Pictured (L-R): Jay Jones (BBR Music Group), Chris Loss (BBR Music Group), Craig Campbell, Gator Harrison (iHeartMedia), JoJamie Hahr (BBR Music Group), Caitlyn Gordon (BBR Music Group), Carson James (BBR Music Group), Devin DeToro (BBR Music Group) and Sara Knabe (BBR Music Group). Photo: Cody Heckber
Red Bow Records’ artist Craig Campbell celebrated the release of his latest single “See You Try” during a special concert at Nashville’s Exit/In on Thursday (April 5).
Penned by Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard with producer Bart Butler, James McNair and Jordan Schmidt, the effort marks Campbell’s first release since his second radio single for BBR Music Group in 2016, “Outskirts of Heaven.” “See You Try” impacts radio on Monday (April 9) and is already picked up by MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart reporting stations KMKS (Bay City, TX), KRKT (Albany, OR), KWHW (Altus, OK), WFRY (Watertown, NY), WHMA (Anniston, AL) and WVMD (Cumberland, MD).
The lyric video for the song features Campbell’s wife Mindy.
For his hour set at the Nashville club, Campbell showcased pristine vocals on songs including his debut, 2010 single “Family Man,” his catchy, contemporary “Outta My Head” and the Top 10 radio hit, “Keep Them Kisses Comin’.” The set was stripped down to an upright piano in the middle of the Nashville club for “It’s About Time,” a ballad intended for release before his old record label closed. Campbell is putting the finishing touches on his debut Red Bow Records album since the acquisition of his new label home by BMG.
Warner/Chappell writer and co-writer of Luke Combs’ No. 1 “Hurricane” Taylor Phillips opened the show, which was rounded off by The Bachelorette star turned peermusic writer Luke Pell.
Campbell is prepping his 6th Annual Cornhole Challenge, set for June 5, helping to kick off the 2018 CMA Music Festival. Campbell has raised over $200,000 towards the fight against colorectal cancer, a disease he lost his 36 year old father to at age 11.
Since wrapping with Luke Bryan’s HUNTIN’, FISHIN’ AND LOVIN’ EVERY DAY Tour, Campbell has been confirmed for the CMA Fest Riverfront Stage June 10 before headlining select dates nationwide in addition to exclusive appearances on social media.
Big Machine/John Varvatos Records Gets Pretty Vicious
/by Jessica NicholsonBig Machine/John Varvatos Records have announced the signing of UK band Pretty Vicious to its roster. Hailing from Merthyr Tydfil in the valleys of Wales, band members Jarvis Morgan (bass), Tom McCarthy (guitar), Brad Griffiths (vocals and guitar) and Elliot Jones (drums) may all be under the age of 21 but their music has gained support from radio throughout Europe via BBC’s Radio 1 and Xfm.
“This band lives up to its name and I cannot wait for these lethal young men to come and conquer the U.S. The British are coming…,” said Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta.
John Varvatos commented, “Pretty Vicious is one of the most exciting bands I’ve seen in the last 10 years. They have the songs, the power, and the attitude to become one of the biggest rock bands on the planet. Get ready to rock!”
“We’re absolutely buzzing to work with Big Machine and John Varvatos and can’t wait to finally play in the States with their full support and belief behind us,” said Pretty Vicious.
Tin Pan South 2018: Night 4
/by Jessica NicholsonEmily Weisband (left) performs as Natalie Hemby (right) looks on at The Listening Room Cafe sponsored by Nashville Music City Friday night. photo: Cooper Smith
Country and pop songwriters braved the colder temps this past weekend to perform during the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank.
Hit Pop singer/songwriter Ilsey arrived in Nashville early to catch some Tin Pan shows and joined Rodney Clawson‘s round with Nicolle Galyon and special guests Emily Weisband and Natalie Hemby at The Listening Room Cafe sponsored by Nashville Music City.
The sold-out JackFM show at Hard Rock Cafe sponsored by Mid-South Ford, featured former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, Ingrid Andress, Jeff Cohen, Jeff Goldford, Jamie Hartman.
Jim Beavers stepped in for Trent Willmon at the sold-out Station Inn early show with Paul Bogart, Cassidy Lynn and Zach Runquist. Anthony Smith‘s late show with Clint Daniels, Lance Miller and Jamie Paulin at the same venue was also at capacity.
Proceeds from the round featuring Kris Allen, Leigh Nash, Emily West and Tony Lucca at the The Local (sponsored by Tennessee Entertainment Commission) were donated to Musicians Corner.
Levi Lowery performs at SOUTH Friday night. Photo: Cooper Smith
Pictured (L-R): Anthony Smith, Clint Daniels, Lance Miller and Jamie Paulin. Photo: Craig Campbell
The Lightning 100 show at The Local – Sponsored by Tennessee Entertainment Commission featured Dan Tyminski, Lucie Silvas, Ashley Ray and Sean McConnell. Photo: Brittni Talley
Jenn Schott performs at SOUTH as Erik Dylan looks on Friday night.
Photo: Cooper Smith
Danny Myrick performs at the Hard Rock Café – Sponsored by Mid-South Ford Friday night. Photo: Cooper Smith
Downtown Music Acquires Portion Of Major Bob Music
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Emily Stephenson, Director of Global Client Services at Downtown; Steve Markland, VP of A&R Nashville at Downtown; Linda Edell-Howard of Adams and Reese LLP; Justin Kalifowitz, CEO of Downtown; Bob Doyle, Owner & President of Major Bob Music; Andrew Sparkler, SVP of Business Affairs at Downtown; Sam Powers of O’Neil Hagaman, PLLC
Downtown Music Publishing has announced a deal to acquire a portion of the song catalogs of publisher and artist development company, Major Bob Music.
Under the agreement, Downtown has acquired over 2,000 copyrights including hits such as “I Like The Sound Of That” and “Fast Cars and Freedom” by Rascal Flatts, “Crash & Burn” and “Marry Me” by Thomas Rhett, “Dirt On My Boots” by Jon Pardi, “It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To” and “I’ve Got A Feeling” by Billy Currington, “Where It’s At” by Dustin Lynch, “American Honey” by Lady Antebellum, “There Goes My Life” by Kenny Chesney, “Commitment” by LeAnn Rimes, “Strange” by Reba McEntire, “Our Time Now” by Plain White T’s, and “Fly Over States” by Jason Aldean.
The deal specifically excludes the Garth Brooks catalog and any songs recorded by Garth Brooks.
On the signing, Bob Doyle, Owner & President of Major Bob Music, said, “We have found a great fit in Downtown Music Publishing. With their dedication to transparency and creative marketing services, Downtown will take great care of these catalogs.”
“It is a tremendous honor and privilege to be trusted by Bob to become the caretakers of these extraordinary copyrights that have defined success here in Nashville, for all these years,” said Steve Markland, Vice President, A&R of Downtown’s Nashville operation. “We have a deep commitment to finding new opportunities for songs of this caliber.”
Major Bob Music was represented in the transaction by Sam Powers and Kerry O’Neil from O’Neil Hagaman, PLLC, with legal representation from Linda Edell-Howard of Adams and Reese LLP. Downtown was represented by Jordan Keller and Sarah Smith from Keller Turner Ruth Andrews & Ghanem, PLLC.
Carrie Underwood To Debut New Single On ACM Awards
/by Lorie HollabaughThe 53rd ACM Awards will be hosted by Reba McEntire and will also include previously announced performers include Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Kelly Clarkson, Florida Georgia Line, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Midland,Maren Morris, Jon Pardi, Bebe Rexha, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Brett Young. Previously announced presenters include David Boreanaz, Drew Brees, AJ Buckley,Cam, Sam Elliot, Eve, Ashton Kutcher, Dustin Lynch, Nancy O’Dell, Rebecca Romijn, Max Thieriot and Lindsey Vonn.
‘2018 Billboard Music Awards’ To Air On NBC
/by Lorie HollabaughTickets for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards will go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 12. Tickets to the show can be purchased online at axs.com.
Awards nominations are based on key interactions with fans, as well as album and digital song sales, radio airplay, streaming, touring and social engagement tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound.
The awards are produced by dick clark productions, with Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, Mark Bracco, Barry Adelman and Robert Deaton serving as executive producers.
Rezonant Purchases Extreme Writers Group Catalog
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Michael Martin, Sr. VP, ASCAP; Tim Wipperman, CEO, Rezonant Music Publishing
Rezonant Music Publishing has purchased the Extreme Writers Group catalog.
As part of the agreement, Warner/Chappell and Big Loud Publishing will each maintain their 50 percent ownership in Extreme. Extreme Writers Group catalog includes chart-topping songs such as “Here Comes Goodbye” (Rascal Flatts), “Why” (Jason Aldean), “I Loved Her First” (Heartland) and “Lost In This Moment” (Big & Rich). The catalog also includes George Strait’s CMA Single of the Year “I Saw God Today.” The catalog also includes Christian hits including “The Motions” and “More,” both performed by Matthew West.
Michael Martin (Sr. VP, ASCAP), Jason Houser and Tim DuBois formed Extreme Writers Group in 2000. Representing almost two dozen writers during the company’s decade of activity, Extreme helped launch the career of two-time BMI Country Songwriter Of the Year Rodney Clawson, as well as ASCAP Country Award-winning songwriters Elliott Park and Clint Lagerberg.
“Our catalog started with Tim Wipperman in 2000 and we are excited to have him involved in the next chapter,” said Martin. “We are thankful to see Extreme become part of Rezonant, a publishing company that shares our original vision to empower and inspire creative people to write songs that will have a long-term impact.”
“It’s wonderful to circle back and be able to work with the Extreme guys again,” Rezonant Music Publishing CEO Tim Wipperman said. “This catalog is full of unrecorded hits written by some of the best writers in the business. I look forward to working with Warner/Chappell and Big Loud Publishing to give these songs life.”
Social Club Misfits Launch Tour In Nashville
/by Jessica NicholsonSocial Club Misfits
Capitol CMG recording artist Social Club Misfits kicked off their Into The Night Tour at Rocketown in downtown Nashville, Tennessee this week. The hip-hop duo will continue their 2018 tour through the end of April with stops in Pittsburgh, Chicago, Charlotte, Orlando and more.
The duo, comprised of Marty and Fern, released their album Into The Night on Feb. 9, 2018. They recently wrapped up The Roadshow tour with For King and Country, Natalie Grant, Matthew West, and Zach Williams.
“War Cry feat. Tauren Wells,” Social Club’s new radio release, is the group’s fastest rising single to date.
Into The Night Tour dates:
April 6: Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
April 7: Elizabeth, NJ The Liberty Center
April 8: Clinton, CT Cornerstone Church
April 9: Baltimore, MD Baltimore Sound Stage
April 13: Cincinnati, OH The Underground
April 14: Oakland City, IN Oakland City University
April 15: Pontiac, MI The Crofoot
April 17: Chicago, IL New Life Covenant
April 18: Columbus, OH The Basement
April 19: Charlotte, NC The Underground
April 20: Durham, NC World Overcomers Christian Church
April 22: Jacksonville, FL Murray Hill Theatre
April 24: Orlando, FL Soundbar
April 25: Atlanta, GA Vinyl
Walker Hayes Goes Platinum
/by Jessica NicholsonWalker Hayes receives Platinum plaque for “You Broke Up With Me” at PlayStation Theater in NYC. Pictured (L-R): SMACK’s Robert Carlton, Walker Hayes, Monument’s Katie McCartney
On Thursday (April 5), Monument Records artist Walker Hayes was surprised with Platinum certification for his hit, “You Broke Up With Me,” in front of a sold out crowd of more than 2500 fans at PlayStation Theater as part of Kelsea Ballerini’s Unapologetically Tour. The Platinum certification signifies 1 million records sold.
As he was brought to the stage by the local radio station, NASH FM, DJs Katie Neal and Jesse Addy introduced him to the packed house as a “13 year overnight success story” and although the first single from his debut album, “You Broke Up With Me,” is now Certified Platinum, Hayes says the long journey to this point is what makes it so special.
“I’m so humbled and excited to get my first Platinum plaque,” Hayes said to his crowd as they roared with applause. “This is because of people like you who are open minded and love my music that doesn’t really fit in a box. This has been a long journey and I’m finally making the music that is true to me, so thank you for listening and buying and showing up.”
The Top 10 hit is followed by “Craig,” written by Hayes in an effort to thank a friend for his generous gift of a car when Hayes’ family was having trouble making ends meet.
Craig Campbell Celebrates New Single “See You Try” At Nashville Show
/by Eric T. ParkerPictured (L-R): Jay Jones (BBR Music Group), Chris Loss (BBR Music Group), Craig Campbell, Gator Harrison (iHeartMedia), JoJamie Hahr (BBR Music Group), Caitlyn Gordon (BBR Music Group), Carson James (BBR Music Group), Devin DeToro (BBR Music Group) and Sara Knabe (BBR Music Group). Photo: Cody Heckber
Red Bow Records’ artist Craig Campbell celebrated the release of his latest single “See You Try” during a special concert at Nashville’s Exit/In on Thursday (April 5).
Penned by Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard with producer Bart Butler, James McNair and Jordan Schmidt, the effort marks Campbell’s first release since his second radio single for BBR Music Group in 2016, “Outskirts of Heaven.” “See You Try” impacts radio on Monday (April 9) and is already picked up by MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart reporting stations KMKS (Bay City, TX), KRKT (Albany, OR), KWHW (Altus, OK), WFRY (Watertown, NY), WHMA (Anniston, AL) and WVMD (Cumberland, MD).
The lyric video for the song features Campbell’s wife Mindy.
For his hour set at the Nashville club, Campbell showcased pristine vocals on songs including his debut, 2010 single “Family Man,” his catchy, contemporary “Outta My Head” and the Top 10 radio hit, “Keep Them Kisses Comin’.” The set was stripped down to an upright piano in the middle of the Nashville club for “It’s About Time,” a ballad intended for release before his old record label closed. Campbell is putting the finishing touches on his debut Red Bow Records album since the acquisition of his new label home by BMG.
Warner/Chappell writer and co-writer of Luke Combs’ No. 1 “Hurricane” Taylor Phillips opened the show, which was rounded off by The Bachelorette star turned peermusic writer Luke Pell.
Campbell is prepping his 6th Annual Cornhole Challenge, set for June 5, helping to kick off the 2018 CMA Music Festival. Campbell has raised over $200,000 towards the fight against colorectal cancer, a disease he lost his 36 year old father to at age 11.
Since wrapping with Luke Bryan’s HUNTIN’, FISHIN’ AND LOVIN’ EVERY DAY Tour, Campbell has been confirmed for the CMA Fest Riverfront Stage June 10 before headlining select dates nationwide in addition to exclusive appearances on social media.
Rachel Wammack Releases Debut RCA Records Nashville EP
/by Jessica NicholsonSinger-songwriter Rachel Wammack releases her debut self-titled EP today (Friday, April 6) via RCA Records Nashville.
The EP was produced by Dann Huff and marks the first commercial release from Wammack, a 23-year old native of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. She began writing songs at age 12. At the age of 17 she was discovered by Sony Music Nashville while performing in Muscle Shoals. Five years and many written songs later, Rachel received a record deal from Sony Music Nashville.
Rachel Wammack EP Track Listing
1. Hard to Believe (Rachel Wammack/Jason Reeves/Jimmy Robbins)
2. Closure (Rachel Wammack/Jonny Price)
3. My Boyfriend Doesn’t Speak for Me Anymore (Rachel Wammack/Danelle Reeves/Tiffany Vartanyan)
4. Damage (Rachel Wammack/Tom Douglas/David Hodges)