Mark Your Calendar–April 2013

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Eric Paslay

Eric Paslay

Single Releases

April 1
Casey James/The Good Life/19-BNA
Kacey Musgraves/Blowin’ Smoke/Mercury
Lucas Hoge/Should’ve Loved/WeBlast-Animal House
Lisa Torres/Get A Little Lonesome/Render
Angela Hesse/Which One of You Boys/Ash Records
Shanna Strassberg/Has Anybody Seen My Heart?/UnStuck Records
April 8
Pistol Annies/Hush Hush/RCA Nashville
Little Big Town/Your Side of the Bed/Capitol Nashville
Lisa Torres/Get A Little Lonesome/Render
April 15
Carrie Underwood/See You Again/19-Arista
Hayden Panettiere/Hypnotizing/Big Machine
Rachel Holder/Five Days/Curb
Chris Cagle/Dance Baby Dance/BPG
Casey Donahew Band/Whiskey Baby/Almost Country Entertainment
April 22
Jared Ashley/Last Train to Memphis/Blaster
Eric Paslay/Friday Night/EMI Nashville

 April 25
Steve Richard/Keep On Rollin’/Force MP
April 29
IMAJ/Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner/Triomphe Records

TPSIndustry Events

April 1-6
Tin Pan South
April 3
AIMP’s “Music in Film and TV – What works, what doesn’t and the latest trends in placing music” at Cabana
April 5
NARM, presented at Belmont University from digitalmusic.org, Belmont and The Copyright Forum
April 5-7
The ACM Experience
April 6
ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic at TPC Las Vegas
April 7
48th Annual ACM Awards from the MGM Grand Garden Arena on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.
April 9
Nashville Symphony Spring Fashion Show at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
April 16
We’re All for the Hall, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena
April 15-21
Juno week in Regina and Moose Jaw
April 18-25
Nashville Film Festival at Regal Green Hills Cinema
April 21
2013 Juno Awards broadcast live from Regina’s Brandt Centre on CTV
April 27
St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon

MassAlbum Releases

April 2
The Band Perry/Pioneer/Republic Nashville
Gretchen Wilson/Right On Time/Redneck Records
April 9
Brad Paisley/Wheelhouse/Sony Nashville [Interactive book and Cracker Barrel special edition CD released simultaneously]
Eric Church/Caught In The Act: Live/EMI Records
Paul Anka/Duets/Legacy
April 16
Kim Richey/Thorn In My Heart/Yep Roc Records
Willie Nelson & Family/Let’s Face The Music and Dance/Legacy Recordings
Steve Earle & The Dukes (and Duchesses)/The Low Highway/New West Records
April 23
Tate Stevens/Tate Stevens/Syco Music-RCA Nashville
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell/Love Has Come For You/Rounder Records
Lori McKenna/Massachusetts
Mike Aiken/Captains & Cowboys/Northwind Records
April 30
Kenny Chesney/Life On A Rock/Blue Chair-Columbia Nashville
LeAnn Rimes/Spitfire/Curb Records

Collin Raye Inks New Management, Booking Deals

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Greg Burns and Collin Raye

Greg Burns and Collin Raye


Collin Raye has signed a booking representation agreement with Brand Entertainment Agency (BEA). “Collin Raye is the perfect addition to our client roster,” notes Greg Burns, President of Brand Entertainment Agency. “No one can forget his hits like ‘In this Life’ and ‘Love Me,’” Burns adds.
Raye joins a growing roster that also includes Baillie & The Boys, Andy Griggs, Anita Cochran, Billy Dean, Jamie O’Neal, Moe Bandy, Restless Heart, Tim Rushlow, Ty Herndon and Sweethearts of the Rodeo. Burns can be reached at 615-562-3726 Ext. 2 or at greg.burns@brandentagency.com
Prior to signing with BEA, Raye also secured new management with Jenn Giroux of Cradle Concepts.  Giroux can be reached at 513-293-6762 or at Jenngiroux9@gmail.com
Raye is geared to release That’s My Story: The Undefeated Life of Collin Raye, as well as his new album which will feature the legendary songs of Glen Campbell.
 
 
 
 

Bertelsmann Completes Full Acquisition of BMG

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bmg logo22Music rights company BMG is under the sole ownership of Bertelsmann once again. BMG has completed the acquisition of the shares previously held by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) after receiving regulatory approval.
Bertelsmann founded BMG in 2008 with a resolutely digital and service-oriented business approach. In association with KKR, it grew to become the world’s fourth-largest music rights business.
Music publishing veteran Kos Weaver recently joined BMG as Executive Vice President, overseeing Nashville operations. He reports directly to Laurent Hubert, President, Creative and Marketing at BMG Chrysalis North America.
BMG administers more than one million song rights, including works by Busbee, Darrell Brown, Darrell Scott, Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey, Jeff Stevens, Jim McCormick, Jimmy Ritchey, Rodney Crowell, Will Hoge and many more.
BMG is focusing on growing its recorded music division and recently entered an agreement to acquire Sanctuary Records from Universal Music.
Bertelsmann is an international media company whose core divisions encompass television (RTL Group), book publishing (Random House), magazine publishing (Gruner + Jahr), services (Arvato), and printing (Be Printers) in some 50 countries.

Jewel Partners with ACM Lifting Lives for ACM Awards Performance

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jewel1Jewel has been named as a performer during the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music awards, in partnership with ACM Lifting Lives to help raise awareness for ConAgra Foods’ Child Hunger Ends Here campaign. Jewel will perform a live mash-up of her hit “Hands” combined with “Fill a Heart,” an original song written by singer-songwriter Tori Kelly.
Kelly, who wrote “Fill A Heart” for the Child Hunger Ends Here campaign to bring the story of hunger to life, will introduce Jewel’s performance to the audience. This marks the fifth consecutive year of performances that have highlighted worthy causes and provided support on behalf of their beneficiaries during the live awards telecast.
The 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday (April 7) beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
“I’m so honored to perform this year’s ACM Lifting Lives moment and support ConAgra Foods’ Child Hunger Ends Here campaign. It’s an important cause I hold near and dear to my heart, and this is a wonderful way to give back and raise awareness. Tori wrote such a beautiful song, and I hope it serves as a wakeup call to everyone about how widespread a problem this is in the United States,” said Jewel.
“The Academy has been dedicated to improving lives through the power of music for forty years, and this is the fifth year we’ve included an ACM Lifting Lives moment in the ACM Awards. We are proud to partner once again with ConAgra Foods to bring together a memorable performance to viewers at home, and remind them about some serious issues that Americans face on a daily basis,” said Hannah Martin, Manager, ACM Lifting Lives. “It’s an honor to have Jewel and Tori contribute their talents to this cause, and to help raise awareness for the nearly 17 million children who live in food insecure homes today.”

Average Joes Entertainment Staff Changes

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Nicole Wyatt


Average Joes Entertainment has announced the promotion of Nicole Wyatt to the newly created position of A & R and Digital Marketing Coordinator. She was previously Administrative Assistant for the company. Simultaneously, Karalyn Gillen joins the company as Administrative Assistant.
Wyatt relocated to Nashville in 2009 after graduating from Full Sail University in Orlando, Fla. with a B.S. in Music Business. Prior to joining Average Joes Entertainment, Wyatt worked at Sony Music Nashville in the Media and Marketing department. Wyatt can be reached at Nicole@AverageJoesEnt.com.
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Karalyn Gillen


Gillen graduated from Belmont University with a B.A. in Entertainment Industry Studies in 2012. She was most recently an intern at Average Joes Entertainment. Gillen can be reached at Karalyn@AverageJoesEnt.com.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Industry Ink (4-1-13)

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BMI & Skyville joined forces for a showcase by Hudson Moore last Thursday at BMI.

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Pictured (L-R): Fletcher Foster, Management, Hudson Moore, Wally Wilson, Skyville, Jody Williams, BMI. Photo credit: Drew Maynard

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mike wilson new photoMike Wilson has exited StreamSound Records. He led StreamSound’s radio division while at the company. Wilson’s career also includes time in radio promotions at RCA Nashville. He can be contacted at mikewilson49@comcast.net and at 615-557-8884.

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RymanThe Ryman Auditorium invites attendees to share their experiences at the Ryman via their favorite social media network, featuring the hashtag #myryman. Attendees or visitors are encouraged to use the hashtag across various formats, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube, Vine, etc.
 

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nashville recording expo111The Nashville Recording Workshop + Expo is set to take place on May 14 and 15 at the Rocketown Event Center in downtown Nashville. Presented by the AES Nashville Section, the two-day event provides an in-depth look at professional production tools and techniques for the everyday user through informative workshops and presentations. An open exhibitor area also offers attendees hands-on product showcases and demos, along with networking opportunities with audio professionals from around the country. The week will conclude with AES Nashville’s annual AudioMasters golf tournament, now in it’s 16th year in Music City.
Sugarland’s Kristian Bush is this year’s keynote speaker to kick off the event. Along with long-time collaborator, producer/engineer Tom Tapley, Bush will highlight the role of technology in the creative process as it pertains to his experience as a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and personal studio owner. Events over the next two days will cover topics ranging from acoustics and home studio issues, to business and songwriting, and common production techniques for getting the most out of a selective studio budget. For more information, visit nashvillerecordingworkshop.com
 
 

Amy Grant To Release First Album In A Decade

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amygrantAmy Grant will release her first full-length studio album in ten years on May 14. How Mercy Looks From Here was produced by Marshall Altman (Natasha Bedingfield, Matt Nathanson) and is stacked with guest appearances by James Taylor, Carole King, Sheryl Crow, Eric Paslay, Will Hoge, and of course, husband Vince Gill.
“Don’t Try So Hard,” featuring James Taylor, is the first single from the project.
Grant is six time Grammy winner who has sold more than 30 million records. She has dedicated the new album to her mother who died in 2011. Her mother’s request: sing something that matters.
How Mercy Looks From Here track listing
1. If I Could See
2. Better Not To Know
3. Don’t Try So Hard (With James Taylor)
4. Deep As It Is Wide (Featuring Sheryl Crow & Eric Paslay)
5. Here
6. Shovel In Hand (With Will Hoge)
7. Golden
8. Our Time Is Now (With Carole King)
9. Not Giving Up
10. How Mercy Looks From Here
11. Greet The Day

Artist Updates (4-1-13)

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Craig Morgan joined members of the 108th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee on the House Chamber floor at the State Capitol late last week for a reading of House Joint Resolution No. 540.
The Resolution honors Morgan as a distinguished citizen of the state of Tennessee for his notable military service, charity initiatives, and the impact he has made through his many musical contributions.
Pictured (L-R): Rep. David Shepard, Craig Morgan, Rep. Mary Littleton, Morgan's wife Karen, Speaker of the House Beth HarwellPhoto Credit: Jed Dekalb/Chief State Photographer, TN

Pictured (L-R): Rep. David Shepard, Craig Morgan, Rep. Mary Littleton, Morgan’s wife Karen, Speaker of the House Beth Harwell. Photo Credit: Jed Dekalb/Chief State Photographer, TN

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kelly clarkson1111Kelly Clarkson has joined Maroon 5 for the Honda Civic Tour, which will kick off Aug. 1 in St. Louis and run through Oct. 15. So far, no Tennessee dates are on the books, but the show will stop in Atlanta on Sept. 16.

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Hunter HayesHunter Hayes will debut his latest single, “I Want Crazy,” during a performance at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday (April 7) at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Hayes is nominated for several ACM Awards, including nominations in the “Song of the Year,” “Single Record of the Year” and “Video of the Year” categories.

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taylorswiftTaylor Swift will appear on the May 14 season finale of FOX’s New Girl. The series stars Zooey Deschanel as Jessica Day, who lives with three male roommates. Swift has previously appeared in in the romantic comedy Valentine’s Day in 2010 and an episode of CSI in 2009.
 

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fgl1Songwriter Craig Wiseman will welcome Florida Georgia Line, along with other friends/musicians at the Ryman Auditorium on June 4 for Stars for Second Harvest. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. CT. Tickets are $50 and $35. For more information, visit ryman.com

The Bluebird Cafe Makes 'Rolling Stone' List

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bluebird logo1Nashville’s The Bluebird Cafe has been named as one of Rolling Stone Magazine‘s “The Best Clubs In America: Venues That Rock.”
The Bluebird Cafe, with a capacity of 100 people, ranked at No. 10 on the list and was featured alongside venues including Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, Joe’s Pub in New York, Bowery Ballroom in New York, The Troubador in West Hollywood, Calif. and the Fox Theatre in Boulder, Colo.
 

Sugar Hill Records Adds Two to Marketing Team

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Megan McNair


Sugar Hill Records has added Megan McNair as Marketing Manager and Shannon Koleen Blauer as Marketing Coordinator. Megan and Shannon join recent hire Jess Draper, who has taken on the role of Director of Artist Media Relations.
Megan was previously with Music City Roots, where she served as the organization’s Social Media & Public Relations Manager. She began her music business career at Lotos Nile Media and also worked at Music City Media as a Publicist prior to joining the Music City Roots team. Megan earned her Bachelor of Journalistic Arts degree with a minor in English from the University of Georgia in Athens in 2006.
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Shannon Koleen Bauer


Shannon is a recent graduate of San Francisco State University where she earned her degree in Broadcasting and Electronic Communication Arts with an emphasis in Audio Production and Recording Arts. She was also a Universal Music Group Distribution College Rep during her time at SF State.
Sugar Hill’s GM/SVP Cliff O’Sullivan comments: “We’ve assembled a solid new marketing team with very complimentary skills in mind. Sugar Hill has a great schedule of new projects planned for the year including new releases by Pat Green, Sarah Jarosz and Don Williams. We had a wonderful year in 2012 and are set up for even greater success this year.”
Megan can be reached at mmcnair@sugarhillrecords.com, while Shannon can be reached at sblauer@sugarhillrecords.com