Country Radio Seminar 2016 To Feature Tim McGraw

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Tim McGraw.

Tim McGraw.

Tim McGraw has been announced as a featured guest speaker at the 2016 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. His program, Transcending / Evolving with Tim McGraw, will provide attendees with knowledge on how to rethink what you do, how you do it, and how to prioritize what’s important with your eye on the prize of a long career.

McGraw has had hit records for 21 years, which is a major accomplishment considering all of the changes within the industry in the last two decades. McGraw will share his insights and experiences on how he has evolved his career and stayed a relevant member of the country music industry.

CRS Executive Director Bill Mayne comments, “CRS strives to highlight the realities and potential of our careers, industry, and personal lives. Tim McGraw’s incredible career, talent, and life experience is one we can all learn large lessons from. He truly displays the significant impact one person can have, so much as an entertainer, singer, artist, actor, husband, father, humanitarian, great friend, and all of this at the highest level. This opportunity to hear Tim speak provides CRS attendees a true experience that is non-traditional and a rare CRS learning opportunity for us all!”

Country Radio Seminar will be held Monday, Feb. 8, through Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Omni Nashville. For more information, visit www.countryradioseminar.com.

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Nashville Entrepreneurs Enter Playlist Promotion Game

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crosshairlogoEntrepreneur Garrison Snell, with the Nashville-based company Gyrosity Projects, has now created Crosshair to be “the telephone book of Spotify playlists.”

Crosshair offers a DIY approach to searching and directly messaging Spotify playlist owners based on their number of followers, names of playlist owners, or by type of company/organization owns the playlist.

Crosshair has welcomed its first Nashville client and will continue to entertain the interest of four additional parties in the demo trial period. The reason for only five clients on the platform during the trial is to ensure rigorous testing before opening it to the public.

“We want to make sure every consumer experience with our products is of the highest quality, whether that is with our management clients, marketing clients or software products,” says Snell. “The idea for Crosshair came about when thinking about what basic tools could help artists build their businesses. Owning the ability to build relationships with playlisters should be a key part of an artist’s teams overall strategy. One of our primary goals is to create tools that we would want to use for our management clients. Crosshair is the first of many in this space for us.”

Pricing for Crosshair has yet to be determined when it fully rolls out in January. There is a small monthly fee to be involved in the trial period.

Playlist promotion for streaming services recently bubbled to the surface country artist Kane Brown. Brown is managed by Jay Frank, UMG’s Senior Vice President of Global Streaming Marketing. Frank has continued to operate DigMark, a consultancy firm appealing to creators of popular digital playlists. Frank’s company promotes across multiple platforms and has an in-house promotions team.

Crosshair founder Snell can be reached by email at [email protected]. Learn more at gyrosityprojects.co.

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Penny Mitchell Joins Promotions Team for Stoney Creek Records

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Penny Mitchell has been named Northeast Director of Regional Promotions for Stoney Creek Records, an imprint of BBR Music Group.

Mitchell will report directly to Chris Loss, VP of Promotion for Stoney Creek Records. The label’s roster includes Thompson Square, Randy Houser, Parmalee, Lindsay Ell, and David Fanning.

Mitchell dropped out of nursing school to pursue a career in radio in 1982. The experienced radio veteran has worked all over Colorado including stops at KCCY FM/Pueblo, KEYQ FM/Vail, KSTR FM/Grand Junction, and KHOW FM/Denver.

In 1992, Mitchell joined Jones Radio Networks where she served as APD/MD of Mainstream Country, PD of Mainstream and PD of Hot Country in addition to being an on-air personality.

“I am so thankful for this opportunity to work with the best of the best. Benny Brown has put together the most amazing group of people and I am honored to join Jon Loba, Carson James, Chris Loss and the rest of the Stoney Creek Records family,” Mitchell said. “I am elated to begin this new phase of my career!”

“For over 30 years in Country Radio, Penny Mitchell has played an integral part in breaking and developing stars,” Loss said. “We’re thrilled that Penny will be continuing to do that with Stoney Creek Records and BBR Music Group!”

Mitchell’s new position is effective immediately. She can be reached at (720) 737-9329 or at [email protected].

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Edison Research To Present Study Results At CRS 2016

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Edison Research will present findings of a research study during Country Radio Seminar 2016 on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Omni Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tenn. Edison’s Larry Rosin and Megan Lazovick will present the study, “What Content Makes Country Radio Matter?”

Edison surveyed more than 1,500 listeners about their content preferences and conducted dozens of one-on-one interviews in three different markets. The study will answer questions such as, How can Country radio distinguish itself by being relevant? What do radio listeners want to hear when your talent cracks the mic? Is it live? Is it local? Is it community service? Is it continuous music? When listeners choose between all of the delivery systems available today, including broadcast radio, streaming services, subscription models, and all the other technologies available: what motivates the decision? Is Country radio their companion by choice, by curation, by convenience, or by default?

“At a time when there are more delivery systems available for content, this study truly breaks ground in determining the consumers’ primary content desires and especially why they choose radio for that specific content delivery daily across America” said Edison President Larry Rosin.

For more information, visit countryradioseminar.com.

Save The Date: MusicRow’s 2016 ‘Country Radio Meet & Greet and CountryBreakout Awards’

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MusicRow Magazine announces the date for its 2016 Country Radio Meet & Greet and CountryBreakout Awards.

The invitation-only event will welcome MusicRow subscribed members and radio executives in downtown Nashville on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, beginning at 1 p.m. Invitations requesting RSVPs will be sent in January.

The ceremony occurs before Country Radio Seminar which attracts radio broadcasters from across the country for events Feb. 8-11, 2016.

MusicRow‘s afternoon will include the presentation of the MusicRow CountryBreakout Awards. Given annually, these honors recognize artists who earned the most airplay on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart during the preceding year. For 14 years, the CountryBreakout Chart has led the market for country radio’s secondary stations. Additionally, the event will feature performances from some of country music’s most promising rising artists.

“The value of the MusicRow chart is greater than it has ever been before,” says MusicRow Publisher/Owner Sherod Robertson. “We are proud to pay homage to this important segment of our radio industry. Not only does the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart give insight to radio’s future trends, but it provides a fluid platform for established artists to expand success and allows new artists to begin their careers and create initial momentum.”

In-depth profiles of the yet-to-be-revealed awards winners will be included in the February/March 2016 edition of MusicRow Magazine, set to debut at the awards ceremony. Copies of the print issue will be available for attendees. MusicRow paid subscribers will receive copies by mail. Magazines are also available for purchase anytime at musicrow.com or the magazine’s 17th Avenue headquarters in Nashville.

Read more about last year’s exciting event:

Bobby Karl Works the 2015 Country Radio Meet & Greet

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John Marks Joins Spotify

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John Marks has joined Spotify in the role of Global Senior Editor/Music Programmer, Country, MusicRow has confirmed.

Marks will be based in Nashville, where he will be responsible for curating Spotify’s country playlists, allowing him to promote country music globally. Prior to joining Spotify, he was SiriusXM Sr. Director of Country Programming.

“This is such an amazing ‘build it from the ground floor’ opportunity and I’m grateful to Spotify for the opportunity to develop their country platform worldwide,” Marks told MusicRow.

Marks announced that he was leaving SiriusXM in September. During his time at SiriusXM, Marks became known for helping to break promising new talent including Florida Georgia Line, Brandy Clark, Chase Rice and others.

Marks’ new position takes effect immediately. He can be contacted at [email protected].

Big Loud Records Expands to Canada, Hires Brianne Deslippe

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Brianne Deslippe. Photo: Leo Gomez

Brianne Deslippe. Photo: Leo Gomez

Big Loud Records has hired Brianne Deslippe as General Manager and National Director of Promotion, Canada. Big Loud Records will open its Canadian office in Toronto on Nov. 23, in partnership with Universal Music Canada. Deslippe will work from the label’s Canadian headquarters, and will report directly to label president Clay Hunnicutt.

“Brianne’s reputation, relationships, and expertise in Canada and beyond is unmatched,” says Hunnicutt. “We could not be more thrilled to have someone of her caliber leading Big Loud Records Canada. She is the perfect person to direct our efforts, support our artists and find new talent. Now this is a true international alliance!”

“I’ve only had the opportunity to work closely with Brianne a short time but her energy, knowledge, and dedication are immediately apparent,” says Jeffrey Remedios, President and CEO of Universal Music Canada. “I applaud Big Loud on their savvy hire and congratulate Brianne on this well-deserved opportunity. I’m very happy to continue working together with the Big Loud family in our ongoing partnership.”

Deslippe’s previous career stops include Country Format Supervisor at Universal Music Canada, representing Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Dallas Smith, and Johnny Reid. She also served as National Promotion Director at Open Road Recordings and eOne Music Canada. The Windsor, Ontario native is a four-time nominee for CCMA Record Company Person of the Year.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Big Loud team in various capacities over the years and I have always admired their talent, drive and innovative approach,” Deslippe says. “With the launch of Big Loud Records, I believe they have created something very special. It’s an honor to have been asked to join their team and I look forward to furthering all of the label’s efforts and artists in the Canadian market.”

Deslippe joins the newly announced stateside promotion team comprised of David Clapper, Southeast Region; Nikki Jimenez, Northeast Region; Dave Kirth, West Coast Region, led by National Director of Promotion Stacy Blythe and Hunnicutt.

Big Loud Records is the newly launched label founded by manager Seth England, producer Joey Moi, songwriter Craig Wiseman, manager Kevin “Chief” Zaruk and Hunnicutt. The label roster includes Chris Lane (“Fix”) and Dallas Smith (“Kids With Cars”).

Deslippe can be reached at [email protected] or at 416-908-1717.