NSAI Honors No. 1 Songs

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The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) hosted a No. 1 Party on Monday, May 13 to honor the writers of songs reaching the top spot between January and March 2013. The event, sponsored by Bill Lynch of Lynch Wealth Management, also featured several make-up presentations to writers who were unable to attend when their songs were honored previously.

Pictured (L-R): Front Row, seated: Billy Montana, Jessi Alexander, Josh Kear, Trevor Rosen, Brandy Clark, Hillary Lindsey,Second Row (standing): Colby Robbins of Lynch Wealth Management, Jonathan Singleton, Chris DuBois, Kelley Lovelace, Neil Thrasher, NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison, Mark Irwin, Shane McAnally Back Two Rows, standing: Brian Dean Maher, Jeremy Stover, David Lee Murphy, Jim Beavers, Jon Randall, Matt Warren, Ben Hayslip, Brett Beavers, Jimmy Robbins, Rodney Clawson. Not pictured: Recipients Delta Maid, Wendell Mobley, NSAI President Lee Thomas Miller

Pictured L-R: (Front row, seated): Billy Montana, Jessi Alexander, Josh Kear, Trevor Rosen, Brandy Clark, Hillary Lindsey, (Second row, standing): Colby Robbins of Lynch Wealth Management, Jonathan Singleton, Chris DuBois, Kelley Lovelace, Neil Thrasher, NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison, Mark Irwin, Shane McAnally,
(Back rows, standing): Brian Dean Maher, Jeremy Stover, David Lee Murphy, Jim Beavers, Jon Randall, Matt Warren, Ben Hayslip, Brett Beavers, Jimmy Robbins, Rodney Clawson. (Not pictured): Recipients Delta Maid, Wendell Mobley, NSAI President Lee Thomas Miller


 Songs Recognized (January – March 2013) 
Country charts:
“Better Dig Two,” Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Trevor Rosen, recorded by The Band Perry
“Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain),” Gary Allan, Hillary Lindsey, Matt Warren, recorded by Gary Allan
“Goodbye In Her Eyes,” Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, John Hopkins, Sonia Leigh, recorded by Zac Brown Band
“Highway Don’t Care,” Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, Brad Warren, Brett Warren, recorded by Tim McGraw & Taylor Swift
“How Country Feels,” Vicky McGehee, Wendell Mobley, Neil Thrasher, recorded by Randy Houser
“One Of Those Nights,” Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, Chris Tompkins, recorded by Tim McGraw
“Southern Comfort Zone,” Chris DuBois, Kelley Lovelace, Brad Paisley, recorded by Brad Paisley
“Sure Be Cool If You Did,” Rodney Clawson, Jimmy Robbins, Chris Tompkins, recorded by Blake Shelton
“The Only Way I Know,” Ben Hayslip, David Lee Murphy, recorded by Jason Aldean w/Luke Bryan & Eric Church
“Til My Last Day,” Brian Dean Maher, Justin Moore, Jeremy Stover, recorded by Justin Moore
“Tornado,” Natalie Hemby, Delta Maid, recorded by Little Big Town
“Two Black Cadillacs,” Hillary Lindsey, Josh Kear, Carrie Underwood, recorded by Carrie Underwood
AC & Pop charts:
“I Knew You Were Trouble,” Max Martin, Shellback, Taylor Swift, recorded by Taylor Swift
“Try,” busbee, Ben West, recorded by Pink
Make-up Presentations (For writers who were unable to attend previously when their songs were first honored.)
Billy Montana, “Hard To Love,” recorded by Lee Brice
Hillary Lindsey, “A Little Bit Stronger,” recorded by Sara Evans
Brett Beavers, Jim Beavers, “5-1-5-0,” recorded by Dierks Bentley
Jim Beavers, “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” recorded by Josh Turner, and “Sideways,” recorded by Dierks Bentley
Jon Randall, “Am I The Only One,” recorded by Dierks Bentley
Jessi Alexander, Jon Randall, “Drink On It,” recorded by Blake Shelton
Josh Kear, “Drunk On You,” recorded by Luke Bryan
Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins, “Blown Away,” recorded by Carrie Underwood
Rodney Clawson, “Take A Little Ride,” recorded by Jason Aldean
Dean Dillon, “Here For A Good Time,” recorded by George Strait
Jonathan Singleton, “Let It Rain,” recorded by David Nail
Chris DuBois, “Remind Me,” recorded by Brad Paisley w/ Carrie Underwood
 

Industry Ink (5-14-13)

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A hedge fund manager whose company owns a notable 6.5% stake in Sony is pushing the company to spin off part of its entertainment operations and focus on its electronics division, according to the New York Times. The holding, made up of stock and derivatives, is valued at about $1.1 billion. Daniel Loeb leads the hedge fund Third Point and successfully spurred corporate changes at Yahoo.

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THiS Music and Warner/Chappell Music have signed a publishing agreement with up-and-coming songwriter and recording artist Leah Turner. Turner is currently in the process of writing and recording her debut project for Sony Music Nashville.
Pictured (L-R): Front Row: Connie Harrington (This), Janine Appleton (This), Leah Turner, Ben Vaughn (WC), Tim Nichols (This)Back Row: Phil May (WC), Rusty Gaston (This)

Pictured (L-R): Front Row: Connie Harrington (This), Janine Appleton (This), Leah Turner, Ben Vaughn (WC), Tim Nichols (This). Back Row: Phil May (WC), Rusty Gaston (This)

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To celebrate the continued success of Big Loud Shirt Industries, company founder and songwriter Craig Wiseman hosted the 7th anniversary party Thursday evening (May 9) in the parking lot of the Big Loud Shirt office building. Staff, friends and music industry insiders all gathered to celebrate with Craig and his accomplished team of writers and artists, including Rodney Clawson, FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, Joey Moi and Chris Tompkins.
Thanks to Fireball/Firefly and Gigi’s Cupcakes, the guests toasted cocktails and enjoyed an array of delectable snacks while rocking out to Dee Jay Silver’s choice playlist.
Pictured (back row, L-R): Tyler Hubbard and Rodney Clawson, Steven McMillian, Craig Wiseman, Heather Buresh, Seth England and Joey Moi, Big Loud Shirt writer Brian Kelley. (front row, L-R): Chris Tompkins, Kevin Noble, Amy Allmand and Kimberly Gleason Photo: Justin Mrusek for Big Loud Shirt

Pictured (Back Row, L-R): Tyler Hubbard and Rodney Clawson, Steven McMillian, Craig Wiseman, Heather Buresh, Seth England and Joey Moi, Big Loud Shirt writer Brian Kelley. (Front Row, L-R): Chris Tompkins, Kevin Noble, Amy Allmand and Kimberly Gleason. Photo: Justin Mrusek for Big Loud Shirt

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Live it up poster1XYQ Artist Management will host Q It Up Live, a star-studded concert series at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in downtown Nashville. Concerts will be held once every other month through the end of the year. The series kicks off this Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. CDT featuring Darryl Worley and supporting acts Danielle Peck, Sarah Darling, Mo Pitney and Friends of Lola. Adam Wurtzel from WSMV Channel 4 News’ More at Midday will host, and a silent auction and raffle will benefit the American Red Cross and local non-profit for the hearing impaired, Songs For Sound.

XYQ Artist Management’s Lee Willard says, “We are thrilled to present this concert series alongside Margaritaville, Jack Daniel’s and our other partners. It’s our goal to deliver great shows with star talent while raising funds for worthy causes in our community.”

 
 
 

 

Industry Ink (5-9-13)

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AIMP11

Pictured (L-R): Anson Lewis (5/3 Bank), Cheryl Martin (5/3 Bank), Pat Higdon (Patrick Joseph Music), Ree Guyer Buchanan (Wrensong), Dan Hodges (Dan Hodges Music), Brad Peterson (5/3 Bank), Heather Cook (Admin. Director/AIMP)


The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Nashville chapter and Fifth Third Bank sponsored the informative panel “Successful Independent Publishers: Competing With and Outsmarting The Big Boys” Participants included Ree Guyer Buchanan (President/Owner of Wrensong Publishing), Pat Higdon (President/Owner of Patrick Joseph Music) and Dan Hodges (Owner/GM of Dan Hodges Music). Heather Cook, CEO of Cook’n Up Music Publishing and Administrative Director of AIMP Nashville served as moderator.

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Americana Music Association1The Americana Music Association will announce the nominees for the 2013 Honors & Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 14 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.  The ceremony will be broadcast live from the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre in downtown Los Angeles live on AXS TV, with a special encore presentation at 9 p.m. ET.
This one-hour program will feature Americana musicians Jim Lauderdale and Buddy Miller with their All Star band (Fats Kaplin, Brian Owings and Jay Weaver) and performances by Lisa Marie Presley, Elizabeth Cook, The Milk Carton Kids with special guest T Bone Burnett.
The winners in each category will be announced during the Americana Honors & Awards show on Sept. 18 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The show will be broadcast live on AXS TV.

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wmnWarner Music Nashville will host this summer’s first Pickin’ On The Patio party on Thursday, May 23, featuring special guest The Railers. Doors open at 5 p.m. and show starts at 5:30 p.m.
Pickin’ On The Patio will be held the fourth Thursday of every month, from May through September, on the WMN Patio. Future Pickin’ On The Patio events will be held June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, and Sept. 26.

Kobalt Debuts Royalty Tracking Portal

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kobaltKobalt Music Group is rolling out a new interactive system for tracking royalties. The Kobalt Portal includes usage data and royalties earned on YouTube user-generated content and allows clients to watch the associated video. Kobalt plans to offer this level of transparency for all key digital service providers globally.
Via the portal, clients can also follow the synch process in real time, including tracking the income generated, and the videos of their music when licensed for advertising, TV, film trailers, games and other media. Among other new features are a real-time, customizable global activity feed and action center that notifies clients of key events and items to address in their catalogue.
Income and product data are prominently featured, and clients can query their catalogue in detail by work, rights type, territory, product and licensee. Detailed royalty analysis tools are supported by graphics.
Clients can enter new works and product data, allowing for two-way communication. The new portal is also customizable; each client can set their own reporting preferences and choose which activity alerts and notifications they receive.
Willard Ahdritz, Founder and CEO of Kobalt Music Group, said, “We expect digital revenues for Kobalt’s rights owners to increase significantly as a direct result of our new technology integration. Building on our existing platform and proven technology, this is one of our most significant technology achievements to date, offering the first completely visual and fully interactive client communication platform.”
 

[Updated] UMPG Acquires Criterion Catalog

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On the same day that UMPG announced its acquisition of Criterion Music Corporation, The Voice contestant Danielle Bradberry propelled one of Criterion’s catalog hits to No. 1 on the iTunes country chart by performing a show-stealing cover of “Maybe It Was Memphis” (see video below). The song, made famous by Pam Tillis in 1992, experienced an overnight resurgence with Bradberry’s version becoming the No. 1 Country track on iTunes, and Top 5 on iTunes overall.

As previously reported:
Criterion_Logo_ColorUniversal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has acquired Criterion Music Corporation and affiliated entities, it was announced today (May 7) by Zach Horowitz, Chairman & CEO, UMPG, and Bo Goldsen, President of Criterion.
Goldsen, who was responsible for signing Rosanne Cash (“Seven Year Ache”), Lyle Lovett (“If I Had a Boat”) and Rodney Crowell (“Shame on the Moon”), will continue as President of the company his father Mickey Goldsen founded in the 1950s.
Country titles include Highway 101’s “Somewhere Tonight,” Garth Brooks’ “Standing Outside the Fire,”  Pam Tillis’ “Maybe It Was Memphis,” John Michael Montgomery’s “I Can Love You Like That” and Eddie Raven’s “I Got Mexico.” Additionally, the catalog includes cuts from Lee Hazlewood (“These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,”) Jackson Browne (“Doctor My Eyes”) and jazz musician Charlie “Bird” Parker (“Ornithology”).
“Over seven decades, the Goldsen family has built one of the finest collections of songs in contemporary music publishing,” said Zach Horowitz. “We are privileged that they have entrusted their legacy to UMPG.”
Criterion will relocate to UMPG’s Santa Monica, Calif. headquarters under the new acquisition. Loeb & Loeb represented Criterion Music in the transaction. Munger Tolles & Olson represented UMPG.
Criterion began after music publishing veteran Mickey Goldsen purchased Capitol Songs, the publishing endeavor he helped create for the newly founded Capitol Records in 1943.

ASCAP Honors Top Christian Songs

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ASCAP honored a plethora of artists and songwriters at last night’s (May 6) ASCAP Christian Music Awards, held at the Franklin Theater in Franklin, Tenn. After opening with a prayer, group Finding Favour began with an acoustic performance of “Slip On By.” Jon Egan, on the worship staff at Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colo., performed “Overcome,” and shared the story’s origin. Daniel Bashta also performed his self-penned song “God’s Not Dead.”
Phil Keaggy, who has recorded more than 50 albums and who dominated the Dove Awards’ Instrumental album award category from 1998-2001, was awarded with the Golden Note award. Keaggy’s close friends Chris and Jan Harris introduced Keaggy and congratulated him not only on the award, but on celebrating 40 years of marriage to wife Bernadette. ASCAP’s Paul Williams called Keaggy a “soul catcher, because when you play, you catch our souls.”
Keaggy did just that, when he brought the crowd to their feet in an extended standing ovation while he performed “Salvation Army Band” on acoustic guitar.
Other top awards handed out that evening included Christian Music Publisher of the Year, which Capitol Christian CMG took home for a 10th consecutive year. Song of the Year went to Matt Redman‘s “10,000 Reasons.” Matthew West was honored as Songwriter/Artist of the Year. Ben Glover, who has earned more than 20 No. 1 hits on both the Country and Christian charts was honored as Songwriter of the Year.
ASCAP’s Michael Martin and LeAnn Phelan were on hand to honor the writers and publishers of some of Christian music’s best-selling compositions.Those in attendance included Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Chris August, Jason Gray, Brandon Heath, Dan Muckala, Josh Wilson, The Afters and others.

Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s LeAnn Phelan, Paul Williams, Phil Keaggy, ASCAP’s Michael Murphy, ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento.

Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s LeAnn Phelan, Paul Williams, Phil Keaggy, ASCAP’s Michael Martin, ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento.


Songs honored during the evening include:
1. “Carry Me To The Cross,” performed by Kutless and written by Nick de Partee. Publishers: Capitol CMG Music Publishing, Indecisive Music Publishing, Thirsty Moon River Publishing
2. “10,000 Reasons,” written and performed by Matt Redman. Publishers: Said and Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs
3. “White Flag,” performed by Passion ft. Chris Tomlin and written by Matt Redman. Publishers: Said and Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music and worshiptogether.com songs
4. “God’s Not Dead,” written by Daniel Bashta and performed by Newsboys. Publishers: Go Forth Sounds, sixsteps Music, worshiptogethersongs.com
5. “Live Like That,” written by Ben Glover and performed by Sidewalk Prophets. Publishers: 9 T One Songs and Capitol CMG Publishing
6. “Proof Of Your Love,” written by Mia Fields, Ben Glover and Joel Smallbone and performed by For King and Country. Publishers: 9 T One Songs, Capitol CMG Publishing, Method To The Madness, Shankel Songs, Shout! Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music Publishing
7.”Busted Heart,” performed by For King and Country and written by Ben Glover and Joel Smallbone. Publishers: Method To The Madness, Screaming Norman Music, Shankel Songs, Warner/Chappell Music Publishing
8. “Jesus Friend of Sinners,” written by Matthew West and performed by Casting Crowns. Publishers: Combustion Music, Songs For Delaney and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing.
9. “Forgiveness,” Written and performed by Matthew West. Publishers: Combustion Music, Songs For Delaney, Warner/Chappell Music Publishing.
10. “Overcome,” written by Jon Egan, Benji Cowart and Michael Weaver and performed by Jeremy Camp. Publisher: Vertical Worship Songs
11.”I Need A Miracle” performed by Third Day, and written by David Carr, Mac Powell, Mark Lee and Tai Anderson.
12. “Trust In Jesus,” performed by Third Day, and written by David Carr, Mac Powell, Mark Lee and Tai Anderson.
13. “The Light In Me,” performed by Brandon Heath and written by Dan Muckala and Brandon Heath. Publishers: Big Skwawka Music, Wintergone Music.
14. “Good To be Alive,” performed by Jason Gray and written by Jason Gray and Brandon Heath. Publishers: Big Skwawka Music, Centricity Music Publishing, Nothing Is Wasted Music and Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
15. “Learning To Be The Light,” performed by Newworldson and written by Joel Parisien and Thomas Salter. Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
16. “Love Come To Life,” performed by Big Daddy Weave and written by Michael Weaver. Publishers: Weave Country, Word Music
17. “Redeemed,” performed by Benji Cowart and Michael Weaver and performed by Big Daddy Weave. Publishers: Weave Country, Word Music.
18. “One Thing Remains,” performed by Passion ft. Kristian Stanfill and written by Brian Johnson and Jeremy Riddle. Publishers: Bethel Music Publishing, Mercy Vineyard Publishing.
19. “The Hurt and the Healer,” performed by MercyMe and written by Bart Millard, Barry Graul, James Phillip Bryson, Nathan Cochran, Michael Scheuchzer, Robby Shaffer. Publishers: Wet As A Fish Music, Simpleville Music
20. “When Mercy Found Me,” performed by Rhett Walker Band, written by Jeff Pardo. Publisher: Simple Tense Songs
21. “You Lead,” performed by Jamie Grace and written by Tim Rosenau and David Wyatt. Publishers: Songs of Emack, Capitol CMG Publishing.
22. “Me Without You,” performed by TobyMac and written by David Garcia. Publishers: D Soul Music, Capitol CMG Music Publishing
23. “He Said,” performed by Group 1 Crew featuring Chris August and written by Ben Glover and David Garcia. Publishers: 9 T One Songs, Capitol CMG Publishing, D Soul Music.
24. “All This Time,” performed by Britt Nicole and written by David Garcia, Britt Nicole, and Ben Glover. Publishers: i T One Songs, Britt Nicole Publishing, Capitol Christian CMG Publishing, D Soul Music
25. “Center Of It,” performed by Chris August and written by Ben Glover and Chris August. Publishers: 9 T One Songs, Capitol CMG Publishing, Word Music

No. 1 Party Toasts Whirlwind Hit 'Tornado'

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Pictured are, back row (l-r): Capitol Nashville’s Mike Dungan, BMI’s Jody Williams, and EMI Blackwood Music’s Josh Van Valkenberg; front row (l-r): Little Big Town’s Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman and Phillip Sweet; and co-writers Delta Maid and Natalie Hemby. Photo by Rick Diamond

Pictured are, back row (l-r): Capitol Nashville’s Mike Dungan, BMI’s Jody Williams, and EMI Blackwood Music’s Josh Van Valkenburg; front row (l-r): Little Big Town’s Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman and Phillip Sweet; and co-writers Delta Maid and Natalie Hemby. Photo by Rick Diamond


“We’d never heard a girl call herself a tornado,” said Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild yesterday (May 6) during a No. 1 party for “Tornado” at BMI, as she recalled the decision to record the song after hearing a rough demo. Penned by Natalie Hemby and Delta Maid, “Tornado” went on to become the title track of Little Big Town’s latest studio album and the band’s second chart-topper.
The song was the result of Hemby and Delta Maid’s first meeting—a meeting that almost didn’t happen.
It was Hemby’s last writing appointment of 2011, and Delta Maid’s last writing appointment during her first-ever visit to Nashville. For various reasons, they almost cancelled on each other. “Coming to Nashville was a massive dream,” shared Delta Maid, a native of Liverpool, England who grew up on a steady diet of traditional country music from Lefty Frizzell to Hank Williams. In recent years she has opened for Ray LaMontagne and Ron Sexsmith. Her career is being shepherded locally by manager Stuart Dill, who helped arrange her initial trip to Music City. “The first time I came to Nashville, I wrote a No. 1 song, which is mad,” she exclaimed. BMI’s Jody Williams presented a guitar to commemorate the occasion.
UMG Nashville boss Mike Dungan took the stage and described an “ugly” race to the pinnacle of the radio charts, with the goal of securing back-to-back No. 1s for Little Big Town. “We went to war,” he said as he handed over pointed crystal trophies he jokingly referred to as the “impaler award.” In fact, UMG was so proud of the accomplishment that several out-of-town team members flew in for yesterday’s party.
“We live for that passion and energy,” exclaimed LBT’s Phillip Sweet as he toasted the radio promotion crew.
Hemby, who also had a writing credit on Little Big Town’s previous No. 1 “Pontoon,” was celebrating her fourth No. 1 yesterday. The hot-as-fire tunesmith has at least two other current singles: “Don’t Rush,” by Kelly Clarkson ft. Vince Gill, and “Downtown,” by Lady Antebellum.
Josh Van Valkenburg, who works with Hemby at Sony/ATV, saluted her with a series of quotes from her peers. Among the touching tributes describing her character and talents: “a unique truth,” “liked and respected,” and “literally making history with her words and music.”
Hemby thanked her loved ones, including hubby Mike Wrucke, and her music biz parents who taught her the importance of integrity.
Representatives from CRS, CMA and Avenue Bank also toasted the writers and artists. Several people thanked Little Big Town producer Jay Joyce, who was absent from the event.
“We like the way this feels,” summed Fairchild.
Here’s betting they have that feeling many more times.

Industry Ink (5-3-13)

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creative nation111Publishing company Creative Nation will partner with inner-city not-for-profit organization Preston Taylor Ministries to present a benefit concert.Songwriters Luke Laird, Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby, Maggie Chapman, Native Run, and MamaDear will perform at Puckett’s Downtown (500 Church Street) on May 29. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m.

The ticket price of $50 includes dinner and admission to the show, with all proceeds going to benefit the children of Preston Taylor Ministries. To reserve a seat in advance, call 615-770-2772.

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EJ Bernas

EJ Bernas


EJ Bernas has joined the Curb Promotion team. Beginning Monday (May 6), EJ can be contacted at [email protected]. In addition, current Promotion staff member, Samantha DePrez adds additional radio and syndication responsibilities for the label. Samantha can be reached at [email protected].
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ISC logo 2013The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced the winners for its 2013 contest. The ISC grand prize was awarded to Irvine, California songwriter Joshua Hanson (Yellow Red Sparks), for his folk song “Monsters With Misdemeanors.”
The Grand Prize includes $25,000 US cash and over $40,000 US in merchandise and services.The competition received over 20,000 entries from 119 countries.The winners were chosen by a prestigious panel of celebrity and industry judges including Tom Waits, Nas, Bernie Taupin, Robert Smith (The Cure), Tegan and Sara, McCoy Tyner, Martina McBride, John Mayall, Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records), and many others.
More than $150,000 US in cash and prizes will be shared by the winners. For a full list of winners, visit songwritingcompetition.com.

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aes logo111Nashville Mayor Karl Dean has joined the Nashville Section of the Audio Engineering Society in recognizing “Nashville Audio Engineer Week”, May 12 – 18, to coincide with the Nashville Recording Workshop +Expo and AudioMasters Benefit Golf Tournament events taking place that same week.
Nashville will again play host to attendees of two major professional audio industry events, which begins May 14 and 15 with the 4th Annual Nashville Recording Workshop +Expo. This annual event features practical presentations, workshops, and exhibits of pro audio equipment, and is designed for engineers working in home studios and top recording facilities.
This is followed by the 16th Annual AudioMasters Benefit Golf Tournament on May 16 and 17. For more information, visit theaudiomasters.org.

Big Yellow Dog Music Signs Jill Andrews

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Jill Andrews

Jill Andrews


Big Yellow Dog Music has signed singer-songwriter Jill Andrews to an exclusive songwriting deal.
Big Yellow Dog Music placed one of Andrews’ compositions, “Rust or Gold,” in a recent episode of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. The song is currently in the Top 10 on the iTunes Singer-songwriter singles chart.
Andrews is a former co-founder of the Everybodyfields, an alt-country group that released three albums. In 2009, Andrews released a self-titled EP, followed by the full-length project The Mirror in 2011.

 
 
 

AIMP Names Administrative Director

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Pictured: Denise Nichols (Primacy Firm), Walter Campbell (Big Garage Music), Heather Cook (Cook’n Up Music), Jewel Coburn (Ten Ten Music) and Kevin Lamb (peermusic)

AIMP Nashville leaders pictured (L-R): Denise Nichols (Primacy Firm), Walter Campbell (Big Garage Music), Heather Cook (Cook’n Up Music), Jewel Coburn (Ten Ten Music) and Kevin Lamb (peermusic)

The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Nashville Chapter has announced the addition of Heather Cook as Administrative Director. Cook has over 10 years corporate experience, is the owner of Cook’n Up Music and has been assisting AIMP as a volunteer during the past year. Cook replaces Jill Napier, who recently stepped down to accept a full-time position. Napier helped establish the Nashville Chapter of AIMP.

“Heather has been involved with the Nashville Chapter as a dedicated volunteer for over the past year. Not only does she have a good feel for how we operate, but also her enthusiasm is contagious! I know I speak for the full board when I say we are pleased to have her as our new AD, and are looking forward to working with her,” says Kevin Lamb, VP, peermusic Nashville; and President, AIMP Nashville Chapter.

AIMP Nashville’s mission is to present quarterly educational and networking events for independent publishers and the Nashville music community. AIMP is a non-profit organization with chapters in Los Angeles, New York and Nashville.