Jerry Bradley. Photo: Tony Brown’s book Elvis, Strait to Jesus; courtesy of Melissa Core and Rick Caballo of Dead Horse Branding
Music industry titan and Country Music Hall of Fame member Jerry Bradley has passed away at age 83. He died peacefully on Monday (July 17) in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.
His 40 years of success in the record and publishing industries are unique in the Nashville music business community.
Jerry Bradley and the CMHOF’s Kyle Young at Bradley’s induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
As part of what is known as “The First Family of Music Row,” Jerry was the son of Nashville sound architect Owen Bradley as well as the nephew of the renowned A-Team guitarist Harold Bradley, who were both in the Hall of Fame. His late wife was the iconic Connie Bradley, who led ASCAP for three decades.
Other members of the Bradley dynasty include Jerry’s sister, longtime BMI executive Patsy Bradley, and his son, current BMI Nashville VP of Creative Clay Bradley, as well as other family members who made an impact on the music business.
Jerry Owen Bradley was born in Nashville on January 30, 1940. He was a practical jokester in his youth. When he decided to follow his dad and uncle Harold’s footsteps into the music business, after two years in the army, Jerry started working with his family’s music publishing company, Forrest Hills Music. He also started learning to engineer and produce records in his dad’s studio, Bradley’s Barn, after it was built in 1965.
Learning from his father, Jerry watched and often contributed to sessions with artists like Webb Pierce, Loretta Lynn, Brenda Lee, Gordon Lightfoot and more.
Jerry and Connie Bradley. Photo: Donn Jones/CMA
Coming up in the music business as Owen Bradley’s son made Jerry ache for a shot at building his own reputation. In order to make a name for himself, Jerry asked Head of RCA Nashville Chet Atkins—who was ironically Owen’s competition at the time—for a job.
Jerry came on as an assistant for Atkins in 1970, but soon found himself behind the sound board as a staff producer. A few short years later Jerry became Head of RCA Nashville in 1973.
If making a mark for himself was what Jerry yearned for, he did that and more. With Jerry at the helm from 1973 to 1983, RCA Nashville experienced its famed success with country hitmakers Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride and many more. The label was heralded Label of the Year by Billboard for ten consecutive years, and launched the careers of some of country music’s most legendary stars.
“When my daddy died, my mother told me he was proud of me. He never said that but he told her that. That touches me,” Jerry told MusicRow in a 2021 interview about his family’s legacy.
One of Jerry’s early signings was Alabama, a family band from Fort Payne, Alabama. Jerry helped design the artwork for their first RCA Nashville album My Home’s in Alabama, and started their iconic trademark of Alabama spelled with a capital “A” at both the beginning and ending of the word. The now Country Music Hall of Fame members would go on to celebrate multiple Platinum and multi-Platinum albums.
Jerry Bradley and Charley Pride attend the 2019 Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Another stunning success of Jerry’s was his work with Ronnie Milsap, who recorded 35 No. 1 hits for RCA Nashville. Jerry produced many of Milsap’s hits, with publisher Tom Collins co-producing some as well.
He made history while working with Charley Pride, who became one of country music’s first Black superstars. Pride recorded hits such as “Someone Loves You Honey,” “Burgers and Fries” and “Where Do I Put Her Memory” under Jerry’s supervision.
During his time at RCA, Jerry was also the force behind the renowned 1976 album, Wanted: The Outlaws, from Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter and Tompall Glaser. He was meticulously involved in the imagery for the project, modeling the cover after a vintage, western wanted poster. The album became the very first country album to achieve Platinum status.
Like his father and uncle Harold, Jerry was very involved in the success of the Music Row community. He was President of the Country Music Association in 1974-1975, and was heavily involved in CMA’s annual Fan Fair (now CMA Fest).
Jerry was also known as a prankster on Music Row. Some of the many pranks he pulled were sticking spoons to his face during formal industry events while speeches were being given, and sneakily planting corn in the yards of his colleagues’ offices.
Connie and Jerry Bradley with Harold and Patsy Bradley at the Owen Bradley statue on Music Row. Photo: Courtesy of Jerry Bradley
“When country music was taking off in the Garth Brooks era, Soundscan came out and all of the sudden country music was selling more than anything else, dad grabbed me one day on a Sunday and we went and planted corn in everybody’s front lot,” Jerry’s son Clay remembers. “In about three weeks they all had corn stalks growing.”
“I took Kenny Chesney on his first ride up 16th Avenue going the wrong way telling him I was checking the corn stalks. He didn’t know what the hell I was talking about until we got up the street,” Jerry admitted.
Jerry married the late ASCAP executive, Connie Bradley, in 1979. The two were married for nearly 43 years, until Connie unexpectedly died in March of 2021. There’s no doubt the two were the ultimate Music Row power couple.
From another marriage, Jerry had two children, Leigh Jankiv and Clay Bradley, who also went on to work in the business. Jerry’s cousin Bobby Bradley Jr. is also a noted recording-studio engineer. Bobby got his start at Bradley’s Barn, and went on to work with Johnny Cash, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Marty Stuart, Tammy Wynette, Trisha Yearwood and more at many different studios.
Jerry left RCA Nashville in 1983 and stepped into leading Opryland Music Group, which owned all the Acuff-Rose publishing catalogs. Opryland Music Group became the first Nashville publishing company to win ASCAP and BMI Song of the Year honors in 1990. Acuff-Rose has been a steady earner because of its catalog of old songs, which included the classics of Hank Williams, Roy Orbison, Don Gibson, John D. Loudermilk, the Everly Brothers and Dallas Frazier. With a fire in his belly to elevate the company, Jerry went to work acquiring new staff, song pluggers and hit songwriters such as Dean Dillon, Casey Beathard and Kenny Chesney. Soon the Opryland Music Group was battling with the multinational corporate giants like Warner Chappell, EMI, Polygram Music and BMG.
Jerry Bradley. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Jerry retired from the music business in 2003. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019 for his incredible impact on Music Row. Jerry has mentored such successful music industry professionals as his son Clay Bradley, Troy Tomlinson and Joe Galante.
“I never lost the fact that it was fun,” Jerry shared. “I had fun.”
Jerry Bradley is predeceased by his parents Owen Bradley and Katherine Bradley; his uncles Harold Bradley, Charlie Bradley and Bobby Bradley; his aunt Ruby Strange; his wife Connie Bradley; and the mother of his two children, Gwynn Hastings Kellam.
He is survived by his sister Patsy Bradley; his children Leigh Jankiv (Rob LeBlanc) and Clay Bradley (Sara); his grandchildren Josh Jankiv (Ashley), Eli Jankiv, Emma Jankiv (Matt Acott), John Bradley and Lillian Grace Bradley; and his five great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Cedar Creek Yacht Club on Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. This is the place Jerry enjoyed the most. He was a 60-year member and he spent his time on Old Hickory Lake with his family and friends on the “STUDIO A” houseboat.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to Music Health Alliance.
Weekly Register: Taylor Swift Takes Over Country Charts
/by Liza AndersonTaylor Swift. Photo: Beth Garrabrant
Taylor Swift‘s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) tops the country albums chart this week with 716K in total consumption (507K album only/259 million song streams). Swift also dominates the country streaming songs chart, landing three of the top five slots, according to Luminate data.
Morgan Wallen‘s One Thing At A Time moves to No. 2 on the country albums chart after its long reign on top with 104K (4.3K album only/125 million song streams), while his Dangerous: The Double Album slides to No. 3 with 46K (902 album only/58 million song streams). Zach Bryan‘s American Heartbreak stays at No. 4 with 31K (1.9K album only/38 million song streams), and Luke Combs‘ Gettin’ Old shifts to No. 5 with 31K (2K album only/35 million song streams).
On the country streaming songs chart, Wallen’s “Last Night” prevails at No. 1 with 23 million new streams. Swift’s “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)” scores No. 2 on both the country and all-genre chart with 21 million streams. Combs’ “Fast Car” lands at No. 3 with 18 million new streams. Swift’s “Mine (Taylor’s Version)” takes No. 4 with 16 million streams, and “Back To December (Taylor’s Version)” secures No. 5 with 15 million streams.
Round Hill Music Promotes Lindsay Will, Hires Taylor Antle
/by LB CantrellLindsay Will, Taylor Antle
Round Hill Music has promoted Lindsay Will to Sr. Director, A&R. The company has also added Taylor Antle to its staff as Director, A&R.
Will, an Arkansas native and MTSU grad, joined Round Hill in January of 2021 after beginning her career at Liv Write Play. In her new role, she will oversee the Round Hill Nashville A&R department and the company’s roster of hit songwriters while also signing and developing new talent. Will reports to Round Hill Sr. VP/General Manager, Mike Whelan.
Taylor is an Oklahoma native and Oklahoma State University graduate. He began his career as a Production Manager and Sound Engineer as well as working for AVL production companies in the Nashville area. At Round Hill, Antle will focus on supporting the A&R staff and assisting the company’s roster of songwriters.
“I’m so thankful to be working with Lindsay and Taylor” says Whelan. “Lindsay brings energy and passion to work every day. Her instincts on spotting and signing great writers and artist/writers has impressed me so much. We are blessed to have her at Round Hill.”
He adds, “Taylor is such a great addition to our creative team as well. His drive to win and want to be the best fits the overall philosophy of this staff. I look forward to sharing in all the future success at Round Hill Music.”
Round Hill Music Nashville’s roster includes hit songwriters includes Zach Crowell, Kevin Griffin, Blair Daly, Marti Frederiksen, Scott Stevens, Zac Maloy, Adam Sanders, Blake Chaffin, Danielle Blakey, Nathan Wilson, Renee Blair and Jared James Nichols.
Opry Country Christmas To Return For Third Year
/by Lorie HollabaughCharlie McCoy and The Gatlin Brothers perform alongside Santa Claus during the inaugural Opry Country Christmas season in 2021. Photo: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry
The nine-show series will feature special performances by Spotlight Artists including Opry member Lauren Alaina (Nov. 29), Scotty McCreery (Dec. 3), Trace Adkins (Dec. 7), Lady A (Dec. 11) and Chris Janson (Dec. 18), with more to be announced soon.
Hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin, Opry Country Christmas will showcase favorites and standards from the holiday season beginning Nov. 26 and running through Dec. 18. Each show features Opry members The Gatlin Brothers, Riders In The Sky, Mandy Barnett and Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy. Other Opry members, special guests and spotlight artists will round out the shows with original songs and timeless Christmas favorites.
All Opry Country Christmas shows will air on WSM Radio as well as WSM and Opry digital platforms. Tickets are available now. For more information, click here.
Riley Clemmons To Release Third Album ‘Church Pew’ In September
/by Caela GriffinRiley Clemmons has announced that her third studio album, Church Pew, will be released on Sept. 22 via Capitol Christian Music Group, and released the title track on Friday (July 14). The 11-track album, co-produced with Jeff Pardo, marks Clemmons’ first credit as Executive Producer as well as a season of self-discovery and reflection after burnout and depression. The resulting body of work follows that journey and demonstrates who she is at her core.
“It feels as though my entire life has been leading up to the creation of this record,” she shares. “With that said, this album was born from the lowest and toughest point in my life thus far. During an ongoing battle with depression and anxiety and navigating what felt like a true identity crisis, I took a step back from music and creating to live life.
“I was able to pause long enough to rediscover what I loved and resonated with sonically and lyrically, as I began to allow myself the space to naturally evolve, change and grow. Church Pew sounds and feels like my DNA. I’m ready and excited for everyone to hear this new side of my heart, artistry and music. This chapter is going to be a special one.”
Clemmons released the third song from the album and its namesake, “Church Pew,” which explores all the pivotal moments that happen within a church pew. The song follows the release of “Loved By You,” which has already surpassed over 1.5 million streams worldwide since its release, and “Miracle,” which is nearing one million streams in its first two weeks.
Jon Freeman Exits Rolling Stone
/by LB CantrellJon Freeman
Nashville-based writer and editor Jon Freeman has left Rolling Stone. After more than seven years with the company, Freeman’s position was eliminated and his last day was Friday (July 14).
In addition to writing and editing for the publication, Freeman helped to oversee the Rolling Stone Country vertical. He interviewed a wide range of performers from Dolly Parton and Tim McGraw to Jason Isbell and Brandi Carlile. In 2021, Freeman wrote on multiple occasions about the wealth of LGBTQ+ voices in country and roots music.
The Alabama native began his career at MusicRow Magazine, rising from Chart Director to Managing Editor in his nearly eights years at the company. In 2012, Freeman became the Deputy Editor at Country Weekly where he stayed until he joined Rolling Stone in 2015.
In addition to Rolling Stone, his work has appeared in NPR Music, the Nashville Scene and Vinyl Me Please.
Freeman can be reached at freemanjm@gmail.com.
Country Music Hall Of Famer Jerry Bradley Passes
/by LB CantrellJerry Bradley. Photo: Tony Brown’s book Elvis, Strait to Jesus; courtesy of Melissa Core and Rick Caballo of Dead Horse Branding
Music industry titan and Country Music Hall of Fame member Jerry Bradley has passed away at age 83. He died peacefully on Monday (July 17) in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.
His 40 years of success in the record and publishing industries are unique in the Nashville music business community.
Jerry Bradley and the CMHOF’s Kyle Young at Bradley’s induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
As part of what is known as “The First Family of Music Row,” Jerry was the son of Nashville sound architect Owen Bradley as well as the nephew of the renowned A-Team guitarist Harold Bradley, who were both in the Hall of Fame. His late wife was the iconic Connie Bradley, who led ASCAP for three decades.
Other members of the Bradley dynasty include Jerry’s sister, longtime BMI executive Patsy Bradley, and his son, current BMI Nashville VP of Creative Clay Bradley, as well as other family members who made an impact on the music business.
Jerry Owen Bradley was born in Nashville on January 30, 1940. He was a practical jokester in his youth. When he decided to follow his dad and uncle Harold’s footsteps into the music business, after two years in the army, Jerry started working with his family’s music publishing company, Forrest Hills Music. He also started learning to engineer and produce records in his dad’s studio, Bradley’s Barn, after it was built in 1965.
Learning from his father, Jerry watched and often contributed to sessions with artists like Webb Pierce, Loretta Lynn, Brenda Lee, Gordon Lightfoot and more.
Jerry and Connie Bradley. Photo: Donn Jones/CMA
Coming up in the music business as Owen Bradley’s son made Jerry ache for a shot at building his own reputation. In order to make a name for himself, Jerry asked Head of RCA Nashville Chet Atkins—who was ironically Owen’s competition at the time—for a job.
Jerry came on as an assistant for Atkins in 1970, but soon found himself behind the sound board as a staff producer. A few short years later Jerry became Head of RCA Nashville in 1973.
If making a mark for himself was what Jerry yearned for, he did that and more. With Jerry at the helm from 1973 to 1983, RCA Nashville experienced its famed success with country hitmakers Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride and many more. The label was heralded Label of the Year by Billboard for ten consecutive years, and launched the careers of some of country music’s most legendary stars.
“When my daddy died, my mother told me he was proud of me. He never said that but he told her that. That touches me,” Jerry told MusicRow in a 2021 interview about his family’s legacy.
One of Jerry’s early signings was Alabama, a family band from Fort Payne, Alabama. Jerry helped design the artwork for their first RCA Nashville album My Home’s in Alabama, and started their iconic trademark of Alabama spelled with a capital “A” at both the beginning and ending of the word. The now Country Music Hall of Fame members would go on to celebrate multiple Platinum and multi-Platinum albums.
Jerry Bradley and Charley Pride attend the 2019 Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Another stunning success of Jerry’s was his work with Ronnie Milsap, who recorded 35 No. 1 hits for RCA Nashville. Jerry produced many of Milsap’s hits, with publisher Tom Collins co-producing some as well.
He made history while working with Charley Pride, who became one of country music’s first Black superstars. Pride recorded hits such as “Someone Loves You Honey,” “Burgers and Fries” and “Where Do I Put Her Memory” under Jerry’s supervision.
During his time at RCA, Jerry was also the force behind the renowned 1976 album, Wanted: The Outlaws, from Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter and Tompall Glaser. He was meticulously involved in the imagery for the project, modeling the cover after a vintage, western wanted poster. The album became the very first country album to achieve Platinum status.
Like his father and uncle Harold, Jerry was very involved in the success of the Music Row community. He was President of the Country Music Association in 1974-1975, and was heavily involved in CMA’s annual Fan Fair (now CMA Fest).
Jerry was also known as a prankster on Music Row. Some of the many pranks he pulled were sticking spoons to his face during formal industry events while speeches were being given, and sneakily planting corn in the yards of his colleagues’ offices.
Connie and Jerry Bradley with Harold and Patsy Bradley at the Owen Bradley statue on Music Row. Photo: Courtesy of Jerry Bradley
“When country music was taking off in the Garth Brooks era, Soundscan came out and all of the sudden country music was selling more than anything else, dad grabbed me one day on a Sunday and we went and planted corn in everybody’s front lot,” Jerry’s son Clay remembers. “In about three weeks they all had corn stalks growing.”
“I took Kenny Chesney on his first ride up 16th Avenue going the wrong way telling him I was checking the corn stalks. He didn’t know what the hell I was talking about until we got up the street,” Jerry admitted.
Jerry married the late ASCAP executive, Connie Bradley, in 1979. The two were married for nearly 43 years, until Connie unexpectedly died in March of 2021. There’s no doubt the two were the ultimate Music Row power couple.
From another marriage, Jerry had two children, Leigh Jankiv and Clay Bradley, who also went on to work in the business. Jerry’s cousin Bobby Bradley Jr. is also a noted recording-studio engineer. Bobby got his start at Bradley’s Barn, and went on to work with Johnny Cash, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Marty Stuart, Tammy Wynette, Trisha Yearwood and more at many different studios.
Jerry left RCA Nashville in 1983 and stepped into leading Opryland Music Group, which owned all the Acuff-Rose publishing catalogs. Opryland Music Group became the first Nashville publishing company to win ASCAP and BMI Song of the Year honors in 1990. Acuff-Rose has been a steady earner because of its catalog of old songs, which included the classics of Hank Williams, Roy Orbison, Don Gibson, John D. Loudermilk, the Everly Brothers and Dallas Frazier. With a fire in his belly to elevate the company, Jerry went to work acquiring new staff, song pluggers and hit songwriters such as Dean Dillon, Casey Beathard and Kenny Chesney. Soon the Opryland Music Group was battling with the multinational corporate giants like Warner Chappell, EMI, Polygram Music and BMG.
Jerry Bradley. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Jerry retired from the music business in 2003. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019 for his incredible impact on Music Row. Jerry has mentored such successful music industry professionals as his son Clay Bradley, Troy Tomlinson and Joe Galante.
“I never lost the fact that it was fun,” Jerry shared. “I had fun.”
Jerry Bradley is predeceased by his parents Owen Bradley and Katherine Bradley; his uncles Harold Bradley, Charlie Bradley and Bobby Bradley; his aunt Ruby Strange; his wife Connie Bradley; and the mother of his two children, Gwynn Hastings Kellam.
He is survived by his sister Patsy Bradley; his children Leigh Jankiv (Rob LeBlanc) and Clay Bradley (Sara); his grandchildren Josh Jankiv (Ashley), Eli Jankiv, Emma Jankiv (Matt Acott), John Bradley and Lillian Grace Bradley; and his five great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Cedar Creek Yacht Club on Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. This is the place Jerry enjoyed the most. He was a 60-year member and he spent his time on Old Hickory Lake with his family and friends on the “STUDIO A” houseboat.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to Music Health Alliance.
Emily Ann Roberts Just ‘Can’t Hide Country’ This September
/by Liza AndersonEmily Ann Roberts is set to release her first full-length album, Can’t Hide Country, on Sept. 22.
Recorded at Starstruck Studios and produced by Grammy winner Trent Willmon, the project features collaborations with Ricky Skaggs and Vince Gill, among others, and shows Roberts’ dedication to crafting authentic country music that mirrors what she grew up on. She co-wrote 12 out of the 13 tracks, which reflect on her journey as an artist and a young woman navigating life’s ups and downs through a mix of modern and classic country elements.
“My debut album, Can’t Hide Country feels like finally stepping into who you are. For years I tried to ride the line and please everyone with my music and now all I care about is being honest and sharing stories and moments that mean something real to me,” says Roberts. “If someone needs to know who I am, this record makes it plain and clear. From celebrating the little things in life, to a love beyond my wildest dreams, to anthems for all the ladies in my life about standing up for what they deserve in a relationship, to songs of encouragement to know you’ve got a reason to keep on going, this album takes you through so many emotions and seasons we face in life. I could try to be someone I’m not, but at the end of the day, no matter what I do, I can’t turn it off and I just can’t hide country.”
Additionally, The NBC’s The Voice season nine runner-up graced the Grand Ole Opry stage for the 17th time on Friday (July 14), and stopped by MusicRow in May to share her story as well as some songs featured on the forthcoming collection.
Can’t Hide Country Track Listing:
1. “Whole Lotta Little” (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Jeremy Spillman)
2. “Chickens” (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Paul Overstreet)
3. “Infinity” (Emily Ann Roberts / Stephanie Chapman)
4. “Keep On” (Emily Ann Roberts / Chris McKenna / Chase McDaniel)
5. “He Set Her Off” (Emily Ann Roberts / Parker Welling / Seth Mosely)
6. “Find Me A Man” (Emily Ann Roberts / Steve Fee / Jesse Reeves)
7. “Walkin’ Shoes” (Emily Ann Roberts / Chris Utley / Nicole Croteau / Kaylin Roberson)
8. “Out Of Sight” (Emily Ann Roberts / Jerry Salley / Mike Rogers)
9. “Loves Me For My Heart” (Emily Ann Roberts / Michael Farren / Phillip Lammonds)
10. “Devil Wears Denim” (Emily Ann Roberts / Trent Willmon / Autumn McEntire)
11. “Still Searching” (feat. Vince Gill & Ricky Skaggs) (Jerry Salley / Phillip White)
12. “Can’t Hide Country” (Emily Ann Roberts / Melissa Fuller)
13. “The Building” (Emily Ann Roberts / Michael Farren)
Logan Crosby Recounts ’23 Days In L.A.’ On New EP
/by Lorie HollabaughLogan Crosby. Photo: Marisa Braden
Country newcomer Logan Crosby has released his debut EP, 23 Days in L.A., a collection carved out of some time spent on the west coast and a whirlwind romance.
Throughout the five-song project, Crosby weaves fans through a love story that is over almost as quickly as it started. Co-written by Crosby and co-produced by Jonathan Singleton and Ben Simonetti, the 23 Days in L.A. EP kicks off with “Run Away With You,” an introduction to a rollercoaster love affair that captures the excitement of the young love and freedom of a new, addictive summer romance.
The journey continues with “Ain’t Nothin’ Like Lovin’ You,” “A Little Sunburnt, A Little Drunk,” “Whiskey Smoke,” and the title track, “23 Days in L.A.” where Crosby concedes to ending the relationship. As he recounts the memories from their time together, he reflects on the lessons learned from the whirlwind that was 23 days in L.A..
“23 Days in L.A. tells a story we’ve all been through, myself included,” shares Crosby. “You find somebody, you love them as hard as you can, and for some reason, they still walk away. Every emotion from my time in California is in this project and I hope it connects with you. Since I was four years old, all I’ve ever wanted to do was write and sing songs, so I want to thank y’all from the bottom of my heart for coming on this journey with me.”
Following his breakout success as a star of ABC’s debut season of Claim to Fame, Crosby is on the road to country stardom, and will once again join Megan Moroney as direct support this fall on her “The Lucky Tour.” Fans can also find Crosby featured on comedian Heather McMahan‘s latest episode of her “Absolutely Not” podcast.
23 Days IN L.A. Track List:
1. “Run Away With You” – (Logan Crosby, Billy Dawson, Chase McDaniel)
2. “Ain’t Nothin’ Like Lovin’ You” – (Logan Crosby, Billy Dawson, Allison Veltz Cruz, Ben Williams)
3. “A Little Sunburnt, A Little Drunk” – (Logan Crosby, Mark Holman, Jonathan Singleton)
4. “Whiskey Smoke” – (Logan Crosby, Jacob Hackworth, Gabe Foust)
5. “23 Days in L.A.” – (Logan Crosby, Allison Veltz Cruz, Jonathan Singleton)
‘All Access’ To Close Its Doors In August
/by Lorie HollabaughAllAccess.com has announced it is ceasing operations on Aug. 15 after 28 years in business.
The shuttering of the longtime radio and industry publication comes due to a marked decrease in revenues that makes moving forward impossible, according to a statement on the company’s website, which will remain online for an undetermined amount of time.
“This is without question the saddest and most heartbreaking moment of my professional life to have to tell you that AllAccess.com will cease publishing and will be going out of business,” says Founder, President/Publisher Joel Denver. “All Access began nearly 28 years ago and with the help of an amazing staff of professionals, the best in the business. We’ve weathered many changes and obstacles in the industry over these years. We’ve carved an incredible path and have taken each part of our operation to amazing levels of success through honesty, hard work, and passion for the radio industry, the music, the artists and our many readers, marketing partners, clients and our many contributing editors. Thank you all so much—we could not have done any of this without you.
“The goal has always been to provide cutting edge content for all sectors of our business. We’ve strived to provide the best and most credible Net News coverage, help people find jobs and stay connected. We have been blessed with wonderful partnerships and have created many valuable services for all parts of the radio and music businesses and have the support of nearly 100,000 active users.”
All Access has four Nashville-based staffers: Nashville Bureau Chief Phyllis Stark; Contemporary Christian Editor Todd Stach; Country Editor/Promotion Jeff Lynn; and Associate Country Editor Charese Fruge. Denver reports although the company is closing, he is not retiring from the business and will focus on new opportunities.
Industry Ink: Clint Black, Chris Lane & Riley Green, OnRamp, Mary-Clair
/by Lorie HollabaughClint Black Marks 50th Episode Of ‘Talking In Circles’
Talking In Circles With Clint Black celebrates 50th show.
Talking In Circles With Clint Black celebrated the taping of its 50th show this week. The show airs every Saturday night at 9 p.m. CT on Circle TV, immediately following the Grand Ole Opry. Now in its fourth season, the concept of Talking In Circles is similar to Inside The Actors Studio with musicians and comedians. Previous guests on the program have included Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Terry Bradshaw, Sammy Hagar, Dennis Quaid, Patricia Heaton, Kevin Nealon, Joe Bonamassa and more.
Chris Lane & Riley Green Entertain CRS Board During July Meetings
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) Board and CRS Agenda committee members with Chris Lane
Red Street Records artist Chris Lane offered an entertaining pause during the the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) Board and CRS Agenda committee July planning meetings. The performance provided a nice interlude during the annual meetings, which revolve around the meticulous planning of CRS 2024. Scheduled to take place from Feb. 28 to March 1, the Omni Nashville Hotel will once again host CRS in 2024. Riley Green also offered up a few songs to break up the days during planning.
ACM & Black Music Action Coalition Host Mixer For OnRamp Program
Pictured (L-R, back row): Amari Young, Kendall Warner, Qualls, Chasidy Lauderdale, Carmen Dianne, Kim Ortiz and Nick Tabron; (L-R, middle row): ACM DEI Task Force Chair Shannon Sanders, Larysa Jaye, Tatyana Carter, Jasmine Bavaro, Erica Baker, The Kentucky Gentlemen’s Brandon Campbell and Derek Campbell and ACM CEO Damon Whiteside; (L-R, front row): Roz Malone, Dede Neahn West, Tae Lewis, Julie Williams and ACM Vice-Chair Ebie McFarland. Photo: Courtesy of ACM
The Academy of Country Music and the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) kicked off their OnRamp program yesterday (July 13) with a launch mixer held at the Academy’s Nashville headquarters, bringing together the 20 members of the inaugural class for young Black members of the music community alongside ACM leadership, board members, industry supporters and program mentors. OnRamp focuses on improving inclusivity and equity within Music City and aiming to empower the next generation of leaders in the early stages of their careers by granting access to professional development opportunities, mentorship, industry exposure and other opportunities. Each participant will receive a monthly stipend for one year. Half of this year’s inaugural class are artists; the other half come from across the industry and range from attorneys to audio engineers, publicists to business managers.
Mary-Clair Inks With Vere Music & Brickhouse Entertainment
Mary-Clair & Tedd T.
Vere Music and Brickhouse Entertainment have signed pop singer-songwriter Mary-Clair.
The 19-year-old Nashville native recently teamed up with songwriter and producer Tedd T., who has penned hits for Celine Dion, Tauren Wells and more, for her debut single “Heaven in the Way,” which is available now.
“As a new artist Mary-Clair has already built an impressive team including Tedd T. and Brickhouse Entertainment,” says Rusty Harmon, President of Vere Music. “Mary-Clair’s vocals and songwriting are undeniable. Vere is excited to join this team and partner with this obvious up and coming talent.”