Industry Ink: Megan Moroney, Alana Springsteen, Chance Pena, Creative Girls Rock
Megan Moroney Gets Some New ‘Pretty’ RIAA Bling
Megan Moroney. Photo: Mason Goodson
Megan Moroney was presented with two plaques celebrating the RIAA Platinum certification of her hit single “I’m Not Pretty” from her newly RIAA-certified Gold debut album Lucky. The plaques were presented at her Nissan Stadium show Saturday night (Aug. 3.)
Alana Springsteen Makes NPR Tiny Desk Concert Appearance
Alana Springsteen performs on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series. Photo: Sofia Seidel / NPR Music
Alana Springsteen appeared this week on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series live from the NPR Music headquarters. During the performance she premiered an unreleased track “Feels Good,” plus stripped down her brand-new “Hot Honey” collaboration with multi-Platinum superstar DJ/producer Tiësto in a solo rendition.
“I grew up studying Tiny Desk Concerts,” says Springsteen. “I’d memorize them and dissect the creative decisions and departures that were made from the original versions of the songs. They were always the most inspiring display of artistry to me. No production, effects, or tracks to hide behind. Just yourself, your band, and your God-given talent. I think that’s why Tiny Desk is as revered as it is by artists and fans. In a world where there’s so much noise and it’s so easy to fake perfection, it’s a platform that removes the possibility of inauthenticity. I’m still completely shook that I got to play it.”
Chance Pena’s ‘In My Room’ Shines Gold
Pictured (L-R): Julia Mcleod (ONErpm VP of Marketing), Elizabeth Baylog (Bread City Management), Chance Peña, Alex Ziabko (ONErpm VP A&R) and Eric Schissel (ONErpm DSP and Artist Relations Manager)
Chance Peña was presented a Gold plaque for “In My Room” from his album Lovers To Strangers by his partners at ONErpm.
“Two years ago I’d have never dreamed this song would do what it’s done. Biggest lesson I’ve learned as an artist – TRUST YOUR GUT,” said Pena on his instagram.
Creative Girls Rock Appoints New 2024 Board
Creative Girls Rock has appointed six new members to its Board of Directors. The new board members, each serving a two-year term, will bring decades of experience and diverse perspectives to the organization, which strives to foster a supportive environment where young girls and women can develop their creative talents, build confidence and positively influence the world around them.
The 2024-2026 Board of Directors include Regions Bank’s Joya Dinwiddie, Mental Health Cooperative’s Elizabeth Hart, Heritage Medical Associates’s Ebonee Ifeobu, Amplified Ventures’ Nicole Marinake, FirstBank’s Michael Mettee and Metro Nashville Public Schools’ Franklin Willis.
“We are excited to welcome these six new board members at this critical milestone for Creative Girls Rock,” says Charmin A. Bates, Founder and CEO. “As we celebrate our fifth-year anniversary of our Back-2-School Bash on Saturday, August 3, we believe this was the right time to call on proven leaders in the community to provide invaluable expertise and guidance. We look forward to their contributions and insights.”
