Industry Ink: Carly Pearce, Plowboy Records, Tennessee Bluegrass Band

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Carly Pearce’s Hometown Of Taylor, Kentucky To Honor The Rising Vocalist

Carly Pearce. Photo: Allister Ann

Newest Grand Ole Opry member Carly Pearce will return to her hometown of Taylor, Kentucky, on Sept. 2 to be honored for her many career accolades earned over the past few years.

Along with Mayor Dan Bell and city commission, Pearce will be welcomed with a special ceremony and signage honoring the local dreamer turned rising country star. Later in the evening Pearce will head to the Ovation Music Pavilion in Newport as support for Lady A’s What A Song Can Do Tour.

The CMA and double ACM Awards winner most recently celebrated 2X Platinum certification of “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” her No. 1 duet with Lee Brice. Her upcoming 15-song project, 29: Written In Stone, is due Sept. 17 on Big Machine Records.

 

Jim Reilley Joins Plowboy Records As Operations Director

Jim Reilley

Plowboy Records has added industry and creative veteran Jim Reilley as Operations Director. Reilley brings a wealth of knowledge and talent to the imprint and will fill the role left by the passing of the label’s beloved Ben Ewing.

As an artist, Reilley co-founded the revered group The New Dylans in 1986, and as a songwriter—with a stint at Curb Music Publishing—he secured cuts by Vince Gill, Sam Bush, Hal Ketchum, Tim O’Brien, Jack Ingram, and others. He also played bass on numerous recording projects for various artists, most notably Sheryl Crow while helming production on over 40 projects, including several Kerrville and Merlefest award winners. Currently, Reilley is a member of the experimental jazz outfit The Birdwatcher Experiment with Jerry Oliver and a rotating cast that includes Shannon Pollard and Cheetah Chrome of The Dead Boys.

“Jim has had a long and successful career in this business, and he brings a lifetime of experience from the creative side as well,” notes Plowboy Records’ President and co-founder Pollard. “He knows what it takes to put together deals and how to manage a variety of projects. He speaks the language of a musician, but he also speaks ‘industry’ and that is so important to our future.”

“If Shannon and I can realize our vision for Plowboy and become a label in the mold of a classic ‘60s Electra/Asylum, Rounder, Blue Note, Sub Pop, Creation, Dischord or Stax/Volt, especially in this current economic climate, I will consider that an enormous success,” says Reilley. “I’m still excited by and in love with music and am honored Shannon has given me this opportunity.”

 

Tennessee Bluegrass Band Signs With Billy Blue Records

Pictured (L-R) Aynsley Porchak (fiddle), Lincoln Hensley (banjo), Tim Laughlin (mandolin and vocals), Jerry Salley (Creative and A&R Director, Billy Blue Records), Gracie Meador (bass and vocals), and John Meador (guitar and vocals).

Tennessee Bluegrass Band has signed with Nashville’s Billy Blue Records. Recently formed, the band is comprised of Aynsley Porchak, Lincoln Hensley, John Meador, Tim Laughlin, and Gracie Meador.

“They captured my attention with the very first note from John Meador’s mouth,” says Jerry Salley, Creative and A&R Director, Billy Blue Records. “Tennessee Bluegrass Band had its choice of record labels. They chose Billy Blue, and our team is honored to work with them. We’re excited about their future, and together, we look forward to releasing a stellar debut album very soon!”

“This is a group that I’m very pleased to be a part of,” Porchak says. “With the combination of powerful vocals and exciting instrumental arrangements, the band is formed with powerhouse musicians who have undeniable artistic chemistry. It’s an honor and a privilege to make music with these people, and we’re excited to share our spin on traditional bluegrass, something we like to call, ‘the future of the past!’”

The group is making plans for a debut album for release in early 2022.

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