10th Street Entertainment Signs Kanaan Brock

Pictured (L-R): Libby Tisler, Scott Frazier, Kanaan Brock and Chris Nilsson

Global artist management company 10th Street Entertainment has signed singer-songwriter Kanaan Brock.

After playing football at Western Carolina University, the Rutherfordton, North Carolina native made the move to Nashville to pursue music. Brock initially blew up on TikTok covering classic country and rock songs, which led him to make connections with other artists such as 10th Street client Lecade. When the two met in person at a Bailey Zimmerman concert, Lecade introduced Brock to 10th Street Sr. VP & GM Scott Frazier.

“At the show where we were introduced, Kanaan pulled me aside and shared some songs via his cell phone. The show was a little loud but I could hear his voice shine through. Enough so, that I asked Kanaan to call me so we could have a meeting. Once I had the chance to meet with him, hear his vision, his story and more songs, I was blown away and knew that we had to work together,” says Frazier. “We feel Kanaan is going to be the next rising star managed by our Nashville office.”

“From the minute I first heard Kannan’s voice, I knew he was a special talent,” adds Lecade. “He has something about him that just makes you wanna listen , and that’s what I always like to look for in an artist. We all know he’s gonna do great things really soon.”

“It’s an honor to say I have signed with 10th Street Entertainment. I think they are the best in the game,” shares Brock. “I would have never thought in a million years I would be where I am today and I thank God for allowing me to do what I do. I’m so pumped for the next chapter and see where we can take this!!!”

He released his debut single, “Sinner and Saint,” earlier this month.

Industry Ink: OnRamp, Gavin Adcock, MuttNation, Emily Ann Roberts, CMHOFM

ACM & Warner Chappell Host OnRamp Member Songwriter Workshop

Pictured (L-R, back row): Julie Williams, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Nick Tabron, Carmen Dianne, Qualls, Larysa Jaye, Kendall “Ken-Say” Warner, Tylar Bryant; (L-R, middle row): Tae Lewis, Roz Malone, Jasmine Bavaro; (L-R, front row): Bonnie Baker, Stephanie Davenport, Chelsea Kent. Photo: Courtesy of ACM.

On Tuesday night (March 19), the Academy of Country Music (ACM) hosted a songwriter workshop for members of their inaugural OnRamp class. The workshop was hosted at Warner Chappell.

The event kicked off with a panel discussion with Chelsea Kent (Founder, Worktape Junkie Management), award-winning songwriter Bonnie Baker and Stephanie Davenport (WMG Nashville, VP A&R), who discussed A&R and publishing. Afterwards, those in attendance were able to play their music for the panel and receive feedback.

 

Gavin Adcock Makes Opry Debut

Pictured (L-R): Scott Safford (Safford Motley & Associates), Betsy Lee (FBMM), Saxon Curry (Red Light Management), Gavin Adcock, Jordan Pettit (Grand Ole Opry), Alex Collignon (WME), Tom Lord (Red Light Management), Lauren Dempsey (FBMM). Photo: Will Smith.

Rising singer-songwriter Gavin Adcock made his coveted Grand Ole Opry debut Wednesday night (March 20). Adcock stepped into the circle and played “Ain’t No Cure” and “A Cigarette,” which currently has over 33 million streams.

At the end of his performance, he invited his grandfather to join him on stage and said, “He’s definitely a big reason I’m here. Love you, Pop.”

 

$140,000 Donated To Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation

Pictured (L-R): Kurt Melien, Regional President of Live Nation; Jason Gregorec, SVP & General Manager of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; Miranda Lambert; Amanda Moore-Saunders, SVP of Las Vegas Residencies for Live Nation; Amy Graca, SVP of Entertainment for Caesars Entertainment; Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Clark County Commissioner. Photo: Gabe Ginsberg

Country star Miranda Lambert, along with Live Nation Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment, donated $140,000 to Lambert’s own MuttNation Foundation on Wednesday (March 20). Since kicking off her Las Vegas residency in September 2022, $1 of every ticket has been donated to the foundation. MuttNation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay and neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.

Lambert was also presented with the key to Las Vegas’ iconic strip by Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick. She also officially declared Wednesday, March 20, 2024 as “Miranda Lambert Day.”

 

Emily Ann Roberts Visits Distribution Team In Los Angeles

Pictured (L-R): Vydia Label Relations Associate Kia Clarke; 117 Entertainment’s Zach Farnum; Starstruck Management’s Berkley Kriz; Emily Ann Roberts; Vydia VP Label Services & Client Success Lynn M. Scott and Starstruck Management’s Jamie Wendt.

CMT Next Women of Country member Emily Ann Roberts recently visited her distribution team, Vydia, in Los Angeles. Roberts additional press stops during the week included Apple Music, TikTok, KTLA and more.

Roberts is currently promoting the deluxe edition of her debut album Can’t Hide Country, out April 19. She is currently on Blake Shelton‘s “Back to the Honky Tonk Tour.”

 

CMHOFM Hosts ‘Songwriter Round: Pat Alger with the Entrepreneur Latina Leaders of America Songwriters’

Pictured (L-R): Pat Alger, Marta Albarracin, Rosa Rodriguez, Brenda Coulter, Marcella Pinilla Eicher, Rachel Rodriguez.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosted Pat Alger and Entrepreneur Latina Leaders of America​ (ELLA) ​songwriters Brenda Coulter, Rachel Rodriguez, Marta Albarracin, Marcela Pinilla Eicher and Rosa Rodriguez for a songwriter’s round on March 16 in the Ford Theater.

Alger has served as a mentor for ELLA since 2021. “We started out writing songs together and working on songwriting, but in the process of three years, these ladies have become not just friends, but like family to me,” he shared.

ELLA songwriters represent Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain, and delivered Music City’s inaugural Latina Songwriter Round late last year at Nashville’s Bowery Vault.

Jenna Paulette To Release ‘The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe’

Jenna Paulette is gearing up for the release of her new expanded album, The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe, on March 29 via Leo33.

A celebration of the project that led Paulette to embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption following a toxic relationship, The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe was produced by Will Bundy. The new deluxe edition features four reimagined renditions of tunes “Anywhere the Wind Blows,” “Slow Drawl,” “Country in the Girl” and “The Girl I Was,” along with the 16 original tracks that fans have streamed nearly 32 million times.

“I wore this dress tonight because it is from ‘The Girl I Was’ music video, and we are releasing a deluxe version of the record called The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe,” said Paulette on Instagram. “It’s going to be a bridge between what is coming in new music and what you’ve heard on the record, some reimagined versions of some of your favorite songs and a very raw version of ‘The Girl I Was.’ I hope y’all love it.”

Paulette is currently on the road with Aaron Watson as part of his “The Armadillo Dance Hall Tour,” and recently performed the national anthem at both the National Finals Rodeo and The American Rodeo.

The Girl I Was (Red Dirt Deluxe) Track Listing:
*New Tracks
1. “Home on The Range” – Intro
2. “Fiddle and a Violin” (Ashley McBryde, Ryan Tyndell, Jeremy Spillman)
3. “Anywhere the Wind Blows” (Jenna Paulette, Rhett Akins, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
4. “Slow Drawl” (Jenna Paulette, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
5. “One Two-Step Away” (Jenna Paulette, Rhett Akins, Brice Long)
6. “You Ain’t No Cowboy” (Jenna Paulette, Rhett Akins, Will Bundy)
7. “Country in the Girl” (Jenna Paulette, Smith Ahnquist, Jeb Gipson)
8. “Bless Her Heart” (Jenna Paulette, Heather Morgan, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
9. “Pretty Ugly” (Jenna Paulette, Parker Welling, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
10. “Sun Keeps Comin’ Back Up” (Jenna Paulette, Jordan Reynolds, Jordan Minton, Mark Trussell)
11. “Truck Boy” (Jenna Paulette, Jessie Jo Dillon, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
12. “We Know How to Friday Night” (Jenna Paulette, Casey Beathard, Bobby Pinson)
13. “The Girl I Was” (Jenna Paulette, Jessie Jo Dillon, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
14. “Make the World a Small Town” (Jenna Paulette, Dustin Christensen)
15. “Stop and Smell the Horses” (Jenna Paulette, Jamie Davis)
16. “Home on the Range” – Outro
17. “Anywhere the Wind Blows (Red Dirt Version)” (Jenna Paulette, Rhett Akins, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)*
18. “Slow Drawl (Red Dirt Version)” (Jenna Paulette, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)*
19. “Country in the Girl (Red Dirt Version)” (Jenna Paulette, Smith Ahnquist, Jeb Gipson)*
20. “The Girl I Was (Red Dirt Stripped)” (Jenna Paulette, Jessie Jo Dillon, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)*

Lily Rose Slates New EP ‘Runnin’ Outta Time’ For May

Lily Rose will release a new EP Runnin’ Outta Time, on May 10 on Big Loud Records. She surprised fans this morning by releasing two tracks, “Parking Lot” and “True North,” from the six-song project.

Rose co-write each track on the new EP, which is packed with Saturday-night energy and Sunday-morning reflection, and serves as a soundtrack for the intense push and pull in her life and a potent reminder of how important it is to take a breath and focus on the things that matter most.

Track “True North” was co-written by Rose, Trannie Anderson, Hillary Lindsey, and David Garcia, and cleverly takes the negative connotation of the age-old saying “when it all goes south” and flips it into the place full of nostalgic embrace – home. The lyrics travel to Rose’s picturesque home state of Georgia, and place the listener in the shotgun seat of a southern escape, driven by the idea of slowing down life and revisiting your roots to reconnect your center.

“Parking Lot” sees Rose adding her uniquely geared vocal to a fresh party anthem that instantly evokes a memory of your favorite coming of age moments. The lyrics transport listeners to the carefree moments of their youth, when everything surrounded that small town gravel hub. Rose name checks Keith Urban in her own 2009 memory in the nostalgic track, and showcases the very foundations of her love for country music, helping us relive our own “parking lot” stories of the life lived outside the painted lines that your parents never knew about, but you can’t ever forget.

“All I’ve ever wanted to do is write and perform songs just like these,” shares Rose. “In my opinion, these six songs are the most honest and accurate to who I am as an artist, and it doesn’t happen without a creative village that believes I have something special to say to the world. It’s been a minute since I’ve released music, so it’s SO good to finally say that my songs ‘True North’ and ‘Parking Lot’ are out now, and my new EP Runnin’ Outta Time is available on May 10. I can’t wait for y’all to hear what I’ve been working on.”

Runnin’ Outta Time Track List:
1. “The Goal” (Lily Rose, Paul DiGiovanni, Trannie Anderson, Seth Ennis)
2. “Back Pew” (Lily Rose, Emily Weisband, Andy Albert, Paul DiGiovanni)
3. “Parking Lot” (Lily Rose, Lindsay Rimes, John Pierce)
4. “True North” (Lily Rose, Trannie Anderson, Hillary Lindsey, David Garcia)
5. “Two Flowers” (Lily Rose, Blake Pendergrass, Paul DiGiovanni)
6. “Runnin’ Outta Time” (Lily Rose, Lydia Vaughan, Blake Pendergrass, David Garcia)

NSAI Announces Newest Todd Givens Scholarship Recipient

Daniella Spadini

NSAI’s 2023 Todd Givens Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Daniella Spadini, a 24-year-old pop and country singer-songwriter from rural northern California.

Since graduating from Berklee College of Music and moving to Nashville in 2022, Spadini has taken part in ASCAP’s 2022 Harold Adamson Songwriters Workshop, and was voted one of the “Best of 2023 Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar,” an annual NSAI educational program, and performed during a sold-out round at the legendary Bluebird Cafe. 

“Todd was an integral part of the NSAI staff and the Nashville songwriter community before his premature death in 2018, he was a dear friend and part of the crew of for many years,” says NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison, “so I personally choose the recipient of this honor every year. Todd would have loved this choice because Daniella is super-talented, has an infectious personality and her promise is unlimited. She is one of the best emerging artist-songwriters we know at NSAI.”

Scholarship recipients receive a complimentary membership, NSAI event attendance and very special attention from the NSAI creative team to help them navigate their career goals. Spadini will receive this honor during the annual NSAI Member Awards presented by Regions Bank, taking place at 3rd & Lindsley on April 4 as part of Tin Pan South week in Nashville.

Alabama To Kick Off ‘Roll On II North America Tour’

Alabama will kick off their 2024 “Roll On II North America Tour” tomorrow (March 23) in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

The 20-city tour, presented by Kenworth, will visit arenas, amphitheaters and festivals around the country through Nov. 9. The journey will feature special guests at select shows including The Marshall Tucker Band, Diamond Rio, Jamey Johnson, Bellamy Brothers, Lee Greenwood and more. For more information, click here.

“I look forward to singing ‘Mountain Music,’ ‘Tennessee River,’ ‘Feels So Right’ and so many more,” says Alabama’s Randy Owen. “It’s just a matter of just getting up on stage and enjoying it. We can’t wait to see the fans who made it all possible.”

Earlier this year, the group also announced that June Jam XVIII will take place June 1 at the VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne, Alabama. Owen and fellow band member Teddy Gentry plan to unveil this year’s talent lineup in the coming weeks. Last year’s event drew nearly 11,000 fans and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity efforts throughout the state.

“Roll On II North America Tour” Dates:
March 23 – Thackerville, OK – Lucas Oil Live
April 5 – Clearwater, FL – The Sound at Coachman Park (with Diamond Rio)
April 7 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
April 25 – Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena (with Lee Greenwood)
April 27 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center (with Lee Greenwood)
May 11 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheatre (with Jamey Johnson)
May 17 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Concert Cove – Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
May 19 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at the Mark (with the Bellamy Brothers)
June 1 – Fort Payne, AL – June Jam XVIII
June 15 – Columbia, SC – Southeastern BBQ Showdown at Segra Park
June 22 – Gay, GA – Long Leaf Country Music Festival (with The Marshall Tucker Band)
June 27 – Fort Yates, ND – Prairie Knights Casino & Resort
June 29 – Dauphin, Manitoba, CA – Dauphin’s CountryFest
July 25 – Columbus, OH – Ohio State Fair
July 27 – Gethsemane, KY – The Amp at Log Still (with Lee Greenwood)
Aug. 8 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion
Aug. 10 – Doswell, VA – Atlantic Union Bank After Hours at Servpro Pavilion
Sept. 13 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
Nov. 8 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Nov. 9 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Victoria Chaitoff To Exit Warner Music Nashville

Victoria Chaitoff

After almost nine years with the label, Director of Publicity Victoria Chaitoff will exit Warner Music Nashville in April.

Chaitoff will graduate with her Master of Business Administration at New York University in a few months and plans to stay in New York to lead marketing and communications for a tech consulting firm.

She began at Warner Music Nashville as an assistant and was promoted to Director of Publicity in 2021. Throughout her tenure, Chaitoff executed both artist press strategy and corporate communications and led many of the label’s major philanthropy and community engagement initiatives.

Chaitoff can be reached at vcchaitoff@gmail.com.

Jordan Davis & NeedToBreathe To Team Up For ‘CMT Crossroads’

Country star Jordan Davis and Grammy-nominated rock band NeedToBreathe are slated to team up for the latest installment of CMT Crossroads. The taping will take place on April 5 at UT Austin.

The two will also collaborate for a performance at the 2024 CMT Music Awards. This will mark Davis’ debut on the awards’ main stage, where he is also nominated for Video of the Year and Male Video of the Year for “Next Thing You Know.”

NeedToBreathe are returning to the CMT Music Awards stage after performing “I Wanna Remember” with Carrie Underwood in 2021.

MusicRow’s 2024 Rising Women On The Row Gathers Community In Fellowship

Kerri Edwards speaking at MusicRow‘s 11th annual Rising Women on the Row event. Photo: Ed Rode

MusicRow Magazine staged its 11th annual Rising Women on the Row breakfast on Tuesday (March 19), honoring its 2024 class of Tiffany Kerns, Taylor Lindsey, Sloane Cavitt Logue, Halie Hampton Mosley, Melissa Spillman and Candice Watkins.

Leslie Fram speaking at MusicRow‘s 11th annual Rising Women on the Row event. Photo: Ed Rode

With over 600 Nashville music business members filling the Omni Nashville Hotel, City National Bank, CMT Next Women of Country and Loeb & Loeb served as Presenting Sponsors for the beloved event.

Industry veteran Kerri Edwards shared wisdom as the featured speaker for the function. The prominent manager and Founder/President of KP Entertainment was interviewed by MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson. The two spoke about what drives Edwards and her feelings about the strength of our community.

Presented by CMT Next Women of Country, singer-songwriter Carter Faith was this year’s special performer. CMT’s Leslie Fram introduced the talented singer, who was part of CMT’s 2023 Next Women of Country class, a franchise that has given a platform to 125 female acts throughout its 10-year history.

Faith performed a new tune, “Late Bloomer,” which she will release tomorrow (March 22).

The 2024 Rising Women on the Row breakfast was full of fellowship, support and love from all who were in the room. Read a full recap of the event here.

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Courtesy of Halie Hampton Mosley

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Music Community Commemorates Dylan Scott’s ‘Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl)’

Pictured (L-R, back row): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, BMI’s MaryAnn Keen, Curb Records’ RJ Meacham and SESAC’s Lydia Schultz Cahill; (L-R, front row): Josh Melton, Dallas Wilson, Dylan Scott and Matt Alderman. Photo: Larry McCormack for ASCAP

ASCAP, BMI and SESAC hosted a celebration at Nashville’s Cannery Hall on Tuesday (March 19) to commemorate Dylan Scott‘s No. 1 “Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl)” alongside fellow music community members, friends and family.

Pictured (L-R): Josh Melton, Dallas Wilson, Dylan Scott, Scott’s daughter Finley, Scott’s son Barron, Scott’s son Beckett, Scott’s wife Blair and Matt Alderman. Photo: Larry McCormack for ASCAP

“Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl)” is featured on Scott’s Livin’ My Best Life album, and marks his fourth chart-topper. The Curb Records artist wrote the Platinum-certified track, which has collected 285 million streams, with Josh Melton, Dallas Wilson and its producer Matt Alderman.

ASCAP’s Vice President of Nashville Membership Mike Sistad; BMI’s Director, Creative MaryAnn Keen; SESAC’s Senior Director, Creative Services Lydia Schultz Cahill; Curb Records’ VP, Country & Creative Colt Murski; Ebach Entertainment’s GM & Owner Janine Ebach; Riser House’s Director of Publishing & A&R Kirby Smith; and UMPG Nashville’s Senior Creative Director Missy Roberts all shared anecdotes, accolades and words of thanks with the creative team behind the smash hit.

Scott will release Livin’ My Best Life (Still), a deluxe edition of the project, next Friday (March 29) before joining Cole Swindell on his “Win The Night Tour” in May.