‘Yellowstone’ Prequel, ‘1883,’ Makes Biggest New Series Debut Since 2015

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1883, the prequel to Taylor Sheridan‘s smash hit show Yellowstone, earned the biggest new series premiere on cable since 2015’s Fear the Walking Dead. Including encore viewings, 1883 brought in 6.4 million people, per Nielsen.

The show saw 4.9 million viewers on Paramount Network during air time, according to Variety. CMT, which simulcasted the show’s premiere, brought in an additional 609,000 viewers.

The western-themed show, which stars country music royalty Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, also became Paramount Plus’ most watched original series premiere after its debut on Sunday evening (Dec. 19).

1883 follows the Dutton family as they journey west to seek a better future in Montana. The show also stars Sam Elliott and Billy Bob Thornton, and features Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Audie Rick, Marc Rissmann, Eric Nielsen and James Landry Hébert.

The first two episodes of the prequel series will be broadcast on cable following Yellowstone on Sunday nights. All other episodes will be available to watch exclusively on Paramount Plus.

MusicRow recently caught up with Yellowstone‘s Music Supervisor, Andrea von Foerster, to discuss where she finds the soundtrack that makes up the hit series and how the show’s music has taken on a life of its own. To read the full conversation, click here.

Sarah Jarosz Shares Details For Upcoming Spring Tour

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Sarah Jarosz. Photo: Anthony Mulcahy

Award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz has plotted a spring tour for 2022 in support of her recent records: 2020’s Grammy-winning World On The Ground and 2021’s Blue Heron Suite, which is nominated for Best Folk Album at the upcoming 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

Zig-zagging through the western U.S., the trek will begin on March 19 in Breckenridge, Colorado. Running through stops in Boulder, Phoenix, Tucson, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, and Santa Fe, the tour will wrap in late April with five dates across Jarosz’s home state of Texas. Tickets for all dates are on sale now.

“What a year it’s been. I’ve felt so fortunate to be able to play shows this fall and winter,“ shares Jarosz. “Now that this year is coming to a close, I am thrilled to announce my 2022 spring tour. The full band will be joining me once again, including Dave Speranza on bass, Mike Robinson on guitar, and John Fatum on drums.”

She continues, “We’ll be covering so many of my favorite cities on the west coast, the Rocky Mountains, and ending, of course, with a handful of shows in Texas.”

Sarah Jarosz Spring 2022 Tour Dates:
Mar 19 Breckenridge, CO, Riverwalk Center
Mar 20 Boulder, CO, Boulder Theater
Mar 21 Ft. Collins, CO, The Aggie Theatre
Mar 23 Jackson Hole, WY, Center for the Arts
Mar 24 Grand Junction, CO, Avalon Theatre
Mar 26 Phoenix, AZ, Musical Instrument Museum
Mar 27 Tucson, AZ, Rialto Theatre
Mar 28 Solana Beach, CA, Belly Up
Mar 29 Los Angeles, CA, Troubadour
Mar 30 Santa Barbara, CA, The Lobero Theater
Apr 1 Felton, CA, Felton Music Hall
Apr 2 Petaluma, CA, Mystic Theatre
Apr 3 Grass Valley, CA, Center for the Arts
Apr 4 San Francisco, CA, Great American Music Hall
Apr 6 Seattle, WA, Neptune Theatre
Apr 7 Portland, OR, Revolution Hall
Apr 8 Boise, ID, Egyptian Theater
Apr 10 Missoula, MT, The Wilma
Apr 11 Bozeman, MT, The Elm
Apr 13 Durango, CO, Ft. Lewis College
Apr 14 Santa Fe, NM, Lensic Theater
Apr 15 Dallas, TX, Kessler Theater
Apr 19 Austin, TX, 04 Center
Apr 20 Austin, TX, 04 Center
Apr 21 Houston, TX, The Heights
Apr 22 New Braunfels, TX, Gruene Hall

Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater To Open With Landmark Concert Event

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The Orion Amphitheater, Huntsville’s newest live entertainment destination, will celebrate its opening weekend May 13-15, 2022, with The First Waltz—a landmark concert featuring artists with deep ties to the North Alabama region.

The three-day event will host performances by Brittany Howard, Drive-By Truckers, Emmylou Harris, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, John Paul White, Mavis Staples, St. Paul & The Broken Bones and Waxahatchee with more guests to be announced.

The weekend will wrap on Sunday with special performances from Huntsville’s own vibrant musical community, including The Aeolians of Oakwood University, Kelvin Wooten & Deqn Sue, Translee and Huntsville Community Drumline. Tickets for the multi-day event are on sale now.

“I can’t believe it’s finally happening,” says Ben Lovett, Venue Group CEO. “So many hours of work by so many people to get to this point and we’re just now announcing our first event! This venue will be a significant new addition for the people in and around Huntsville as it serves as a beacon of the community, it will also stand tall amongst the live performance community as one of the best venues in the world… I couldn’t be more excited and grateful to both the artists and the City of Huntsville and the people of Huntsville for their sustained commitment and belief in doing something magical here.”

“The Orion Amphitheater will be an impressive quality-of-life addition to complement our thriving arts and entertainment community,” adds Tommy Battle, Huntsville Mayor. “We anticipate this amazing venue will help attract and recruit new people and ideas to our community from across the Southeast.”

The Orion Amphitheater will provide year-round community programming with seasonal markets, food and film festivals, regional theater productions, environmental symposiums, and family friendly events.

Martina McBride & Father Daryl Schiff Collaborate On New ‘Satisfied’ Project

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Martina McBride is returning to her roots on her father Daryl Schiff‘s new record, Satisfied, available everywhere now. McBride produced the new project, which also features her brother Marty Schiff.

The father-daughter duo, along with Marty, came together for the 15-song collection, which includes two covers from Martina, three by Marty, and family harmonies throughout.

Daryl has been a lifelong musician who started the family band, The Schiffters, where Martina and Marty first learned to play and sing.

“I chose the songs that I could relate to from the things that have happened in my life,” says Daryl. “You need to be able to relate to and feel the song to sing it with emotion.”

“Getting to record this album with my dad after hearing him sing literally for my whole life was such a blessing,” adds McBride. “Singing with my brother, hearing our voices blend with his, is really special. Dad sings in such an authentic way. You cannot teach or fake the kind of country singing he does. It comes from a lifetime of loving it and all of the influences he has heard all of his life. The emotion he conveys isn’t some singer’s ‘trick.’ It is real. There were several times I teared up hearing him sing in the studio. I’m so grateful for this musical treasure we will have forever and excited to share it with my fans.”

McBride has been busy this holiday season on the road during her annual “Joy of Christmas Tour.” In 2021, the multi-Platinum entertainer also celebrated thirty years in the industry and her own exhibit in the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. To read more about her 30-year legacy, click here.

Satisfied Track List:
1. Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down
2. Heartaches By The Number
3. Where Could I Go
4. Making Believe
5. I’ve Been Running Around
6. I Can’t Help It If I’m Still In Love With You
7. Farther Along
8. I Really Need To Know
9. Satisfied Mind
10. Today I Started Loving You Again
11. Mansion Over The Hilltop
12. Still In Love With You
13. Crazy Arms
14. You Don’t Have To Come Around Me Anymore
15. Farewell Party

David Nail Announces ‘Bootheel Unplugged Tour’ For Early 2022

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David Nail. Photo: Courtesy of 117 Entertainment

Grammy-nominated country artist David Nail has announced his upcoming “Bootheel Unplugged Tour” to kick off in February of 2022.

The trek will find the multi-Platinum-selling singer-songwriter traveling coast to coast for a two month run of acoustic shows. Following the release of his 2021 Bootheel EP and a successful fall tour, these upcoming shows will be hist personal show experiences yet. Tickets are available here.

“I’m thrilled to start 2022 on the road! Playing live music is something I don’t take for granted, and I’m excited to bring a more intimate show to select cities all over the country. See y’all soon!” says Nail.

The Missouri native has been touring for over a decade, sharing some of hit songs with fans, including “Red Light,” “Night’s On Fire,” “Let It Rain,” and “Whatever She’s Got.”

Industry Ink: Miranda Lambert, ASCAP, Shore Fire

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Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Shares The Holiday Spirit Both Locally & Nationally

Miranda Lambert. Photo: Acacia Evans

Miranda Lambert and Tractor Supply Company, the exclusive retailer for Lambert’s MuttNation pet line and pet foods, have teamed up to help animal shelters, both locally and nationwide.

The country music star recently visited Franklin, Tennessee’s Tractor Supply store to purchase thousands of dollars of pet food, toys and supplies before making surprise stops at three local shelters: Williamson County Animal Center, Metro Nashville Animal Care & Control and Nashville Humane Association.

“This time of year, it’s so important to remember shelter animals everywhere. These three shelters have been important local partners to MuttNation over the past several years, and we all know how tough it’s been for them. I just wanted show my appreciation,” Lambert explains.

Tractor Supply Company surprised Lambert and MuttNation by giving $1,000 gift cards to 10 shelters and rescues that help senior pets and/or pets with special needs.

 

ASCAP Hosts 12th Annual Christian Music Songwriters Workshop

Pictured (L-R, top row): Jason Tucker, David Yost, Jason Houser, ASCAP’s Kele Currier, Kezia Curry; (L-R, middle row): Joan Hammel, Kathleen Fowle, Mark Woodring, Zadeeg Haroian; (L-R, bottom row): Nancy Scimone, Angelica Wilshire, Naomie Celestin

The ASCAP Nashville membership team virtually hosted The ASCAP Foundation Christian Music Songwriters Workshop earlier this month, bringing together 11 rising Christian songwriters.

The workshops was led by award-winning ASCAP songwriter, motivator and facilitator Jason Houser. The event’s two sessions included intensives on the craft of songwriting, the art of co-writing, how to find one’s writing voice, and how to find the right balance between melodies, chord progressions and lyrics.

Now in its 12th year, the workshop is part of an ongoing series designed to focus on the development and education of promising new songwriters.

 

Shore Fire Media Elevates Maria Eilert To Junior Account Executive

Maria Eilert. Photo: Jonathan Sommer

Shore Fire Media has promoted Maria Eilert to Junior Account Executive. Based in Nashville, Eilert was formerly a Publicity Assistant.

A Belmont University graduate, Eilert studied Music Business and graduated in November 2020. Prior to joining Shore Fire, she held internships at Shore Fire, Warner Records, and Kansas City’s Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Eilert began at Shore Fire as an intern in January 2020, and joined as a Publicity Assistant a week after graduating in November 2020. She has been an integral part of campaigns for musicians and creators such as Scarypoolparty, Jacob Sartorius, The East Family, Giannina Gibelli, Simone De La Rue, Baby Shark Live, Jocelyn & Chris Arndt, The East Family, Doctor Mike, Lyte and more.

“Maria joined our team as an intern, only working in an office with us for a few short weeks before the pandemic shut down. Despite the distance, her thoughtfulness, enthusiasm and mind for publicity have made her instrumental on our team,” says Senior Account Executive Andrea Evenson. “Maria has grown tremendously as a publicist, and we are all thrilled to see her take on this new role.”

Purple Heart Recipient Inspires Song of Hope With CreatiVets’ December Release

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Nashville-based nonprofit CreatiVets and Big Machine Label Group have shared their new song, “I’m With You,” as part of the year-long campaign to release a veteran-written track on the 20th of every month—paying tribute to the 20 veterans and active-duty members that commit suicide every single day.

Written by Purple Heart veteran Adam Mitchell and his mentor Greg Pihs, alongside songwriters Brian Davis and Joel Shewmake, the track is a product of CreatiVets’ songwriting program, which pairs combat veterans with Nashville songwriters to help them learn to use music as a form of therapy.

Since sustaining several injuries to the head and neck while serving overseas in 2005, Mitchell has struggled with communication, memory and balance, and continues to navigate the difficulties of post-traumatic stress. Going into the program, he knew he wanted to write a song about his children. As a result, “I’m With You” became a message not only to his kids, but to the thousands of military families awaiting the return of their loved ones.

“I found Creativets on accident while looking for a veteran-based music learning program,” Mitchell shares. “I’ve always loved playing along to other people’s songs, but I never thought of writing my own for fear of being vulnerable… Since my experience with Creativets, I have gotten over the fear of showing who I am.”

Since 2013, CreatiVets has helped more than 1,000 combat veterans, with over 500 of them participating in its songwriting programs. Big Machine Label Group continues to contribute to CreatiVets through Scott and Sandi Borchetta‘s Music Has Value Fund and through Big Machine Music, which serves as the nonprofit’s co-publisher.

Parker McCollum’s Fan Club NFT Sees First Week Sell Out

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Parker McCollum. Photo: Tyler Conrad

Since its release last week (Dec. 15), Parker McCollum‘s Gold Chain Cowboy Black Card: Signature Edition has sold out. This was the first such fan club NFT released through MusicFX.io, a digital community connecting artists to their fan bases through NFTs.

In total, 1,000 fans purchased the Black Card: Signature Edition membership. Included with their purchase was an individually signed and numbered digital membership NFT, 12-month membership to the Gold Chain Cowboy Club, VIP access to future events, secret airdrops into their Parker McCollum MusicFX Collection, opportunities for meet & greet passes at Parker McCollum concerts & events, and more.

“I’m just blown away by this,” shares McCollum. “Seeing the love and support from my fans is just awesome. I want to thank all of you who joined up today, we’re going to have some amazing times together.”

Those who have become Black Cardholders will be automatically entered into the Gold Chain Cowboy Club sweepstakes, where a handful of members will win special prizes, all personally selected by the Platinum-selling country artist himself.

“We’re absolutely thrilled with the response to Parker’s Signature Edition NFTs,” adds Billie-Jo Aasen, co-head of MusicFX. “We were confident we had something special on our hands, but Parker’s fans have taken this to the next level. I know there’ll be some disappointed people out there who missed out, but we’ll have some great news for you shortly.”

For more information on McCollum’s NFT, click here.

Nashville Symphony Ball Raises $1 Million For 2021, Brad Paisley Presents Harmony Award

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Pictured (L-R): Concertmaster Jun Iwasaki, Brad Paisley, Violinist Johna Smith, Tuba Player Gil Long, Nashville Symphony President & CEO Alan D. Valentine. Photo: Nathan Zucker

The Nashville Symphony Ball Committee has succeeded in its 2021 challenge to raise $1 million to support the symphony’s artistic and educational mission.

2021 Symphony Ball Chair Lisa Manning and 2021 Patron Party Host Sandi Borchetta. Photo: Kathy Thomas

Supporters attended a Patron Party on Tuesday, Dec. 7, which was hosted and underwritten by Founder, President and CEO of Big Machine Scott Borchetta and his wife Sandi.

The evening was followed by a fundraising concert on Dec. 11, only one day after the Symphony’s 75th anniversary. At the concert, the orchestra musicians were awarded the annual Harmony Award, presented by 2013 winner and country music icon Brad Paisley.

This year’s Symphony Ball was a full-length concert featuring world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman. The concert’s program also showcased the orchestra’s commitment to contemporary American repertoire, including: Carlos Simon’s The Block, Kenji Bunch’s Groovebox Fantasy, and Joan Tower’s Made in America, the last of which was featured on the Nashville Symphony’s Grammy-winning 2007 recording.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have reached this fundraising goal of $1 million! I want to thank everyone who has supported the Symphony during this season and throughout its history,” says Lisa Manning, the 2021 Symphony Ball Chair.

“The funds raised each year by the Symphony Ball are essential to our serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee with a variety of musical and educational programs. We humbly thank each of this year’s supporters,” adds Alan D. Valentine, president & CEO of the Nashville Symphony.

Reba McEntire, Jon Pardi, Lauren Alaina, More Join Musicians On Call Virtual Holiday Concert

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For its second consecutive year, Musicians On Call (MOC) will host “Hope for the Holidays Presented by Citi,” a virtual concert exclusively for hospital patients, their families, and frontline caregivers. The concert will be available on-demand for patients and caregivers to view throughout the month of December.

The event, hosted by Cassadee Pope, will feature performances by country artists Reba McEntire, Jon Pardi, Lauren Alaina, Brett Eldredge, and Maddie & Tae, among others.  There will also be holiday greetings in video messages from Amanda Shires, Caitlyn Smith, King Calaway, Sofia Carson, Lester Holt, Katy Perry, Billy Porter, Olivia Rodrigo, Bryce Vine, and X Ambassadors.

The concert event will also feature award-winning, multi-Platinum artists, such as Michael Bublé, Kelly Clarkson, Gavin DeGraw, Grace Gaustad, Norah Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Leslie Odom Jr., Teddy Swims, Switchfoot and more.

“Hospitals are a tough place to be this time of year, but we know a dose of holiday music is exactly what’s needed to help lift spirits. Musicians On Call is honored to be joined by such incredible artists to put smiles on the faces of adult and pediatric patients, Veterans and caregivers everywhere,” says Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. “Thanks to sponsors like Citi and the American Hospital Association, who believe so strongly in the healing power of music, we are proud to host the largest virtual holiday concert exclusively for hospitals.”

MOC will share the concert with its extensive network of hospitals around the country and has once again teamed up with the American Hospital Association (AHA) to provide access to more than 5,000 AHA member hospitals and health systems nationwide.

“We are honored to continue our support for Musicians On Call and this important cause, ‘Hope for the Holidays.’ The pandemic continues to impact all of us, but it has disproportionately impacted vulnerable groups, including our country’s hospitalized patients and their caregivers. Citi is deeply proud to help spread the healing power of music this holiday season to all those who tune in to this special virtual concert,” says Citi Interim CMO Tina Davis.