Tim Hunze, Ashley Gorley, John Ozier. Photo: Gary Gershoff
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) held its first in-person Global Music Publishing Summit since 2019 on June 14 at the 3 West Club in New York City, with each panel also live streamed to registrants around the world via Zoom.
Highlights included a keynote from songwriter Ashley Gorley; a legislative update from the leaders of the NMPA, NSAI, and RIAA; panels on catalog acquisitions, synch, the metaverse, and sonic branding; and much more.
John Ozier, Bart Herbison, Mitch Glazier, and David Israelite speak at a panel. Photo: Gary Gershoff
AIMP National Chair and Nashville Chapter President John Ozier, Los Angeles Chapter President Teri Nelson Carpenter, New York Chapter President Michael Lau, and Atlanta Chapter Steering Committee Chair Tony D. Alexander kicked off the event with an update on their Chapters and the organization as a whole.
After lunch and a presentation from event sponsor City National Bank, attendees were also presented a Washington, DC Update from Ozier (EVP Creative, Reservoir Music), Mitch Glazier (Chairman and CEO, RIAA), David Israelite (President and CEO, NMPA), and Bart Herbison (Executive Director, NSAI). They discussed the upcoming CRB Phono IV trial, the continuing appeals regarding the increased rates set in the previous trial, the increase in the mechanical rate from 9.1 cents to 12 cents, the progress of The MLC, and the continuing fight against piracy, digital trade, and more.
Following other panels, the Summit wrapped with a “Creative Keynote” featuring a conversation between songwriter, producer, and publisher Gorley and Tim Hunze (Vice President of Publishing, Big Machine Music). They discussed what he does to stay creative, how other songs and artists inspire him, the joy of collaborating with other writers and musicians, the impact of the Nashville community on his songwriting, and more.
Chris Stapleton, Pilgrimage Launch Charity Sweepstakes For Outlaw State Of Kind Fund
/by Lorie HollabaughChris Stapleton has joined forces with the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival and Fandiem to launch a fundraising sweepstakes campaign to benefit Outlaw State of Kind.
This special benefit campaign offers one lucky fan and a guest an all-expense-paid VIP trip to the 2022 Pilgrimage Festival from Sept. 24-25 in Franklin, Tennessee, plus a signed Stapleton Gibson ES-335 vintage burst guitar.
Starting at $10, participants can donate to win a prize package such as a two 2-day VIP Village Passes to Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, which include express entry to the festival, stage-front viewing areas, access to the VIP Village Pavilion, and more; round trip travel to Franklin plus a 3-night hotel stay for two; ground transportation stipend to and from the festival; a tour of the Gibson Garage and Exclusive Backstage Vault; and a Pilgrimage Music Festival Merch package.
The fundraising sweepstakes will run until Sept. 7. Fans can donate to win exclusively at fandiem.com/pilgrimage.
Founded in 2016 by Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, the Outlaw State of Kind charitable fund supports a variety of causes close to the couple’s hearts.
Steve Moakler Plots ‘Make A Little Room Tour’
/by Lydia FarthingSteve Moakler. Photo: Micah McNair
Singer-songwriter Steve Moakler announced he will hit the road on the “Make A Little Room Tour” in correlation with the release of his seventh studio album of the same name.
The six-stop trek will kick off Aug. 5 in Warrendale, Pennsylvania before hitting D.C. and New York City, and will conclude in Nashville on Aug. 27. Tickets will go on sale this Friday (June 24) at noon local time.
“I’m not sure I’ve ever had so much excitement and anticipation around a run of shows… It’s been close to 4 years since I’ve performed in a music venue,” Moakler explains. “Gonna be a really special time celebrating this new music with the people we made it for.”
Along the way, Moakler will share brand new songs from the album, including the title track and the recently released “Let’s Go To The Lake.” Co-written by Moakler, Luke Laird and Barry Dean, “Let’s Go To The Lake” is equal parts hopeful and sentimental as Moakler urges listeners to find nostalgia in what was once lost.
Make A Little Room, which will be available everywhere on Aug. 12, features co-writes with some of Nashville’s most distinguished songwriters in the genre, including Marcus Hummon, Neil Medley and Lucie Silvas, among others. Moakler serves as a co-writer on all of the project’s 10 tracks.
In 2014, Moakler signed with Creative Nation and has penned songs performed by Reba McEntire, Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen and Ben Rector, among others. The the Pittsburgh native’s work as a songwriter has secured him multiple chart successes, including Dierks Bentley’s Gold-certified “Riser.”
Patrick Murphy Plans Major Label Debut For July
/by Lorie HollabaughPatrick Murphy. Photo: Robby Klein
Patrick Murphy is set to release his debut Warner Music Nashville EP, Half The Story, on July 29. The six-song set includes the latest single, “Blue Jeans, Blue Eyes, Blue Skies,” which follows the project’s anthemic lead release, “Momentum.”
A Perham, Minnesota native, Murphy began honing his piano skills at three, going on to play in front of his first audiences at the local church. He eventually began singing, and was influenced by artists such as Keith Urban, Elton John, Brett Eldredge, Journey and more.
The 23-year-old has developed his own sound, which he describes as Rascal Flatts and Dan + Shay meet The Script and Andy Grammer.
Over the past several years, the Nashville-based musician landed his first publishing and major label record deal, and has opened for Maren Morris, Kane Brown, Kip Moore, Chris Janson and more.
Murphy is managed by Alicia Pruitt of Red Light Management.
1. Life Style – Patrick Murphy, J.T. Harding, Josh Osborne
2. Blue Jeans, Blue Eyes, Blue Skies – Patrick Murphy, Jerry Flowers, Hunter Phelps
3. Momentum – Patrick Murphy, Nick Foxer, Rich Karg
4. Scares Me More – Patrick Murphy, Bernie Herms, Emily Weisband
5. Lookin’ Back – Patrick Murphy, Jay Brunswick, Heather Morgan, Tommy Cecil
6. I’m Not Giving Up – Patrick Murphy, Josh Kear, Ray Fulcher
Lauren Alaina Plays Special Acoustic Set At Exclusive Maurices Event
/by Lydia FarthingLauren Alaina. Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images
Lauren Alaina, the first-ever celebrity brand ambassador for the Maurices retail brand, was part of an exclusive event for the brand last week in New York City.
The event was hosted by Maurices’ executive team and showcased curated looks from their upcoming fall collection. Attendees were the first to enjoy views from the company’s new Brooklyn Design Studio, while listening to a private acoustic performance by Grand Ole Opry member Alaina.
Alaina also recently partnered with the brand to give every CMA Fest attendee a pair of Maurices jeans. For a limited time, fans that attended the festival can show their ticket at any of Maurices’ 900 stores across the U.S. and Canada between June 18 and June 24 for a free pair of classic m jeans by Maurices, courtesy of Alaina.
To learn more about Alaina’s partnership with Maurices, click here.
Pictured (L-R): CEO, David Kornberg; Deaven Yuska, Chief Merchandising Officer; Lauren; CAO/CFO, Brian Thun; Sue Ross, Chief Human Resources Officer and Communications Officer; Laura Sieger, Chief Marketing Officer. Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images
Dylan Scott Announces Headlining ‘Amen To That Tour’ For Fall
/by Lorie HollabaughDylan Scott will embark on his cross-country “Amen To That Tour” this fall with singer-songwriters Erin Kinsey and Lily Rose providing direct support in select cities.
The trek, which takes its name from Scott’s brand new song dropping this Friday (June 24), begins Sept. 28 and visits Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and more through Nov. 5. Fans get first dibs on tickets with the Dylan Scott Fan Club presale beginning tomorrow (June 21). Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday (June 24) at dylanscottcountry.com.
The “Amen To That Tour” will bring brand new cuts from Scott’s upcoming album, Livin’ My Best Life, to the stage for the first time. Arriving Aug. 5, the project is the follow-up to the hitmaker’s Nothing To Do Town EP.
Scott co-penned eight of the album’s 16 songs with cowriters such as Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett, and more. Notable tracks include the fiery heartbreak single “New Truck,” unifying anthem “In Our Blood (feat. Jimmie Allen),” and viral TikTok ballad “Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl).”
Scott recently previewed the new music for fans in downtown Nashville at CMA Fest. In addition to hosting an exclusive fan party and announcing his new Beer Buddies fan club, Scott performed at the Spotify House at Ole Red, on the Riverfront Stage, and appeared at Fan Fair X at the Music City Center. He capped the weekend with a performance at Nissan Stadium in front of more than 50,000 fans.
“Amen To That Tour” Dates:
Sept. 28 — Los Angeles, CA // Belasco Theatre*
Oct. 1 — Phoenix, AZ // The Van Buren*
Oct. 7 — Springfield, MO // Midnight Rodeo**
Oct. 8 — Oklahoma City, OK // Tower Theatre**
Oct. 13 — Stroudsburg, PA // Sherman Theatre*
Oct. 14 — Pittsburgh, PA // Roxian Theatre*
Oct. 15 — Albany, NY // Empire Live*
Oct. 21 — Champaign, IL // The City Center at Fat City**
Oct. 22 — Indianapolis, IN // 8 Seconds Saloon**
Oct. 28 — Milwaukee, WI // The Rave**
Oct. 29 — Sioux Falls, SD // The District**
Nov. 4 — Oxford, MS // The Lyric**
Nov. 5 — Little Rock, AR // The Hall**
*with Erin Kinsey
**with Lily Rose
Provident Entertainment Expands A&R Team By Two
/by Lorie HollabaughMaci Shingleton & Daniel Jones
Provident Entertainment has added two staffers to its A&R team. Maci Shingleton has been named Director of A&R, and Daniel Jones joins as Manager of A&R Operations.
Shingleton started at Provident in 2015 as Marketing Coordinator with Essential Worship after earning her B.A. from Trevecca University. After advancing to Brand Manager and then Associate Director with Essential Worship, Shingleton has been overseeing all creative and branding for Essential, including its popular Song Session video series.
She has worked with a broad spectrum of artists, including Chandler Moore, Elevation Worship, Matt Maher, Zach Williams, Casting Crowns, Phil Wickham, Maverick City Music, Brandon Lake, and Red Rocks Worship, among others. Shingleton will report to Blaine Barcus, SVP of A&R, and will be responsible for developing and signing new artists to the label roster.
Jones joins the Provident team in the newly-created position of Manager of Studio and A&R Operations. After completing a B.A. degree from Oral Roberts University, he moved to Nashville to pursue a music career as a drummer. He found work as a touring musician with For King & Country, Brooke Ligertwood, Andrew Ripp, Stars Go Dim, David Leonard, and more. He has also worked as the Social Media Manager for Worship Online since 2017.
Jones will also report to Barcus, along with supporting the A&R team in both creative and administrative capacities.
“I am thrilled to welcome both Maci and Daniel to the Provident A&R team!” Barcus shares. “They are both highly creative individuals with a deep passion for serving artists and songs. I am excited to see all that Maci and Daniel will contribute to the legacy of Provident Entertainment and its roster of artists.”
Louie Newman Temporarily Returns To Capitol Records Nashville
/by Lydia FarthingLouie Newman
Industry veteran Louie Newman will temporarily return to Capitol Records Nashville as Ashley Knight, Director of Regional Promotion Southeast, is on maternity leave.
Newman retired in 2019 after more than 25 years with MCA Nashville and prior stints at Capitol Records Nashville in the same position.
“We are excited and fortunate to have Louie back in the trenches and representing the Capitol Roster while Ashley is out,” says Capitol Records Nashville VP Promotion, Bobby Young. “Everyone at Capitol and UMG wish Ashley and her husband, Jacob, all the best with this new chapter of their life!”
“I’m so fired up to rejoin my family at UMG Nashville,” adds Newman. “I’ve been asked to fill in for my great friend Ashley Knight. I know my radio friends will be running to the nearest exit. Fun times ahead.”
Newman can be reached at (404) 449-3376 or at louisvnewman@gmail.com.
Danielle Bradbery Launches First NFT Series
/by Lorie HollabaughDanielle Bradbery has created a new series of NFTs offering fans access to limited edition content and unreleased material from her current fiery single “Stop Draggin’ Your Boots.”
The NFT series features the infamous boots she wore in the video, an animated photo, and a behind-the-scenes video. Fans will also have the option to add on her signature to their digital collection. In collaboration with Sweet, a total of 400 digital collectibles are available for purchase now.
“The NFT world is super intriguing to me and I’m excited to have my own collection within the space,” shares Bradbery.
Fans will experience a seamless and intuitive collection process devoid of any crypto confusion through the Sweet platform, which makes it easy for fans to create a blockchain wallet to hold all of their digital collectibles and makes the purchase collection process familiar with fiat and crypto payment options.
Bradbery recently performed at the 2022 PBR Finals and CMA Fest, and will appear as a guest artist in the anticipated new country-centric musical May We All at Nashville’s Tennessee Performing Arts Center on July 10.
‘American Songwriter’ Opens New Nashville Office
/by LB CantrellAmerican Songwriter launch party. Photo: Courtesy of Savage Media
American Songwriter has opened a new 5,000 sq. ft. office in Nashville.
The publication celebrated the launch of its headquarters last week with a party featuring performances from Landon Parker, Alana Springsteen, Frank Ray, Elvie Shane and Brian Kelley.
Brian Kelley performs. Photo: Courtesy of Savage Media
American Songwriter‘s new office space is located in Germantown and includes a full production studio for the creation of video, photography, and podcasting content. It will serve as a collaborative home to the Savage Ventures portfolio companies, partners, and team members.
“We’re excited to celebrate American Songwriter’s new office and studio space with our partners and colleagues at an event that includes performances from the life blood of our industry: songwriters,” shares Editor in Chief, Lisa Konicki. “We look forward to many more collaborative events as we continue our record growth.”
“Since 1984, American Songwriter has helped songwriters stay up to date, become inspired, and hone their craft,” adds Sam Savage, the CEO of Savage Ventures. “The exponential growth the brand has seen since 2019 has been exciting and we couldn’t be more happy to call Germantown home for the new headquarters.”
AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit Wraps Successful NYC Event
/by Lorie HollabaughTim Hunze, Ashley Gorley, John Ozier. Photo: Gary Gershoff
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) held its first in-person Global Music Publishing Summit since 2019 on June 14 at the 3 West Club in New York City, with each panel also live streamed to registrants around the world via Zoom.
Highlights included a keynote from songwriter Ashley Gorley; a legislative update from the leaders of the NMPA, NSAI, and RIAA; panels on catalog acquisitions, synch, the metaverse, and sonic branding; and much more.
John Ozier, Bart Herbison, Mitch Glazier, and David Israelite speak at a panel. Photo: Gary Gershoff
AIMP National Chair and Nashville Chapter President John Ozier, Los Angeles Chapter President Teri Nelson Carpenter, New York Chapter President Michael Lau, and Atlanta Chapter Steering Committee Chair Tony D. Alexander kicked off the event with an update on their Chapters and the organization as a whole.
After lunch and a presentation from event sponsor City National Bank, attendees were also presented a Washington, DC Update from Ozier (EVP Creative, Reservoir Music), Mitch Glazier (Chairman and CEO, RIAA), David Israelite (President and CEO, NMPA), and Bart Herbison (Executive Director, NSAI). They discussed the upcoming CRB Phono IV trial, the continuing appeals regarding the increased rates set in the previous trial, the increase in the mechanical rate from 9.1 cents to 12 cents, the progress of The MLC, and the continuing fight against piracy, digital trade, and more.
Following other panels, the Summit wrapped with a “Creative Keynote” featuring a conversation between songwriter, producer, and publisher Gorley and Tim Hunze (Vice President of Publishing, Big Machine Music). They discussed what he does to stay creative, how other songs and artists inspire him, the joy of collaborating with other writers and musicians, the impact of the Nashville community on his songwriting, and more.