Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel Parton George are sharing their cherished family recipes and hosting tips in a new book, Good Lookin’ Cookin,’ out Sept. 17 via Ten Speed Press.
The cookbook offers tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of recipes for New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more. Filled with more than 80 dishes as well as photos of the sisters, the book also notes how much butter or whipped cream goes into a “Dolly Dollop,” what condiment is almost always on the Parton family table and what special dish Rachel makes at Dolly’s request every year for her birthday.
Featured recipes include country ham and biscuits, barbecue spare ribs, family favorite meatloaf, slaw of many colors, watermelon fruit salad, mac and cheese and strawberry shortcake.
“I love good cooking, but not as much as I love my sister Rachel,” says Dolly. “So, getting to combine the two was a joy beyond belief for me. I do believe you’re going to love all these great recipes, and I think you’re gonna have as much fun reading these stories and things that we put together for you as we did. I can’t wait to get this book in your hands, and for you to get this food on your table.”
“This book has always been a dream of mine,” shares Rachel. “Cooking with my sister Dolly, looking through favorite recipes and recalling stories has been great fun. Through the years, we’ve washed many dishes, cleaned up plenty of spills and shared a lot of laughter. And somehow, we always manage to end up with good lookin’ cookin’! Everyone knows Dolly as a great singer-songwriter–and she is–but she’s also very creative in the kitchen. I’m so excited to share this book with you so you can experience that yourself!”
Good Lookin’ Cookin’ was written with Maurice Miner and will also be available as an audiobook, read by both women, via Penguin Random House Audio.
Dolly Parton & Rachel Parton George To Share Family Recipes In New Cookbook
/by Lorie HollabaughDolly Parton and her sister Rachel Parton George are sharing their cherished family recipes and hosting tips in a new book, Good Lookin’ Cookin,’ out Sept. 17 via Ten Speed Press.
The cookbook offers tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of recipes for New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more. Filled with more than 80 dishes as well as photos of the sisters, the book also notes how much butter or whipped cream goes into a “Dolly Dollop,” what condiment is almost always on the Parton family table and what special dish Rachel makes at Dolly’s request every year for her birthday.
Featured recipes include country ham and biscuits, barbecue spare ribs, family favorite meatloaf, slaw of many colors, watermelon fruit salad, mac and cheese and strawberry shortcake.
“I love good cooking, but not as much as I love my sister Rachel,” says Dolly. “So, getting to combine the two was a joy beyond belief for me. I do believe you’re going to love all these great recipes, and I think you’re gonna have as much fun reading these stories and things that we put together for you as we did. I can’t wait to get this book in your hands, and for you to get this food on your table.”
“This book has always been a dream of mine,” shares Rachel. “Cooking with my sister Dolly, looking through favorite recipes and recalling stories has been great fun. Through the years, we’ve washed many dishes, cleaned up plenty of spills and shared a lot of laughter. And somehow, we always manage to end up with good lookin’ cookin’! Everyone knows Dolly as a great singer-songwriter–and she is–but she’s also very creative in the kitchen. I’m so excited to share this book with you so you can experience that yourself!”
Good Lookin’ Cookin’ was written with Maurice Miner and will also be available as an audiobook, read by both women, via Penguin Random House Audio.
Reservoir Signs Kings Of Leon
/by Liza AndersonKings Of Leon
Reservoir Media, Inc. has signed three-time Grammy-winning rock group Kings Of Leon to a publishing deal that includes their new album, Can We Please Have Fun, out May 10 via Capitol Records.
The multi-Platinum band—made up of brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill and their cousin Matthew Followill—has released eight projects since their 2003 debut and collectively sold more than 20 million albums and nearly 40 million singles worldwide.
Kings Of Leon has had five singles on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart and seven of their studio albums on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, scoring their first No. 1 album debut with the release of 2016’s Walls, as well as two chart-toppers at modern rock radio. The foursome has also toured all over the world, taking the stages of top venues and headlining festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits (ACL) and Glastonbury.
Last month, they released the forthcoming collection’s lead single, “Mustang,” along with its music video, and announced their “Can We Please Have Fun World Tour.”
“It is an honor to bring my fellow Nashvillians Caleb, Nathan, Jared and Matthew to Reservoir,” says John Ozier, Reservoir Executive Vice President of Creative. “As incredible musicians and forward thinkers, Kings Of Leon have cemented themselves as one of this generation’s greatest rock groups, and we’re excited to support the next chapter of their legacy: Can We Please Have Fun.”
“Expanding our catalog with new music from Kings Of Leon is a golden opportunity for Reservoir to work alongside one of the greatest rock bands of recent times,” adds Rell Lafargue, Reservoir President & COO. “We look forward to working with the band through the rollout of Can We Please Have Fun and as they embark on their international tour to bring this excellent rock record to their fanbase worldwide.”
Rising Women On The Row Tickets Close TOMORROW
/by LB CantrellTickets for MusicRow‘s Rising Women on the Row breakfast will close tomorrow, Friday (March 8). The annual event will take place March 19 at the Omni Nashville Hotel, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
This year, honorees are Tiffany Kerns, Taylor Lindsey, Sloane Cavitt Logue, Halie Hampton Mosley, Melissa Spillman and Candice Watkins. Read more about the honorees here.
City National Bank, CMT Next Women of Country and Loeb & Loeb are Presenting Sponsors for the 2024 Rising Women on the Row.
Industry veteran Kerri Edwards will be this year’s featured speaker. Presented by CMT Next Women of Country, singer-songwriter Carter Faith will be the special performer at the event.
Tickets for Rising Women on the Row are now closed. Tickets will not be sold at the door, as the event is sold out.
Sponsorship Tables include premium seating for 10 guests as well as recognition in event materials (see details at the purchasing link).
For any questions regarding the event, contact LB Cantrell at lbcantrell@musicrow.com.
BREAKING: Shari Roth Joins Big Loud Records As VP, Multi-Format Radio
/by LB CantrellShari Roth. Photo: Caleb Donato
Big Loud Records has added Shari Roth to its awarded radio promotions staff. She joins as VP, Multi-Format Radio, effective immediately.
Specializing in formats including but not limited to Americana, AC, AAA and more, Roth adds expertise to the label’s promotion efforts amidst the continued expansion of Big Loud’s endeavors adjacent to country music.
Roth most recently served as National Director of Radio Accounts at Warner Music Nashville for eight years. She also spent time at Big Machine Label Group, and as Associate Program Director/Music Director at WYNY/NY. The George Washington University graduate and New Jersey native is based out of Chicago.
“After beginning our radio promotion careers almost 20 years ago together, I can’t express how full circle this reunion feels,” shares SVP, Radio Promotion Stacy Blythe. “We’ve grown up in this business together, and Shari has always been a trusted and respected friend and colleague. She is a relationship expert, ready to super serve our partners across radio formats nationwide and relentlessly champion our artists, which makes her the perfect person for this critical position. I’m honored to have her on our team.”
JUST IN: MCA Nashville Names Miranda McDonald As VP, Promotion
/by Liza AndersonMiranda McDonald
MCA Nashville has named Miranda McDonald as VP, Promotion.
In her new role, she will now lead the MCA Nashville Promotion staff and oversee all radio initiatives for the label imprint’s roster including Kassi Ashton, Jordan Davis, Vince Gill, Sam Hunt, Kacey Musgraves, Parker McCollum, Reba McEntire, Catie Offerman, George Strait and Josh Turner.
McDonald began her career as a radio host and reporter for CMT Radio followed by time with The Valory Music Co. In 2012, she joined MCA Nashville as Director, Promotion where she played a key part in breaking artists such as Davis, Hunt and McCollum at radio. Most recently, McDonald served as VP, National Promotion for UMG Nashville covering radio initiatives across Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Records Nashville, MCA Nashville and Mercury Nashville.
“When you put Miranda’s leadership skills and experience together with the MCA team and their iconic roster–a lot of great things will happen,” says UMG Nashville EVP & COO Mike Harris. “I couldn’t be happier for Miranda to take on this new role as I know she is going to crush it.”
McDonald adds, “To quote the great Rodney Atkins, ‘these are my people, this is where I came from.’ In all seriousness, I’m thrilled to continue working alongside this amazing roster and team at the imprint that has been the cornerstone of my career for over a decade now.”
Craig Campbell To Honor Influences With New Album ‘Class Of ’89’
/by Lorie HollabaughCraig Campbell is paying homage to the songs and influences that helped shape him as an artist with his forthcoming album, Class Of ’89, out April 19 via Grindstone Recordings.
For the project, he reinvented six classic country tracks that are special to him, including “Killin’ Time,” “Too Cold At Home” and “On The Other Hand.” Additionally, the album cover was taken by a local photographer in Campbell’s hometown of Lyons, Georgia after he won his first talent show singing another featured track, “Be My Baby Tonight.”
“Killin’ Time was the first album (cassette) I ever bought with my own money. That album changed my life,” he recalls. “‘Too Cold At Home’ is a song we played every show. That song became a staple for us, and the fans got to where they expected us to play it. And ‘On The Other Hand’ was the first song my wife ever heard me sing. She didn’t even really know me at the time but she says that’s the moment I landed on her radar!
“I have been dreaming of recording this album for as long as I can remember,” continues Campbell. “These songs are some of the reasons I fell in love with country music in the first place. Every song on this album has a story, and each one of those stories shaped me into the country singer I am today. There will never be anyone that can do these songs as good as the originals, but at the very least I hope I made them proud.”
Brian Kelley To Tell His ‘Tennessee Truth’ In May
/by Liza AndersonPhoto: Courtesy of Big Machine Records
Brian Kelley plans to speak his Tennessee Truth with the release of his full-length debut album on May 10 via Big Machine Records.
Produced by Dann Huff, the project was crafted to incorporate both ’90s country elements and sounds designed to electrify the largest venues. Throughout Tennessee Truth, Kelley attests to the rejuvenation that rural living and everlasting love can provide as well as the power of guitars. He notes, “It’s a way for me to express myself and my family and our values.”
The Diamond-selling artist co-wrote eight of the album’s 12 tracks including single “Kiss My Boots,” which Kelley considers to be the most personal lyrical statement of his songwriting career. He shared the song today (March 6) along with it’s accompanying Ben Christensen-directed video.
“It was healing to write. I feel released now,” says Kelley of the track. “Everyone processes things differently. I went inward. I went to work and stayed busy. I’m proud of myself for doing it that way. It was worth it. Now, I have a song that helped me through a tough time. Hopefully, ‘Kiss My Boots’ can help a lot of people [by] giv[ing] them some confidence [to] help them get their power back.”
Tennessee Truth Track Listing:
1. “Acres”
2. “How We’re Livin'”
3. “King Ranch”
4. “Trucks, Ducks, Bucks & Beer”
5. “Goin’ Places”
6. “Barefeet Or Boots”
7. “Dirt Road Date Night”
8. “10 O’Clock On The Dock”
9. “See You Next Summer”
10. “Doin’ Nothin'”
11. “Dirt Cheap”
12. “Kiss My Boots”
BREAKING: UMG Nashville Appoints David Friedman To VP, National Promotion & Strategy
/by LB CantrellDavid Friedman
UMG Nashville has elevated David Friedman to the newly created position of Vice President, National Promotion & Strategy.
Most recently, Friedman led the MCA Nashville Promotion team. In his new role, he will oversee all strategic elements of UMG Nashville’s Promotion operation. He brings over 25 years’ experience to the role including eight with UMG Nashville, where he has worked across the full artist roster.
“Over the past year, the UMG Nashville Promotion department has evolved, and having someone with David’s vast experience running point on our overall radio strategy makes the department stronger,” says UMG Nashville EVP & COO, Mike Harris. “Having his expertise at the center is a natural fit, and I’m really excited for David and to see where he can take this new role.”
“UMG Nashville has the best roster in the business, so I’m very excited to expand my role and work with all of our artists in this new capacity,” adds Friedman. “UMG has been my home for eight plus years and I’m looking forward to working with all four of our iconic imprints in plotting a course for the future. Thank you, Mike and Cindy [Mabe], for this great opportunity!”
David J To Share ‘Commitment Issues’ With Fans This Month
/by Lorie HollabaughDavid J is set to drop his Sony Music Nashville/Runner Music debut EP, Commitment Issues, on March 22.
The eight-song project features co-writes with Ryan Tedder, Grant Boutin, Danny Majic and more as well as a solo write by the artist, “Lie To Me.” The collection spotlights his ability to blend country storytelling with pop and hip hop elements. The 20-year-old taught himself to sing and play multiple instruments at the age of 15.
“There’s a song for everybody on the EP—it perfectly describes my musical taste, how I grew up listening to country but always liked hip hop. It embodies the music I like to make, and it’s a really good representation of who I am,” he says.
Additionally, the singer-songwriter will hit the road on his headlining “Commitment Issues Tour,” which kicks off April 4.
Commitment Issues Track Listing:
1. “Found A Girl” (David J/Danny Majic/Andrea Rosario/Dave Villa)
2. “Still” (David J/Grant Boutin/Coleton Rubin/Phil Simmonds)
3. “Feels Like You” (David J/Cate Downey/Phil Simmonds/Grey Ziegler)
4. “Boots To The Club” (David J/Emily Falvey/Austin Goodloe)
5. “Once” (David J/Dylan Brady/Michael Whitworth)
6. “After We Broke Up (feat. Frawley)” (David J/Cate Downey/LØLØ/Danny Majic/Lauren Frawley)
7. “Rest Of Your Life” (David J/Andrew DeRoberts/Ryan Tedder/Tyler Spry)
8. “Lie To Me” (David J)
Martina McBride To Speak At Change The Conversation Event
/by Madison HahnenMartina McBride. Photo: Robby Kline
Change The Conversation has tapped country legend Martina McBride for “A Conversation With Martina” on April 17.
“I was fortunate to have some great women in country who regularly encouraged me, and I remember how much it meant to get that compliment or that support or that feeling of ‘I see you,'” shares McBride. “I have the chance now to do that for a new generation of female musicians.”
Change The Conversation Co-Founder Tracy Gershon will lead the event, which will spotlight McBride’s career thus far.
McBride has also been a national advocate for women in country music and has used her platform to address gender inequities in the industry.
“I decided to speak about the lack of gender equality in country music because there’s still so much room for improvement,” she says. “I really believe that country music is so special because it’s about real life for so many people. Real emotions, real stories…and it’s important to show more than one gender’s point of view.
“I think of the young women country music fans and think, ‘Where are their stories? Where are the things they can relate to?’ If you look back through country music history, so many of the timeless songs, the songs that made the biggest impact, are from women artists singing about their struggles or their pain or saying things with a sense of humor that other women can relate to.” McBride continues. “I think it’s important that we do whatever we can so that we don’t have a significant part of history that is missing from country music. We need to do whatever we can to rebalance these scales. Things can only get better if we’re all willing to come to the table and talk about the real issues.”
Sponsored by Regions, Media Row and The Change Agent·cy, the event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here.