Peggy Dold Joins IBERIABANK As Sr. VP/Director Of Music & Entertainment

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Peggy Dold has been named Senior Vice President and Director of Music and Entertainment in IBERIABANK’s Nashville office, in their division of IBERIABANK Sports & Entertainment Banking.

Dold joins IBERIABANK with over 20 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry. Her career has aligned her with work in both the Anglo and Hispanic music markets in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Nashville, as well as in global markets outside of the U.S.

“We are very pleased to have Peggy join our team,” says Alex Hernandez, IBERIABANK Managing Director of Sports and Entertainment Banking. “She is a highly respected executive in the music industry with years of experience and is a great addition to our team of experts covering all music genres.”

Dold joins the IBERIABANK Sports and Entertainment Banking team who manage banking relationships with clients in sports, film and television, and music publishing. The team also includes Alex Hernandez, Managing Director of Sports & Entertainment Banking; David Pijot, Senior Vice President of Motorsports Banking; and Ben James, Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager leading syndications for the group.

Industry Pics: Scotty McCreery, Chris Janson, Cody Johnson

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Scotty McCreery Notches Five Sellout Overseas Shows

John Marks (Head of Global Programming for Country Music, Spotify), Scotty McCreery, Scott Stem (McCreery’s Manager, Triple 8 Management), Andrew Percy (Member of the U.K. Parliament) and George Couri (Partner, Triple 8 Management and Partner, Triple Tigers Records) backstage at McCreery’s sold-out first show in London at Bush Hall on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Scotty McCreery celebrated five sold-out shows in Germany and the UK, as part of his first European tour. The Triple Tigers/Sony artist’s shows coincided with Country Music Week in both countries and included concerts in Berlin and Cologne, Germany, as well as London and Manchester, England.

 

Chris Janson Honored With Excellence In Creativity Award

Chris Janson. Photo: Courtesy WMG

Country music recording artist Chris Janson joined greats across many industries on Tuesday night (Oct. 29) in Washington D.C. as an honoree at the 2019 Global IP Champions Gala at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier presented Janson with the Excellence in Creativity Award, citing his artistry as a songwriter, musicianship as an instrumentalist and individuality as an entertainer. The Chamber described him as “navigating a new country music genre… expertly perched on the fence between country music’s past and future.”

 

Cody Johnson Performs National Anthem For Game 7 Of The World Series

CoJo Music / Warner Music Nashville’s Cody Johnson had the home field advantage last night in Houston, Texas when he performed the national anthem prior to Game 7 of the World Series. The Houston Astros battled the Washington Nationals for the title at the 115th Fall Classic with the Nationals ultimately walking away with the win.

Skillet Receives RIAA Plaques For “Monster” And “Hero”

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(L-R): Seth Morrison, John Cooper, Jen Ledger and Korey Cooper. Photo credit: Chuck Brueckmann

Skillet has received RIAA certifications for its songs “Monster,” which has been certified 3x Platinum, and “Hero,” which has been certified 2x Platinum. The band’s “Monster” remains one of the most-streamed rock songs of all time with over three billion global audio streams. Their song “Hero” has garnered over one billion global audio streams and has been used in sync partnerships with everyone from the NFL, NHL, MLB, SCC and WWE.

To celebrate the certifications, personalities from top Active Rock stations in Dallas and Orlando surprised the band at two Victorious Sky tour stops last week. In Dallas, Ayo from KEGL joined the band backstage for a Facebook Live interview, closing with the plaque presentation for “Hero.”  In Orlando, Dickerman from WJRR surprised the band on stage with the 3x platinum plaque for “Monster.”

Skillet is also celebrating their tenth Top 10 Active Rock single with their latest single from the best-selling album Victorious, “Legendary.” In addition to the hit track being tapped as the official theme song for WWE’s RAW on USA Network, the WWE also recently used the song as the trailer for their brand new 2K20 Video Game. Also nabbing the energetic track lately is the NBA and NCAA as well as MLB during the opening of the NCLS game two between the St. Louis Cardinals and Syracuse Nationals.

The band is launching a European headlining tour November 6 through the remainder of the year that will include stops in London, Paris, Hamburg and Budapest.

Skillet’s John Cooper

Dave Barnes Inks New Publishing Deal

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Pictured (L-R): Jessi Vaughn (WCM), Dave Barnes, Ben Vaughn (WCM)

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Dave Barnes, known for penning songs including “God Gave Me You,” which became a Grammy and CMA-nominated hit for Blake Shelton, has a signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group.

“Dave is one of the most talented, respected, and well-liked people in Nashville, not to mention one of the funniest,” said Ben Vaughn, President and CEO of WCM Nashville. “Anyone who is lucky enough to work with Dave has been a part of something magical. We’re stoked to have him be part of our ever-growing Warner Chappell family.”

“I’ve admired Warner Chappell for a long time,” added Barnes. “So many of my friends write there and I have so much respect for Ben and Jessi. I’m really proud to be a part of the team.”

Barnes also co-wrote the No. 1 hit “Craving You,” recorded by Thomas Rhett and featuring Maren Morris, as well as Bethany Dillon’s “All I Need,” a Top 5 hit on the Christian songs chart. He also has several tracks on Lady Antebellum’s upcoming album Ocean. Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire are also among the artists who have recorded Barnes’ songs.

As a recording artist, Barnes has issued eight studio albums, three EPs and two Christmas projects. His recorded version of “God Gave Me You” hit the Top 15 on the Christian songs chart in 2010; the next year, Shelton released his own version of the track to country radio. Barnes will hit the road soon for his A Very Merry Christmas Tour, which launches Dec. 8 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

WME Nashville Promotes Three

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Pictured: Skyler Clark-Hamel; Alex Collignon; Beth Hamilton

WME’s Nashville office has promoted three staffers to agent roles. Skyler Clark-Hamel joins the Christian Music division and will focus on the U.S. Southeast, Caribbean, and Central and South America. He most recently served as a booking coordinator for the division after previously working in the country music department.

Beth Hamilton and Alex Collignon will both join the country music department, with Collignon focusing on West Coast and Southwest.

Collignon most recently worked as an assistant in the department after initially launching his career at WME in 2014 in the fair and festival department.

Hamilton began her agency career at the William Morris Agency in Nashville assisting with booking arenas and amphitheaters in the Northeast, prior to making the transition to artist management and concert promotion. In 2016, Hamilton joined WME, following the agency’s 2009 merger with Endeavor, to work alongside Jay Williams, strategizing national and international touring for headlining artists including Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church and Brothers Osborne, among others.

WME’s Nashville office booked over 14,000 dates in the past year. In September, it was announced that WME’s Becky Gardenhire was recently promoted to Co-Head of the Nashville office, joining Scott Clayton, Joey Lee, and Jay Williams.

Companies Team To Form Stoney’s-Pathfinder Management

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Pictured (L-R): Jeff “Toad” Higginbotham, Tony Jackson, Chris Lowden, Jim Della Croce

Jim Della Croce has teamed with Stoney’s founder/president Chris Lowden and Stoney’s Jeff “Toad” Higginbotham to form Stoney’s-Pathfinder Management. The partners have offices at RCA Studio in Nashville, as well as in Las Vegas and just outside New York City.

Della Croce will continue to manage artist Tony Jackson, alongside Lowden and Higginbotham. Jackson has more than 67 million views and keeps a steady string of Grand Ole Opry appearances, in addition to a full touring schedule.

“I couldn’t be more excited about joining Tony’s team. What an incredible voice and performer, let alone human being,” says Lowden. “I’m honored to walk in the path that Donna [Donna Dean Stevens] and Jim paved and looking forward to a very bright future.”

“Donna Dean Steven’s and I have had the pleasure of collaborating for several years on multiple projects, and our Tony Jackson co-management/label and production partnership was a highlight. It was important for me to team with someone who shared our passion for Tony and represent him in that same spirit, and Chris and Toad were the perfect fit. I worked with them for several years and value their talents and hope to share the same level of positivity that I did with Donna as Tony’s star continues to rise,” says Della Croce.

“I am so looking forward to continue sharing Tony Jackson’s story with everyone via social and Country AF Radio. Being a part of the Tony Jackson train is an honor and I personally can’t wait until Tony Jackson becomes a household name,” proclaims Toad.

Stoney’s – Pathfinder Management is headquartered at Historic RCA Studios Suite #201 30 Music Square West Nashville, TN 37203. Lowden can be reached at chris@stoneys.com or 702.435.2855; Della Croce at jim@pathfindermanagement.com or 615.419.9989; and Higginbotham at toad@stoneys.com or 702.476.4466.

APA Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Nashville

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Pictured: Team APA celebrates its 25th year in their Nashville, TN office. Photo: Jason Davis

The Agency for Performing Arts (APA) including President and CEO, Jim Gosnell as well as Co-Head of Worldwide Music at APA, Steve Lassiter celebrated the 25th anniversary of their Nashville office on Monday (Oct. 28). The celebration took place at their office in downtown Nashville, which hosted special guests such as David Nail, Jim Messina and the Scooter Brown Band.

Pictured (L-R): Steve Lassiter, Co-Head of Worldwide Music at APA; Jim Messina; and Jim Gosnell, President and CEO of APA. Photo: Jason Davis

Pictured (L-R): Jim Gosnell, Catherine Werne, David Nail and Steve Lassiter. Photo: Jason Davis

Pictured (L-R): Scott Brown (Scooter Brown Band) and Steve Lassiter. Photo: Jason Davis

IEBA Celebrates Honors & Awards Winners For 2019

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Pictured (L-R): Kenny Laguna, Joan Jett, and Larry Vallon backstage with their IEBA Hall of Fame plaques. Photo: Courtesy IEBA

IEBA concluded its 49th annual conference on Oct. 29 with its Honors & Awards Ceremony in Nashville.

Six artists and/or executives were inducted into the IEBA Hall of Fame, including CAA Nashville Co-Head Rod Essig, rock star Joan Jett alongside her manager/producer Kenny Laguna, promoter Larry Vallon, Warped Tour creator Kevin Lyman, and booking agent Steve Dahl (posthumously). The Delaware State Fair was also inducted into the IEBA Hall of Fame on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena earned Arena of the Year, while Bridgestone Arena’s David Kells was named Venue Executive of the Year. Paradigm Talent Agency’s Zach Hartley was named Young Professional of the Year, while AGI’s Adam Kornfeld earned Talent Agent of the Year and NS2’s Darin Lashinsky earned Promoter of the Year.

IEBA’s 50th Annual Conference will be held Oct. 11-13, 2020 at the Omni Nashville.

Pictured (L-R): Stacy Vee (Messina Touring Group / Goldenvoice) and Rod Essig (CAA) backstage at IEBA. Photo: Courtesy IEBA

This year’s winners include:

Club of the Year – Troubadour – West Hollywood, CA

Casino of the Year – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, OK

Ryman Auditorium Theater of the Year – The Fox Theatre – Atlanta, GA

Arena of the Year – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN

Amphitheater of the Year – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO

Fair of the Year – Ohio State Fair – Columbus, OH

Festival of the Year – Stagecoach – Indio, CA

Club Buyer of the Year – Josh Moore – The Bowery Presents

Casino Buyer of the Year – Lori Otelsberg – Signature Entertainment

Corporate Buyer of the Year – Rick Whetsel – G7 Entertainment Marketing

International Buyer of the Year – Jim Cressman – Invictus Entertainment

Fair Buyer of the Year – Todd Boltin – Variety Attractions

Festival Buyer of the Year – Stacy Vee – Messina Touring Group

Venue Executive of the Year – David Kells – Bridgestone Arena

Young Professional of the Year – Zach Hartley – Paradigm Talent Agency

Talent Agent of the Year – Adam Kornfeld – AGI

Promoter of the Year – Darin Lashinsky – NS2

Pictured: Kevin Lyman on stage with his IEBA Hall of Fame plaque. Photo: Courtesy IEBA

Pictured (L-R): Young Professional of the Year Zach Hartley, Paradigm; Venue Exec of the Year – David Kells also celebrates Bridgestone Arena’s Arena of the Year win; Agent of the Year – Adam Kornfeld, AGI; Promoter of the Year – Darin Lashinsky, NS2. Photo: Courtesy IEBA

Jason Aldean To Play Free Nashville Show Tonight

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Jason Aldean has announced he will play a free concert at his Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar in downtown Nashville tonight (Oct. 30). Filming will also be in session during the concert.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m.

Aldean will soon release his upcoming studio album 9 on Nov. 22 via BBR Music Group. Aldean reunites with longtime producer Michael Knox for the project, which features his latest single “We Back.”

BREAKING: Kos Weaver Exits BMG Nashville

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Kos Weaver

BMG Nashville Executive VP Kos Weaver has exited the company as part of a reorganization, MusicRow has confirmed. Also exiting are three BMG support staffers; the move does not affect staff at BBR Music Group, or BMG’s royalties/copyright teams located in Nashville.

Weaver joined BMG in 2013, overseeing Nashville operations for BMG Publishing and Records, with a roster that has included Alabama, Brett Beavers, busbee, Clare Dunn, Danny Gokey, Hilary Lindsey, Buddy Miller, JD Souther and Jon Paul White.

Weaver’s career has also included VP roles at Disney Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music.

“Kos’s success over the past years speaks for itself and we wish him well,” BMG says in a statement. “Nashville is a major growth market for BMG. The restructuring is consistent with our ongoing US strategy—maintaining our core strength and position in publishing while increasing our investment in writer-performers (case in point: Lewis Capaldi going to Number One in the US). We are now extending that approach to Nashville and it requires a different skillset and experience, hence the reorganization.”