Ticketfly Launches Ticketfly Pulse

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ticketfly pulse11Content management company Ticketfly is making a concert promoter’s job a little bit easier with the launch of Ticketfly Pulse, a mobile tool that gives promoters real-time event information on the go. Ticketfly Pulse includes event info such as ticket counts, gross, and scan counts, all on a mobile phone. The mobile product allows promoters to drill down for show information into sales by ticket type, price and day. They can watch tickets being carted and sold in real time, email ticket counts with a single touch, get up-to-the-minute scan counts, and search for upcoming events.
Ticketfly Pulse can also auto-populate a customizable email with event information and real tickets sold.
This is part of a growing trend in the competitive event ticketing business, as companies continue to determine ways to better serve customers and facilitate the buying and selling of event tickets. Ticketmaster recently acquired ticketing start-up Eventjoy, which provides a mobile tool that gives up-to-date information on an event’s sales status.

Artist Pics: Frankie Ballard, Easton Corbin, Lauren Alaina

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WMN artist Frankie Ballard surprised the WMN staff Monday afternoon to celebrate his #1 single, “Sunshine & Whiskey.” Frankie had t-shirts made to commemorate the event.

Pictured: Frankie Ballard and WMN staff

Pictured: Frankie Ballard and WMN staff

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Mercury Nashville Platinum recording artist Easton Corbin and Ram Trucks President and CEO Reid Bigland presented a $1 million check to the National FFA Foundation, on behalf of Ram Trucks, during the first session of the 86th National FFA Convention and Expo, held in Louisville, Ky.
Ram Trucks kicked off the “Year of the Farmer” in February with the debut of their Super Bowl commercial, “Farmer,” which has garnered over 16 million views on YouTube. For every one million views, Ram pledged to donate $100,000, for a maximum donation of $1 million; viewers overwhelmingly supported the two-minute video, reaching 10 million views within days. Corbin – a former FFA member – spent the year traveling the roads of rural America to meet and raise money for the local FFA chapters and young members around the country.

Easton Corbin onstage at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY with Ram Trucks President and CEO Reid Bigland.

Easton Corbin onstage at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY with Ram Trucks President and CEO Reid Bigland.

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Photo: Chris Hollo

Photo: Chris Hollo


Mercury Nashville/19/Interscope Records artist Lauren Alaina returned to the Grand Ole Opry stage Saturday night in her first public performance since undergoing vocal cord surgery in August.
The Georgia native introduced two new songs, “Doing Fine” and “Breathe Again,” to the Opry audience.

[Updated]: Weekly Register: Garth Revs Up "Man Against Machine"

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[Updated: Garth Brooks’ Man Against Machine originally reported as 118k in sales during debut week. Sales were adjusted up to 130k due to SoundScan’s reporting revisions of this week’s sales numbers.]

Garth Brooks roped in 130K in debut week sales of his comeback album, Man Against Machine. This puts him at the top of the Country album chart and at No. 4 on the all-genre chart. 

Overall, he comes behind Taylor Swift‘s 1989, which hangs at No. 1 for a third week with 312K/ 1.99M RTD. Debuts from the Foo Fighters (190K), and Pink Floyd (170K) landed at No. 2 and 3, respectively.

Making up the Top 5 Country chart is Brooks, followed by George Strait (The Cowboy Rides Away: Live, 30K/ 158K RTD), Jason Aldean (Old Boots, New Dirt, 29K/ 532K RTD), Florida Georgia Line (Anything Goes, 22K/ 347K RTD) and the debut of Zac Brown Band’s Greatest Hits So Far (21K).

Tracking Tracks 

Carrie Underwood’s “Something in the Water” swims into the No. 1 spot, selling 57K TW/ 423K RTD. Rounding out the Top 5 is Tim McGraw’s “Shotgun Rider” (39K/ 224K RTD), Aldean’s “Burnin’ It Down” (29K/ 1.2M RTD), Sam Hunt’s “Leave The Night On”(28K/ 786K RTD), and Blake Shelton’s “Neon Light” (24K/ 387K RTD).

The top Country debut is from current The Voice contestant Craig Wayne Boyd. His version of “Some Kind of Wonderful” moved 9.1K.

On the overall chart, Swift reigns with “Blank Space” selling 328K.

Trisha Yearwood’s new album was released this week, so check Weekly Register next week for her numbers.

OVErall 209.364 million YTD (LY 239.685 million) COuntry 26.798 million YTD (LY 30.649 M)

Overall albums: 209.364M YTD (LY 239.685 M)
Country albums: 26.798M YTD (LY 30.649 M)

Ella Mae Bowen Releases Debut EP

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Ella Mae Bowen


New artist Ella Mae Bowen has released her self-titled debut EP on iTunes. The 19-year-old Bowen began writing at seven and nearly 10 years later won first prize for her song “This Is What It Feels Like,” as well as honorable mention for “His Name Was Sam,” from the 2014 International Songwriting Competition – both songs which appear on the EP.
The EP, recorded in Nashville with Chris McHugh and Mark Dobson, features six songs, all co-written by Bowen. She says of the effort, “I’m overjoyed to finally release this new EP! My fans have been so loyal throughout my artistic journey and I cannot thank them enough for giving me the time to put this together.”
The EP features the autobiographical song “His Name Was Sam” about Ella Mae’s late Grandfather who passed when she was just 10.
“He was one of my best friends,” said Ella Mae. “He was one of my greatest influences as both a person and musician.  Rachel (Thibodeau) and I got the idea for the song because of an organic conversation that we had about a guitar that my grandfather had left me. It was a special moment for me to be able to put my memories of him to music.”
For more Ella Mae information go to www.ellamaebowen.com and to purchase the EP, click HERE.
TRACK LISTING:
1.         Heart Locked Out: (Bowen and Seth Bolt)
2.         I’ve Got A Feeling: (Bowen/Melissa Fuller and Rachel Loy)
3.         His Name Was Sam: (Bowen and Rachel Thibodeau)
4.         This Is What It Feels Like: (Bowen/Mark Irwin and Josh Kear)
5.         Keep Tryin’ (Acoustic Version) (Bowen/Brandon Hood and Karen Rochelle
6.         I Hate The Way I Love You (Stupid Over You) (Bowen/Bolt/Bear Rinehart, Carmen Keigans Harvey)

Streamsound Records Adds Hughes As Southeast Manager of Promotion

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Rick Hughes

Rick Hughes


Streamsound Records has named Rick Hughes as Southeast Manager of Promotion. Hughes will take over territory recently covered by Tyler Waugh, who has exited the company. Hughes previously worked in similar roles at Universal South, Epic Records, MCA Nashville, and most recently Show Dog Music.
“We are happy to welcome Rick Hughes to the Streamsound team,” says Streamsound president/CEO Steve Richardson. “We have been building momentum as a label, and with Rick’s extensive knowledge and experience, we will continue to grow to new levels of success.”
“We are all incredibly excited about Rick joining our team,” says Teddi Bonadies, Streamsound’s VP of National Promotion and Strategic Marketing. “Rick’s invaluable radio experience makes him the perfect fit for our team as we move into the new year at Streamsound.”
Congratulate Rick Hughes via email at [email protected]

Randy Montana Releases New EP

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randy montana1Singer/Songwriter Randy Montana releases his EP, Put Me In A Box, which includes 5 new songs he has co-written and produced. With no limitations, Randy takes the listener on a journey of love, fading youth, second chances, self-doubt and thoughts that refuse to go away.
As Randy puts it, “Put Me In A Box speaks from a wiser, more mature place.”
Randy Montana is a Sony/ATV writer and has toured with artists including Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Dustin Lynch, Lee Brice & Tyler Farr. His new EP Put Me In A Box is now available via iTunes.
Put Me In A Box EP Track Listing
1. “Put Me In A Box” Written By R. Montana & E. Dylan
2. “Young In This Town” Written By R. Montana, T. Reeve, & J. Hoge
3. “Practice Swing” Written By R. Montana & B. Chaffin
4. “Train Wreck” Written By R. Montana & C. Wilson
5. “Creepin’ Up On Me” Written By R. Montana & B. Chaffin

Industry Ink: AC Entertainment, Sugar Hill Records, Buddy Lee Attractions

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ac entertainmentPromoter AC Entertainment and the Nashville Symphony have extended their multi-year agreement. ACE has served as the buyer for the non-orchestra presentations at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center since 2012, bringing in shows including B.B. King, Huey Lewis and the News, and Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
“Our partnership with AC Entertainment has helped contribute to a very successful period for the Nashville Symphony, including a record-breaking year for ticket sales during the 2013/14 season,” said Alan Valentine, Nashville Symphony president and CEO. “This relationship has made it possible to bring a wider array of artists to the Schermerhorn, and with ACE’s help we look forward to building on that success and delivering more outstanding entertainment to the people of Middle Tennessee.”

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Ashley Moyer


Sugar Hill Records has hired Ashley Moyer as Manager of Artist & Media Relations. Moyer previously worked as Public Relations manager at Lotos Nile She began her career interning at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, and earned a Bachelor of Science: Recording Industry degree with a minor in Public Relations from Middle Tennessee State University in 2011.
Sugar Hill’s GM/SVP Cliff O’Sullivan says, “We’re delighted to welcome Ashley to Sugar Hill. Her experience in the publicity area makes her the perfect complement to our marketing team.”
Moyer can be reached at [email protected].

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buddy lee attractionsBuddy Lee Attractions has added artists including Kristen Kelly, country group Lower 40, and bluegrass performers Ralph Stanley II and Judge Talford to its roster.
“As an all-encompassing entertainment agency with the goal to cater to a variety of venues and audiences, we are thrilled to add this diverse group of performers to the BLA lineup,” said Buddy Lee Attractions owner/CEO Donna Lee.  “These acts have undeniable talent. We feel confident we can take each and every one to the next level in their careers and we’re very excited about this next chapter for these extraordinary performers.”
 

Vince Gill And Lyle Lovett: Songs And Stories

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Pictured (L-R): Lyle Lovett and Vince Gill


Vince Gill and Lyle Lovett have teamed up for the series “Vince Gill and Lyle Lovett: Songs and Stories,” which kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Keswick Theater in Glenside, Pa.
The exclusive four-day run also includes shows at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, N.J. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Va., on Thursday, Jan. 29 and North Charleston Performing Arts Center in North Charleston, S.C. on Friday, Jan. 30.
These will be intimate solo and duo performances, during which the artists will serve as their own accompanists. Both performers have reaped armfuls of Grammys and kindred laurels for their musical versatility and memory-engraving songwriting.

Blaster Records Promotes Reeves; Michaels Exits

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Bob Reeves

Bob Reeves


Blaster Records President Derek Simon has announced the promotion of industry veteran Bob Reeves to Vice President, Promotion, effective immediately. Reeves succeeds Gator Michaels who exited the label earlier today (Nov. 18).
Reeves will immediately assume the responsibilities heading up the promotions team at Blaster Records. The remainder of the promotion team, including National Director of Promotion Glenn Noblit, Regional Directors Luke Jensen and Dave Collins, and Coordinator Kristen Krempp, will retain their current roles and responsibilities.
Reeves can be reached at [email protected] or (615) 347-9499.

Voting Deadline Extended For CRS 2015 'New Faces of Country Music Show'

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CRS-2015-LogoVoting for Country Radio Seminar’s 2015 New Faces of Country Music Show has been extended to Nov. 27, after a glitch was discovered in the voting system. Votes submitted prior to 11:30 a.m. CT this morning (Nov. 18) were not accounted for.
Any employee of a commercial, full-time Country-formatted radio station can vote for the performers for the 2015 New Faces of Country Music Show. The five acts with the most votes will be included in the lineup for the show.
This year’s eligible performers include: Frankie Ballard (Warner Bros./WAR), Danielle Bradbery (Republic/Big Machine), Chase Bryant (Red Bow), Dan+Shay (Warner Bros./WAR), Sam Hunt (MCA), Maddie & Tae (Dot), Scotty McCreery (19/Interscope/Mercury), Jon Pardi (Capitol), Parmalee (Stoney Creek), Eric Paslay (EMI), Chase Rice (Columbia), Cole Swindell (Warner Bros./WAR), and the Swon Brothers (Arista).
To vote, visit countryradioseminar.com.