Pictured (clockwise from top left): Dennis Disney, Ben Pogue, Tina Johanning, and Jordan Greiner
Nashville-based artist management and content development firm, Maximum Artist Group, has announced a round of promotions and hirings.
Dennis Disney has been promoted to Sr. VP/Chief Operating Officer, and Ben Pogue has been promoted to Artist Manager.
Jordan Greiner has been added as an artist manager, handling day-to-day responsibilities on clients, while Tina Johanning has joined the team as Executive Assistant to the company’s President, Mitchell Solarek, and Sr. VP.
“Our Maximum Artist clients have seen tremendous growth over the past two years—massive consumption numbers, Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award nominations and wins; packed houses on big tours; multiple and multi-week number one radio singles; explosive growth in social media fan bases—all necessitating our firm’s expansion,” says Solarek. “I can’t describe how excited I am for our clients and for the future of our firm with the team we have in place.”
Disney joined Maximum in January 2016 as its first Vice President, overseeing operations and day-to-day responsibilities for several clients. His newly expanded role adds all business and legal affairs, strategy development for the firm and its 13 clients, sponsorship and sponsor relations, book publishing opportunities, and value-added initiatives for the client roster.
Pogue has been with Maximum for over four years. His expanded role into artist manager includes overseeing day-to-day duties for Grammy-winning songwriter/producer, Bernie Herms and breakout Capitol CMG artist, Riley Clemmons. Additionally, he remains the primary point person in Maximum’s relationships with all major Digital Service Providers and a key liaison with record label partners’ digital teams, helping drive digital revenue growth across all platforms.
Greiner, joining artist managers Kristi Brazell (Natalie Grant/Curb) and Penny Railey (Danny Gokey/Capitol CMG), brings eight years of artist management experience and network to the firm. Previously, Greiner was a manager at Eaglemont Entertainment where he worked with such artists as High Valley, Jason Gray, Aaron Shust, and Grammy-nominated Lauren Daigle. At Maximum, he will oversee the day-to-day management for four-time GRAMMY® nominee Tauren Wells (Essential/Sony), hip-hop duo Social Club Misfits (Capitol CMG), GRAMMY® and Stellar Award nominee Todd Dulaney (eOne), and The Voice finalist, R&B/Gospel sensation Koryn Hawthorne (RCA Inspiration).
Chris Janson, Maddie Poppe To Appear On Bobby Bones Live From Ryman Broadcast
/by Lorie HollabaughThere will be a special pop-up shop onsite where fans will be able to pre-order Bones’ new book, FAIL UNTIL YOU DON’T: FIGHT. GRIND. REPEAT via Parnassus Books as well as other exclusive items. The live broadcast begins at 7 a.m. Friday, June 8, with doors opening at 6 a.m. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Fans will also have a chance to catch Bones in cities across the country in support of the upcoming new book, set to hit shelves June 19. Launching June 15 in Charleston, South Carolina, Bones will visit Washington D.C.; Boston; Tampa, Florida; Ft. Pierce, Florida; Austin, Texas and Wichita, Kansas, for special pre-order, signing and live-stream events, including a stop at the iHeart Theater in New York, NY, and starting this Friday, (June 1) fans can sign up to attend the event at BobbyBones.com/NYC.
SOURCE Hall of Fame 2018 Inductees Honored at May Luncheon
/by Lorie HollabaughFront Row (L-R): Tammy Genovese, JoAnn Berry and Holly Gleason. Back Row: (L-R): Barbara Baker, Cathy Gurley, Anita Hogin and Ronna Rubin. Photo: Ed Rode
SOURCE held its monthly luncheon at ASCAP on May 24 celebrating seven women who will be inducted into the SOURCE Hall Of Fame on Sept. 25 at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. The 2018 inductees are Barbara Baker, JoAnn Berry, Tammy Genovese, Holly Gleason, Cathy Gurley, Anita Hogin, and Ronna Rubin.
The 2018 inductees met members and shared stories in a filled-to-capacity room during the luncheon, and the panel of inductees was moderated by longtime SOURCE and Leadership Music member Judi Turner.
This year marks the 16th anniversary of the SOURCE Hall of Fame Awards. SOURCE Hall of Fame inductees are nominated and inducted based upon peer recommendations, biographies, accomplishments, reputation, the number of years each individual has worked within the entertainment industry, and level of community involvement.
Founded in 1991 by Shelia Shipley Biddy, Judy Harris and Pat Rolfe, SOURCE is the longest-running organization for females in the music industry in Nashville, and is dedicated to fostering relationships and opportunities for its members through continuous education, networking, and community service initiatives.
In Pictures: Round Hill Music, Deluge Music, Jerrod Niemann
/by Jessica NicholsonRound Hill Music Hosts Nashville Film Festival Luncheon
Pictured (Front row, L-R): PJ Pacifico (Signals in Smoke), Valerie Broussard (Signals in Smoke), Katie Pruitt (Artist), Lee Ann Womack (Artist), Anastasia Brown (Format Entertainment). Back Row (L-R) Rick Clark (AMC), Tami Lester (Zync powered by Round Hill Music), Penny Gattis (Round Hill Music), Katie Jelen (Warner/Chappell Music), Alex Hackford (Sony Computer Entertainment America), Sanne Hagelsten (Zync powered by Round Hill Music), Chase Casanova (Mark Woollen & Associates), Marisa Baldi (Zync powered by Round Hill Music), Winslow Bright (Search Party Music)
Round Hill Music and Zync powered by Round Hill Music hosted their annual Nashville Film Festival luncheon featuring Katie Pruitt, Signals in Smoke, and Lee Ann Womack. In December, Round Hill Music announced their partnership with the boutique powerhouse licensing company Zync. The event showcased new songs as well as unique covers from Round Hill’s newly acquired Carlin catalog.
Deluge Music Showcases Emily West and the Whiskey Wolves
Deluge Music showcased Emily West & The Whiskey Wolves recently at the Cotton Mill.
Jerrod Niemann Performs For National Memorial Day Parade
Jerrod Niemann performing “I Got This.”
Curb Records artist Jerrod Niemann delivered a two-song performance during Monday’s (May 28) National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C, the largest Memorial Day event in the United States.
Niemann performed his current single, “I Got This,” along with “Old Glory,” a patriotic anthem written before the longtime military supporter embarked on the 76th Annual USO Holiday Tour last December.
Weekly Register: Jason Aldean, FGL Retain Chart Leads
/by Jessica NicholsonThe top country album debut this week was from former American Idol winner Trent Harmon, whose debut BMLG project You Got ‘Em All, debuted at No. 34 with 3.9K.
On the digital country songs rankings, Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha‘s “Meant To Be,” moved 23K this week, for 1.083 million in sales to date.
Kane Brown‘s “Heaven” is at No. 2, with 21K. Jason Aldean takes the third spot with “You Make It Easy” making 14K in sales. Kenny Chesney‘s latest single “Get Along” is at No. 4 with 13K, followed by the debut from Spensha Baker, “Old Soul,” at No. 5 with 13K.
Midland Plans Cannery Ballroom Show In Nashville
/by Jessica NicholsonACM Award-winning trio Midland is set to headline NASH FM 103.3’s NASH Country Kick Off Party on Tuesday, June 5 at Cannery Ballroom. Tickets are $35, and proceeds will benefit Musicians On Call’s mission to deliver live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.
Midland recently released a video for latest single “Burn Out” which was inspired by the vintage style of Urban Cowboy and filmed at Billy Bob’s honky tonk in Fort Worth, Texas. They are currently on a nationwide summer tour and then will join Thomas Rhett’s Life Changes Tour in September.
U2 Records At Third Man Records Nashville
/by Lorie HollabaughU2 capped off their Saturday night show in Music City at Bridgestone Arena with a little more stripped-down gig on Sunday at Third Man Records. The band alerted fans to the special session 15 minutes before setting up to play, and proceeded to make the first-ever direct-to-acetate live recording of “Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way” and “Red Flag Day” at the label, broadcasting video of their acoustic performance live from their Facebook page for fans.
The recording was made in the main storefront space, using the direct-to-acetate equipment usually reserved for Blue Room performances for the first time outside of that room.
Third Man previously released a 12-inch single of “The Blackout,” a song from U2’s 2017 LP Songs of Experience, for Record Store Day Black Friday.
Rhythm House Signs Steven Lee Olsen, Brandon Day
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Brandon Day, Steven Lee Olsen and Stevie Frasure
Rhythm House has announced the addition of several new members. The Roc Nation joint venture welcomes Steven Lee Olsen and Brandon Day to the roster, and has promoted Stevie Frasure to VP of Creative.
Olsen, known for penning the hits “Blue Ain’t Your Color” and “More Girls Like You,” joins Rhythm House’s writing roster in partnership with Warner/Chappell Music Nashville. As an artist, Olsen is managed by Chris Parr at Maverick and is currently working on his first EP.
“Steven is an incredible artist and writer. We are thrilled to have him part of our team, ” says Roc Nation’s Executive Vice President of Business Affairs Tamara Conniff.
Day, a 23-year-old writer and producer, joins Rhythm House with an exclusive songwriting agreement. With a background in rock and pop, the North Carolina native has production and writer credits ranging from The Plain White T’s to Big & Rich.
“Brandon was the perfect fit for our multi-genre minded family and we are excited to help take his brand to the next level,” says Rhythm House’s Jesse Frasure.
Stevie Frasure has been promoted to VP of Creative at Rhythm House. The Georgia native has held previous music industry positions at EMI, ole and Patrick Joseph Music where she helped land many major label cuts and guided songwriting careers.
“We love Stevie’s energy and are thrilled to have her continue to help develop our Nashville roster,” says Roc Nation CEO Jay Brown.
Rhythm House was formed in 2016 as a partnership between Roc Nation and Jesse Frasure, with help from Warner/Chappell’s administration. Rhythm House represents Roc Nation’s first partnership in Nashville’s publishing community.
Maren Morris, Bebe Rexha, Alessia Cara To Headline ‘River On The Rooftop’ Lineup
/by Lorie HollabaughMaren Morris, Bebe Rexha, Alessia Cara and more will perform on iHeartMedia’s 107.5 The River’s annual River on the Rooftop concert series presented by FreelandAuto.com throughout the summer. The free, three-part concert series with dates on June 11, June 25 and July 23, will be hosted at a brand new venue, Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar at 311 Broadway.
“River on the Rooftop has become synonymous with summer in Nashville,” said Jonathan Shuford, Program Director for iHeartMedia Nashville. “We’ve welcomed some of the most prolific artists in the world over the past three years, and we’re incredibly proud to offer our listeners what we believe to be our best lineup yet in 2018. The wide spectrum of artists represented this year blur the lines of traditional musical genres, but what they have in common is that they’re all incredible musicians and it’s truly an honor to be able to bring them all to Music City for this series.”
All shows are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis until the rooftop patio is at capacity. Additional patrons will be able to watch the performances on screens inside the venue. More performers to be announced at a later date.
Promotions, Hirings At Maximum Artist Group
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (clockwise from top left): Dennis Disney, Ben Pogue, Tina Johanning, and Jordan Greiner
Nashville-based artist management and content development firm, Maximum Artist Group, has announced a round of promotions and hirings.
Dennis Disney has been promoted to Sr. VP/Chief Operating Officer, and Ben Pogue has been promoted to Artist Manager.
Jordan Greiner has been added as an artist manager, handling day-to-day responsibilities on clients, while Tina Johanning has joined the team as Executive Assistant to the company’s President, Mitchell Solarek, and Sr. VP.
“Our Maximum Artist clients have seen tremendous growth over the past two years—massive consumption numbers, Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award nominations and wins; packed houses on big tours; multiple and multi-week number one radio singles; explosive growth in social media fan bases—all necessitating our firm’s expansion,” says Solarek. “I can’t describe how excited I am for our clients and for the future of our firm with the team we have in place.”
Disney joined Maximum in January 2016 as its first Vice President, overseeing operations and day-to-day responsibilities for several clients. His newly expanded role adds all business and legal affairs, strategy development for the firm and its 13 clients, sponsorship and sponsor relations, book publishing opportunities, and value-added initiatives for the client roster.
Pogue has been with Maximum for over four years. His expanded role into artist manager includes overseeing day-to-day duties for Grammy-winning songwriter/producer, Bernie Herms and breakout Capitol CMG artist, Riley Clemmons. Additionally, he remains the primary point person in Maximum’s relationships with all major Digital Service Providers and a key liaison with record label partners’ digital teams, helping drive digital revenue growth across all platforms.
Greiner, joining artist managers Kristi Brazell (Natalie Grant/Curb) and Penny Railey (Danny Gokey/Capitol CMG), brings eight years of artist management experience and network to the firm. Previously, Greiner was a manager at Eaglemont Entertainment where he worked with such artists as High Valley, Jason Gray, Aaron Shust, and Grammy-nominated Lauren Daigle. At Maximum, he will oversee the day-to-day management for four-time GRAMMY® nominee Tauren Wells (Essential/Sony), hip-hop duo Social Club Misfits (Capitol CMG), GRAMMY® and Stellar Award nominee Todd Dulaney (eOne), and The Voice finalist, R&B/Gospel sensation Koryn Hawthorne (RCA Inspiration).
Backstreet Boys, Carrie Underwood Added To CMT Music Awards
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Backstreet Boys, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, and Jason Aldean are the latest stars announced who will be performing on the upcoming 2018 CMT Music Awards at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena June 6.
The show will also include some star-studded collaborations as Dierks Bentley and Brothers Osborne team up and Darius Rucker performs with Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Charles Kelley.
Fans can vote for their favorite artists now via CMT.com until Monday, June 4 for categories including Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year, Duo Video of the Year, Group Video of the Year, Breakthrough Video of the Year, Collaborative Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year.