Tigirlily Gold Partners With Home State Of North Dakota For New Track
Tigirlily Gold. Photo: Jared Olson
Tigirlily Gold has partnered with their home state of North Dakota to release their new track, “Call It Home (A Song for North Dakota),” which is out now.
“There’s a million reasons why we’re proud to call it home. That’s how we feel about our home state of North Dakota,” share Tigirlily Gold’s Krista Olson and Kendra Slaubaugh. “Growing up there shaped everything about us, and when we wrote ‘Call It Home,’ we had no trouble listing all our favorite things about our home state while pouring love into every note. We are beyond excited to share our pride of North Dakota through this song.”
Born and raised in Hazen, North Dakota, the duo announced their relationship as spokespersons for North Dakota Tourism and debuted the song during their July 10 appearance at ND Country Fest. The duo wrote the song alongside Pete Good and Josh Jenkins. Good and Austin Goodloe served as co-producers.
‘Salute the Songbird with Maggie Rose’ Podcast Live Taping To Be Held At Anzie Blue
Maggie Rose is set to host a live taping of her Salute The Songbird podcast at Anzie Blue on Sept. 16. Presented in partnership with Family Alliance in Music, the episode spotlights the challenges and rewards of motherhood for the performing musician, featuring Caitlyn Smith, Jillian Jacqueline and Lucie Silvas.
“I’m thrilled to host a special episode of Salute the Songbird, where I’ll have the privilege of speaking with friends and fellow musicians who are also working mothers at Anzie Blue, a venue owned and operated by women,” shares Rose. “We all share a passion for working with FAM, an organization that makes commendable efforts to provide resources to caregivers in the music industry. It promises to be an inspiring evening of music and storytelling, as well as an opportunity for us to come together and discuss how we can create a more supportive environment for one another.”
“As Nashville’s only female-owned venue, we are big believers in the exponential power of women supporting women and are thrilled to serve as the host venue for Maggie’s ‘Salute the Songbird’ series,” adds Marcie Allen, co-owner of Anzie Blue. “From our monthly showcases with organizations like She Is The Music and FEMco to a variety of shows and events featuring all genres, Anzie Blue is proud to be a first-in-class, inclusive venue, open to everyone.”
Get After It Media Names Sebastian Trujillo Chief Commercial Officer
Sebastian Trujillo.
Get After It Media (GAIM) has named Sebastian Trujillo as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In his new role at GAIM, Trujillo will lead all revenue-generating strategies across advertising, distribution, digital and brand partnerships.
“Sebas and I have worked together and known each other for decades. He brings a deep understanding of where we are as an industry and where we need to go as a company,” says Otto Padrón, President & COO of Get After It Media. “With his focus on growth, innovation and partnerships, he will help us scale GAIM into the future as a next gen media company while staying true to our mission of delivering content that connects, inspires and empowers audiences.”
“I’m honored and excited to begin this new chapter with a best-in-class organization such as GAIM,” says Trujillo. “The media industry is evolving at an extremely rapid pace, and I’m eager to help the team optimize the business across a variety of consumer touch points. We’re going to build a truly exciting future for our industry by working in concert with brand partners and connecting audiences at scale with a vast suite of engaged and diverse content offerings.”
The Desert Rose Band To Release Limited Edition Vinyl Double Album
The Desert Rose Band released its new limited edition vinyl double album last Friday (Sept. 5). The 24-track, double live album was produced, mixed and mastered by Mick Conley.
The band, most popular during the 1980’s, reunited for one final performance in Nashville, on October 2, 2022 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater. The two-hour show was recorded and featured at the grand opening of the museum’s exhibition, “Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country Rock.”
Musically Fed Celebrates Record-Breaking Summer
Musically Fed, an organization fighting against hunger by working with artists, promoters, management and venues nationwide to donate unused backstage meals to community organizations that feed people facing homelessness, hunger and food insecurity, is celebrating a record-breaking summer of donations. Partnering with venues including Bridgestone Arena, Ascend Amphitheater and First Bank Amphitheater in Nashville as well as artists such as Dierks Bentley the organization donated 51,500 pounds of backstage catering and repurposed more than 43,000 meals for the food insecure across America, England and the EU.
“Today our mission is more important than ever,” says Maria Brunner, founder of Musically Fed. “As food banks, shelters and community centers nationwide feel the pain of budget cuts, organizations like ours must help fill the holes. What our team has accomplished this summer and will continue through the fall represents an ongoing commitment to sustainability, community impact and making a difference in the lives of veterans, seniors and families in crisis. Music feeds the soul. We feed the hungry.”
This fall, Musically Fed will continue its mission by partnering with national tours including Lainey Wilson, Eric Church and Tyler Childers.
John Pershing Joins ASCAP As SVP & Chief Technology Officer
/by Madison HahnenJohn Pershing.
ASCAP has added John Pershing as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective Sept. 22.
“ASCAP is excited to bring John on board as we continue to drive innovative global technology solutions that benefit our songwriter, composer and publisher members as well as our licensees,” shares ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews. “He will be instrumental as we harness the power of AI in exciting new ways to create growth, solve market needs, and advance efficiencies.”
“ASCAP has a future forward approach to developing technology initiatives that drive industry solutions,” adds Pershing. “It is especially exciting to join the team at a time when there are so many new opportunities to innovate in service of ASCAP’s strategic goals across the organization.”
Pershing joins ASCAP from What If Media Group where he held the role of CTO and Head of Product for the past six years. At the company, he was responsible for all IT functions, including software, product and data engineering, corporate IT structure and operations, information security and more. Before What If Media Group, he serves as Vice President of Software Engineering at 1010data.
Styles Haury Inks Publishing Deal With WinSongs Music
/by Lauryn SinkPictured (L-R, back row): Aaron Steinberg (Buchalter), Jim Zumwalt (Buchalter) and Kris Rochester (Manager, Run The Roost). (L-R, front row): Chris DeStefano (WinSongs), Styles Haury, Erin Kidd (WinSongs) and Matthew Jafari (Keller Turner Andrews & Ghanem).
Styles Haury has signed an exclusive publishing deal with WinSongs Music.
“I’m fired up to join the roster over at WinSongs,” says Haury. “It’s exciting to have a team that believes in my writing and me as an artist. Chris DeStefano and I clicked from the very first session. Talk about a Swiss Army knife from his productions to writing to playing instruments, he’s on another level. It’s also super refreshing to have someone like Erin Kidd on the team. Kind of like finding that perfect tree to hang your deer stand in the fall that’s how I feel about this partnership; when it’s right it’s right!”
Haury’s co-wrote Luke Bryan’s No. 1 “Country On” and has earned additional cuts by Craig Morgan, Shawn Austin, Craig Campbell, Jimmie Allen, Sadie Bass and others.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with a talent like Styles,” shares DeStefano (Owner/Founder, WinSongs). “He is a creative force with an insatiable passion, exceptional skills, and unwavering drive to become a successful songwriter. Moreover, he possesses the voice and star quality of a superstar artist.”
“There is an energy circling up around Styles on The Row that’s contagious,” adds Kidd (Creative Director, WinSongs) “Through his writing, he embodies those country music values and way of life we all know and love!”
Over the past few years, Haury made his Opry debut, signed a record deal with Good Company Ent. (Jake Owen, Keith Gale), appeared on the Bobby Bones Show and released his project, God’s Grocery Store, Aisle 1. Additionally, he’s opened for acts including Darius Rucker, Brett Eldridge, Brantley Gilbert, Jake Owen, Chris Janson, and others.
Natalie Grant Signs To Capitol CMG With First Project ‘Christmas’ Set For October
/by Lorie HollabaughNatalie Grant. Photo: Hannah Corwin
Five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Natalie Grant has signed to Capitol CMG, marking an exciting new chapter in her career.
Along with the signing news, Grant also announced her new holiday album Christmas, is set for release Oct. 3, arriving nearly 20 years after her beloved debut Christmas album Believe. Christmas brings new light to beloved classics like“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and the Ella Fitzgerald-inspired swing of “Jingle Bells,” and also introduces two originals: the sweeping, six-minute ballad “God’s Gift” and the playful “Christmas Looks Good on You,” inspired by family traditions. The project was recorded alongside Grant’s husband and longtime collaborator, Grammy-winning composer/producer Bernie Herms.
“We are beyond thrilled to welcome Natalie to the Capitol Christian Music Group family,” says Brad O’Donnell, Co President at Capitol .”We’ve been fans for a long time and it’s an honor to partner with her on this project—especially as she marks 20 years since her first holiday release. “’Christmas’” is a classic and timeless collection of holiday songs that will resonate with fans of all genres and generations.”
“It’s been 20 years since my last Christmas album, and making another one has been a dream in my heart for so long,” says Grant. “Christmas is my favorite time of year, and I set out to create something timeless – full of nostalgia, warmth, and a few new songs that could stand beside the classics. I’m beyond excited to be partnering with Capitol CMG for the first time. Their passion and vision for this project made them the perfect home and the timing couldn’t be better. This is a partnership that just makes sense on so many levels, and I’m truly excited about what the future holds together.”
In celebration of the new album, Grant and Danny Gokey will embark on the 10th annual “Celebrate Christmas Tour” kicking off Dec. 4, spreading Christmas cheer to 11 cities across Tennessee, Florida, Virginia, D.C. and beyond.
In addition to garnering nearly one billion streams and multiple number No. 1 albums and singles, Grant is also a respected author of 11 books, including the Glimmer Girls series for tween girls. As an active philanthropist, she is the co-founder of Hope for Justice, a non-profit that fights against human trafficking through programs in the U.S. and globally that help more than 150,000 adults and children each year.
Harris, Huelsman, Barnes & Company Adds Melissa Marsh, Promotes Two
/by Madison HahnenMelissa Marsh, Amanda Remo and Ryan Spradlin.
Melissa Marsh has joined Harris, Huelsman, Barnes & Company as Senior Client Manager. Additionally, the company has promoted Amanda Remo to Senior Client Manager and Ryan Spradlin to Client Manager.
Marsh joins the firm from her former role at Wiatr & Associates, LLC, where she gained extensive financial expertise. Her previous career stops also include roles at Hunt Oil Company, ClearChannel/iHeart Media and more.
“The opportunity to grow and learn from Becky [Harris] and the HHB Team was one I simply couldn’t pass up,” says Marsh.
“We’re fortunate to have someone with Melissa’s experience and music industry understanding joining us to contribute to our clients’ financial well-being,” adds Harris.
Remo joined Harris, Huelsman, Barnes & Company a few months ago with over 10 years of business management experience, while Spradlin started at the company earlier this year.
Marsh is already on the job and can be reached here.
Industry Ink: Tigirlily Gold, ‘Salute the Songbird,’ Get After It Media, The Desert Rose Band, More
/by Lauryn SinkTigirlily Gold Partners With Home State Of North Dakota For New Track
Tigirlily Gold. Photo: Jared Olson
Tigirlily Gold has partnered with their home state of North Dakota to release their new track, “Call It Home (A Song for North Dakota),” which is out now.
“There’s a million reasons why we’re proud to call it home. That’s how we feel about our home state of North Dakota,” share Tigirlily Gold’s Krista Olson and Kendra Slaubaugh. “Growing up there shaped everything about us, and when we wrote ‘Call It Home,’ we had no trouble listing all our favorite things about our home state while pouring love into every note. We are beyond excited to share our pride of North Dakota through this song.”
Born and raised in Hazen, North Dakota, the duo announced their relationship as spokespersons for North Dakota Tourism and debuted the song during their July 10 appearance at ND Country Fest. The duo wrote the song alongside Pete Good and Josh Jenkins. Good and Austin Goodloe served as co-producers.
‘Salute the Songbird with Maggie Rose’ Podcast Live Taping To Be Held At Anzie Blue
Maggie Rose is set to host a live taping of her Salute The Songbird podcast at Anzie Blue on Sept. 16. Presented in partnership with Family Alliance in Music, the episode spotlights the challenges and rewards of motherhood for the performing musician, featuring Caitlyn Smith, Jillian Jacqueline and Lucie Silvas.
“I’m thrilled to host a special episode of Salute the Songbird, where I’ll have the privilege of speaking with friends and fellow musicians who are also working mothers at Anzie Blue, a venue owned and operated by women,” shares Rose. “We all share a passion for working with FAM, an organization that makes commendable efforts to provide resources to caregivers in the music industry. It promises to be an inspiring evening of music and storytelling, as well as an opportunity for us to come together and discuss how we can create a more supportive environment for one another.”
“As Nashville’s only female-owned venue, we are big believers in the exponential power of women supporting women and are thrilled to serve as the host venue for Maggie’s ‘Salute the Songbird’ series,” adds Marcie Allen, co-owner of Anzie Blue. “From our monthly showcases with organizations like She Is The Music and FEMco to a variety of shows and events featuring all genres, Anzie Blue is proud to be a first-in-class, inclusive venue, open to everyone.”
Get After It Media Names Sebastian Trujillo Chief Commercial Officer
Sebastian Trujillo.
Get After It Media (GAIM) has named Sebastian Trujillo as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In his new role at GAIM, Trujillo will lead all revenue-generating strategies across advertising, distribution, digital and brand partnerships.
“Sebas and I have worked together and known each other for decades. He brings a deep understanding of where we are as an industry and where we need to go as a company,” says Otto Padrón, President & COO of Get After It Media. “With his focus on growth, innovation and partnerships, he will help us scale GAIM into the future as a next gen media company while staying true to our mission of delivering content that connects, inspires and empowers audiences.”
“I’m honored and excited to begin this new chapter with a best-in-class organization such as GAIM,” says Trujillo. “The media industry is evolving at an extremely rapid pace, and I’m eager to help the team optimize the business across a variety of consumer touch points. We’re going to build a truly exciting future for our industry by working in concert with brand partners and connecting audiences at scale with a vast suite of engaged and diverse content offerings.”
The Desert Rose Band To Release Limited Edition Vinyl Double Album
The Desert Rose Band released its new limited edition vinyl double album last Friday (Sept. 5). The 24-track, double live album was produced, mixed and mastered by Mick Conley.
The band, most popular during the 1980’s, reunited for one final performance in Nashville, on October 2, 2022 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater. The two-hour show was recorded and featured at the grand opening of the museum’s exhibition, “Western Edge: The Roots and Reverberations of Los Angeles Country Rock.”
Musically Fed Celebrates Record-Breaking Summer
Musically Fed, an organization fighting against hunger by working with artists, promoters, management and venues nationwide to donate unused backstage meals to community organizations that feed people facing homelessness, hunger and food insecurity, is celebrating a record-breaking summer of donations. Partnering with venues including Bridgestone Arena, Ascend Amphitheater and First Bank Amphitheater in Nashville as well as artists such as Dierks Bentley the organization donated 51,500 pounds of backstage catering and repurposed more than 43,000 meals for the food insecure across America, England and the EU.
“Today our mission is more important than ever,” says Maria Brunner, founder of Musically Fed. “As food banks, shelters and community centers nationwide feel the pain of budget cuts, organizations like ours must help fill the holes. What our team has accomplished this summer and will continue through the fall represents an ongoing commitment to sustainability, community impact and making a difference in the lives of veterans, seniors and families in crisis. Music feeds the soul. We feed the hungry.”
This fall, Musically Fed will continue its mission by partnering with national tours including Lainey Wilson, Eric Church and Tyler Childers.
Mae Estes Slates Self-Titled EP For October
/by Lorie HollabaughRising singer-songwriter Mae Estes will release her self-titled EP on October 10 via Big Machine Records.
In a just-released new track from the upcoming project, “Drunk On That,” Estes finds herself with an overwhelming list of reasons to drink away the hurt following the end of a relationship. Sitting in the despair ultimately leads to flashes of defining moments of the relationship that she’d rather forget, vinyl records, packed bags, a diamond ring, which act as a catalyst to go off the deep end and overindulge.
“My buddy Chancie Neal used to play ‘Drunk On That’ in songwriter rounds years ago and I never forgot about it. It was one of those spins on a simple phrase that country music is so good at,” says Estes. “In the studio, our reference track for this one was ‘Neon Moon.’ Lonnie Wilson, who played drums on this song, then informed us he played drums in the same studio with the same snare for ‘Neon Moon.’ Stories like that are my favorite! I’m grateful to get to release my version of this country tune.”
The album is comprised of five tracks includes “Mr. Fix It,” “Mountain Of A Man,” “Drunk On That” and two never-before-released songs, “I Better Go” and “What She’s Havin’.”
“The timing of this EP is so exciting for me! I’ve been having the time of my life finding the folks who love the same kinda Country music I do,” says Estes. “Me and the band have been touring the country and really finding our people this year. I’m stoked to give ‘em a few more tunes to go turn up!”
Mae Estes Track List:
1. “Mr. Fix It” (Mae Estes, Marti Dodson, Jaida Dreyer, Alex Kline)
2. “Drunk On That” (Jay Brunswick, Josh Dunne, Chancie Neal)
3. “Mountain Of A Man” (Jon Decious, Lauren McLamb, Liz Rose, Paul Sikes)
4. “I Better Go” (Mae Estes, Brice Long, Paul Sikes)
5. “What She’s Havin’” (Mae Estes, Aaron Goodvin, Faren Rachels)
‘Recorded Live At Analog’ Season Two Debuts On PBS
/by Lauryn SinkDave Stewart at Analog. Photo: Skay Photography
Season two of Recorded Live at Analog kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 4, with its premiere episode airing on YouTube and public television stations nationwide (check local listings). The six-part series, filmed at Analog in Nashville, highlights a wide range of music genres including rock, Americana, country, and jazz.
“Recorded Live at Analog offers artists the opportunity to connect with their longtime fans while reaching new audiences through PBS stations, PBS.org and YouTube, uninterrupted by commercials,” says Executive Producer Don Maggi. “The series gives viewers a chance to experience their favorite artists—or discover new ones—in the uniquely intimate setting of Analog in Nashville. We’re excited to share the broad range of music styles we have coming up in the new season.”
“The show is a connection point for fans that leaves a lasting legacy well beyond a single night,” says Meredith DiMenna, Director of Marketing and Programming at Analog at the Hutton Hotel. “Our setting enhances the experience through the comfort, elevated service, and hospitality that have become a signature of our property.”
The season premiere featured Dave Stewart the highly acclaimed Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Songwriter Hall of Famer, Eurythmics co-founder, producer and renowned songwriter, honoring Bob Dylan, by playing songs from his latest album Dave Does Dylan, and sharing anecdotes from their 40 years of friendship.
“I started learning Dylan songs and singing them in folk clubs in the Northeast of England at the age of 15 years old. I still sing and play these at home and never grow tired of these songs written by a rare mind where words dance like music and music speaks like truth. Dylan is and always will be my True North,” says Stewart.
Recorded Live at Analog Season Two Schedule:
Dave Stewart Does Dylan – September 4th
Molly Tuttle & Ketch Secor – September 11th
Chase Rice – September 18th
George Thorogood & The Destroyers – September 25th
Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver – October 2nd
Deborah Silver – October 9th
On The Row: Preston Cooper Shares Songs & Stories From Debut Album
/by Lauryn SinkPreston Cooper. Photo: David McClister
Preston Cooper recently stopped by the MusicRow offices to share a few songs and stories ahead of the release of his debut album. Fresh off a performance at Red Rocks Amphitheater on the road with Riley Green, the Ohio native released his album Toledo Talkin’ on Aug. 29.
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow’s Lauryn Sink and John Nix Arledge, Preston Cooper, MusicRow’s LB Cantrell and Madison Hahnen.
Inspired by the sounds of Bob Segar, Chris Stapleton and Stevie Ray Vaughn, two years ago, Cooper was discovered by The Warren Brothers while playing a benefit show in Ohio, and they later invited him to Nashville to write with them. A few months later he moved to Music City and signed a record deal with The Valory Music Co.
Cooper kicked off his visit with “One More Place I’ve Never Been,” joking that the list of places he has never been is quickly getting shorter. He continued with “Weak” and wrapped the set with the reflective title track to the project “Toledo Talkin’.”
Recently named an iHeartRadio On The Verge Artist, he is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Oct. 24.
“To be invited by the Opry to play there, it is hard to explain the feeling because it doesn’t feel real. Two years ago I was literally playing bars in my hometown, and the Opry just felt like 10 years down the road, if even at all,” he said of the invitation.
Cooper recently wrapped his run as direct support for Kameron Marlowe’s “Keepin’ The Lights On Tour” and select dates of Riley Green’s “Damn Country Music Tour.”
Luke Combs Enters Top 20 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
/by Madison HahnenLuke Combs. Photo: Robby Klein
Luke Combs has entered the top 20 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart. His own “Back In The Saddle” alongside his collaboration with BigXthaPlug “Pray Hard” push the singer-songwriter into No. 18 this week.
Charlie Handsome sits at No. 1 for the 15th consecutive week with “Don’t We,” “Hell At Night,” “Holy Water,” “I Ain’t Comin’ Back,” “I’m The Problem,” “I Got Better,” “Just In Case,” “Miami,” “Superman,” “TN” and “What I Want.” Blake Pendergrass moves up to No. 2 with “20 Cigarettes,” “Brunette,” “Don’t We,” “Heart Of Stone,” “I Got Better,” “Just In Case,” “Miami,” “Superman” and “Wish You Well.”
Chase McGill (No. 3), Morgan Wallen (No. 4) and John Byron (No. 5) round out this week’s top five.
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Brantley Gilbert Releases New Track From Upcoming ‘Greatest Hits…So Far’ Project
/by Lorie HollabaughBrantley Gilbert has a released a new single with a clever twist on heartbreak, “Want You Back,” out now via The Valory Music Co.
Written by Gilbert with Hardy, Hunter Phelps and Will Weatherly, the track appears on Brantley’s Greatest Hits…So Far, due out Dec. 12, and finds Gilbert wishing his ex had done him dirty so he’d have a reason to move on. The upcoming album also includes previously unreleased songs “Real American” and “Ride With Me,” as well as fan favorites like “Country Must Be Country Wide,” “Bottoms Up,” “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” and many more.
Throughout the course of his career, Gilbert has racked up more than 8.3 billion streams, and boasts back-to-back Platinum albums and seven No. 1s including the 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” double-Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” double-Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” double-Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell.
The hitmaker is currently in the midst of his “The Tattoos Tour,” which continues this weekend with shows in Allen, Texas and Kinder, Louisiana, and upcoming dates in Franklin, Tennessee, and Colorado Springs, among others.
Greatest Hits…So Far Tracklisting:
1. “Country Must Be Country Wide”
2. “My Kinda Party”
3. “Dirt Road Anthem (Revisited)”
4. “My Kind of Crazy”
5. “Hell On Wheels”
6. “Kick It In The Sticks”
7. “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do”
8. “More Than Miles”
9. “Bottoms Up”
10. “One Hell Of An Amen”
11. “Small Town Throwdown”
12. “Want You Back”
13. “The Ones That Like Me”
14. “What Happens In A Small Town” (featuring Lindsay Ell)
15. “The Weekend”
16. “Welcome to Hazeville” (featuring Colt Ford, Lukas Nelson and Willie Nelson)
17. “Read Me My Rights”
18. “Tattoos”
19. “Over When We’re Sober” (with Ashley Cooke)
20. “Real American”
21. “Ride With Me”
22. “Fire’t Up”
23. “Rolex On A Redneck”
24. “Son of the Dirty South”