Glen Campbell, Merle Haggard Christmas Albums Return On Vinyl

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Glen Campbell Merle Haggard Christmas albums

Vintage Christmas albums from Glen Campbell and Merle Haggard are once again available on vinyl.

Campbell’s That Christmas Feeling (1968) and Haggard’s Christmas Present (1973) were reissued Friday (Sept. 23) by Universal Music Enterprises.

Campbell’s project includes the hit “Christmas Is For Children” as well as his take on “Blue Christmas” and Willie Nelson’s “Pretty Paper.” Haggard’s set includes “If We Make it Through December” and “Daddy Won’t Be Home for Christmas.”

Glen Campbell’s That Christmas Feeling Track List:

Side A
1. “Christmas Is For Children”
2. “Old Toy Trains”
3. “Little Altar Boy”
4. “It Must Be Getting Close To Christmas”
5. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
6. “Blue Christmas”

Side B
1. “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)”
2. “Pretty Paper”
3. “There’s No Place Like Home”
4. “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
5. “Christmas Day”

Merle Haggard’s Christmas Present Track Listing:

Side A
1. “If We Make It Through December”
2. “Santa Claus And Popcorn”
3. “Bobby Wants A Puppy Dog For Christmas”
4. “Daddy Won’t Be Home Again For Christmas”
5. “Grandma’s Homemade Christmas Card”

Side B
1. “White Christmas”
2. “Silver Bells”
3. “Winter Wonderland”
4. “Silent Night”
5.” Jingle Bells”

Artist Updates: The Band Perry, Darryl Worley, Ray Stevens

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The Band Perry Plans For NASCAR Race

The Band Perry

The Band Perry

The Band Perry will perform prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship race on Nov. 20. The band will be featured in a pre-race show, which airs on on NBC. The Ford EcoBoost 400 championship race will be broadcast in 185 countries and territories on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The race will take place in Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida.

“We are thrilled to have The Band Perry performing in what will be an exciting day at Homestead-Miami Speedway, which will be capped off with the Ford EcoBoost 400 championship race on Sunday,” said Homestead-Miami Speedway President Matthew Becherer. “The Band Perry has become a household name in country music, and having them kick off the Sprint Cup Series championship race with a pre-race concert will be an electrifying experience for NASCAR and all of our fans. We can’t wait to see the show they put on in November.”

Darryl Worley Will Ride The Santa Train

Darryl Worley

Darryl Worley

Darryl Worley will be the celebrity guest on the Santa Train when it makes its 74th journey on Nov. 19. He will accompany Santa and event sponsors CSX, Dignity U Wear, Food City and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce on the 110-mile trek. Worley will perform live at the final stop in Kingsport, Tennessee. The Santa Train makes 14 stops in Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee and delivers toys, food and winter clothing to hundreds of children and families along the way.

“I’m honored to accompany the Santa Train as the celebrity guest this year,” Worley said. “The opportunity to give back and to be a part of a 74-year-old holiday tradition is one that I couldn’t pass up, and I look forward to being a part of it.”

 

Ray Stevens Announces Golf Event

Ray Stevens event

Ray Stevens has announced his first “Ray Stevens Charity Golf Classic,” set for Oct. 7 and 8 at the Temple Hills Country Club in Franklin, Tennessee. A full concert by Stevens and special guests will take place on the evening of the 7th, followed by an 18-hole golf scramble on the 8th. The event benefits GIFT (Giving in Faith Together), Augie’s Quest (ALS) and the ClubCorp Employee Partners Care Foundation.

“I’m looking forward to seeing lots of friends at my Charity Golf Tournament at Temple Hills in a few weeks. It should be fun doing a show in town,” says Stevens. “The concert is no problem but the Davidson County Public Safety Department won’t allow me to tee off within 100 yards of a highway. The folks in my foursome all dress like baseball catchers.”

Weekly Chart Report (9/23/16)

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Brooke Eden Releases EP On RED BOW Records

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Brooke Eden issued a four-song EP, Welcome to the Weekend, on Friday (Sept. 23) on RED BOW Records.

Eden co-wrote all the songs, collaborating with songwriters Chris DeStefano, Brett James, Cary Barlowe, Jesse Frasure, Ingrid Andress, Will Weatherly and Justin Wilson. Jacob Durrett and Nick Brophy produced the project.

Eden’s lead single, “Diamonds,” has been featured in the TLC series, Close to Home.

Welcome to the Weekend Track List

1. “Diamonds” (Brooke Eden, Chris DeStefano, Brett James)
2. “Act Like You Don’t” (Brooke Eden, Cary Barlowe, Jesse Frasure)
3. “Silence Speaks” (Brooke Eden, Ingrid Andress, Will Weatherly)
4. “Sunday Mornin’” (Brooke Eden, Justin Wilson)

Rascal Flatts Announce Christmas Album, ‘The Greatest Gift Of All’

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Rascal Flatts Christmas cover

Rascal Flatts will release The Greatest Gift of All, their first-ever Christmas album, on Oct. 21 on Big Machine Records. The collection was produced by the band and features 10 holiday favorites.

Contemporary seasonal songs on the album include renditions of Stevie Wonder’s “Someday at Christmas” and 4Him’s “A Strange Way to Save the World.” The trio’s version of “Silent Night” begins with vocals from their children.

“It probably seems crazy that we waited this long to release a Christmas record,” says band member Jay DeMarcus. “We just wanted to do it right! There are certain songs I think most everyone wants to hear during Christmas, and we wanted to put our own special spin on those songs, while adding in a couple of our personal favorites. We had a blast making this album, and being in the producer’s chair ourselves, makes it extra fun and challenging for us.”

The Greatest Gift of All Track List:

1. “Joy To The World”
2. “O Holy Night”
3. “Deck The Halls”
4. “A Strange Way To Save The World”
5. “Go Tell It On The Mountain”
6. “Let It Snow”
7. “Silent Night”
8. “Someday At Christmas”
9. “The First Noel”
10. “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

Numerous Nashville Landmarks Will Hit Milestones In 2017

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Photo provided by Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp

Photo provided by Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp

Many of Nashville’s most iconic music establishments will mark major anniversaries in 2017. In response, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp has compiled a list noting the beginnings of some of the city’s most popular and historic music venues, museums and festivals.

“The convergence of this many significant anniversaries among our music offerings is an incredible opportunity for this city,” said Butch Spyridon, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “Together they showcase the depth and breadth of Music City. Music City is not a slogan or a logo, it is our DNA and we are proud and honored to tell the world the individual stories behind these milestones.”

Nashville music institutions with significant 2017 anniversaries include:

Ryman Auditorium – 125th
Nashville Symphony – 70th season
Historic RCA Studio B – 60th
CMA Awards – 50th (November 2, 2016)
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum – 50th
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) – 50th
The Bluebird Cafe – 35th
Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival – 25th
Music City Walk of Fame – 10th
Schermerhorn Symphony Center – 10th

NSAI, Songwriters Discuss Copyright Reform On Capitol Hill

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Marcus Hummon, Congressman Darrell Issa, Lacy Green and Bart Herbison

Marcus Hummon, Congressman Darrell Issa, Lacy Green and Bart Herbison

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) was on Capitol Hill for three days of meetings this week on Copyright reform and 100 percent music licensing just before Congress adjourns.

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Jimmy Robbins, Lacy Green, and Marcus Hummon perform an acoustic session.

Songwriters Lacy Green, Marcus Hummon and Jimmy Robbins accompanied NSAI’s Bart Herbison, Jennifer Turnbow and Morgan Brown for multiple meetings.

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Marcus Hummon, Lacy Green, House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte, Jimmy Robbins.

Industry Ink: ACM Lifting Lives, PLA Media, Silverado Records, BBR Music Group

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ACM Lifting Lives Teams With Montgomery Gentry

acm lifting livesMontgomery Gentry has been added to the string of nationwide ACM Lifting Lives Club Shows.

Participating clubs have agreed to donate a portion of each ticket sold to ACM Lifting Lives, and the money raised will go to help fund organizations that are improving lives through the power of music.

Stoney’s Rockin’ Country in Las Vegas will host Montgomery Gentry for this club benefit show on November 4.

 

PLA Media Adds Silverado Records To Roster

silveradoSilverado Records has hired PLA Media for publicity services. PLA Media also represents the Johnny Cash Museum, singer-songwriter Ashton Shephard, and the Americana Music Triangle.

“We’re really excited to be working with Pam and her amazing team at PLA Media,” says Silverado Records founder and CEO Scott Thomas. “They’re a great fit for us for a number of reasons, some of them being experience, longevity, and their overall awesomeness. We look forward to working closely with the PLA team to get the word out about Silverado Records and our growing roster of artists.”

 

BBR Music Group Adds Executive Assistant

Jennifer Coen

Jennifer Coen

BBR Music Group has hired new Executive Assistant Jennifer Coen. Coen will report to BBR Music Group EVP Jon Loba, General Manager Rick Shedd, and Sr. VP Promotion Carson James.

Most recently working in Sales at Cumulus Nashville, Coen also served as a Sales rep for Entercom Radio/ WDAF in Kansas City. Coen holds a degree in Marketing from Wichita State University. Coen can be reached at [email protected] or at 615-610-2105

Coen fills the position previously held by Brittany Farrar who departs BBR Music Group to partner with Shed Fitness, a full service boutique fitness studio in Nashville’s Gulch neighborhood with a projected opening of Nov. 1. For pre-sales and more information, visit: shedgroupfitness.com

“We are going to miss Brittany greatly, but she has been given an amazing opportunity to pursue her passion in fitness and we couldn’t be happier for her. She leaves some incredibly big shoes to fill, but we are so excited about Jennifer joining the BBR Music Group family. Her background in radio along with a degree in marketing and endearing personality should serve her well in her new role,” says Loba.

Opry, Southwest Airlines Resume ‘Circle In The City’ In New York

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Pictured (L-R) RaeLynn, William Michael Morgan. Photo: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

Pictured (L-R) RaeLynn, William Michael Morgan. Photo: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

The Grand Ole Opry and Southwest Airlines in partnership with Warner Music Nashville are returning to New York City for two free acoustic performances at the Southwest Porch at Bryant Park.

The Circle in the City fall series is set to feature two acts who have become Opry fan favorites, William Michael Morgan on Oct. 3 and RaeLynn on Oct. 4, with both shows at 6 p.m.

Morgan and RaeLynn will travel to Manhattan with the Opry’s signature microphone stand and will continue the 90th anniversary year tradition of throwing down a replica of the famed circle of wood from center stage at the Opry House, a la an “Opry Circle Throwdown.” Fans can watch each of the shows live on the Opry’s Facebook page.

NASH-FM 94.7 will host each event and will offer VIP seating to listener winners. Additional seating is open to the public and will be based on a first-come first-served basis. Other guests will be invited to be a part of each performance in the park outside the perimeter of the Southwest Porch.

Morgan will return to Nashville to perform on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 6 for Opry Country Classics. He will celebrate the release of his debut album Vinyl on Oct. 30.

CTM Writer’s INK Hires Chris Poole As Creative Manager

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Chris Poole

Chris Poole

Chris Poole, co-founder of Paravel Management, has joined CTM Writer’s INK as Creative Manager and will also continue managing artists under the CTM umbrella.

A native of Thomasville, Georgia, Poole served as co-founder/artist manager at Paravel Management where he worked with Seth Ennis (Sony Nashville), Hank Murphy (Sony/Provident), and digital artist Alec Bailey. In addition to his role as an artist manager, he has assisted Universal Nashville and Borman Entertainment with digital marketing campaigns involving social media influencers and country artists.

“We are thrilled to have Chris join our team,” said CTM President/CEO Eddie Robba. “Chris demonstrates drive and passion for both writers and artists, which reflects our vision for CTM. I’m confident that Chris will continue to have success in his new position here with us.”

“I’m excited for this new opportunity at CTM/Writer’s Ink,” said Poole. “I’m so thankful for the faith that Eddie Robba and the rest of the CTM team have demonstrated in asking me to be a part of a very bright future at Catch This Music / CTM Writer’s INK.”