Publishing News (6/06/12)

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The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Nashville Chapter and Fifth Third Bank will present “Music In Advertising: What Works – What Doesn’t and How To Get In The Game,” a panel for those interested in commercial song placement, on Monday, June 11, 4-6 pm at Cabana. Panelists work with global brands such as Amazon, Chevy, Coke, NFL, Super Bowl, Nokia and include Amy Rose (Grey), John Meililo (Meililo Music), Karen Macmillan (Nettwerk Music Group), Sarah Gavigan (Sarah Gavigan Music). Craig Currier of peermusic will serve as moderator. Only a few seats remain. Visit aimp.org to reserve a spot.

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Ryan Hurd has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group – Nashville.

(L-R): Robert Filhart (ASCAP), Chip Petree (Attorney), Kent Earls (UMPG), Ryan Beuschel (ASCAP), seated Freeman Wizer (UMPG), and Ryan Hurd.

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George Canyon

ole has inked a co-publishing and worldwide administration deal with Canadian country singer/actor George Canyon. Notable copyrights in this agreement include “Pretty Drunk Out Tonight,” “Just Like You,” and “Let It Out,” among others. Also included is Canyon’s recently released single “Saddle Up.” His next studio album is slated for a fall release.

“We are proud that George has chosen ole as his music publisher, and are looking forward to working closely with Team Canyon on his future music and film projects,” says ole President Michael McCarty. “This signing further underscores our commitment to publishing the greatest stars in Canadian country music.”

Two-For-One Party Celebrates Shelton and Lambert No. 1s

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(L-R) back: Sony Music Nashville’s Gary Overton, ASCAP’s LeAnn Phelan, producer Scott Hendricks, Warner Music’s John Esposito, Ashley Monroe, Wrensong Publishing’s Ree Guyer, BMI’s Jody Williams, Disney Music Publishing Nashville’s Kos Weaver, ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Big Loud Shirt Publishing’s Craig Wiseman, Starstruck Entertainment’s Brandon Blackstock, BMI’s Clay Bradley, Avenue Bank’s Ron Cox. FRONT: Blake Shelton; Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, Jessi Alexander, and Rodney Clawson. Photo: Rick Diamond

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert recently celebrated their respective No. 1 hits “Drink On It” and “Over You” at A Cowboy Town in Whites Creek, TN.

Hosted by ASCAP and BMI, the event honored “Drink On It” writers Jon Randall, Rodney Clawson and Jessi Alexander and singer Shelton for earning his sixth consecutive No. 1 and 11th career No. 1.

Shelton was also honored along with Lambert for “Over You,” which is the couple’s first No. 1 co-write. The song is Lambert’s fourth career No. 1.

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Kip Raines

Southern Crossroads Music, in association with Pat Finch Music Publishing, has signed songwriter Kip Raines to a co-publishing deal. Raines’ catalog includes Tim McGraw’s No. 1 “One of These Days (I’m Gonna Love Me),” Van Zant’s hit “Help Somebody,” and cuts by Clay Walker and Bucky Covington.

Finch serves as head of Nashville operations for Southern Crossroads, and also owns his namesake publishing company. “Kip brings a freshness and individuality to everything he does,” said Finch. “And I’m looking forward to great success and a long working relationship with him.”

Souther Crossroads CEO Steve McMellon added, “This is a major coup for us. Kip is a stellar writer and a really great addition to the Nashville roster.” Raines joins Greg Becker and Bobby Terry on the Southern Crossroads roster.

“Pat represents the best of both worlds for a songwriter; he’s a lifelong musician with a great instinct for matching songs and artists,” said Raines. “And Steve’s passion and vision for SCM is contagious.”

James House

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Evelyn Shriver and Susan Nadler have renamed their publishing venture Notorious Women Music. The company is home to songwriter James House (“Ain’t That Lonely Yet,” “Broken Wing”) who co-wrote The Mavericks’ new single “Born To Be Blue” with the band’s singer Raul Malo. Also, “Get Lucky” penned by House and John Brannen will be used on the June 27 episode of HBO’s True Blood.

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New Haven Records President Ken Harding and RSI Music Group President Bob Rodgers have announced the signing of award-winning singer and keyboardist Gordon Mote to Nashville-based New Haven Records. The label will release Mote’s next project, Songs I Grew Up Singing, on July 17. Mote is a past winner of MusicRow’sTop 10 Album All-Star Musician award. New Haven is the home of Gold City, Chicago Mass Choir and The Country Music Hall of Fame Gospel Series.

Pictured (L-R): Vince Wilcox, director of marketing for New Haven; Bob Rodgers, president of RSI Music Group; Michael Puryear, publisher, Harding Music Group/Final Four Music; and Ken Harding, president of New Haven Records and Harding Music Group. (New Haven Records photo)

All About Music Retreat Returns To Nashville

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The 12th Annual All About Music TV and Film Retreat will return to Nashville June 11-13, bringing together artists with film/TV music supervisors.

Artists participating in this year’s retreat include Show Dog-Universal’s JT Hodges, indie rock band Moon Taxi, and The So Manys (whose song “Not the End” was featured in the Glee season 3 finale). Attending music supervisors represent CBS, E! Entertainment, Sony Pictures, and Chop Shop among others.

Ocean Way Studio will host attendees for “SongCamps” where music supervisors will collaborate with artists to write and record compositions and engage in discussion about the process of placing songs. Nightly showcases will take place at The Rutledge beginning at 7 pm, and are open to the public.

More info here.

Dates Announced For ASCAP and BMI Country Awards

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ASCAP and BMI have announced the dates for their annual Country Awards banquets, which open a busy week that will culminate in the 46th Annual Country Music Association Awards Thursday, Nov. 1.

ASCAP will host its 50th Annual Country Music Awards Monday, October 29 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. The invitation-only gala will honor the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s most performed country songs from April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012 and award the Country Songwriter of the Year, Songwriter/Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Publisher of the Year. Attendees will also be treated to live performances of the top five most performed songs of the year.

“We are very proud to honor the songwriters, publishers and artists behind Country music’s biggest hits. It truly is an honor to recognize the incredible achievements of our uniquely talented songwriting community,” said Marc Driskill, Vice President and General Manager, ASCAP Nashville.

The following day, Tuesday, October 30, BMI will host its 60th Annual BMI Country Awards at the company’s Music Row offices. In addition to saluting the 50 most-performed country songs in BMI’s repertoire, the invitation-only event will also name the Country Song, Songwriter, and Publisher of the Year.

EMI Music Publishing Hosts Open House

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EMI Music Publishing held an open house on Wednesday, May 30 to give music industry colleagues the opportunity to see the company’s newly remodeled offices. The new digs boast a clean, modern style and a built-in table that was once a workbench owned by Guy Clark. Attendees dined on Southern cuisine and were treated to a special performance by Clark with accompaniment from Verlon Thompson and Shawn Camp.

(L-R): EMI Music Publishing CEO Roger Faxon, Guy Clark, Executive VP/GM Ben Vaughn, President Jon Platt

EMI Music Publishing staff at the company's open house

Photo: BPG’s Stegall Honored With Million-Air Certificates

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BMI recently presented Bigger Picture Group Chairman and Chief Creative Officer Keith Stegall with Million-Air certificates to recognize his hit songs “I Do (Cherish You)” and “We’re In This Love Together.” “I Do (Cherish You),” written by Stegall with Dan Hill, was recorded by both Mark Wills and 98 Degrees and has 4 million performances to date. “We’re In This Love Together,” which Stegall wrote with Roger Murrah, was recorded by jazz singer Al Jarreau and has 3 million respective broadcasts to date.

Stegall’s work as a producer has spawned more than 20 platinum and multi-platinum albums, including recordings by Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, and Zac Brown Band.

“I came to Nashville to do one thing and that was to learn to write songs,” said Stegall. “I accidentally became a record producer, but I’m always a songwriter at heart.”

(L-R): BMI Vice President of Writer-Publisher Relations Jody Williams; Bigger Picture Group Chairman & Chief Creative Officer Keith Stegall; BMI Director of Writer-Publisher Relations Bradley Collins. Photo: Drew Maynard

In other Bigger Picture news, BPG singer/songwriter Ryan Kinder recently signed with SESAC for representation. Kinder is currently working on his full-length album, due for release later in 2012.

(L-R): Bigger Picture’s Alan Kates, producer/Bigger Picture Chairman Keith Stegall, Kinder, SESAC’s Dennis Lord and Bigger Picture’s Nick Garvin and Jeff Carlton. Photo: Peyton Hoge

Earls and Molinar To Lead Big Machine Publishing Venture

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The Big Machine Label Group has announced the launch of Big Machine Music, an expansion and re-branding of the label’s existing publishing company Super 98 Music. Music publishing veterans Mike Molinar and Martha Earls will lead the new venture, overseeing songwriter signings, artist/writer and catalog growth.

“Mike & Martha are perfectly aligned with our strategy of development and vision on how to build out Big Machine Music. I’m really thrilled that they are bringing their passion and expertise as they join us and put our company squarely into the publishing world,” said Big Machine Label Group President and CEO Scott Borchetta.

Earls and Molinar have a combined 30-plus years experience with Nashville publishing companies. Most recently, the two partnered in the boutique publishing and writer/artist management company Effusion Entertainment, which developed Republic Nashville’s Greg Bates through a joint venture with Super 98 Music.

Prior to Effusion, Molinar and Earls were partners in Elevation Music Publishing, which generated the hit “Easy” by Rascal Flatts with Natasha Bedingfield. Additionally, the company placed songs with Brantley Gilbert, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and more.

“Martha and I are honored to extend Scott’s vision into our incredible songwriting community. With the horsepower of the entire Big Machine team, we look forward to the opportunities that we can collectively offer our current and future songwriters and artist/writers,” says Molinar, who will serve as Vice President of Creative.

Big Machine Music Publishing artist/writers include The Valory Music Co.’s Justin Moore, Republic Nashville’s Sunny Sweeney and Greg Bates and Broken Bow’s Dustin Lynch. Additionally, Effusion’s writer management clients will be represented through Big Machine Music Publishing.

Earls will also continue day to day management duties for Bates.

This is the latest in a series of big announcements for BMLG, following the recent addition of superstar Tim McGraw to the roster, and the company’s sponsorship of Indianapolis 500 winning driver Dario Franchitti.

Industry Ink Thursday (5/24)

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Entrepreneur Christina Rahm Cook and Dan Hodges Music, LLC have entered into a joint publishing agreement and signed songwriter Chad Raymon. Hodges says, “I’ve worked with Chad for some time and Christina has followed his career closely. We are both thrilled with the opportunity to work with him long term.” DHM Administration, a division of Dan Hodges Music, LLC has been assigned worldwide administration rights for the venture. Pictured (L-R): Brittany Spyksma, Christina Cook, Chad Raymon, Dan Hodges, Susan Hodges. Photo: Robbie Quinn

Jake Dungan

• [Updated] Congrats to Jane and Mike Dungan on yesterday’s (5/23) birth of their first grandchild. Jacob “Jake” Graham Dungan was born at 2:17 p.m. to Jennifer and Chris Dungan. He weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz. and is 21 inches long.

• Joe Nichols and Show Dog-Universal have parted ways.

• Warner Music Nashville’s Pickin’ On The Patio returns for the summer tonight (5/24) with a performance by Charlie Worsham. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and show starts at 5:30 p.m. The series will be held the fourth Thursday of every month, from May to October, on the WMN Patio.

Aderra Media Works, which makes collectible flash drives with exclusive pre-loaded content, is expanding into the country market with a Nashville office. Drives can come with concert footage and recordings, behind-the-scenes video, unreleased tracks, or an entire catalog of albums. They can also be used for regular USB storage, and feature technology that allows for future materials to be updated onto the device. www.AderraMediaWorks.com

• Black River Entertainment’s Dawn Delvo is working to be the first woman in Nashville to raise $100,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through her Woman Of The Year campaign. She recently hosted a successful All Access For LLS Celebrity eBay Auction and is collecting donations through June 7 at www.allaccessforlls.com. Email her at [email protected] or find her on Facebook.

• Dwight Yoakam will give the Superstar Keynote Q&A at the 3rd Annual Billboard Country Music Summit, set for June 4-5 at the Cannery Ballroom in Nashville. He joins a growing slate of speakers and panelists, including Luke Bryan and Willie Nelson.

• A new restaurant is coming to midtown/Music Row. Bishops Hot Chix will be at 112 19th Ave. S., according to the Nashville Post.

The May installment of ASCAP's popular monthly showcase series at The Bluebird Cafe featured Young Guns Publishing songwriters Cyndi Thomson, Gimm+Icky, Ben Reno, Cassidy Ford, Kimberly Paige and Phoebe Sharp. Young Guns Publishing, a division of Ramblin' Music, was founded in May 2011. Pictured (L-R): ASCAP's Mike Sistad, Jeff Garrison of Gimm+Icky, Ben Reno, Kimberly Paige, Pheobe Sharp, Tripp Weir of Gimm+Icky, Cyndi Thomson, Cassidy Ford and Ramblin' Music President Cliff Downs

AIMP Nashville Chapter to Present Music Advertising Panel

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The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Nashville Chapter and Fifth Third Bank will present a panel discussion called “Music In Advertising: What Works – What Doesn’t and How to Get in the Game” Monday, June 11 from 4-6 pm at Cabana.

The panel will convene industry experts to discuss the process of music selection for commercial advertising, strategies for pitching, and rights and fee structures. Participating panelists include Amy Rosen (Grey, New York); John Meililo (Meililo Music, New York); Karen Macmillan (Nettwerk Music Group, Los Angeles/New York/London); Sarah Gavigan (Sarah Gavigan Music, Nashville). These individuals have worked with leading global brands including Amazon, Chevy, Coke, NFL Super Bowl, Nokia, Apple and more. Craig Currier of peermusic will moderate the discussion.

To register for this event or to find out more about AIMP membership, visit aimp.org.