Pictured (top row, L-R): Jen Hubbard, Garrett Stephenson; (bottom row, L-R): Brad Kennard, Ashley Nite, Courtney Allen, Melissa Spillman, & Matt Turner at Concord Music Publishing headquarters in Nashville. Photo: Audrey Spillman
Concord Music Publishing has rounded out their Nashville creative team, adding several new hires to their Nashville office. These new hires are part of Concord’s intentioned effort to continue their success and growth in Nashville.
Melissa Spillman is joining Concord Music Publishing as VP, A&R. With over 17 years of experience in country, pop and rock, Spillman has worked with several notable artists including Lady A, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Keith Urban, Eric Church as well as Grammy award winning producer Jay Joyce. Spillman will lead the team in supporting the roster and developing new talent, reporting directly to Brad Kennard, Senior VP, A&R at Concord Music Publishing.
“I feel incredibly blessed to join the team at Concord,” Spillman says. “Concord has long been known for the quality of its music and its unique formula of commercial success and artistic spirit, so to be given the opportunity to promote and elevate its creators as part of the Nashville A&R staff is an honor. Brad has brought together a team of creatives that will prove itself to be one of the best in the business, and I look forward to having fun and sharing much success with this group!”
Matt Turner also joins the Concord team as a Senior Director, A&R. Turner began his career at Anthem Entertainment and then on to independent publisher, Big Loud Shirt, now known as Big Loud. During his time at Big Loud, he worked closely with founder, Craig Wiseman, as well as writers Chris Tompkins, Sarah Buxton, Matt Dragstrem, the Warren Brothers and was involved in the early songwriting careers of Morgan Wallen and Chris Lane. Later, Turner joined the Downtown Music Publishing team, representing the expansive roster of writers there including country music hit makers Andy Albert, Andrew DeRoberts and Joey Hyde, all of whom are now with Concord via the company’s recent purchase of Downtown’s publishing catalog.
“For me, joining Concord was the perfect fit because I wanted to work with good people and good music, and they have both. It’s new, it’s exciting and it’s only the beginning!! I’m extremely happy and grateful to be part of such an amazing team,” Turner shares.
“With all of the growth that Concord as a company has endured, Nashville in particular has seen a really great period of focus on our roster and our team,” say Kennard. “We’re happy to build out this team so that we can support this amazing roster, to serve the roster to the level that they deserve and to continue to compete in the market.”
Additional new hires include Courtney Allen as Director A&R. Allen joins Concord from BMG, where she served as Creative Director, working with their roster of songwriters and developing new talent. Prior to her time at BMG, she was the creative director of publishing at Starstruck Entertainment, where she worked with developing artists on the management roster.
Finally, Ashley Nite is joining Concord Music Publishing as a Manager, A&R; and Garrett Stephenson joins as Coordinator, A&R. Nite spent time as Creative Manager at JRM Publishing and Creative Manager at Mailbox Money Music. Stephenson comes from Downtown Music Publishing.
The new hires join Kennard and Jen Hubbard (Director, A&R) on the Concord Nashville creative team.
Concord Music Publishing has seen great success in Nashville from their joint venture, Hang Your Hat Music, which they formed with two-time ACM Songwriter of the Year, Hillary Lindsey, in November 2020. In 2021, Concord partnered with Creative Nation and PULSE Music Group to sign a multi-faceted agreement with lauded songwriter and artist, Lori McKenna, and acquired her publishing catalog.
“Our goals are to continue to identify and bring in high-level, quality talent,” Kennard sums. “We certainly have a focus on competing at country radio and competing with all of the great publishers in town, utilizing the talents of this diverse team to also serve a diverse roster and compete at the highest level. That’s the mantra: let’s go for the gold and let’s win. Concord really gave us the tools to be able to serve this team and compete.”
Concord Music Publishing Builds Out Nashville Creative Team [Exclusive]
/by LB CantrellPictured (top row, L-R): Jen Hubbard, Garrett Stephenson; (bottom row, L-R): Brad Kennard, Ashley Nite, Courtney Allen, Melissa Spillman, & Matt Turner at Concord Music Publishing headquarters in Nashville. Photo: Audrey Spillman
Concord Music Publishing has rounded out their Nashville creative team, adding several new hires to their Nashville office. These new hires are part of Concord’s intentioned effort to continue their success and growth in Nashville.
Melissa Spillman is joining Concord Music Publishing as VP, A&R. With over 17 years of experience in country, pop and rock, Spillman has worked with several notable artists including Lady A, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Keith Urban, Eric Church as well as Grammy award winning producer Jay Joyce. Spillman will lead the team in supporting the roster and developing new talent, reporting directly to Brad Kennard, Senior VP, A&R at Concord Music Publishing.
“I feel incredibly blessed to join the team at Concord,” Spillman says. “Concord has long been known for the quality of its music and its unique formula of commercial success and artistic spirit, so to be given the opportunity to promote and elevate its creators as part of the Nashville A&R staff is an honor. Brad has brought together a team of creatives that will prove itself to be one of the best in the business, and I look forward to having fun and sharing much success with this group!”
Matt Turner also joins the Concord team as a Senior Director, A&R. Turner began his career at Anthem Entertainment and then on to independent publisher, Big Loud Shirt, now known as Big Loud. During his time at Big Loud, he worked closely with founder, Craig Wiseman, as well as writers Chris Tompkins, Sarah Buxton, Matt Dragstrem, the Warren Brothers and was involved in the early songwriting careers of Morgan Wallen and Chris Lane. Later, Turner joined the Downtown Music Publishing team, representing the expansive roster of writers there including country music hit makers Andy Albert, Andrew DeRoberts and Joey Hyde, all of whom are now with Concord via the company’s recent purchase of Downtown’s publishing catalog.
“For me, joining Concord was the perfect fit because I wanted to work with good people and good music, and they have both. It’s new, it’s exciting and it’s only the beginning!! I’m extremely happy and grateful to be part of such an amazing team,” Turner shares.
“With all of the growth that Concord as a company has endured, Nashville in particular has seen a really great period of focus on our roster and our team,” say Kennard. “We’re happy to build out this team so that we can support this amazing roster, to serve the roster to the level that they deserve and to continue to compete in the market.”
Additional new hires include Courtney Allen as Director A&R. Allen joins Concord from BMG, where she served as Creative Director, working with their roster of songwriters and developing new talent. Prior to her time at BMG, she was the creative director of publishing at Starstruck Entertainment, where she worked with developing artists on the management roster.
Finally, Ashley Nite is joining Concord Music Publishing as a Manager, A&R; and Garrett Stephenson joins as Coordinator, A&R. Nite spent time as Creative Manager at JRM Publishing and Creative Manager at Mailbox Money Music. Stephenson comes from Downtown Music Publishing.
The new hires join Kennard and Jen Hubbard (Director, A&R) on the Concord Nashville creative team.
Concord Music Publishing has seen great success in Nashville from their joint venture, Hang Your Hat Music, which they formed with two-time ACM Songwriter of the Year, Hillary Lindsey, in November 2020. In 2021, Concord partnered with Creative Nation and PULSE Music Group to sign a multi-faceted agreement with lauded songwriter and artist, Lori McKenna, and acquired her publishing catalog.
“Our goals are to continue to identify and bring in high-level, quality talent,” Kennard sums. “We certainly have a focus on competing at country radio and competing with all of the great publishers in town, utilizing the talents of this diverse team to also serve a diverse roster and compete at the highest level. That’s the mantra: let’s go for the gold and let’s win. Concord really gave us the tools to be able to serve this team and compete.”
‘Old Henry’ Soundtrack Featuring Eddie Montgomery, Jeremy McComb, More Available Now
/by Lorie HollabaughThe original soundtrack for new Western film, Old Henry, starring Tim Blake Nelson, Stephen Dorff, Trace Adkins, and more is available now through Average Joes Entertainment. The seven-track soundtrack features new music from Eddie Montgomery, Bryan Martin, Jeremy McComb, Fieldhand, and others.
Produced by Hideout Pictures, a subsidiary of Average Joes Entertainment, Old Henry premiered at the Venice Film Festival before opening theatrically on Oct. 1. The film will be available via VOD on Oct. 8. Old Henry was written and directed by Hideout’s Potsy Ponciroli and produced by Shannon Houchins.
The action-Western follows the story of a widowed farmer and son who take in a mysterious, injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse of men claiming to be the law come for the money, the farmer must decide who to trust. Defending his homestead, he reveals a talent for gunslinging that surprises everyone, calling his true identity into question.
Old Henry Soundtrack Track List:
1. My Son – Eddie Montgomery (Eddie Montgomery, Noah Gordon)
2. Never Leave Your Guns Behind – Bryan Martin (Bryan Martin)
3. Family Name – FieldHand (David Bradley Carter)
4. Last Man Standing – Jeremy McComb (Rick Huckaby, Matt Nolen)
5. See You On The Other Side – Lloyd Carter (Brant Pickard, Henry McGill, Lloyd Carter, Gary DiBenedetto)
6. Halfway Over – (Grace Rembinski, Doug Johnson, Mark McGuinn)
7. My Son (End Credits Version) – Eddie Montgomery (Eddie Montgomery, Noah Gordon)
Breland Charms Nashville’s The High Watt On “Cross Country Tour”
/by LB CantrellBreland. Photo: Garrett Rizan
The charisma was palpable at Nashville’s The High Watt on Tuesday night (Oct. 5) for Breland‘s hometown show. The Bad Realm Records / Atlantic Records breakout talent took his “Cross Country Tour” sold out performance to the soon-to-relocate venue.
Warner Music Nashville’s Robyn Ottolini, another charming country breakout, warmed up the crowd for Breland. She entertained the room with her witty “Sincerely, Drunk Me,” driving “Tell You Everything,” and reflective “Trust Issues.” She also showed off her versitility with a spirited cover of “The Best Of Both Worlds” from Hannah Montana, and Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now,” including spitting the incredibly hard Busta Rhymes rap verse.
Ottolini wrapped up her well-rounded set with her breakout viral hit, “F-150.”
Breland. Photo: Sam Aldrich
When it came time for the man of the hour to come on, the loud noise of a train whistle, harmonica, and the sound of a cranking truck reverberated in The High Watt to signal his arrival. Breland got the music started with his viral hit, “My Truck.” The enthralled crowd sang along.
Breland grinned ear to ear nearly all night. We found out later that he got his Invisalign off earlier that day; the young star said that’s why “it’s all smiles from me!” His joy was contagious.
With just a bass player and a drummer, and a backing track, Breland performed several of his many collaborations, including “Miles,” which features Tiera; “Beers On Me” (Dierks Bentley & Hardy); and an un-released taste of a fun new song with Thomas Rhett called “Praise The Lord.”
When it came time to sing his tune with Mickey Guyton, “Cross Country,” Breland told the crowd that the music he makes is “cross country.” He explained, “The music I make is a cross of country, hip-hop, gospel and pop.
“Country music is for everybody,” he added.
In addition to his collaborative projects, Breland performed his rhythmic “Hot Sauce,” his trap jam “Horseride,” his clever “WiFi,” and his velvety version of Deana Carter’s “Strawberry Wine,” which he covered for Spotify.
Keith Urban & Breland. Photo: Garrett Rizan
To top the night off, Breland brought out a special guest from yet another one of his collabs, Keith Urban. “Y’all don’t know how hype I am right now. I’ve been thinking about this all day!” Breland said. The two launched into “Out The Cage,” which appeared on Urban’s The Speed Of Now Part 1 album.
“How bad ass is Breland?” a banjo-picking Urban said. The two then performed their newest collaborative jam “Throw It Back,” with Breland visibly having the time of his life.
Lee Brice, More Partner With O’Charley’s To Support Folded Flag Foundation
/by Lorie HollabaughLee Brice
O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar, with help from artists Lee Brice, Tenille Arts, Thompson Square, and Liz Rose, have launched Songwriters Café, a new virtual restaurant that will help support The Folded Flag Foundation.
Those who would like to make an impact through their next meal purchase can search for the Songwriters Café restaurant through the third-party delivery apps DoorDash, Uber Eats and Postmates from Oct. 4 – Nov. 21. 100% of proceeds are directed towards Folded Flag. If guests prefer to dine in a restaurant, they can can dine in at any O’Charley’s and give $5 to Folded Flag to receive $5 off their bill.
The Folded Flag Foundation provides educational scholarships and grants to the families of service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. In 2020, O’Charley’s launched the Songwriters Café virtual concert series, which featured Brice, Arts, Rose and more to support Folded Flag and inspire hope through a difficult, isolating year. The concert series helped O’Charley’s raise over $575,000 for the Foundation, and all proceeds from the new Songwriters Cafe’ will go to support Folded Flag.
“I was honored to participate in the Songwriters Café concert series last year and the Songwriters Café restaurant is taking it to a whole new level,” says Brice. “O’Charley’s chicken tenders are awesome and there’s nothing better than being able to enjoy them knowing that we are also giving back to such an extraordinary cause.”
Supporting Folded Flag is an essential element of O’Charley’s Hometown Heroes initiative, with O’Charley’s raising over $1.6 million for the organization since 2016. Hometown Heroes is O’Charley’s way of showing appreciation for the local heroes in our communities – including active-duty military members, veterans, Gold Star families, healthcare workers, first responders, teachers and more.
“I continue to be amazed at the amazing work of Folded Flag in support of Gold Star families, so we launched the Songwriters Café restaurant to elevate our approach to using our resources to support its mission,” says O’Charley’s CEO Craig Barber. “Coming together with some of finest country music stars through Songwriters Café last year, we raised an amazing amount of money for the Foundation and realized the potential of this sort of collaboration. We’re excited to build on that momentum with the launch of the Songwriters Café restaurant and support Folded Flag in a new way.”
Why&How Rounds Out Executive Team
/by LB CantrellChris Koegen, Halie Hampton Mosley, Evan Kaufmann
Artist management company Why&How has rounded out its executive team, appointing Chris Koegen as VP of Artist Development & Marketing and Halie Hampton Mosley as VP of Roster Operations, while Evan Kaufmann elevates to VP of Creative Direction. All will report to Why&How CEO and Founder Bruce Kalmick.
The newly appointed VPs join executives Eddie Kloesel, Artist Manager and VP of Touring & Sponsorships, and Rachel Cave, Artist Manager and VP of Label Relations. Why&How’s team now includes 26 employees that oversee creative, artist strategy, international and more for artists including Brian Kelley, Chase Rice, Breland, Drake White, Echosmith, Kaleo, Seaforth, Kelleigh Bannen, Tyler Braden, Whiskey Myers, ZZ Ward, A Thousand Horses and more.
“Why&How is built on family values and we are honored to be able to add to our ever-growing family with Chris and Halie,” Kalmick shares. “Their incredible levels of experience will continue to create an executive anchor for the company’s future. Additionally, bringing Evan into an executive position will continue to strengthen our creative and content driven team.”
Pictured: Why&How Staff and Artists Celebrate Together at the Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville last night (Oct. 5) following Breland’s Sold-Out Show at the High Watt. Photo: Mick Bodie
Based in London, Koegen brings over 15 years of global label and artist experience to Why&How, with previous stops at Amazon Music and Big Machine Label Group. He has led nearly 100 exclusive artist content projects, collaborating with superstars such as Taylor Swift, Thomas Rhett, Ellie Goulding, Martin Garrix and more, plus served as executive producer on two feature-length films. Reach Koegen at c.koegen@whyandhow.com.
Hampton Mosley is a Nashville native who began her career in the music industry in radio promotion for Arista Nashville before moving to Maverick Nashville, where she worked in management support roles for artists like Rascal Flatts and Brooks & Dunn while managing Rachel Wammack alongside Clarence Spalding. She most recently served as the Day-to-Day Artist Manager for Diamond-selling duo Florida Georgia Line at Hit Farm Management in partnership with Full Stop Management led by Irving Jeffrey Azoff. Reach Hampton Mosley at halie@whyandhow.com.
Kaufmann, an award-winning filmmaker and creative director, is based in Austin, Texas, and has worked alongside Kalmick for much of his career. He has extensive knowledge in both the music and film industries and has directed content for major musicians, creative agencies, record labels and independent studios, with his work featured in the likes of Rolling Stone, FastCompany and on MTV, as well as art/film blogs including Short of the Week, BooooooomTV, and FilmShortage. Reach Kaufmann at evan@whyandhow.com.
Steve Holy Returns For The Holiday Season With ‘A Christmas To Remember’
/by Lydia FarthingSteve Holy. Photo: Robby Klein
For the first time in nearly eight years, Steve Holy returns with a new holiday album, A Christmas To Remember, available Friday, Oct. 22 via Thrill Hill Records.
Known for multi-week No. 1s “Brand New Girlfriend” and “Good Morning Beautiful,” the Texas native will celebrate the holidays with a 10-track album of festive favorites and one original song. Seasonal staples on the holiday project include Bing Crosby’s “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” Elvis Presley’s “Santa Claus Is Back In Town,” and “Bringing In A Brand New Year” by Charles Brown.
“I haven’t been in the studio in almost 8 years, and I couldn’t be more excited to share new music with everyone and celebrate my favorite holiday!” Holy shares. “A lot of thought went into the way we sequenced this record. Starting with ‘A Christmas To Remember,’ about spending time with loved ones and ending with my all-time favorite holiday song, ‘If Every Day Was Like Christmas’ which is really an optimist’s prayer, were conscious decisions to remind all of us what is important this time of year.”
The album’s title track and sole original, written by Sam Hunter and his father Joe Hunter, serves to remind listeners to spend much-needed time with loved ones around the holidays, which is something that won’t be taken for granted this year as many will gather in holiday celebration for the first time since 2019.
A Christmas To Remember Tracklist:
1. A Christmas To Remember (Sam Hunter, Joe Hunter)
2. Let It Snow (originally recorded by Vaughn Monroe)
3. Here Comes Santa Claus (originally recorded by Gene Autry)
4. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (originally recorded by Judy Garland)
5. A Holly Jolly Christmas (made famous by Burl Ives)
6. Jingle Bell Rock (originally recorded by Bobby Helms)
7. Santa Claus Is Back In Town (originally recorded by Elvis Presley)
8. I’ll Be Home for Christmas (originally recorded by Bing Crosby)
9. Bringing In A Brand New Year (originally recorded by Charles Brown)
10. If Every Day Was Like Christmas (originally recorded by Elvis Presley)
CMHOF To Create Online Version Of Night Train To Nashville Exhibit
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create an online version of its award-winning 2004-2005 exhibition, Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues 1945-1970.
The online exhibit will revive, update and preserve the story of Nashville’s pioneering R&B scene and its role in building the city into a world-renowned music center. The exhibit is slated to be completed in November 2022 and will be free to access on the museum’s website.
The Night Train to Nashville exhibit took over the museum’s second-floor gallery from March 2004-December 2005, exploring Nashville’s R&B activity in the decades following World War II. As Nashville’s country industry was getting started, the city was a hotbed for R&B in the late 1940s,’50s and ’60s, with celebrated performers like Ray Charles, Little Richard, Arthur Alexander, Etta James, Ruth Brown and Jimi Hendrix contributing to the city’s musical heritage. The original exhibit also highlighted the roles of other often unheralded contributors, including musicians, songwriters, radio personalities, label execs, TV producers, and nightclub owners.
The online exhibit will be organized into distinct themed chapters, including the roots of Nashville R&B; the city’s live music scene; the influential radio and recording industries; R&B on television; and R&B songwriters’ and performers’ strong ties to Nashville’s country community.
The grant is part of NEH’s Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan, which aims to support the critical role the humanities play and assist cultural institutions affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is one of eight cultural and educational institutions in Tennessee to receive funding. Approximately 115 museums, historic sites and historical societies nationally were awarded these such grants.
Industry Ink: Rosanne Cash, Music Health Alliance, Bradley Family
/by Lydia FarthingRosanne Cash To Become The First Americana Artist-In-Residence At NYU Steinhardt
Rosanne Cash
Rosanne Cash will become the first Americana Artist-in-Residence at NYU Steinhardt. This partnership is designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation for the origins, history, and cultural impact of Americana music.
Throughout the 2021-22 academic year, Cash will be working with NYU students through a series of lectures, workshops and classroom visits. Her tenure will include a three-day Lyric Workshop for the school’s songwriting students; a lecture entitled “Matriarchs: Sara and Maybelle Carter and Sister Rosetta Tharpe” where Cash and author Peter Guralnick will discuss the lives, times, and music of three legendary women who exerted a profound influence on popular music and its culture; and “Americana Today: Songs in the Round” where Cash will host a live concert that explores the heart and borders of Americana music, featuring Catherine Russell, Josh Ritter, and an NYU Steinhardt student.
Last spring, The Americana Music Association launched a special edition of Words & Music at NYU, which featured guests Lori McKenna and Jonathan Taplin. The AMA is also working with NYU Steinhardt to develop an Americana scholarship program and curricula that encompass the breadth and depth of Americana music.
Music Health Alliance Adds Two As Managers Of Advocacy & Insurance
After years of working in radio, including KZLA/KLAC-Los Angeles, Roberts began her career in record promotion in 1993 at MCA/Nashville and was awarded the Radio & Records Country Regional Promotion Executive of the Year for four consecutive years. She served on the Board of Directors of the Country Radio Broadcasters from 2002-2014.
“This is an amazing opportunity on so many levels. It reunites me with both Shelia and Tatum from our MCA days. I feel like my career has come full circle and I know we will accomplish great things together,” says Roberts.
Rhoades’ non-profit experience includes an internship at The Carter Center in Atlanta, which has achieved significant change in democracy, human rights, preventing disease, and improving mental health care. She worked for the Mental Health Program and wrote research reports on behavioral health and substance abuse policies for all 50 states and the District of Columbia to be utilized in the selection of the 2021-2022 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism.
“I’m so excited to have the opportunity to work at Music Health Alliance and combine my passion for healthcare advocacy with my music business knowledge,” shares Rhoades.
Roberts and Rhoades can be reached at denise@musichealthalliance.com and sophia@musichealthalliance.com, respectively.
Bradley Studio Receives Metro Historical Marker Distinction
Pictured (L-R): Tom Wood and Jessica Reeves from the Metro Historical Commission; Hunter Moore (who researched the award), Menie Bell, Don Cusic and Lynn Maddox from the Metro Historical Commission; Metro Councilman Tom Cash; and Clay Bradley, grandson of Owen Bradley.
A Metro Historical plaque was dedicated at the site of Owen and Harold Bradley’s second studio in Hillsboro Village.
The two brothers, who were influential to the Nashville music business, operated the one-story studio from 1953 to 1955. Among the artists who recorded there are Kitty Wells, Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers, and Pat Boone. The studio was demolished in 2014.
Pandora’s Next Big Sound Service To Shut Down Nov. 1
/by Lydia FarthingPandora’s music analytics service Next Big Sound will be shutting down on Nov. 1, 2021. The service will be transitioning over to Pandora’s Artist Marketing Platform (AMP).
Next Big Sound was acquired by Pandora in 2015, but has been tracking music data across hundreds of thousands of artists and billions of streams for 12 years.
“This is just the final step of a multi-year transition, and our team is excited to focus on improving and expanding the awesome marketing tools and data-driven insights available in Pandora’s Artist Marketing Platform,” the Next Big Sound team shared in a blog post. “Pandora’s AMP tools have been the primary focus of our development and growth for two years already, and we’re really excited about the opportunities we can create for artists and creators across the industry on the AMP platform.”
Next Big Sound’s Pandora Charts will be getting a facelift and will have some tweaks fixed, among them Pandora’s Top Thumb Hundred will join the Top Spins and Trendsetters charts as regular emails and Pandora Playlists. The company will also continue to contribute Pandora streaming data to its partners at Billboard, MRC Data, ChartMetric, and more.
Pandora’s Programming Notification Emails will be transitioning over to AMP with Next Big Sound. However, the company’s social data will not come with them.
“We’ve decided to focus our team’s efforts on giving artists valuable, actionable insights to help them grow and monetize their fan bases on Pandora,” the team explained. “This means that it’s also time to say goodbye to the Pandora Predictions chart. Our Next Big Sound Predictions were always intended to be a look across streaming and social media to identify artists on the rise, so with these social data sources going away we’re going to retire the Predictions chart as well.”
There are many alternatives available for social media tracking that provide more context across more sources, such as Chartmetric.com and others.
“We’re really excited to move forward with a more focused, consistent experience for all of our users,” the team adds. “Thanks for joining us for more than a decade of watching the music industry evolve and grow. We’ll see you over in AMP!”
ASM Global, Nashville Superspeedway Partner To Bring Concerts & More To Venue
/by Steven BoeroASM Global is partnering with the Nashville Superspeedway to bring new content to Middle Tennessee and the surrounding region. Through this agreement, Nashville Superspeedway will be the first auto-racing venue in ASM’s global network.
“As the world’s leading provider of live-event experiences, ASM Global is uniquely positioned to provide world-class entertainment opportunities for music and sports fans in Middle Tennessee and throughout the region,” says Chuck Steedman, ASM Global Executive Vice President for Strategy and Development. “We are tremendously excited to work with Erik Moses and the team at the Nashville Superspeedway and to have the Superspeedway as our first auto-racing venue. The team is very active in the desire to bring a multitude of events to the Superspeedway.”
ASM will use its experience in creating and delivering major live sports and music experiences, including concerts, festivals, and drive-thru and walk-thru exhibits, in the Lebanon, Tennessee, speedway complex. Nashville Superspeedway currently hosts events in NASCAR’s top three series: the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The non-exclusive agreement began Sept. 28, 2021.
“We are thrilled to partner with a global industry leader like ASM Global to continue the work we began a year ago to reopen, revitalize and reposition the Nashville Superspeedway as a beloved racetrack on the NASCAR circuit and a leading venue in Middle Tennessee for a diverse assortment of live events,” says Moses, President, Nashville Superspeedway. “The enthusiastic response to our first NASCAR tripleheader race weekend, including the sold-out inaugural Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Father’s Day 2021, and the support we’ve seen for the other events hosted here in the last year has strengthened our confidence in our ability to curate, attract and host top-quality sports and entertainment events at the Nashville Superspeedway. We look forward to working with ASM Global to bring exciting entertainment to the residents, visitors and guests of Middle Tennessee.”