institute are seeking a Part-time Full Charge Bookkeeper. Position responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day accounting for recording studio and audio engineering school. 2-3 days/week; must work on-site. Please submit resumes to [email protected]

 

Rascal Flatts: 'Rewind' With 13 Glasses Of Wine

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tableRascal Flatts toasted the release day of its new album, Rewind, with a completely unique event Tuesday (May 13) in Hollywood, Calif. at Avalon Hollywood, located at the legendary intersection Hollywood & Vine. The project’s 13 cuts include the title track, which hit No. 1 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart on April 3. The Deluxe version includes an additional 4 original songs. An extravagant dinner preceded a concert by the band. One hundred percent of ticket sales for the event will be donated to the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville.
Big Machine Records, in partnership with Citi Private Pass, offered VIP attendees a luxury listening experience, treating them to a seated dinner in the Mezzanine outdoor atrium of Avalon. World-renowned wine maker Michael Hendry of Hendry Ranch Wines served as the host, on what turned out to be one of L.A.’s hottest days this year.

Rascal Flatts toasted the release day of its new album, Rewind, with a completely unique event Tuesday (May 13) in Hollywood, Calif. at Avalon Hollywood.

Rascal Flatts toasted the release day of its new album, Rewind, with a completely unique event Tuesday (May 13) in Hollywood, Calif. at Avalon Hollywood.


While enjoying a six-course meal of artisan cheeses, grilled California prawns, farro and baby kale salad, local sea bass, pepper crusted New York strip and a chocolate ganache finish, Hendry walked the invited guests through the album song-by-song, pairing fine wines from his vineyard with the mood of each track.
The pairings were as unique as the songs. A 2011 Hendry Blocks 7 & 22 Zinfandel was paired with “Payback,” the first track on the album which draws in and hooks the listener, much like the red raspberry fruit and classic spice of the wine which is one of the winery’s most popular offerings. “Rewind” was joined with the 2010 Hendry Pinot Noir due to the softer tone of the wine and from its grape that grew more than 2000 years ago—a play on the word “rewind.” The song “Riot” was appropriately paired with the 2012 Hendry Pinot Gris due to the wine’s soft, gentle currants balanced with substance and meaning. As each song finished, a new round of tastings were offered until all 13 songs had been sampled both with the ears and on the lips.
RascalFlattsPerformComing straight from a performance on The Voice, band members Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney greeted the VIPs saying, “We are so thrilled to have the Rewind album out. It’s taken us over a year and half to make the record and we put our heart and soul into it. Today has been huge. We’ve let 17 of our babies leave the house. We are empty nesters now.”
Afterwards, the select guests spent time with Rascal Flatts for photo ops and a short gabfest before heading downstairs to the main theatre for a performance.
Joining a packed house of Citi members and contest winners who were also celebrating the release with food and wine tastings in the performance hall, the combined party goers listened as Rascal Flatts performed a short set including “Payback,” “Riot,” “Rewind,” “Broken Road” and “Cumberland Road.” All Access’ RJ Curtis emceed, helping the band bring a few well-placed jokes to a thoroughly entertaining evening.
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Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus, MusicRow Publisher/Owner Sherod Robertson, Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney, Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox

MusicRowPics: Heather Morgan Honored with MusicRow Challenge Coin

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Pictured (L-R): MusicRow Chart Director Troy Stephenson and songwriter Heather Morgan. Photo: Kelsey Grady

Pictured (L-R): MusicRow Chart Director Troy Stephenson and songwriter Heather Morgan. Photo: Kelsey Grady


Heather Morgan, a co-writer behind Sara Evans‘ recent MusicRow chart-topper (for the week of April 24) “Slow Me Down,” visited the MusicRow office Wednesday (May 14) to be honored with her own MusicRow Challenge Coin.
Over the years, challenge coins have marked significant occasions and commemorated outstanding individuals. Continuing that tradition, the MusicRow Challenge Coin honors songwriters and artists whose compositions top the MusicRow CountryBreakout chart.
“Slow Me Down” was penned by Morgan, along with co-writers (and fellow MusicRow Challenge Coin honorees) Jimmy Robbins and Marv Green. The writing session for “Slow Me Down” was the first time Texas native Morgan had co-written with Green and Robbins together.
“Jimmy does such amazing tracks and he had this amazing guitar part,” Morgan said. “Marv had this line about ‘Hurry Up and Slow Me Down’ that he had held onto for a while, and Jimmy started playing a really cool guitar line. I started singing ‘If you let this train roll down these tracks,’ and Jimmy commented that those lines sounded like a second verse. So it was very collaborative, and it was like this little tornado started. It took an hour or so to write. Marv had to leave and I was singing the demo and we thought, ‘We like this.’ Someone at Sony played it for Sara and she liked it.”
Publishers on the track include Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., The Good The Bad The Ugly Publishing, Made for This Music, Sony/ATV Tree Publishing, Universal Music Corp./Extraordinary Alien Publishing.
For a full list of MusicRow Challenge Coin recipients, visit musicrow.com.
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow's Kelsey Grady, Eric Parker, and Troy Stephenson; songwriter Heather Morgan; MusicRow's Jessica Nicholson and Sarah Skates.

Pictured (L-R): MusicRow‘s Kelsey Grady, Eric Parker, and Troy Stephenson; songwriter Heather Morgan; MusicRow‘s Jessica Nicholson and Sarah Skates.