WME Signs Ryan Weaver

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Ryan Weaver

Ryan Weaver, the Patriotic Voice of the PBR, a unit of Endeavor, has signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas.

The son of a Marine, Weaver is a former Black Hawk helicopter pilot who lost a brother and brother-in-law in service. Weaver quit flying to pursue a country rock dream the day his brother Aaron, also a US Army Aviator, was killed. He was discovered by PBR (Professional Bull Riders) CEO Sean Gleason while performing at a veteran’s benefit in Colorado in 2016. In 2017, Ryan was announced as the Patriotic Voice of the PBR for the league’s Celebrate America campaign, and he made his debut in the primetime performance shot at the PBR World Finals in Las Vegas. He is signed to PBR Music, with his songs featured at PBR events and in league marketing, and recently released his debut EP, Celebrate America.

He is currently on tour with PBR as the sport celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018, performing at PBR events at venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and the Sprint Center in Kansas City. Upcoming tour stops include Albuquerque, New Mexico; Glendale, Arizona; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

New Brent Cobb Project ‘Providence Canyon’ Set For May

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Brent Cobb has set a release date of May 11 for his new album Providence Canyon on Low Country Sound/Elektra Records.

The project was recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A with his cousin, producer Dave Cobb, and features eleven songs including “King of Alabama,” which is premiering today. Each digital album pre-order comes with an immediate download of “King of Alabama” as well as “Ain’t A Road Too Long,” which debuted last year.

Cobb has planned an extensive Spring tour in support of the new album, with stops in Kansas City, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, New York, Dallas, New Orleans and more. He joins Chris Stapleton‘s All American Road Show for a series of dates this Summer and Fall as well which will include shows at the Forum and Madison Square Garden.

Brent Cobb Tour Dates:
March 20—Toronto, Ontario—Horseshoe Tavern*
March 21—Detroit, MI—The Shelter*
March 22—Evanston, IL—SPACE*
March 23—St. Paul, MN—Turf Club*
March 24—Kansas City, MO—Knucklehead’s*
March 25—St. Louis, MO—Off Broadway*
March 27—Indianapolis, IN—Hi-Fi*
March 28—Louisville, KY—Zanzabar*
March 29—Asheville, NC—Grey Eagle Tavern*
March 30—Raleigh, NC—The Pour House Music Hall*
March 31—Washington, D.C—DC9*
April 3—Philadelphia, PA—Boot & Saddle*
April 4—New York, NY—Mercury Lounge*
April 6—South Burlington, VT—Higher Ground*
April 7—Allston, MA—Great Scott*
April 8—Uncasville, CT—Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun Resort*
April 10—Columbus, OH—The Basement*
April 11—Pittsburgh, PA—Club Café*
April 12—Charlottesville, VA—The Southern*
April 13—Charlotte, NC—Neighborhood Theatre*
April 14—Savannah, GA—Savannah Music Festival
May 1—Oxford, MS—Proud Larry’s*
May 2—New Orleans, LA—Gasa Gasa*
May 3—Houston, TX—The Heights Theater*
May 4—Austin, TX—Stubb’s Jr.*
May 5—Dallas, TX—The Kessler Theater*
May 8—Phoenix, AZ—Valley Bar*
May 9—San Diego, CA—Casbah*
May 11—West Hollywood, CA—Troubadour*
May 12—San Francisco, CA—The Chapel*
May 16—Portland, OR—Doug Fir Lounge*
May 18—Seattle, WA—Tractor Tavern*
May 19—Vancouver, Canada—The Biltmore Cabaret*
May 22—Boise, ID—Neurolux*
May 23—Salt Lake City, UT—The State Room*
May 24—Fort Collins, CO—The Armory*
May 25—Denver, CO—Globe Hall*
May 26—Omaha, NE—Slowdown*
June 16—Brandon, MS—Brandon Amphitheater‡ (SOLD OUT)
June 22—Rogers, AR—Walmart Amp‡ (SOLD OUT)
June 28—Darien Center, NY—Darien Lake Amphitheater‡
June 29—Philadelphia, PA—BB&T Pavilion‡
June 30—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center‡
July 13—St. Louis, MO—Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre‡
July 13—Louisville, KY—Forecastle Fest
July 15—Birmingham, AL—Sloss Fest
July 19—Spokane, WA—Spokane Arena‡
July 20—Portland, OR—Sunlight Supply Amphitheater‡ (SOLD OUT)
July 21—Seattle, WA—White River Amphitheatre‡
July 26—South Lake Tahoe, NV—Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena‡
July 27—Sacramento, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre‡
July 28—Mountain View, CA—Shoreline Amphitheatre‡
August 2—Billings, MT—Rimrock Auto Arena‡ (SOLD OUT)
August 3—Missoula, MT—Adams Center‡
August 4—Boise, ID—Ford Idaho Center Arena‡
August 9—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater‡
August 10—Denver, CO—Pepsi Center‡ (SOLD OUT)
August 11—Salt Lake City, UT—USANA Amphitheatre‡
August 16—San Diego, CA—Mattress Firm Amphitheatre‡
August 17—Anaheim, CA—Honda Center‡
August 18—Los Angeles, CA—The Forum‡
August 23—Saratoga Springs, NY—Saratoga Performing Arts Center‡
August 24—Gilford, NH—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion‡ (SOLD OUT)
August 25— Gilford, NH—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion‡
October 4—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center‡
October 5—Indianapolis, IN—Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center‡
October 6—Chicago, IL—Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre‡
October 11—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion‡ (SOLD OUT)
October 12—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek‡ (SOLD OUT)
October 13—Bristow, VA—Jiffy Lube Live‡
October 19—Alpharetta, GA—Verizon Amphitheatre‡ (SOLD OUT)
October 20—Atlanta, GA—Lakewood Amphitheater‡ (SOLD OUT)
October 25—Columbia, SC—Colonial Life Arena‡
October 26—Knoxville, TN—Thompson Boling Arena‡ (SOLD OUT)
October 27—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena‡ (SOLD OUT)
November 2—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden‡
November 3—Charlottesville, VA—John Paul Jones Arena‡
November 4—Baltimore, MD—Royal Farms Arena‡
*as part of Cobb’s “Ain’t A Road Too Long” tour with special guest Savannah Conley
‡as part of “Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show”

Warner Music Group Strikes Facebook Deal

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Warner Music Group (WMG) and Facebook announced a holistic partnership that includes licensing agreements covering the music company’s recorded music and music publishing catalogs for use in social experiences such as videos and messages. The deal allows fans to create, upload and share videos with licensed music from their favorite artists and songwriters. Under the partnership, WMG and Facebook will continue to work together to develop new products that enable users to personalize their music experiences across Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and Oculus.

Eric Mackay, EVP, Global Digital Strategy, Warner/Chappell, commented, “The team at Facebook is creating a truly innovative product and is showing real commitment to its participation in the growth of the music business. We’ve taken our time to arrive at the best possible deal, one that recognizes the value that music creates on social networks, while empowering our songwriters to reach audiences around the world, in a way that will spark creativity and conversation among their fans. Our incredible catalogue of songs will be represented throughout Facebook’s platforms and we’re excited to work together to create new opportunities for both our songwriters and Facebook’s users.”

Ole Obermann, Chief Digital Officer, Warner Music Group, added, “Our partnership with Facebook will help expand the universe of music streaming and create supplementary revenue for artists. Fan-created video is one of the most personal, social and often viral ways that music is enjoyed, but its commercial potential is largely untapped. This collaboration will lead to new possibilities for our artists, while enhancing the user experience across Facebook, Instagram and Oculus, and enabling people to communicate and express themselves using the music they love.”

Tamara Hrivnak, Head of Music Business Development and Partnerships, Facebook, said, “When Facebook and music come together, we have the power to bring people closer together. Music brings to life the happy, the sad, the throwback and the funny in all the moments and messages we share with friends. We are delighted to partner with Warner, its artists and songwriters, and welcome them to our platforms.”

https://www.facebook.com/warnermusicgroup/videos/10155467138908014/?t=0

Copperline Music Group Inks Distribution Deal With The Orchard

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Pictured (L-R): Derek Anderson (The Orchard), William Edwards (CMG), Craig Wayne Boyd, Rusty Harmon (CMG), Alyssa Logan (CMG), Dewayne Brown (The Orchard)

Copperline Music Group (CMG) has signed an exclusive distribution deal with The Orchard for the label’s releases. Current Copperline Music Group projects include Craig Wayne Boyd’s Top Shelf and Jason Morton and The Chesapeake Sons‘ new self-titled album.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with The Orchard and their teams in Nashville and New York,” says Copperline Music Group’s Rusty Harmon. “Having access to their multitude of proven label services will enhance our ability to achieve success for our artists.”

“As the music industry continues to evolve and change, I find myself looking to sign artists and labels that understand these changes,” notes The Orchard’s Dewayne Brown. “Ones that embrace the challenges of the new movement to a more digital streaming world, but yet still feels that there is life and needs for physical product. I am so very honored and proud that Rusty Harmon and his staff at CMG have join our family here at The Orchard Nashville. Our staff is extremely excited about working with CMG, Craig Wayne Boyd, Jason Morton, and beyond.”

Copperline Music Group has also partnered with Girlilla for digital marketing and Absolute Publicity for publicity services.

Weekly Chart Report 3/9/18

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Industry Pics: CMHoF, Randy Travis, Brett Young, Zach Williams

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Country Music Hall Of Fame Celebrates American Currents: The Music of 2017

Pictured (Back row, L-R): Josh Osborne, Ashley Gorley, Molly Tuttle, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Kyle Young, Dave Cobb, John Osborne and T.J. Osborne of musical duo Brothers Osborne and Shawn Camp, (Front Row L-R) Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of musical duo Florida Georgia Line, Luke Combs, Sierra Hull, Randy Travis, Kane Brown and Chris Young attend Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum new exhibition American Currents: The Music of 2017 on March 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum) [Click photo to enlarge]

On Tuesday, March 6, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition American Currents: The Music of 2017. Located in the Museum’s ACM Gallery, the exhibit chronicles the latest chapter in country music’s ever-evolving story through a behind-the-scenes look at all things new and noteworthy from the prior year. Several artists in attendance viewed their displays in the exhibition for the first time, including Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Shawn Camp, Dave Cobb, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Ashley Gorley, Sierra Hull, Jason Isbell, Josh Osborne, Amanda Shires, Randy Travis, Molly Tuttle and Chris Young. Others featured in the exhibit include Jason Aldean, busbee, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Rodney Crowell, Fort Lonesome, Sam Hunt, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Lori McKenna, Maren Morris, Jon Pardi, John Prine, Thomas Rhett, Marty Robbins, Sturgill Simpson, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

 

Randy Travis Visits The Song Suffragettes

Pictured (L-R): Makayla Lynn, Karla Davis, Kalie Shorr, Randy Travis, Kaylin Roberson and Katelyn Clampett. Photo: Todd Cassetty

Country Music Hall of Fame member and icon Randy Travis made a surprise visit to Monday night’s Song Suffragettes show at the Listening Room where they returned the surprise with a cover of “Forever and Ever, Amen.”

 

Brett Young Celebrates Triple Platinum Status

Pictured (L-R): “In Case You Didn’t Know” songwriters Trent Tomlinson, Brett Young, Tyler Reeve. Photo: BMLG Records

ACM nominee Brett Young celebrated the success of his three-time platinum hit “In Case You Didn’t Know” recently with his cowriters at Losers Bar and Grill in Nashville. Written by Tyler Reeve, Kyle Schlienger, Trent Tomlinson and Young, “In Case You Didn’t Know” is the only song from a debut country artist to earn RIAA 3X Platinum Certification since 2014.

 

Zach Williams Welcomes Chris Pratt To California Show

Pictured (L-R): Chris Pratt, Zach Williams

Zach Williams‘ Roadshow Tour recently hit Ontario, California near Los Angeles and the singer-songwriter welcomed Guardians of the Galaxy actor Chris Pratt to the show. Williams recently earned a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for his breakthrough project Chain Breaker.

In January, Pratt posted a video, featuring music by Williams, to his more than 14 million Instagram followers; the video has more than 2.3 million views to date.

Jedd Hughes Renews Publishing Deal With Carnival Music

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Jedd Hughes

Carnival Music has extended its publishing deal with Jedd Hughes. The respected songwriter, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist first joined the Carnival roster in 2007, and returns to Nashville after a brief stint in Los Angeles.

A collaborator of legends and elder statesmen including Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, and the late Guy Clark, as well as young bloods such as Dierks Bentley, Sarah Jarosz, and Ryan Bingham, Hughes is a bridge between giants of various generations and musical persuasions. In addition to co-writing Jarosz’s “House of Mercy,” which earned the 2017 Grammy for Best Americana Roots Performance, Hughes has penned and co-penned hits including Keith Urban’s “Put You in a Song,” as well as tracks for Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Charles Kelley, Josh Gracin, and more.

“Jedd’s talent is unmatched,” says Carnival Music’s Courtney Gregg. “Plenty of people know he’s a virtuosic musician and skilled songwriter, but what’s most impressive about Jedd is his restlessness. He is constantly growing. He’s the kind of artist Carnival was created to serve.”

“I have always been drawn to those living in the land of fearless creativity,” Hughes says. “I am at home and musically at peace at Carnival Music.”

Alabama Announces The Hits Tour 2018

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Country group Alabama announced the first of leg of The Hits Tour 2018, launching March 23 in Grand Prairie, Texas.

The band will showcase their collection of 43 No. 1 singles spanning 21 Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum albums and a musical tradition and legacy that continues.

“This year’s tour is for the lifelong fans, and also the younger generations just now discovering the music,” Randy Owen notes.

Tony Conway continues, “The band is having fun, selling tickets, and sounding unbelievable vocally. This tour is about the music of the past 49 years the band’s 43 No. 1 singles. Alabama is still and will always be the greatest country band in American History.”

THE HITS TOUR 2018 TOUR DATES:
Friday, March 23 @ Verizon Theatre – Grand Prairie, TX
Saturday, March 24 @ Majestic Theatre – San Antonio, TX
Friday, April 13 @ Fox Theatre – Atlanta, GA
Saturday, April 14 @ Fox Theatre – Atlanta, GA
Sunday, April 15 @ Fox Theatre – Atlanta, GA
Friday, May 11 @ Bank of Kentucky Center – Highland Heights, KY
Saturday, May 12 @ Grossinger Motors Arena – Bloomington, IL
Saturday, May 19 @ Wild Adventures Theme Park – Valdosta, GA
Sunday, May 20 @ Portsmouth Pavilion – Portsmouth, PA
Saturday, May 26 @ Lake Ozarks Amphiteater – Camdenton, MO
Sunday, May 27 @ Tree Town Country Music Festival – Forest City, IA
Friday, June 22 @ Country Stampede – Manhattan, KS
Saturday, June 23 @ Wild West Arena – North Platte, NE
Sunday, June 24 @ Divots Center – Norfolk, NE
Thursday, July 19 @ Country Jam USA – Eau Claire, WI
Saturday, July 28 @ Mountainfest – Morgantown, WV
Wednesday, August 1@ Bell MTS Place – Winnipeg, MB
Thursday, August 2 @ Sasktel Centre – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan CA
Saturday, August 4 @ Big Valley Jamboree – Camrose, Alberta CA
Sunday, August 5 @ Encana Events Centre – Dawson Creek, British Columbia CA
Thursday, August 16 @ Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival – Brownsville, OR
Saturday, September 8 @ The Brandon Amphitheatre – Brandon, MS

Keith Urban To Make SXSW Performance

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Keith Urban is headed to SXSW on March 16 for a featured speaking engagement and performance, to be presented by Bumble, the female-first social networking app with over 27 million global users.

“Creation and Connection: A Conversation with Keith Urban,” will be held at the Austin Convention Center at 12:30 p.m. and will see Urban speak about his career, creative process and how he stays connected in an isolating age. Later that night, Urban will then take to the stage with a performance at Stubb’s BBQ outdoor stage (Waller Creek Amphitheater).

Openers for the show, which begins at 8 p.m., include Devon Gilfillian, Lauren Ruth Ward, and Larkin Poe.

Bumble’s Head of Brand, Alex Williamson, cited the impact of Urban’s song “Female,” and the importance of sharing its message.

“‘Female’ is a celebration of the power and the importance of women,” Williamson said. “We believe strongly in the song’s message as it aligns with our company’s mission of empowering women to make the first move in creating impactful relationships in every aspect of their lives.”

Music and Platinum badge holders receive primary access to official music showcases. SXSW Film and Interactive badge holders, along with Music Festival wristband holders and Showcasing Artist wristband holders have secondary access. All admissions subject to capacity.

Urban’s upcoming studio album, GRAFFITI U, is slated to come out prior to his “Graffiti U World Tour 2018,” which will kick off in St. Louis on June 15.

Meghan Trainor To Join ASCAP’s ‘I Create Music’ EXPO Keynote Panel

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Meghan Trainor will participate in a keynote conversation at the 2018 ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO, joining a distinguished lineup of music creators that includes Jason Mraz, Marc Cohn, Darrell Brown, Dan Wilson, Claudia Brant, Billie Eilish, Desmond Child and Paul Williams. This year’s EXPO takes place May 7-9 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in L.A.

Trainor’s relationship with ASCAP stretches back to the beginnings of her music career, when she first attended its “I Create Music” EXPO at 16 years old, right after self-releasing her first-ever recordings. Trainor cites meeting panelist Natasha Bedingfield at that EXPO as a transformative experience for her, and is now coming full-circle to participate as a 2018 keynote.

Trainor’s breakout 2014 single “All About That Bass” (co-written with producer Kevin Kadish) spent eight weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Diamond by the RIAA. She followed up the colossal hit with her first full-length album Title in 2015, which hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and 2016’s Thank You, which went Platinum. Trainor’s highly anticipated new single “No Excuses” was released on March 1.

She has won four ASCAP Pop Music Awards, and last year was recognized with the ASCAP Vanguard Award at the 2017 ASCAP Pop Music Awards, for her impact on musical genres that are helping shape the future of American music.

Now in its 13th year, the ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO is the largest conference of its kind in the United States, attracting over 3,000 music creators for three days of panels, workshops, master classes, keynotes and one-on-one sessions with the industry’s top hitmakers. Registration is now open for this year’s EXPO, and information can be found at ascap.com/exporegister.