• ABOUT
    • Contact
    • The Team
    • FAQ
    • Use & Privacy Policy
  • ADVERTISE
  • ROWFAX
  • JOB LISTINGS
MusicRow.com
  • CALENDARS
    • Album/EP Releases
    • Single/Track Releases
    • Industry Events
  • OBITS
  • CHARTS
    • Radio Chart (Current)
    • Radio Chart (Archives)
    • No. 1 Challenge Coin
    • Songwriter Chart (Current)
    • Songwriter Chart (Archives)
  • REVIEWS
  • MY STORY
  • NEWSLETTER
    • Newsletter (Current)
    • Newsletter (Archives)
    • SIGN UP (FREE!)
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • STORE
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu

Bobby Karl Works BMLG’s CRS Luncheon

February 24, 2017/by Bobby Karl

Pictured: Big Machine Label Group President & CEO Scott Borchetta, CRB Executive Director Bill Mayne with BMLG artists Maddie & Tae, A Thousand Horses, Trent Harmon, Midland, Carly Pearce, and Delta Rae. Photo: Rick Diamond [CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE]

Chapter 555

That massive sound you heard around 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon coming from the Omni Hotel was the explosion of talent by the group Delta Rae.

The Durham, NC band rocked the Big Machine Label Group luncheon with a performance that was practically volcanic in intensity. The melodies were thrilling, the showmanship was charismatic and the singing was sensational.

The group dazzled the crowd with “I’ll Walk With You,” “No Peace and Quiet,” “I Move South” and more. Led by Elizabeth Hopkins and siblings Brittany, Eric and Ian Holljes, Delta Rae completely stole the show.

The luncheon began its lineup with A Thousand Horses. This six-piece ensemble, augmented with three dancing female backup vocalists, created a big, blazing, country-rock sound. Its set included the group’s debut hit “Smoke” and featured its new single “Preachin’ to the Choir.”

Newcomer Carly Pearce sang splendidly at her debut CRS performance. She introduced the mournful heartache ballad “Every Little Thing” as her debut single.

Maddie & Tae were pert, bright and sparkly on four new tunes that will be on their sophomore CD. “Doin’ Just Fine,” “Welcome to the Club,” “Blame it on the Tree” and “Somebody Will” were all winners.

The new trio Midland faced the crowd with three voices and three guitars. Among its tunes was its tuneful new single “Drinkin’ Problem.”

“Imagine them in your conference room very soon,” promised host Scott Borchetta to the radio folks in attendance. “We’re going to break this act together. So thank-you in advance for that.”

Scott was a regular on American Idol this past season, so he naturally brought out the show’s winner, Trent Harmon. The singer-songwriter was winning on “There Is a Girl” and drew a standing ovation for his bluesy and slow “Her.”

Then Delta Rae raised the rafters of the Omni ballroom.

Taking it all in were Craig Campbell, Sarah Skates, April Johnson, Rick Murray, R.J. Curtis, Brenden Oliver, Chuck Aly and Jeff Davis.

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Bobby Karl
Bobby Karl
Bobby Karl
Latest posts by Bobby Karl (see all)
  • Bobby Karl Works The Room: Eric Church Exhibit Opens At Hall Of Fame - July 13, 2023
  • Bobby Karl Works The Room: Cidny Bullens Celebrates ‘TransElectric’ Book - June 7, 2023
  • Bobby Karl Works The Room: Grammy Chapter Hosts ‘Party Of The Year’ - June 2, 2023
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on X
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://music-row-website-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10163041/Photo-Credit_-Rick-Diamond.jpg 380 570 Bobby Karl https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png Bobby Karl2017-02-24 17:08:182017-02-24 17:08:18Bobby Karl Works BMLG’s CRS Luncheon
0 replies

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

RECENT NEWS

  • Industry Ink: UTA, Dustin Lynch, Bailey Zimmerman, Tay Keith, More June 13, 2025
  • MusicRow Weekly (Grammy Updates, CMA Fest, News, Charts, More…) June 13, 2025
  • Ashley Gorley Inducted Into Songwriter’s Hall Of Fame June 13, 2025
  • Opry Entertainment Group To Host 4th of July Celebrations In Downtown Nashville June 13, 2025
  • Cam Turns Some Dark Days Into ‘All Things Light’ On New Project Due In July June 13, 2025
  • Parker McCollum Unveils Track Listing For Upcoming Self-Titled Project June 13, 2025
  • Spotify & Backline Partner For Mental Health Initiative June 13, 2025
  • Avery Anna To Launch ‘Let Go Letters Tour’ This Fall June 13, 2025
  • Thomas Rhett Summits The MusicRow Radio Chart June 13, 2025
  • The McCrary Sisters Family & Friends Benefit Set For June 17 June 13, 2025

Like Us on Facebook

Follow Us on Twitter

Tweets by MusicRow
© 2025 Music Row Enterprises, LLC - Enfold WordPress Theme by Kriesi
Website hosted by Nashville web design company, All My Web Needs.
  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to X
  • Link to Instagram
Scroll to top