Flatland Cavalry is celebrating a decade together with a special new album, Flatland Forever, due out Nov. 8 via Interscope Records. In advance of the release, a new song from the project, “Three Car Garage,” will be released this Friday (Oct. 11).
The record, which the band first announced on stage during their recent headline debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, not only tributes their past 10 years together, but also looks ahead to the next phase of their career. In addition to fan-favorites from each of the band’s previous albums, the project also includes four new songs, alternate versions of previously-released tracks and commentary from the band about each stage of their career.
In the past year, Flatland Cavalry received their first ACM Awards nomination for Group of the Year, wrote and recorded songs for two major film soundtracks: Twisters and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes). They debuted at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and earned their first Gold RIAA certification for “A Life Where We Work Out.”
They’ve also garnered over 500 million streams, had their track “Mountain Song” featured on Yellowstone and toured relentlessly including shows with Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Midland and more.
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CMA has revealed the winners of the 2024 Broadcast Awards. The winners were surprised with the news by Brothers Osborne, who made personal, one-on-one phone calls throughout the morning.
The categories are broken out by market size based on population as ranked by Nielsen. Nominees for Broadcast Personality of the Year and Radio Station of the Year are judged on aircheck, ratings, community involvement and biographical and impact information.
Any full-time, on-air broadcast personalities and radio stations in the United States and Canada were eligible to submit entries, regardless of CMA membership status. The entries are judged by a panel of distinguished broadcast professionals, representing all market sizes and regions.
CMA Broadcast Awards winners are not eligible to enter the same award category in consecutive years; therefore, those who received trophies in 2023 were not eligible in 2024.
The 58th Annual CMA Awards hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson will air live from Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.
2024 CMA Broadcast Personality Of The Year Winners:
Weekly National Crook & Chase Countdown (Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase) – Jim Owens Entertainment
Daily National The Bobby Bones Show (Bobby Bones, Amy Brown, “Lunchbox” Dan Chappell, Eddie Garcia, Morgan Huelsman, “SZN Raymundo” Ray Slater, “Mike D” Rodriguez, Abby Anderson, “Kick Off Kevin” O’Connell and Stephen “Scuba Steve” Spradlin) – iHeartMedia
Major Market Frito & Katy (Tucker “Frito” Young and Katy Dempsey) – KCYY, San Antonio, Texas
Large Market Jesse & Anna (Jesse Tack and Anna Marie) – WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio
Medium Market Steve & Gina In The Morning (Steve Lundy and Gina Melton) – KXKT, Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa
Small Market The Eddie Foxx Show (Eddie Foxx and Amanda Foxx) – WKSF, Asheville, N.C.
2024 CMA Radio Station Of The Year:
Major Market WYCD – Detroit, Michigan
Large Market WQDR – Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
Medium Market WUSY – Chattanooga, Tennessee
Small Market WYCT – Pensacola, Florida
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Country-rock band Cross Canadian Ragweed will unite with the Turnpike Troubadours for a four-night run at Oklahoma State University’s Boone Pickens Stadium, marking the venue’s first concert event. Taking place April 10–13, the stint will also include performances by The Great Divide, Mike McClure Band, Stoney LaRue and Jason Boland & The Stragglers.
The group released a total of 10 albums from 1998 until 2010, and toured with ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sammy Hagar, Jonny Lang, Robert Earl Keen and Dierks Bentley. Additionally, their music has been featured in commercials, television shows and films.
“The thing that sticks out the most to me about Ragweed was all the people that we met. People that I’m still friends with, from Portland, Oregon, to Ybor City, Florida and from New York to San Diego. That’s why there’s a part of me that never wants to quit doing this. I’m nostalgic for that. I think that everybody should have a little nostalgia in their life,” says Cody Canada of Cross Canadian Ragweed. “So, let’s get together, and let’s make sure that we sound really good and let’s make people smile. Let’s make ourselves smile, and let’s make McClure and Jason and Stoney and the Turnpike boys smile too.”
He adds, “I knew people wanted a reunion. I had no idea it would be this big. I’m beside myself with all of this love. We won’t disappoint you.”
“We are excited to bring the first-ever concert to Boone Pickens Stadium this spring and look forward to hosting this fantastic Oklahoma-based lineup in the home of the Cowboys,” expresses Chad Weiberg, Director of Athletics for Oklahoma State University. “We are grateful to the team at Doussan Music Group for helping make this happen. This show will benefit OSU’s NIL efforts, and will also be a great event for our student-athletes, student body, alumni, fans and the community of Stillwater.”
“I’ve been in the business for 31 years. I’ve been part of some major projects, and I have never witnessed anything like this before, and the show is still six and half months away,” shares Russell Doussan, President of Doussan Music Group. “I was part of the Guns N’ Roses reunion tour, I did their stadium show in New Orleans, and this is beyond that.”
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Pictured (L–R, back row): Doug Neff, Braeden Rountree, Carlile Willett, Michael Coughlin and Adam Fisher; (L–R, front row): Moira McCravey, Sloane Logue, Adrien Nunez, Dillon Goldberg and Carrie Murphy. Photo: Kara Lusk
Singer-songwriter Adrien Nuñez has signed with WME for exclusive representation.
Nuñez grew up in Brooklyn, New York and played guard on the University of Michigan basketball team. He came onto the music scene earlier this year with his viral hit “Low Road.” The track accumulated over 50 million views across all platforms in the first weekend and nearly eight million streams in the first month.
“I’m very excited to partner with the agents at WME,” shares Nuñez. “What drew me to the company was their team-centric approach and the successful careers they have been able to build from the early stages.”
“We’re absolutely thrilled to partner with someone as incredibly talented and multifaceted as Adrien. There’s no limit to what he can achieve!” says Braeden Rountree, Partner at WME.
Nuñez just released his latest tune “Minnesota.” A TikTok posted by the singer with a preview snipped has already gained nearly eight million views. He will also support Dasha and Avery Anna for select dates on their respective tours later this year.
He is managed by Dillon Goldberg with FNGRPRNT.
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Pictured (L-R): David Kells, Keith Levy, Stacy Vee, Sonia Grover, Kiely Mosiman, Lacy Hayes and Chuck Morris. Photo: Ed Rode
IEBA honored the best in live entertainment at its Honors & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday night (Oct. 8), capping off its annual conference in Nashville.
Eric Church and Louis Messina. Photo: Ed Rode
The IEBA Industry Awards, which were emceed this year by comedian Dusty Slay, celebrate those who work tirelessly behind the scenes of the concert business. Categories are voted on by IEBA members.
“The 2024 award winners represent the very best in live entertainment, showcasing an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation,” says IEBA’s Executive Director Pam Matthews. “Their remarkable achievements have set the standard for our industry, and we are honored to celebrate their contributions.”
The event also commemorated the induction of two new IEBA Hall of Fame members: Red Rocks Amphitheatre and pioneering concert promoter Louis Messina. Messina was interviewed by his friend and client, Eric Church, for the conference keynote earlier in the day.
IEBA 2024 Awards Winners:
Club of the Year: Troubadour
Casino of the Year: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Hollywood, Florida)
Theater of the Year: (tie) Ruth Eckerd Hall and Orpheum Theatre Rick Hansen (Minneapolis)
Arena of the Year: Barclays Center – Corey Humpage
Amphitheater of the Year: Hollywood Bowl
Fair/Expo of the Year: Minnesota State Fair – Nate Dungan and Theresa Weinfurtner
Festival of the Year: Bourbon & Beyond Del Williams
Club Buyer of the Year: Sonia Grover, First Avenue
Casino Buyer of the Year: Andrew Saunders, Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming
Special Events/Corporate Buyer of the Year: EastCoast Entertainment (ECE) Mark Letson and Brad Strouse
International Buyer of the Year: Jim Cressman, Invictus Entertainment
Fair/Expo Buyer of the Year: Lacey Hayes, Romeo Entertainment Group
Festival Buyer of the Year: Stacy Vee, Goldenvoice
Venue Executive of the Year: David Kells, Bridgestone Arena
Music & Entertainment Industry Educator of the Year: Chuck Morris, Colorado State University
Agent of the Year: Keith Levy, Wasserman Music
Promoter of the Year: Rich Shaefer, AEG Presents
Young Professional of the Year: Kiely Mosiman, Wasserman
Tyler Bacon, President & CEO of Position Music, has hired Chandler Thurston as a new member of the A&R team. Thurston is the first A&R hire for the independent publisher and label’s new Nashville location.
Thurston will be working out of Position Music’s Nashville office on Music Row, which is currently under construction and projected to open in 2025. The location includes eight offices and two studios.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Position Music is home to artists, songwriters and producers such as Cannons, Tinashe, Erik Ron, Joe Kearns, John “Feldy” Feldman, Austin Powerz, Khalid Yassein, Jordan Suaste, NoMBe, Elohim, Kyle Dion, Ryan Oakes, Layto, Hunter Metts, Welshly Arms, ¿Téo?, Judah & The Lion, Jack LaFrantz, Fantastic Negrito, Yonatan Watts, Dru “Falconry” DeCaro, Sam Tinnesz and more.
“Over the past year and a half, Tyler Bacon and myself have made several trips to Nashville looking for the right creative executive to launch our new office,” shares Mark Chipello, Partner/Head of A&R, Position Music. “We have built Position Music for over 25 years now and Tyler started his career in Nashville before that, so it’s incredibly important to us to enter the Nashville writing and publishing ecosystem in a way that truly brings value and service to the community.
“As I met with people and explained what we are looking to accomplish, I began to hear one name recommended over and over—Chandler Thurston,” he adds. “Chandler is an immensely-respected publisher who deeply cares about songwriters and their craft. We are excited to see how Chandler has already impacted our existing roster of writers while also working hard on developing a roster of new signings. I have the utmost confidence in Chandler and love how aligned our vision is for how we want to build the future together.”
Before joining Position Music, Thurston served as Senior Creative Director at Anthem Entertainment, where he worked with a roster of talent that included Jordan Davis, Jamie Paulin, Luke Preston, Joey Hyde, Shane Profitt and Meghan Patrick. Prior to Anthem, he worked in A&R at Major Bob Music.
“I am incredibly excited to be in this new role and am looking forward to helping Position Music establish itself in Nashville,” says Thurston. “Tyler and Mark have created a business model that truly values creatives and it’s an honor to be a part of this innovative team as we prepare to make our mark on Music Row. Can’t wait to get to work!”
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“Both Mike and Lukas are incredible additions to our roster. Aside from their talents and accolades in the world of production, each of them holds the value for the craftsmanship of lyrical composition in high esteem,” says Kayla Adkins, Creative Director, River House Artists. “Both have a raw talent lyrically and sonically that brings an artist’s vision to life. They bring indispensable versatility to our roster and fill a void we didn’t know we had.”
After graduating from Belmont University in 2016, Lohmeire and two friends formed 1Mind, the production trio responsible for penning French Montana and Swae Lee’s 2017 hit “Unforgettable.” His affiliation with the breakout tune landed him in Los Angeles, California, producing records for Wiz Khalifa, Cordae, Mike Stud, Vory, Tory Lanez, PnB Rock, Young Dolph, Biig Piig and more. Since relocating to Nashville last year, Lohmeire been collaborating with creators like Dylvn, Reid Haughton, Austin Snell, Julia Minichiello, Kyndal Inskeep, MalachiIi, Sydney Cubit, Austin Mahone, Zach Seabaugh, David J, Knox, Spencer Jordan, Nicolette Hayford, Anna Hamilton, Joe Clemmons, Kathleen Reagan, Ryan Charles, Abbie Callahan and Whitney Duncan, among others.
Scott attended Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where he earned a degree in music business and audio production. He has since been writing and producing music with a wide range of Nashville-based artists, including fellow River House Artists roster members Austin Snell and Knox as well as Gabby Mooney, David J, Ray Fulcher and more.
https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mike-lohmeier-scaled-e1728421961233.jpg17402560Liza Andersonhttps://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.pngLiza Anderson2024-10-08 16:10:392024-10-08 16:15:07River House Artists Adds Mike Lohmeier & Lukas Scott To Publishing Roster
Jordan Davis Surprises Mitchell Tenpenny With Donation To His 10Penny Fund
Mitchell Tenpenny and Jordan Davis during the “Damn Good Time Tour” sold-out show at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto
Jordan Davis surprised tour-mate Mitchell Tenpenny during his sold-out “Damn Good Time” date in Toronto with a check for $200,000 to support The 10Penny Fund—an organization Tenpenny started after losing his father to cancer.
Mike Snow Joins Spintel As Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
Mike Snow
Radio airplay analytics company Spintel has hired promotion vet Mike Snow as Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships. In his new role, Snow will help Spintel expand into formats outside of country and Christian and contribute to the continuing development of the many features the company has coming.
Snow began his career at Capitol Records’ college radio department during the mid-’90s alternative music explosion. He transitioned to commercial radio promotion at Capitol in 1997 and later at MCA Records, TVT Records and Atlantic Records. He then established his own music promotion and marketing firm. Snow played a role in launching the careers of artists like Coldplay, Bruno Mars and Pitbull, and contributed to the ongoing success of Foo Fighters, Blink-182, T.I., Shinedown and Radiohead, among others. Snow will be based in Dallas and can be reached at mike@spintel.io.
BMI Stage Rocks At Austin City Limits Music Festival
BMI Stage at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Photo: Erika Goldring/BMI
The BMI Stage returned to Zilker Park for the 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival last weekend (Oct. 4-6). In its 21st year, the BMI Stage featured artists throughout the first weekend including Dexter & The Moonrocks, Deyaz, Marley Bleu, Mon Rovîa, Obed Padilla, Rett Madison, Sawyer Hill, Tanner Adell, Telescreens, Tyler Halverson and Vlad Holiday.
James House, Trent Willmon To Play SongwritingWith: Soldiers Round
Mary Gauthier, James House, Danny Myrick and Trent Willmon are set to take the stage at Chief’s on Broadway in Nashville on Monday, Oct. 14 for a SongwritingWith:Soldiers round. The night will benefit the local organization’s work supporting veterans and their families through collaborative songwriting programs at retreats across the country.
Clarence Tilton Inks With Ride Home Management
Clarence Tilton
Americana band Clarence Tilton has joined the Nashville-based management firm Ride Home.
Clarence Tilton is releasing a new single with Marty Stuart this Friday (Oct. 11) called “Fred’s Colt.” The track, written by the band’s frontman Chris Weber, tells the story of a Civil War-era Colt Dragoon passed down through generations of Weber’s family. The gun, inherited from the band’s great-great-grandfather Fred, carries with it themes of survival and westward expansion.
Brantley Gilbert is supporting the communities affected by Hurricane Helene through his remaining “Off The Rails Tour” dates, donating a portion of the proceeds to benefit those impacted.
All tickets for the shows are now $15. An announcement will be made later regarding the distribution of proceeds. Additionally, Gilbert has called on his fan club to donate non-perishable food items at each stop. For more information, click here.
“The destruction we’ve seen of these communities affected by Hurricane Helene, knowing so many folks have not only lost their homes and their livelihoods, but also family members and friends, is heartbreaking,” he shares. “We’ve also seen people coming together to offer aid and support—something we as Americans are proud to do when our neighbors are struggling. Over the years, we’ve had the opportunity to perform in and around many of those communities, always receiving a warm welcome. Now, it’s our turn to give back and contribute to the recovery process.”
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Luke Bryan‘s “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” has landed atop the Mediabase chart this week, marking his 31st career No. 1 and bringing his total career weeks at the top to 57.
Written by Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Jordan Minton and Jacob Rice, the single is featured on Bryan’s eighth studio album, Mind Of A Country Boy. He performed the chart-topper on Good Morning America and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week.
Additionally, Bryan wrapped his “Mind Of A Country Boy Tour” on Sunday (Oct. 6) at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, following the conclusion of his 15th annual “Farm Tour.” He has played over 50 shows this year, including festival appearances, two stadium concerts and two performances as part of his Crash My Playa concert vacation in Mexico. Crash My Playa will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the 2025 event, taking place Jan. 15–18.
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Flatland Cavalry Commemorates 10-Year Anniversary With New Album ‘Flatland Forever’
/by Lorie HollabaughFlatland Cavalry. Photo: Fernando Garcia
Flatland Cavalry is celebrating a decade together with a special new album, Flatland Forever, due out Nov. 8 via Interscope Records. In advance of the release, a new song from the project, “Three Car Garage,” will be released this Friday (Oct. 11).
The record, which the band first announced on stage during their recent headline debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, not only tributes their past 10 years together, but also looks ahead to the next phase of their career. In addition to fan-favorites from each of the band’s previous albums, the project also includes four new songs, alternate versions of previously-released tracks and commentary from the band about each stage of their career.
In the past year, Flatland Cavalry received their first ACM Awards nomination for Group of the Year, wrote and recorded songs for two major film soundtracks: Twisters and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes). They debuted at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and earned their first Gold RIAA certification for “A Life Where We Work Out.”
They’ve also garnered over 500 million streams, had their track “Mountain Song” featured on Yellowstone and toured relentlessly including shows with Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Midland and more.
CMA Reveals 2024 Broadcast Award Winners
/by Madison HahnenThe categories are broken out by market size based on population as ranked by Nielsen. Nominees for Broadcast Personality of the Year and Radio Station of the Year are judged on aircheck, ratings, community involvement and biographical and impact information.
Any full-time, on-air broadcast personalities and radio stations in the United States and Canada were eligible to submit entries, regardless of CMA membership status. The entries are judged by a panel of distinguished broadcast professionals, representing all market sizes and regions.
CMA Broadcast Awards winners are not eligible to enter the same award category in consecutive years; therefore, those who received trophies in 2023 were not eligible in 2024.
The 58th Annual CMA Awards hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson will air live from Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.
2024 CMA Broadcast Personality Of The Year Winners:
Weekly National
Crook & Chase Countdown (Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase) – Jim Owens Entertainment
Daily National
The Bobby Bones Show (Bobby Bones, Amy Brown, “Lunchbox” Dan Chappell, Eddie Garcia, Morgan Huelsman, “SZN Raymundo” Ray Slater, “Mike D” Rodriguez, Abby Anderson, “Kick Off Kevin” O’Connell and Stephen “Scuba Steve” Spradlin) – iHeartMedia
Major Market
Frito & Katy (Tucker “Frito” Young and Katy Dempsey) – KCYY, San Antonio, Texas
Large Market
Jesse & Anna (Jesse Tack and Anna Marie) – WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio
Medium Market
Steve & Gina In The Morning (Steve Lundy and Gina Melton) – KXKT, Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa
Small Market
The Eddie Foxx Show (Eddie Foxx and Amanda Foxx) – WKSF, Asheville, N.C.
2024 CMA Radio Station Of The Year:
Major Market
WYCD – Detroit, Michigan
Large Market
WQDR – Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
Medium Market
WUSY – Chattanooga, Tennessee
Small Market
WYCT – Pensacola, Florida
Cross Canadian Ragweed To Unite With Turnpike Troubadours For Oklahoma Residency
/by Liza AndersonCross Canadian Ragweed. Photo: Jim Wright
Country-rock band Cross Canadian Ragweed will unite with the Turnpike Troubadours for a four-night run at Oklahoma State University’s Boone Pickens Stadium, marking the venue’s first concert event. Taking place April 10–13, the stint will also include performances by The Great Divide, Mike McClure Band, Stoney LaRue and Jason Boland & The Stragglers.
The group released a total of 10 albums from 1998 until 2010, and toured with ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sammy Hagar, Jonny Lang, Robert Earl Keen and Dierks Bentley. Additionally, their music has been featured in commercials, television shows and films.
“The thing that sticks out the most to me about Ragweed was all the people that we met. People that I’m still friends with, from Portland, Oregon, to Ybor City, Florida and from New York to San Diego. That’s why there’s a part of me that never wants to quit doing this. I’m nostalgic for that. I think that everybody should have a little nostalgia in their life,” says Cody Canada of Cross Canadian Ragweed. “So, let’s get together, and let’s make sure that we sound really good and let’s make people smile. Let’s make ourselves smile, and let’s make McClure and Jason and Stoney and the Turnpike boys smile too.”
He adds, “I knew people wanted a reunion. I had no idea it would be this big. I’m beside myself with all of this love. We won’t disappoint you.”
“We are excited to bring the first-ever concert to Boone Pickens Stadium this spring and look forward to hosting this fantastic Oklahoma-based lineup in the home of the Cowboys,” expresses Chad Weiberg, Director of Athletics for Oklahoma State University. “We are grateful to the team at Doussan Music Group for helping make this happen. This show will benefit OSU’s NIL efforts, and will also be a great event for our student-athletes, student body, alumni, fans and the community of Stillwater.”
“I’ve been in the business for 31 years. I’ve been part of some major projects, and I have never witnessed anything like this before, and the show is still six and half months away,” shares Russell Doussan, President of Doussan Music Group. “I was part of the Guns N’ Roses reunion tour, I did their stadium show in New Orleans, and this is beyond that.”
Adrien Nuñez Signs With WME
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L–R, back row): Doug Neff, Braeden Rountree, Carlile Willett, Michael Coughlin and Adam Fisher; (L–R, front row): Moira McCravey, Sloane Logue, Adrien Nunez, Dillon Goldberg and Carrie Murphy. Photo: Kara Lusk
Singer-songwriter Adrien Nuñez has signed with WME for exclusive representation.
Nuñez grew up in Brooklyn, New York and played guard on the University of Michigan basketball team. He came onto the music scene earlier this year with his viral hit “Low Road.” The track accumulated over 50 million views across all platforms in the first weekend and nearly eight million streams in the first month.
“I’m very excited to partner with the agents at WME,” shares Nuñez. “What drew me to the company was their team-centric approach and the successful careers they have been able to build from the early stages.”
“We’re absolutely thrilled to partner with someone as incredibly talented and multifaceted as Adrien. There’s no limit to what he can achieve!” says Braeden Rountree, Partner at WME.
Nuñez just released his latest tune “Minnesota.” A TikTok posted by the singer with a preview snipped has already gained nearly eight million views. He will also support Dasha and Avery Anna for select dates on their respective tours later this year.
He is managed by Dillon Goldberg with FNGRPRNT.
IEBA Celebrates Winners At 2024 Honors & Awards Ceremony
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): David Kells, Keith Levy, Stacy Vee, Sonia Grover, Kiely Mosiman, Lacy Hayes and Chuck Morris. Photo: Ed Rode
IEBA honored the best in live entertainment at its Honors & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday night (Oct. 8), capping off its annual conference in Nashville.
Eric Church and Louis Messina. Photo: Ed Rode
The IEBA Industry Awards, which were emceed this year by comedian Dusty Slay, celebrate those who work tirelessly behind the scenes of the concert business. Categories are voted on by IEBA members.
“The 2024 award winners represent the very best in live entertainment, showcasing an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation,” says IEBA’s Executive Director Pam Matthews. “Their remarkable achievements have set the standard for our industry, and we are honored to celebrate their contributions.”
The event also commemorated the induction of two new IEBA Hall of Fame members: Red Rocks Amphitheatre and pioneering concert promoter Louis Messina. Messina was interviewed by his friend and client, Eric Church, for the conference keynote earlier in the day.
IEBA 2024 Awards Winners:
Club of the Year: Troubadour
Casino of the Year: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Hollywood, Florida)
Theater of the Year: (tie) Ruth Eckerd Hall and Orpheum Theatre Rick Hansen (Minneapolis)
Arena of the Year: Barclays Center – Corey Humpage
Amphitheater of the Year: Hollywood Bowl
Fair/Expo of the Year: Minnesota State Fair – Nate Dungan and Theresa Weinfurtner
Festival of the Year: Bourbon & Beyond Del Williams
Club Buyer of the Year: Sonia Grover, First Avenue
Casino Buyer of the Year: Andrew Saunders, Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming
Special Events/Corporate Buyer of the Year: EastCoast Entertainment (ECE) Mark Letson and Brad Strouse
International Buyer of the Year: Jim Cressman, Invictus Entertainment
Fair/Expo Buyer of the Year: Lacey Hayes, Romeo Entertainment Group
Festival Buyer of the Year: Stacy Vee, Goldenvoice
Venue Executive of the Year: David Kells, Bridgestone Arena
Music & Entertainment Industry Educator of the Year: Chuck Morris, Colorado State University
Agent of the Year: Keith Levy, Wasserman Music
Promoter of the Year: Rich Shaefer, AEG Presents
Young Professional of the Year: Kiely Mosiman, Wasserman
Position Music Puts Boots On The Ground In Nashville With Chandler Thurston Hire [Exclusive]
/by LB CantrellChandler Thurston
Tyler Bacon, President & CEO of Position Music, has hired Chandler Thurston as a new member of the A&R team. Thurston is the first A&R hire for the independent publisher and label’s new Nashville location.
Thurston will be working out of Position Music’s Nashville office on Music Row, which is currently under construction and projected to open in 2025. The location includes eight offices and two studios.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Position Music is home to artists, songwriters and producers such as Cannons, Tinashe, Erik Ron, Joe Kearns, John “Feldy” Feldman, Austin Powerz, Khalid Yassein, Jordan Suaste, NoMBe, Elohim, Kyle Dion, Ryan Oakes, Layto, Hunter Metts, Welshly Arms, ¿Téo?, Judah & The Lion, Jack LaFrantz, Fantastic Negrito, Yonatan Watts, Dru “Falconry” DeCaro, Sam Tinnesz and more.
“Over the past year and a half, Tyler Bacon and myself have made several trips to Nashville looking for the right creative executive to launch our new office,” shares Mark Chipello, Partner/Head of A&R, Position Music. “We have built Position Music for over 25 years now and Tyler started his career in Nashville before that, so it’s incredibly important to us to enter the Nashville writing and publishing ecosystem in a way that truly brings value and service to the community.
“As I met with people and explained what we are looking to accomplish, I began to hear one name recommended over and over—Chandler Thurston,” he adds. “Chandler is an immensely-respected publisher who deeply cares about songwriters and their craft. We are excited to see how Chandler has already impacted our existing roster of writers while also working hard on developing a roster of new signings. I have the utmost confidence in Chandler and love how aligned our vision is for how we want to build the future together.”
Before joining Position Music, Thurston served as Senior Creative Director at Anthem Entertainment, where he worked with a roster of talent that included Jordan Davis, Jamie Paulin, Luke Preston, Joey Hyde, Shane Profitt and Meghan Patrick. Prior to Anthem, he worked in A&R at Major Bob Music.
“I am incredibly excited to be in this new role and am looking forward to helping Position Music establish itself in Nashville,” says Thurston. “Tyler and Mark have created a business model that truly values creatives and it’s an honor to be a part of this innovative team as we prepare to make our mark on Music Row. Can’t wait to get to work!”
River House Artists Adds Mike Lohmeier & Lukas Scott To Publishing Roster
/by Liza AndersonPictured (L–R): Hailey Rama, Kayla Adkins, Mike Lohmeier, Zebb Luster, Emily Boardman and Lynn Oliver-Cline
River House Artists has signed producers and songwriters Mike Lohmeier and Lukas Scott to worldwide publishing deals.
Pictured (L–R): Kayla Adkins, Lynn Oliver-Cline, Lukas Scott, Emily Boardman, Zebb Luster and Hailey Rama
“Both Mike and Lukas are incredible additions to our roster. Aside from their talents and accolades in the world of production, each of them holds the value for the craftsmanship of lyrical composition in high esteem,” says Kayla Adkins, Creative Director, River House Artists. “Both have a raw talent lyrically and sonically that brings an artist’s vision to life. They bring indispensable versatility to our roster and fill a void we didn’t know we had.”
After graduating from Belmont University in 2016, Lohmeire and two friends formed 1Mind, the production trio responsible for penning French Montana and Swae Lee’s 2017 hit “Unforgettable.” His affiliation with the breakout tune landed him in Los Angeles, California, producing records for Wiz Khalifa, Cordae, Mike Stud, Vory, Tory Lanez, PnB Rock, Young Dolph, Biig Piig and more. Since relocating to Nashville last year, Lohmeire been collaborating with creators like Dylvn, Reid Haughton, Austin Snell, Julia Minichiello, Kyndal Inskeep, MalachiIi, Sydney Cubit, Austin Mahone, Zach Seabaugh, David J, Knox, Spencer Jordan, Nicolette Hayford, Anna Hamilton, Joe Clemmons, Kathleen Reagan, Ryan Charles, Abbie Callahan and Whitney Duncan, among others.
Scott attended Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where he earned a degree in music business and audio production. He has since been writing and producing music with a wide range of Nashville-based artists, including fellow River House Artists roster members Austin Snell and Knox as well as Gabby Mooney, David J, Ray Fulcher and more.
Industry Ink: Jordan Davis, Spintel, BMI, SongwritingWith:Soldiers, Clarence Tilton
/by Lorie HollabaughJordan Davis Surprises Mitchell Tenpenny With Donation To His 10Penny Fund
Mitchell Tenpenny and Jordan Davis during the “Damn Good Time Tour” sold-out show at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto
Jordan Davis surprised tour-mate Mitchell Tenpenny during his sold-out “Damn Good Time” date in Toronto with a check for $200,000 to support The 10Penny Fund—an organization Tenpenny started after losing his father to cancer.
Mike Snow Joins Spintel As Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
Mike Snow
Radio airplay analytics company Spintel has hired promotion vet Mike Snow as Director, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships. In his new role, Snow will help Spintel expand into formats outside of country and Christian and contribute to the continuing development of the many features the company has coming.
Snow began his career at Capitol Records’ college radio department during the mid-’90s alternative music explosion. He transitioned to commercial radio promotion at Capitol in 1997 and later at MCA Records, TVT Records and Atlantic Records. He then established his own music promotion and marketing firm. Snow played a role in launching the careers of artists like Coldplay, Bruno Mars and Pitbull, and contributed to the ongoing success of Foo Fighters, Blink-182, T.I., Shinedown and Radiohead, among others. Snow will be based in Dallas and can be reached at mike@spintel.io.
BMI Stage Rocks At Austin City Limits Music Festival
BMI Stage at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Photo: Erika Goldring/BMI
The BMI Stage returned to Zilker Park for the 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival last weekend (Oct. 4-6). In its 21st year, the BMI Stage featured artists throughout the first weekend including Dexter & The Moonrocks, Deyaz, Marley Bleu, Mon Rovîa, Obed Padilla, Rett Madison, Sawyer Hill, Tanner Adell, Telescreens, Tyler Halverson and Vlad Holiday.
James House, Trent Willmon To Play SongwritingWith: Soldiers Round
Mary Gauthier, James House, Danny Myrick and Trent Willmon are set to take the stage at Chief’s on Broadway in Nashville on Monday, Oct. 14 for a SongwritingWith:Soldiers round. The night will benefit the local organization’s work supporting veterans and their families through collaborative songwriting programs at retreats across the country.
Clarence Tilton Inks With Ride Home Management
Clarence Tilton
Americana band Clarence Tilton has joined the Nashville-based management firm Ride Home.
Clarence Tilton is releasing a new single with Marty Stuart this Friday (Oct. 11) called “Fred’s Colt.” The track, written by the band’s frontman Chris Weber, tells the story of a Civil War-era Colt Dragoon passed down through generations of Weber’s family. The gun, inherited from the band’s great-great-grandfather Fred, carries with it themes of survival and westward expansion.
Brantley Gilbert’s Remaining Tour Dates To Benefit Hurricane Helene Relief
/by Lorie HollabaughBrantley Gilbert is supporting the communities affected by Hurricane Helene through his remaining “Off The Rails Tour” dates, donating a portion of the proceeds to benefit those impacted.
All tickets for the shows are now $15. An announcement will be made later regarding the distribution of proceeds. Additionally, Gilbert has called on his fan club to donate non-perishable food items at each stop. For more information, click here.
“The destruction we’ve seen of these communities affected by Hurricane Helene, knowing so many folks have not only lost their homes and their livelihoods, but also family members and friends, is heartbreaking,” he shares. “We’ve also seen people coming together to offer aid and support—something we as Americans are proud to do when our neighbors are struggling. Over the years, we’ve had the opportunity to perform in and around many of those communities, always receiving a warm welcome. Now, it’s our turn to give back and contribute to the recovery process.”
Luke Bryan Lands 31st Career No. 1 With ‘Love You, Miss You, Mean It’
/by Liza AndersonLuke Bryan‘s “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” has landed atop the Mediabase chart this week, marking his 31st career No. 1 and bringing his total career weeks at the top to 57.
Written by Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Jordan Minton and Jacob Rice, the single is featured on Bryan’s eighth studio album, Mind Of A Country Boy. He performed the chart-topper on Good Morning America and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week.
Additionally, Bryan wrapped his “Mind Of A Country Boy Tour” on Sunday (Oct. 6) at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, following the conclusion of his 15th annual “Farm Tour.” He has played over 50 shows this year, including festival appearances, two stadium concerts and two performances as part of his Crash My Playa concert vacation in Mexico. Crash My Playa will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the 2025 event, taking place Jan. 15–18.