Weekly Register: Chris Stapleton Remains Atop Overall Album Chart

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Chris Stapleton Traveller

Still riding the wave of winning three CMA Awards earlier this month, Chris Stapleton remains No. 1 on the overall album sales chart with Traveller. He moved a combined 123.5K units (97K album only) to retain his position for the second week. Just behind him on the overall chart is Eric Church’s Mr. Misunderstood, with a combined 65K units (58K album only).

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Tim McGraw’s Damn Country Music enters the overall chart at No. 5 with a combined 43K units. He lands at No. 3 on the country chart with 39K albums sold. Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller is No. 9 on the overall chart with a combined 33K units, as well as No. 4 on the country chart with 27K albums sold.

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After grabbing a No. 1 hit with “Break Up With Him,” Old Dominion enters the country album chart at No. 5 with Meat and Candy (20.5 K). In addition, Josh Abbott Band’s Front Row Seat debuts at No. 9 (13K).

Stapleton is also No. 1 on the country digital single chart with “Tennessee Whiskey,” ringing in 118K singles this week. Thomas Rhett’s “Die a Happy Man” lands at No. 2 (58K), followed by Sam Hunt’s “Break Up in a Small Town” (No. 3, 35K), Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush” (No. 4, 33K), and Luke Bryan’s “Strip It Down (No. 5, 30K).

Cam’s “Burning House” holds steady at No. 6 (29K), while Joey + Rory’s poignant “When I’m Gone” rises to No. 7 (27K), in response to singer Joey Lee Feek’s terminal illness. Stapleton’s “Traveller” (26K), Underwood’s “Smoke Break” (23K) and Church’s “Mr. Misunderstood” (22.5 K) complete the Top 10.

Info according to Nielsen Soundscan

The Dixie Chicks World Tour Coming To Nashville in 2016

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The Dixie Chicks will return to Nashville for a headlining show at the Bridgestone Arena as part of their upcoming 54-concert DCX MMXVI World Tour in 2016. The tour will hit Nashville on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Pre-sale tickets will be available beginning Nov. 17 for tour club and VIP packages. Public on sale starts Nov. 21.

The most recent album from Dixie Chicks members Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire came in 2006 with Taking The Long Way, which earned a Grammy for Album of the Year. The single, “Not Ready To Make Nice,” earned both Song and Record of the Year honors.

Sisters Robison and Maguire formed the duo Court Yard Hounds, releasing projects in 2010 and 2013. Maines launched a solo album in 2013.

The trio’s return to touring will launch April 16 in Belgium. Beginning in June, the tour will come stateside, launching the U.S. leg in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June. 1.

Other U.S. cities on the tour include Seattle, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Kansas City, Houston, Tampa, Fla., Charlotte, N.C., Minneapolis and more.

For tickets, visit www.dcxtourclub.com

 

Country Thunder Wisconsin Adds Three Headliners

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Florida Georgia Line

Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen and Chris Young have been confirmed as headliners at Country Thunder Wisconsin, which will take place July 21-24 in Twin Lakes, Wis.

Chris Young. Photo: David McClister

Chris Young. Photo: David McClister

Young will perform on Thurs., July 21, following sets by Dallas Smith, Chase Bryant and Ryan Hurd. Florida Georgia Line will headline Fri., July 22, capping a day that also features Parmalee, The Cadillac Three and The Bellamy Brothers.

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Jake Owen.

Owen will appear on Sat., July 23, along with Chris Janson, Joe Diffie, and Tucker Beathard. As previously announced, Eric Church will be the festival’s final performer on Sun., July 24. Thomas Rhett, A Thousand Horses and Terri Clark will round out the Sunday lineup.

Country Thunder Wisconsin won the 2015 ACM Award for Festival of the Year.

Lee Brice Will Play All 50 States in 2015

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Lee Brice is expected to be the only country artist to perform in all 50 states in 2015.

Brice will hit the milestone on Sunday (Nov. 15) with a concert at Brewhouse Music & Grill in Rome, Ga. The concert sold out minutes after it was announced.

The goal was set a few months ago when one of Brice’s bandmates pointed out how close they were to performing in all 50 states. Brice immediately called his management team and booking agent to line up shows in the remaining states.

“I’m so excited about this. As soon as I realized how close we were, I just had to make it happen,” he said.

Guthrie Trapp Giving Guitar Lessons Via ArtistWorks

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Guthrie Trapp

Guthrie Trapp

Electric country guitarist Guthrie Trapp has partnered with ArtistWorks, an interactive learning that connects high-profile professional musicians with amateurs.

A Nashville resident, Trapp has played alongside Garth Brooks, Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton, Lyle Lovett, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, George Jones, and more.

As sole provider of the patented Video Exchange Learning platform, ArtistWorks provides the space for Trapp to teach electric country guitar via HD video lessons.

These lessons include direct feedback for subscribing students. Utilizing simple web cams, smartphones, tablets or video cameras, students are able to submit practice videos and then receive individualized video feedback and guidance from Trapp.

“I’m as proud of this course as I am of anything I’ve ever done. Can’t wait to share it with y’all,” said Trapp. “If you’ve ever wanted to dive deep into how I approach the guitar, this is the best way to do it. I covered so much ground in these videos, and there will be lots more to come.”

For more information, visit artistworks.com.

Chris Young, Chris Lane Release New Projects

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Chris Young released his fifth studio album, I’m Comin’ Over, on Friday, Nov. 13. The RCA Nashville album includes 11 tracks, with nine of them co-written by Young. The project includes his current single and title track “I’m Comin’ Over,” as well as “Sober Saturday Night” (a collaboration with Vince Gill), and the Cassadee Pope duet, “Think of You.” Pope will be Young’s special guest during his 2016 tour.

I’m Comin’ Over marks Young’s debut as a co-producer, having helmed the project alongside Corey Crowder.

Young recently discussed his new album and tour with MusicRow Publisher and Owner Sherod Robertson as part of MusicRow’s recent podcast. Listen to the podcast here.

Young will perform the project’s lead single and title track on NBC’s Today on Monday, Nov. 16 at 8:30 a.m. ET, and will also perform during the 10 a.m. ET hour with Kathie Lee & Hoda.

 

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Big Loud Records artist Chris Lane released his debut EP Fix to all digital retailers. The EP’s title track has earned early airplay and is slated to impact country radio Dec. 7.

Working with producer Joey Moi, Lane rec0rded tracks from some of Nashville’s top songwriters, including Sarah Buxton, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally, Luke Laird, Barry Dean, Ashley Gorley and more.

“The average country fan grew up the same way I did. And guys like Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt and Florida Georgia Line did too: listening to all different kinds of music, especially dance, pop, and country,” Lane says. “The songs on my EP build on that and lend themselves to making people want to move. I cannot wait for fans to hear it!”
FIX EP Track Listing:
1.    “Fix” (Sarah Buxton / Jesse Frasure / Abe Stoklasa)
2.    “Cool” (Josh Osborne / Jesse Frasure / Trevor Rosen)
3.    “For Her” (Matt Dragstrem / Kelly Archer / Sarah Buxton)
4.    “Saturday Night” (Luke Laird / Shane McAnally / Ashley Gorley)
5.    “Stolen Car” (Sarah Buxton / Kelly Archer / Daniel Tashian)
6.    “Her Own Kind of Beautiful” (Rodney Clawson / Matt Dragstrem / Barry Dean)

Industry Pics: ole, AIMP, Scotty McCreery

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ole’s April Geesbreght Performs For Sony Pictures Entertainment

ole singer-songwriter April Geesbreght recently visited the Sony Pictures Entertainment office in Los Angeles, where she performed three songs for the office’s full staff for consideration in Sony’s upcoming film and TV projects.

Pictured (L-R): Emily Mueller, Creative Manager, ole; Jaison Trece, Executive Director, Music Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment; April Geesbreght, songwriter, ole;, Shelly Bunge, EVP, Music, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Tony Scudellari, VP, TV Music Creative – Sony Pictures Entertainment; John Ozier, GM, Creative, ole.

Pictured (L-R): Emily Mueller, Creative Manager, ole; Jaison Trece, Executive Director, Music Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment; April Geesbreght, songwriter, ole;Shelly Bunge, EVP, Music, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Tony Scudellari, VP, TV Music Creative – Sony Pictures Entertainment; John Ozier, GM, Creative, ole.

 

AIMP Welcomes Publishers For ‘Publishing-The New A&R?’ Panel

AIMP and Fifth Third Bank welcomed a full house for the recent ‘Publishing-The New A&R?’ Panel, held at ASCAP’s Connie Bradley Board Room and moderated by Marc Driskill. Panelists included Michael McAnally Baum (SMACKsongs), Ree Guyer Buchanan (Wrensong), Rusty Gaston (THiS Music), John Ozier (ole), and Kos Weaver (BMG), who discussed their companies’ label projects and key components of creating a successful release.

Pictured: Row One: Ree Guyer Buchanan, Michael McAnally Baum, Kos Weaver, Rusty Gaston, John Ozier; Row Two: Michael Martin (ASCAP), Randy Wachtler (Warner/Chappell Production Music), Denise Nichols (AIMP Secretary/Primacy Firm), Marc Driskill (AIMP Exec. Director/Sea Gayle), Brad Peterson (5/3 Bank)

Pictured: Row One: Ree Guyer Buchanan, Michael McAnally Baum, Kos Weaver, Rusty Gaston, John Ozier; Row Two: Michael Martin (ASCAP), Randy Wachtler (Warner/Chappell Production Music), Denise Nichols (AIMP Secretary/Primacy Firm), Marc Driskill (AIMP Exec. Director/Sea Gayle), Brad Peterson (5/3 Bank)

 

Scotty McCreery: On The Set

Scotty McCreery worked with music video director Roman White and McCreery’s manager John Lytle on the set of McCreery’s new music video “Southern Belle,” which released earlier this week. The song is the first single from the Mercury Nashville/19/Interscope recording artist’s new album, due in 2016.

Pictured: director Roman White; Scotty McCreery; McCreery's manager John Lytle of Lytle Management. Photo: Eric Adkins

Pictured: director Roman White; Scotty McCreery; McCreery’s manager John Lytle of Lytle Management. Photo: Eric Adkins

 

Sister Band SHEL Joins KCA Artists

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Pictured (L-R): John Everhart (Agent, KCA), Hannah Holbrook (SHEL: Keyboard, Vox), Dianna Maher (SHEL’s Manager & Publisher, Moraine Music Group), Alannah Rudd (Responsible Agent, KCA), Liza Holbrook (SHEL: Percussion, Drums, Beatboxing, Vox), Keith Case (Owner, KCA), Sarah Holbrook (SHEL: Fiddle, Vox), Eva Holbrook (SHEL: Mandolin, Vox), Alessandra Young (Agent Asst., KCA)

 

SHEL, a folk-influenced group of four sisters, has joined the roster of KCA Artists.

Their upcoming sophomore LP will be released on Dave Stewart’s new label, Dave Stewart Entertainment, in the spring. Stewart is co-producing the project with Brent Maher and SHEL.

The co-founder of Eurythmics, Stewart has produced many artists such as Stevie Nicks, Mick Jagger, Gwen Stefani, Katy Perry, and Joss Stone.

“I’m delighted SHEL and KCA will now be working together. Both the company and the band have such integrity and pioneering spirit, which in today’s marketplace is a rare combination. They are, as they say, a perfect fit,” Stewart said.

SHEL is the acronym for the four sisters’ names: Sarah on violin, Hannah on keyboards, Eva on mandolin, and Liza on drums, djembe and beatboxing.

Raised in Fort Collins, Colorado, SHEL has spent the last couple years touring to support their 2012 debut release. In addition, their songs have been featured in numerous television shows, films (The Best of Me) and commercials.

Artist Updates: Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, Eric Paslay, Charles Kelley, Lee Greenwood, Macy Martin

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Tim McGraw Performs Album Release Party

Tim McGraw. Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for PANDORA Media

Tim McGraw. Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for PANDORA Media

Pandora hosted a Tim McGraw’ album release party on Wednesday (Nov. 11) in New York City. His 14th studio album, Damn Country Music, was released on November 6 by Big Machine Records.

Dierks Bentley Surprised at Veterans Day Concert

Pictured (L-R): Eric Paslay, Dierks Bentley, Charles Kelley. Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for CBS RADIO

Pictured (L-R): Eric Paslay, Dierks Bentley, Charles Kelley. Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for CBS RADIO

Eric Paslay and Charles Kelley surprised Dierks Bentley during his set at CBS Radio’s Stars and Strings to perform “The Driver,” a song the three recorded for the Lady Antebellum breakout’s forthcoming solo album. The sold-out Veteran’s Day concert was held at the Chicago Theatre benefitting foldsofhonor.org, which provides educational support to spouses and children of America’s fallen and wounded soldiers. Paslay flew into Chicago just in time to make the show after spending five days in Mexico performing as part of Florida Georgia Line’s “This Is How We Cruise.” Additional performers at the benefit event included Gary Allan, Hunter Hayes, Jake Owen, Justin Moore, Kip Moore, Lee Brice, Little Big Town and The Band Perry.

Lee Greenwood To Perform Prior to Sunday Kick Off

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Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood will perform his iconic, patriotic song “God Bless the USA” prior to kick off Sunday (Nov. 15) at FedExField, presented by ACM Lifting Lives. The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundations (WRCF) and Redskins Salute will host 200 military surviving family members from TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) at the Washington Redskins versus New Orleans Saints game. During an on-field presentation where they will receive a star (red, white or blue) to represent their fallen hero, Greenwood will sing live.

 Macy Martin Delivers 100 Macy’s Toy Box Mascots

Pictured (L-R): band members Brent Layman, Matt Koerner, Phil Ortiz; Dee Dee Martin, Give Kids The World Village; Macy Martin; and volunteers.

Pictured (L-R): band members Brent Layman, Matt Koerner, Phil Ortiz; Dee Dee Martin, Give Kids The World Village; Macy Martin; and volunteers.

Country newcomer and philanthropist Macy Martin recently performed for children and families at the Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, Fla., which provides families of children with life threatening illness weeklong, cost free vacations.

Martin additionally met with children at the village and handed out over 100 stuffed “Tumbles” bears. The animals are the mascot of Macy’s Toy Box, a non-profit the singer established to collect new and gently used to toys for those less fortunate year-round.

Beats Music Subscriptions Will End on Nov. 30

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Beats Music will officially end on Nov. 30 and all subscriptions will be cancelled. The following message was posted to the support page of the company’s website:

Beats Music ends on November 30. Your subscription will be cancelled, but you can move your picks and preferences over to Apple Music right now.

All the pros that curated music for you are still crafting more amazing experiences. Plus, on Apple Music, you’ll get even better recommendations based on music you already listen to and love, 24/7 global radio with Beats 1, exciting material from your favorite artist, and more.

The notice arrives just days after Apple, which acquired Beats Music in 2014 for $3 billion, introduced an Android app, making Apple Music available to a broader audience. Apple also launched its own streaming service in June.