'Last Summer on Earth' Tour Coming To Nashville

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summerThe Last Summer on Earth tour, featuring Barenaked Ladies, Guster and Ben Folds Five, will visit Nashville’s Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel on July 13. The outing promotes environmentally sustainable music tours.
Each of the concert venues will include an interactive “Eco-Village” where fans can learn about ways to protect the environment and fight climate disruption. One of the issues that concert-goers can learn about is the risks of illegal logging and the importance of the Lacey Act, which prohibits the import of illegally trafficked wildlife species, plants and wood.
“As musicians, it’s important for us to know where the wood in our guitars, drumsticks, and other instruments comes from — and whether it got here legally,” said Guster’s Adam Gardner, a co-founder of non-profit REVERB which strives to make music tours more environmentally friendly.
REVERB is working with the Environmental Investigation Agency and the Sierra Club to raise awareness of the importance of the Lacey Act at the Eco-Villages.
The tour will run through July 30 in Brooklyn, NY.

AEG, MGM Building 20,000-Seat Las Vegas Arena

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_0722_aeg_logo-1AEG and MGM Resorts International have formalized details in a joint venture to build a 20,000-seat indoor arena in Las Vegas. The arena will be part of a revitalization of the area between New York-New York and Monte Carlo Resorts, extending from Las Vegas Blvd to Frank Sinatra Drive.
The arena is expected to break ground in summer 2014, with a grand opening expected in spring 2016. The project is expected to cost approximately $350 million.
Dan Beckerman, President & Chief Executive Officer, AEG, said, “After spending many years exploring a variety of arena opportunities in Las Vegas, we are excited to have consummated a partnership with MGM Resorts International, the leading gaming and hospitality company, to begin designing and building a state-of-the-art arena on such an ideally located site. Bringing together the knowledge, experience and assets of our respective organizations, we will create an arena that offers fans the best live entertainment experience.”

Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes Bringing Shows to Nashville

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blake shelton 2013Blake Shelton‘s Ten Times Crazier Tour will visit Nashville on Saturday, Sept. 14. The concert will be held at the Bridgestone Arena and will feature Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer.
Tickets to the upcoming show go on sale Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $54.75, $39.75 and $25.00 plus applicable service fees and can be purchased at livenation.com, at the Bridgestone Arena box office or by phone at 800-745-3000.

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hunter-hayes-new-photofeaturedHunter Hayes sold out both of his Let’s Be Crazy tour dates at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The appearances, which sold out in under an hour, will take place on Oct. 18 and 19.
“One night at the Ryman is something I’ve dreamed about for a long time,” says Hayes. “It makes it even better that we get to do two, and the fact that they sold out that quick is just such a thrill. I’m so excited! This pretty much guarantees it’s going to be crazy!”
The concerts will include Hayes’ Warner Bros. labelmate Ashley Monroe.
 

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Industry Ink (6-12-13)

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A derisive advertisement against CAA.


Creative Artists Agency (CAA) was the object of a derisive advertising campaign on Tuesday (June 11) in Los Angeles. The campaign is reportedly the work of CAA’s rival agency William Morris Endeavor (WME). According to the LA Times, ads installed at the Westfield Century City mall featured the word “CAAN’T,” in CAA’s signature red-and-white color scheme. The ads referenced a recent New York Post Page Six column that claimed a CAA client was unhappy with his or her representation.

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Americana music duo Carolina Story has signed with the Texas-based Lee Crosby Agency. “We are proud to announce that Carolina Story has come on board with us,” Trey Newman, founder of the Lee Crosby Agency, said. “With their upcoming album release, we are excited to represent their touring in the upcoming year. “

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SESAC songwriter Allen Salmon has signed with Razor & Tie Publishing for representation.
The Nashville-based singer/songwriter/producer stopped by SESAC’s Nashville headquarters with Razor & Tie Publishing executives to celebrate the deal.

Pictured (L-R): SESAC’s John Mullins, Razor & Tie’s Ross Asher, Salmon, Razor & Tie’s Craig Balsam, Sharon Tapper and Lisa Johnson & SESAC’s Tim Fink. Photo: Ed Rode

Pictured (L-R): SESAC’s John Mullins, Razor & Tie’s Ross Asher, Salmon, Razor & Tie’s Craig Balsam, Sharon Tapper and Lisa Johnson & SESAC’s Tim Fink. Photo: Ed Rode

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mr and mrsPhotographer Russ Harrington and painter Brenda Harrington will launch an exhibit showcasing their art at Nashville’s Chromatics Second Floor Gallery (625 Fogg Street). The exhibit, titled Mr. & Mrs., will run from June 13 through Aug. 16. An opening reception will be held tomorrow (June 13) from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Chromatics Second Floor Gallery.
Russ Harrington has photographed album and publicity artwork for Carrie Underwood, Lauren Alaina, Reba, Kellie Pickler, Miranda Lambert, Sara Evans, Loretta Lynn, Taylor Swift, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Nikki Taylor, Melinda Doolittle, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Alan Jackson, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Darius Rucker, Brooks & Dunn, Trace Adkins, Rascal Flatts, Kirk Franklin, Faith Hill and many others.
 

Music City Hitmakers to Perform with Boston Symphony

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MCHMThe Music City Hitmakers, comprised of hit songwriters and session musicians from Nashville, will travel to Boston, Mass. for three evening sets with the Boston Symphony Orchestra Thursday-Saturday, June 13-15.
Nashville songwriters and lead singers Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson and Brett James will be joined by songwriter Troy Verges; producer, violin player, Charles Dixon; arranger/piano, Charles Judge; drummer, Nick Buda; background vocals, Kelly Archer; guitar, Milan Miller; and bass, Tim Marks.
The Hitmakers will share the behind-the-scenes stories of songs written for Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, and Lady Antebellum. Along with performances of “It’s America,” “Jesus Take the Wheel,” and “Mr. Know-It-All,” the weekend concerts will feature “Coming Home” from Country Strong, “There’s A Place For Us” from the Chronicles of Narnia series, and a debut of a song titled “Free,” commissioned specifically for the Boston shows written by members of the Hitmakers.
The program is part of the Bring Music City To Your City organization, founded by Dixon. For more information, click here.

[Updated] Pistol Annies Cancel Upcoming Schedule

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Pistol Annies


The Pistol Annies has canceled its upcoming appearances and Miranda Lambert has absorbed the trio’s performance dates as a solo act.
A statement from the promoter sent to local media explains:
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, Pistol Annies are unable to appear on any dates in June but Miranda Lambert will perform instead.”
The trio is expected to continue making music and touring.
Warner Nashville’s Ashley Monroe (“Hippie Annie”) and RCA Nashville’s Lambert (“Lone Star Annie”) performed individually during the June 5 CMT Awards, where the trio was nominated for Group Video of the Year.

Jason Aldean Honors Fan Attending Her 100th Show

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Jason Aldean honored his biggest fan at a May 10 show in Tulsa, Okla. Aldean pulled fan Holly Hazell onto the stage and commemorated her with an oversized ticket for attending her 100th Jason Aldean concert.
“Every single show that I go to just draws me in more,” said Hazell.
Aldean expressed his appreciation, saying, “I just want to say thank you to you for the support, not only this year and the last couple of years, but since day one. Thank you very much.”
Aldean continues to perform his Night Train Tour, with shows scheduled into the fall.
To see Aldean and his fan, click here:
http://vimeo.com/67601867

Bluegrass Duo Dailey & Vincent Announce Summer Tour Dates

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The highly acclaimed bluegrass group Dailey & Vincent have announced summer tour dates in support of their new album Brothers of the Highway. The three time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) winners will perform at bluegrass festivals and venues across the country, including The Ryman Auditorium and the Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival.
Brothers of the Highway is Dailey & Vincent’s sixth album, following the 2012 release of their Grammy nominated album The Gospel Side of Dailey & Vincent. The new album features songs written by Vince Gill, Bill Monroe, George Strait, Porter Wagoner and the Louvin Brothers.
The duo currently has four Top 20 songs on the Bluegrass Today Chart, including “Steel Drivin’ Man” at No. 1, “Brothers of the Highway” at No. 4, “When I Stop Dreaming” at No. 17 and “Back To Jackson County” at No. 20.
To see all of Dailey & Vincent’s tour dates, visit  http://www.daileyandvincent.bombplates.com/tour

Steve Hauser Joins APA

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Longtime agent Steve Hauser has joined APA as Sr. VP. The former Partner at WME brings with him clients including Darius Rucker, the Charlie Daniels Band, Chris Cagle and Clint Black.
Hauser spent 17 years at WME, where he also worked with Clay Walker, Easton Corbin, Lonestar and Montgomery Gentry.
Prior to joining the William Morris Agency in 1996, Hauser was president of Pace Concerts. His charitable initiatives include serving on the T.J. Martell Foundation board of directors.
APA’s Nashville office is home to Travis Tritt, Don Williams, Sawyer Brown, Phil Vassar, Jo Dee Messina, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and others.
 

Thompson Square Cancels Weekend Shows

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Reigning ACM and CMA Vocal Duo of the Year Thompson Square has been forced to cancel this weekend’s shows due to Keifer Thompson being put on vocal rest. Show cancellations include tonight’s (May 29) show in Glen Allen, Va., as well as the duo’s appearances on the following Luke Bryan Dirt Road Diaries tour stops: Canandiagua, N.Y. (May 30), Hartford, Conn. (May 31), Camden, N.J. (June 1) and Boston (June 2). Those shows will go on as planned, with Cole Swindell appearing.
In a heartfelt message to fans today, Thompson states:
“It breaks my heart to tell our fans today that we must cancel our upcoming concert appearances this weekend. What many of you may not know is that I have recently been battling a very serious vocal condition. I was urged by doctors to cancel Thompson Square’s appearances and go on complete vocal rest several weeks ago; however, neither Shawna nor I wanted to disappoint our fans, which we love and respect dearly. So we chose to continue performing our scheduled shows while I remained completely silent offstage in an effort to heal. Unfortunately, at this time, I have been ordered by doctors to take the next step and to cancel this weekend’s shows in an effort to heal internally.
“Words cannot express how devastated we both are to bring this news to our fans. Our fans are on our minds every moment of every day – you are the reason we’re here and the reason we get to live our dream of making music for a living. We hope that you will understand what a difficult decision this has been and know that we can’t wait to get back out on the road and make it up to you as soon as possible.”