[Updated]: Lifenotes: Services Announced for Radio Promotion Vet David Haley

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Radio promotion veteran Kermit David Haley passed away on May 3, 2014 in Oxford, Miss. He was 56.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, Miss. The funeral will be Wednesday, May 7 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in McCarley, Miss. Visitation at the church will be held at 2 p.m. with a graveside service following at Hickory Grove Cemetery at 3 p.m. The service will be officiated by Reverend Lanny Haley. Pallbearers are Bob Haley, Glenn Haley, Brandon Haley, Locke Bennett, Lane Bennett, Haley Bennett, Darren Elliott and Shane Allen Sakkinen.
A Nashville memorial service is currently in the works.
Haley’s Country music industry career began at age 17, when he accepted a position as a weekend DJ at WJXN in Jackson, Miss. While attending Hinds Community College, he was an evening DJ at WJQS in Jackson; he rose to the position of Program Director at that station.
Haley moved to Nashville in 1984 at age 28. He held radio promotion roles at various labels, including 17 years with MCA Nashville, where he rose to VP, Promotion. He followed his time at MCA with roles at Equity, InstiGator, Edgehill, and Tenacity.
He greatly influenced the careers of numerous artists, including Reba, Little Big Town, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Trisha Yearwood, George Strait, Aaron Watson and others. Among industry colleagues and co-workers, Haley was known for his tireless work ethic, positive spirit, humor and zest for life. While Haley had the drive to be successful in a competitive industry, friends also spoke of his kind and gentle demeanor.
Haley suffered a stroke in 2011, but his positive outlook never diminished. He retired and relocated to Oxford, Miss. in 2013, in order to be close to family.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Kate Brunson Haley. He is survived by his daughter Crystal Haley Polk and her husband Jeffery, his sister Brenda Haley Davis and her husband Charles, as well as numerous cousins and a multitude of friends.
Nashville has seen an outpouring of love from family, friends, artists and industry members; Vince Gill dedicated “Go Rest High On That Mountain” to Haley during a weekend performance on the Grand Ole Opry.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 940 County Road 81, McCarley, MS 38943; Music Health Alliance or the pet rescue organization of your choice.

Show Dog-Universal Welcomes Schuld to Promotions Team

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Joe Schuld

Joe Schuld has been hired as the Mid-West Regional Promotion and Marketing Director for the Show Dog – Universal Music roster. Schuld most recently held a similar role at Average Joes, previously worked New Revolution and pop/rock promotion at Columbia Records. SDU’s Nathan Cruise will move to the Southeast region.

“Having worked with Joe in the past, I know he will bring energy, passion, and a wealth of knowledge to the SDU team.” said Show Dog – Universal Music’s VP Promotion & Radio Marketing, Tom Baldrica.

The company’s roster features Superstar Toby Keith as well as new artists Joel Crouse, JT Hodges, Krystal Keith, Native Run and Josh Thompson.

MusicRowLife: David Haley Remains In Critical Condition

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David Haley


Radio promotion veteran David Haley remains unconscious and on life support at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Miss., after suffering a stroke earlier this week.
Complications have placed him in critical condition.
Haley retired from the music business last year and relocated to Jackson, Miss. His industry career includes time at MCA, Warner Bros., Tenacity, Equity, edgeHill Music/Media, and Instigator. During his time at MCA, the label’s roster included Reba, Trisha Yearwood, George Strait, Gary Allan and others. He has also worked with artists including Little Big Town and Blake Shelton. He has previously served on the board of the Country Radio Broadcasters and has taken part in Leadership Music.
MusicRow‘s staff sends thoughts and prayers to Haley and his family.

WMN Taps Regional Anna Cage

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Anna Cage


Warner Music Nashville has announced the appointment of Anna Cage to Regional Promotion Manager – Midwest/Northeast for Team W.A.R.
She joins the staff from Emblem Music Group where she worked in artist management alongside Dean Serletic and Matt Serletic. Among the artists Cage worked with are Emblem/Warner Bros. vocal group Gloriana and rock act DUGAS. 
“We are thrilled to have Anna join the W.A.R. team. She brings a special brand of passion and enthusiasm to our staff. We know she’ll fit right in,” said Chris Palmer, Vice President, Promotion for the W.A.R. team.
Cage also previously worked in marketing, including a stint at a Nashville-based subsidiary of Smith & Wesson, so Palmer warns that she is armed and dangerous.
Reach her at [email protected] or 615-214-1459.

Industry Ink (4/29/14)

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Montine Felso


Warner Music Group publicist Montine Felso has left WMN to return to California. No replacement has been named at this time. Felso can be reached at 213-952-2157 or at [email protected].

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Jeff Brown

Cumulus Media has appointed Jeff Brown as Sr. VP, Cumulus Corporate. Brown will oversee regional operations in 26 Cumulus markets. He will report to Exec. VP Jon Pinch. Brown previously served as VP and Market Manager for Cumulus/Atlanta. Prior to his work with Cumulus, Brown spent 15 years with Entercom Communications, with posts in Boston, Portland and Norfolk.

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The Copyright Society of the South‘s monthly member luncheon welcomed Michael Huppe, CEO and President of SoundExchange. Huppe discussed top issues facing content owners including the federal copyright protection for pre-1972 sound recordings, the underpayment suit against SiriusXM, and performance rights for AM/FM radio domestically.

Pictured (L-R): Copyright Society of the South Treasurer, Denise Stevens; Chairman, John Barker; Michael Huppe of SoundExchange; Copyright Society of the South Vice Chairman, Jill Napier and board member Karl Braun. Photo: Kathryn Graham

Pictured (L-R): Copyright Society of the South Treasurer, Denise Stevens; Chairman, John Barker; Michael Huppe of SoundExchange; Copyright Society of the South Vice Chairman, Jill Napier and board member Karl Braun. Photo: Kathryn Graham

Country Radio Seminar 2015 Dates Announced

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Country Radio Seminar 2015 will be held Feb. 25-27 at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn.
“One of the first signs of spring is Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, and again in 2015, CRS will launch the year in country radio and music,” said CRS President, Charlie Morgan. “Again this year, our event will kick-off on Wednesday, February 25 and run through our New Faces Show on Friday night, February 27.”
The 2014-2015 CRS Agenda Committee, which will oversee the agenda for CRS 2015, was recently announced. Jeff Green (Partner/Stone Door Media Lab) will serve as Chairman and Tom Hanrahan (Regional Program Manager/Clear Channel Media and Entertainment) and John Trapane (SW Regional/EMI Nashville) were both named Co-Vice Chairman.

Signings & Hirings (4/28/14)

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cumulus-logo-222featuredBrian Thomas has joined Cumulus Media as Corporate Program Director and as Program Director for NASH FM in New York. Thomas joins Cumulus from CBS, where was was most recently National VP of Classic Hits Programming, Program Director of Country-formatted WQYK and Classic Hits, WRBQ, and VP of Programming in Tampa.
In his new role, Thomas will focus on several formats, and he will be based in New York City.
John Dickey, Cumulus Executive Vice President & Co-Chief Operating Officer, said, “Brian Thomas is an incredible programming talent and brings a successful track record in New York to NASH FM New York. His experience and credibility will be great assets to the creative and leadership capital that Cumulus is cultivating for the benefit of our audiences and customers.”

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Mikel Knight


Triple 7 Public Relations has signed on to represent label exec and recording artist Mikel Knight. Knight’s blend of Country and Urban music has sold more than 300,000 albums, and has been featured on MTV’s Buck Wild.

Two Exit In Average Joes Restructuring

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average joes entertaiment1111Average Joes West Coast regional Gwen Foster and Midwest regional Joe Schuld have exited their posts at the company, MusicRow has confirmed; their roles were eliminated during a recent company restructuring.
“We are still engaging in radio stations, but not in the traditional record label way,” VP, Marketing & Promotions Tony Morreale tells MusicRow. “It will be more tactical and in market-by-market basis. Unfortunately, that means we don’t need a full promotions staff. When people see a label’s radio promotions department changing, especially a small label, they think the label is closing up shop, and that is certainly not the case here. We have some great things coming up.”
Foster can be reached at 480-495-2209, while Schuld can be reached at 615-497-3892.

WMN Appoints Bright As National Director of Promotion

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Katie Bright


Katie Bright has been appointed National Director of Promotion at Warner Music Nashville. Bright began her tenure at WMN in March 2012 as Regional Promotion Manager for the Midwest/Northeast, and has been part of the radio promotions team that accumulated 11 No. 1 records in the past two years. She will relocate to Nashville for her new role.
“Katie has proven every day why she is the perfect candidate for this position. Her work ethic and relationships at radio are unparalleled and we are beyond excited that she is joining the National team,” said Kristen Williams, Vice President, National Promotion for the WMN team.
Prior to Warner Music Nashville, Bright worked in radio where she was part of an award-winning morning show in Eau Claire, Wis. In 2010, she joined Gerry House and The House Foundation at WSIX in Nashville and in 2011 made the leap from radio to record promotion, working for Diane Richey Promotions.

Weekly Chart Report (4/18/14)

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