Industry Pics: Luke Grimes, Brooke Eden & Jordan Harvey, AIMP, More

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Luke Grimes Celebrates Debut EP At Old Glory Gathering

Pictured (L-R): Matt Graham, Managing Partner and Head of Music at Range Media Partners; Mike Harris, EVP and COO, UMGN; Lori Christian, EVP, Marketing, UMGN; Luke Grimes; Rob Femia, EVP, Business & Legal Affairs, UMGN; Cameron Lutz, SVP Strategic Marketing & Content Innovation, Range Media Partners/Music and Range’s Jordy Dettmer. Photo: Chris Hollo

Mercury Nashville / Range Music recording artist Luke Grimes celebrated the upcoming release of his debut EP, Pain Pills Or Pews, on Oct. 16 in Nashville. The gathering of friends, family and industry was held at Old Glory and featured a performance by Grimes from the Dave Cobb-produced EP, which is due out Oct. 20.

Known for his role as Kayce Dutton on the hit television series, Yellowstone, Grimes has been making music for years. After the release of his debut EP, he’ll be heading out on the road to perform the songs this fall.

 

Brooke Eden, Jordan Harvey Open Titans London Game

Brooke Eden, Jordan Harvey. Photo: Courtesy of NFLUK

Last Sunday, (Oct. 15) BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville artists Brooke Eden and Jordan Harvey performed for NFL fans in London and around the globe at the Tennessee Titans matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.

Eden performed the National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” and Harvey performed the United Kingdom’s National Anthem, “God Save The King” at the special international NFL game.

 

AIMP Hosts Big Loud Records Chat

Pictured (L-R): ET Brown (SESAC), Kendall Lettow (peermusic), Trina Smith-Dort (Me Gusta Music), Ree Guyer (Wrensong), Sara Knabe (Big Loud Records), Patch Culberston (Big Loud Records), Stephanie Cox (Kobalt Music Publishing), Tim Hunze (Big Machine Music), Emily Boardman (River House Artists) and Shannan Hatch (SESAC)

AIMP held a Nashville event “All About: Big Loud Records,” on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the SESAC offices in Nashville.

Stephanie Cox (GM & SVP, Creative at Kobalt Music Publishing) spoke with panelists Patch Culberston (Big Loud Records SVP/GM) and Sara Knabe (Big Loud Records SVP, A&R) about all things Big Loud Records, music publishing and more at the event.

 

CMA & Conexion Americas Host Special Event For Metro Nashville Students

Mia McNeal, CMA Senior Director, Industry Relations and Inclusion, with Frank Ray. Photo: Emily April Allen/CMA

The CMA partnered with Conexión Américas for a special event at its Nashville headquarters on Oct. 11. CMA and Conexión welcomed more than 40 high school students from Metro Nashville Public Schools to visit CMA and during the visit, students heard from Frank Ray about his journey as a Latin country artist and about different careers in the music industry.

Conexión Américas’ mission is to build a welcoming community and create opportunities where Latino families can belong, contribute and succeed. CMA’s partnership with Conexión Américas is a key way of making this happen while also highlighting country music within the Nashville community.

 

Caitlin Mae Inks With Dream Music Label Group

Caitlin Mae, Kim Shrum

Singer-songwriter Caitlin Mae has signed a publishing, management and production deal with Nashville-based Dream Music Label Group, Inc.

Mae has notched several No. 1 singles on the iTunes charts, where her debut EP, Perspective, also landed upon release. Her first single of 2023, “Fiona,” debuted on BBC Introducing, was added to the BBC’s A-List and hit No. 1 on iTunes.

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