LifeNotes: Longtime Waitress At Pancake Pantry, Mrs. Joyce Stubblefield, Passes

Joyce Stubblefield

Mrs. Joyce Stubblefield

Mrs. Joyce Stubblefield, 78, of Goodlettsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday (June 23). She was born on December 19, 1937 to the late John and Lillian Satty.

She was a longtime waitress at the Pancake Pantry for 42 years and will be greatly missed by her longtime customers, many of which worked in the music industry.

Mrs. Stubblefield is survived by her husband of 57 years; one son, Donald Stubblefield, Jr; one daughter, LeAnne Stubblefield Brooks (Devin); numerous grandchildren; four brothers, John Satty, Billy Satty, Michael Satty, and Frank Satty; four sisters, Rose Fite, Janice Hoback, Sandra Felts, and Mary Lemons.

Any donations can be made to Alive Hospice in Madison.

There will be no services.

Weekly Register: Country Albums Chart Sees A ‘California Sunrise’

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Jon Pardi‘s California Sunrise has taken the top spot on the country albums chart this week, and at No. 11 on the overall rankings, with 24K albums sold and 29K total consumption. Following Pardi on the country album rankings are Chris Stapleton‘s Traveller (20K), Keith Urban‘s Ripcord (18K), Blake Shelton‘s If I’m Honest (17K) and the Now Country 9 compilation (13K).

Other high-charting country debut albums include LOCASH‘s Fighters at No. 14 (4.1K) and Elizabeth Cook‘s Exodus of Venus at No. 23 (2.5K).

On the overall chart, Drake‘s Views remains at No. 1 with 124K combined units this week.

Year to date, album sales are down 13.3 percent, while country album sales are down 5 percent. Overall digital album sales are down 18. 1 percent, while country digital album sales are down 11.7 percent.

Mumford & Sons‘ Johannesburg lands at No. 1 on the Americana/Folk Albums chart, with 34K sold. Following the group is Stapleton’s Traveller at No. 2 (20K), Case/Lang/Viers‘ self-titled project at No. 3 (14.4K), Paul Simon‘s Stranger to Stranger at No. 4 (11.6K) and The Lumineers’ Cleopatra at No. 5 (11.2K).

Meanwhile, Florida Georgia Line‘s “H.O.L.Y.” remains atop the country tracks sales rankings, with 69K (650K to date). Kane Brown debuts “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” at No. 2 with 43K sold. Tim McGraw‘s “Humble and Kind” is at No. 3 (28K), Dan+Shay‘s “From The Ground Up” lands at No. 4 (23K), and Luke Bryan‘s “Huntin,’ Fishin,’ and Lovin’ Everyday” rounds out the Top 5 with 23K.

Justin Timberlake‘s “Can’t Stop The Feeling” sold 118K this week, for a total of 1.3 million to date.

Year to date, overall track sales have declined 23.9 percent, while country track sales have declined 21.7 percent.

Steven Tyler Reveals Solo Album Track Listing, Confirms Aerosmith Farewell Tour

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Several of Nashville’s top songwriters are featured on Steven Tyler‘s upcoming solo country album, We’re All Somebody From Somewhere, set for release July 15 on Dot Records (Big Machine Label Group).

Among those are Rhett Akins, Nathan Barlowe, Levi Hummon, Brett James, The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston, Hillary Lindsey, Eric Paslay, Brad Warren, Brett Warren, and more.

Tyler co-wrote 12 of the album’s 15 tracks, and co-produced the project alongside T Bone Burnett and Dann Huff, as well as Marti Frederickson and Johnston. In addition to several new tracks, the album includes a rendition of Aerosmith’s 1989 hit, “Janie’s Got A Gun.”

According to an interview last week on The Howard Stern Show, Tyler also confirmed that he and his Aerosmith bandmates are working on a farewell tour in 2017.

“I love this band, I really do, and I want to squash every thought that anybody might have about this … We’re doing a farewell tour, but only because it’s time. We’ve never done that,” Tyler said.

We’re All Somebody From Somewhere Track Listing:

1. “My Own Worst Enemy” (Steven Tyler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
2. “We’re All Somebody From Somewhere” (Steven Tyler, Jaren Johnston)
3. “Hold On (Won’t Let Go)” (Steven Tyler, Jason Boyd, Jared Gutstadt, Jeff Peters)
4. “It Ain’t Easy” (Steven Tyler, Cary Barlowe, Nathan Barlowe, Hillary Lindsey)
5. “Love Is Your Name” (Lindsey Lee, Eric Paslay)
6. “I Make My Own Sunshine” (Alyssa Bonagura)
7. “Gypsy Girl” (Steven Tyler, Ross Copperman, David Hodges)
8. “Somebody New” (Steven Tyler, Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges)
9. “Only Heaven” (Steven Tyler, Rhett Akins, Chris DeStefano)
10. “The Good, The Bad, The Ugly & Me” (Steven Tyler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
11. “RED, WHITE & YOU” (Steven Tyler, Nathan Barlowe, Levi Hummon, Jon Vella)
12. “Sweet Louisiana“ (Steven Tyler, Cary Barlowe, Nathan Barlowe, Hillary Lindsey)
13. “What Am I Doin’ Right?” (Steven Tyler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
14. “Janie’s Got A Gun” (Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton)
15. “Piece Of My Heart” (with The Loving Mary Band) (Bert Berns, Jerry Ragovoy)

Industry Ink: Ten Ten Music Group, Warner/Chappell Production Music, CRB, Music Biz

Ten Ten Music Group Names Creative Manager

Jamie Bruno

Jamie Bruno

Jamie Bruno has been named Creative Manager at Ten Ten Music Group. Bruno was previously an intern and then Creative Assistant, where she was responsible for catalog management and office management.

Barry Coburn, President of Ten Ten Music Group said, “Jamie began with Ten Ten as an intern and has now worked for over 2 years to earn this promotion. Her desire to succeed is infectious.”

Bruno will help represent Ten Ten’s roster which includes Dan Tyminski,Trent Summar, Dori, Porcelain Black, Paul Brady, and Johnny Lucas.

 

Warner/Chappell Production Music Earns 2016 PromaxBDA Local Gold Award

USE-WCM-LOGOWarner/Chappell Production Music has won a 2016 PromaxBDA Local Gold Award, for Use of Original Music in a Promo. This is the second consecutive year Warner/Chappell Production Music has won in this category. 

The winning piece, “Listen to Larry,” was created in conjunction with KTVT-TV, and was used to promote the accuracy and dependability of KTVT-TV’s weather broadcast.

Warner/Chappell Production Music’s President and CEO Randy Wachtler stated, “I’m thrilled this fantastic collaboration with KTVT-TV has won! We are proud to have been a part of this popular campaign.”

 

LANco Performs For CRB Board

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Arista Nashville’s LANco performed for the CRB board this week in Nashville. Pictured above are board members, the five-man group and Sony Music Nashville execs and the Arista Nashville promo team.

 

Music Business Association’s Music Biz Conference To Return To Nashville In 2017

musicbiz2015The Music Business Association has announced that Music Biz 2017 will return to Nashville for the third consecutive year from Monday, May 15, through Thursday, May 18, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. Registration will open in the fall.

Music Biz 2016, the Association’s second annual event in Nashville, drew about 1,500 attendees, an increase of more than 50 percent since moving the event to Music City.

Dustin Lynch Issues “Seein’ Red” As Lead Single From Third Album

Photo: Ford Fairchild

Photo: Ford Fairchild

Dustin Lynch has sent a new single titled “Seein’ Red” to country radio. It’s the lead release from his upcoming third album on Broken Bow Records.

“Seein’ Red” was written by Tully Kennedy, Kurt Allison, Steve Bogard and Jason Sever. Lynch will perform it on the TBS series Conan on July 6.

“’Seein’ Red’ is the perfect introduction to where I am in life and what this next chapter of music represents,” says Lynch. “It’s fun, sexy, energetic, and makes me want to dance all over somebody.”

Lynch’s prior album, Where It’s At, was released in 2014 and included three No. 1 singles on Billboard’s country airplay chart: “Where It’s At (Yep Yep),” “Hell of a Night” and “Mind Reader.”

ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp Underway In Nashville

Pictured (L-R) Lori Badgett, ACM Lifting Lives President; Stuart Dill, VUMC Entertainment Industry Liaison; Ross Copperman, songwriter/producer; Tiffany Moon, EVP, Academy of Country Music; Eric Paslay; Lorie Lytle, ACM Lifting Lives Board; Elizabeth Roof, Senior Research Specialist, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center; Dr. Elisabeth Dykens, Associate Director of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development. Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Academy of Country Music

Pictured (L-R) Lori Badgett, ACM Lifting Lives President; Stuart Dill, VUMC Entertainment Industry Liaison; Ross Copperman, songwriter/producer; Tiffany Moon, EVP, Academy of Country Music; Eric Paslay; Lorie Lytle, ACM Lifting Lives Board; Elizabeth Roof, Senior Research Specialist, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center; Dr. Elisabeth Dykens, Associate Director of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Academy of Country Music

ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp is in session this week in Nashville with participating campers from around the country. The residential camp has the dual purpose of studying Williams syndrome while providing music enrichment through performance and education.

Songwriter/producer Ross Copperman and EMI Nashville artist Eric Paslay led campers in a songwriting session, creating “Happy Together,” an original song based on campers’ personal experiences and inspirations.

Maddie & Tae dropped by the Wildhorse Saloon to spend time with the campers while they shared stories from the first day of camp and participated in a line dancing session.

The camp is a partnership between ACM Lifting Lives and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.

Pictured (L-R): Marisa Fisher, ACM Lifting Lives Camp Director; Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye of Maddie & Tae; Laura Hermann, ACM Lifting Lives Assistant Camp Director; Tommy Moore, Manager, Administration & Operations, ACM. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Academy of Country Music)

Pictured (L-R): Marisa Fisher, ACM Lifting Lives Camp Director; Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye of Maddie & Tae; Laura Hermann, ACM Lifting Lives Assistant Camp Director; Tommy Moore, Manager of Administration & Operations, ACM. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Academy of Country Music

Kelly Clarkson Moves To Atlantic Records, Preps Album For 2017

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson had big news for fans on Friday (June 24), announcing that she has signed a long-term deal with Warner Music’s Atlantic Records, and that she will release a soul and R&B-influenced album in 2017.

“We have already started creating a record that I have been wanting to make since I was a little girl, and a record that fans have been asking me to make for years,” Clarkson said. “Here’s to the future!”

After winning American Idol‘s first season in 2002, Clarkson has been signed with Sony Music’s RCA label, though Clarkson’s relationship with the label, including its former chairman/CEO Clive Davis, has been at times tumultuous.

“After winning American Idol there was an arranged marriage that occurred that sometimes worked out and sometimes resulted in the hardest experiences of my life,” Clarkson said in a statement.

“It was my first time that I actually got to pick who I got to work with, and Atlantic Records was overwhelmingly inspired by me and excited to work with me,” the singer told fans during a Facebook Live post. “I want to say thank you so much to RCA for the past 15 years. We did awesome together but I am very, very, very excited about picking my label for the first time.”

"Here we go, Atlantic Records! Cheers!." Photo: Kelly Clarkson Facebook

“Here we go, Atlantic Records! Cheers!” Photo: Kelly Clarkson Facebook

During the video, she also promised a country album at some point. “I love the country side of me and the Broadway side of me and the pop side of me. They are down to make whatever record I’m into, which is real rare. They have a great country department, if I ever want to make that. I know the fans have been asking when I’m going to make a country record. I promise you I’m going to make one, I love country music. But right now I would really love to focus on making the most amazing soulful record.”

Clarkson also offered four free cover songs on kellyclarksonlive.com, including Coldplay’s “Fix You,” Radiohead’s “Creep,” Etta James’s “I’d Rather Go Blind,” and India Arie’s “Ready For Love.”

Florida Georgia Line To Release New Album August 26

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Florida Georgia Line‘s upcoming third studio album, Dig Your Roots, will release Aug. 26 on Big Machine Label Group.

“Our album cover says it all,” shares FGL’s Brian Kelley. “Tyler and I are continuing to grow musically and personally. We really wanted this album to reflect who we are and our lives in this moment, but also where we came from.”

FGL’s Tyler Hubbard adds, “We both started out playing guitar, singing in church and writing songs so we wanted to let fans see our foundation—a deeper side to us. We couldn’t have picked a more fitting title or image for Dig Your Roots.”

The duo teams again with producer Joey Moi, who has been behind Florida Georgia Line’s previous albums. The project includes their current single, “H.O.L.Y.,” penned by busbee, Nate Cyphert and William Larsen.

Aubrie Sellers, Elizabeth Cook Slated For Live On The Green

unnamedAubrie Sellers and Elizabeth Cook are among the artists slated for Lightning 100’s Live On The Green series in downtown Nashville. Live On The Green will be held Aug. 11, 18 and 25, as well as Sept. 1-3 at Public Square Park, and will host more than 30 artists on two stages. All shows are free and open to the public.

The lineup includes local and national talent, including Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Band Of Horses, Young The Giant, Jenny Lewis, Dawes, Andra Day, Passenger, BØRNS, Kurt Vile & The Violators, The Wild Feathers, Judah & The Lion and more.

VIP tickets are on sale as well, with perks including exclusive stage access for premium viewing, private restrooms, comfortable shaded areas with open seating, complimentary catering provided by Bacon & Caviar Gourmet Catering, as well as complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Since its inception in 2009, over 425,000 fans from 45 states and 13 countries have attended the event.

Kristian Bush, Charlie Worsham Aid CMA In Advocating For Music Education

Pictured (L-R): National Press Club President Thomas Burr, Charlie Worsham, Kristian Bush, CMA CEO Sarah Trahern and CMA Foundation Board President Joe Galante.

Pictured (L-R): National Press Club President Thomas Burr, Charlie Worsham, Kristian Bush, CMA CEO Sarah Trahern and CMA Foundation Board President Joe Galante. Photo: Noel St. John

Kristian Bush and Charlie Worsham participated in various events across Washington, D.C., on Wednesday (June 22) ahead of their involvement with the National Association for Music Education’s annual Hill Day. The musicians advocated for music education on behalf of the CMA Foundation.

They visited The National Press Club, where Bush and Worsham entertained the crowd of journalists and fans with an acoustic performance. They were joined by CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern and CMA Foundation Board Chairman Joe Galante for a panel discussion about the organization’s trip to the Hill. The panel was moderated by National Press Club President Thomas Burr.

Pictured (L-R): Charlie Worsham, Kristian Bush and Jim Collins.

Pictured (L-R): Charlie Worsham, Kristian Bush and Jim Collins. Photo: Lisa Nipp/CMA

Later in the evening Bush and Worsham participated in the CMA Songwriters Series, also featuring songwriter Jim Collins, for a full house at the Library of Congress’ Coolidge Auditorium. Special attendees included Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN), Congressman Jim Cooper (TN), and Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX).

On Thursday the pair met individually with various state and national representatives for Hill Day to reinforce the need for all students to have access to quality music education programs in schools.

Pictured (L-R): Library of Congress Chief of Music Division Susan H. Vita, Jim Free, Charlie Worsham, CMA Foundation Board Chairman Joe Galante, Kristian Bush, Jim Collins, CMA CEO Sarah Trahern and CMA Board Member Jennie Smythe.

Pictured (L-R): Library of Congress Chief of Music Division Susan H. Vita, Jim Free, Charlie Worsham, CMA Foundation Board Chairman Joe Galante, Kristian Bush, Jim Collins, CMA CEO Sarah Trahern, and CMA Board Member Jennie Smythe. Photo: Lisa Nipp/CMA

Pictured (L-R): Charlie Worsham, Gohmert, Kristian Bush and Jim Collins. Photo : Lisa Nipp/CMA

Pictured (L-R): Charlie Worsham, Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX), Kristian Bush and Jim Collins. Photo : Lisa Nipp/CMA