Mandy Barnett Announces Four-Night Residency At 3rd & Lindsley

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Mandy Barnett performs during an early screening of Patsy Cline: American Masters.

Mandy Barnett has announced a four-night residency at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley, with performances on July 13, 20, 27, and Aug. 3.

“I’ve always loved to perform in Nashville,” said Barnett. “The audiences in Nashville are so inspiring and invigorating. I don’t get to do full-band shows in town nearly enough. It’s been a long time since I’ve done a residency here. And in speaking with Ron Brice at 3rd & Lindsley, this summer seemed like a perfect time to do one. We’ll have some fun trying out new songs, featuring some unique guests, and playing a number of favorite tunes.

“It’s an opportunity for people to see one of Nashville’s treasures who plays in town only once or twice a year,” stated Ron Brice, owner of 3rd & Lindsley. “We are proud to have Mandy play here,” he added.

All four of Barnett’s shows will begin at 7 p.m. For tickets, go to: 3rdandlindsley.com.

Industry Ink: Dylan Scott Gets RIAA Certification, Harper Grae On WSM, Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo, Finney Media

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Dylan Scott’s “My Girl” Goes Gold

Dylan Scott’s hit “My Girl” has earned gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Featured on his self-titled debut album, Scott penned the song about his wife and all the little things he gets to see in her that no one else does. This month, Scott checked another career milestone off by headlining a sold-out show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles as part of his My Town Tour.

Harper Grae Visits Devon O’Day

Pictured (L-R):  Pat Alger, Harper Grae, Devon O’Day

Recording artist Harper Grae premiered her new single, “Dear Daddy,” on WSM Radio during Devon O’Day’s afternoon drive show.  Grae co-wrote the song with Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member Pat Alger, who joined Grae on-air live to perform the song. “Dear Daddy” released on June 16.

 

Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Restructures

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has elected not to renew the contract of Chief Operating Officer Dan Cheney. Cheney joined the Show in 2014 after serving as the CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days starting in 2010. Last week, the Show also eliminated the position of general manager held by Joe Bruce Hancock. Hancock was a nine-year employee and remains a Lifetime Vice President.

 

Finney Media Finds Women Are Primary Christian Radio Listeners

Women dominate the listenership of Christian radio stations in both music and talk formats, according to research conducted by Dallas-based Finney Media. Finney surveyed more than 23,000 listeners at 72 radio stations, networks and programs on the relevant formats of Music, Music & Talk, Teaching and Spoken Word for the study.

“We found that women can make up three-quarters of a Christian radio station’s listenership,” said Chuck Finney, President of Finney Media. “That is the type of information that can help Christian stations understand their market needs better, and adapt where necessary.”

Earth, Wind & Fire’s ‘CMT Crossroads’ Appearance Gets Premiere Date

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Lady Antebellum perform with Earth, Wind & Fire on CMT Crossroads. Photo: CMT Press

Earlier this year, just prior to Nashville’s CMA Music Festival, fans got a once-in-a-lifetime experience, as Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, Dan+Shay, Sara Evans and Drake White all collaborated with Earth, Wind & Fire, to film an upcoming episode of CMT Crossroads.

The show now has an air date, set to premiere Friday, June 23 at 10 p.m. ET.

The musical collaboration was held on the first outdoor CMT Crossroads Stage in downtown Nashville. Earth, Wind & Fire teamed with Lady Antebellum for the song “September,” and Lady A’s “You Look Good,” which aired on the CMT Music Awards, as a preview to the upcoming CMT Crossroads show.

CMT Crossroads is produced by Tom Forrest with John Hamlin and Margaret Comeaux executive producing for CMT.

Darius Rucker performs with Earth, Wind & Fire on CMT Crossroads. Photo: CMT Press

 

Thomas Rhett Extends Home Team Tour Into Fall

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Thomas Rhett has added some fall dates to his wildly successful Home Team Tour, which launched in February. Rhett will hit Los Angeles, San Diego, Louisville, and 14 other cities this Fall and will also return to the UK for dates in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Belfast.

Rhett has already sold out 18 dates on the tour, which prompted demand for additional fall dates. The first fall dates are on sale now, with remaining show details rolling out over the coming weeks. Ticket information can be found at thomasrhett.com or ticketmaster.com.

HOME TEAM TOUR Fall Tour:
Los Angeles, CA* 
San Diego, CA 
Evansville, IN 
Louisville, KY 
Alpharetta, GA* 
North Charleston, SC
Fayetteville, NC 
Bristow, VA 
Columbia, SC 
Pensacola, FL 
Biloxi, MS 
Columbia, MO 
Wichita, KS 
Springfield, MO 
Brookings, SD 
St. Paul, MN
Omaha, NE
London, UK*
Birmingham, UK
Manchester, UK
Glasgow, UK

Belfast, UK

*Sell-outs on fall leg so far

Royalty Exchange Closes $6.4 Million Convertible Note, Adds Three To Board Of Advisors

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Royalty Exchange, which connects songwriters and musicians with private investors interested in royalty income, has closed a $6.4 million convertible note to fund its growth. It also added three members to its board of advisors.

The company intended to raise $3 million, but due to demand, it increased the offering. These funds will go toward hiring additional staff and investing in new technology. The company is hiring for business development, marketing, and artist/label relations roles. It is also developing new financial solutions for both buyers and sellers alike.

Additionally, Royalty Exchange has added three to is Board of Advisors, including Carnival Music co-founder and songwriter Travis Hill, SOCAN COO Jeff King, and Bill Silva of Bill Silva Presents and Bill Silva Management.

Royalty Exchange’s platform lets rightsholders sell a part of their royalty stream in an online auction. Meanwhile, artists keep full control of their copyrights and continue to earn royalties on what they don’t sell.

“We’ve experienced significant growth over the last year. But we’ve only scratched the surface,” said Royalty Exchange CEO Matthew Smith. “Imagine if you had only two options to grow your business… either sell out completely or grow from internal cash flows only. That’s the choice many artists face today. Royalty Exchange adds a whole new option for rightsholders, and we do it by bringing competition and transparency.”

The Sisterhood Signs With Sony Music Nashville

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Pictured here celebrating The Sisterhood signing with Sony Music Nashville backstage at 3rd & Lindsley on Saturday evening, left to right, are: Sony Music Nashville’s A&R Manager Margaret Tomlin, EVP & COO Ken Robold, VP Media & Corporate Communications Allen Brown and Sr. Director A&R Taylor Lindsey; Alyssa Bonagura and Ruby Stewart of The Sisterhood; Sony Music Nashville’s Chairman & CEO Randy Goodman, SVP Legal & Business Affairs Angie Magill, VP Finance Scott Stachelski and EVP Promotion & Artist Development Steve Hodges.

Just prior to the start of their performance at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville Saturday evening, country duo The Sisterhood signed a long-term recording agreement with Sony Music Nashville.

Alyssa Bonagura and Ruby Stewart make up the country duo, and both have a compelling musical heritage. Alyssa is daughter of Kathie Baillie and Michael Bonagura, the core of the country band Baillie & The Boys, and Ruby’s father is rock icon Rod Stewart.

With the 3rd & Lindsley crowd as witnesses, Sony Music Nashville Chairman & CEO Randy Goodman welcomed The Sisterhood to the stage where they each signed the contract followed by Goodman introducing them as “Sony Music Nashville’s newest additions to our roster – The Sisterhood.” The duo, who returned the day before from opening Rod Stewart’s 10-city stadium tour in the U.K., performed an hour-long set featuring their country rock melodies and soaring rich harmonies.

The evening was a double celebration for Ruby Stewart as it was also her birthday. Adding to the spirit of the occasion, Ruby’s father sent a bagpipe player.

Deana Carter Signs With Conway Entertainment Group

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Deana Carter has signed with Conway Entertainment Group for exclusive booking. In the 20th anniversary of the release of her multi-platinum debut album Did I Shave My Legs For This?, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, Deana Carter continues to push creative boundaries with her highly personal songwriting and signature blend of country and retro-rock.

“We are honored to represent Deana and be a part of her team,” says Brandon Mauldin, Senior VP of Conway Entertainment Group. “We are excited and ready to achieve her goals and endeavors.”

Carter, who is known for her own hits including “Strawberry Wine” and “We Danced Anyway,” and for co-writing Kenny Chesney’s 2010 hit “You and Tequila,” released her latest album, Southern Way of Life, on Little Nugget Records and is current writing for her next project. Carter is managed by Jules Wortman of Wortman Works Media & Marketing.

“I am thrilled to work with Brandon and the team at Conway Entertainment Group,” says Carter. “Their passion and drive is evident, and their creative approach will be a tremendous asset as I continue to engage my fans on the road.”

 

Charlie Worsham Sets July Residency At The Basement East

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Charlie Worsham will return to Nashville’s The Basement East on July 3 for a five-night residency entitled Every Damn Monday. The shows will take place July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.

Tickets are available at thebasementnashville.com with all proceeds benefitting Worsham’s Follow Your Heart Arts Program, Inc., which aims to enrich and empower the lives of young people living in Worsham’s hometown of Grenada, Mississippi through music education.

In addition to the residency, Worsham will join Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as part of their SOUL2SOUL Tour in Canada June 22-24 and will return to the Grand Ole Opry on July 21 and 22.

Worsham’s second full-length album, Beginning of Things, was released last month on Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville.

SouthComm, Inc. Adds Natalie Kilgore As VP, Marketing & Public Relations

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Natalie Kilgore. Photo: Justin Nolan Key

Nashville-based media company SouthComm, Inc. has named Natalie Kilgore as VP, Marketing & Public Relations.

In the newly-created position, Kilgore will work to set the vision and strategy for marketing and publicity activities, campaigns and projects across SouthComm, Inc. brands nationwide. Kilgore’s duties will also include the collaborative development and implementation of new content initiatives across the company’s more than 30 brands which includes the Nashville Scene, Nashville Post, Washington City Paper, Cincinnati’s City Beat, FireHouse, Airport Business, Mass Transit, Fleet Maintenance and more.

“I’ve long admired the strides Chris Ferrell and his team have made in the consumer and B2B fields. The company’s grown over the past decade has been phenomenal and when Chris brought this opportunity to me, I knew it was a challenge I had to accept. I’m thrilled to join the SouthComm, Inc. team at such an exciting time in the company’s history. There are some big things on the horizon and I can’t wait to start fighting the good fight,” says Kilgore.

“I have known Natalie for many years and watched her successful career in the music industry. I am delighted she has joined SouthComm at this time to help us move our brands forward,” said SouthComm CEO Chris Ferrell.

Kilgore was previously VP, Publicity at BBR Music Group, where she strategized and lead both corporate and artist publicity initiatives for the company’s four label imprints and publishing arm, including BBR Music Group’s recent acquisition by international music company BMG.

The Greenbrier, Tennessee native began her career 17 years ago as an on-air personality for WBUZ-Nashville. Stints as an entertainment writer for Gannett; the Communications Director for NSAI; and as the Sr. Publicist for G7 Entertainment followed. Additionally, Kilgore spent over four years as Head of Publicity for the Big Machine Label Group, prior to founding her own boutique firm Dashboard Media in 2011.

Kilgore can be reached at 615-844-9410 and at [email protected].

BBR Music Group Names Jay Jones As VP, Publicity

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Jay Jones

Nashville label BBR Music Group has appointed Jay Jones as its new VP Publicity, responsible for strategizing and leading national publicity campaigns for BBR Music Group’s roster of artists across imprints Broken Bow Records, Stoney Creek Records, Red Bow Records, and Wheelhouse Records. He will report directly to Jon Loba, EVP BBR Music Group. BBR Music Group’s former VP, Publicity Natalie Kilgore has exited to pursue other opportunities.

“Jay brings a wealth of experience with an impressive track record,” Loba said. “He’s been a valuable resource in the Nashville music community and we’re excited for him to help lead and contribute to our artist’s career growth and development. Welcome to the BBR family.”

Jones formerly served as Director of Media Relations at CMA. As Director, Jones was responsible for overseeing the organization’s media initiatives and public relations campaigns for CMA, including its television specials, events and the CMA Foundation.

Prior to joining CMA, Jones owned and operated Jay Jones Music, a public relations and marketing company for nine years. There his clients included The Beach Boys, Jason Boland and the Stragglers, 12th and Porter, Capitol Records, and others.

Founded in 1997, BBR Music Group’s original imprint Broken Bow Records features a roster of talented artists including Jason Aldean and Dustin Lynch. Stoney Creek Records boasts a roster which includes Thompson Square, Randy Houser and Parmalee, Lindsay Ell and Adam Craig. Red Bow Records’ artist roster includes Joe Nichols, Craig Campbell, Chase Bryant and Brooke Eden. Wheelhouse Records is BBR Music Group’s newest imprint, anchored by Trace Adkins, Granger Smith and Kristian Bush, as well as Runaway June and Walker McGuire.