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Garth Brooks Will Launch SiriusXM Channel In September
Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks will launch his own SiriusXM channel on Sept. 8. This is the first time his music will be presented 24/7 in one place, on radio or online.
The Garth Channel, the new exclusive channel, will be curated and presented by Brooks. The channel will feature music from Brooks spanning four decades, along with songs from the artists that influenced his iconic career.
SiriusXM’s The Garth Channel will also include regularly hosted shows and behind-the-scenes commentary from Brooks, guest DJ specials hosted by Brooks’ fans and friends, live concert recordings and other rarities from Brooks’ treasured archives.
“It’s rare to be handed an opportunity that can grow as big as you can dream. That is exactly what SiriusXM has just done,” said Garth Brooks. “I speak for myself and the entire team when I say we are very grateful for this opportunity and very excited about its potential.”
“In music, there are few groundbreaking artists, but there’s only one Garth Brooks. We are thrilled to have him running his own full time channel at SiriusXM,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “And we are so excited that our subscribers will now get Garth in their cars 24/7 and have a place to get Garth on their phones and online—something that has not been available in the past. Garth’s addition to SiriusXM makes our country music offering second to none.”
The Garth Channel will debut on Sept. 8 on satellite and will also be available online and through the SiriusXM app.
CRB Elects Board of Directors For 2016-2017
The Country Radio Broadcasters recently elected its Board of Directors for 2016-2017.
Charlie Morgan, Sr. VP and Market Manager for Emmis Communications/Indianapolis, has been re-elected as President of the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. for the 2016-2017 term. In addition, R.J. Curtis (All Access Music Group) will return as Vice President and Beverlee Brannigan (Scripps Co.) will serve as Secretary.
Those elected and appointed to the Board include: Becky Brenner (Albright & O’Malley & Brenner Consulting), George Couri (Triple 8 Management), John Crenshaw (Cumulus Media), Mike Culotta, Ryan Dokke (Curb), Mike Dungan (UMG), Randy Goodman (Sony Nashville), Scott Huskey (Rusty Walker Programming Consultants, Inc.), Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media), Keith Kaufman (Center Stage Tour Promotions), Dave Kelly (Big Machine Label Group), Mike McVay (Cumulus Media), Charlie Morgan (Emmis Communications), Rod Phillips (iHeartCountry), John Shomby (Cumulus), Joel Raab (Joel Raab Country Radio/Media), and Annie Sandor (Capitol).
Returning to the Board with continuing terms are: Chuck Aly (Country Aircheck), Brannigan (Scripps Co.), Johnny Chiang (KKBQ-FM), R.J. Curtis (All Access Music Group), Andy Denemark (United Stations), John Esposito (Warner Music Nashville), Dan Halyburton (Falls Media Group), Clay Hunnicutt (Big Loud Records), Jeff Kapugi (WUSN-FM), Jon Loba (BBR Music Group), Nick Martin (Big River Broadcasting), Royce Risser (UMG), and Tim Roberts (WYCD).
Charlie Monk continues as a Lifetime Director Emeritus.
“I am honored to serve again as President of the CRB Board,” said Morgan. “This promises to be another important year for Country Radio Seminar. With Bill Mayne as our Executive Director, our terrific returning staff and the incoming board, I feel we are set up for success.”
Country Radio Seminar 2017 is set for Feb. 22-24, 2017 in downtown Nashville at the Omni Hotel.
Weekly Chart Report (7/1/16)
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Chase Rice Sends “Everybody We Know Does” To Radio
Chase Rice will ship a new single, “Everybody We Know Does,” to country radio on Tuesday (June 28).
Written by Jeremy Bussey and Travis Denning, the single draws more on his country influences than his previous radio release, “Whisper,” which was described at the time as a “kinetic, dubstep tune.”
“Everybody We Know Does” is now at digital retailers. The track comes from Rice’s upcoming album on Columbia Nashville/Dack Janiels Records.
“These last few years have been a whirlwind, being out on the road building our live show and working on new music for the next record. I’ve lived a lot and had some incredible experiences and opportunities, but I’ve also been spending some time out at my farm, just unplugging for a bit and reflecting on what music means to me and what it means to all of the people who have shown up and supported me over the years,” said Rice.
“That’s why this song, ‘Everybody We Know Does,’ is really special to me. We went in and recorded it with some of Nashville’s top studio musicians, so it’s our sound and our lives reflected in this song. It’s who we are, and that’s ultimately what brings us all together,” he added.
Industry Ink: Ten Ten Music Group, Warner/Chappell Production Music, CRB, Music Biz
Ten Ten Music Group Names Creative Manager
Jamie Bruno
Jamie Bruno has been named Creative Manager at Ten Ten Music Group. Bruno was previously an intern and then Creative Assistant, where she was responsible for catalog management and office management.
Barry Coburn, President of Ten Ten Music Group said, “Jamie began with Ten Ten as an intern and has now worked for over 2 years to earn this promotion. Her desire to succeed is infectious.”
Bruno will help represent Ten Ten’s roster which includes Dan Tyminski,Trent Summar, Dori, Porcelain Black, Paul Brady, and Johnny Lucas.
Warner/Chappell Production Music Earns 2016 PromaxBDA Local Gold Award
Warner/Chappell Production Music has won a 2016 PromaxBDA Local Gold Award, for Use of Original Music in a Promo. This is the second consecutive year Warner/Chappell Production Music has won in this category.
The winning piece, “Listen to Larry,” was created in conjunction with KTVT-TV, and was used to promote the accuracy and dependability of KTVT-TV’s weather broadcast.
Warner/Chappell Production Music’s President and CEO Randy Wachtler stated, “I’m thrilled this fantastic collaboration with KTVT-TV has won! We are proud to have been a part of this popular campaign.”
LANco Performs For CRB Board
Arista Nashville’s LANco performed for the CRB board this week in Nashville. Pictured above are board members, the five-man group and Sony Music Nashville execs and the Arista Nashville promo team.
Music Business Association’s Music Biz Conference To Return To Nashville In 2017
The Music Business Association has announced that Music Biz 2017 will return to Nashville for the third consecutive year from Monday, May 15, through Thursday, May 18, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. Registration will open in the fall.
Music Biz 2016, the Association’s second annual event in Nashville, drew about 1,500 attendees, an increase of more than 50 percent since moving the event to Music City.
Weekly Chart Report (6/24/16)
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Big Machine Label Group Adds Becca Walls For Big Machine Radio
Becca Walls
Becca Walls has been hired by Big Machine Label Group as Manager, Content and Host for Big Machine Radio.
Walls broadcasts a daily show on Big Machine Radio from Nashville in addition to live, on-location events such as the CMT Awards and Live From CMA Music Festival.
Big Machine Radio is a commercial-free, digital station featuring exclusive content from BMLG recording artists and is available on iHeart Radio, TuneIn and BigMachineRadio.com.
Walls previously hosted a midday show at WKDF/NASH-FM for 16 years.
“We all know what a professional Becca is at including the listener’s perspective as she interacts with the artists. With Becca, we will able to take full advantage of all the amazing content the BMLG team and artists provide,” said Dave Kelly, Director of Strategic Research. “We are continuing to grow access points for Big Machine Radio and are in the process of launching other forms of direct to consumer content delivery. Becca is the perfect person for the future of what we are building.”
“I am beyond excited to be part of the innovative and hard-working team at BMLG in a position that combines my passion for radio with my love of music and interviewing artists,” said Walls. “The opportunity to be creative and put all my skill sets to use is a dream scenario for me. In addition, I have always had a great respect for Scott Borchetta and am thrilled to be reunited with Dave Kelly, who was my OM/PD for several years at Citadel/Cumulus Nashville.”
Walls can be reached at [email protected] or at 615-574-7834.
In Pictures: Alyssa Micaela, Maren Morris, Kenny Chesney, Kane Brown
ACM Welcomes Alyssa Micaela
Photo (L-R): Pete Olson, Master Craft Management; Alyssa Micaela; Tiffany Moon, ACM; Liz Rose, Liz Rose Music. Photo: Michel Bourquard/Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music
The Academy of Country Music welcomed Warner/Chappell and Liz Rose Music recording artist Alyssa Micaela to the office while she was in Los Angeles. While at the Academy, Micaela performed her brand new single, “Getaway Car.”
Maren Morris Takes “My Church” To WTXT
Maren Morris stopped by radio station WTXT in Fayette, Alabama, while on tour with Keith Urban.
Pictured (L-R): Dollar Bill, morning host; Todd Robbins, PD; Maren Morris; Madison, morning host; Ellen Leffel, promotions; Lacey Walker; promotions; Tom Hanrahan, OM/PD
Kenny Chesney Visits WBEE During New York Tour Stop
Kenny Chesney met up with WBEE personnel at CMAC in Canandaigua, New York, earlier this month as part of his Spread The Love Tour.
Pictured (L-R): Columbia Nashville’s Cliff Blake, WBEE’s Billy Kidd, Chesney, WBEE’s Bob Barnett’s wife, Sandy, WBEE’s Steve Houseman and Bob Barnett.
Kane Brown Celebrates Hometown Show In Chattanooga, Tennessee
Kane Brown celebrated a packed out hometown show at Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee with WUSY and the RCA Nashville team. Brown’s new single is “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now.”
Pictured (L-R): Keith Gale, RCA Nashville; Parker Fowler, RCA Nashville, Melissa (Mo) Turner, WUSY; Kane Brown; Dex Poindexter, WUSY; Liz Sledge
Weekly Chart Report (6/17/16)
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