Garth Brooks Confirms Ireland Dates Are Canceled

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garth sliderThe Irish council has ruled to not allow the licenses for all five of Garth Brooks comeback shows, which were to take place July 25-29 at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, according to the singer. In a statement released Monday (July 14), Brooks says refunds will be handled by Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster’s Ireland website has set refunds to begin Thursday, July 17.
“I have always been advised to NEVER send a message in ‘the moment.’  It is said it is best to take a walk, wait awhile, and think about it,” Brooks said via a statement. “With that said, I just received the news the Irish council cannot change their earlier ruling to not allow the licenses for all five shows.  To say I am crushed is an understatement. All I see is my mother’s face and I hear her voice. She always said things happen for a reason and for the right reason. As hard as I try, I cannot see the light on this one. So it is with a broken heart, I announce the ticket refunds for the event will go as posted by Ticketmaster.
“I want to thank the Irish authorities for going the distance for all of us who wanted to share songs and dance together. I really want to thank all the people around the world that continued to think good thoughts that this would actually happen. Most of all, to Peter Aiken and those 400,000 people who believed enough to go through what they have been through to get to this point…I love you, always have, always will. I encourage any and all of them that can come see the show, at some point around the world, to bring your Irish flags and wave them proudly at the concerts. I will be looking for you.…garth.”
Last week, during a press conference announcing his new album, tour, and partnership with Sony Music, Brooks took time to express his desire to hold all five concerts in Ireland. Brooks addressed the situation saying, “[Today is] a day of joy, but it is also under a cloud.” At the time, Brooks said his equipment and crew were still en route to the shows, and that he was optimistic there would be a last minute allowance by the Irish council.
Some Brooks fans may still find today to be one of joy, as Atlanta fan Andy Roberts just confirmed that Brooks will launch his world tour in Chicago.

MusicRowPics: Chris Lane

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Chris Lane visit

Chris Lane visit


Once a high school baseball player, now singer-songwriter Chris Lane is playing his music for thousands of fans in baseball stadiums across the country as an opener on Florida Georgia Line‘s This Is How We Roll Summer Series, which also includes rapper Nelly. “I sometimes get a little batting practice in before shows,” Lane says.
The Kernersville, N.C., native is making the most of his time on the road opening for Florida Georgia Line, using the tour to promote his single, “Broken Windshield View.” Prior to each tour stop, Lane and his team head out to Country radio stations in the area, often visiting three or four radio stations per day.
Lane performed an acoustic version of the song for MusicRow staff during a recent visit to the MusicRow offices.
“I was working in landscaping with my dad. My truck, which we used in the video for ‘Broken Windshield View,’ had a broken windshield in it, so I feel like I’ve lived this song,” Lane says of the single, which was penned by Rodney Clawson, Shane Minor, and David Lee Murphy.
He’s also in the studio with producer Joey Moi (Jake Owen, Florida Georgia Line), working on his first EP.
Lane also performed “Waste It,” a tune he calls one of his favorites from his upcoming project. “Waste It” was penned by Clawson, Ashley Gorley, and Chris DeStefano. Lane says the song was good enough to cause him to give up his beloved, well-worn Atlanta Braves ballcap.
“I would always wear that baseball cap. When I signed with Big Loud Mountain, they were like, ‘Bro, you are taking your hat off.’ This song came along and I just knew they weren’t going to take a chance on giving the song to a new artist. I told Seth [England], ‘If you get this song for me, I’ll never wear that hat again.’ Two months later, he called and said he got it.”
Lane closed out his three-song acoustic performance with “Saturday Night.” At each tour stop, the singer-songwriter’s brand of rock-infused Country gets a welcome reception from an audience that grew up with an appreciation for an array of musical styles. “At the concerts, you see people in cowboy hats, and they know every word to Nelly’s songs,” comments Lane.
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WSIX To Host 2014 Guitar-B-Que at Losers

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Nashville’s The Big 98/WSIX will host its 2014 Guitar-B-Que benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Losers Bar & Grill on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Billy Currington is this year’s headliner, along with Tyler Farr, Eric Paslay, The Cadillac Three, Brothers Osborne, and Lindsay Ell.
For more details, visit wsix.com.

Underwood, Lambert Added to 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock'

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Pictured (L-R): Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood. Photo: John Russell/CMA


ABC Television Network’s CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night To Rock will add a duet performance from two of Country’s leading female vocalists, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert.  Hosted for the second year by Little Big Town, CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock will air Tuesday, Aug. 5 beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
The three-hour special will also feature stadium concert performances from Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, Brad Paisley, The Band Perry, and a Late Night Jam with Cole Swindell, among other performances. The event special is executive-produced by Robert Deaton.
CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock will air annually on ABC through 2021.
 

Little Big Town's 'Pain Killer' To Release in October

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Little Big Town

Little Big Town


Capitol Records Nashville group Little Big Town will release their sixth studio album, Pain Killer, on Oct. 21. “Day Drinking,” the first single from the Jay Joyce-produced project, sits at No. 24 this week on MusicRow‘s CountryBreakout Chart.
Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet co-wrote “Day Drinking” with Troy Verges and Barry Dean. Little Big Town had a hand in writing eight of the 13 tracks on the album.
“Individually, they are four of the best singers in the world,” Universal Music Group Nashville Chairman/CEO Mike Dungan said. “Together, they are awe-inspiring. As a band they are forever focused on taking it to the next level. The result is Pain Killer…simply the best one yet.”
Pain Killer Track Listing:
Quit Breaking Up With Me
(Busbee, Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally)
Day Drinking
(Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet, Troy Verges, Barry Dean)
Tumble and Fall
(Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose, Hillary Lindsey)
Pain Killer
(Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Blair Daley, Hillary Lindsey)
Girl Crush
(Lori McKenna, Liz Rose, Hillary Lindsey)
Faster Gun
(Jeremy Spillman, Ryan Tyndell, Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet)
Good People
(Jay Joyce, Natalie Hemby, Jeremy Spillman)
Stay All Night
(Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet, Brent Cobb, Jason Saenz)
Save Your Sin
(Lori McKenna, Liz Rose, Hillary Lindsey)
Live Forever
(Karen Fairchild, J. Westbrook, P. Sweet, K.Schlapman, Jeremy Spillman, Ryan Tyndell)
Things You Don’t Think About
(Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman)
Turn The Lights On
(K. Fairchild, J. Westbrook, P. Sweet, K. Schlapman, Natalie Hemby, Jay Joyce, Jeremy Spillman)
Silver and Gold
(Jedd Hughes, Jay Joyce, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild)

Josh Turner Concert To Support John Hiatt Fund

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By: Laura Hostelley
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On Oct. 15, MCA Nashville’s Josh Turner and Country duo Striking Matches will take the stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium for the 17th annual Concert for Cumberland Heights. This fundraiser supports the private, nonprofit alcohol and drug addiction center Cumberland Heights’ John Hiatt Fund for adolescent and young adult treatment.
Since Hiatt began the benefit in 1996, nearly $2 million has been raised to support adolescents and young adults, ages 14-24 and their families through the substance abuse recovery process.
“I’m looking forward to playing for Cumberland Heights to help them raise money so they can continue the great work that they do,” said Turner. “Alcohol and drug abuse is damaging to the person experiencing it but it’s also detrimental to their family and friends.”
An online auction will take place July 18-Aug. 1 featuring specialty tickets for the show and an autographed copy of Turner’s latest book Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family, and Fatherhood.
Tickets will go on sale on July 18 at ticketmaster.com. For sponsorship or ticket information contact Merrill Derrick at 615-432-3226 or email merrill_derrick@cumberlandheights.org.
All proceeds from the concert go directly to the John Hiatt Fund.

Country Radio Seminar Appoints Brand Marketing Director

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Brooke Sanders

Brooke Sanders


The Country Radio Seminar has appointed Brooke Sanders as Director of Brand Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, beginning July 21. Sanders fills the position previously held by Bradford Hollingsworth, and she can be reached at brooke@crb.org or at 615-327-4487.
Sanders previously worked as Sales & Marketing Director for investigative background screening company Confirm Choice.
Bill Mayne, Executive Director of CRS said, “We are very happy to announce that Brooke is joining our team! She brings a wealth of business experience, creative insight, and perspective that will greatly enhance our mission.”
CRS 2015 will be held Feb. 25-27, 2015. For more information, visit countryradioseminar.com.

Dr. E. Michael Harrington Joins SAE Institute Nashville

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Dr. E. Michael Harrington

Dr. E. Michael Harrington


SAE Institute Nashville has named Dr. E. Michael Harrington as its Music Business Program faculty chairperson. Harrington will oversee the school’s associates-level and diploma-level curriculum.
“We’re thrilled that ‘Dr. E’, as he’s referred to by our students, has joined our team,” says SAE Nashville Campus Director Lynn Dorton. “His understanding of the complex landscape of today’s fast-paced entertainment business, combined with his passionate approach in the classroom, helps students to form a strategic approach to real-world music business challenges, situations, and opportunities. This training will provide our Music Business Program students with a powerful competitive advantage when they enter the job market.”
Harrington has taught music business and entertainment law courses/sessions at Belmont University, Berklee College of Music, University of Miami, University of Alabama Birmingham, University of Pittsburgh, Ohio State University, and William Paterson University. He has lectured at universities including Harvard University Law School, George Washington University Law School, Boston College Law School, and has made presentations for the Americana Music Association, National Association of Recording Industry Professionals, the Copyright Society of the United States, and more.
He has provided services as an expert in intellectual property and copyright issues to situations involving Dixie Chicks, Woody Guthrie, Lady Gaga, Jib Jab, DJ Danger Mouse, Busta Rhymes, Steven Spielberg, HBO, Mark Burnett, Food Network, the White Stripes, the Black Keys, Akon, T-Pain, Steve Perry, Collin Raye, Patty Loveless, Tupac Shakur, Samsung, AT&T, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, the Turtles, Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne, Mystikal, Britney Spears, Rascal Flatts, Hasbro, Ford, Heinz, Publix, and many others.

Rock Stylist Clancey To Open Shop in Nashville

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Andrew Clancey


A rock stylist known for styling artists including Bruno Mars, Cyndi Lauper, Justin Bieber, as well as Florida Georgia Line and others will soon set up shop in Nashville. Stylist Andrew Clancey plans to open Any Old Iron at 1627 Shelby Ave. in September. The location housed S.W. Simpkins Grocery for several decades from the 1920s-1960s.
The location will offer clothing, jewelry and accessories.
Clancey already operates an Any Old Iron store in Manhattan. The store includes collections exclusive to Any Old Iron, as well as labels such as Vivienne Westwood, Jeffrey West, Horace, Unconditional, and more.
For more information, visit anyoldiron.net.

Dwight Yoakam Joins Warner Bros. Records/Reprise

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Dwight Yoakam


Dwight Yoakam has joined the Warner Bros. Records/Reprise roster. The singer, songwriter, entertainer and actor released a cover of the Creedence Clearwater Revival classic “Who’ll Stop The Rain” on Monday (July 14). The track will be included on an upcoming project to be released later this year, which will mark Yoakam’s first album of original music since 2012’s 3 Pears (Warner Bros. Records).
Fans of the multi-talented Yoakam can also see him on the small screen tonight (July 14). He will make his first appearance in a multi-episode arc on CBS’ Under The Dome, portraying barbershop owner Lyle Chumley. He sings an a cappella verse of “Who’ll Stop The Rain” in tonight’s episode.
When he is not in the studio working on the new project, Yoakam will be on the road, joining the North American leg of Eric Church‘s The Outsiders World Tour, which launches Sept. 11 in Bossier City, La., and visits 32 arenas across the U.S. and Canada through December.