Chartmetric Partners With SiriusXM/Pandora

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Music analytics platform Chartmetric has partnered with SiriusXM/Pandora to track key metrics from the U.S.-based music streaming platform, thanks to a new integration that lets it reveal a market-level view of millions of artists and tracks, dating back to 2005 and continuing on a daily basis. Pandora’s 28-day unique listener counts, daily/lifetime station adds, and daily/lifetime stream counts are now available at the artist level and track level.

“This close partnership with SXM/Pandora unlocks deep insights into a new and exciting listener audience,” explains Jason Joven of Chartmetric. “Pandora listeners often enjoy picking an artist to listen to and then letting the service recommend great music at the right time, which is also a boon for artists seeking new fans. This collaboration is the result of working with the great team at SiriusXM/Pandora, who we’ve looked up to for a long time in the music analytics world.”

Chartmetric will create several Pandora-centric charts such as top unique listener counts and top lifetime streams, as well as three of Pandora’s own weekly charts: Pandora Trendsetters, Pandora Top Spins, and Pandora Predictions. Combining the streaming platform’s data with other popular platforms like TikTok and Twitch will bring a new perspective to Chartmetric’s overall portrait of an artist’s data.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Chartmetric to make our data available through their tools, which we know are well-regarded by artists and their teams,” says Dan Wissinger at Pandora. “When armed with the right data, artists can build an audience on Pandora that moves the needle and continues to tune in long after release week.”

Industry Pics: Scott Borchetta, High Valley, Shay Mooney, Jordan Davis, Luke Combs

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Scott Borchetta Inducted Into Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Hall Of Fame

Scott Borchetta is presented a Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Hall of Fame plaque by motorsports legend Ray Evernham. Photo: Big Machine Records

Big Machine Label Group Founder, President and CEO Scott Borchetta was inducted into the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Hall of Fame last night (Oct. 28) alongside other 2020 class inductees Bob Harmon and Lillie Buford.

A racing aficionado, Borchetta was recognized for his efforts in the sport both on and off track including a three-peat in the NASCAR Weekly SuperTruck series. He has continued his passion for racing even with his massive success in the music industry through Big Machine’s ongoing sponsorship of the NASCAR Big Machine Vodka 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and sponsorships of reigning IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden and reigning NASCAR Cup Champion Kyle Busch. He is also recognized as a member of the ownership group for Music City Grand Prix (coming in August 2021), for his continued support of the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, and for his sustained on-track success carrying the 2019 National Group 6 Sports Car Championship in the SVRA series.

 

Shay Mooney, Jordan Davis, High Valley Catch Some Deers

Pictured (L-R): Curtis Rempel (High Valley); Jordan Davis; Shay Mooney (Dan + Shay); Mike Fisher; Brad Rempel (High Valley).

Jordan Davis, High Valley’s Curtis and Brad Rempel, and Dan+Shay’s Shay Mooney joined the 2nd Annual CATCHIN’ DEERS Mike Fisher Celebrity Clay Shoot benefiting the Nashville Predators Foundation (empowered by SmileDirectClub) on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

 

Luke Combs Joins Radio Reps For Roundtable Chat


Pictured: Luke Combs; Jody Van-Alin (Café Nashville); John Ritter (Rise Up); Tim Erickson (Westwood One); Becca Walls (Envision Networks); Deborah Evans Price (Fitz/Kingsley CT40); Stephen Hubbard (ABC Radio); Nancy Brooks Stevens (Beasley); Shannon McCombs (freelance); Lauren Thomas (label); Rosemary Young (Premiere Networks/iHeart)

Luke Combs chatted with radio reps last week in a roundtable interview in advance of the deluxe release of his latest album. Among those participating in the virtual chat were Deborah Evans Price (Fitz/Kingsley CT40), Stephen Hubbard (ABC Radio), and Rosemary Young (Premiere Networks/iHeart).

Dave Cobb Signs With UMPG

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Dave Cobb. Photo: Becky Fluke

Universal Music Publishing Group has inked a global publishing deal with six-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb.

Cobb has lead albums for Brandi Carlile, The Highwomen, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, John Prine, Anderson East and rock group Rival Sons. He was also a musical consultant and producer on the 2018 film and soundtrack remake of A Star Is Born and produced Lady Gaga’s “Always Remember Us This Way.”

As a producer, Cobb, has earned Grammy wins for Best Country Album twice, for his work on Stapleton’s Traveller and From A Room: Vol. 1, as well as three Best Americana Album honors for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s The Nashville Sound, Isbell’s Something More Than Free and Carlile’s By The Way, I Forgive You, as well as Best American Roots Song for Carlile’s “The Joke.”

Cobb also serves as head of Elektra imprint Low Country Sound. He is also the producer-in-residence at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A. Cobb is managed by Andrew Brightman for Brightman Music, an L.A. based boutique producer management company.

Cobb said of his UMPG deal, “I’m really excited to be part of such an amazing team they have really made me feel at home and welcomed. I look forward to getting to work and seeing what kinda trouble we can get into.”

Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of UMPG, said: “Grammy award-winning writer and producer Dave Cobb’s versatility is impressive, from working on the soundtrack for A Star Is Born, to incredible collaborations with artists such as Brandi Carlile, The Highwomen, Jason Isbell and Chris Stapleton, and most recently working with the iconic Barry Gibb. I am thrilled to welcome Dave to UMPG’s global family, and we are excited to work closely with him in order to further his musical ambitions, which include more film and television projects.”

Troy Tomlinson, Chairman and CEO of UMPG Nashville, said, “Dave Cobb makes music that proves the value of ‘less is more’. His writing is straightforward. His production provides the space for the artist to interpret in their own way. All that and he’s a great hang! We are thrilled to be able to come alongside him on his musical journey.”

Digital Agency BubbleUp Promotes Scott Heuerman

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Scott Heuerman

Digital Agency BubbleUp LLC announced Scott Heuerman has been promoted to General Manager of their Nashville division. Since joining the award-winning agency in 2014, Heuerman has helped the company grow its roster of exceptional customers and expand into a full-service agency, offering marketing, advertising, fan club, live streaming, design, development, and e-commerce services. This year, BubbleUp’s Live Stream platform has already facilitated more than 100 live streams for artists ranging from Kelsea Ballerini and Laine Hardy to Machine Gun Kelly. In addition, the company has launched fan communities, executed multiple marketing and advertising campaigns, and deployed hundreds of online stores.

“This new role reflects Scott’s professional growth and his value as a leader in our company and in the Nashville music industry,” said Coleman Sisson, BubbleUp CEO. “He has been instrumental in developing our marketing programs, fan club offerings, and much more – while being a key player in shaping the company’s culture of delivering unrivaled customer service.”

A veteran music and technology executive for more than 30 years, Heuerman’s experience also includes stints at Warner Bros. Records, Apple Music, Musictoday, and Live Nation. He also currently serves as an adjunct marketing instructor at Lipscomb University’s Commercial Music program.

“I am proud to work with Coleman and the entire BubbleUp team,” Heuerman said. “This year has presented some obstacles for this community, but our team remains committed to helping our customers during these challenging times. I appreciate the confidence our customers have in BubbleUp, and we work every day with the goal of helping them be successful.”

Country Music Hall Of Fame’s BIG NIGHT Raises More Than $743,000

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Miranda Lambert. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

On Wednesday (Oct. 28), the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s BIG NIGHT (At the Museum) was hosted by Marty Stuart and featured Tim McGraw, The War and Treaty, Rodney Crowell, Carlene Carter, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde and more performing with some of the Hall of Fame’s most treasured historic instruments. The event aired on the Country Music Hall of Fame’s official YouTube channel.

The event raised more than $743,000 for the museum’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which supports the museum and its work in exhibitions, collections preservation and education. All donations help sustain the museum, which has lost nearly $35 million in revenue as a result of COVID-19.

The War and Treaty. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame

“I am so grateful to the music community for their steadfast support of BIG NIGHT (At the Museum),” said Museum CEO Kyle Young. “Sixteen artists came to the museum and gave their time and talent to create this experience. Artists and industry leaders also shared the story of the event with their peers. Our partner in this endeavor, YouTube, collaborated with us every step of the way, and music fans who tuned in this evening generously donated to the museum. Thanks to all of you. We appreciate it so much. I invite those who have not seen BIG NIGHT (At the Museum) to tune in and learn more about the museum and the work we do.”

“The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s BIG NIGHT is the perfect representation of how the museum preserves the legacy of country music by combining musical performances with storytelling and songwriting,” said YouTube Label Relations Manager Margaret Hart. “We are truly honored to have partnered with the museum on this outstanding virtual event; the combination of incredible talent, YouTube’s global reach and ability for fans to donate directly to the museum’s Coronavirus Relief Fund via YouTube Giving made this livestream as impactful as possible during such a difficult time. We hope fans across the globe continue to tune in and enjoy the show!”

Kane Brown. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Ashley McBryde. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

 

 

 

Soundstripe Adds Stock Video To Royalty-Free Music And Sound Effects Catalog

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Nashville-based company Soundstripe, a provider of unlimited, royalty-free music, stock video, and sound effects for use in videos, podcasts, and other media projects, is expanding its royalty-free catalog of high-quality music and sound effects by adding stock video. With over 70,000 video clips already available and more being added, the move establishes a “one stop stock” for creators who need to license media for their projects.

Soundstripe makes it easy for video creators to find professionally shot B-roll or other video clips to flesh out their projects, offering playlists curated by creatives for creatives, as well as powerful search and filter options, favorites, a My Playlists page, and the ability to seamlessly play music while previewing and playing video to test out the combination of both. Once they find the perfect video clip, Soundstripe members can just click a button to secure a universal license, which won’t expire even if they let their membership lapse. All videos are available in the most popular high-quality formats, including SD, HD, 2K, and 4K, with many also available in 5K, 6K, and 8K.

“Soundstripe has always been about giving our members, and the creative community at large, the tools they need to ‘Keep Creating.’ Easily licensable video clips have long been at the top of the list, and we’re excited to fulfill that request so creatives can ‘Create More,’” said Travis Terrell, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Soundstripe. “With stock video now part of our repertoire, we’re confident we can expand our already impressive growth to serve an even wider swath of the creative community. We can’t wait to see what they make!”

Soundstripe’s subscription model lets content creators pay a fee for usage of all the media in Soundstripe’s catalog, with a la carte licenses also available, an approach that has led to over five million licenses being issued for tens of thousands of customers in over 140 countries since Soundstripe’s inception in 2016.

Bobby Bones Signs Overall TV Development Deal With BBC Studios’ L.A. Production Arm

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Bobby Bones has signed an exclusive overall television development deal with BBC Studios’ L.A. production arm. Through the new deal, he will work exclusively with BBC Studios across all TV media as an executive producer to develop and potentially host original unscripted series and scripted projects that reflect his wide range of interests.

Bones is currently working with BBC Studios filming the unscripted series Breaking Bobby Bones which is slated to debut on the National Geographic channel. In the action-packed series, he travels across America to meet hard-working hometown heroes with unique jobs, skills and abilities who put him to the test to see if he has what it takes to keep pace with them.

The radio host and successful author first worked with BBC Studios’ L.A.production arm when he became the mirrorball champion on Dancing with the Stars, the successful global format it brought to the U.S. and produces which is going strong in its 29th season on ABC.

“Bobby Bones’ life story is a testament to his strong work ethic and perseverance. The way in which he overcame adversity to achieve his own version of the American dream is an inspiration. His ability to connect with audiences is powerful, as he proved on Dancing with the Stars. Bobby Bones is a creative force in his own right, and I am thrilled to officially welcome him to our team to jointly develop bespoke projects that reflect his unique brand and personality,” said Valerie Bruce, General Manager of BBC Studios, Los Angeles Productions.

“I’m thrilled to be able to collaborate with the team at BBC Studios on this new venture,” said Bobby Bones. “From working with them on Dancing with the Stars, and now Breaking Bobby Bones, I know first-hand the incredible creativity and integrity they bring to every project.”

BBC Studios is a leader in award-winning unscripted content spanning original programming to U.S. adaptations of successful global formats, ranging from Weakest Link to Top Gear America, as well as the Emmy-winning original series Life Below Zero, which has been so successful that it has generated two spin-off shows and established a longtime production partnership between BBC Studios and National Geographic.

Reba, Darius Rucker, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, More To Perform At CMA Awards

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Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker are set to co-host this year’s CMA Awards, but they will also take the stage for an emotional tribute performance, the Country Music Association announced Thursday (Oct. 29).

Two-time CMA Awards nominee this year Gabby Barrett will be joined by Charlie Puth, making his CMA Awards debut to perform Barrett’s CMA Single of the Year nominated “I Hope.” Two-time nominee this year Thomas Rhett performs his CMA Musical Event of the Year nominated “Be A Light” alongside McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin. McEntire will also be joined by Rucker for a collaboration, while Rucker enlists nominees Lady A to perform his new single “Beers & Sunshine.”

With two nominations this year, Eric Church will perform “Hell of a View,” while six-time nominated Luke Combs will perform “Cold As You.” Nominees Florida Georgia Line will perform “Long Live,” while Miranda Lambert, this year’s top nominee with seven nominations, will perform “Settling Down” from her CMA Album of the Year nominated album Wildcard. Reigning CMA New Artist of the Year and three-time nominee this year Ashley McBryde will perform “One Night Standards” from her CMA Album of the Year nominated album Never Will. Maren Morris, a five-time nominee this year, will perform her CMA Single and Song of the Year nominated “The Bones.” And nominees Rascal Flatts will take the stage to perform “Bless the Broken Road.”

Notably, the 54th Annual CMA Awards will mark the first time the biggest names in country music will come together safely, all in one room. The show will broadcast live from Nashville’s Music City Center Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on ABC.

“We are thrilled to have this incredible group of artists taking the stage at the CMA Awards this year! It is a privilege to bring these live performances to our viewing audience with the energy and excitement that the CMA Awards are known for,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “And although the show will feel a bit more intimate this year, we look forward to hosting our nominated artists and their guests as we celebrate the best of country music in a fully safe and physically distant environment. It will be an honor to bring the biggest country stars in the world together – in one room – for the first time this year. You won’t want to miss it!”

The 54th Annual CMA Awards is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Alan Carter is the Director and David Wild is the Head Writer.

Marathon Talent Agency Signs Liam Coleman

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Pictured (L-R): Liam Coleman, MTA’s Peter Strickland. Photo: Jenny Lee Photography

Peter Strickland‘s Marathon Talent Agency has signed singer-songwriter and Massachusetts native Liam Coleman.

“I’m thrilled that MTA has given me this amazing opportunity and really excited to see what’s next for me. I couldn’t ask for a better team to work with,” Coleman said.

Coleman returned to the Stone Cow Brewery in Barre, Massachusetts—where he played his first gig—on Saturday to perform an outdoor concert and to sign his management agreement. The 17-year-old singer-songwriter plans on going into the studio with producer Ken Royster early next year.

“When I first saw Liam perform, I was blown away by his voice and how he sounded well beyond his years.  His drive for excellence and his passion for music is a perfect fit with Marathon Talent and we look forward to building a long career together,” Strickland stated.

TobyMac Announces Hits Deep Tour Dates For 2021

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TobyMac has announced the dates for his 2021 Hits Deep Tour. The lineup features TobyMac & the DiverseCity Band along with special guests Tauren Wells, We Are Messengers, Unspoken, Cochren & Co., and Terrian.

Kicking off on Feb. 4, and ending March 7, the 19-show tour will visit 13 markets including multi-night engagements in Austin, Tampa, Dallas, and Estero, Florida. Tickets go on sale this Friday (Oct. 30). The tour will be offering a fan appreciation discount via the code INSIDER, and through Nov. 8 fans can save 20% on any tickets purchased by using the code when purchasing online.

To ensure fan safety the Hits Deep Tour will be implementing socially distanced seating and will be working closely with both national and local health officials to ensure it is meeting or exceeding the most current health and safety guidelines in each market.