Industry Ink: Jason Aldean, Dasha, Trey Fanjoy, Ty Myers

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Jason Aldean Racks Up Some Heavy Metal Hardware From The RIAA

Pictured (L-R): BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s GM Peter Strickland, Maverick’s Chris Parr, BMG North & South America’s President, Frontline Recordings, Jon Loba, Jason Aldean, Maverick’s Clarence Spalding, RIAA SVP Media Relations + Gold & Platinum Program Erin Burr, Tom Clees, SVP Government & Industry Relations RIAA

Jason Aldean was honored backstage at his sold-out “Double Down Tour” date in Washington, D.C. with two of his biggest hits, “You Make It Easy” and “Dirt Road Anthem,” receiving RIAA Diamond certifications—an official career first for the Georgia native. Aldean was surprised backstage with the Diamond certifications, and the historic achievement comes on the heels of a remarkable run of new RIAA certifications for Aldean. Earlier this month 12 of his albums and singles received new Platinum certifications, including his album My Kinda Party (6× Platinum). Newly Diamond certified “Dirt Road Anthem,” from his multi-Platinum My Kinda Party album, became one of the signature breakthrough anthems of Aldean’s career, while “You Make It Easy” has remained a continuous fan favorite following its release.

“Having two songs reach Diamond status is something I never could have imagined when we were making these records,” says Aldean. “These songs have taken on a life of their own because of the fans. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has listened, streamed, bought the records, come to the shows and made these songs part of their lives. It’s special to have a moment that is still a career first all these years in, especially one that is all due to the fans. Thank you guys so much. We want to keep doing this and keep putting out songs and touring for a long time to come, and we don’t take getting to do this for granted.”

 

Dasha Donates $100,000 To Causes Close to Her Heart

Dasha With Britney Ruegsegger, Founder, Cowboy Ranch Rescue

Following her performance at BMI and New Mountain Capital’s night of music and giving at Radio City Music Hall in May, Dasha gifted a $100,000 contribution to three organizations: Cowboy Ranch Rescue in Antioch, Tennessee; Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors; and Pregnancy and Parenting Support organization in her hometown of San Luis Obispo, California. Her gift to Cowboy Ranch Rescue helped save four horses, a donkey named Sherman and two barn cats from slaughter, giving them the chance to live out their lives in safety.

“I’ve always had such a love for animals, and knowing that this money could literally save their lives made it an easy decision,” says Dasha. “There’s something really special about being able to take an opportunity that was given to me and turn it into something that gives someone, or in this case, some very special animals a second chance.”

 

Trey Fanjoy Recognized At 18th Annual Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum

Pictured (L-R, back row): Kay West, Denise Stiff, Trey Fanjoy, Nancy Shapiro and Museum writer-editor Allison Moorer; (L-R, front row): Alison Brown, Bebe Evans and Bonnie Garner. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recognized Trey Fanjoy last week at its 18th annual Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum in the museum’s Ford Theater. The forum, which began in 2007, recognizes music industry leaders who continue the legacy of trailblazer Louise Scruggs, a businesswoman who set new professional standards in artist management. Fanjoy discussed her more than 30 years as an award-winning music video and film director, producer and creative director during the in-depth interview with museum writer-editor Allison Moorer.

After working in commercial film production in New York City and Los Angeles, Fanjoy moved to Nashville in the mid-1990s and began as a video producer, which led her to directing. She made CMA history in 2009 as the first woman to receive the Video of the Year award for directing the video for Taylor Swift’s hit “Love Story.” Fanjoy also received CMA Video of the Year awards for her work with Miranda Lambert for “The House That Built Me” and “Bluebird.”

 

Ty Myers Performs At CMA Headquarters

Pictured (L-R): Narvel Blackstock (Starstruck Entertainment, CEO and Artist Manager), Karysa Myers (Artist Manager), Grace Martins (CMA Manager, Industry Relations), Kate Watson (CMA Senior Director, Industry Relations), Ty Myers, Sarah Trahern (CMA CEO) and Josh Easler (RECORDS Nashville, Executive Vice President of Promotion & Commercial Strategy). Photo: Addison Hilton/CMA

The Country Music Association welcomed Ty Myers to its Nashville headquarters on Aug. 18 for a Q&A and a special solo acoustic performance. Myers chatted about his early love for music and his childhood influences, his passion for songwriting, and his recent CMA Fest performance debut on the Chevy Riverfront stage during the Q&A, then performed a five-song set including his cover of Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind,” his breakout hit “Thought It Was Love,” plus an early listen to an unreleased song he wrote just last week, and more.

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