Industry Ink: Charles Esten, Y’all Access, The Listening Room, Dawn & Steve
Charles Esten Chats With Kelly Clarkson About New Debut Deluxe Edition
Pictured (L-R): Elana Koenig, Kelly Clarkson and Charles Esten. Photo: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal
Charles Esten appeared Monday (Jan. 27) on the Kelly Clarkson Show to chat about his brand-new Love Ain’t Pretty Deluxe Edition project, celebrating the one-year anniversary of his independent debut album. The deluxe edition features 14 tracks all co-written by Esten plus nine new bonus tracks.
The 23-track Deluxe Edition includes never-before-heard demos and worktapes from the creation of Love Ain’t Pretty, as well as a live performance recorded from the sold-out “NASHVILLE Reunion Tour “(with Esten, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio) and star-studded collaborations with Keb’ Mo’ and Sara Evans. Esten will perform acoustically at a special vinyl signing at Grimey’s New & Preloved Music on Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. CT.
Y’all Access With Kelly Sutton Celebrates 200th Episode
Kelly Sutton, Nate Smith and Joyce Rizer
Y’all Access with Kelly Sutton recently celebrated its 200th episode. Nate Smith was on hand to help celebrate the momentous occasion.
The Listening Room Hosts Live Song Pitch Round
Pictured (L-R, standing): Sea Gayle’s Jordan Fletcher, Barrett Baber, Emily Craig, Eryca Schebler, Cam Nemby, Brett Sheroky, Kim Wiggins and TLR’s Zach Anderson; (L-R, kneeling): JD Groover, Ian Christian and Adam Craig. Photo: Courtesy The Listening Room
The Listening Room Cafe’ recently hosted an exclusive Live Song Pitch Round, featuring Sea Gayle Music’s Jordan Fletcher, Barrett Baber, Cam Nemby, Brett Sheroky, Ian Christian and Adam Craig. The unique event, the second in a recurring series, featured songwriters playing their uncut songs to A&R and industry professionals, giving a live public audience a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of Nashville’s songwriting scene.
Faith-Based ‘Dawn + Steve’ Podcast Launches
Dawn Rae May and Steve Hiller, co-hosts of Dawn & Steve+
Christian radio personalities Dawn Rae May and Steve Hiller have officially launched Dawn & Steve+, a new weekday podcast featuring in-depth and revealing conversations with authors, ministry leaders, recording artists and cultural influencers on matters of life, faith and biblical Truth. Initial episodes feature guests including bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg, The Voice of The Martyrs’ Todd Nettleton, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Josh Holland and Dove Award-winning recording artist, author and actress Nicole C. Mullen.
