Industry Pics: Sony Music, Jake Owen, Ronnie Dunn, Watershed Festival

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Jake Owen, Sony Music Celebrate Madison Square Park Concert

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Picture (L-R) on the roof of the Sony’s new office building across from Madison Square Park: Julie Swidler, Executive Vice President Business Affairs and General Counsel, Sony Music Entertainment; Doug Morris, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment; Jake Owen; and, Kevin Kelleher, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Sony Music Entertainment.

RCA Nashville’s Jake Owen rocked New York City’s Madison Square Park Thursday (Aug. 4), with reportedly over 3,500 attendees at the summer monthly concert series, sponsored by Sony. Nash FM/WNSH Radio in New York was the presenter.

This event was the last one in a series of media appearances in New York during the launch of Owen’s new album, American Love, which released Friday, July 29.

 

NASH Icon’s Ronnie Dunn Premieres Latest Single

Pictured (L-R): America's Morning Show’s Blair Garner and Kelly Ford, Jay DeMarcus, Ronnie Dunn and America's Morning Show's Chuck Wicks.

Pictured (L-R): America’s Morning Show’s Blair Garner and Kelly Ford, Jay DeMarcus, Ronnie Dunn and America’s Morning Show’s Chuck Wicks.

NASH Icon artist Ronnie Dunn and his producer/Rascal Flatts bass player, Jay DeMarcus, stopped by America’s Morning Show to premiere his latest single, “Damn Drunk.”

 

Watershed Festival Celebrates Sold Out Weekend

Fans attend The Watershed Festival in The Gorge, Washington

Fans attend Watershed Festival in The Gorge, Washington

The fifth annual Watershed Festival launched on Friday, July 29 in The Gorge, Washington, as fans enjoyed the first country festival to host back-to-back weekends.

Fans enjoyed performances from Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Keith Urban, A Thousand Horses, Brothers Osborne, Brett Eldredge, Tyler Farr, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, David Nail, Jon Pardi, RaeLynn, Travis Tritt and more.

The fun returns on  Friday, Aug 5-7, where fans will be able to enjoy more of the distinguished and eclectic lineup.

Weekly Chart Report (8/5/16)

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Chris Lane Visits ‘MusicRow’ To Accept No. 1 Challenge Coin

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Chris Lane with members of the Big Loud Records and MusicRow teams.

Chris Lane with members of the Big Loud Records and MusicRow teams.

MusicRow presented Big Loud Records artist Chris Lane with his first MusicRow No. 1 Challenge Coin, to commemorate the chart-topping success of his single, “Fix.” Members of Lane’s label and radio promotion teams visited the MusicRow office on Wednesday, July 27 to celebrate the song’s success.

Pictured (L-R): MusicRow Chart Director Troy Stephenson, Chris Lane, and MusicRow Publisher/Owner Sherod Robertson.

Pictured (L-R): MusicRow Chart Director Troy Stephenson, Chris Lane, and MusicRow Publisher/Owner Sherod Robertson.

The track, written by Sarah Buxton, Jesse Frasure and Abe Stoklasa and produced by Joey Moi, topped the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart on July 21. The song was published by Round Hill Works, Big Loud Proud Crowd, Bux Tone Music, BMI/Rio Bravo Music, Inc., Telemitry Productions, and Year Of The Dog Music.

Pictured (L-R): Jerry Duncan Promotions' Jerry Duncan and Laura Prestage, Chris Lane, and Jerry Duncan Promotions' Lisa Smoot.

Pictured (L-R): Jerry Duncan Promotions’ Jerry Duncan and Laura Prestage, Chris Lane, and Jerry Duncan Promotions’ Lisa Smoot.

Over the years, challenge coins have marked significant occasions and commemorated outstanding individuals. Continuing this tradition since 2014, MusicRow distributes its No. 1 Challenge Coin to the artists and songwriters who have achieved a No. 1 hit on the CountryBreakout Chart.

Chris Lane’s full-length debut album Girl Problems releases Aug. 5.

Pictured (L-R): Big Loud Records' Clay Hunnicutt, Sweet Talk Publicity's Jensen Sussman, Chris Lane, Big Loud Records' Stacy Blythe, and MusicRow Magazine's Sherod Robertson

Pictured (L-R): Big Loud Records’ Clay Hunnicutt, Sweet Talk Publicity’s Jensen Sussman, Chris Lane, Big Loud Records’ Stacy Blythe, and MusicRow Magazine’s Sherod Robertson

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Brantley Gilbert Brings “The Weekend” To Country Radio

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Brantley Gilbert

Brantley Gilbert

Brantley Gilbert‘s new single, “The Weekend,” premiered Friday (July 22) on more than 140 iHeartCountry stations and on iHeartRadio’s digital and streaming services. The song’s official radio impact date is Aug. 8.

The Valory Music Co. artist co-wrote “The Weekend” with first-time collaborator Andrew DeRoberts. The song is the first track from Brantley’s upcoming album.

“When we hit the road this winter on the Blackout Tour, we were rolling through the Midwest, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Minnesota, and you see how hard people work—and how much they need to let it go when they get to Friday! All those people coming out to the shows and rocking hard; they meant business. I wanted to write a song that matched that intensity to kick back even harder than you work. That’s where ‘The Weekend’ comes from: all those people who came out and threw it down with us,” Gilbert said.

Industry Ink: Carnival Music, Dreamlined Entertainment, Prescription Songs, WMBA

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Carnival Music Introduces “Barnival” Songwriter Happy Hour

Dustin Christensen and Scooter Carusoe perform

Dustin Christensen and Scooter Carusoe perform during Carnival’s “Barnival” songwriter happy hour.

Carnival Music has launched a new performance space, dubbed Barnival, where the company will feature monthly writers rounds with their writers and special guests.

The first Barnival songwriter happy hour round took place July 14, and featured Carnival writers Scooter Carusoe and Dustin Christensen. The crowd was packed with writers, producers and publishing executives including Paul Worley, Kos Weaver, Forest Glen Whitehead, Sony’s Maragret Tomlin and Erik Peterson.

“It was so great to see Scooter, who has been such an important part of Carnival since our inception, sit right next to one of our newest writers, Dustin Christensen, and show people what Carnival is doing and that the song still matters,” said Carnival Music’s Frank Liddell.

 

Dreamlined Entertainment Group Inks Joint Venture With Prescription Songs

Kevin MaC

Kevin MaC

Keith Stegall‘s Dreamlined Entertainment Group has announced a joint venture with celebrated Prescription Songs (Katy Perry, Diplo and 50+ others) on the signing of writer/artist Kevin MaC. Virginia Beach native MaC’s first single “#Winning” is forthcoming. Promotion efforts will be helmed by Star Farm Nashville.

Stegall launched Dreamlined Entertainment Group earlier this year and last month announced a partnership with Star Farm Nashville to handle promotion and artist development for the company.

 

WMBA Supports Thistle Farms With Clothing Drive

(L-R): Rachel Cunningham, The Collective; Julia Grimoldi, Sony/ATV and WMBA Secretary; Dana Lalevee, NSAI and WMBA President; Katie Word, Sony/ATV; Nina Schollnick, Belmont Student; Macke Rodamaker, Belmont Student.

(Top, L-R): Rachel Cunningham, The Collective; Julia Grimoldi, Sony/ATV and WMBA Secretary; Dana Lalevee, NSAI and WMBA President; Katie Word, Sony/ATV; Nina Schollnick, Belmont Student; Macke Rodamaker, Belmont Student.

The Women’s Music Business Association (WMBA) sponsored a clothing drive and hosted a free shopping day for residents of Thistle Farms on Saturday, July 9. Donations were collected from the music industry community, including large donations from Big Machine Label Group and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, as well as individual WMBA members and others who saw our information posted on social media. WMBA also donated a new television set for the residents to enjoy.

Thistle Farms is a community of women who have survived prostitution, trafficking and addiction.  It includes a residential program and social enterprise for survivors and an education and outreach program for the public.  The social enterprise includes a Bath and Body Care Line,Shared Trade Global Marketplace, Thistle Stop Cafe and The Studios Workshop. To learn more about Thistle Farms visit thistlefarms.org.

Industry Pics: Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris

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Luke Bryan Reigns During Two Stadium Shows In Boston

Luke Bryan performs first two-night stadium stand at Gillette Stadium in Boston. Photo: Ethan Helms

Luke Bryan performs the first of two shows at Gillette Stadium near Boston. Photo: Ethan Helms

Luke Bryan entertained the masses during his two-night stand at Boston’s Gillette Stadium on Friday and Saturday (July 15-16). The shows mark the first of five stadiums Bryan will visit during his Kill The Lights Tour this year. Also on the bill were Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton, Dustin Lynch and DJ Rock.

 

Miranda Lambert Preps For “Vice” Single Release With iHeartMedia

Pictured (L-R): Zack Massey, iHeartMedia; Steve Hodges, Sony Music Nashville; Jackie Tigue, iHeartMedia; Miranda Lambert; Rod Phillips, iHeartMedial Keith Gale, Sony Music Nashville

Pictured (L-R): Zack Massey, iHeartMedia; Steve Hodges, Sony Music Nashville; Jackie Tigue, iHeartMedia; Miranda Lambert; Rod Phillips, iHeartMedial Keith Gale, Sony Music Nashville

Miranda Lambert geared up for the iHeartRadio World Premiere of her new single “Vice” with iHeartMedia’s Rod Phillips, Zack Massey, Jackie Tigue and Sony Music Nashville’s Steve Hodges and Keith Gale. She premiered the single on Monday afternoon (July 18).

 

Maren Morris Visits Ohio Radio Reps During RipCORD Tour

Pictured (L-R): Sue Wilson, WQMX PD; Cliff Blake, Columbia Nashville; Jody Wheatley, WQMX MD-Promotions; Maren Morris; Charley Connolly, WGAR PD; Ken Robold, EVP/COO, Sony Music Nashville; Keith Abrams WGAR/iHeartMedia VP.

Pictured (L-R): Sue Wilson, WQMX PD; Cliff Blake, Columbia Nashville; Jody Wheatley, WQMX MD-Promotions; Maren Morris; Charley Connolly, WGAR PD; Ken Robold, EVP/COO, Sony Music Nashville; Keith Abrams WGAR/iHeartMedia VP.

Maren Morris joined radio partners for the Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio stop of her cross-country trek on Keith Urban’s 2016 RipCORD World Tour on Friday (July 15). After wrapping her Midwest tour run, Morris perform her new single “80s Mercedes” on Monday night on Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Weekly Chart Report (7/15/16)

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Miranda Lambert Will Release “Vice” To Radio On Monday

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Miranda Lambert. Photo: Becky Fluke

Miranda Lambert. Photo: Becky Fluke

d974e284-5390-4695-a8cc-4d6593667335Miranda Lambert will release a new song, “Vice,” to country radio on Monday (July 18) at 2 p.m. CT. “Vice” was written by Lambert, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. The track was produced by Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf and Eric Masse.

Signed to RCA Nashville, Lambert is at work on her sixth album. She released her prior album, Platinum, in 2014. Singles from that album included “Automatic,” “Somethin’ Bad” (with Carrie Underwood) and “Little Red Wagon.”

She is currently on the road as a special guest of Kenny Chesney’s stadium tour. Upcoming concerts include Rogers, Arkansas, on Friday night (July 15) and Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday night. She is also headlining the Keeper of the Flame Tour this summer.