Eric Church, Jack White Ink Deals With Amazon, Tidal For New Videos

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Those planning to take part in Amazon Prime Day beginning Monday, July 16, have one more reason to visit the Amazon site: Eric Church‘s latest music video, for the title track of his upcoming album Desperate Man. The video is available for 48 hours exclusively at amazon.com. Fans can also stream the single on Amazon Music.

The clip was directed by Reid Long and John Peets. Ray Wylie Hubbard, who co-wrote the track with Church, also guests in the video.

Meanwhile, Jack White has teamed with Tidal for his latest music video, which also premieres today (July 16). The clip for “Corporation,” from White’s third solo album Boarding House Reach can be viewed exclusively via Tidal. Non-members are eligible for a free 90-day trial of the service on tidal.com. The video is included for Sprint customers with the new Unlimited Plus plan to download the TIDAL app.

Americana Music Awards To Honor Olivia Records’ Judy Dlugacz & Cris Williamson

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Photos: Irene Young

Olivia Records’ Judy Dlugacz & Cris Williamson have been announced as the honorees for the 2018 Americana Jack Emerson Lifetime Achievement Award for Executives. The women will be honored at the Americana Honors & Awards on Sept. 12 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Olivia Records quickly skyrocketed as one of the industry’s leading independent labels during the 1970s, releasing and distributing 40-plus albums and selling around one million records from artists including Cris Williamson, Meg Christian, and June Millington. One of the label’s releases, Williamson’s The Changer and the Changed, featuring groundbreaking songs about same-sex love, became one of the best-selling independent releases of all time.

The staffers of Olivia Records, including Dlugacz, Williamson, Meg Christian, Ginny Berson, Jennifer Woodul and Kate Winter, proudly served at the forefront of the women’s music movement.

Industry Ink: BMI, Lee Brice, Carly Pearce, Center For Courageous Kids

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BMI’s Nashville Songwriters Tour Heads To Ohio

BMI will team with Ohio Craft Brewers Association for a string of shows in mid-August in cities from Avon to Dayton. Each free concert will feature performances from two of the six BMI songwriters on tour which includes Aaron Barker, Will Bowen, Earl Bud Lee, Hugh Mitchell, Even Stevens and Jason White.

Pulling from a tradition made famous by the Bluebird Café in Nashville, the “songwriter in the round” acoustic performances will give concertgoers a rare opportunity to hear the stories behind some of country music’s biggest hits from the songwriters themselves.

“There is something special about a summer night of live music,” said Dan Spears, BMI’s Vice President, Industry Relations. “BMI is thrilled to partner with the OCBA to bring some of Nashville’s best songwriters showcasing the value that music brings to eating and drinking establishments across the country.

 

Lee Brice To Launch Three-Show Series In Nashville Tonight

Lee Brice is hosting a three-show series beginning Monday evening (July 16) at Nashville music venue, Analog at the Hutton Hotel. The first of the three shows will feature Jake Owen, Dallas Davidson, Rob Hatch, Tyler Farr and emcee Chuck Wicks, and will benefit Folds of Honor.

“I’m thankful to SESAC and Analog, my partners in this series, for coming alongside me to make these shows happen. I’m looking forward to sharing the stage with Dallas, Jake, Rob, Tyler and Chuck on Monday night, all to support our friends at Folds of Honor. They do amazing things for the families of our military,” Brice says.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for VIP seating and $15 for General Admission. Ticket packages covering all three shows are $55 for VIP and $40 for General Admission. Ticket proceeds benefit several charities.  The all-ages shows are open to the public.

On Monday, Aug. 27 Lee honors the women of Country as he’s joined on stage by some of Nashville’s top female artists, and on Monday, Oct. 1 Lee pays tribute to Route 91 Festival’s one-year anniversary.

 

Carly Pearce Visits “Women Want To Hear Women” Series

Pictured (L-R): Elaina Smith, Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce is the latest artist to visit Elaina Smith‘s “Women Want To Hear Women” series, where Pearce performed acoustic renditions of “Hide The Wine” and a cover of Dolly Parton’s “9 To 5.”

 

Songwriters, Industry Members Help The Center For Courageous Kids

The Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, Kentucky welcomed Jason Lyle Black, Scott Welch, Steve and Sandy Ivey, LynnMarie, Eddie Rodick, and Lisa Harless. The kids got to write their own camp songs and enjoy musical performances by their singer/songwriter guests.

CCK’s Music Program continues to thrive because of people who take their love for music and use it to inspire, empower, and enhance the lives of the Courageous Kids. CCK provides cost-free, medically safe camping opportunities for children with chronic illnesses.

Kip Moore To Launch After The Sunburn Tour In September

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Kip Moore will hit the road this Fall on the After The Sunburn Tour, which kicks off Sept. 20 at the Fillmore in Silver Springs, Maryland. The headlining tour will make stops in Los Angeles, Denver, New York City, Salt Lake City and more before wrapping Nov. 17 in Nashville at the War Memorial Auditorium.

A combination of special guests will join Moore on the dates, including Jordan Davis, Jillian Jacqueline, The Wild Feathers and Caroline Jones.

“Anyone who knows me, knows that the live show means everything to us,” said Moore. “It’s where we get to thank our die-hard fans that show up to every show year after year, and it’s also where we get to lay all of our cards out on the table and win over new fans. I’m excited to get out to some cities we haven’t played a full show at in a while and with all the awesome acts we have joining us, it’s going to be a hell of a fall!”

AFTER THE SUNBURN TOUR DATES:
Sept. 20-Silver Springs, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring**
Sept. 21- New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom**
Sept. 22-Huntington, NY@ The Paramount****
Sept. 28-Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Co.***
Oct. 4-Fargo, ND @ Scheels Arena*
Oct. 5– Sioux Falls, SD @ The District*
Oct. 6-Madison, WI @ The Sylvee*
Oct. 18-Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz*
Oct. 20-Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal*
Oct. 25-Denver, CO @ The Fillmore Auditorium*
Oct. 26-Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex*
Oct. 27-Reno, NV @ Grand Theatre @ The Grand Sierra Resort*
Oct. 30-Paso Robles, CA @  Vina Robles Amphitheater*
Nov. 1-Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues*
Nov. 2-Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern*
Nov. 3-San Diego, CA @ House of Blues*
Nov. 5-San Francisco, CA @ The Regency*
Nov. 8-Spokane, WA @ Fox Theater*
Nov. 9-Eugene, OR @ Hult Center for Performing Arts*
Nov. 10-Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre*
Nov. 17-Nashville, TN @ War Memorial Auditorium*

*Dates with Jordan Davis, Jillian Jacqueline // **Dates with The Wild Feathers, Caroline Jones
***Dates with The Wild Feathers, Jillian Jacqueline // ****Dates with The Wild Feathers

RED Creative Group Signs Songwriter-Producer Nathan Spicer

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RED Creative Group has signed songwriter-producer Nathan Spicer to a global publishing deal.

Spicer, an Alabama native and Belmont University graduate, has previously toured as lead guitarist with Mat Kearney, and spent four years on the road with Katy Perry’s Prism tour. He also earned success as a writer with “The Bad Guy,” co-written and performed by Canadian artist Meghan Patrick. He also co-wrote and produced Brandon Ray’s “Bring Your Love Back.”

“RED has built a team of some of the most talented writers and artists in Nashville. I’m so honored that they want me to be a part of it, and I can’t wait to see what we do together,” said Spicer.

“I couldn’t be more excited to have the multi talented Nathan Spicer at RED. His talents and diverse musical background are great tools for success in today’s cross genre landscape,” said Jeremy Stover, Owner/President, RED Creative Group.

RED’s Brooke Antonakos, VP of Creative, also adds, “Nathan has a musical delivery that is bold yet delicate, complex yet anthemic. I think this is the thing that keeps great co-writers coming back for more.”

Since its inception in 2014, RED Creative Group has celebrated over 200 cuts and 20 singles to include hits such as; Tim McGraw’s “How I’ll Always Be,” Justin Moore’s “Somebody Else Will,” Brett Young’s “Sleep Without You,” and Dan+Shay’s “How Not To.” RED also represents songwriters Kelly Archer, Travis Denning, LJ, Jeremy Stover, & Adam Hambrick.

Nashville’s Benchmark Sound Building On The Market For $3.4 Million

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Nashville’s Benchmark Sound building, located at 1033 16th Ave. S., is on the market for $3.4 million.

Songwriter Even Stevens and David Malloy had the 8,226-square-feet building constructed in 1981, and it served as the longtime home for Emerald Sound Studio.

In 1985, the building was sold to Dale Moore, who created Emerald Sound Studio. In 2005, Emerald Entertainment Group was purchased by the Voss Development Corporation. The company did business under the name Masterfonics, and continued to operate Emerald Sound Studios, as well as The Tracking Room and Masterfonics.

Eddie Rabbitt’s “I Love A Rainy Night,” “Driving My Life Away,” and “Suspicions” were among the earliest hits recorded in the building. As Emerald Sound Studio, the studio was home to the creation of Gold and Platinum albums for artists including Johnny Cash, George Strait, Alabama, Brooks & Dunn as well as Foreigner, Bon, Jovi, Olivia Newton John, and more. In recent years, the studio has created demos for top writers and artists including Steven Tyler, Ronnie Dunn, Reba, and more.

The building includes one main studio along with two smaller studio and numerous ISO booths. There are 17 parking spaces, including one bus parking space.

 

 

Cole Swindell Reveals Writers On Third Album, ‘All Of It’

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Cole Swindell turned to several of Nashville’s top songwriters for his upcoming third album, All Of It, out Aug. 17 via Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville.

The album, produced by Michael Carter, includes works from Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon, Dallas Davidson, Ashley Gorley, Jon Nite, Ross Copperman, Brandon Kinney, and more. Swindell also has co-writing credits on five of the album’s dozen songs.

On Aug. 17, Swindell will officially launch the album with a performance at the Plaza at Rockefeller Center in New York City, as part of NBC’s Citi Concert Series on Today.

All of It Track Listing:

1. Love You Too Late (Cole Swindell, Michael Carter, Brandon Kinney)
2. All of It (Bobby Pinson, Dallas Davidson, Kyle Fishman)
3. Somebody’s Been Drinkin’ (Brent Anderson, Lynn Hutton, Hunter Phelps)
4. Sounded Good Last Night (Michael Carter, Shane Minor, Chase McGill, Cole Taylor)
5. Break Up in the End (Jon Nite, Chase McGill, Jessie Jo Dillon)
6. I’ll Be Your Small Town (Cole Swindell, Cole Taylor, Chase McGill)
7. The Ones Who Got Me Here (Cole Swindell, Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure)
8. 20 in a Chevy (Cole Swindell, Ross Copperman, Jon Nite)
9. Reason to Drink (Cole Swindell, Michael Carter, Brandon Kinney)
10. Her (Matt Jenkins, Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Wade Kirby, Phil O’Donnell)
11. Both Sides of The Mississippi (Matt Jenkins, Ben Hayslip, J.T. Harding)
12. Dad’s Old Number (Jessi Alexander, Chase McGill)

 

Kathy Mattea Releases Track From First Album In Six Years

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Kathy Mattea. Photo: Reto Sterchi

Kathy Mattea has released “I Can’t Stand Up Alone,” the first single from her upcoming release Pretty Bird, out September 7.

Pretty Bird is Mattea’s first studio album in six years, following 2012’s Follow Me Home, and is available for pre-order.

Recorded over the course of a year with Tim O’Brien as producer, the album opens with a playful take on Oliver Wood’s “Chocolate On My Tongue” before a soulful rendition of Bobbie Gentry’s “Ode To Billie Joe.”

The Mary Gauthier-penned “Mercy Now” is a prayer for understanding in these troubled times, while Joan Osborne’s “St. Teresa” takes on new life in light of the ravages that addiction has wrought on the singer’s home state of West Virginia. Stripped down songs are included as the British traditional “He Moves Through The Fair” and the Hazel Dickens title track.

Pretty Bird track listing
Chocolate On My Tongue
Ode To Billie Joe
Mercy Now
Little Glass Of Wine
He Moves Through The Fair
St. Teresa
This Love Will Carry
October Song
Tell Me What You Ache For
Holy Now
I Can’t Stand Up Alone
Pretty Bird

Lauren Daigle To Release Sophomore Album, Look Up Child, In September

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Following the now platinum-selling success of her 2015 debut album, How Can It Be, Centricity Music artist Lauren Daigle will release her sophomore album, Look Up Child, on Sept. 7.

Daigle has released her latest single, “You Say,” and will embark on her first 40-city headlining theatre tour, presented by AEG, on Sept. 27. Joining Daigle on the tour will be AHI, Scott Mulvihill, and Infinity’s Song (on select dates).

Since her debut, Daigle has earned two Grammy awards, including Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for How Can It Be (2016), and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance Song for “Trust In You” (2017). She has also picked up an American Music Award win in 2017 and six GMA Dove Awards since 2015.

“Look Up Child has been in the works for quite some time and I’m excited to finally share it with my fans,” says Lauren. “The studio has become my companion as I’ve poured all that I can into what is now a body of work that I deeply treasure. Every part of the music experience, of Look Up Child, the album and the tour shares a profound love, deep rooted joy, and hopefully a connection to the music for people to share.”

Jesus Culture’s Living With A Fire Tour To Visit 20 Cities This Fall

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Jesus Culture has announced the “Living With A Fire” Tour, which will launch this Fall. The tour will hit nearly 20 markets across the country including Seattle, Chicago, San Antonio, Boston and more. The tour features Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, Bryan & Katie Torwalt and Chris McClarney.

Tickets for the “Living With A Fire” Tour are available nationwide on July 16. More info can be found at jesusculture.com/nightsofworship.

Oct. 5 – Portland, OR
Oct. 6 – Seattle, WA
Oct. 7 – Spokane, WA
Oct. 9 – Casper, WY
Oct. 11 – Fargo, ND
Oct. 12 – Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 13 – Chicago, IL
Oct. 15 – Akron, OH
Oct. 16 – Grand Rapids, MI
Oct. 17 – Lexington, KY
Oct. 18 – Fort Wayne, IN
Oct. 21 – San Antonio, TX
Oct. 23 – Memphis, TN
Oct. 24 – Knoxville, TN
Oct. 26 – Baltimore, MD
Oct. 27 – Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 28 – Boston, MA