Pictured (L-R): Trey Turner, Mike Dungan, Easton Corbin, Ken Robold, Doug Nichols, Eddie Mascolo, Chris Alderman. Photo: Peyton Hoge
Easton Corbin continues a busy schedule this month promoting his forthcoming September 18 album release, All Over the Road.
On Sept. 13, Mercury Records held a reception for industry to celebrate Corbin’s sophomore album at Houston Station, tucked inside Nashville’s Wedgewood Houston Neighborhood.
Sponsored by Lucchese boots, the wine, ale, and moonshine lemonade bar paired well with a traditional Southern appetizer buffet, provided by Smoke Et Al mobile smokery food truck.
The event space was well decorated, thanks to GI brightidea event designers. Vintage windows hung from the wall, which framed a printout for all 11 tracks on the album, including a list of the songwriters. The seating was appropriately scattered around the elevated stage, allowed partygoers a chance to enjoy the ambiance even during the performance.
UMG President, Mike Dungan, welcomed the crowd for a Lucchese boot presentation to Corbin. Dungan invited Corbin to the stage, touting the singer’s previous consecutive No. 1 singles from his 2010 debut.
“I felt that not only am I competing against others who are out there, I’m competing against myself now,” said Corbin of the upcoming release.
The brief acoustic set included “A Thing For You,” written by Corbin, producer Carson Chamberlain and Tony Lane; “Are You With Me,” written by Tommy Lee James, Terry McBride and Shane McAnally; and Corbin’s current single, “Lovin’ You Is Fun,” written by Bob DiPiero and Jim Beavers.
Shortly after the industry event, Corbin headed across town to hold an outdoor CD party for free to the public at Losers Bar.
To support the release, Corbin is making appearances this evening (9/14) on GAC’s Top 20 Countdown. GAC will also air a special titled Introducing: Easton Corbin Sept. 16. On release day (9/18), Corbin will head to ABC’s Good Morning America to perform. Shortly after he will be featured on GAC’s On The Streets, at 10:00 am ET. The singer will also be featured on GAC Headline Country Sept. 20, and CMT Insider, Sept. 22.
Along with the album launch, Corbin announced his first-ever fan club, including a social community, exclusive behind the scenes photos and videos, presale ticketing, meet & greets, and merchandise promotions. Fans will have an opportunity to win a free membership with an album purchase.
Log on to www.eastoncorbin.com for more information.
Name Change For Law Firm HBSS
/by Sarah Skates“We have great respect for Jack and Jon and I speak for our team of more than 200 employees when I say we all wish them well,” said Managing Partner Alex Booth. “While we will miss practicing law with them, they will continue as our good friends.”
“I am proud of our firm over the past twenty four years,” said Slover. “While this is a new adventure for Jon and me, we are fortunate to have many fond memories and friendships to take with us.”
With over twenty years of experience, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is a full-service law firm and has eight regional offices in Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and the country of Georgia. Veteran entertainment attorney Karl Braun opened the Nashville office in 2002.
Steve Luscombe – “I’m A Natural”
/by ProgrammerPlaylistLuscombe was born outside of St. Louis, MO. After being adopted, he spent the next 12 1/2 years growing up in Sikeston, MO. The son of a Church of Christ minister, Luscombe has always been around music. Gospel music has been a constant in his life and continues to be important to him to this day. From a very early age, Luscombe was singing which only made his love for gospel harmony grow even greater.
As his love for music was sprouting, Luscombe also began to take an interest in secular music. The small town where he grew up held a rodeo every year with nightly concerts, featuring artists like Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Wille Nelson, and Ricky Skaggs. Seeing his favorite artists perform live only made him want to be a singer even more. Luscombe developed an appreciation for country songs drenched with passion and heartache, humor and life. It was real life to him and he wanted nothing more than to find a way to pass his feelings along through his music.
Luscombe’s debut EP contains impressive instrumental arrangements and he is excited to share “I’m A Natural” with his fans.
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‘American Idol’ Judging Panel Includes Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj
/by FreemanRyan Seacrest tweeted pic stating, "After some musical chairs, here's how the new American Idol judges will be seated."
Bentley Plays Songwriters Show, Visits NYC School
/by Caitlin RantalaL–R: Bob DiPiero, Dierks Bentley, Jaren Johnston, and Jim Beavers gather before their CMA Songwriters Series performance at New York City's Joe's Pub.
The CMA Songwriters Series returned to New York City’s Joe’s Pub last night (9/13) with two sold out shows featuring three-time 2012 CMA Award nominee Dierks Bentley, songwriters Jim Beavers and Jaren Johnston, and Songwriters Hall of Fame member and CMA Songwriters Series host Bob DiPiero.
Bentley spent the day leading up to the show with students from P.S. 103, The Hector Fontanez School, in the Bronx. He met with the fourth-grade class and toured two music rooms, which were completely outfitted with instruments and supplies, provided by a $20,000 donation from The CMA Foundation and the CMA Keep the Music Playing program.
“This program was conceived by our artist community,” said CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore. “So, it is terrific when our artists are able to visit the schools we support and see firsthand the impact these instruments have on the lives of the students and teachers.”
Bentley will also appear in CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock airing Monday Sept. 17 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry, the three-hour special features the A to Z of Country Music’s hottest stars with a concert lineup including: Jason Aldean, Kix Brooks, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Hank Williams Jr., and Zac Brown Band.
L–R: NAfME Director of Strategic Relationships, Victoria Chamberlain; ETM Executive Sirector, Katherine Dahkohler; P.S. 103 Principal, Farid Reyes; Bentley; ETM Program Director, Pete Pauliks; CMA Community Outreach Manager, Matt Seaton; and NAfME Assistant Executive Director, Jane Mell Balek.
Easton Corbin Preps Sophomore Album
/by Eric T. ParkerPictured (L-R): Trey Turner, Mike Dungan, Easton Corbin, Ken Robold, Doug Nichols, Eddie Mascolo, Chris Alderman. Photo: Peyton Hoge
Easton Corbin continues a busy schedule this month promoting his forthcoming September 18 album release, All Over the Road.
On Sept. 13, Mercury Records held a reception for industry to celebrate Corbin’s sophomore album at Houston Station, tucked inside Nashville’s Wedgewood Houston Neighborhood.
Sponsored by Lucchese boots, the wine, ale, and moonshine lemonade bar paired well with a traditional Southern appetizer buffet, provided by Smoke Et Al mobile smokery food truck.
The event space was well decorated, thanks to GI brightidea event designers. Vintage windows hung from the wall, which framed a printout for all 11 tracks on the album, including a list of the songwriters. The seating was appropriately scattered around the elevated stage, allowed partygoers a chance to enjoy the ambiance even during the performance.
UMG President, Mike Dungan, welcomed the crowd for a Lucchese boot presentation to Corbin. Dungan invited Corbin to the stage, touting the singer’s previous consecutive No. 1 singles from his 2010 debut.
“I felt that not only am I competing against others who are out there, I’m competing against myself now,” said Corbin of the upcoming release.
The brief acoustic set included “A Thing For You,” written by Corbin, producer Carson Chamberlain and Tony Lane; “Are You With Me,” written by Tommy Lee James, Terry McBride and Shane McAnally; and Corbin’s current single, “Lovin’ You Is Fun,” written by Bob DiPiero and Jim Beavers.
Shortly after the industry event, Corbin headed across town to hold an outdoor CD party for free to the public at Losers Bar.
To support the release, Corbin is making appearances this evening (9/14) on GAC’s Top 20 Countdown. GAC will also air a special titled Introducing: Easton Corbin Sept. 16. On release day (9/18), Corbin will head to ABC’s Good Morning America to perform. Shortly after he will be featured on GAC’s On The Streets, at 10:00 am ET. The singer will also be featured on GAC Headline Country Sept. 20, and CMT Insider, Sept. 22.
Along with the album launch, Corbin announced his first-ever fan club, including a social community, exclusive behind the scenes photos and videos, presale ticketing, meet & greets, and merchandise promotions. Fans will have an opportunity to win a free membership with an album purchase.
Log on to www.eastoncorbin.com for more information.
WMG Hires New Regional Promotion Manager
/by Eric T. ParkerTom Martens
Warner Music Group’s Vice President of WAR Promotion, Chris Palmer and National Director, WAR Promotion, Jordan Pettit, have announced the addition of Tom Martens as Southeast Regional Promotions Manager.
Effective immediately, Martens will be based out of WMN’s Music Row headquarters, overseeing artists such as Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Faith Hill, Big & Rich, Frankie Ballard and Charlie Worsham.
Previously, Martens was at Interscope Geffen A&M for 15 years, along with a 1 year stint at Universal Republic. He helped break artists including No Doubt, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga and Eminem, among others.
Congratulate him here.
Artist Updates (9/14/12)
/by FreemanAdditionally, The Civil Wars’ debut album Barton Hollow has been certified Gold. The band will celebrate the achievement with a party at Grimey’s New & Preloved Music, where it is the best-selling record in the store’s history. The event takes place September 26, 6-7:30 pm and is free and open to the public.
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Eric Church has premiered the new video for his new “Creepin’” exclusively on rollingstone.com. Directed by Peter Zavadil, the clip was shot in Chattanooga at the East Chattanooga Depot and features Church and bandmates playing early 20th century train robbers. See it here.
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The Roys recently released a new EP called New Day Dawning, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart. They will support the release with upcoming appearances on on CBS This Morning tomorrow (9/15) at 7 pm/ET and Fox & Friends on Sunday during the 7 am/CT hour. The sibling duo will be featured on an episode of Dr. Steve Show airing Saturday and Sunday. Check here for times. Later in the month on Sept. 26, they will make an appearance on The Better Show. Additionally, the Roys have announced a strategic partnership with Team RealTree Outdoor Energy Drink and will travel to upcoming shows in a newly-wrapped bus featuring the RealTree graphics.
The Roys recently visited Renegade Radio Nashville to promote New Day Dawning. While in studio, The Roys performed “Grandpa’s Barn” for listeners. (L-R): Renegade Radio’s Captain Jack, Elaine Roy, Lee Roy, Renegade Radio’s Laura Lynn
Underwood Launches North American Leg of Blown Away Tour
/by Caitlin RantalaUnderwood is donating $1 from each ticket sold on the North American leg of The Blown Away Tour to support Red Cross disaster relief. This donation will help the Red Cross provide shelter, food, and emotional support for those in need after a disaster. Proceeds from her Canadian concerts will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross.
Please visit www.carrieunderwood.fm for up to date information on The Blown Away Tour.
Celebration of Life Planned For Dennis “Dino” Zimmerman
/by Freeman"Dino" Zimmerman
Guitarist Dennis “Dino” Zimmerman passed away August 11, 2012 in Nashville. He was 67.
Zimmerman played guitar as a member of the Malaco Rhythm Section in the ‘70s with James Stroud, Don Barrett, and the late Carson Whitsett before he made his move to Nashville. He played on sessions and toured with KT Oslin, Mila Mason, Holly Dunn and more. He also owned and operated Dino’s Demos recording studio.
A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor September 22 at 3 pm in the Reverb Room, second floor of the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Nashville.
For more information, contact Susan Marshall here or at 615-818-6235.
‘Trisha’s Southern Kitchen’ Returns For Second Season
/by Eric T. ParkerShot in Oklahoma, the shows premiere Oct. 20 at 10 am CT on Food Network, including Southern Brunch and Sunday Supper, Halloween and Thanksgiving traditions, and tips for slimming down traditional Southern home cooked meals.
Brooks will help create his favorite Black Bean Lasagna and Miss Mickey’s Peanut Butter Balls, while Allie and August Brooks bring a costume surprise for Halloween. Many of Yearwood’s family members and close friends are slated visit the program. Yearwood will also sing a version of one of her biggest hits in an emotional wedding shower episode.
“I’m so excited for season two. Sharing my family recipes and having the people I love most by my side is such a joy,” said Yearwood. “This show celebrates what living life to the fullest is all about.”
Yearwood released her first best-selling cookbook Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen (Clarkson Potter) in 2008. Her second book, Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood (Clarkson Potter), followed in 2010.
Trisha’s Southern Kitchen is produced by Ellen Rakieten Entertainment and RelativityREAL.