No. 1 Party: Florida Georgia Line's "Get Your Shine On"

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Pictured (L-R): co-writer Chris Tompkins, Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, and co-writer Rodney Clawson; (back row, l-r): ASCAP’s Michael Martin, BMI’s Jody Williams, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta, Big Loud Mountain’s Kevin (Chief) Zaruk, producer Joey Moi, Big Loud Shirt’s Craig Wiseman and Seth England, Republic Nashville’s Jimmy Harnen, BMI’s Penny Everhard, and ASCAP’s Mike Sistad. Photo by Rick Diamond

Pictured (L-R): co-writer Chris Tompkins, Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, and co-writer Rodney Clawson; (back row, l-r): ASCAP’s Michael Martin, BMI’s Jody Williams, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta, Big Loud Mountain’s Kevin (Chief) Zaruk, producer Joey Moi, Big Loud Shirt’s Craig Wiseman and Seth England, Republic Nashville’s Jimmy Harnen, BMI’s Penny Everhard, and ASCAP’s Mike Sistad.
Photo by Rick Diamond


BMI and ASCAP hosted a swanky celebration yesterday afternoon (June 10) at Nashville’s Sambuca in celebration of Florida Georgia Line‘s latest chart-topping song, “Get Your Shine On.” The song’s writers—Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, along with Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins—were on hand to celebrate the song’s success.
Also present were Joey Moi (producer of the duo’s album Here’s To The Good Times), ASCAP’s Michael Martin, BMI’s Jody Williams, Big Loud Mountain’s Kevin (Chief) Zaruk, BMI’s Penny Everhard, ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Big Loud Shirt’s Craig Wiseman and Seth England.
Writers on the song are affiliated with Craig Wiseman‘s Big Loud Shirt and Big Loud Mountain. Wiseman said that listening to early demos of songs by his writers is like “hearing radio early, because it’s all getting cut. We have a great team and so many people have gotten on board.”
Ron Cox of Avenue Bank announced the bank would make a donation on behalf of all the songwriters to Tackle The Storm, a charity that supports children affected by storm devastation.
Plaques were also presented from the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. and from Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta and Jimmy Harnen. Borchetta marveled at the ride Florida Georgia Line has been on in the past 12 months, from performing on a smaller stage during last year’s CMA Music Festival, to “seeing them destroy 55,000 people at LP Field this week. We partied. I don’t know that you can have more fun. We are proud that you are Republic Nashville artists.”
Hubbard and Kelley thanked their fellow songwriters, the publishing staff, label staff, radio promotion staff and industry members as well as friends who have supported them from the beginning. “This time last year, we were in a van, grilling out on the Country Throwdown Tour, and this year we have two buses,” said Hubbard. “This kind of stuff doesn’t happen by ourselves.”
Kelley added, “I am blessed to live in Nashville and write songs for a living.”

Warner/Chappell Music Promotes Rhodes To Manager, A&R

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Blain Rhodes, Manager of A&R at Warner_Chappell1111

Blain Rhodes


Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp., has promoted Blain Rhodes to Manager, A&R, WCM. In this position, Rhodes will provide A&R resource and creative support across the publisher’s roster and catalog, and assist in the discovery of new talent and development of existing songwriters.
Rhodes, who joined the publisher in April 2012, will continue to report to Ben Vaughn, Executive Vice President, Warner/Chappell Nashville.
“Blain is an extremely hard worker who is passionate about songwriters and has the utmost respect for the craft of songwriting,” says Vaughn. “He’s a great guy with a bright future and is entirely deserving of this promotion.”

Industry Ink (6-7-13)

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Regions Bank hosted “A Taste of Music Fest” at its Music Row location at the Roundabout Plaza in Nashville yesterday (June 6). Actor/performer John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville, The Haves and Have Nots), Tim Guraedy (aka “Mountain Man”) from Duck Dynasty, and actor Jet Jurgensmeyer (Little Rascals, CSI, Grey’s Anatomy) were special guests for the occasion. From a private collection, The General Lee, the vehicle driven by the Duke cousins Bo and Duke in the television series The Dukes of Hazzard, was parked outside the event and greeted the invited guests.

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Pictured (L-R): Regions Sr. VP Entertainment & Sports Lisa Harless, Actor John Schneider and his wife, Elly Schneider, MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson

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markets11111Wells Fargo has downgraded Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP) from Outperform to Market Perform and lowered its valuation range to $34.00 to $36.50 from $48.00 to $50.00.

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whiskey jam1111111Warner/Chappell is set to take over Whiskey Jam on June 10, with performances by Warner/Chappell artists including Sean McConnell, Jay Clementi, Chuck Wicks, Derek George, James Otto, William Michael, Aaron Goodvin, Dan+Shay, Aaron Eshuis, Michael Ray, Laura Veltz, Michael Hobby, Johnny Bulford and Brothers Osborne.
The show will take place at Nashville’s Winners, beginning at 8 p.m.

Industry Photos (6-7-13)

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Over 1,500 Dogs Served: SunTrust Bank and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum co-hosted the 15th Annual Hot Dog Day, held on Music Row in Nashville. Music from artists and songwriters signed to Big Yellow Dog Music provided the entertainment for the afternoon. The SunTrust team was led by Andrew Kintz, Managing Director at SunTrust Music Row and served over 1,500 hot dogs to over 1,000 attendees.

The SunTrust team during the 15th Annual Hot Dog day.

The SunTrust team during the 15th Annual Hot Dog day.

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ASCAP showcased a lengthy list of emerging songwriter-artists to kick off day one of the 2013 CMA Music Festival in Nashville on Thursday (June 6). The diverse line-up included Sidewalk Records’ Dylan Scott, Sea Gayle Music’s Brent Anderson, Ten Ten Music Group’s Clare Dunn, AMP Entertainment’s Michaelis and many more.

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Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Two Story Road (Jamelle and Brandon Fraley), Steven Clawson, Brent Anderson, Clare Dunn, Austin Jenckes and ASCAP’s Evyn Mustoe. Photo: Alison Toczylowski.


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Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Ryan Beuschel, Karli Chayne, Dylan Scott and Brian Burke.
Photo: Alison Toczylowski.

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The cast of Like A Country Song, including Billy Ray Cyrus, Booboo Stewart, Joel Smallbone, Jennifer Bini Taylor, Kerry Knuppe and Madelyn Deutch, wrapped shooting on location in Nashville recently. Larry Gatlin, Clinton Gregory, Alexis Ebertand and Fivel Stewart also make appearances in the movie.

Pictured (L-R): Front Row: Phillip White/Fivel Stewart/co-producer Daniel Backman/Kerry Knuppe/Jennifer Bini Taylor, Tammy Hyler (producer music supervisor) and BooBoo Stewart. Back Row: Billy Ray Cyrus/Deborah Allen/Larry Gatlin/film producer & director, Johnny Remo and Joel Smallbone. Photo: Mark Levine

Pictured (L-R): Front Row: Phillip White/Fivel Stewart/co-producer Daniel Backman/Kerry Knuppe/Jennifer Bini Taylor, Tammy Hyler (producer music supervisor) and BooBoo Stewart. Back Row: Billy Ray Cyrus/Deborah Allen/Larry Gatlin/film producer & director, Johnny Remo and Joel Smallbone. Photo: Mark Levine

Industry Ink (6-5-13)

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BMI and ASCAP toasted the team behind the Carrie Underwood No. 1 smash “Two Black Cadillacs” at a ceremony held at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Tuesday, June 4.
Kicking off CMA Music Fest week, Underwood invited 200 of her most avid fans to an exclusive in-the-round performance featuring “Two Black Cadillacs” co-writers Josh Kear and Hillary Lindsey, as well as Underwood performing a selection of her many hits. Following the performances, BMI and ASCAP treated the crowd to what is typically an industry insider event by honoring the team behind “Two Black Cadillacs.”

Pictured (L-R): Big Yellow Dog’s Carla Wallace, Bug Music’s Sara Johnson, BMI’s Bradley Collins, host Cody Alan, BMI’s Jody Williams, Sony Music Nashville’s Lesly Tyson and Gary Overton, co-writer Josh Kear, Carrie Underwood, co-writer Hillary Lindsey, ASCAP’s Ryan Beuschel, producer Mark Bright, and BMG Chrysalis’ Taylor Lindsey and Kevin Lane.

Pictured (L-R): Big Yellow Dog’s Carla Wallace, Bug Music’s Sara Johnson, BMI’s Bradley Collins, host Cody Alan, BMI’s Jody Williams, Sony Music Nashville’s Lesly Tyson and Gary Overton, co-writer Josh Kear, Carrie Underwood, co-writer Hillary Lindsey, ASCAP’s Ryan Beuschel, producer Mark Bright, and BMG Chrysalis’ Taylor Lindsey and Kevin Lane. Photo: Rick Diamond.

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bbrBroken Bow Records has moved its offices to 35 Music Square East, Nashville, TN 37203. The label’s main contact number remains the same at 615-244-8600.
 

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SESAC has signed Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Natalie Grant for representation. SESAC recently caught up with the artist at the historic Ryman Auditorium before her performance at the K-Love Awards in Nashville to visit and celebrate the new partnership.

Pictured (L-R): Maximum Artist Management’s Mitchell Solarek, Natalie Grant and SESAC’s Tim Fink. Photo: Ed Rode.

Pictured (L-R): Maximum Artist Management’s Mitchell Solarek, Natalie Grant and SESAC’s Tim Fink. Photo: Ed Rode.


 
 

Liz Rose Signs With Warner/Chappell Music

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Liz Rose


Warner/Chappell Music has signed a worldwide co-publishing agreement with songwriter Liz Rose and publishing company Liz Rose Music.
Rose was the recipient of the 2012 ACM Award for Song of the Year in honor of Eli Young Band’s “Crazy Girl,” and was a SESAC Nashville Songwriter of the Year. Additionally, Rose is a frequent collaborator of Taylor Swift’s, having co-penned 16 songs together, including the No. 1 crossover hits “Teardrops on My Guitar,” “You Belong With Me” (which won the 2010 BMI Award for Song of the Year), and “White Horse” (which won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Country Song).
“Our lineup of songwriters at Liz Rose Music will benefit greatly from Warner/Chappell’s expertise and massive network of industry contacts,” said Rose. “This is a fantastic partnership and we’re ecstatic to join forces with such a highly-regarded company.”
“Liz Rose is a highly-sought after name in the global songwriting community, and rightly so,” said Ben Vaughn, Executive Vice President, Warner/Chappell Nashville. “Liz has been a part of so many hits. Her co-writers value her insight and absolutely appreciate the dedication she brings to every room she is in. We are proud to partner with her, Scott Ponce, Natalie Harker and the songwriters that she has so smartly brought into her family. Liz Rose Music and Warner/Chappell complement each other well, and together we’ll continue to create impactful music and meaningful careers for our songwriters.”
Rose has also penned songs for many other artists including Tim McGraw, Alison Krauss, Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town, LeAnn Rimes, Jewel, and more. In 2010, Rose launched Liz Rose Music with her son Scott Ponce. The company’s roster includes songwriters Emily Shackelton, Jeff Middleton, Jesse Walker, Chuck Wicks and Stephony Smith.
Rose has three children and splits time between her home state of Texas, and Nashville, where her company is headquartered.
 

Industry Ink (6-3-13)

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warner chappell logo1Songwriter Liz Rose has signed with Warner/Chappell. 
In recent years, Rose scored as co-writer of the Eli Young Band hit “Crazy Girl.” She also has a cut, “Sober,” on the current Little Big Town album, on Kellie Pickler’s latest project, and on the upcoming LeAnn Rimes album.
Rose is a co-writer on more than a dozen Taylor Swift songs including “White Horse,” “Teardrops on My Guitar” and the Grammy winning “You Belong with Me.”

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the henningsens11Family trio The Henningsens have partnered with Sue Bee Honey®, America’s Honey® – the world’s largest honey marketing cooperative and packer of 100 percent made-in-the-USA honey. Sue Bee Honey’s members produce 20-25 percent of the honey crop in the United States. “We have a really large family,” said father Brian Henningsen of The Henningsens. “My wife and I have 10 children. We love the multi-generation aspect of farming and music. And that was a really good fit for us in partnering with and becoming friends with the folks at Sue Bee Honey®. They are America’s Honey®, an American company through and through.”

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cmafoundation11For the second year, The CMA Foundation is donating $50,000 to benefit summer music education programs for low-income students at the W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School. The donation is part of CMA’s Keep the Music Playing initiative, which supports music education on behalf of the hundreds of artists who perform for free each year during CMA Music Festival.

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LMG, Inc., a national provider of video, audio and lighting support that is operating onsite at the Music City Center under the name Music City Audiovisual, has added several key staff members at The Music City Center, including accounts manager Curt Wallen, account executive Chris Royea, accounts manager Steve Austin and regional manager Stephen Presti.

Pictured (L-R): LMG’s Nashville Account Team: from left to right – Curt Wallen, Steve Austin, Stephen Presti, and Chris Royea.

Pictured (L-R): LMG’s Nashville Account Team: from left to right – Curt Wallen, Steve Austin, Stephen Presti, and Chris Royea.


 

SunTrust's 15th Annual Hot Dog Day To Be Held June 6

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hot dog day111SunTrust’s Music Row branch and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are hosting the 15th Annual Hot Dog Day on Thurs., June 6. Members of the music business are invited to the bank parking lot (located at 1026 17th Ave. S) from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. for free food and good music.
Live entertainment will be provided by Big Yellow Dog Music.
The fun event is typically held the week of CMA Music Festival and serves hot dogs to over 1000 members of the music industry each year.

Industry Ink (5-30-13)

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bigyellowdog1Big Yellow Dog Music celebrated having four different songwriters on three of the Top 5 albums in the Billboard 200 this week. Big Al Anderson and Pat McLaughlin wrote a cut on the George Strait album Love Is Everything. Nikki Williams wrote a song on the Demi Lovato album Demi, and Josh Kear wrote a song on the Lady Antebellum album Golden.

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Ken Tucker

Ken Tucker

Industry veteran Ken Tucker has joined Beats Music as Head of Country/Christian Programming. Tucker was formerly the Managing Editor for Country Weekly magazine. His career has included stints at Billboard, Radio & Records, Warner Bros. Nashville. He can be reached at ktucker@beatsmusic.com.

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Gloriana


Gloriana‘s “(Kissed You) Goodnight” has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for 1 million units shipped.

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nothing is wasted1111Artist and songwriter Jason Gray recently celebrated his first No. 1 single as “Nothing Is Wasted” reached the top spot on the Soft AC chart.
“Wow! That’s all I can say,” says Gray. “Of all my songs, the one I most look forward to singing is ‘Nothing Is Wasted’ because I know there’s always someone in the audience who needs to hear it. I’m so grateful for the support radio has given this single and that it’s finding its mark in the hearts of so many people.”

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Out-Write Music Publishing has signed exclusive publishing agreements with two songwriters, Gary Loyd and Rhean Boyer.

Pictured (L-R) Rhean Boyer, Out-Write Music Creative Director Brandyn Steen, Gary Loyd and Out-Write Business Manger Adam Roberts

Pictured (L-R): Rhean Boyer, Out-Write Music Creative Director Brandyn Steen, Gary Loyd and Out-Write Business Manger Adam Roberts

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Stray Star Music‘s Brad Anderson recently signed on as a writer with performing rights organization SESAC.

Pictured (L-R): Tim Fink (vice president writer/publisher relations), Joe Paris (Stray Star Music), Brad Anderson, Shannan Hatch (senior director writer/publisher relations). Photo by Peyton Hoge

Pictured (L-R): Tim Fink (vice president writer/publisher relations), Joe Paris (Stray Star Music), Brad Anderson, Shannan Hatch (senior director writer/publisher relations). Photo by Peyton Hoge.


 
 
 
 
 
 

Big Deal Music Adds Greg Gallo as Creative Director

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big deal musicBig Deal Music has added Greg Gallo as Creative Director in Nashville, working alongside Dale Bobo and Pete Robinson.
Gallo, a Raleigh, N.C. native, has worked with Big Loud Shirt and Ash Street before becoming a partner at Revelry Music Group, and Gallo & Landers Music.
“We’ve known Greg for quite some time. His energy, passion, and knowledge of music, and the scene here in Nashville is unparalleled,” remarked Robinson & Bobo. “We are honored to have him be part of the Big Deal team.”
To date, the Big Deal Music roster includes: include My Morning Jacket, Jim James, The Black Angels, Ethan Johns, Missy Higgins, FIDLAR, The Walkmen, Korey Dane and songwriters Brad Tursi and Lee Anna McCollum. Additional new signings will be announced in the coming months.