David Garcia, Laura Veltz Move Into Top Ten On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

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David Garcia moves up seven slots to No. 9 this week on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, with co-writes “Hell Right” (Blake Shelton feat. Trace Adkins) and “Southbound” (Carrie Underwood) charting. Laura Veltz advances to round out the Top 10, with tunes “The Bones” (Maren Morris), “To A T” (Ryan Hurd) and “What If I Never Get Over You” (Lady Antebellum) propelling her.

Ashley Gorley remains at No. 1 for his fifth consecutive week, and HARDY and Hillary Lindsey maintain position at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.

The MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, published every week, uses algorithms based upon song activity garnered from airplay, digital downloaded track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the first songwriter chart of its kind.

Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.

David Wood Named Aloompa CEO

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David Wood has joined Nashville-based live event management software company Aloompa as CEO.

Wood holds a bachelor of arts from New York University as well as a masters of business administration from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. His career has focused on growth companies as a strategy consultant for Deloitte and as CFO and CEO of companies in various industries over a 30-year career. Wood joins Aloompa after working as CFO of Nashville startup AltoIRA since 2017.  Wood is an investor member in Nue Cura Partners, the Nashville-based healthcare angel group. He is also a volunteer advisor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. 

 “David coming on board will be making an impact on our organization immediately by adding more firepower to the executive team to fuel growth,” said Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Drew Burchfield.  “He brings a wealth of experience in managing growth as we expand our footprint with new offerings for reservations, data analytics and a fully-automated, scalable platform.  As we complete our transition to a company that creates licensable technology to organizers for events, we see exceptional opportunities beyond our traditional markets.” 

“I am excited to join the Aloompa team full-time” said Wood, who has been a consultant to the company. “This company has a great foundation for transforming the live event experience.  I am looking forward to helping Aloompa continue its rapid growth as one of the best and most innovative tech companies in all of live entertainment.” 

Ten-year-old Aloompa helps event producers and businesses communicate, transact and build lasting relationships with their patrons by powering fan engagement, real time commerce, and loyalty. The company created the first mobile app to replace the paper guide for Bonnaroo in 2009 and serves over 300 live events of all kinds each year. Aloompa has been utilized for events including AmericanaFest, IEBA, Tin Pan South, X Games, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Telluride Film Festival and BET Entertainment Experience.

In addition to Burchfield, Wood rounds out an executive team that includes live event technology industry veteran JD May as COO and Tyson Cadenhead as CTO.

Weekly Register: Midland’s ‘Let It Roll’ Tops Country Albums Chart

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BMLG trio Midland tops this week’s country albums chart with their sophomore effort Let It Roll, which brought in 22K in total consumption (16K album only/6.8 million song streams), according to Nielsen Soundscan.

Other top debuts this week include Tanya Tucker‘s While I’m Livin’ at No. 8 with 10K in total consumption (9.5K album only/446K song streams) and Vince Gill‘s Okie at No. 9 with 9.9K in total consumption (9.4K album only/627K song streams).

Luke Combs‘ This One’s For You drops to No. 2 this week with 21K in total consumption (4.1K album only/22 million song streams), followed by Dan + Shay‘s self-titled project with 15K in total consumption (778 album only/18 million song streams). Morgan Wallen‘s If I Know Me is at No. 4 with 12K in total consumption (587 album only/14 million song streams). Chris Stapleton‘s Traveller is at No. 5 with 11K in total consumption (2.5K album only/9.9 million song streams).

Meanwhile, on the country streaming songs chart, Blanco Brown‘s “The Git Up” continues its hold with 20 million streams this week. Taylor Swift‘s collaboration with the Dixie Chicks, “Soon You’ll Get Better,” off Swift’s latest album Lover, is at No. 2 with 10 million streams. Blake Shelton‘s “God’s Country” is at No. 3 with 8.8 million streams, followed by Combs’ “Beer Never Broke My Heart” at No. 4 (8.7 million). Luke Bryan‘s “Knockin’ Boots” is at No. 5 with 7.8 million streams.

Cody Purvis Signs With Red 11 Music

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Pictured (L-R): Red 11’s Taylor Williamson, Josh Green, Geoff Turner; Cody Purvis; Red 11’s Jon Folk, Tyler Robertson and Blakely Tuten; The Erv Woolsey Company’s Erv Woolsey and Allen Mitchell

Rising country artist Cody Purvis has signed with boutique talent agency Red 11 Music, with offices and staff in Nashville, Tennessee and Austin, Texas. He is signed with The Erv Woolsey Company for management.

“Watching Cody perform live, I immediately saw what his managers, Erv Woolsey and Allen Mitchell, had both have been raving about,” says Red 11 Music’s Jon Folk. “Cody is a ‘singer’s singer,’ and his live performances entice a crowd to feel as if they are on stage with him. Red 11 Music is very excited about where Cody’s live career is headed and equally excited to be a part of this experienced team.”

Woolsey adds, “Cody is a true entertainer, and we are looking to develop a hard ticket fan base along with the foundation for a long career. With Jon Folk and his team at Red 11’s proven track record and the passion that they have already shown for Cody, Allen and I feel like there is no better place to call home with this new partnership.”

Purvis shares, “I’m very impressed with the level of energy that Red 11 brings, and the consistency in the way they have supported their artists. I’m extremely appreciative of the opportunity, and I look forward to a long, successful relationship.”

In 2018, the Charlottesville, Virginia native showcased his dynamic live performance style as a cast member on USA Networks’ Real Country at the invitation of country music icon Travis Tritt. Purvis released his latest EP, Boots on the Ground, in the spring of 2019. The EP’s lead single, “Drinkin’ Terms,” was featured on Sirius/XM’s The Highway and is now approaching seven million streams on Spotify.

ACM Lifting Lives Accepting Submissions For 2020 Grant Cycle

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Submissions are being accepted beginning today (Sept. 3) for ACM Lifting Lives’ 2020 Grant Cycle. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 1, 2019. Funding decisions will be determined and recipients will be notified in November 2019.

Through grants, ACM Lifting Lives provides funding to programs that promote healing with a musical connection, to further the mission of improving lives through the power of music.

ACM Lifting Lives has refined the scope of the grant cycle from past cycles in effort to deepen involvement and impact in the music and health space. The 2020 Grant Cycle has a narrower focus on music therapy and health programs that facilitate healing through music. With these new parameters, ACM Lifting Lives can streamline giving and create a heartier impact in this arena. ACM Lifting Lives has given to several deserving organizations across the country through its grant cycle in the past and looks forward to continuing to elevate organizations that align with its mission.

For information on program guidelines is available at acmliftinglives.org.

Colt Ford’s Seventh Album, ‘We The People,’ To Release In September

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Colt Ford is releasing his latest album, We The People Volume 1 on Average Joes Entertainment Sept. 20. The 14-song album includes the latest hit, “Slow Ride,” a groove-driven song featuring guest vocals by Mitchell Tenpenny.

Produced by Noah Gordon and Ford, the new album was recorded at Ford’s studio in Nashville in between a marathon tour schedule of nearly 150 shows in less than 12 months. The project features special guests Jimmie Allen (“Back To Them Backroads”), Michael Ray (“Nightcap”) and Dan Tyminski (“Where The Water Is,” “Bass Like That”) along with Tenpenny and other special guests. Songwriters contributing to the project include Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Morgan Wallen, David Lee Murphy, Ben Hayslip, Walker Hayes, Jeffrey Steele, Russell Dickerson, JT Harding, and more.

“Making this one, I went back to the beginning when I really didn’t know any better,” Ford explains about the new album. “I didn’t let anybody tell me the rules or say, ‘You can’t do this; you’ve got to do that.’ Instead, I let the feeling of the songs guide me. The record reignited my passion for playing and making music. My music transcends politics, religion, and rules. That’s what this whole project is about.”

A new video for “Slow Ride” featuring Ford and Tenpenny that was filmed in Nashville premiered on YouTube. Ford and his band are currently touring the country with a special appearance set for Sept. 17 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

We The People Volume 1 Track Listing:
1. I’m Still Me (Colt Ford, Sam Grow, George Birge, Taylor Phillips)
2. Slow Ride feat. Mitchell Tenpenny (Colt Ford, Taylor Phillips, Josh Mirenda, Jared Sciullo, Justin David Bertoldie)
3. We The People (Corey Crowder, James McNair, Brandon Kinney)
4. Back To Them Backroads feat. Jimmie Allen (Colt Ford, Taylor Phillips, Josh Mirenda, Jared Sciullo, Justin David Bertoldie)
5.  Red White Blue & Blessed feat. Walker Montgomery (Ben Hayslip, JT Harding, Matt Jenkins)
6. Nightcap feat. Michael Ray (Tyler Hubbard, Russell Dickerson, David Garcia, Josh Miller, Brian Kelly)
7. Lucky Scars feat. Eddie Montgomery (Jeffrey Steele, Colt Ford, Gregory Alan Moye)
8. Where The Water Is feat. Dan Tyminski (Walker Hayes, Thomas Archer)
9. Bring That “W” Home (Written by: David Lee Murphy, Ben Hayslip, Jimmy Yeary)
10. Cooter Brown feat. Larry Fleet (Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stevens)
11. Bass Like That feat. Dan Tyminski (Taylor Phillips, Matt Roy, Trea Landon, John Gurney)
12. Time Machine (Taylor Phillips, Erik Dylan, Matt Roy, Brock Berryhill)
13. How You Lose a Woman (Noah Gordon, Lance Miller, Wade Kirby)
14. We The People (Remix) feat. DJ KO (Corey Crowder,  James McNair, Brandon Kinney)

Industry Ink: Chase Rice, Roy Acuff, Harlan Howard

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Chase Rice Teams With ESPN, Taco Bell

Chase Rice is partnering with ESPN and Taco Bell in their search for the nation’s best student section during the upcoming college football season. As a former Division I linebacker, Rice will join a team of ESPN analysts to evaluate college student sections each week, culminating in one school being named Live Más Student Section of the Year.

“College football season is my favorite time of year,” shares Rice. “As a former player, I know how much of an impact the crowd can have on a game—especially with a rowdy student section leading the way. I’m honored to join this committee to help celebrate some of the greatest fans in the country.”

 

Roy Acuff Fiddle For Sale

Lamar Peek. Photo: LeAnn Carlson

A fiddle that once belonged to country music artist Roy Acuff is for sale by owner Lamar Peek. The instrument has been appraised at $50,000 and was built by Acuff’s uncle Evart Acuff in 1945.

Acuff died in 1992 at age 89. He was the first living inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, known for hits such as “The Wabash Cannonball” and “Tennessee Waltz.”

The fiddle gained media attention after it was mistakenly donated to a Kansas City Goodwill and placed in an online auction, where bidding reached $8,500. It was later returned to Peek, who then loaned the fiddle to the Mountain Music Museum in Kingsport, Tennessee. After the museum closed, the fiddle was returned again to Peek.

For information about the Roy Acuff fiddle, contact Lamar Peek at [email protected].

Roger Miller/Harlan Howard Classic “Get Up In The Morning” Featured In Coors Light Commercial

Harlan Howard, 1988. Photograph by Jim McGuire.

The music of late songwriting legend Harlan Howard is featured in a new Coors Light commercial. His song “Get Up In The Morning,” performed by Roger Miller, is used in the ad, which names Coors Light as the “Official Beer of Saturday Mornings.”

“I discovered this absolute gem of a song while searching for music incessantly on an actual Saturday Morning, which is the title of the spot ironically. This story of two groggy friends needed something very clever and peppy to embody their slow-rising excitement for watching a big game. Harlan Howard’s total wit and Roger Miller’s charm not only became the best song possible for this story, but also one of my new personal favorite songs—I can’t get it out of my head, and I’m not mad about that,” said Chris Clark, Music Supervisor for Leo Burnett Agency.

The life’s work of Harlan Howard lives on with his wife, Melanie Smith-Howard, and their publishing companies, Harlan Howard Songs, Melanie Howard Music and Legacy of Harlan Perry Howard.

Chris Lane Reveals Big, Big Plans For Fall Headlining Tour

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Chris Lane announced today he is launching a new headlining tour this Fall, the Big, Big Plans Tour. The tour will kick off October 31 in Cincinnati and visit 29 cities from coast-to-coast with supporting acts Gabby Barrett, Blanco Brown and Ernest (on select dates).

The tour announcement comes on the heels of a personal milestone which turned public in a massive way – the fan-demanded release of his track “Big, Big Plans,” which was penned for his now-fiancée, Lauren Bushnell. Written by Lane with Jacob Durrett and Ernest K. Smith, the heartwarming song was first heard during Lane’s unforgettable proposal video, a clip which has now clocked in more than five million views.

“After a top-notch summer touring with Brad Paisley, I couldn’t be more excited for my Big, Big Plans tour to kick off! Having artists like Gabby, Blanco, and Ernest out with me will make it a fun show from start to finish,” says Lane. “I’ll be bringing the energy and may even have some surprises in store. We’ve amped up the production to a new level and I can’t wait for people to see it!”

Tickets for Lane’s Big, Big Plans Tour will go on sale to the general public this Friday (9/6) Pre-sales for fans purchasing a VIP ticket package begin today (9/3), along with presales for Citi Cardmembers. Meanwhile, ticket presales for Spotify users begin Wednesday (9/4) ; Live Nation, Live Nation Mobile App and Ticketmaster pre-sales kick off Thursday (9/5).

Lane’s latest single “I Don’t Know About You” has just cracked Country radio’s Top 10, and has already been certified Gold and racked up more than 222 million streams. The track is Lane’s fourth-straight Gold or Platinum single in a career that has already reached a total of over 1.1 Billion streams.

October 31 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s^
November 1 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom^
November 2 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre^
November 7 – Morgantown, WV – Metropolitan Theater^*
November 8 – Freehold, NJ – iPlay America’s Event Center^*
November 14 – Columbia, SC – The Senate^*
November 15 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz^*
November 22 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues^*
November 23 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues^*
December 7 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall^*
December 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot^*
January 9 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts (TLA)*+
January 10 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring*+
January 11 – Boston, MA – House of Blues*+
January 16 – Fort Wayne, IN – The Clyde Theater*+
January 17 – Rosemont, IL – Joe’s Live*+
January 23 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works*+
January 31 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues*+
February 1 – Los Angeles, CA – Belasco Theater*+
February 5 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren*+
February 6 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues*+
February 7 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades*+
February 8 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore*+
February 13 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater*+
February 14 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues*+
February 15 – Houston, TX – House of Blues*+
February 20 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues*+
February 21 – Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live*+
February 22 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit*+

^ with Gabby Barrett
* with ERNEST
+ with Blanco Brown