Westwood One’s The Ty Bentli Show Welcomes Adrian Kulp As Senior Executive Producer

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Adrian Kulp

Cumulus Media has announced that Westwood One’s internationally syndicated The Ty Bentli Show welcomes Adrian Kulp to the team as Senior Executive Producer. In his new role, Kulp will oversee digital, programming, and production of The Ty Bentli Show, which can be heard in markets across the U.S. and UK from its flagship Nashville radio station WKDF-FM (NASH FM 103.3).

Kulp previously spent nearly 10 years as a television executive with positions including: Vice President of TV Development at Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions (The Goldbergs, Rules of Engagement), Vice President of TV Development at Chelsea Handler’s Borderline Amazing; and a stint at CBS’s The Late Late Show. He is also an internationally recognized, best-selling author and has contributed as a writer for The Huffington Post and Parents Magazine. He is also the creator of the online parenting destination “Dad or Alive”.

Kulp succeeds Glenn Johnson, who recently relocated to become Operations Manager of Cumulus Pensacola.

Industry Ink: Michael Knox, Eric Paslay, Parker McCollum, ASCAP

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Music Producer Michael Knox To Launch ‘KNOX Country Podcast’

Music producer Michael Knox is set to launch the bi-weekly podcast KNOX Country Podcast, to complement his recently-launched nationally-syndicated radio show KNOX Country 360. The podcast is produced by Michael Knox and Donny Walker (former executive at Westwood One, Cumulus Media, BDS, Billboard Magazine), and is hosted by Knox and Shalacy Griffin, currently the Senior Vice President of Operations for Music Knox, LLC. The podcast will be available on most major podcast services.

“I’m really excited for everyone to experience our podcast. We’ve been working on our radio show, KNOX Country 360, and the podcast is an extension of that. My guests will show you why Nashville is one of the most creative places in the world,” said Knox.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the KNOX Country 360 show and podcast. I have enjoyed seeing our industry through the various perspectives of our guests. This experience has not only been educational but extremely entertaining,” said Griffin.

Tune in to KNOX Country Podcast: knoxcountry360.com/podcast.

 

Eric Paslay Launches Podcast To Support People With Diabetes

This week, Eric Paslay is launching his first ever podcast, Level With Me,  to create a community and voice for people who manage diabetes. As someone who lives with Type 1 diabetes (T1D), Paslay understands the challenges that come with managing the chronic auto-immune disease, and he hopes his podcast can provide an outlet for others like him to share their personal diabetes story. Each episode visits the hometown of someone from across the country who has a unique T1D story to share. The first half of the episode offers a look into the daily life of that person, while the second half features an interview with Paslay to take a deeper look into the diabetes journey.

Level with Me is available for download on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher beginning the week of May 20. Listeners can also tune here to hear the podcasts and find out more information about Level with Me.

 

Parker McCollum Plays Sold-Out Show At Billy Bob’s Texas

Pictured (L-R): Enzo DeVincenzo, Red Light/377 Management; Henry Glascock, WME; Parker McCollum; Robert Gallagher, Entertainment Director, Billy Bob’s; and Marty Travis, General Manager, Billy Bob’s. Photo: Courtesy Marushka Media

Country artist Parker McCollum celebrated a sold-out show at Billy Bob’s Texas on May 18, playing to more than 5,000 fans.

“We couldn’t be happier for Parker. His fan base has grown with every play here culminating in a complete sell-out of 5,500 tickets well in advance of the show. Congratulations Team McCollum!” said Robert Gallagher, Entertainment Director, Billy Bob’s Texas.

McCollum also recently co-starred in a music video with Danielle Bradbery in a cover of the hit song “Shallow,” from the movie A Star Is Born.

 

ASCAP To Hold 11th Annual “We Write The Songs” Event

Today (May 21) The ASCAP Foundation and The Library of Congress will jointly present the 11th annual “We Write the Songs” event at the Coolidge Auditorium in The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The evening celebrates the gift by The ASCAP Foundation to the Library of Congress of the original manuscripts, lead sheets, lyrics sheets, photos and letters of some of America’s greatest creators of words and music.

The evening is hosted by Chief of the Library of Congress Music Division Susan H. Vita and ASCAP Foundation President Paul Williams, and will include performances by several of ASCAP’s leading songwriter and composer members. Performers at the event will include: Charlotte Caffey and Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go’s (“Our Lips Are Sealed,” “We Got The Beat”), Don Felder (“Hotel California,” “Victim of Love”), Felix Cavaliere (“Beautiful Morning,” “People Gotta Be Free”), Andrea Martin (“Breathe”), Kany Garcia (“Hoy Ya Me Voy”) and composer Siddhartha Khosla (television series This is Us).

“We Write the Songs” takes place the evening before ASCAP’s “Stand with Songwriters” Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. On Wednesday, May 22, all of the “We Write the Songs” music creators will meet with Members of Congress to discuss the challenges facing songwriters in the digital music age and urge them to protect songwriters from further regulation.

Industry Ink: Michael Knox, Eric Paslay, Parker McCollum, ASCAP

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Music Producer Michael Knox To Launch ‘KNOX Country Podcast’

Music producer Michael Knox is set to launch the bi-weekly podcast KNOX Country Podcast, to complement his recently-launched nationally-syndicated radio show KNOX Country 360. The podcast is produced by Michael Knox and Donny Walker (former executive at Westwood One, Cumulus Media, BDS, Billboard Magazine), and is hosted by Knox and Shalacy Griffin, currently the Senior Vice President of Operations for Music Knox, LLC. The podcast will be available on most major podcast services.

“I’m really excited for everyone to experience our podcast. We’ve been working on our radio show, KNOX Country 360, and the podcast is an extension of that. My guests will show you why Nashville is one of the most creative places in the world,” said Knox.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the KNOX Country 360 show and podcast. I have enjoyed seeing our industry through the various perspectives of our guests. This experience has not only been educational but extremely entertaining,” said Griffin.

Tune in to KNOX Country Podcast: knoxcountry360.com/podcast.

 

Eric Paslay Launches Podcast To Support People With Diabetes

This week, Eric Paslay is launching his first ever podcast, Level With Me,  to create a community and voice for people who manage diabetes. As someone who lives with Type 1 diabetes (T1D), Paslay understands the challenges that come with managing the chronic auto-immune disease, and he hopes his podcast can provide an outlet for others like him to share their personal diabetes story. Each episode visits the hometown of someone from across the country who has a unique T1D story to share. The first half of the episode offers a look into the daily life of that person, while the second half features an interview with Paslay to take a deeper look into the diabetes journey.

Level with Me is available for download on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher beginning the week of May 20. Listeners can also tune here to hear the podcasts and find out more information about Level with Me.

 

Parker McCollum Plays Sold-Out Show At Billy Bob’s Texas

Pictured (L-R): Enzo DeVincenzo, Red Light/377 Management; Henry Glascock, WME; Parker McCollum; Robert Gallagher, Entertainment Director, Billy Bob’s; and Marty Travis, General Manager, Billy Bob’s. Photo: Courtesy Marushka Media

Country artist Parker McCollum celebrated a sold-out show at Billy Bob’s Texas on May 18, playing to more than 5,000 fans.

“We couldn’t be happier for Parker. His fan base has grown with every play here culminating in a complete sell-out of 5,500 tickets well in advance of the show. Congratulations Team McCollum!” said Robert Gallagher, Entertainment Director, Billy Bob’s Texas.

McCollum also recently co-starred in a music video with Danielle Bradbery in a cover of the hit song “Shallow,” from the movie A Star Is Born.

 

ASCAP To Hold 11th Annual “We Write The Songs” Event

Today (May 21) The ASCAP Foundation and The Library of Congress will jointly present the 11th annual “We Write the Songs” event at the Coolidge Auditorium in The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The evening celebrates the gift by The ASCAP Foundation to the Library of Congress of the original manuscripts, lead sheets, lyrics sheets, photos and letters of some of America’s greatest creators of words and music.

The evening is hosted by Chief of the Library of Congress Music Division Susan H. Vita and ASCAP Foundation President Paul Williams, and will include performances by several of ASCAP’s leading songwriter and composer members. Performers at the event will include: Charlotte Caffey and Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go’s (“Our Lips Are Sealed,” “We Got The Beat”), Don Felder (“Hotel California,” “Victim of Love”), Felix Cavaliere (“Beautiful Morning,” “People Gotta Be Free”), Andrea Martin (“Breathe”), Kany Garcia (“Hoy Ya Me Voy”) and composer Siddhartha Khosla (television series This is Us).

“We Write the Songs” takes place the evening before ASCAP’s “Stand with Songwriters” Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. On Wednesday, May 22, all of the “We Write the Songs” music creators will meet with Members of Congress to discuss the challenges facing songwriters in the digital music age and urge them to protect songwriters from further regulation.

Kacey Musgraves CMHoF Exhibit Opening To Feature Conversation In July

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As part of The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2019 exhibit lineup, Kacey Musgraves will trace her non-traditional musical journey beginning July 2. Kacey Musgraves: All of the Colors will open is set to run through June 7, 2020, featuring stage wear, handwritten lyrics and personal artifacts. Highlights are said to include:

  • Tip jar used by Musgraves and ex-duo partner Tatum when they performed as yodeling duo Texas Two Bits
  • Detention notice received for “continuous classroom disruption” during high school
  • Manuscript for “Fallin’,” a song written by Musgraves with Miranda Lambert
  • Manuscript for “Slow Burn,” written by Musgraves and the co-producers of her album Golden Hour, Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk
  • Satin dress embellished with sequins, beads, rhinestones and tasseled fringe, designed by Enrique Urbina. Musgraves wore the dress at the 2014 Grammy Awards
  • Western-inspired black Atelier Versace pantsuit ensemble with gold-beaded fringe worn by Musgraves at the 2018 CMA Awards

“Kacey Musgraves is progressive, yet has a sound rooted in tradition. She writes songs that have messages not necessarily heard before in this genre. She is winning accolades and bringing country music to new audiences, breaking barriers and doing this all on her own terms,” said Kyle Young, CEO, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “We are excited to share the remarkable musical journey of this young country music star—from her beginnings as a yodeling cowgirl to her present status as one of the biggest names in music today.”

“I absolutely adore the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum,” said Musgraves, “and it’s a privilege to have them curate an exhibit that will showcase pieces from moments all the way back to my childhood that are very special to me.”

In support of the exhibition’s opening, Musgraves will participate in a conversation in the museum’s CMA Theater on Saturday, July 6, at 2 p.m., sharing personal stories and memories associated with the artifacts included in Kacey Musgraves: All of the Colors. Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, May 29. More information is available at countrymusichalloffame.org.

Kacey Musgraves CMHoF Exhibit Opening To Feature Conversation In July

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As part of The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2019 exhibit lineup, Kacey Musgraves will trace her non-traditional musical journey beginning July 2. Kacey Musgraves: All of the Colors will open is set to run through June 7, 2020, featuring stage wear, handwritten lyrics and personal artifacts. Highlights are said to include:

  • Tip jar used by Musgraves and ex-duo partner Tatum when they performed as yodeling duo Texas Two Bits
  • Detention notice received for “continuous classroom disruption” during high school
  • Manuscript for “Fallin’,” a song written by Musgraves with Miranda Lambert
  • Manuscript for “Slow Burn,” written by Musgraves and the co-producers of her album Golden Hour, Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk
  • Satin dress embellished with sequins, beads, rhinestones and tasseled fringe, designed by Enrique Urbina. Musgraves wore the dress at the 2014 Grammy Awards
  • Western-inspired black Atelier Versace pantsuit ensemble with gold-beaded fringe worn by Musgraves at the 2018 CMA Awards

“Kacey Musgraves is progressive, yet has a sound rooted in tradition. She writes songs that have messages not necessarily heard before in this genre. She is winning accolades and bringing country music to new audiences, breaking barriers and doing this all on her own terms,” said Kyle Young, CEO, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “We are excited to share the remarkable musical journey of this young country music star—from her beginnings as a yodeling cowgirl to her present status as one of the biggest names in music today.”

“I absolutely adore the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum,” said Musgraves, “and it’s a privilege to have them curate an exhibit that will showcase pieces from moments all the way back to my childhood that are very special to me.”

In support of the exhibition’s opening, Musgraves will participate in a conversation in the museum’s CMA Theater on Saturday, July 6, at 2 p.m., sharing personal stories and memories associated with the artifacts included in Kacey Musgraves: All of the Colors. Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, May 29. More information is available at countrymusichalloffame.org.

Former Roc Nation Exec Named VP At Bernstein Private Wealth Management

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Dan Weisman

Bernstein Private Wealth Management has added Daniel Weisman to its Nashville office as a Vice President and Financial Advisor. Weisman will report to Managing Director Adam Sansiveri, who recently relocated to the city to lead Bernstein’s new office. In this role, Weisman will advise individuals and institutions on a wide range of financial planning and investment matters, tailoring comprehensive strategies uniquely suited to each client’s individual resources, tax situation, risk tolerance and estate planning goals.

“As we continue our growth in Nashville, I couldn’t be more excited by the level of talent we’re discovering,” said Sansiveri. “Dan has established himself as a trusted advisor, with deep financial knowledge and success as an entrepreneur, but he also brings an authenticity and intellectual curiosity that will serve to deepen our relationships with local clients.”

Prior to joining Bernstein, Weisman spent more than a decade as an entrepreneur and advisor in the music industry, most recently as an executive artist manager at Jay Z’s Roc Nation; he moved to Nashville from his hometown of Los Angeles in 2016 to run their Nashville office. Weisman’s clients included Mike Posner, Wale, Big Sean and Capital Cities. In 2013, Dan cofounded the luxury shoe company Buscemi (acquired: Lion Capital, 2015), and he sold One Wipe Charlies for cash and equity to the Dollar Shave Club (acquired: Unilever, $1bn, 2016).

“I am thrilled to be part of the Bernstein team in Nashville and continue to build a practice in this diverse and lively city of culture and music,” said Weisman. “We are committed to delivering rich opportunities along with an unparalleled level of service, expertise and sophistication to our clients and the greater community.”

Additionally, Weisman has produced the short film Too Legit starring Zoe Kravitz, which was selected for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and later acquired by MTV; served as an angel investor and volunteer at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center; is a Billboard 30 Under 30 honoree (2010), a 2011 Grammy Board Governor, and a Grammy nominee (2014, video producer, Capital Cities “Safe and Sound”).

Former Roc Nation Exec Named VP At Bernstein Private Wealth Management

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Dan Weisman

Bernstein Private Wealth Management has added Daniel Weisman to its Nashville office as a Vice President and Financial Advisor. Weisman will report to Managing Director Adam Sansiveri, who recently relocated to the city to lead Bernstein’s new office. In this role, Weisman will advise individuals and institutions on a wide range of financial planning and investment matters, tailoring comprehensive strategies uniquely suited to each client’s individual resources, tax situation, risk tolerance and estate planning goals.

“As we continue our growth in Nashville, I couldn’t be more excited by the level of talent we’re discovering,” said Sansiveri. “Dan has established himself as a trusted advisor, with deep financial knowledge and success as an entrepreneur, but he also brings an authenticity and intellectual curiosity that will serve to deepen our relationships with local clients.”

Prior to joining Bernstein, Weisman spent more than a decade as an entrepreneur and advisor in the music industry, most recently as an executive artist manager at Jay Z’s Roc Nation; he moved to Nashville from his hometown of Los Angeles in 2016 to run their Nashville office. Weisman’s clients included Mike Posner, Wale, Big Sean and Capital Cities. In 2013, Dan cofounded the luxury shoe company Buscemi (acquired: Lion Capital, 2015), and he sold One Wipe Charlies for cash and equity to the Dollar Shave Club (acquired: Unilever, $1bn, 2016).

“I am thrilled to be part of the Bernstein team in Nashville and continue to build a practice in this diverse and lively city of culture and music,” said Weisman. “We are committed to delivering rich opportunities along with an unparalleled level of service, expertise and sophistication to our clients and the greater community.”

Additionally, Weisman has produced the short film Too Legit starring Zoe Kravitz, which was selected for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and later acquired by MTV; served as an angel investor and volunteer at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center; is a Billboard 30 Under 30 honoree (2010), a 2011 Grammy Board Governor, and a Grammy nominee (2014, video producer, Capital Cities “Safe and Sound”).

Molly Reed Extends Deal With Curb|Word Music Publishing

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Pictured (L-R): Trevor Mathiesen (Publishing and A&R Director), Joel Timen (VP A&R and Publishing), Ryan Dokke (GM/SVP Curb|Word Entertainment), MaryAnn Keane (Artist Relations, BMI) Molly Reed, Janine Appleton (VP of Publishing, Curb|Word Entertainment) Nina Jenkins (Creative Director Curb|Word Publishing), Colt Murski (Senior Creative Director, Curb|Word Publishing) Jonathan Mason (VP Christian A&R and Publishing), Austen Adams (Dickinson-Wright) Not Pictured: Nate Drake (Dickinson- Wright)

Curb|Word Music Publishing has extended its deal with New York native and Belmont University alumna Molly Reed. In addition to co-writing Big Machine artist Danielle Bradbery’s single “Worth It,” Reed has earned two No. 1 songs in the CCM genre, including Francesca Battistelli’s “Messiah” and the Colton Dixon hit “Through All Of It.”

Reed is a writer on Mallary Hope’s current single “Me,” and has earned two BMI Awards. She has had sync placement success on shows including Vampire Diaries and One Tree Hill. Her songs have also been recorded by Amy Grant, Olivia Newton John, Sidewalk Prophets, Brandon Heath, We Are Messengers, Blanca, Hillary Scott & the Scott Family, Jordan Feliz, Danny Gokey, and more.

Molly Reed Extends Deal With Curb|Word Music Publishing

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Pictured (L-R): Trevor Mathiesen (Publishing and A&R Director), Joel Timen (VP A&R and Publishing), Ryan Dokke (GM/SVP Curb|Word Entertainment), MaryAnn Keane (Artist Relations, BMI) Molly Reed, Janine Appleton (VP of Publishing, Curb|Word Entertainment) Nina Jenkins (Creative Director Curb|Word Publishing), Colt Murski (Senior Creative Director, Curb|Word Publishing) Jonathan Mason (VP Christian A&R and Publishing), Austen Adams (Dickinson-Wright) Not Pictured: Nate Drake (Dickinson- Wright)

Curb|Word Music Publishing has extended its deal with New York native and Belmont University alumna Molly Reed. In addition to co-writing Big Machine artist Danielle Bradbery’s single “Worth It,” Reed has earned two No. 1 songs in the CCM genre, including Francesca Battistelli’s “Messiah” and the Colton Dixon hit “Through All Of It.”

Reed is a writer on Mallary Hope’s current single “Me,” and has earned two BMI Awards. She has had sync placement success on shows including Vampire Diaries and One Tree Hill. Her songs have also been recorded by Amy Grant, Olivia Newton John, Sidewalk Prophets, Brandon Heath, We Are Messengers, Blanca, Hillary Scott & the Scott Family, Jordan Feliz, Danny Gokey, and more.

Singer-Songwriter Marty Brown Releases First Album In 20 Years, ‘American Highway’

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Marty Brown. Photo: Haley Crow/MusicRow

Marty Brown has made a career of painting pictures through words and melodies.

As a songwriter, Brown’s images of Oklahoma oil and Kansas wheat fields fill “When I Stop Loving You” (recorded by Trace Adkins), while portraits of sawed off shotguns and coonskin caps stand proudly in “I’m From The Country” (recorded by Tracy Byrd).

“That song built my house,” he said during a recent visit to the MusicRow offices. “That’s my bread and butter.”

Brown had a label deal with MCA in the ‘90s; after his deal expired, he stepped away from the spotlight and shifted his focus solely to writing songs. He built a comfortable routine, living in Franklin, Kentucky and driving in to Nashville for co-writing sessions.

“I would come home and play my wife demo tapes and I’d say, ‘Blake would sound good singing that song,’ and she would say, ‘Well, you sound good singing that!’”

Brown’s wife Shellie surprised him by driving him to a Nashville audition for music competition America’s Got Talent and in 2013, his rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love” became a viral moment, earning more than 11 million views on YouTube; he went on to reach the Top 10 on America’s Got Talent.

Pictured (L-R): Marty Brown and MusicRow Publisher/Owner Sherod Robertson. Photo: Haley Crow/MusicRow

His strong showing on AGT soon landed Brown another artist deal, this time with Plowboy Records, where he released his first album in more than two decades. Those same brightly-rendered images cover the new project, American Highway. He co-wrote and co-produced the project with Jon Tiven.

“I was on Highway 100, just driving and listening to music,” he says of penning the title track. “I started thinking of all these pictures, like Norman Rockwell paintings. I wrote it about going down country roads and seeing old men sitting on porches.”

Soon after recording the song, he rewrote the track to include more imagery of cityscapes, to widen the song’s appeal to a broader audience. His new single, “Umbrella Lovers,” conjures a portrait of a couple in love.

“They are just walkin’ in the rain together, and they don’t care about anything else,” he says. “They have each other and they love each other and that’s all that matters.”

Marty Brown celebrates his BMI Million-Air award with BMI’s David Preston.

Brown was recently honored with a BMI Million-Air award, commemorating five million radio plays of “I’m From The Country.” He says whether he is writing songs for others or singing them himself, the focus is always on the music.

“When I was on MCA, I was fresh out of Kentucky and I didn’t know anybody. I just had my guitar and me, and it’s still that way. But if the song is strong, it can cut through anything.”

Marty Brown with the MusicRow staff. Photo: Martha Moore