MusicRowPics: Ryan Kinder Previews Soulful Style On “Close”

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Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville artist Ryan Kinder recently visited the MusicRow office to preview music from an upcoming album, tentatively slated to release this summer.

He performed his latest single, “Close,” which was penned by Kinder with Jeremy Stover and Lindsay Rimes, and produced by Ross Copperman.

He also offered the ballad “Still Believe In Crazy Love,” and the quirky “Plain Jane,” which he co-wrote with Copperman. “I wrote it about a person who was pissed off at her parents because they named her Jane and everybody called her ‘plain Jane.'” says Kinder.

Kinder is in the studio crafting his debut Warner Bros. album with Copperman and Paul Worley.

“I’ve got a bunch of songs I think is a cohesive album. I cut three tracks with Copperman, and we might include some older material,” Kinder says. Previously released singles include “Kiss Me When I’m Down” (2014) and “Tonight” (2015).

Ryan Kinder with MusicRow staff.

Eric Church Cancels 25,000 Tickets For Holdin’ My Own Tour

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Eric Church. Photo: Jensen Sutta

Eric Church has canceled 25,000 tickets that were purchased by scalpers to his 60+ city Holdin’ My Own Tour, MusicRow has confirmed. More than 2,000 of those canceled tickets are for his Nashville shows on May 26-27.

Concerts affected include shows in all United States markets that remain on Church’s tour, with the exception of a Cincinnati, Ohio, concert slated for April 22.

The longtime advocate for fans against surged ticket scalping prices, Church launched the Holdin’ My Own Tour, Jan. 17 in Lincoln, Nebraska to feature two full concert sets each evening, with no opening acts.

Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets directly at ericchurch.com to ensure they are purchased at face value.

When Church and his team announced the Holdin’ My Own Tour, they also revealed the use of a proprietary technology that scrubs ticket purchases using up to 10 different data points and automatically flags orders made by scalpers, and allows ticket orders to be canceled at any time.

“In this era where growing inequality seems to be the norm, we wanted to do everything within our power to put the advantage back in the hands of true fans rather than those that take advantage of the system, and by extension our people,” said John Peets, Church’s manager, said when announcing the tour. “It was important to us to invest time into evaluating and redesigning the ticket buying process and build the technology to level the playing field.”

Bon Jovi Breaks Attendance Record At Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena

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Bon Jovi broke the attendance record at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Saturday (Feb. 18), playing to 18,514 fans. The concert was the fifth date on the band’s This House Is Not For Sale tour, which runs through April 10. The concert was booked through Live Nation.

Bon Jovi earned Billboard‘s Legend of Live honor during its Billboard Touring Awards in 2016. In 2014, he earned the Top Touring Artist honor at the Billboard Music Awards.

Artist Updates: Kenny Chesney, Country Jam Festival, John Rich, Larry Gatlin And The Gatlin Brothers

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Kenny Chesney Mines Precious Catalog RIAA Metal

Kenny Chesney had four albums in his catalog recently certified for some heavy metal with Gold and Platinum certifications. 2014’s The Big Revival and 2013’s Life on a Rock were certified Gold, while 2008’s Lucky Old Sun and 2012’s Welcome to the Fishbowl received Platinum RIAA certifications. The Big Revival contained four consecutive No. 1’s including “American Kids,” “Wild Child” with Grace Potter, “Til It’s Gone” and the three-week chart-topper “Save It for a Rainy Day.”

“I may make my albums ‘in a moment’,” Chesney said, “but I try to create music that’s timeless – or beyond time. To me, the best records get deeper the more you listen to them… and I work very hard at writing and finding songs that feel good in the now, but stay with you for the long run.”

 

Country Jam 2017 Adds to Lineup

Gretchen Wilson, Parmalee, Smithfield, Cody Johnson, Sammy Arriaga, Sasha McVeigh and Devon Worley Band have been added to the lineup for the 26th Annual Country Jam festival at Jam Ranch outside Grand Junction, Colorado, on June 15-18.  They join the previously-announced lineup which also includes Chris Young, Old Dominion, Frankie Ballard, Kane Brown and Sammy Kershaw as well as headliners Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and co-headliners Justin Moore and Randy Houser. 

 

John Rich Opens Vegas Redneck Riviera

Gretchen Wilson and John Rich Photo by Denise Truscello, GETTY images

John Rich‘s new Redneck Riviera bar at the Grand Bazaar Shops in Las Vegas had its Grand Opening last Thursday (Feb. 16) that included a ribbon-cutting, celebrity red carpet, food from the adjacent Wahlburgers, and live country music. Hundreds of VIP locals and media members attended the event including Dave Ramsey, Deana Carter, Gretchen Wilson, Marie Osmond, The Bachelor‘s Christopher Soules, and many more.

Denise Truscello, GETTY images

 

Gatlin Brothers To Salute Kenny Rogers At Texas Medal Of The Arts Awards

Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers will salute fellow Texan/music legend Kenny Rogers at the 2017 Texas Medal of Arts Awards on Feb. 22 at the Texas Performing Arts Center in Austin. The Gatlin Brothers and vocalist Vikki Carr will perform Rogers’ classic hit “Islands In the Stream” before presenting him with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the event. The Texas Medal of Arts Awards has presented 99 medals to 105 Texas legends and luminaries who have achieved greatness through their talents, as well as those whose generosity has helped opened doors to artistic opportunities for Texans of all ages.

Tin Pan South Fast Access Passes On Sale Feb. 28

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Tin Pan South will put its Fast Access Passes on sale at 10 a.m. CST on Feb. 28 at tinpansouth.com. The passes allow patrons to bypass the cover charge at the door and advance entrance to shows, space permitting, and they are a hot commodity with quantities limited and last year’s passes selling out in record time.

 Tin Pan will encompass a record 100 shows over five nights at 10 of Nashville’s hottest music venues, with close to 400 songwriters scheduled to perform during March 28-April 1 at 3rd & Lindsley, Blue Bar, The Bluebird Cafe, Commodore Grille, The Country, Douglas Corner, Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, The Listening Room Cafe, Station Inn and Whiskey Rhythm Saloon.
Up-to-date lineups, tickets, venues, schedules and other information for the festival, which is produced by Nashville Songwriters Association International and sponsored by Regions Bank, can be found on the festival site. 

Spin Doctors Music Hosting 5th Annual Thursday Night Throwdown

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The Spin Doctors Music Group is hosting its 5th annual Thursday Night Throwdown this Thursday at the Hard Rock Café. The event begins at 7 p.m. and will include an acoustic showcase featuring SDMG artists Sherrié Austin, Kala James, Luke West, Olivia Dvorak, Coty James, Cort Carpenter, and Jeremy Bowman followed by performances from Presley & Taylor, Rutledge, Christina Taylor, Austin Burke, and Iron Cowboy.

Founded in 2010 as a radio promotion company, Spin Doctors has evolved into an artist/label services group comprised of Spin Doctors Promotions, SMG Records, Next Generation Artist Management, Riverfront Promotions, Mockingbird Touring and Tour Support, and Next Generation Marketing.

 

 

Kane Brown, Jacob Bryant to Appear on AURORA Live Showcases During CRS Week

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AURORA Nashville is producing two AURORA Live shows during CRS week, showcasing rising country artists Kane Brown and Jacob Bryant on Feb. 22 and 23. Each showcase will feature a 30-minute set and an interactive Q&A session. Both shows will be streamed live at AuroraNashville.com and on the AURORA Nashville mobile app and are being presented by Thiel Audio.

A division of Thiel, AURORA Nashville operates a state-of-the-art, 4K Ultra HD production studio in downtown Nashville that provides a customizable experience. Their weekly series, AURORA Live, recently entered its second season and features performances from Lauren Alaina, Drake White, Jerrod Neimann, LANco, Rhonda Vincent and more.

‘MusicRow’ Opens Submissions For 2017 ‘InCharge’

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MusicRow is now considering new candidates for its annual InCharge issue, the published directory of Nashville’s music industry decision makers.

New applications will be accepted through Tues., Feb. 28.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR INCHARGE.

Since 1987, MusicRow has curated the definitive list of Nashville’s music industry professionals—the top executives responsible for the successful careers of today’s biggest artists.

Now in its 30th year, the InCharge publication serves the April/May issue of MusicRow magazine and is slated for a late April release.

For advertising opportunities, please contact srobertson@musicrow.com.

 

NMPA Honors Maren Morris’ “My Church”

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NMPA’s David Israelite with Maren Morris

The National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) recently honored Maren Morris in Washington D.C. with a Platinum songwriting plaque for penning her debut single, “My Church.” The National Music Publishers’ Association Gold & Platinum Program honors the songwriters of RIAA-certified singles.

NMPA CEO David Israelite spoke with Morris during her sold-out show at the 930 Club, following her recent Grammy performance and win for Best Country Solo Performance for “My Church.”

NMPA’s David Israelite with Maren Morris

Angaleena Presley Collaborates With Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe On New Project

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Angaleena Presley joined forces with co-writers like her Pistol Annies partners-in-crime Miranda Lambert and Ashley Monroe, Guy Clark, and Chris and Morgane Stapleton for her latest album, Wrangled, which is due out April 21.

Presley co-produced the 12-track CD with Oran Thornton (Eric Church, David Nail), who also co-wrote two tracks on the album, “Motel Bible,” and “Mama I Tried.”

The album was recorded at the famed “Ronnie’s Place” in Nashville. “Only Blood, ” penned with fellow East Kentuckian Stapleton, features Morgane Stapleton’s vocals, while “Good Girl Down” reportedly yielded unforgettable moments with legend Wanda Jackson. Hip hop artist Yelawolf offered vocals on the track “Country,” and Presley’s compadres Lambert and Monroe helped co-write “Dreams Come True” on the new project.

“Wrangled is an explicitly forthright journey through my experience in the business of country music. I tried to tackle uncomfortable realities like the discrimination against female artists at the height of bro-country, the high school mentality of Music Row and the pain that’s just beneath the surface of the road to stardom,” says Presley. “Covered in elbow grease and sacrifice, I set out to shed the skin of my ‘dream’ Nashville by painting a musical picture of loss, surrender, resurrection, redemption, and connection with real people who make and support honest music.”

Wrangled Track Listing:
1. Dreams Don’t Come True (Angaleena Presley, Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe)
2. High School (Angaleena Presley, Ivy Walker, Sophie Walker)
3. Only Blood (Featuring Morgane Stapleton) / (Angaleena Presley, Chris Stapleton )
4. Country (Featuring Yelawolf) / (Angaleena Presley, Michael Wayne Atha)
5. Wrangled (Angaleena Presley)
6. Bless My Heart (Angaleena Presley)
7. Outlaw (Angaleena Presley)
8. Mama I Tried (Angaleena Presley, Oran Thornton)
9. Cheer Up Little Darling (Angaleena Presley, Guy Clark)
10. Groundswell (Angaleena Presley, Ian Fitchuk)
11. Good Girl Down (Angaleena Presley, Wanda Jackson, Vanessa Olavarez)
12. Motel Bible (Angaleena Presley, Oran Thornton, Trevor Thornton)