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Keith-Urban-Little-Bit-of-Everything-2013-1200x1200Keith Urban’s summer jam, “Little Bit of Everything,” made the climb to No. 1 on this week’s MusicRow Chart.
The release, written by Kevin Rudolf and Warren brothers Brad and Brett, marks the first co-production effort with producer Nathan Chapman.
Urban premiered the first single from his forthcoming Sept. 10 album, Fuse, on American Idol’s finale in May. Take a peek at a video from the performance below.
Urban will launch his “Light The Fuse Tour 2013” on July 18 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The trek features Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch.

Ticket Scalpers Pass On Keith's Oklahoma Benefit Concert

Toby Keith

Toby Keith


A concert with superstar names including Toby Keith, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Willie Nelson, Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Dunn, Mel Tillis, John Anderson and Carrie Underwood (performing via satellite)–all of whom will be appearing at Toby Keith’s Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert at the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday (July 6)–would typically be a big draw for ticket scalpers.
But given the charitable nature of the concert, it seems the Twister Relief Concert is not attracting secondary ticketers.
“What I’ve heard from the industry … is that it would be taboo on this particular event,” Brad White, an independent concert promoter from Norman, told TulsaWorld.com. “Even the secondary ticket guys are avoiding this.”
In fact, some companies are encouraging people to donate. “This has been our policy with all Oklahoma relief events,” Emma Leggat, StubHub’s head of corporate social responsibility, said in an email to the AP. “Beyond this, StubHub is currently moving toward a model whereby we will enable nonprofits to benefit directly from secondary ticket sales for charity events through donated fees.”
The money raised from ticket sales will benefit the United Way of Central Oklahoma, which has established a fund specifically to aid victims of the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in May. A separate benefit concert last month hosted by fellow Oklahoma native Blake Shelton and televised live on NBC raised more than $6 million in donations and pledges.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nashville's Live On The Green To Begin in August

live on the greenMatt Nathanson, Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Delta Saints, Moon Taxi, The Weeks, Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Local Natives are all slated for this year’s Live On The Green concert series, which will run from Aug. 8 through Sept. 12 at Nashville’s Public Square Park. Duo Matt & Kim, along with ZZ Ward and Gin Wigmore, will launch this season’s series on Aug. 8. The concerts are free and open to the public. Each Thursday night concert is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The performance dates and lineups are as follows:
August 8: Matt & Kim, ZZ Ward, Gin Wigmore
August 15: Matt Nathanson, TBA, Erin McCarley
August 22: Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Delta Saints, Luella & the Sun
August 29: Robert Randolph and the Family Band, TBA, Joe Robinson
September 5: Local Natives, Leagues, Lulu Mae
September 12: Moon Taxi, The Weeks, The Wild Feathers
VIP passes granting complementary food and beverages, seated viewing areas and more are on sale at liveonthegreen.net.

Weekly Chart Report (7/5/13)


Frankie Ballard visited with WXCY/Wilmington Program Director Dave Hovel, during a trip to Wilmington, MD.

Frankie Ballard visited with WXCY/Wilmington Program Director Dave Hovel, during a trip to Wilmington, Md.


SPIN ZONE
Keith Urban’s “Little Bit Of Everything” has received a lot of love from country programmers this week, topping the MusicRow chart with 3,091 spins. Kip Moore’s “Hey Pretty Girl” lands at No. 2, with Justin Moore’s “Point At  You” at No. 3. Hunter Hayes’ “I Want Crazy” comes in at No. 4. Lady Antebellum’s “Goodbye Town” says hello to a higher ranking, earning the No. 5 spot this week. Rounding out the Top 10 this week is Randy Houser’s “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” at No. 6, Tyler Farr’s “Redneck Crazy” at No. 7, Little Big Town’s “Your Side Of The Bed” at No. 8, Kacey Musgraves’ “Blowin’ Smoke” at No. 9 and Carrie Underwood’s “See You Again” at No. 10.
Taylor Swift’s “Red” is the week’s greatest gainer, landing at No. 39 with an additional 353 spins.  Tim McGraw’s “Southern Girl” makes great strides, jumping from No. 80 to No. 53 with an added 314 spins. Kenny Chesney’s “When I See This Bar” reaches the No. 17 spot with another 249 spins. Eli Young Band’s “Drunk Last Night” takes hold of the No. 47 with an extra 243 spins. Finally, Miranda Lambert’s “All Kinds of Kinds” rises to No. 29 with another 224 spins.
MusicRow’s chart welcomes two debuts this week, with Frank Ortega’s “Two Places At Once” debuting at No. 79 and Randy Rogers Band’s “Fuzzy” at No. 80.
Frozen Playlists: KTTI, WEIO, KFTX, KXIA, WEZJ, WBYZ, WLJE, KVWF, WTHO, WTCM, WXMM, KTHK, Sirius XM, KICR, KYYK, WKTT
Upcoming Singles
July 8
Downday/Back In The Day/Render
Denae Gardner/Sound Of A Woman Sayin Goodbye/4D
Kelly Clarkson/Tie It Up/RCA/Columbia Nashville
Craig Morgan/Wake Up Lovin’ You/Black River
Gretchen Wilson/Crazy/Redneck
Tim McGraw/Southern Girl/Big Machine
July 15
Old Crow Medicine Show/Carry Me Back To Virginia/ATO Records
Blackberry Smoke/Ain’t Much Left Of Me/Southern Ground
Kayla Taylor/See You In Summer/Go Time
Uncle Kracker/Blue Skies/Sugar Hill
July 22
North 40/Hey Girl Hey/RHYMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT
Jay Jolley/God Save Us All From Religion/Double J Records
Jason Sturgeon/Angel Eyes/Toolpusher
Bush Hawg/Crushin’/RCA Nashville
July 29 
Jared Blake/Countryfied/Skiddco Records
Blue Sky Riders/Brave/3 Dream Records
The Henningsens/I Miss You/Arista Nashville
August 6
Brett Eldredge/Bring You Back/Atlantic

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New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
Frank Ortega/Two Places At Once/Villa One – 79
Randy Rogers Band/Fuzzy/UMG Nashville – 80
Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Taylor Swift/Red/Big Machine – 353
Tim McGraw/Southern Girl/Big Machine – 314
Kenny Chesney/When I See This Bar/Blue Chair-Columbia Nashville – 249
Eli Young Band/Drunk Last Night/Republic – 243
Miranda Lambert/All Kinds Of Kinds/RCA – 224
Most Added
Artist/song/label — New Adds
Tim McGraw/Southern Girl/Big Machine – 20
Eli Young Band/Drunk Last Night/Republic – 17
Taylor Swift/Red/Big Machine – 17
Kelly Clarkson/Tie It Up/RCA-Columbia Nashville – 10
Cassadee Pope/Wasting All These Tears/Republic Nashville – 9
Miranda Lambert/All Kinds Of Kinds/RCA – 9
The Henningsens/I Miss You/Arista Nashville – 8
LiveWire/Whiskey Sunday  – 7
On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Kelly Clarkson/Tie It Up/RCA-Columbia Nashville – 204
Casey Donahew Band/Whiskey Baby – 201
Bobby Dean/Kiss My Doublewide/Lamon Records – 170
David Shelby/Kick A Little Dirt/Highway South Records – 155
JB & The Moonshine Band/The Only Drug/Average Joe’s – 145

Columbia Nashville singer-songwriter Tyler Farr made his first ever visit to New York City’s WNSH-FM to promote this week’s No. 7 single, “Redneck Crazy.” Pictured (L-R):  Farr; John Foxx (PD, WNSH-FM) and RJ Meacham (Columbia Nashville’s Director of National Promotion).

Columbia Nashville singer-songwriter Tyler Farr made his first-ever visit to New York City’s WNSH-FM to promote this week’s No. 7 single, “Redneck Crazy.” Pictured (L-R): Farr; John Foxx (PD, WNSH-FM) and RJ Meacham (Columbia Nashville’s Director of National Promotion).


Rodeowave Entertainment artist Phil Vassar visited with Knoxville’s WCYQ/Q93 Program Director Mike Hammond about his latest single "Love Is Alive." Pictured (L-R): Mike Hammond (WCYQ); Vassar; and Jennifer Shaffer (Rodeowave Entertainment)

Rodeowave Entertainment artist Phil Vassar visited with Knoxville’s WCYQ/Q93 Program Director Mike Hammond about Vassar’s latest single “Love Is Alive.” Pictured (L-R): Mike Hammond (WCYQ); Vassar; and Jennifer Shaffer (Rodeowave Entertainment).

Artist Updates (7-5-13)

Alison Krauss celebrated her 20th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member during a recent Wednesday Night Opry with performances by Krauss and Union Station, bluegrass performer Larry Sparks, Jamey Johnson and more. Krauss was inducted as an Opry member on July 3, 1993. Opry Vice President and General Manager Pete Fisher honored the singer with a commemorative print and spoke about her career.
“Alison truly is the artist’s artist,” Fisher said. “She is looked up to by some of the finest performers in the music industry as truly the best. … For those of us who are destined to go to heaven, you give us a sneak peek of what an angel sounds like.”

 “A fallen angel!” Krauss quipped before recognizing the members of Union Station. “We all feel so lucky to get to do this together,” she said. “And I feel the luckiest of all to get to play with these guys.”
Alison Krauss and Union Station with Grand Ole Opry Vice President and General Manager Pete Fisher. Photo: Chris Hollo

Pictured: Alison Krauss and Union Station with Grand Ole Opry Vice President and General Manager Pete Fisher. Photo: Chris Hollo

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Craig Morgan


The 19th Jack Daniel’s/USO “Toast to the Troops” Care Package Stuffing Party will hit Jacksonville, Fla., on July 11 for a fun-filled day at The Jacksonville Landing where dedicated volunteers and the general public will fill 7,500 care packages for servicemen and women serving overseas. Following the event, Craig Morgan will lead an open-to-the-public concert at The Landing’s Courtyard at 7 p.m. Since the first Toast To the Troops event in 2005, 18 stuffing events have created more than 165,000 Operation USO Care packages for troops serving overseas.
“I’ve said it before, but being part of every Toast event over the past eight years has been a really rewarding experience for me,” said Morgan. “Our nation’s service members and their families sacrifice so much for us on a daily basis and I hope everyone will come out and join us for what promises to be a great day to honor and support these heroes.”

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Ross Coppley

Ross Coppley


Ross Coppley recently kicked off the “Alive After 5” Summer Concert Series in Lexington, N.C., in an appearance that set an all-time event attendance record. The Lexington, N.C. Chamber of Commerce reports that the event reached an unprecedented growth this year and attribute it to the popularity of this rising country star.
“We were extremely pleased with Ross and his band,” stated Burr Sullivan, President of the Lexington, NC Chamber of Commerce. “Ross put his heart and soul into every song and the crowd loved him! We had the largest attendance we have ever had in the sixteen year history of this event and his fans certainly came out to support him!”
“I had a blast,” exclaimed Coppley. “Kicking off the “Alive After 5″ concert series was the perfect way to start my summer! The thing I love most is performing in front of a crowd – and this crowd was on fire! Special thanks to Mr. Burr Sullivan and the Lexington, N.C. Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to play.”
 
 

Charlie Cook On Air: Connecting With Millennials

Charlie Cook

Charlie Cook


Well, the world as we know it is changing. Soon a new female singer might remake Tim McGraw’s “Don’t Take the Girl.” Soon an illegal alien is really going to be someone from Mars, not Mexico. Soon healthcare is going to make you sicker than coughing in an elevator.
A lot of the change is coming because the largest generation in U.S. history is entering adulthood and these Americans were raised under different circumstances than their elders. I am from the Baby Boom Generation. We were associated with a rejection and redefinition of traditional values but we look like amateurs compared to the Millennials.
A lot of this has to do with technology. I was an early adopter with computers and cell phones but I gave all of that up when I passed the Samsung delivery guy bringing in the newest phone as I was leaving with my purchase. There is no way to keep up. That realization comes with experience and Visa bills that look like the national debt. Millennials don’t yet know that.
A recent study by Fizziology and Horizon Media broke the generation into four groups:
Youthful Pursuits (18%)
Confident and Connected (32%)
Creatures and Comfort (25%)
Indie Dreamers (25%)
Without stating the obvious, this is a group both the radio and music industry needs to appeal to every day. Understanding these groups should help. What I love, when looking at the characteristics of each group, is with some planning and focus each of the segments has a window of opportunity for our industries.
The Youthful Pursuits are image-seeking and live in the “Now.” This is the kind of person who wants to be on top of everything new, and it is important to their self image. Identifying this group with new music and a “hip” station is an opening.
Confident and Connecteds are social and knowledge-seeking. Providing the C&C with information about the artists and their communities is something that might appeal to this group. Having them on your team will help because they are likely to talk about you. They will tell their friends about their favorite artists.
Creatures and Comfort enjoy the simple life and are unmotivated. Okay, I am not touching those descriptions. Let’s just say they should be easy to manipulate with programming and hit makers.
Indie Dreamers are ambitious, creative and individualistic. This is the kind of person we definitely want in our fan base and as radio station listeners. This group is unhappy with their standard of living (as many young people are as they grow their careers) but these folks feel like they can change things when or if they want.
Your best opportunity to impact this generation is with Confident Connecteds as they talk most actively about brands and share promotions with a sense of pride. If you have something that you’re promoting like a new station, a new act or a new song, these are the people that you need to be talking to. The other groups tend to mock those who do not agree with their opinions and can be negative influencers if you do not fit in their lifestyle.
You can guess the Youthful Pursuits are a prime target for new product lines in fashion, beauty and entertainment. They tend to brag about what they have and this helps to spread the word fast. The hard part is not identifying these four groups but finding them in your base. Once you do, you will know each of them needs different nurturing and attention. When you engage a listener or a fan, ask them about their likes and dislikes. Ask them how they feel about other media, including social media and work them towards your goals by knowing their goals.
(The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of MusicRow.)
 

MacNeil, Harris Named To Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame

Rita MacNeil

Rita MacNeil


The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame has announced two new inductees for 2013. Rita MacNeil will be inducted in the Artist category. High Note Marketing president Ed Harris has been chosen as the 2013 inductee in the Builder category.
MacNeil released more than 20 albums during her 30+ year career (with eight of those projects earning platinum status), becoming one of Canada’s most loved stars. MacNeil passed away in April 2013.
Harris is the president of High Note Marketing, which he started in 1999. After launching his career at Universal Music Canada in 1986 as a marketing manager, Harris has become an entertainment consultant for the Calgary Stampede and has served on the CCMA Board of Directors, as well as the Alberta Recording Industry Association. Harris was named CCMA Record Industry Person of the Year twice.
“Both Ms. MacNeil and Mr. Harris have made huge imprints on country music in Canada and we are delighted to have them enter the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame,” says CCMA President Don Green. “I would like to thank our Hall of Fame Electors Committee for recognizing these two outstanding industry leaders.”
The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place during a private event held during Country Music Week, which runs from Sept. 5-8 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Biscuits & Jam Concert Series Launches July 7 at Nashville's Fontanel

biscuits and jam11Fontanel in Nashville will welcome several artists for an eight-week concert series, the Biscuits & Jam Concert Series, presented by AT&T U-verse. Country artists including Jana Kramer, The Farm, Holly Williams, Brett Eldredge, Elizabeth Cook, Sarah Darling, DUGAS and Nikki Lane, will take part in the series, which will be held at the 2013 Southern Living Idea House at Fontanel. The concert series will take place each Sunday from July 7 through Aug. 25; each concert will feature 60-75 minutes of music, beginning at 5:30p.m.
“We’re thrilled to bring this franchise to life,” said Lindsay Bierman, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living. “What better way to celebrate these new artists than in Music City at Fontanel, a place so steeped in Southern music history.”
Guests will enjoy acoustic performances and a picnic-themed menu that features Southern Living Test Kitchen recipes, as well as a complimentary signature biscuit.
The musical lineup schedule is as follows:
July 7: Nikki Lane
July 14: Jana Kramer
July 21: The Farm
July 28: Elizabeth Cook
Aug. 4: Holly Williams
Aug. 11: Brett Eldredge
Aug. 18: Sarah Darling
Aug. 25: DUGAS
The Southern Living Idea House is open for tours from Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year, the home was built on Barbara Mandrell’s former estate, and will later reopen as a boutique hotel. Tickets to view the house are $12, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Tickets for the Biscuits & Jam Concert Series are on sale for $15 at fontanelmansion.com. For more information on the Southern Living Idea House, visit southernliving.com/ideahouse.

Industry Ink (7-3-13)

Scott Borchetta

Scott Borchetta


• Scott Borchetta was recently the subject of an article for Forbes.com, titled How Scott Borchetta Built Country’s Hottest Label.
Jim Sherraden

Jim Sherraden


Hatch Show Print’s Jim Sherraden has been awarded both the 2013 Distinquished Artist Award for the state of Tennessee and the 2013 Silver Medalist Award from the American Advertising Federation Nashville. The American Advertising Federation assembled a video that allowed Sherraden’s colleagues and friends to express their congratulations.
KebMo

Keb’ Mo’


• Nashville resident and musician Keb’ Mo’ has entered a digital and marketing agreement with Outside the Box Music. Outside the Box Music & Media is a digital strategy, marketing, educational and management agency. The company can be contacted at 615-669-9447.
Keb’ Mo’ has a residency at the Pepsi Studio Gallery at the Fontanel each month. This year he will also perform during the Fourth of July celebration in downtown Nashville with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, The Band Perry and Striking Matches.
astralwerks11Leslie Hermelin is leaving Big Hassle to work as Senior Director of Publicity at Astralwerks Records, beginning July 9. She can be reached at lesliehermelin@gmail.com.
Neal Spielberg recently celebrated his 30th year in Nashville. Spielberg spent over two decades working with Warner Bros. Records, as well as nearly a decade consulting and managing artists. Spielberg is owner of Spielberg Consulting.
SOLID (Society of Leaders in Development) recently presented a Music Supervision/Sync Licensing Panel as part of the SOLID Afterworkshop Series. The panel featured Paul Roper (President of Dualtone Music Group), Randy Wachtler (Founder of 615 Music, Chariman of Production Music Association), Anastasia Brown (Music Supervisor – Head of Format Entertainment), Kerry Graham (President of Bohan Advertising) and Rory Daigle (Artist Manager at Bob Doyle & Assoc.).
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Pictured (L-R): SOLID Education Committee Member Rachel Werner, Anastasia Brown, Kerry Graham, SOLID Education Committee Members Alex Luebbert, Heather Fletcher, Nancy Rosenblatt, SOLID Education Committee Co-chair Brittany Schaffer, SOLID Education Committee Member Dan Titcomb, Rory Daigle, Randy Wachtler, Paul Roper and SOLID Education Committee Chair Kent Wolfenbarger

Black River Entertainment Promotes Delvo

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Dawn Delvo


Black River Entertainment’s CEO Gordon Kerr has promoted Black River’s Manager, Marketing and Publicity, Dawn Delvo, to Director of Public Relations. Delvo is now the media contact for all entities under the Black River Entertainment umbrella, in addition to fulfilling the active role as publicist for Black River’s roster, including Craig Morgan and Kellie Pickler.
“Dawn Delvo has done an outstanding job serving the needs of the record label division,” shared Kerr. “As our entire Black River family continues to grow and experience success, so does our need for proven leadership. Dawn will now bring those same strengths, skills and abilities to the entire Black River Entertainment team.”
The new responsibilities include representing Black River Publishing and all of their writers, including hit-maker Josh Osborne. Osborne is the co-writer of Kenny Chesney’s “Come Over,” Kacey Musgraves’ “Merry Go ‘Round” (which recently won the MusicRow Award for Song of the Year), and Morgan’s new single, “Wake Up Lovin’ You.” Delvo is also the media contact for both Black River at Sound Stage and Ronnie’s Place.
“I am incredibly excited about this opportunity and would like to thank Gordon Kerr and Black River Entertainment for allowing me this honor,” says Delvo. “I am looking forward to continue working with the great team at the label in supporting our artists, as well as digging into new opportunities to further the successes of Black River Entertainment as a whole.”
Delvo can be reached at dawn@blackriverent.com.