Glenn Douglas Tubb. Photo: Courtesy Lyn Stevens
Hit country songwriter Glenn Douglas Tubb died in Nashville on Saturday (May 22) at age 85.
Tubb was active for seven decades on the Nashville music scene, co-writing hits for Johnny Cash, George Jones & Tammy Wynette, Webb Pierce and The Wilburn Brothers, among others. His classic “Skip a Rope” is the current single by Marty Stuart.
“Two Story House” was a hit duet for George Jones & Tammy Wynette in 1980. Tubb co-wrote
it with Wynette and David Lindsey. The songwriter was also a recording artist.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, Glenn Douglas Tubb was the nephew of Country Music Hall of Fame member Ernest Tubb (1914- 1984) and the cousin of Grand Ole Opry star Justin Tubb (1935-1998).
His first big songwriting success was 1957’s “Home of the Blues,” co-written with Vic McAlpin and sung by Johnny Cash. In 1959, Ernest Tubb had a hit with his nephew’s song “Next Time.”
Webb Pierce scored a top-10 hit with Glenn Douglas Tubb’s “Sweet Lips” (1961). The Wilburn Brothers did the same with “Tell Her So” (1963).
In 1967, Tubb and Jack Moran co-wrote the social-commentary song “Skip a Rope.” It became a No. 1 country smash for Henson Cargill the following year and crossed over to become a pop hit as well. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1969.
“Skip a Rope” has since been recorded by dozens of others, including Jimmy Dean, B.J. Thomas, Conway Twitty, Autry Inman, Lynn Anderson, The Harden Trio, Gene Vincent, George Jones, Joe Tex, Patti Page, Jack Reno, Rex Allen, Lawrence Reynolds, The Jordanaires, Bobby Bare, The Brothers Four and The Kentucky HeadHunters.
Cash returned to Tubb’s song catalog to record the gospel tune “I Talk to Jesus Every Day” in 1971.
The songwriter’s own recording career included stints with the Dot, Decca, Mercury and MGM labels, sometimes billed as “Glenn Douglas” or “Doug Tubb.” His 1958 LP was titled Heartbreak Alley. Later albums included New Country Psalms, Half and Half, Glenn Douglas, Let Me Cry Alone, Gonna Make My Mark and Aged to Perfection. He appeared on the Opry and on The Ozark Jubilee network TV series.
Tubb toured with Cash, Jones, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Marty Robbins and others. He continued to write and perform until the time of his death, frequently appearing as the host of the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree at the Texas Troubadour Theater near the Opryland Hotel & Resort.
He also sang duets with his wife, Dottie Snow, the daughter of Grand Ole Opry stars Radio Dot & Smokey Swann. The two are ministers. Their weekly service called “The Kitchen Tabernacle” was posted on Facebook Live and Periscope each Sunday afternoon.
Joe Rucker, Jimmy Payne, Glenn Douglas Tubb and his wife Dottie Snow Tubb. Photo: Courtesy Lyn Stevens
Glenn Douglas Tubb’s songs were recorded by Dwight Yoakam, The Collins Kids, Kitty Wells, Charlie Louvin, Hank Williams Jr., Sonny James, Jan Howard, Charley Pride, Bob Dylan, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Nat Stuckey, Gene Watson, Jack Barlowe, Billy Walker, Anne Murray and many more.
At the time of his death, the songwriter was working on a documentary film about his life.
Glenn Douglas Tubb arrangements are being handled by Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park. No services will be held at this time.
Double Down Music Makes First Signings With Blake Bollinger, Clara Calaway
/by Lydia FarthingPictured (L-R): Erin Kidd, Creative Director, Double Down Music; Ryan Dokke, PIA Music CEO; Blake Bollinger; PIA Music Group founder Dallas Davidson
Double Down Music, a recently launched publishing division of PIA Music Group, has inked its first set of deals with producer and songwriter Blake Bollinger and songwriter Clara Calaway.
Texas native Bollinger has landed cuts with Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, Justin Moore, Locash, Parmalee, Niko Moon, Rodney Atkins, Trea Landon, High Valley, Caylee Hammock, Meghan Patrick, Mickey Guyton, Kylie Morgan, and others. Blake has also had several songs featured on CBS, ABC, NBC, and MTV.
His production credits include Atkins, Locash, Brett Eldredge, and he is currently co-producing projects with Landon and Jacob Lutz, as well as producing Craig Campbell and Nate Kenyon. Bollinger has done programming for the last three Aldean records as well as the most recent Blake Shelton album.
Pictured (L-R): Erin Kidd, Creative Director, Double Down Music; Ryan Dokke, PIA Music CEO; Clara Calaway; PIA Music Group founder Dallas Davidson; Lauren Lieu, Creative Director, Double Down Music
Clara Calaway, formerly Clara Henningsen, began her career as part of her family trio The Henningsens, with dad Brian and brother Aaron. The Henningsens co-wrote The Band Perry’s singles “You Lie” and “All Your Life” as well as several other album tracks on both The Band Perry’s self-titled debut album and follow-up, Pioneer. The trio also landed cuts with Wynonna Judd, Sara Evans, Billy Currington and Highway 101 as well as their own “American Beautiful” for their Arista Nashville debut in 2013.
Joy Oladokun Gears Up For Her Major Label Debut Album
/by Lorie HollabaughJoy Oladokun. Photo: Nolan Knight
Singer-songwriter and new Americana Award nominee Joy Oladokun will release her major label debut, In Defense Of My Own Happiness, on Friday, June 4 via Amigo Records/Verve Forecast/Republic Records.
With In Defense Of My Own Happiness, Oladokun shares the unique perspective she’s gained from living in today’s world as a Black, queer woman and first-generation child of Nigerian immigrants. The new record features 14 songs including “Bigger Man,” a song written and performed with Maren Morris, along with “Sunday,” “Breathe Again,” and recently unveiled tracks, “Sorry Isn’t Good Enough,” “Jordan,” and “Wish You The Best”featuring Jensen McRae.
In celebration of the new music, Oladokun will perform a special full-band show at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley on Sunday, June 20 and will continue to tour throughout the year including performances at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, as well as several dates supporting Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.
Born in Arizona and now living in Nashville, Oladokun has received widespread attention in the past year, including performances of “Breathe Again” on NBC’s TODAY and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The song received a key placement on NBC’s This Is Us, propelling the track to No. 3 on Shazam’s U.S. Top 200 while also charting globally. Her music has also been featured on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, ABC’s Station 19 and Showtime’s The L Word.
1. Someone That I Used To Be
2. Sunday
3. Sorry Isn’t Good Enough
4. I See America
5. Wish You The Best (Feat. Jensen Mcrae)
6. Let It Be Me
7. Bigger Man (Feat. Maren Morris)
8. If You Got A Problem
9. Mighty Die Young
10. Breathe Again
11. Heaven From Here (Feat. Penny & Sparrow)
12. Look Up
13. Taking The Heat
14. Jordan
The Recording Academy Announces More Updated Rules For Grammy Awards
/by Lydia FarthingThe Recording Academy has released the latest Grammy Awards Rules and Guidelines, which reflect changes for next year’s 64th Annual Grammy Awards. The news of the new rule amendments come just after the Academy announced several significant changes to its nomination process, including the elimination of nominations review committees in general and genre fields.
Included in the new amendments are a few changes that apply to the Album Of The Year Category. The new amendment states that all credited artists, songwriters, producers, recording engineers, mixers, and mastering engineers are eligible to be Grammy nominees and recipients in the Album Of The Year category. Previously, contributors were required to be credited with at least 33% or more to be eligible.
Additionally, an album must also contain over 75% of newly recorded (within five years of the release date), previously unreleased recordings to be eligible for Grammy consideration, as opposed to the current eligibility rule of 50%. Best Compilation Soundtrack, Best Historical Album, Best Immersive Audio Album, Best Recording Package, Best Special Package, and Best Album Notes will accept albums of recordings that are not newly recorded, however. This eligibility rule goes into effect for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards taking place in 2023, unlike all of the other updated rules that were announced, which will go into effect for the upcoming 64th annual Grammy Awards, set for April 3, 2022.
“Our peer-driven awards process is all about engagement, and nothing is more invigorating than seeing our members take part in submitting proposals to move the Academy forward,” says Chair & Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. “We’re proud to work alongside today’s music creators to ensure their vision for the music industry is reflected in all that we do, and to continue our commitment to transparency by making these updates readily available to anyone that wishes to submit their art for Grammy recognition.”
Other rule amendments include the Best Dance Recording category being renamed to Best Dance/Electronic Recording; a second optional Technical Grammy Award being added and specifically reserved for a company, organization or institution who has made groundbreaking and influential contributions to the recording field; and academy members or their designated publicists now being restricted to FYC (for your consideration) emails, social media posts and physical mailings that promote only their own recordings, prohibiting lobbying on behalf of other members.
The full list of rule amendments for the 64th Grammy Awards can be found here.
Nominees Revealed For 2021 Americana Honors & Awards
/by LB CantrellThe nominees for the 20th annual Americana Honors & Awards were announced today (May 26) at the National Museum of African American Music in downtown Nashville.
Keb’ Mo’ and Old Crow Medicine Show‘s Ketch Secor served as hosts for the nomination ceremony. Attendees and livestream viewers were also treated to performances by Allison Russell, Valerie June, and the hosts.
“We’re delighted to see our incredible membership recognize such an array of talent,” said Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association. “Every one of these musicians is a trailblazer in their own right, and I’m thrilled to see that these nominees and their works have resonated so deeply within our community.”
The Americana Awards will take place at the Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 22, as part of the Americana Fest.
Brandi Carlile, Kathleen Edwards, Jason Isbell, Margo Price and Billy Strings are up for Artist of the Year at the Americana Honors & Awards. Sturgill Simpson, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Valerie June, Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit, and Sarah Jarosz are among the Album of the Year nominees.
Charley Crockett, Amythyst Kiah, Joy Oladokun, Allison Russell, and Waxahatchee are nominees for Emerging Artist of the Year.
Nominees for the Americana Honors & Awards are below:
Artist of the Year:
Album of the Year:
Song of the Year:
Emerging Artist of the Year:
Duo/Group of the Year:
Instrumentalist of the Year:
Faster Horses Festival Returning With Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, More
/by Lorie HollabaughJason Aldean, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett
Faster Horses Festival has announced the first wave of performers for this year’s event taking place July 16-18 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
Jason Aldean, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett are set to headline the upcoming festival. The three were originally set to headline the 2020 event, which was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other artists set to perform on the three-day festival include Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Russell Dickerson, Riley Green, Hardy, Chris Lane, Tracy Lawrence, David Lee Murphy, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Mitchell Tenpenny and DeeJay Silver, with more artists to be announced in the coming weeks.
Full ticketing and lineup details for the rescheduled dates are available at fasterhorsesfestival.
Florida Georgia Line To Hit The Road On I Love My Country Tour
/by Lydia FarthingGlobal superstars Florida Georgia Line are returning to the road this fall with the I Love My Country Tour 2021, presented by Old Camp and sponsored by T-Mobile.
Kicking off the much-anticipated tour at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta on Sep. 24, FGL has invited Russell Dickerson as direct support, plus Lauren Alaina and Redferrin as openers on all dates. The 29-stop trek will wrap Nov. 20 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.
“Touring is back, y’all! This is the longest we’ve gone without being on the road, and we’ve been counting down the days until we can finally say – we’re going on tour! Thank you to our fans for all of your support with our new music over the past year, we truly can’t wait to bring these tunes to the stage,” shares FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley. “We’re excited to see your faces, feel the energy, and bring some good vibes to your city this fall. Let’s make some new memories!”
FGL’s fan club, FGL Lifers, will have first access to pre-sale tickets starting Friday, May 28 at 10 a.m. local time, while Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, June 1 at 10 a.m. local until Thursday, June 3. Produced by Live Nation, tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, June 4 at 10 a.m. local time here.
FGL’s I Love My Country Tour Dates:
9/24 | Atlanta, GA – Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
9/25 | New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
9/26 | Houston, TX – Toyota Center
9/30 | Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
10/1 | Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
10/2 | Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
10/7 | Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
10/8 | Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre
10/9 | Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
10/14 | Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
10/15 | Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center
10/16 | St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
10/21 | Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
10/22 | Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
10/23 | Washington, DC – Jiffy Lube Live
10/28 | Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
10/29 | Chicago, IL – United Center
10/30 | Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
11/4 | San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
11/5 | Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
11/6 | Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
11/7 | Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center
11/11 | Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion
11/12 | Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
11/13 | San Bernardino, CA – Glen Helen Amphitheater
11/16 | Denver, CO – Ball Arena
11/17 | Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena
11/19 | Portland, OR – Moda Center
11/20 | Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Veteran Songwriter Glenn Douglas Tubb Passes
/by Robert K OermannGlenn Douglas Tubb. Photo: Courtesy Lyn Stevens
Hit country songwriter Glenn Douglas Tubb died in Nashville on Saturday (May 22) at age 85.
Tubb was active for seven decades on the Nashville music scene, co-writing hits for Johnny Cash, George Jones & Tammy Wynette, Webb Pierce and The Wilburn Brothers, among others. His classic “Skip a Rope” is the current single by Marty Stuart.
“Two Story House” was a hit duet for George Jones & Tammy Wynette in 1980. Tubb co-wrote
it with Wynette and David Lindsey. The songwriter was also a recording artist.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, Glenn Douglas Tubb was the nephew of Country Music Hall of Fame member Ernest Tubb (1914- 1984) and the cousin of Grand Ole Opry star Justin Tubb (1935-1998).
His first big songwriting success was 1957’s “Home of the Blues,” co-written with Vic McAlpin and sung by Johnny Cash. In 1959, Ernest Tubb had a hit with his nephew’s song “Next Time.”
Webb Pierce scored a top-10 hit with Glenn Douglas Tubb’s “Sweet Lips” (1961). The Wilburn Brothers did the same with “Tell Her So” (1963).
In 1967, Tubb and Jack Moran co-wrote the social-commentary song “Skip a Rope.” It became a No. 1 country smash for Henson Cargill the following year and crossed over to become a pop hit as well. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1969.
“Skip a Rope” has since been recorded by dozens of others, including Jimmy Dean, B.J. Thomas, Conway Twitty, Autry Inman, Lynn Anderson, The Harden Trio, Gene Vincent, George Jones, Joe Tex, Patti Page, Jack Reno, Rex Allen, Lawrence Reynolds, The Jordanaires, Bobby Bare, The Brothers Four and The Kentucky HeadHunters.
Cash returned to Tubb’s song catalog to record the gospel tune “I Talk to Jesus Every Day” in 1971.
The songwriter’s own recording career included stints with the Dot, Decca, Mercury and MGM labels, sometimes billed as “Glenn Douglas” or “Doug Tubb.” His 1958 LP was titled Heartbreak Alley. Later albums included New Country Psalms, Half and Half, Glenn Douglas, Let Me Cry Alone, Gonna Make My Mark and Aged to Perfection. He appeared on the Opry and on The Ozark Jubilee network TV series.
Tubb toured with Cash, Jones, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Marty Robbins and others. He continued to write and perform until the time of his death, frequently appearing as the host of the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree at the Texas Troubadour Theater near the Opryland Hotel & Resort.
He also sang duets with his wife, Dottie Snow, the daughter of Grand Ole Opry stars Radio Dot & Smokey Swann. The two are ministers. Their weekly service called “The Kitchen Tabernacle” was posted on Facebook Live and Periscope each Sunday afternoon.
Joe Rucker, Jimmy Payne, Glenn Douglas Tubb and his wife Dottie Snow Tubb. Photo: Courtesy Lyn Stevens
Glenn Douglas Tubb’s songs were recorded by Dwight Yoakam, The Collins Kids, Kitty Wells, Charlie Louvin, Hank Williams Jr., Sonny James, Jan Howard, Charley Pride, Bob Dylan, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Nat Stuckey, Gene Watson, Jack Barlowe, Billy Walker, Anne Murray and many more.
At the time of his death, the songwriter was working on a documentary film about his life.
Glenn Douglas Tubb arrangements are being handled by Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park. No services will be held at this time.
Nashville Musician Gabe Dixon To Release New Album
/by Lorie HollabaughGabe Dixon. Photo: Shervin Lainez
Musician Gabe Dixon will release a new album, Lay It On Me, on June 25. He has already released the soulful title track.
Dixon got his start as a teen playing keyboards professionally around Nashville, before studying classical piano at the University of Miami and launching the Gabe Dixon Band. The group released a string of albums, garnering praise from press and performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Late Show. Dixon became a go-to for some of the biggest names in modern music, touring and performing with artists including Paul McCartney, Alison Krauss, O.A.R. and, most recently, Tedeschi Trucks Band. Dixon released his debut solo album One Spark in 2011 which was followed by his celebrated sophomore effort, Turns To Gold, in 2016.
His third solo project, Lay It On Me was recorded with producer Dustin Ransom, and features a blend of old school soul grooves, pop hooks, and rock energy.
“I’ve been on this journey of learning to believe in myself and my music for most of my life,” says Dixon. “I’ve spent quite a bit of my time playing in support of other artists’ visions over the years, but with this record, I’ve finally reached a place where I’m able to fully realize my own.”
Songwriter Ben Glover Earns 40th Career No. 1
/by Lydia FarthingBen Glover
Lauded songwriter and producer Ben Glover has achieved his 40th No. 1 career single. Hitting this career accolade with Crowder‘s “Good God Almighty,” this is Glover’s second No. 1 with Crowder, after hitting the chart pinnacle for the first time with him in 2014 with “Come As You Are.”
Over twenty years after moving to Nashville to pursue music, Glover, who writes for Capitol CMG Publishing, is both a Grammy award-winning songwriter and GMA Dove award winner, as well as an NSAI awards recipient and ASCAP’s Christian Songwriter of the Year for five years since 2010. Co-writing MercyMe’s No. 1 “Even If,” additional chart-topping hits from Glover include songs recorded by award-winning artists Mandisa, Chris Tomlin, and for King & Country. With more than 400 songs penned to his name, other artists who have recorded his songs are The Backstreet Boys, Amy Grant & James Taylor, Joy Williams, NF, Thompson Square, Trace Adkins, Marc Broussard, and Clay Walker, to name a few.
Glover also co-wrote “Hard To Love” with country artist Lee Brice, which began a creative relationship between the two, eventually leading Glover to produce Lee’s latest album, Hey World.
“I came to Nashville over twenty years ago, had a five-minute artist career, and got dropped a couple of times early on,” Glover shares. “If you’d have told me then that I would someday be celebrating 40 No. 1 songs, I’d have thought you were either crazy or had some magic elixir that would allow me to live 500 years so I’d have enough time to do it. I’m just grateful I’ve had so many opportunities through the years to get to this place. I couldn’t have accomplished this sort of thing without the artists, producers, and writers willing to work with me and the champions who went to bat for me to convince all those people it would be worth it.”
“We couldn’t be more proud of our long relationship with Ben and getting to celebrate this incredible and unprecedented milestone with him,” says Brad O’Donnell, co-president of Capitol CMG. “Ben has always had an ability to draw out an artist’s unique voice and help them write their best songs. And now with ‘Good God Almighty,’ he’s done it again.”
Glover resides in Brentwood, Tennessee with his wife and two children.
Acclaimed Songwriter Jon Nite Renews Deal With Sony Music Publishing Nashville
/by Lydia FarthingJon Nite
Sony Music Publishing Nashville announced it has renewed its worldwide deal with Grammy-nominated, CMA, and ACM award-winning hitmaker Jon Nite. This agreement extends Nite’s longstanding relationship with the company which began in 2009.
“Jon is a true craftsman of the highest order. Throughout his years of success as one of Nashville’s top songwriters, he has never sacrificed his integrity or work ethic, and he continues to create masterful music that will be appreciated for generations. We are honored to remain Jon’s publisher and look forward to celebrating many more career milestones with him in the coming years,” shares Josh Van Valkenburg, SVP Creative, Sony Music Publishing Nashville.
Texas native Nite is credited for an array of country music hits including “Lady” by Brett Young, “Break Up in the End” by Cole Swindell, “Strip it Down” by Luke Bryan, “Living” by Dierks Bentley, “We Were Us” by Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert, “Beachin” by Jake Owen, “Think a Little Less” by Michael Ray, “Boy” by Lee Brice, and many more.
Over the last year, Nite earned incredible success with his work on Gabby Barrett’s multi-genre, award-winning break-up anthem “I Hope,” which was co-written by fellow SMP songwriters Barrett and Zach Kale. “I Hope” dominated the country charts, breaking airplay and streaming records.
“I’m so thankful to be a part of the Sony Music Publishing family. I’ve been lucky enough to have these friends for the last decade help me take these songs and turn them into a living, breathing American dream,” says Nite. “Josh V, Dane, Tom, Rusty, all the way to Jon Platt have believed in what I’m fighting to create every day, and it has resulted in hits that are heard in places I can’t even pronounce. I hope to keep the bar high and help my team see the success they deserve.”
Throughout his songwriting career, Nite’s songs have been recorded by country superstars Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, David Nail, Kenny Chesney, Phillip Phillips, Chase Rice, Chris Young, Darius Rucker, and Dustin Lynch, among many others. He has written sixteen No. 1 singles, and earned three CMA Triple Play Awards, an ACM Vocal Event of the Year award, an NSAI Song of the Year Award for Swindell’s “Break Up In The End,” and was named one of Variety’s 2020 hitmakers.