Jordan Davis’ Home State Hits 500 Million Streams
Photo ID (L-R): Red Light Management’s Zach Sutton, MCA Nashville VP Promotion Katie Dean, Jordan Davis, WME’s Becky Gardenhire, UMG Nashville COO Mike Harris. Photo: Steven Stauffer
MCA Nashville’s Jordan Davis celebrated a milestone achievement Friday night (May 17) before he played to a sold-out crowd at The Theater at Madison Square Garden as part of Old Dominion’s “Make It Sweet Tour.” Jordan’s debut album Home State has accumulated over 500 million worldwide streams spurred by the success of his recent back-to-back No.1 hit singles “Singles You Up” and “Take It From Me.” Since its release, “Singles You Up” has dominated streaming charts spending over a month on the Spotify US Viral Chart (peaking at No.2) in addition to hitting the Spotify Global Viral Chart and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Both tracks are included on Home State as well as Jordan’s current single “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot,” which was most-added at country radio its debut week and continues to climb the country airplay charts.
Belmont University’s Cheryl Slay Carr Releases Music Industry Book
Cheryl Slay Carr, associate dean and associate professor at Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, recently authored “Music Business Careers: Career Duality in the Creative Industries.” The book, newly released by Routledge/Taylor & Francis, examines the careers of what she calls “dualists,” people who balance an analytical career and a creative career. The book offers research, interviews with dualists, frameworks such as a Career Duality Model, and chapter exercises to guide readers through their own career decisions.
“It’s a decision that can create a real dilemma that I have seen in students and experienced firsthand. I wanted to understand that dilemma better and decided to research and write about it for all the Dualists out there. This book is designed for use by anyone seeking to navigate their own career journey, or the exploration can be a facilitated, academic investigation when used as a textbook for a career-focused or other music business course. Either way, if you see yourself in this analytical/creative experience (even outside the entertainment industry), this book is for you.”
“Music Business Careers” is available on Amazon and at Routledge.com.
CMHoF Honors Member Elect Jerry Bradley
Country Music Hall of Fame Member Elect Jerry Bradley and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young on the stage of the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo by: Diana Carniato for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated the upcoming induction of Country Music Hall of Fame Member Elect Jerry Bradley with a special luncheon honoring him in the museum’s CMA Theater on May 16. During the luncheon, Bradley shared this sentiment about his upcoming induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, “I look forward to being inducted this October. It’s an honor to to join all my heroes in the Country Music Hall of Fame.”
In October of this year, Bradley, along with Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens, will be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Kaptain Jack Aponte Launches Online Radio Country Station Jersey Shore Country
Kaptain Jack Aponte, a New Jersey native who spent the last eight years in Nashville and created the internet radio station renegaderadionashville.com, as well as In The Cab Radio (a station specifically for truck drivers), has now created JerseyShoreCountry.com, in partnership with DPM Shore Solutions. The station will broadcast from its studio on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk in New Jersey.
JerseyShoreCountry.com is now a reporting station on MusicRow Magazine’s reporting panel. The station’s airplay will be figured into the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart.
“We are beyond thrilled to be back in New Jersey with our friends and family. When we were thinking of where we would like to set up our studios, there was no question we wanted to be in Seaside Heights, NJ. Kaptain Jack has been part of the entertainment landscape in Seaside Heights for 37 years and can’t wait to turn Seaside Heights into Nashville at the Jersey Shore.”
ACM’s Pete Fisher Steps Down, RAC Clark Named Interim Executive Director
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Academy of Country Music has announced that Pete Fisher is stepping down after almost two and a half years as the head of the organization, which includes his duties with the Academy of Country Music Awards™ show and ACM Lifting Lives®, the charitable arm of the Academy. Fisher plans to pursue new opportunities. R.A. (RAC) Clark, Executive Producer of the Academy of Country Music Awards, has been appointed the interim Executive Director of the Academy, effective immediately.
“Following many years on the ACM Board, it’s been an honor to serve the Academy in the role of CEO,” said Fisher. “I’ve greatly enjoyed working with the Academy staff, Officers and Boards, and I look forward to continuing to support the good work of the ACM and ACM Lifting Lives. Proud of what we have accomplished, I look forward to what the future holds.”
Clark has been associated with the Academy – and with country music – throughout his 38 year producing career. In addition to producing the Academy of Country Music Awards live on the CBS Television Network since 1999, he has executive produced many Academy TV specials, TNN’s Prime Time Country, and much more. He is the son of one of the founding members of the ACM Awards telecast, Dick Clark, the late television and broadcasting pioneer.
“My work with the ACM over the years has included some of my most professionally-fulfilling projects. I look forward to stepping into this interim role and supporting the legacy of the Academy,” said RAC Clark.
Live In The Vineyard Goes Country Offers Great Music, Moments
/by Lorie HollabaughLive In The Vineyard CEO Bobbii Hach-Jacobs, Mickey Guyton, CMT’s Leslie Fram, Kaci Brown and Sam Gray of Brown & Gray gathered together during an exclusive dinner held for music supervisors at MadoroM Vineyards.
Live In The Vineyard Goes Country took place May 14-16 in Napa, with attendees enjoying top tier wines, meals from world-renowned chefs, and elbowing with artists during the three-day event. Among those enjoying some vino with the guests were Brad Paisley, Little Big Town, Brandon Ratcliff, Brothers Osborne, Brown & Gray, Caylee Hammack, Chris Lane, Cody Johnson, Dillon Carmichael, Erin Enderlin, Gone West, Haley & Michaels, HARDY, Ingrid Andress, Jon Pardi, Kylie Morgan, LANCO, Michael Ray, Mickey Guyton, Morgan Evans, Rayne Johnson, Runaway June, Scotty McCreery, Seaforth, Teddy Robb, Tenille Townes, Travis Denning, and Walker Hayes.
Each year, LITVGC hosts industry insiders as well as grand prize winners from radio station promotions across the country and special sweeps winners through sponsors. Attendees were treated to intimate performances by some of Country music’s biggest names and fastest rising stars in a beautiful countryside setting all while enjoying specially made, locally-driven cuisines and award-winning wines from partner wineries including Regusci Winery and Round Pond Estates as well as hosting wineries Whetstone Wine Cellars, Hall Winery, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Peju, One Hope, Caymus Vineyards, JaM Cellars, MadoroM Vineyards, Far Niente, Italics Winegrowers, etc. Concerts were also hosted at Uptown Theatre and Blue Note (JaM Cellars Ballroom).
Big Loud President Clay Hunnicutt, Chris Lane, HARDY and Big Loud’s VP of Marketing Candice Watkins at Round Pound Estate Winery during Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (2019), presented by CMT
Little Big Town performs during Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (2019), presented by CMT at Uptown Theatre
Held in the intimate, rustic quarters of JaM Cellars York House, UMG Nashville’s Travis Denning played to a packed room of music programmers and industry influencers during Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (2019), presented by CMT
Live In The Vineyard Goes Country Offers Great Music, Moments
/by Lorie HollabaughLive In The Vineyard CEO Bobbii Hach-Jacobs, Mickey Guyton, CMT’s Leslie Fram, Kaci Brown and Sam Gray of Brown & Gray gathered together during an exclusive dinner held for music supervisors at MadoroM Vineyards.
Live In The Vineyard Goes Country took place May 14-16 in Napa, with attendees enjoying top tier wines, meals from world-renowned chefs, and elbowing with artists during the three-day event. Among those enjoying some vino with the guests were Brad Paisley, Little Big Town, Brandon Ratcliff, Brothers Osborne, Brown & Gray, Caylee Hammack, Chris Lane, Cody Johnson, Dillon Carmichael, Erin Enderlin, Gone West, Haley & Michaels, HARDY, Ingrid Andress, Jon Pardi, Kylie Morgan, LANCO, Michael Ray, Mickey Guyton, Morgan Evans, Rayne Johnson, Runaway June, Scotty McCreery, Seaforth, Teddy Robb, Tenille Townes, Travis Denning, and Walker Hayes.
Each year, LITVGC hosts industry insiders as well as grand prize winners from radio station promotions across the country and special sweeps winners through sponsors. Attendees were treated to intimate performances by some of Country music’s biggest names and fastest rising stars in a beautiful countryside setting all while enjoying specially made, locally-driven cuisines and award-winning wines from partner wineries including Regusci Winery and Round Pond Estates as well as hosting wineries Whetstone Wine Cellars, Hall Winery, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Peju, One Hope, Caymus Vineyards, JaM Cellars, MadoroM Vineyards, Far Niente, Italics Winegrowers, etc. Concerts were also hosted at Uptown Theatre and Blue Note (JaM Cellars Ballroom).
Big Loud President Clay Hunnicutt, Chris Lane, HARDY and Big Loud’s VP of Marketing Candice Watkins at Round Pound Estate Winery during Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (2019), presented by CMT
Little Big Town performs during Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (2019), presented by CMT at Uptown Theatre
Held in the intimate, rustic quarters of JaM Cellars York House, UMG Nashville’s Travis Denning played to a packed room of music programmers and industry influencers during Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (2019), presented by CMT
Spotify To Test Vehicle Listening Habits With Voice-Controlled In-Car Device
/by Lorie HollabaughSpotify is trying to learn more about people’s listening habits and preferences to help create an unparalleled experience for its users through a new voice-controlled music and podcast device called “Car Thing.”
Car Thing was developed to help Spotify learn more about how people listen to music and podcasts. The test will be done in the U.S. only, with a small group of invited Spotify Premium users. The company doesn’t have any current plans to make this specific device available to consumers, but the results from the test will dictate how they develop experiences everywhere people listen.
Spotify might do similar voice-specific tests in the future, according to the company, so “Voice Thing” and “Home Thing” may be on the horizon soon.
Spotify To Test Vehicle Listening Habits With Voice-Controlled In-Car Device
/by Lorie HollabaughSpotify is trying to learn more about people’s listening habits and preferences to help create an unparalleled experience for its users through a new voice-controlled music and podcast device called “Car Thing.”
Car Thing was developed to help Spotify learn more about how people listen to music and podcasts. The test will be done in the U.S. only, with a small group of invited Spotify Premium users. The company doesn’t have any current plans to make this specific device available to consumers, but the results from the test will dictate how they develop experiences everywhere people listen.
Spotify might do similar voice-specific tests in the future, according to the company, so “Voice Thing” and “Home Thing” may be on the horizon soon.
Industry Ink: Jordan Davis, Belmont University, Jerry Bradley, Jersey Shore Country
/by Jessica NicholsonJordan Davis’ Home State Hits 500 Million Streams
Photo ID (L-R): Red Light Management’s Zach Sutton, MCA Nashville VP Promotion Katie Dean, Jordan Davis, WME’s Becky Gardenhire, UMG Nashville COO Mike Harris. Photo: Steven Stauffer
MCA Nashville’s Jordan Davis celebrated a milestone achievement Friday night (May 17) before he played to a sold-out crowd at The Theater at Madison Square Garden as part of Old Dominion’s “Make It Sweet Tour.” Jordan’s debut album Home State has accumulated over 500 million worldwide streams spurred by the success of his recent back-to-back No.1 hit singles “Singles You Up” and “Take It From Me.” Since its release, “Singles You Up” has dominated streaming charts spending over a month on the Spotify US Viral Chart (peaking at No.2) in addition to hitting the Spotify Global Viral Chart and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Both tracks are included on Home State as well as Jordan’s current single “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot,” which was most-added at country radio its debut week and continues to climb the country airplay charts.
Belmont University’s Cheryl Slay Carr Releases Music Industry Book
Cheryl Slay Carr, associate dean and associate professor at Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, recently authored “Music Business Careers: Career Duality in the Creative Industries.” The book, newly released by Routledge/Taylor & Francis, examines the careers of what she calls “dualists,” people who balance an analytical career and a creative career. The book offers research, interviews with dualists, frameworks such as a Career Duality Model, and chapter exercises to guide readers through their own career decisions.
“It’s a decision that can create a real dilemma that I have seen in students and experienced firsthand. I wanted to understand that dilemma better and decided to research and write about it for all the Dualists out there. This book is designed for use by anyone seeking to navigate their own career journey, or the exploration can be a facilitated, academic investigation when used as a textbook for a career-focused or other music business course. Either way, if you see yourself in this analytical/creative experience (even outside the entertainment industry), this book is for you.”
“Music Business Careers” is available on Amazon and at Routledge.com.
CMHoF Honors Member Elect Jerry Bradley
Country Music Hall of Fame Member Elect Jerry Bradley and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young on the stage of the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo by: Diana Carniato for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated the upcoming induction of Country Music Hall of Fame Member Elect Jerry Bradley with a special luncheon honoring him in the museum’s CMA Theater on May 16. During the luncheon, Bradley shared this sentiment about his upcoming induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, “I look forward to being inducted this October. It’s an honor to to join all my heroes in the Country Music Hall of Fame.”
In October of this year, Bradley, along with Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens, will be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Kaptain Jack Aponte Launches Online Radio Country Station Jersey Shore Country
Kaptain Jack Aponte, a New Jersey native who spent the last eight years in Nashville and created the internet radio station renegaderadionashville.com, as well as In The Cab Radio (a station specifically for truck drivers), has now created JerseyShoreCountry.com, in partnership with DPM Shore Solutions. The station will broadcast from its studio on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk in New Jersey.
JerseyShoreCountry.com is now a reporting station on MusicRow Magazine’s reporting panel. The station’s airplay will be figured into the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart.
“We are beyond thrilled to be back in New Jersey with our friends and family. When we were thinking of where we would like to set up our studios, there was no question we wanted to be in Seaside Heights, NJ. Kaptain Jack has been part of the entertainment landscape in Seaside Heights for 37 years and can’t wait to turn Seaside Heights into Nashville at the Jersey Shore.”
Industry Ink: Jordan Davis, Belmont University, Jerry Bradley, Jersey Shore Country
/by Jessica NicholsonJordan Davis’ Home State Hits 500 Million Streams
Photo ID (L-R): Red Light Management’s Zach Sutton, MCA Nashville VP Promotion Katie Dean, Jordan Davis, WME’s Becky Gardenhire, UMG Nashville COO Mike Harris. Photo: Steven Stauffer
MCA Nashville’s Jordan Davis celebrated a milestone achievement Friday night (May 17) before he played to a sold-out crowd at The Theater at Madison Square Garden as part of Old Dominion’s “Make It Sweet Tour.” Jordan’s debut album Home State has accumulated over 500 million worldwide streams spurred by the success of his recent back-to-back No.1 hit singles “Singles You Up” and “Take It From Me.” Since its release, “Singles You Up” has dominated streaming charts spending over a month on the Spotify US Viral Chart (peaking at No.2) in addition to hitting the Spotify Global Viral Chart and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Both tracks are included on Home State as well as Jordan’s current single “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot,” which was most-added at country radio its debut week and continues to climb the country airplay charts.
Belmont University’s Cheryl Slay Carr Releases Music Industry Book
Cheryl Slay Carr, associate dean and associate professor at Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, recently authored “Music Business Careers: Career Duality in the Creative Industries.” The book, newly released by Routledge/Taylor & Francis, examines the careers of what she calls “dualists,” people who balance an analytical career and a creative career. The book offers research, interviews with dualists, frameworks such as a Career Duality Model, and chapter exercises to guide readers through their own career decisions.
“It’s a decision that can create a real dilemma that I have seen in students and experienced firsthand. I wanted to understand that dilemma better and decided to research and write about it for all the Dualists out there. This book is designed for use by anyone seeking to navigate their own career journey, or the exploration can be a facilitated, academic investigation when used as a textbook for a career-focused or other music business course. Either way, if you see yourself in this analytical/creative experience (even outside the entertainment industry), this book is for you.”
“Music Business Careers” is available on Amazon and at Routledge.com.
CMHoF Honors Member Elect Jerry Bradley
Country Music Hall of Fame Member Elect Jerry Bradley and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young on the stage of the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo by: Diana Carniato for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated the upcoming induction of Country Music Hall of Fame Member Elect Jerry Bradley with a special luncheon honoring him in the museum’s CMA Theater on May 16. During the luncheon, Bradley shared this sentiment about his upcoming induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, “I look forward to being inducted this October. It’s an honor to to join all my heroes in the Country Music Hall of Fame.”
In October of this year, Bradley, along with Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens, will be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Kaptain Jack Aponte Launches Online Radio Country Station Jersey Shore Country
Kaptain Jack Aponte, a New Jersey native who spent the last eight years in Nashville and created the internet radio station renegaderadionashville.com, as well as In The Cab Radio (a station specifically for truck drivers), has now created JerseyShoreCountry.com, in partnership with DPM Shore Solutions. The station will broadcast from its studio on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk in New Jersey.
JerseyShoreCountry.com is now a reporting station on MusicRow Magazine’s reporting panel. The station’s airplay will be figured into the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart.
“We are beyond thrilled to be back in New Jersey with our friends and family. When we were thinking of where we would like to set up our studios, there was no question we wanted to be in Seaside Heights, NJ. Kaptain Jack has been part of the entertainment landscape in Seaside Heights for 37 years and can’t wait to turn Seaside Heights into Nashville at the Jersey Shore.”
ACM Announces Industry Award And Studio Recording Award Winners
/by Jessica NicholsonBelow is a complete list of the Industry Awards and Studio Recording Award winners for the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards:
Industry Award Winners:
• Casino Of The Year – Small Capacity: Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, OK
• Casino Of The Year – Large Capacity: Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
• Don Romeo Talent Buyer Of The Year: Nicole More – Wilson Events, Inc.
• Festival Of The Year: Faster Horses – Brooklyn, MI
• Nightclub Of The Year: Joe’s On Weed St – Chicago, IL
• Promoter Of The Year: Ed Warm – Joe’s Bar
• Venue Of The Year – Small Capacity: Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
• Venue Of The Year – Medium Capacity: Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN
• Venue Of The Year – Large Capacity: Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN
Studio Recording Award Winners:
• Bass Player Of The Year – Glenn Worf
• Drummer Of The Year – Matt Chamberlain
• Guitar Player Of The Year – Derek Wells
• Piano/Keyboards Player Of The Year – Dave Cohen
• Specialty Instrument(S) Player Of The Year – Ilyatoshinskiy
• Steel Guitar Player Of The Year – Mike Johnson
• Audio Engineer Of The Year – F Reid Shippen
• Producer Of The Year – Jay Joyce
The Academy of Country Music Industry Awards are voted on by all professional members of the Academy. The Studio Recording Awards are voted on by professional members of the Academy classified in the artist-entertainer/musician-
ACM Announces Industry Award And Studio Recording Award Winners
/by Jessica NicholsonToday, the Academy of Country Music announced the Industry Award and Studio Recording Award winners for the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards. Industry Award, Studio Recording Award and soon to be announced Special Award recipients will be honored during the 13th Annual ACM Honors, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 54th ACM Awards. ACM Honors will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Ryman Auditorium. Ticket information will be available in the coming weeks.
Below is a complete list of the Industry Awards and Studio Recording Award winners for the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards:
Industry Award Winners:
• Casino Of The Year – Small Capacity: Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, OK
• Casino Of The Year – Large Capacity: Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
• Don Romeo Talent Buyer Of The Year: Nicole More – Wilson Events, Inc.
• Festival Of The Year: Faster Horses – Brooklyn, MI
• Nightclub Of The Year: Joe’s On Weed St – Chicago, IL
• Promoter Of The Year: Ed Warm – Joe’s Bar
• Venue Of The Year – Small Capacity: Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
• Venue Of The Year – Medium Capacity: Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN
• Venue Of The Year – Large Capacity: Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN
Studio Recording Award Winners:
• Bass Player Of The Year – Glenn Worf
• Drummer Of The Year – Matt Chamberlain
• Guitar Player Of The Year – Derek Wells
• Piano/Keyboards Player Of The Year – Dave Cohen
• Specialty Instrument(S) Player Of The Year – Ilyatoshinskiy
• Steel Guitar Player Of The Year – Mike Johnson
• Audio Engineer Of The Year – F Reid Shippen
• Producer Of The Year – Jay Joyce
The Academy of Country Music Industry Awards are voted on by all professional members of the Academy. The Studio Recording Awards are voted on by professional members of the Academy classified in the artist-entertainer/musician-
George Strait Adds Second ‘Strait To The Heartland’ Show
/by Lorie HollabaughGeorge Strait has added a second “Strait to the Heartland” show at Sprint Center in Kansas City due to an overwhelming demand by the fans. The second show is slated for Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, and both shows will feature special guest Asleep at the Wheel.
“Hosting George Strait for two incredible nights at Sprint Center is amazing,” said Brenda Tinnen, General Manager and Senior Vice President. “The entire region will roll out the red carpet for King George and his fans as they come to Kansas City from all corners of the nation.”
Tickets start at $75 and go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 31 at 10 a.m. at sprintcenter.com. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase by George Strait Fan Club members during a pre-sale period beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.