Industry Ink: Old Dominion, ‘Twisters,’ Max McNown, A2IM
Old Dominion Celebrates ‘Barbara’ Release at Minnesota State Fair
Team Old Dominion On-Stage at the Minnesota State Fair. Photo: Mason Allen
Old Dominion celebrated the recent release of their album Barbara at the Minnesota State Fair.
The 13-track project released on Friday (Aug. 22). The project was written by members of the band alongside Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne and Ashley Gorley, among others. The Shane McAnally/Old Dominion-produced project explores themes of what it means to be positive, to seek the light and own your place in the world without denying reality.
‘Twisters’ Earns ACM Film Award, Luke Combs Earns Platinum Recognition
Photo: David Bergman.
The producers on the Twisters soundtrack, Kevin Weaver, Brandon Davis, Ian Cripps and Joseph Khoury were honored at last week’s ACM Honors as the film was celebrated with the ACM Film Award.
Ahead of the show while on the red carpet, Luke Combs received a plaque for his 3x RIAA Certified Platinum single from the soundtrack, “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma.”
Max McNown Receives New RIAA Certifications, Releases Duet With Avery Anna
Max McNown has received two new RIAA certifications with “A Lot More Free” reaching Platinum status and “Better Me For You (Brown Eyes)” receiving a Gold certification.
Additionally, McNown released a duet with Avery Anna, “Turned Into Missing You,” on Friday (Aug. 22).
“Ever since seeing Avery’s content online I’ve had the feeling that we’d hit it off, and sure enough, now that we’ve met, I can confirm she’s as talented and authentic in person as she seems to be online,” shares McNown. “Her vocal capability brought this song to a different level and I’m so honored that she was willing to jump aboard!”
A2IM Adds One, Elevates Two
Grey Gordon, Chirag Patel and Emmaline McCourt.
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has added Grey Gordon as the new Communications and Digital Marketing Manager. Additionally, Chirag Patel was promoted to Senior Director, Membership, and Emmaline McCourt to Membership Director. They were previously Membership Director and Membership Manager, respectively.
“We are thrilled to welcome Grey Gordon to the A2IM team as our new Communications and Digital Marketing Manager,” says Richard James Burgess, President & CEO of A2IM. “Grey brings a dynamic blend of creativity, experience, and a deep understanding of the independent music community. Her passion for storytelling and strategic communication will play a vital role in amplifying the voices of our members and advancing A2IM’s mission. We look forward to the energy and innovation she will bring to our organization.”
“I’m so excited and honored to be joining the A2IM team,” shares Gordon. “Independent music has always played a meaningful role in my life, and I look forward to helping expand the visibility of our members and community.”
