Industry Ink: Ashley Cooke, Anne Wilson, AIMP, Lisa Brokop

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Ashley Cooke Celebrates New Shot In The Dark Album With iHeartCountry

Colbie Caillat and Ashley Cooke. Photo: Seth Herald

Ashley Cooke celebrated her brand new album at the official “iHeartCountry Album Preview Party: Featuring Shot In The Dark” yesterday (July 20). iHeartMedia gave listeners early access to Cooke’s new album. Cooke and Colbie Caillat made surprise appearances for an acoustic performance of their song “Mean Girl” before Cooke did a Q&A with guests.

Hosted by iHeartMedia’s Brooke Taylor at iHeartMedia’s Big 98 office in Nashville, winners from the radio promotions received an exclusive invite to the album preview party, and tickets to Cooke’s “Shot In The Dark Tour” coming to Nashville on Oct. 19.

 

Anne Wilson, Dunkin’ Team Supports Childhood Cancer Awareness

Anne Wilson. Photo: Laney Oakes

Grammy-nominated artist, songwriter and 2023 Dunkin’ Ambassador Anne Wilson teamed up with Dunkin to spread joy at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt on July 19. The event featured Wilson’s visit to Seacrest Studios for an intimate performance and patient-led interview followed by a donut decorating party. All celebrated the return of Dunkin’s “Gold Joy Donut” aimed at bringing happiness and support to children fighting cancer at Monroe Carell and beyond.

“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to spend a morning with the amazing kids at Monroe Carell,” shares Wilson. “It warms my heart to bring a moment of joy to their day while we shared music, played games and had a blast decorating donuts from Dunkin’. The resilience and strength these children possess is truly inspiring and I feel blessed to have shared this experience with them. Thank you to Monroe Carrell and Dunkin’ for allowing us to create unforgettable memories.”

Now through Aug. 5, Dunkin’ is inviting its customer to “shine gold” in a joint effort to bolster the mission of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation: bring joy to children affected with illness. The Shine Gold initiative allows guests at participating Dunkin’ locations throughout Nashville to make $2 donation to the foundation, and receive a free Gold Joy Donut as an expression of gratitude.

The Gold Joy Donut pays homage to the childhood cancer awareness ribbon. Throughout Nashville, 100% of funds raised from the Dunkin’ Gold Joy Donut will be donated to local children’s hospitals like Monroe Carell.

 

AIMP Nashville Chapter Hosts Panel On Catalog Sales

Leslie Roberts (BMI), Kella Farris (Farris, Self and Moore), Duff Berschback (Concord), T.D. Ruth (Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill LLP), Courtney Crist (Anthem Entertainment), Brad Peterson (Banker), Trina Smith – Dort (MeGusta Music), John Ozier (Reservoir Media), ET Brown (SESAC), and Emily Boardman (River House Artists).

On July 19, the AIMP Nashville Chapter hosted a panel titled “I Want To Buy Or Sell A Catalog… Now What?” at the CMA offices in Nashville.

Moderated by John Ozier (Executive Vice President, Creative, Reservoir Media) and featuring panelists Kella Farris (Partner, Farris, Self & Moore, LLC), Brad Peterson (Music & Entertainment Banker) and T.D. Ruth (Partner, Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill LLP), the panel discussed why there has been such a boom in catalog acquisitions over the last 3 years, what you need to consider when selling your catalog, where to begin if you want to buy a catalog, and more.

 

Lisa Brokop Joins PLA Media

Lisa Brokop. Photo: Jessica Frazier.

PLA Media has added CCMA-winning singer-songwriter Lisa Brokop to its roster. Brokop will be premiering two singles and full album this fall via BFD/Audium Nashville.

“We are psyched to work with this Canadian powerhouse collaborating on her eighth studio project,” says PLA Media President Pamela L. Lewis FRSA.

“I’m so excited to partner with PLA Media for this next chapter in my career! Can’t wait to share this new record,” says Brokop.

“Working with Lisa Brokop has been an absolute thrill and pleasure. I have always been a fan. Her voice, her writing and her performance is just absolutely mind blowing as we enter this new phase of her career,” says BFD/Audium Nashville General Manager Chuck Rhodes.

Brokop’s new single “Come Back, Bobby Gentry ” will be available July 21. The track serves as the first preview of her forthcoming 10-track album on BFD/Audium Nashville titled Who’s Gonna Fill Their Heels coming in September.

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