Kenny Chesney
The
Building Conservation Trust, the national marine habitat program of the
Coastal Conservation Association, has added
Kenny Chesney as an honorary board member. Founded in 2010 to enable people who love and enjoy the oceans, the Trust supports projects that revitalize critical habitat and establish a vibrant foundation for the marine ecosystem.
“We have come to a place where everyone needs to get involved if the oceans, the beaches, the sea life
is important to us as human beings,” Chesney said of his involvement. “No one person can save the world – or the water. But in creating alliances, bringing people who care together and creating projects that can have an impact we start to slowly protect and build up this important natural resource.”
Last year, Chesney and the Trust teamed for an “urban reef” project to place two artificial reefs in the St John’s River in downtown Jacksonville to enhance recreational angling opportunities and heighten awareness of the importance of marine habitat.
“When you can have a hand in stewarding the health of the ocean,” Chesney said at the time, “you’re insuring the survival of something very necessary for all of us, whether you’re a beach person or someone that won’t go near the water. The ecological balance is very delicate, especially in Florida, so I am honored to help them achieve this goal.”
Another Trust effort, the Louisiana “floating islands” project, used new technology to restore marsh in Louisiana with participation from local residents, members of an indigenous Native American tribe and students from a nearby elementary school. For its support of the project, Shell Oil Company won the 2013 Gulf Guardian Award bestowed by the Gulf of Mexico Program, an initiative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to facilitate collaborative actions to protect, maintain, and restore the health and productivity of the Gulf of Mexico.
“The Trust is creating a model for the successful collaboration of business, non-profit organizations and government agencies to revitalize the marine ecosystem, all driven by passionate people in coastal communities,” said
Patrick Murray, president of the Coastal Conservation Association. “There is no lack of work for the Trust to do, and with the involvement of Kenny Chesney, the future has never been brighter.”
Luke Bryan To Collaborate with Florida Georgia Line at ACM Awards
/by Jessica NicholsonLuke Bryan
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions unveiled today (Feb. 7) that the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, Luke Bryan, will make a special performance at the 4th Annual ACM Fan Jam live remote at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Sunday, April 6, 2014. The performance is in addition to his co-hosting duties with Blake Shelton at the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
Florida Georgia Line recently released the single “That’s How We Roll” which features Bryan and currently sits at No. 37 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart.
The 4th Annual ACM Fan Jam, hosted by reigning ACM New Artist of the Year Florida Georgia Line, is a fans-only, live concert event which gives Country music fans the ultimate pass to be a part of the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The ACM Fan Jam continues after the Awards telecast ends with a concert featuring Florida Georgia Line; details will be announced soon.
Tickets for the ACM Fan Jam start at $45 and are on sale NOW by visiting ticketmaster.com. For more information on the ACM Awards and all ACM events, visit acmcountry.com.
Chesney Named Honorary Ocean Conservation Board Member
/by Jessica NicholsonKenny Chesney
The Building Conservation Trust, the national marine habitat program of the Coastal Conservation Association, has added Kenny Chesney as an honorary board member. Founded in 2010 to enable people who love and enjoy the oceans, the Trust supports projects that revitalize critical habitat and establish a vibrant foundation for the marine ecosystem.
“We have come to a place where everyone needs to get involved if the oceans, the beaches, the sea life is important to us as human beings,” Chesney said of his involvement. “No one person can save the world – or the water. But in creating alliances, bringing people who care together and creating projects that can have an impact we start to slowly protect and build up this important natural resource.”
Last year, Chesney and the Trust teamed for an “urban reef” project to place two artificial reefs in the St John’s River in downtown Jacksonville to enhance recreational angling opportunities and heighten awareness of the importance of marine habitat.
“When you can have a hand in stewarding the health of the ocean,” Chesney said at the time, “you’re insuring the survival of something very necessary for all of us, whether you’re a beach person or someone that won’t go near the water. The ecological balance is very delicate, especially in Florida, so I am honored to help them achieve this goal.”
Another Trust effort, the Louisiana “floating islands” project, used new technology to restore marsh in Louisiana with participation from local residents, members of an indigenous Native American tribe and students from a nearby elementary school. For its support of the project, Shell Oil Company won the 2013 Gulf Guardian Award bestowed by the Gulf of Mexico Program, an initiative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to facilitate collaborative actions to protect, maintain, and restore the health and productivity of the Gulf of Mexico.
“The Trust is creating a model for the successful collaboration of business, non-profit organizations and government agencies to revitalize the marine ecosystem, all driven by passionate people in coastal communities,” said Patrick Murray, president of the Coastal Conservation Association. “There is no lack of work for the Trust to do, and with the involvement of Kenny Chesney, the future has never been brighter.”
Industry Ink (2/7/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): James LeBlanc(Writer), Kalisa Ewing(artist/writer), David Reyes (owner/chef of Boca Loca Cantina) and Todd Wilkes of KingSpirit Music
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Current WKDF morning co-host Becca Walls will move to middays, while current midday host Darlas Rai will move to evenings on station WSM-FM, which has been without a radio personality.
Updated information on auditions, applications, and other information can be found at www.upandcomin.jacobseye.com. The registration period ends March 7, 2014.
The show is produced by Massey, Bob Holmes (“Christmas in Rockefeller Center”), Willie “Bum Bum” Baker (Record Producer for PINK, India Arie, BoyzIIMen) and a team of entertainment industry experts that have worked with the biggest names in the business.
Nancy Shapiro To Be Featured Guest At Rising Women on the Row Breakfast
/by Eric T. ParkerNancy Shapiro
Nancy Shapiro, Senior Vice President, Member Services for The Recording Academy, will serve as the special guest at MusicRow’s third annual Rising Women on the Row ceremony.
To be held March 21, 8:30am, at the Omni Nashville, the breakfast event will feature a sit-down discussion with Shapiro in addition to honoring Julie Boos (Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy), Caryl Healey (Sony Music Nashville), Kelly Rich (Big Machine Label Group), Ebie McFarland (Essential Broadcast Media), and Alicia Pruitt (Warner/Chappell Music). Read more about the honorees here.
Shapiro began her impressive career with The Recording Academy in 1985 as Executive Director of the Nashville Chapter. She worked toward establishing five new branches in Texas, Florida, the Pacific Northwest, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. as South Regional Director and National Field Director. She currently manages The Recording Academy’s 12 chapters, overseeing national education programming, fundraising events, professional development initiatives and operations, which serve over 20,000 members.
Appointed by Mayor Karl Dean to the Music City Music Council, Shapiro serves as Chair of the Music Makes Us Advisory Board for Metro Nashville Public Schools. She has also served on the boards of the Country Music Association; National Museum of African American Music; Tennessee Film, Music, and Entertainment Commission; Leadership Music; Country Music Retirement Center; the W.O. Smith Community Music School; the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau; and the Ear Foundation. She has received the Executive Award from the National Women Executives, the Founders Award from Music Row Industry Summit, the Women of Influence Award from Southern Living magazine, and was honored at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Sixth Annual Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum.
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10th Annual 'Stars For Second Harvest' Benefit Coming To Ryman
/by Jessica NicholsonHosted by founder of Big Loud Shirt Industries and hit songwriter Craig Wiseman, the show will feature unplugged acoustic style performances by some of country music’s most acclaimed songwriters and performers. Last year’s benefit concert and live auction held at the Ryman raised $100,000, providing 400,000 meals to the hungry in Middle Tennessee through Second Harvest Food Bank. Over the last decade the show has raised $611,032.
“Stars for Second Harvest is one of my favorite events each year,” said Wiseman. “I am honored to be part of such a tremendous benefit in helping to raise awareness for the hungry in Middle Tennessee. We are proud to welcome O’Charley’s as our presenter for the 10th straight year. Their significant contributions and support have not only made this event possible, but have also provided a million meals to local families in the process. My hope this year is to reach $250,000 in sales for our 10th anniversary.”
“We are excited to reach our 10th anniversary milestone for Stars for Second Harvest,” said Jaynee Day, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. “We are beyond grateful for the awareness and support this show has brought to hungry people in need.”
Concert tickets are on-sale beginning today for $35.00 plus applicable service charges and are available via Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, Ryman box office, Ryman.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. For preferred VIP seating of $50.00, please contact Second Harvest Food Bank at 615-329-3491.
Proceeds from the concert benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in their efforts to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger.
Writer's Den Signs Fuller
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (seated, L-R): John Rolfe, Writer’s Den attorney; Melissa Fuller; Bobby Rymer, Writer’s Den partner. (standing, L-R) – Writer’s Den writers Ben Cooper and Thom Schuyler.
The Writer’s Den Music Group has signed singer/songwriter Melissa Fuller to her first worldwide publishing agreement.
“I’m so excited to be working with Melissa,” said company partner Bobby Rymer. “She’s an incredibly talented songwriter with a strong work ethic. I love that combination and look forward to trying to keep up with her!”
Fuller, a Wyoming native, released her Crazy Dream EP in 2012 and is working on a new album for release this spring. She was chosen by the Recording Academy and Hitlab as an Emerging Artist Competition Finalist during the 55th Grammy Awards week early last year.
“Bobby Rymer is my mentor, sage, publisher and truly one of the most incredible people I’ve met after eight years in Nashville,” said Fuller. “I’m absolutely honored to be working with him and the other songwriters in our office, including Ben Cooper and Thom Schuyler.”
Writer’s Den was formed in 2007 by Rymer and entrepreneur Gaylen Rust. Songwriters Ben Cooper and Thom Schuyler are signed to Writer’s Den. The company also represents the catalogs of Bonnie Bishop, Tami Hinesh, Trent Jeffcoat and Adam Wright.
Weekly Chart Report (2/7/14)
/by Michael_SmithLonestar Begins Acoustic Tour Tonight
/by Jessica Nicholson“We are really excited to kick off 2014 back on the road in support of our latest album, Life As We Know It,” says Sams. “This February and March, we are bringing the tour back to the basics with an all new, stripped down, acoustic show. This setting allows us to really showcase our songs in their original form of just voice and instruments, without all the production. Unlike anything we’ve ever done before, the show will be full of audience interaction that will be social media driven and allow fans the unique opportunity to come on stage with us. We look forward to seeing all of our fans at our shows!”
LONESTAR 2014 Acoustic Tour Dates:
Feb. 6 Scottsdale, Ariz. – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 8 Redding, Calif. -Cascade Theatre
Feb. 9 Chico, Calif. – California State University Chico – Laxson Auditorium
Feb. 13 Tucson, Ariz. – Fox Tucson Theatre
Feb. 14 El Cajon, Calif.- Sycuan Casino
Feb. 15 Santa Clarita, Calif. – College of The Canyons Performing Arts Center
Feb. 16 Modesto, Calif. – Gallo Center for the Arts – Mary Stuart Rogers Theatre
Feb. 17 Folson, Calif. – Harris Center
Feb. 28 Tulsa, Okla. – Mabee Center
March 12 Orono, Me. – University of Maine – Collins Center for the Arts
March 13 Red Bank, N.J. – Count Basie Theatre
March 14 Greenville, S.C. – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
March 15 Bradford, Pa. – Bradford Area High School Auditorium
March 22 Biloxi, Miss. – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hard Rock Live
Sarah Davidson To Release EP March 25
/by Jessica NicholsonDavidson will appear as a cast member on TNT’s new unscripted series Private Lives of Nashville Wives. Davidson penned and recorded the title track for the series, “Bright Lights Big City,” and songs off the EP will be featured throughout the season. Private Lives of Nashville Wives premieres on TNT Feb. 24 at 10/9 p.m. CT.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sarah into the Suretone Entertainment family,” says Suretone Entertainment Chairman, Carl Stubner. Davidson has signed on with Suretone for label and management representation. “She is exceedingly talented and this debut EP really shows her diversity and range. Sarah is one of those artists born with an empathy that shines through her music and allows her to connect with her audience on a deeper level. With that and the platform of the TNT series, we know this is just the beginning for her.”
Walmart will begin exclusive physical distribution of the album on March 25; the project will be release on iTunes the same day. Physical EPs will be available after the exclusivity period everywhere retail is sold. The album can be streamed at soundcloud.com
“Sarah Davidson” Track Listing:
Clear Channel, Horizon Media Form Partnership
/by Jessica NicholsonThe alliance will enable the companies to leverage Clear Channel’s assets including out of home, broadcast, mobile, digital and events to benefit Horizon’s clients, proving the effectiveness and ROI of broadcast and out of home through deep integrated marketing partnerships.
The alliance provides Horizon Media with exclusive rights to several programs, including select Artist Integration Programs, World Premieres, customized shows at Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio Theaters in New York and Los Angeles, and more. In addition, the agency will have access to the full array of creative talent at Clear Channel Media and Entertainment for special content creation opportunities.
The partnership will also allow for the co-creation of new psychographic targeting systems utilizing Horizon’s proprietary tools and insights fused with unique music and consumer research built on Clear Channel Media’s industry-leading national reach. The valuable research insights developed throughout the partnership will fuel further media mix model development.
“We’re excited about this ground-breaking partnership and the positive impact it will have for our clients’ business,” said Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media. “I’ve been impressed with the transformation of Clear Channel into a multi-platform company that can provide national reach while activating locally and providing measurable ROI.”
“Clear Channel and Horizon are committed to the same goal — providing our advertising partners with superior ROI on their marketing expenditures,” said Bob Pittman, Clear Channel’s Chairman and CEO. “We are excited to create new ways to use our unique assets and the powerful, engaged and interactive relationships we have with consumers 24/7 — and we’re looking forward to taking the innovation to a new level for Horizon partners through this groundbreaking new relationship and creative alliance.”