Industry Ink: SOURCE Nashville, Cumulus Media, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Malpass Brothers
SOURCE Nashville Hosts Luncheon Panel With Taylor Lindsey, Emily Stephenson
Pictured (L-R): Emily Stephenson, President of Downtown Music Publishing, Ashley Hertzog Embry, Hearts Bluff Music; and Taylor Lindsey, Chair and CEO of Sony Music Nashville
SOURCE Nashville welcomed members to the CMA Event Space on March 26 for a luncheon panel focused on leadership and the women helping shape Nashville’s music business from the top. Moderated by SOURCE Nashville board member Ashley Hertzog Embry of Hearts Bluff Music, the discussion featured Taylor Lindsey, Chair and CEO of Sony Music Nashville, and Emily Stephenson, President of Downtown Music Publishing. The conversation explored key leadership topics including mentorship, company culture, confidence, work-life balance, and the evolution of the music industry in recent years.
Cumulus Media’s ‘Your Music Plus’ Series Features New Luke Bryan Single
Cumulus Media has released a new installment of its series, “Your Music Plus” featuring Luke Bryan and his new single, “Country And She Knows It.” The exclusive multi-part audio campaign debuts this week and airs for the next eight weeks on Cumulus Media’s country stations across the U.S. In the latest take on Cumulus Media’s popular on-air feature, MCA’s Luke Bryan takes listeners behind the making of the new high-energy single.
“It’s an absolute thrill to partner with MCA and have Luke Bryan’s new song, ‘Country And She Knows It’ as our next ‘Your Music Plus’ campaign,” says Greg Frey, VP of Music Partnerships, Cumulus Media. “This song is an infectious anthem that speaks directly to Luke’s core audience and the fans who show up at his shows, as well as listeners across our country stations. Combined with Luke’s unique take on his music, career, and life through exclusive audio, this is the perfect YMP to lead us into summer.”
Darin & Brooke Aldridge Inducted Into Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame
Brooke & Darin Aldridge
Bluegrass favorites Darin & Brooke Aldridge were inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame last weekend, placing the duo among an elite class of artists who have shaped the sound and legacy of Appalachian music including The Carter Family, Doc Watson, Emmylou Harris, Jim Lauderdale, Dolly Parton, Earl Scruggs, and more. The duo recently released their uplifting new single, “You Don’t Knock,” from their forthcoming gospel album Soul Condition on Billy Blue Records which features their first collaboration with acclaimed vocalist John Cowan.
“Our Blue Ridge Mountain roots run strong and deep,” says Darin & Brooke Aldridge. “We take great pride in our heritage and in carrying a piece of it with us wherever our music leads. It’s humbling to be even a small branch on such a grand tree of remarkable musical talent right here in our home state of North Carolina.”
Malpass Brothers Inducted Into North American Country Music Association International Hall of Fame
The Malpass Brothers
The Malpass Brothers were inducted into the 29th Annual North American Country Music Association International Hall of Fame over the weekend. They joined fellow honorees Dallas Wayne, Ken Mellons, Stevie Lee Woods, David Mills, and Con Hunley. In front of a packed audience, the duo took the stage to perform several songs ahead of their official induction.
“It is truly an honor to be inducted into the North American Country Music Association International Hall of Fame,” shares Chris Malpass. “As traditional country music artists and songwriters, we strive to keep our heroes’ legacy alive while creating our own sound. Sharing this honor with so many of our mentors means the world to us. We are incredibly grateful and thank NACMAI and all the country music fans for their support.”
