Industry Ink: Randall King, AIMP, Mike Stoller, Odyssey, EmiSunshine

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Randall King Goes ‘Into The Neon’ At Adventure Science Center

Pictured (L-R): Victoria Mason (SVP of Strategic Marketing & Analytics, WMN); Mike Dupree (SVP, Creative Director, WMN); Kristen Williams (SVP of Radio, WMN); Randall King; Stephanie Davenport (VP of A&R, WMN); Cris Lacy (Co-Chair & Co-President, WMN); Anna Pittman (VP of Artist Development); Patrick Sabatini (SVP of Business & Legal Affairs, WMN)

Randall King took partners through an immersive experience Monday night (Dec. 4) at Nashville’s Adventure Science Center for a preview of his upcoming album, Into The Neon, out Jan. 26. The Warner Music Nashville artist produced the 18-track album with Jared Conrad.

As the year winds down, King continues to headline shows in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and more.

 

AIMP Celebrates The Season At Nashville Holiday Bash

Pictured (L-R, back row): MaryAnn Keen (YP Board, BMI), Jacee Badeaux (YP Board, Big Yellow Dog), Ree Guyer (Wrensong Music, AIMP Nashville President), Lauren Lieu (YP Board, Play It Again Music), Kendall Lettow (peermusic), ET Brown (SESAC); (L-R, front row): Tim Hunze (Big Machine Music), Alex Heddle (Big Machine Music), Courtney Crist (Anthem Entertainment), Alex Tamashunas (YP Board, Creative Nation), Emily Boardman (River House Artists), Janine Ebach (Ebach Entertainment), JD Groover (YP Board, Sea Gayle Music)

AIMP held its Nashville Holiday Party on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Never Never in Nashville. Attendees were treated to cocktails and appetizers as the Chapter celebrated the year’s accomplishments.

 

Mike Stoller Heralded In Country Music Hall Of Fame ‘Poets And Prophets’ Program

Vice President of Museum Services Michael Gray and Mike Stoller at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

This weekend, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum featured songwriter Mike Stoller in its in-depth interview series “Poets and Prophets.” The program was hosted by Vice President of Museum Services Michael Gray in the museum’s Ford Theater. Stoller, who wrote and produced some of the most enduring classic songs of the 1950s and ’60s with his partner, the late Jerry Leiber, made a rare Nashville appearance to discuss his legendary music career.

Leiber and Stoller wrote “Hound Dog” for blues singer Big Mama Thornton, which became an enormous pop, R&B and country hit for Elvis Presley in 1956. They also wrote “Jailhouse Rock,” “Loving You,” “King Creole,” “Treat Me Nice,” “(You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care” and other hits for Presley. One of the most prolific and creative songwriting teams in popular music, Leiber and Stoller also wrote “Stand by Me” (Ben E. King), “Kansas City” (Wilbert Harrison), “Love Potion #9” (the Clovers), “On Broadway” (the Drifters) and “I’m a Woman” (Peggy Lee).

Many of their songs reached the country charts, including Mickey Gilley’s version of “Stand by Me,” Billy “Crash” Craddock’s cover of “Ruby, Baby,” Hank Snow’s recording of “The Man Who Robbed the Bank at Santa Fe” and six Presley sides. Wanda Jackson’s 1961 take on “Riot in Cell Block #9” is a favorite among rockabilly fans. Leiber and Stoller were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

 

Odyssey Entertainment Group Adds Seven

Odyssey Entertainment team

Odyssey Entertainment Group, the Nashville-based talent management agency founded by Paige Kosinski and Nicole Kasper, has significantly expanded both its team and talent roster. Odyssey has added seven full-time staffers to its team, including Sydney Dial, Ali Turgeon, Becca Schomer, Ally Gower, Cienna Lagana, Senith Berhane and Mariele Reeder. Alongside the growth of its dedicated team, Odyssey has also expanded its roster to over 50 exclusive creators across the U.S. and Canada, totaling their combined reach up to nearly 50 million followers. With over 2000 campaigns under their belt, the team has worked with brands such as YouTube, Amazon, Spotify, Revolve, CVS and more.

“Odyssey’s growth is not just about numbers; it’s about the remarkable women we’ve brought on board – the very team members we’ve been searching for to elevate our agency to new heights,” says Kasper. “Each of them brings a unique blend of talent, expertise, and vision that is critical for our journey ahead. As a co-founder, I am immensely proud to see our family expand with individuals who share our passion for empowering creators. This expansion enriches our capabilities and our culture, setting us on a path to redefine success in the industry and create extraordinary opportunities for our talent.”

 

EmiSunshine Named Young Entertainer Awards Indie Entertainer Of the Year

EmiSunshine

East Tennessee singer-songwriter EmiSunshine received the award for Independent Entertainer of the Year at the eighth annual Young Entertainer Awards (YEA) ceremony in Los Angeles on Dec. 3. The Young Entertainer Awards honors child and teenage actors and other creative professionals in film, television, theatre and social media.

The 19-year-old has been attracting national attention since the age of 9, when she was invited to appear on NBC’s Today after a video of her performing at a flea market went viral. She frequently collaborates with songwriters such as Leslie Satcher, Marla Cannon-Goodman, Matraca Berg, Darrell Scott, Jim Lauderdale and more and has released 10 albums on her indie label, Little Blackbird Records.

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