Following Monday morning’s (May 13) announcement of this year’s nominees for the 31st annual MusicRow Awards, we take a look at the MusicRow Producer of the Year category. Nominees conjured up some of country music’s most innovative projects during the last 12 months.
The MusicRow Awards will be presented at a private ceremony on June 26. Subscribed members received invitations for complementary balcony seating for the 2019 event, which expands to a private event at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium. Floor seating upgrades are also available.
See the full list of MusicRow Awards nominees.
Winners are determined solely by MusicRow Magazine subscribed members. Voting begins tomorrow (May 14) at 11 a.m. and closes on May 21 at 5 p.m. If you do not have a subscription, you may subscribe to receive a ballot.
Buddy Cannon continued his hitmaking run, co-producing songs with longtime collaborator Kenny Chesney. They continue to churn out radio ready singles more than 20 years into Chesney’s career. In the studio, Cannon also revived ‘90s star David Lee Murphy with the No. 1 “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” featuring Chesney, and helmed albums by Willie Nelson (My Way and Last Man Standing), Reba McEntire (Stronger Than The Truth), and Aaron Lewis (State I’m In). Cannon was named 2004 MusicRow Producer of the Year.
David Garcia is a co-writer and co-producer of “Meant to Be,” the runaway hit by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line. Garcia also collaborated with Carrie Underwood on her current album Cry Pretty, home to hits including the title track and “Love Wins.” Garcia worked with rapper NF on his album Perception, featuring the hit “Let You Down.” Among Garcia’s other recent projects are Walker Hayes and Steven Lee Olsen. This is Garcia’s first MusicRow Awards nomination.
Scott Hendricks returns as a nominee for Producer of the Year, with credits including fellow MusicRow Awards nominees Dan + Shay, who had an outstanding year with the hits “Tequila” and “Speechless.” Hendricks also continued his long tenure of success with Blake Shelton, fostered the growth of Michael Ray, and guided newcomer Tegan Marie. Hendricks serves as Warner Music Nashville Exec. VP, A&R/Creative Advisor.
Dann Huff’s fingerprints appear multiple times throughout this list of nominations, with credits including Artist of the Year nominee Kane Brown, Discovery Artist of the Year nominee Seaforth, and Breakthrough Artist-Writer nominee Riley Green. Huff’s long list of studio collaborations includes recent work with Thomas Rhett, Midland, Brad Paisley, Brett Young, Brooks & Dunn, Eli Young Band, Thompson Square, Runaway June, Brantley Gilbert and Lindsay Ell (“What Happens In A Small Town”), Rachel Wammack, Ryan Hurd and Delta Rae. Huff is a two-time MusicRow Producer of the Year winner.
Jay Joyce helmed projects by many of this year’s nominees, including Artist of the Year nominee Eric Church, Breakthrough Artist nominee Ashley McBryde, and Discovery Artist of the Year nominee Tenille Townes. Additionally, McBryde’s “Girl Goin’ Nowhere,” is vying for Song of the Year. Working from his East Nashville church-turned-studio, Joyce also lent his talents to Devin Dawson, Brothers Osborne, LANCO and The Wild Feathers. Joyce is a two-time MusicRow Producer of the Year winner.
Joey Moi had a hand in the success of multiple MusicRow Awards nominees, including Morgan Wallen who is up for Breakthrough Artist, and HARDY, who is nominated for both Breakthrough Artist-Writer and Discovery Artist of the Year. Moi continued making hits as producer for Florida Georgia Line, and Big Loud Records artists Jake Owen (“I Was Jack (You Were Diane)),” Chris Lane (“Take Back Home Girl” ft. Tori Kelly), Mason Ramsey, and Dallas Smith. This is Moi’s first MusicRow Awards nomination.
2019 MusicRow Awards Category Profile: Producer of the Year
/by Sarah SkatesFollowing Monday morning’s (May 13) announcement of this year’s nominees for the 31st annual MusicRow Awards, we take a look at the MusicRow Producer of the Year category. Nominees conjured up some of country music’s most innovative projects during the last 12 months.
The MusicRow Awards will be presented at a private ceremony on June 26. Subscribed members received invitations for complementary balcony seating for the 2019 event, which expands to a private event at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium. Floor seating upgrades are also available.
See the full list of MusicRow Awards nominees.
Winners are determined solely by MusicRow Magazine subscribed members. Voting begins tomorrow (May 14) at 11 a.m. and closes on May 21 at 5 p.m. If you do not have a subscription, you may subscribe to receive a ballot.
Buddy Cannon continued his hitmaking run, co-producing songs with longtime collaborator Kenny Chesney. They continue to churn out radio ready singles more than 20 years into Chesney’s career. In the studio, Cannon also revived ‘90s star David Lee Murphy with the No. 1 “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” featuring Chesney, and helmed albums by Willie Nelson (My Way and Last Man Standing), Reba McEntire (Stronger Than The Truth), and Aaron Lewis (State I’m In). Cannon was named 2004 MusicRow Producer of the Year.
David Garcia is a co-writer and co-producer of “Meant to Be,” the runaway hit by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line. Garcia also collaborated with Carrie Underwood on her current album Cry Pretty, home to hits including the title track and “Love Wins.” Garcia worked with rapper NF on his album Perception, featuring the hit “Let You Down.” Among Garcia’s other recent projects are Walker Hayes and Steven Lee Olsen. This is Garcia’s first MusicRow Awards nomination.
Scott Hendricks returns as a nominee for Producer of the Year, with credits including fellow MusicRow Awards nominees Dan + Shay, who had an outstanding year with the hits “Tequila” and “Speechless.” Hendricks also continued his long tenure of success with Blake Shelton, fostered the growth of Michael Ray, and guided newcomer Tegan Marie. Hendricks serves as Warner Music Nashville Exec. VP, A&R/Creative Advisor.
Dann Huff’s fingerprints appear multiple times throughout this list of nominations, with credits including Artist of the Year nominee Kane Brown, Discovery Artist of the Year nominee Seaforth, and Breakthrough Artist-Writer nominee Riley Green. Huff’s long list of studio collaborations includes recent work with Thomas Rhett, Midland, Brad Paisley, Brett Young, Brooks & Dunn, Eli Young Band, Thompson Square, Runaway June, Brantley Gilbert and Lindsay Ell (“What Happens In A Small Town”), Rachel Wammack, Ryan Hurd and Delta Rae. Huff is a two-time MusicRow Producer of the Year winner.
Jay Joyce helmed projects by many of this year’s nominees, including Artist of the Year nominee Eric Church, Breakthrough Artist nominee Ashley McBryde, and Discovery Artist of the Year nominee Tenille Townes. Additionally, McBryde’s “Girl Goin’ Nowhere,” is vying for Song of the Year. Working from his East Nashville church-turned-studio, Joyce also lent his talents to Devin Dawson, Brothers Osborne, LANCO and The Wild Feathers. Joyce is a two-time MusicRow Producer of the Year winner.
Joey Moi had a hand in the success of multiple MusicRow Awards nominees, including Morgan Wallen who is up for Breakthrough Artist, and HARDY, who is nominated for both Breakthrough Artist-Writer and Discovery Artist of the Year. Moi continued making hits as producer for Florida Georgia Line, and Big Loud Records artists Jake Owen (“I Was Jack (You Were Diane)),” Chris Lane (“Take Back Home Girl” ft. Tori Kelly), Mason Ramsey, and Dallas Smith. This is Moi’s first MusicRow Awards nomination.
2019 MusicRow Awards Category Profile: Producer of the Year
/by Jessica NicholsonFollowing Monday morning’s (May 13) announcement of this year’s nominees for the 31st annual MusicRow Awards, we take a look at the MusicRow Producer of the Year category. Nominees conjured up some of country music’s most innovative projects during the last 12 months.
The MusicRow Awards will be presented at a private ceremony on June 26. Subscribed members received invitations for complementary balcony seating for the 2019 event, which expands to a private event at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium. Floor seating upgrades are also available.
See the full list of MusicRow Awards nominees.
Winners are determined solely by MusicRow Magazine subscribed members. Voting begins tomorrow (May 14) at 11 a.m. and closes on May 21 at 5 p.m. If you do not have a subscription, you may subscribe to receive a ballot.
Buddy Cannon continued his hitmaking run, co-producing songs with longtime collaborator Kenny Chesney. They continue to churn out radio ready singles more than 20 years into Chesney’s career. In the studio, Cannon also revived ‘90s star David Lee Murphy with the No. 1 “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” featuring Chesney, and helmed albums by Willie Nelson (My Way and Last Man Standing), Reba McEntire (Stronger Than The Truth), and Aaron Lewis (State I’m In). Cannon was named 2004 MusicRow Producer of the Year.
David Garcia is a co-writer and co-producer of “Meant to Be,” the runaway hit by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line. Garcia also collaborated with Carrie Underwood on her current album Cry Pretty, home to hits including the title track and “Love Wins.” Garcia worked with rapper NF on his album Perception, featuring the hit “Let You Down.” Among Garcia’s other recent projects are Walker Hayes and Steven Lee Olsen. This is Garcia’s first MusicRow Awards nomination.
Scott Hendricks returns as a nominee for Producer of the Year, with credits including fellow MusicRow Awards nominees Dan + Shay, who had an outstanding year with the hits “Tequila” and “Speechless.” Hendricks also continued his long tenure of success with Blake Shelton, fostered the growth of Michael Ray, and guided newcomer Tegan Marie. Hendricks serves as Warner Music Nashville Exec. VP, A&R/Creative Advisor.
Dann Huff’s fingerprints appear multiple times throughout this list of nominations, with credits including Artist of the Year nominee Kane Brown, Discovery Artist of the Year nominee Seaforth, and Breakthrough Artist-Writer nominee Riley Green. Huff’s long list of studio collaborations includes recent work with Thomas Rhett, Midland, Brad Paisley, Brett Young, Brooks & Dunn, Eli Young Band, Thompson Square, Runaway June, Brantley Gilbert and Lindsay Ell (“What Happens In A Small Town”), Rachel Wammack, Ryan Hurd and Delta Rae. Huff is a two-time MusicRow Producer of the Year winner.
Jay Joyce helmed projects by many of this year’s nominees, including Artist of the Year nominee Eric Church, Breakthrough Artist nominee Ashley McBryde, and Discovery Artist of the Year nominee Tenille Townes. Additionally, McBryde’s “Girl Goin’ Nowhere,” is vying for Song of the Year. Working from his East Nashville church-turned-studio, Joyce also lent his talents to Devin Dawson, Brothers Osborne, LANCO and The Wild Feathers. Joyce is a two-time MusicRow Producer of the Year winner.
Joey Moi had a hand in the success of multiple MusicRow Awards nominees, including Morgan Wallen who is up for Breakthrough Artist, and HARDY, who is nominated for both Breakthrough Artist-Writer and Discovery Artist of the Year. Moi continued making hits as producer for Florida Georgia Line, and Big Loud Records artists Jake Owen (“I Was Jack (You Were Diane)),” Chris Lane (“Take Back Home Girl” ft. Tori Kelly), Mason Ramsey, and Dallas Smith. This is Moi’s first MusicRow Awards nomination.
MercyMe Extends Imagine Nation Tour
/by Jessica NicholsonPittsburgh, Charlotte, Louisville, Tulsa, Austin and Ft. Worth are among the stops planned for the fall continuation of MercyMe‘s Imagine Nation Tour. The tour will also feature artists Crowder and Micah Tyler.
Recent radio favorites “Best News Ever,” “Grace Got You” and “Even If” are housed on MercyMe’s most current album LIFER, and will be among the hits included in the evening of music. The tour also comes on the heels of the box office hit film I Can Only Imagine, inspired by frontman Bart Millard’s real-life story behind the signature MercyMe song.
The line-up pulled off a successful run this spring selling out concerts in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Portland, Cincinnati, Chicago and Tampa.
Imagine Nation Tour Routing:
* all dates subject to change
October 3: Buffalo, NY
October 4: Pittsburgh, PA
October 5: Columbus, OH
October 6: Roanoke, VA
October 8: New York, NY
October 11: Saginaw, MI
October 12: Cleveland, OH
October 13: Grand Rapids, MI
October 17: Birmingham, AL
October 18: Columbia, SC
October 19: Norfolk, VA
October 20: Raleigh, NC
October 24: Dayton, OH
October 25: Louisville, KY
October 26: Evansville, IN
October 27: Nashville, TN
November 1: Charlotte, NC
November 2: Duluth, GA
November 3: Tupelo, MS
November 7: TBD
November 8: Tulsa, OK
November 9: St. Louis, MO
November 10: Champaign, IL
November 14:Colorado Springs, CO
November 15: TBD
November 16: Cedar Park, TX
November 17: Ft. Worth, TX
MercyMe Extends Imagine Nation Tour
/by Jessica NicholsonPittsburgh, Charlotte, Louisville, Tulsa, Austin and Ft. Worth are among the stops planned for the fall continuation of MercyMe‘s Imagine Nation Tour. The tour will also feature artists Crowder and Micah Tyler.
Recent radio favorites “Best News Ever,” “Grace Got You” and “Even If” are housed on MercyMe’s most current album LIFER, and will be among the hits included in the evening of music. The tour also comes on the heels of the box office hit film I Can Only Imagine, inspired by frontman Bart Millard’s real-life story behind the signature MercyMe song.
The line-up pulled off a successful run this spring selling out concerts in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Portland, Cincinnati, Chicago and Tampa.
Imagine Nation Tour Routing:
* all dates subject to change
October 3: Buffalo, NY
October 4: Pittsburgh, PA
October 5: Columbus, OH
October 6: Roanoke, VA
October 8: New York, NY
October 11: Saginaw, MI
October 12: Cleveland, OH
October 13: Grand Rapids, MI
October 17: Birmingham, AL
October 18: Columbia, SC
October 19: Norfolk, VA
October 20: Raleigh, NC
October 24: Dayton, OH
October 25: Louisville, KY
October 26: Evansville, IN
October 27: Nashville, TN
November 1: Charlotte, NC
November 2: Duluth, GA
November 3: Tupelo, MS
November 7: TBD
November 8: Tulsa, OK
November 9: St. Louis, MO
November 10: Champaign, IL
November 14:Colorado Springs, CO
November 15: TBD
November 16: Cedar Park, TX
November 17: Ft. Worth, TX
Weekly Register: Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves Make Top 5
/by Jessica NicholsonLuke Combs continues to have the top-selling country album this week, with This One’s For You notching 27K in total consumption (and 28 million song streams), according to Nielsen Soundscan.
Dan + Shay‘s self-titled album follows at No. 2 with 16K in total consumption (17 million song streams). Maren Morris‘ GIRL album is at No. 3 with 12K (12 million song streams), while Chris Stapleton‘s Traveller is at No. 4 with 12K (11 million song streams). Kacey Musgraves‘ Golden Hour rounds out the Top 5 with 11K in total consumption (9.4 million song streams).
Combs also tops the Country On-Demand Streaming chart with “Beautiful Crazy” earning 11 million streams this week (380 million to date). Combs also has the top country debut with “Beer Never Broke My Heart” entering at No. 23 with 4 million streams.
Blake Shelton‘s “God’s Country” is at No. 2 with 8.7 million streams, followed by Morgan Wallen‘s “Whiskey Glasses” at No. 3 with 7.6 million. Chase Rice‘s “Eyes On You” is at No. 4 with 7.23 million, followed by Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” at No. 5 with 7.21 million streams.
Weekly Register: Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves Make Top 5
/by Jessica NicholsonLuke Combs continues to have the top-selling country album this week, with This One’s For You notching 27K in total consumption (and 28 million song streams), according to Nielsen Soundscan.
Dan + Shay‘s self-titled album follows at No. 2 with 16K in total consumption (17 million song streams). Maren Morris‘ GIRL album is at No. 3 with 12K (12 million song streams), while Chris Stapleton‘s Traveller is at No. 4 with 12K (11 million song streams). Kacey Musgraves‘ Golden Hour rounds out the Top 5 with 11K in total consumption (9.4 million song streams).
Combs also tops the Country On-Demand Streaming chart with “Beautiful Crazy” earning 11 million streams this week (380 million to date). Combs also has the top country debut with “Beer Never Broke My Heart” entering at No. 23 with 4 million streams.
Blake Shelton‘s “God’s Country” is at No. 2 with 8.7 million streams, followed by Morgan Wallen‘s “Whiskey Glasses” at No. 3 with 7.6 million. Chase Rice‘s “Eyes On You” is at No. 4 with 7.23 million, followed by Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” at No. 5 with 7.21 million streams.
Warner Chappell Music Rebrands, Reveals New Logo
/by Jessica NicholsonWarner Chappell Music has revealed a new logo and brand identity. These changes follow the recent announcement of the company’s new leadership duo of Co-Chair & CEO Guy Moot and Co-Chair & COO Carianne Marshall, as well as their move into a new state-of-the-art U.S. headquarters in downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District. This is the company’s first rebrand since 1987.
In making the announcement, Moot and Marshall said: “We’re thrilled to be opening this new era with a new look that reflects both our heritage and our future. We love our new logo, which is a tribute to our songwriters and the power, emotion, and timelessness of their craft. They’re our constant inspiration, and we’re their devoted partners, collaborators, and crusaders.”
They added, “We’re also modernizing our name by dropping the slash from Warner/Chappell, which is symbolic of our becoming a more global, connected company. And we’ve put ‘Music’ in the logo. It’s always been part of our name, but we wanted to be clear that it’s our reason for being.”
This is the first rebrand since Warner/Chappell was formed when Warner Bros. Music acquired Chappell in 1987, and the Warner Bros. logo was adopted for the launch of the newly combined company. Today Warner Chappell Music’s catalog includes more than 1 million copyrights worldwide.
The new Warner Chappell Music brand identity and logo were developed in partnership with Emily Oberman and her team at Pentagram. Pentagram has worked with many companies and events such as DC Entertainment, Wizarding World, Rotten Tomatoes, Saturday Night Live, Rolls Royce, London Fashion Week, Sundance Institute, and Sotheby’s, as well as music projects for the likes of Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, and The National, among many others.
Warner Chappell Music Rebrands, Reveals New Logo
/by Jessica NicholsonWarner Chappell Music has revealed a new logo and brand identity. These changes follow the recent announcement of the company’s new leadership duo of Co-Chair & CEO Guy Moot and Co-Chair & COO Carianne Marshall, as well as their move into a new state-of-the-art U.S. headquarters in downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District. This is the company’s first rebrand since 1987.
In making the announcement, Moot and Marshall said: “We’re thrilled to be opening this new era with a new look that reflects both our heritage and our future. We love our new logo, which is a tribute to our songwriters and the power, emotion, and timelessness of their craft. They’re our constant inspiration, and we’re their devoted partners, collaborators, and crusaders.”
They added, “We’re also modernizing our name by dropping the slash from Warner/Chappell, which is symbolic of our becoming a more global, connected company. And we’ve put ‘Music’ in the logo. It’s always been part of our name, but we wanted to be clear that it’s our reason for being.”
This is the first rebrand since Warner/Chappell was formed when Warner Bros. Music acquired Chappell in 1987, and the Warner Bros. logo was adopted for the launch of the newly combined company. Today Warner Chappell Music’s catalog includes more than 1 million copyrights worldwide.
The new Warner Chappell Music brand identity and logo were developed in partnership with Emily Oberman and her team at Pentagram. Pentagram has worked with many companies and events such as DC Entertainment, Wizarding World, Rotten Tomatoes, Saturday Night Live, Rolls Royce, London Fashion Week, Sundance Institute, and Sotheby’s, as well as music projects for the likes of Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, and The National, among many others.
Industry Ink: Soundstripe, 117 Entertainment, Rootnote
/by Lorie HollabaughSoundstripe Picks Up $4 Million Series A Financing
Soundstripe Co-Founders Travis Terrell (Co-CEO), Trevor Hinesley (CTO), and Micah Sannan (Co-CEO)
Soundstripe this week closed its $4 million Series A financing. The tech-enabled production music startup has attracted customers by offering solutions for royalty-free music. Producing, owning, and distributing its music library directly to filmmakers allows for consistent quality music content and a focus on innovative user experience for the exploding video creator market.
With an avid and loyal creator community, Soundstripe has seen triple-digit, year-over-year growth for the past three years. The investment will allow Soundstripe to continue expanding its presence in the production music space, where its subscription model has resulted in over 2 million “micro-licenses” being issued in over 130 countries since its inception in 2016. The funding will also enable the company to invest further in its original content, expand its product offerings, and enhance its enterprise solution to the growing list of marquee clients.
117 Entertainment Celebrates Second Anniversary
Pictured (L-R): Honey County’s Devon Jane, Katie Stump and Dani Rose, 117’s Max DaCosta and Zach Farnum, Randy Travis, Scooter Brown, Kalie Shorr, Paul Bogart and Karissa Ella
117 Entertainment Group celebrated their second anniversary recently, with many of the company’s roster in attendance, including Randy Travis, Scooter Brown, Kalie Shorr, Paul Bogart, Karissa Ella and Honey County. The evening included each act sharing a new song they’ve written or recorded and a group-sing of Travis’ mega-hit “Forever and Ever, Amen.”
Rootnote Partners With Symphonic Distribution, Singer Timothy Bloom
RootNote Co-Founders, Jeremy & Jason Burchard
Nashville-based music startup RootNote has made its third investment in an artist and announced a preferred partnership with Symphonic Distribution. RootNote is now working with two-time Grammy-winning songwriter, producer, and soul singer Timothy Bloom. Bloom, who is the first investment RootNote has made outside of Nashville, is currently mixing his newest project, to be released later this year.
“We continue to be excited by the number of talented artists, artist teams, and service partners that we have an opportunity to work with,” says RootNote co-founder and CEO Jason Burchard. “Our partnership with Timothy Bloom and strategic relationship with Symphonic are incredible additions to our growing family and we are excited for the years ahead.”
Industry Ink: Soundstripe, 117 Entertainment, Rootnote
/by Lorie HollabaughSoundstripe Picks Up $4 Million Series A Financing
Soundstripe Co-Founders Travis Terrell (Co-CEO), Trevor Hinesley (CTO), and Micah Sannan (Co-CEO)
Soundstripe this week closed its $4 million Series A financing. The tech-enabled production music startup has attracted customers by offering solutions for royalty-free music. Producing, owning, and distributing its music library directly to filmmakers allows for consistent quality music content and a focus on innovative user experience for the exploding video creator market.
With an avid and loyal creator community, Soundstripe has seen triple-digit, year-over-year growth for the past three years. The investment will allow Soundstripe to continue expanding its presence in the production music space, where its subscription model has resulted in over 2 million “micro-licenses” being issued in over 130 countries since its inception in 2016. The funding will also enable the company to invest further in its original content, expand its product offerings, and enhance its enterprise solution to the growing list of marquee clients.
117 Entertainment Celebrates Second Anniversary
Pictured (L-R): Honey County’s Devon Jane, Katie Stump and Dani Rose, 117’s Max DaCosta and Zach Farnum, Randy Travis, Scooter Brown, Kalie Shorr, Paul Bogart and Karissa Ella
117 Entertainment Group celebrated their second anniversary recently, with many of the company’s roster in attendance, including Randy Travis, Scooter Brown, Kalie Shorr, Paul Bogart, Karissa Ella and Honey County. The evening included each act sharing a new song they’ve written or recorded and a group-sing of Travis’ mega-hit “Forever and Ever, Amen.”
Rootnote Partners With Symphonic Distribution, Singer Timothy Bloom
RootNote Co-Founders, Jeremy & Jason Burchard
Nashville-based music startup RootNote has made its third investment in an artist and announced a preferred partnership with Symphonic Distribution. RootNote is now working with two-time Grammy-winning songwriter, producer, and soul singer Timothy Bloom. Bloom, who is the first investment RootNote has made outside of Nashville, is currently mixing his newest project, to be released later this year.
“We continue to be excited by the number of talented artists, artist teams, and service partners that we have an opportunity to work with,” says RootNote co-founder and CEO Jason Burchard. “Our partnership with Timothy Bloom and strategic relationship with Symphonic are incredible additions to our growing family and we are excited for the years ahead.”