Industry Ink: Old Dominion, Ron Wilcox, Aaron Crisler, New Boots

Old Dominion Helps Krafts Celebrate Fifth Patriots Win

Pictured (L-R): Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi, Patriots’ Jonathan Kraft, Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Patriots’ Robert Kraft and Old Dominion’s Geoff Sprung (Not pictured, Old Dominion’s Whit Sellers). Photo courtesy of Old Dominion

Old Dominion played the official Patriots’ after-party on Sunday (Feb. 5) in Houston following the exciting Super Bowl matchup. The New England Patriots took home their fifth Super Bowl title under the Kraft family on Sunday night.

Ron Wilcox Joins SoundExchange Board

Ron Wilcox of Warner Music Group (WMG) has been appointed to the SoundExchange Board of Directors. Wilcox serves as WMG’s Executive Counsel, Business Affairs, Strategic and Digital Initiatives. His appointment took effect Jan. 1, and he replaces Jeff Walker of Sony Music Entertainment. The SoundExchange Board is comprised of 18 individuals, split evenly between artist and label representatives, serving virtually all aspects of the music industry.

Aaron Crisler Named to Nashville Business Journal‘s 40 Under 40

Aaron Crisler, CEO/Owner of Conduit Media, has been named a recipient of the Nashville Business Journal’s 2017 40 Under 40 Awards. The 40 Under 40 Awards recognizes top business/community leaders who are making their mark and promising to do even more before the age of 40. This year’s winners were chosen from nearly 600 nominations and will be featured in the Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 special and honored at a luncheon March 14 at The Westin.

New Boots Launches Line Dancing Classes

New Boots Line Dancing has launched a series of private line dance group classes beginning Feb. 25. New Boots will offer hour-long classes aimed at the growing tourism industry within Nashville. The boutique service will allow groups to pick their own music and go at a pace they feel comfortable with in a relaxed environment. A variety of packages will be offered which include complimentary drinks, custom post cards & a group dance video souvenir.

Learn more at newbootslinedancing.com.

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Lorie Hollabaugh

Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.

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