Mercury Nashville Celebrates Signing Of Tyminski

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Back Row L to R: Blain Rhodes; Director A&R UMGN; David Crow, Milom Horsnell Crow Rose Kelley PLC; Mike Harris, COO UMGN; Brian Wright, SVP A&R UMGN; Rob Femia, VP Business & Legal Affairs UMGN. Front Row (L-R): Mike Dungan, Chairman & CEO UMGN; Tyminski; Cindy Mabe, President UMGN

Members of the Nashville music industry gathered at venue Ruby earlier this week to hear music from one of Universal Music Group Nashville’s latest signings.

Music veteran Dan Tyminski has been part of Alison Krauss and Union Station since the mid-’90s and is well-known for the track “Man Of Constant Sorrow,” and providing the singing voice of George Clooney’s character Ulysses Everett McGill in the 2000 movie O Brother, Where Art Thou?.

He goes by Tyminski on his upcoming Mercury Nashville solo album, which draws on a myriad of pop, country, bluegrass, blues, and folk inspirations. He found a kindred collaborator in producer Jesse Frasure, who has produced and/or written tracks for Meghan Trainor and Florida Georgia Line.

Billboard writer Tom Roland and Tyminski discuss Tyminski’s new music.

Each attendee listened to selected outtakes from the album on headphones, as specially-created videos elevated each audio track, including “Southern Gothic,” “Perfect Poison,” and “Bloodline.”

A title and release date have not been set for the project.

The album isn’t the first time Tyminski has lent his talents to other musical genres. In 2013, Swedish producer Avicii tapped Tyminski for the electronic-country hybrid “Hey Brother,” which topped the charts in 15 countries.

Pictured (L-R): Triple 8’s Paul Steele, UMGN’s Mike Dungan, UMGN’s Cindy Mabe, Tyminski, Triple 8’s George Couri, Triple 8’s Kaitlin Harper, Triple 8’s Bruce Kalmick

MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson, Jessica Nicholson, and Eric Parker at a preview party for Tyminski’s new album.

Lindsay Ell To Release Full-Length Debut ‘The Project’ Aug. 11

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Stoney Creek records artist Lindsay Ell will release her debut album The Project on Aug. 11. The 12-song collection is available for pre-order today, July 14.

The Project, produced by Kristian Bush (of Sugarland), follows their acclaimed collaboration on Ell’s debut EP Worth The Wait. The album features current single “Waiting On You.”

“This new music is the best I’ve ever done,” the multi-instrumentalist shares. “I called the album The Project because that’s exactly what this whole process was. I’ve discovered who I am, what I want to say and how I want to say it. I’m so excited to finally have an album that is me, and I can’t wait for fans to hear it.”

The Stoney Creek Records artist is currently supporting superstar Brad Paisley on his Weekend Warrior World Tour throughout the U.S. and Canada.

THE PROJECT TRACK LIST:
1) “Waiting On You” (Lindsay Ell, Adam Hambrick, Andrew DeRoberts)
2) “Champagne” (Lindsay Ell, Walker Hayes, Fred Wilhelm)
3) “Castle” (Lindsay Ell, Abbey Cone, Josh Kerr)
4) “Good” (Lindsay Ell, Adam Hambrick, Andrew DeRoberts)
5) “Wildfire” (Lindsay Ell, Kristian Bush)
6) “Mint” (Lindsay Ell, Justin Ebach)
7) “White Noise” (Kelsea Ballerini, Josh Kear, Ross Copperman)
8) “Criminal” (Lindsay Ell, Chris Stevens, Fred Wilhelm)
9) “Just Another Girl” (Lindsay Ell, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)
10) “Space” (Caitlyn Smith, Heather Morgan, Mags Duval)
11) “Always Kiss The Girl” (Bobby Hamrick, Jarrad Kritzstein, Carly Pearce)
12) “Worth The Wait” (Lindsay Ell, Travis Meadows)

Freeman Wizer Joins Spirit Music Nashville As Sr. Director/Creative

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Spirit Music Nashville has appointed Freeman Wizer Senior Director of Creative for the company.

An Arkansas native with over 16 years publishing experience in Nashville, Wizer was previously with the Sea Gayle creative staff where he helped secure cuts by Blake Shelton, Jerrod Niemann, Justin Moore and Toby Keith. Prior to his work at Sea Gayle, Freeman Wizer worked at Universal Music Publishing Group where he landed a No. 1 song with Tim McGraw’s “One of Those Nights” and secured cuts for artists including Kelly Clarkson, Darius Rucker, Jake Owen, Scotty McCreery, Blake Shelton, and more. Wizer joined the company as an intern in 2001 while he earned his BBA and MBA from Belmont University’s Music Business program.

“Freeman is a respected and well-liked creative executive in Nashville,” said President, Spirit Music Nashville Daniel Hill. “He brings a great combination of creative expertise, passion, experience, and energy to the Spirit Music Nashville team.

“I’m thrilled to be part of the Spirit Music Nashville team and see great things for Spirit on the horizon. Our company is growing quickly and there’s a tremendous vision for the future. I’m looking forward to complimenting that vision as we move forward,” said Wizer.

 

‘MusicRow’ Weekly Chart Report (7/14/17)

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Lewis Brice Releases New EP Today

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Following in the footsteps of his big brother Lee Brice, Lewis Brice is releasing his own self-titled EP on Pump House Music today. The new project, which features six songs co-written by Lewis and co-produced with Brian Bunn, Dan Frizell, and Ben Simonetti, is being released through a venture with Straight 8 Entertainment and Kobalt Music Recordings.

The EP’s first single, “Best Ex Ever,” is already approaching 400,000 streams on Spotify, while “Messin’ With My Mind” has surpassed 200,000 in less than two weeks and is currently featured on the New Boots and Wild Country playlists.

Brice appeared in CMT’s first season of “Can You Duet,” coming in eighth place out of the thousands who auditioned, and also took on the lead role in Lee Brice’s music video for “I Drive Your Truck.”

Lewis Brice Track Listing:
1. Best Ex Ever (Lewis Brice, Mike Walker, Benjy Davis)
2. Rob You Blind (Lewis Brice, Aaron Parker)
3. Messin’ With My Mind (Lewis Brice, Matthew Quinton)
4. Outta My Head (Lewis Brice, Randy Montana)
5. Still With You (Lewis Brice, Aaron Parker)
6. Alabama (Lewis Brice, Lee Brice)

Industry Pics: Parmalee Celebrates ‘27861,’ Midland Visits ACM, Demi Lovato’s House Party Tour

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Parmalee Celebrates Album Release

(L to R:) Lane Wilson, WME; Shawn Pennington, Pennington Entertainment; Barry Knox, Josh McSwain, Matt Thomas and Scott Thomas, Parmalee; Jon Loba, BBR Music Group; Greg Oswald, WME; Chris Loss, Stoney Creek Records; Heather Propper, Stoney Creek Records

Parmalee previewed material from the band’s new sophomore release, 27861, for a crowd of industry friends and family at the Steps at WME Wednesday night (7/12). The new project, which is named for the zip code of its hometown of Parmele, North Carolina, is set for release July 21 on Stoney Creek Records, and features their current single, “Sunday Morning.”

 

ACM Welcomes Midland

Pictured (L-R): Matt Graham, BRND MGMT; Midland; Pete Fisher, ACM CEO. Photo: Michel Bourquard/Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music

The Academy of Country Music welcomed Big Machine Label Group recording trio Midland to the office while they were in Los Angeles recently. While at the Academy, Midland performed their current single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” and other songs from their self-titled EP.

 

Demi Lovato Holds Nashville ‘House Party’

Demi Lovato’s House Party tour, in support of her new single “Sorry Not Sorry,” continued this week in Nashville with surprise guest Billy Ray Cyrus, who jumped on stage with Demi.

Sam Hunt, Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris, Luke Combs Get RIAA Heavy Metal

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For June 2017, several country, Christian, and pop artists earned heavy metal from the RIAA.

Sam Hunt‘s sales juggernaut “Body Like A Back Road” has been certified 2x platinum, while his debut major label album Montevallo has been certified 3x platinum.

Luke Combs‘ debut single “Hurricane” has earned platinum sales, while Dylan Scott‘s “My Girl” has gone gold. “State Of Grace,” a track from Taylor Swift‘s 2012 album Red, has also gone gold.

Chris Stapleton‘s From A Room, Vol. 1, which released just over two months ago, has been certified gold. Maren Morris’ debut album Hero, which debuted in June 2016, has been certified gold. Brett Eldredge‘s second album Illinois, released in 2015, has also gone gold.

In the CCM world, For King and Country‘s “Fix My Eyes” has earned gold, as has Francesca Battistelli‘s “Holy Spirit” and Matt Redman‘s “You Never Let Go.”

Big Yellow Dog songwriter and pop superstar Meghan Trainor‘s “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” (ft. John Legend) has been certified 4x platinum.

Chris Janson Signs With WME

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Pictured (L-R): Greg Oswald (Co-Head, WME Nashville), Rob Beckham (Co-Head, WME Nashville), Brian Jones (WME), Chris Janson with wife and manager Kelly Janson, Joey Lee (WME), Tom Lord (Red Light Management)

Chris Janson has signed with WME for representation in all areas, including music, television, endorsements and more.

The Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville recording artist is known for his award-winning songs and exuberant stage presence. Janson has penned multiple top-charting hits, including his No. 1 Platinum single “Buy Me A Boat,” which received a BMI Songwriter Award and was named Country Song of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2016. His current smash, “Fix a Drink,” is rapidly climbing the charts and is available now at all digital outlets. “Fix a Drink” is the first single from Janson’s forthcoming album.

Born to entertain, Janson plays every instrument on stage, although he is best known for his signature harmonica playing. You can find him on the road this summer with Sam Hunt for the “15 in a 30” tour as well as on his own headlining dates.

Janson was previously represented by United Talent Agency.

MusicRowPics: Smith & Wesley, Jo Smith

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Smith & Wesley Visit MusicRow

Smith & Wesley recently visited the MusicRow offices to perform songs including “Sweet Life,” “You’re The One,” and “The Little Things,” the lead single from their For Better Or For Worse album.

Smith & Wesley

Jo Smith Visits MusicRow

SMACKSongs artist Jo Smith offered soulful sounds on her new track “Old School Groove” during a recent visit to the MusicRow offices. The song, penned by Smith, Ben Burgess, and Bobby Huff, is the first release from Smith’s four-song EP Introducing Jo Smith, produced by Shane McAnally and Jesse Frasure.

Smith previously went by Joanna Smith and was signed to a deal with Columbia Nashville.

Jo Smith with MusicRow staff.

Thompson Square, BBR Music Group Part Ways

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Photo: Garrett Merchant

Country music duo Thompson Square and BBR Music Group have parted ways. BBR’s imprint, Stoney Creek Records, has been the group’s label home since 2009.

“It’s bittersweet leaving our Stoney Creek Records family,” says Shawna Thompson. “So many memories have been made and so many goals have been achieved. We will be forever grateful to Benny and Carolyn Brown for their faith in our artistry. It has changed our lives forever.”

“All good things must come to an end but we look forward to the future and to new beginnings,” Keifer Thompson shares. “We are extremely excited about this new chapter of our life and what it means for our music and our fans.”

Thompson Square continue to be represented by Shawn Pennington at Pennington Entertainment and William Morris Endeavor’s Greg Oswald and Abby Wells Bass. The duo is currently in the studio recording their forthcoming album with Grammy Award-winning producer Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum).