The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced a new Board of Directors, whose terms are effective immediately. Jackie Patillo currently serves as President.
The GMA was founded in 1964, and includes agents, artists, managers, promoters, radio personnel, label executives, songwriters and more. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards and IMMERSE.
“The GMA is excited to add an incredible group of individuals to our board as we continue strengthening and building the future for the association and its membership. I couldn’t be more honored and humbled to serve our community alongside such an accomplished group,” says Patillo.
Newly elected Directors serving a two-year term include:
Ben Howard, Provident Films
Chris Hauser, Hauser Promotions
David Bunce, Bessemer Trust
Lee Crisp, Museum of the Bible
Mike Harland, LifeWay Worship
Rod Riley, Word Entertainment
Scott Brickell, BrickHouse Entertainment
Newly elected Vice Presidents serving a one-year term include:
Mike Snider, William Morris Endeavor
Phil Thornton, Entertainment One Nashville
Ryan Dunham, Integrity Music
Devlin Donaldson, Judson University
Newly-elected officials serving a one-year term include:
Treasurer: Michael Miller, Salem Music Network
Secretary: EJ Gaines, PathLight Entertainment
International Representative: Henry Alonzo, Adarga Entertainment Group
Chaplain: Michael Guido, PR Ministries
Complete list of the GMA Board of Directors:
Directors:
Eddie DeGarmo
Demetrus Alexander, CW Entertainment
Ed Harper, The Harper Agency
Eric Eitel, MediaComplete
Ian Esklelin, songwriter
Scott Fehrenbacher, Trinity Western University
Lloyd Parker, WAY Media, Inc.
Ben Howard, Provident Films
Chris Hauser, Hauser Promotions
David Bunce, Bessemer Trust
Mike Harland, LifeWay Worship
Lee Crisp, Museum of the Bible
Rod Riley, Word Entertainment
Scott Brickell, BrickHouse Entertainment
Vice Presidents:
Mike Snider, William Morris Endeavor
Phil Thornton, Entertainment One Nashville
Ryan Dunham, Integrity Music
Devlin Donaldson, Judson University
Secretary:
EJ Gaines, Pathlight Entertainment
Treasurer:
Michael Miller, Salem Music Network
Chaplin:
Michael Guido, PR Ministries
Appointed Seats:
GMA Foundation Chairman: Charles Dorris, Charles Dorris & Associates
GMA Academy Chairman: Chris Erlanson, 168 Management
PRO Representative: Leslie Roberts, BMI
PRO Representative: Michael Martin, ASCAP
CCLI Representative: Howard Rachinski, CCLI
SGMG Representative: Clarke Beasley, National Quartet Convention, Inc.
CMTA Representative: Greg Bays, Capitol CMG Distribution
International Representative: Henry Alonzo, Adarga Entertainment Group
Lifetime Board Member: John T. Benson III, Triad II
Lifetime Board Member: Les Beasley, The Florida Boys
Lifetime Board Member: Ed Leonard, Daywind Music Group
Lipscomb University: Dr. Randy Lowry, Lipscomb University (Honorary)
ACM Award Winners Revealed In New Artist Categories
/by Eric T. ParkerThe newcomer categories for the 51st annual awards were previously fan voted and have now been incorporated into the professional membership voting process.
These awards mark the first-ever ACM Award wins for Ballerini, Stapleton and Old Dominion. Additionally, Ballerini is also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, Stapleton leads the ACM nominations with six additional nods, including Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, and Old Dominion received a nomination for Vocal Group of the Year.
Co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley, the ACM Awards will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 3 at 8:00 p.m. live ET/delayed PT on CBS.
Artist Updates: Kelsea Ballerini, LOCASH, Dolly Parton
/by Jessica NicholsonKelsea Ballerini Added To CMA Music Festival
She joins previously announced artists for the Thursday night lineup that already includes performances from Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts.
LOCASH’s Chris Lucas Welcomes Second Child
Photo: Chris Lucas
LOCASH’s Chris Lucas and his wife, Kaitlyn, welcomed a baby girl at the Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee, on Monday, March 21, according to US Weekly.
Remi McKenna Lucas arrived at 9:21 p.m., weighing in at 6 lbs, 10 oz, and 19 inches long. Remi joins older brother Caden, 5.
Dolly Parton Reveals Songs For Upcoming Katy Perry ACM Awards Duet
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton recently revealed to Rolling Stone that the upcoming Parton/Katy Perry duet at the 51st ACM Awards will include the Parton classics “Coat Of Many Colors” and “Jolene.”
“We were going to do ‘Coat of Many Colors’ together as a duet and then she got the big idea, why don’t we sing ‘Jolene’ together because she loves that song and since it’s going to be one of the movies,” explains Parton. “I go, yeah, why not? So I’m going to try to combine the ‘Coat of Many Colors’ and ‘Jolene’ to make it like a really even more special moment to perform with her.”
Parton is gearing up for a busy 2016, with the release of the CD Pure & Simple, and an upcoming United States tour.
The ACM Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas April 3 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
Three Promoted At Round Hill Music Nashville
/by Jessica NicholsonThree members of Round Hill Music’s A&R team in Nashville have been promoted, including Mark Brown, Josh Saxe, and Bob Squance.
Mark Brown
Brown, formerly Vice President, has been promoted to Sr. Vice President, with an expanding role in asset acquisition, management and exploitation of newly acquired catalogs, and general management of Round Hill Nashville operations.
Josh Saxe
Saxe, formerly Associate Director, has been promoted to Director, where he will continue to represent Round Hill Music’s active writer roster and catalog acquisitions.
Bob Squance
Squance, formerly Senior Coordinator, has been promoted to Manager of A&R Administration, adding reporting, catalog management, and publicity responsibilities to his current position.
“I want to congratulate Bob and Josh on their promotions,” says Mark Brown. “Bob has become an integral part of our team and will continue to see his role expand within our company. Josh has demonstrated a high level of skill in pitching songs and managing our writers, which has strengthened our creative output. I’m proud of their progress.”
MusicRowLife: Jacoby Knott and David Plyler Wed
/by Jessica NicholsonKP Entertainment’s Digital Marketing Manager Jacoby Knott and ROAR’s David Plyler tied the knot in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica on March 4, 2016.
Knott oversees all digital responsibilities including social media, account programs and new online endeavors for the KPE roster that includes Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Kelleigh Bannen, CB30, Jon Langston, and Chancie Neal.
For Plyter, ROAR manages the careers of artists Zac Brown Band, Dwight Yoakam, Clare Bowen, Ben Rector, and Gaelic Storm.
Pictured (L-R): David Plyler, Jacoby Knott.
Industry Ink: Chicks With Hits, All Eyes Media, Deluge Music
/by Jessica NicholsonChicks With Hits Welcomes Jo Walker-Meador
Jo Walker-Meador (seated) and the Chicks with Hits
The Chicks with Hits organization invited retired CMA Executive Director Jo Walker-Meador to their “Legends Lunch” which is a monthly get-together with industry legends. Walker-Meador spoke about how she got started in the industry and shared some great stories about being the first woman to head the CMA.
The Chicks with Hits gather monthly and invite a legend to lunch. Past Legend Lunches included Harold Shedd, Brenda Lee, Bobby Braddock and Fred Foster.
Founded in 1998, the Chicks with Hits is a consortium of women that own or run independent publishing companies. Next month’s special guest will be Jeannie Seely.
Michelle Lorge Joins All Eyes Media
Michelle Lorge
Michelle Lorge, formerly Manager of Publicity at Sweet Talk PR, has joined Jim Flammia‘s All Eyes Media. Lorge joined Sweet Talk Publicity in 2014. Her career also includes time at Kaleidoscope Media, Hot Schatz PR, and Forever Publicity.
Deluge Music Signs Kevin Savigar
Kevin Savigar signs with Deluge Music.
Deluge Music has added writer/producer Kevin Savigar to its roster. Savigar’s musical success includes “Nothin’ To Lose,” a No. 1 song for Josh Gracin, as well as more than 45 songs recorded by Rod Stewart.
Deluge President Mark Friedman commented, “I’ve worked with Kevin for over 12 years and I’m so happy to have him on our team, he’s a true gentlemen and a great talent!”
Friedman, along with David Robkin and Larry Mazer, formed boutique publishing company Deluge Music in 2015. Deluge has offices in Nashville and Los Angeles.
NASH Nights Live’s Elaina D. Smith To Get Media Honor
/by Jessica NicholsonElaina D Smith
NASH Nights Live‘s Elaina D. Smith will be honored by Alliance For Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) with a Gracie Award, which recognizes outstanding achievements by women across all sectors of media. Smith broadcasts her nationally syndicated Country show, NASH Nights Live, from Cumulus Media’s NASH Campus in Nashville.
Additional Cumulus staffers to be honored this year include Rita Cosby, host of WABC Radio New York’s The Rita Cosby Show, who earned two Gracies this year for Talk Show, News-Local Radio, and for Host, Non-News/Non-Fiction-Local Radio; and Joan Hamburg, host of WABC Radio New York’s The Joan Hamburg Show, who earned a Gracie for Soft News Feature-Local Radio. Shila Nathan, Middays Host for NASH FM 94.7 New York, earned a Gracie for her work as Afternoon Drive Personality-Local at CBS Radio-Chicago’s WUSN US99.5.
The 41st annual Gracie Awards, which support AWMF’s educational programs, charitable activities, public service and scholarship campaigns that benefit women in media, will be presented on Tuesday, May 24, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Smith will accept her award along with fellow national honorees including: Tina Fey, Angela Bassett, Cynthia Nixon, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vera Farmiga and Kathie Lee Gifford.
Cosby, Hamburg and Nathan will accept their respective Gracie Awards on June 21 at Cipriani in New York City, at the Gracies Awards Luncheon honoring local market, public and student award winners.
In Photos: ASCAP @ SXSW
/by Jessica NicholsonASCAP presented music from several of its top songwriter members during SXSW in Austin, Texas. On Friday, March 18 at Driskill Hotel, the ASCAP Presents annual acoustic showcase featured Angelica Garcia, Matt Woods, James TW, The Score, Bayonne, Matt Gresham, Angelica Garcia, Matt Woods, James TW, The Score and others.
ASCAP also presented a SXSW rock showcase on Wednesday, March 16 that included performances from Run River North, SWIMM, The Heirs, The Kickback and Great Caesar.
The music continued at SXSW when ASCAP joined with Billboard, LANDR and SOCAN to present boat cruises on Lady Bird Lake for SXSW attendees.
On Monday, March 14, ASCAP Los Angeles’s Jeff Jernigan spoke on the panel “Film Music and TV Music: Who Gets Paid, Why and How,” and on Friday, March 18 ASCAP Nashville’s Mike Sistad spoke on the panel “Why Publishing is Key for Songwriters & Performers.” Later that day, ASCAP members and Americana songwriter-artists Robbie Fulks and Rosie Flores were featured on the Bloodshot Records showcase at Yard Dog Art.
All photos by ASCAP’s Erik Philbrook and Jonathan Bahr
Matt Gresham at ASCAP Presents at The Driskill
Rosie Flores at Yard Dog Art
Robbie Fulks at Yard Dog Art
Billboard’s Joe Maimone and ASCAP’s Ralph Murphy at ASCAP Boat Cruises
Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon with ASCAP’s Erik Philbrook
Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Maura Duval, Angelica Garcia, ASCAP’s Mike Sistad at ASCAP Presents at The Driskill
ASCAP’s Mike Sistad (second from left) on SXSW panel
James TW and ASCAP’s Jason Silberman at The Driskill
SOURCE To Celebrate 25 Years At 2016 SOURCE Awards In August
/by Eric T. ParkerThe yet-to-be-announced 2016 honorees are women who have played a vital role in the success of Music Row and Nashville’s entertainment industry.
Again held at Nashville’s Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum at the Historic Municipal Auditorium (417 4th Avenue North).
Founded in 1991, SOURCE is a nonprofit organization supporting women executives and professionals who work in all facets of the Nashville music industry. In 2003, the annual SOURCE Awards were established to pay respect to and honor the women who helped develop and build upon the foundation of the music industry in Nashville. SOURCE also pays tribute to women who presently make major contributions with their work in the industry.
Sponsorships and program ads are available with Shauna Collins at 615-974-7023.
Ryman Auditorium To Hold ‘Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman’ Series
/by Jessica Nicholson2016 Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman line-up:
June 23 Vince Gill
June 30 Del & Dawg (Del McCoury and David Grisman)
July 7 Greensky Bluegrass
July 14 To Be Announced
July 21 The SteelDrivers
July 28 To Be Announced
Tickets are on sale now for individual shows at $28.50 with series passes including tickets for all six shows available for $150. Tickets are available at the Ryman box office, ryman.com or by calling 615-458-BLUE.
All shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. Preshow festivities will kick off at 6 p.m. with Pickin’ on the Plaza presented by WSM 650 AM. Featuring performances by rising stars of the Bluegrass world, Pickin’ on the Plaza will take place in front of Cafe Lula, the Ryman’s new eatery and bar. Ticket holders are encouraged to come early to enjoy the music along with dinner and a cocktail.
Gospel Music Association Announces New Board Of Directors
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced a new Board of Directors, whose terms are effective immediately. Jackie Patillo currently serves as President.
The GMA was founded in 1964, and includes agents, artists, managers, promoters, radio personnel, label executives, songwriters and more. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards and IMMERSE.
“The GMA is excited to add an incredible group of individuals to our board as we continue strengthening and building the future for the association and its membership. I couldn’t be more honored and humbled to serve our community alongside such an accomplished group,” says Patillo.
Newly elected Directors serving a two-year term include:
Ben Howard, Provident Films
Chris Hauser, Hauser Promotions
David Bunce, Bessemer Trust
Lee Crisp, Museum of the Bible
Mike Harland, LifeWay Worship
Rod Riley, Word Entertainment
Scott Brickell, BrickHouse Entertainment
Newly elected Vice Presidents serving a one-year term include:
Mike Snider, William Morris Endeavor
Phil Thornton, Entertainment One Nashville
Ryan Dunham, Integrity Music
Devlin Donaldson, Judson University
Newly-elected officials serving a one-year term include:
Treasurer: Michael Miller, Salem Music Network
Secretary: EJ Gaines, PathLight Entertainment
International Representative: Henry Alonzo, Adarga Entertainment Group
Chaplain: Michael Guido, PR Ministries
Complete list of the GMA Board of Directors:
Directors:
Eddie DeGarmo
Demetrus Alexander, CW Entertainment
Ed Harper, The Harper Agency
Eric Eitel, MediaComplete
Ian Esklelin, songwriter
Scott Fehrenbacher, Trinity Western University
Lloyd Parker, WAY Media, Inc.
Ben Howard, Provident Films
Chris Hauser, Hauser Promotions
David Bunce, Bessemer Trust
Mike Harland, LifeWay Worship
Lee Crisp, Museum of the Bible
Rod Riley, Word Entertainment
Scott Brickell, BrickHouse Entertainment
Vice Presidents:
Mike Snider, William Morris Endeavor
Phil Thornton, Entertainment One Nashville
Ryan Dunham, Integrity Music
Devlin Donaldson, Judson University
Secretary:
EJ Gaines, Pathlight Entertainment
Treasurer:
Michael Miller, Salem Music Network
Chaplin:
Michael Guido, PR Ministries
Appointed Seats:
GMA Foundation Chairman: Charles Dorris, Charles Dorris & Associates
GMA Academy Chairman: Chris Erlanson, 168 Management
PRO Representative: Leslie Roberts, BMI
PRO Representative: Michael Martin, ASCAP
CCLI Representative: Howard Rachinski, CCLI
SGMG Representative: Clarke Beasley, National Quartet Convention, Inc.
CMTA Representative: Greg Bays, Capitol CMG Distribution
International Representative: Henry Alonzo, Adarga Entertainment Group
Lifetime Board Member: John T. Benson III, Triad II
Lifetime Board Member: Les Beasley, The Florida Boys
Lifetime Board Member: Ed Leonard, Daywind Music Group
Lipscomb University: Dr. Randy Lowry, Lipscomb University (Honorary)