CMA Foundation, Charles Kelley Announce Research Funding For National Association For Music Education
Pictured (L-R): Glenn Nierman, President, President; Elijah Micheaux; Sarah Trahern, Chief Executive Officer, CMA; Charles Kelley; Ron Samuels, Board Chairman, CMA Foundation; Beth Slusher, President and Chair, Give a Note Foundation Board. Photo: Dusty Draper / CMA
During the annual conference of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the CMA Foundation and Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum announced a $150,000 grant from the CMA Foundation to the Give A Note Foundation. In 2011, the NAfME created the Give A Note Foundation to strengthen music education opportunities through grants and research. The grant will bring CMA’s music education funding for 2016 to a record $2.6 million, bringing the organization’s total contributions to $13.6 million. The grant recipients for 2016 will be announced in coming months.
The grant will fund a national study on access to music education that can be analyzed and made available to organizations who wish to make informed decisions for philanthropic gifts in music education – where the need exists, and where the infrastructure exists to make gifts sustainable and impactful.
“We couldn’t think of a better platform to talk about the importance of supporting sustainable music education programs than sharing this expanded strategy with the teachers who are on the front line of this important issue every day,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer.
“The CMA continuing their mission to support music education is something all of us artists are proud to be part of,” said Kelley. “But, what really takes it to the next level for me is that they continue to reevaluate where the money is going so that the resources can be used where they are most valuable. I think that evolution of giving makes an even bigger impact on these kids.”
Rock the Cradle Benefit Concert Features Craig Wiseman, Jeffrey Steele, Sarah Buxton
Pictured (top row L-R): Erik Milam, Dan Thompson, Rachel Stimpson, Mark Stimpson, Connie Bradley, Jeffrey Steele, Andrew Kintz, Shane Tallant, Troy Tomlinson; (bottom row L-R): Michelle Milam, Sarah Buxton, Craig Wiseman
The Rock the Cradle Songwriters Night, supporting newborns in need, was held lOct. 21 at the Loveless Barn in Nashville. Craig Wiseman, Jeffrey Steele and Sarah Buxton performed for the benefit attendees. Proceeds benefit newborns in need at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital and the Beaman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Shane Tallant served as host of the annual event while Connie Bradley and Troy Tomlinson served as event co-chairs. The guests at the packed venue enjoyed a cocktail reception preceding a full dinner buffet.
Performing in the round, each tunesmith took turns singing their hits to a fully engaged audience. Wiseman, a 2015 inductee to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, performed chart-toppers “Live Like You Were Dying” (Tim McGraw) and “Boys ‘Round Here” (Blake Shelton).
Steele’s performances included “The Cowboy in Me” (McGraw), a song co-written with Wiseman, as well as “Raise ‘Em Up” (Keith Urban/Eric Church). He stunned the audience with his shredded version of “Gone” (Montgomery Gentry).
Accompanied by her husband Tom Bukovac, Buxton entertained the guests with “Sun Daze” (Florida Georgia Line), “Put You in a Song” (Urban) and “Stupid Boy” (Urban). Buxton referred to Wiseman as her first mentor when she came to Nashville who called the event “the stuff that matters.”
No Shave November Reminder
Participants in this year’s No Shave November fundraiser for St. Jude Kids are encouraged to stop by the Country Music Association office on Monday, Nov. 2 at 9:15 for a quick “Day 1” photo.
Currently, this year’s Chairman of the Beard, Josh Turner‘s team (The Backwoods Boys) is in the lead. To date the fundraiser has earned $540,000 to benefit children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
To participate, put down the razor for the month of November. Register online and donate a $30 entry fee, then stop shaving. Awards will be given to the best beard, the worst beard, and other prizes. To register, visit nsn4sjk.com. Then, create or join a team, and encourage friends and family to join the team and donate. On November 1, post a date-stamped “Day 1” photo to facebook.com/nsnforstjude. On Nov. 30, post a date-stamped final photo.
The Beard Bash will be celebrated in Nashville on Dec. 1.
Dickinson Wright PLLC Adds Two Staffers
Dickinson Wright PLLC, a full-service law firm with international offices, has hired Ariel Mason and Dustin Kovacic as associate attorneys. Mason joins the firm’s downtown Nashville office and Kovacic joins the office on Music Row.
Dustin Kovacic worked as a law clerk in Dickinson Wright’s Music Row office prior to his employment. He assisted in drafting producer, songwriter, management, pitching and consulting agreements for entertainment clients. He also researched and drafted memos on various topics for litigation including copyright and employment law. Kovacic also worked extensively on a major publishing catalogue sale purchase during his time at the firm.
Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Kovacic worked as an Intern for Nashville entertainment law firm Shackelford, Zumwalt & Hayes, LLP. He continued his work in entertainment law as a Law Clerk at Crownover Firm, LLP, in Summer 2014, led by Dickinson Wright’s current Entertainment Law Practice head Derek Crownover. In law school, he served as Senior Development Editor for the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law. He was also a member of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society.
Mason previously worked for Dickinson Wright as a summer associate in the Nashville office, where she composed arguments for inclusion in trial briefs and motion memoranda.
Both Mason and Kovacic are Vanderbilt University Law School graduates. Mason received her undergraduate degree in English and History from Vanderbilt University, and Kovacic earned a Bachelor of Music degree and a degree in Political Science from the University of Florida.
Hart Street Entertainment Staffs Up
Julie Reliford
Hart Street Entertainment has hired Julie Reliford as VP, PR & Marketing. Reliford’s career began in the mid-’90s at Decca Records, where she worked with Shelia Shipley Biddy. She later worked at Sony Publishing, before moving into a focus on marketing including for a technology company, mental health services, internet marketing, and eventually director of marketing for a financial services company.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Julie Reliford to the Hart Street Entertainment team,” announced Hart Street president Zach Farnum. “Marketing and Public Relations are a vital part of this industry and I know that Julie will rocket Hart Street and our artists to the top in both of those fields. She has proven time and time again throughout her career to be innovative and driven, and she truly cares about her clients and their successes.”
That drive and dedication is echoed by one of her recent clients, hit singer/songwriter Phil Vassar. “Julie is an excellent publicist,” says Vassar. “I really appreciated her taking the time to get to know me and then finding media angles that fit my personality. She was always available when needed and was in daily contact with my manager. She is always willing to go the extra mile and is a pleasure to work with.”
Reliford can be reached at 615-645-9592 or at jreliford@hartstreetentertainment.com.
Chris Janson Releases Debut Album, Confirms ‘Tonight Show’
/by Craig_ShelburneChris Janson released his debut album, Buy Me a Boat, today (Oct. 30), a decade after moving to Nashville. Thanks to the success of the title track, he’s now confirmed to perform on NBC’s The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on Nov. 9.
Signed to Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville, Janson co-wrote all 11 songs on the album and co-produced the project with Brent Anderson, Chris DuBois and Byron Gallimore. His current single is “Power of Positive Drinkin’.” Tim McGraw appears on the track, “Messin’ With Jesus.”
“I’ve been looking forward to this day a long time and I can’t believe it’s here. This is my first debut album and I couldn’t be happier. It’s been a long time coming,” said Janson. “To have Tim McGraw join me on ‘Messin’ with Jesus’ was a special treat. I’ve been a fan of his work for a long time. He’s such a star and a super cool dude. The whole album takes you from fun to serious with everything in between, kind of like my live shows. It’s been a roller coaster of a journey!”
Buy Me a Boat follows a five-song EP released in 2013 by Bigger Picture Music Group.
Janson will tour with Blake Shelton in 2016. He has also performed on the Grand Ole Opry more than 100 times.
Buy Me a Boat track list:
1. “Buy Me A Boat” (written by Chris Janson/Chris DuBois)
2. “Power Of Positive Drinkin’” (Chris Janson/Mark Irwin/Chris DuBois)
3. “Under The Sun” (Chris Janson/Casey Beathard/Ed Hill)
4. “Holdin’ Her” (Chris Janson/James Otto)
5. “Messin’ With Jesus” (with Tim McGraw) (Chris Janson/Pavel Dovgalyuk/Kelly Roland)
6. “Right In The Middle” (Chris Janson/Justin Wilson/Brandon Kinney)
7. “Save A Little Sugar” (Chris Janson/Chris DuBois/Jim Beavers)
8. “Back In My Drinkin’ Days” (Chris Janson/Ken Johnson)
9. “Where You Come In” (Chris Janson/Ed Hill)
10. “Yeah It Is” (Chris Janson/Kenneth Wright)
11. “White Trash” (Chris Janson/Casey Beathard)
MusicRowPics: William Michael Morgan
/by Jessica NicholsonWilliam Michael Morgan performs for MusicRow staffers.
Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville newcomer William Michael Morgan is a throwback to a more traditional sound in country music. His baritone voice heavily reflects his traditional influences, including the sounds of George Jones, Johnny Cash, John Anderson, and Johnny Paycheck.
Morgan’s intro to country music came early. He heard Marty Robbins’ “El Paso” age the age of 5. By age 9, he was beginning to learn guitar and looking up videos of Marty Robbins songs on YouTube. Those searches led to discovering the works of Keith Whitley and other traditionalists. “I just fell in love with that style of music,” says Morgan.
The Vicksburg, Miss., native offered a three-song acoustic performance at the MusicRow office, previewing music from his upcoming major label debut project.
He began with “Vinyl,” a track co-written by Carson Chamberlain and Ashley Gorley.
His current single, “I Met A Girl,” harkens to the effortless traditional country sounds of George Strait, and its writers are three of Nashville’s current crop of hitmakers–Shane McAnally, Trevor Rosen, and artist Sam Hunt.
“It says something that has been missing in today’s country music, as far as putting a girl up on a pedestal,” Morgan says of the song.
Morgan also offered a cover of Keith Whitley’s “I Never Go Around Mirrors” (the song was originally recorded by Lefty Frizzell).
William Michael Morgan with MusicRow staffers.
Industry Ink: CMA Foundation, Rock The Cradle, No Shave November, Dickinson Wright, Hart Street Entertainment
/by Jessica NicholsonCMA Foundation, Charles Kelley Announce Research Funding For National Association For Music Education
Pictured (L-R): Glenn Nierman, President, President; Elijah Micheaux; Sarah Trahern, Chief Executive Officer, CMA; Charles Kelley; Ron Samuels, Board Chairman, CMA Foundation; Beth Slusher, President and Chair, Give a Note Foundation Board. Photo: Dusty Draper / CMA
During the annual conference of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the CMA Foundation and Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum announced a $150,000 grant from the CMA Foundation to the Give A Note Foundation. In 2011, the NAfME created the Give A Note Foundation to strengthen music education opportunities through grants and research. The grant will bring CMA’s music education funding for 2016 to a record $2.6 million, bringing the organization’s total contributions to $13.6 million. The grant recipients for 2016 will be announced in coming months.
The grant will fund a national study on access to music education that can be analyzed and made available to organizations who wish to make informed decisions for philanthropic gifts in music education – where the need exists, and where the infrastructure exists to make gifts sustainable and impactful.
“We couldn’t think of a better platform to talk about the importance of supporting sustainable music education programs than sharing this expanded strategy with the teachers who are on the front line of this important issue every day,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer.
“The CMA continuing their mission to support music education is something all of us artists are proud to be part of,” said Kelley. “But, what really takes it to the next level for me is that they continue to reevaluate where the money is going so that the resources can be used where they are most valuable. I think that evolution of giving makes an even bigger impact on these kids.”
Rock the Cradle Benefit Concert Features Craig Wiseman, Jeffrey Steele, Sarah Buxton
Pictured (top row L-R): Erik Milam, Dan Thompson, Rachel Stimpson, Mark Stimpson, Connie Bradley, Jeffrey Steele, Andrew Kintz, Shane Tallant, Troy Tomlinson; (bottom row L-R): Michelle Milam, Sarah Buxton, Craig Wiseman
The Rock the Cradle Songwriters Night, supporting newborns in need, was held lOct. 21 at the Loveless Barn in Nashville. Craig Wiseman, Jeffrey Steele and Sarah Buxton performed for the benefit attendees. Proceeds benefit newborns in need at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital and the Beaman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Shane Tallant served as host of the annual event while Connie Bradley and Troy Tomlinson served as event co-chairs. The guests at the packed venue enjoyed a cocktail reception preceding a full dinner buffet.
Performing in the round, each tunesmith took turns singing their hits to a fully engaged audience. Wiseman, a 2015 inductee to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, performed chart-toppers “Live Like You Were Dying” (Tim McGraw) and “Boys ‘Round Here” (Blake Shelton).
Steele’s performances included “The Cowboy in Me” (McGraw), a song co-written with Wiseman, as well as “Raise ‘Em Up” (Keith Urban/Eric Church). He stunned the audience with his shredded version of “Gone” (Montgomery Gentry).
Accompanied by her husband Tom Bukovac, Buxton entertained the guests with “Sun Daze” (Florida Georgia Line), “Put You in a Song” (Urban) and “Stupid Boy” (Urban). Buxton referred to Wiseman as her first mentor when she came to Nashville who called the event “the stuff that matters.”
No Shave November Reminder
Currently, this year’s Chairman of the Beard, Josh Turner‘s team (The Backwoods Boys) is in the lead. To date the fundraiser has earned $540,000 to benefit children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
To participate, put down the razor for the month of November. Register online and donate a $30 entry fee, then stop shaving. Awards will be given to the best beard, the worst beard, and other prizes. To register, visit nsn4sjk.com. Then, create or join a team, and encourage friends and family to join the team and donate. On November 1, post a date-stamped “Day 1” photo to facebook.com/nsnforstjude. On Nov. 30, post a date-stamped final photo.
The Beard Bash will be celebrated in Nashville on Dec. 1.
Dickinson Wright PLLC Adds Two Staffers
Dustin Kovacic worked as a law clerk in Dickinson Wright’s Music Row office prior to his employment. He assisted in drafting producer, songwriter, management, pitching and consulting agreements for entertainment clients. He also researched and drafted memos on various topics for litigation including copyright and employment law. Kovacic also worked extensively on a major publishing catalogue sale purchase during his time at the firm.
Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Kovacic worked as an Intern for Nashville entertainment law firm Shackelford, Zumwalt & Hayes, LLP. He continued his work in entertainment law as a Law Clerk at Crownover Firm, LLP, in Summer 2014, led by Dickinson Wright’s current Entertainment Law Practice head Derek Crownover. In law school, he served as Senior Development Editor for the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law. He was also a member of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society.
Mason previously worked for Dickinson Wright as a summer associate in the Nashville office, where she composed arguments for inclusion in trial briefs and motion memoranda.
Both Mason and Kovacic are Vanderbilt University Law School graduates. Mason received her undergraduate degree in English and History from Vanderbilt University, and Kovacic earned a Bachelor of Music degree and a degree in Political Science from the University of Florida.
Hart Street Entertainment Staffs Up
Julie Reliford
Hart Street Entertainment has hired Julie Reliford as VP, PR & Marketing. Reliford’s career began in the mid-’90s at Decca Records, where she worked with Shelia Shipley Biddy. She later worked at Sony Publishing, before moving into a focus on marketing including for a technology company, mental health services, internet marketing, and eventually director of marketing for a financial services company.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Julie Reliford to the Hart Street Entertainment team,” announced Hart Street president Zach Farnum. “Marketing and Public Relations are a vital part of this industry and I know that Julie will rocket Hart Street and our artists to the top in both of those fields. She has proven time and time again throughout her career to be innovative and driven, and she truly cares about her clients and their successes.”
That drive and dedication is echoed by one of her recent clients, hit singer/songwriter Phil Vassar. “Julie is an excellent publicist,” says Vassar. “I really appreciated her taking the time to get to know me and then finding media angles that fit my personality. She was always available when needed and was in daily contact with my manager. She is always willing to go the extra mile and is a pleasure to work with.”
Reliford can be reached at 615-645-9592 or at jreliford@hartstreetentertainment.com.
Chuck Wicks Schedules Blaster Records Album For 2016
/by Craig_ShelburneChuck Wicks will release his second album, Turning Point, on Feb. 26 on Blaster Records. The collection comes eight years after his RCA debut, Starting Now, which featured the hit, “Stealing Cinderella.”
While balancing his role as a radio co-host on the syndicated program America’s Morning Show With Blair Garner, Wicks co-wrote all 11 tracks on the album.
“I have a lot of creative interests but the one thing that remains consistent is my songwriting. I’ve been working harder than ever on my craft and I think this album reflects that,” he says. “I’ve also always been interested in production, so getting to co-produce Turning Point with my good buddy and co-writer Andy Dodd was big career milestone for me.”
Wicks’ songs have been recorded by Jason Aldean (“I Don’t Do Lonely Well”), the Swon Brothers, Frankie Ballard and Steve Holy. In addition to touring in 2016, Wicks is training for an Ironman triathlon in May.
Turning Point Track Listing:
1. “She’s Gone” (Written by Chuck Wicks, Brett Tyler and Jeffery East)
2. “Fix Me” (Chuck Wicks, Amy Krechel, Angela Krechel and Courtney Krechel)
3. “Us Again” (Chuck Wicks, Tiffany Vartanyan and Andy Dodd)
4. “Whole Damn Thing” (Chuck Wicks and Liz Rose)
5. “Tell Me” (Chuck Wicks, Steph Jones and Andy Dodd)
6. “Saturday Afternoon” (Chuck Wicks, Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins)
7. “I Don’t Do Lonely Well” (Chuck Wicks, Tom Shapiro and Neil Thrasher)
8. “Salt Life” (Chuck Wicks, Mike Mobley and Vicky McGehee)
9. “Always” (Chuck Wicks and Emily Shackelton)
10. “Whatcha Got Girl” (Chuck Wicks, Neil Mason and Corey Crowder)
11. “Over You Gettin’ Over Me” (Chuck Wicks, James Slater and Rachel Thibadeaux)
Big Loud Records Expands to Canada, Hires Brianne Deslippe
/by Jessica NicholsonBrianne Deslippe. Photo: Leo Gomez
Big Loud Records has hired Brianne Deslippe as General Manager and National Director of Promotion, Canada. Big Loud Records will open its Canadian office in Toronto on Nov. 23, in partnership with Universal Music Canada. Deslippe will work from the label’s Canadian headquarters, and will report directly to label president Clay Hunnicutt.
“Brianne’s reputation, relationships, and expertise in Canada and beyond is unmatched,” says Hunnicutt. “We could not be more thrilled to have someone of her caliber leading Big Loud Records Canada. She is the perfect person to direct our efforts, support our artists and find new talent. Now this is a true international alliance!”
“I’ve only had the opportunity to work closely with Brianne a short time but her energy, knowledge, and dedication are immediately apparent,” says Jeffrey Remedios, President and CEO of Universal Music Canada. “I applaud Big Loud on their savvy hire and congratulate Brianne on this well-deserved opportunity. I’m very happy to continue working together with the Big Loud family in our ongoing partnership.”
Deslippe’s previous career stops include Country Format Supervisor at Universal Music Canada, representing Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Dallas Smith, and Johnny Reid. She also served as National Promotion Director at Open Road Recordings and eOne Music Canada. The Windsor, Ontario native is a four-time nominee for CCMA Record Company Person of the Year.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Big Loud team in various capacities over the years and I have always admired their talent, drive and innovative approach,” Deslippe says. “With the launch of Big Loud Records, I believe they have created something very special. It’s an honor to have been asked to join their team and I look forward to furthering all of the label’s efforts and artists in the Canadian market.”
Deslippe joins the newly announced stateside promotion team comprised of David Clapper, Southeast Region; Nikki Jimenez, Northeast Region; Dave Kirth, West Coast Region, led by National Director of Promotion Stacy Blythe and Hunnicutt.
Big Loud Records is the newly launched label founded by manager Seth England, producer Joey Moi, songwriter Craig Wiseman, manager Kevin “Chief” Zaruk and Hunnicutt. The label roster includes Chris Lane (“Fix”) and Dallas Smith (“Kids With Cars”).
Deslippe can be reached at brianne@bigloudrecords.com or at 416-908-1717.
Carnival Music Signs Dustin Christensen
/by Eric T. ParkerPictured (L-R): Frank Liddell, Courtney Gregg, Dustin Christensen, Emily Schiraldi, Matthew Miller
Carnival Music has announced the signing of singer/songwriter/producer, Dustin Christensen to a worldwide publishing deal.
“Dustin possesses an unmatched talent, accentuated with an effortless vocal delivery and keen lyrical and melodic sensibilities,” says Carnival’s Courtney Gregg. “His musical ability is paired with an unrelenting work ethic. We are extremely charged and humbled to have him at Carnival.”
Christensen says, “I’m excited to be working with a publishing company that truly cares about writing good songs and that feels like home. When I was choosing which publishing company to go with, Carnival felt like a good fit right away.”
Born in Idaho and raised in Utah, Christensen was recently a member of the rock band Jerrytown and currently holds membership in the bluegrass project, The Lower Lights. He appeared on season nine of NBC’s The Voice, where he earned a “four chair turn” at his blind audition with a rendition of Tom Waits’ “Downtown Train.”
Splitting time between Nashville, Los Angeles, and Utah, Christensen has established himself as a sought-after producer, currently working on a new solo project to be released in early 2016, the follow-up to his previous effort, Highway Lines.
Seth Ennis Signs With Warner/Chappell Music, Liz Rose Music
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured back row (L-R): Alicia Pruitt,Warner/Chappell; Phil May, Warner/Chappell; Corey Crowder, producer; Ben Vaughn, Warner/Chappell; BJ Hill, Warner/Chappell; Alyson McAnally, Liz Rose Music; Travis Carter, Warner/Chappell; Natalie Paslay, Liz Rose Music; Matt Michiels, Warner/Chappell. Pictured front row (L-R): Scott Ponce, Liz Rose Music; Seth Ennis; Liz Rose, Liz Rose Music.
Warner/Chappell Music and Liz Rose Music have signed a co-publishing agreement with singer/songwriter Seth Ennis. The Valdosta, Ga., native began playing music at age 5, picking up piano, drums, guitar, and eventually singing. By age 13, he began writing songs. He has spent time touring as a multi-instrumentalist with various artists, including Rissi Palmer.
Weekly Chart Report (10/30/15)
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CMA Awards: Chris Stapleton, New Presenters, Country Now, AT&T
/by Jessica NicholsonChris Stapleton has been added to the 49th annual CMA Awards’ star-studded lineup. He will perform with a special guest who will be announced on Monday, Nov. 2.
Stapleton is nominated in the categories of Album of the Year (for Traveller), Male Vocalist of the Year, and New Artist of the Year.
Presenting trophies will be Edie Brickell and Steve Martin; Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell; ABC’s Wicked City actress Erika Christensen; ESPN College GameDay’s Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit; Sports Illustrated cover model Hannah Davis; reigning New Artist of the Year Brett Eldredge; Charles Kelley of nominated Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum; CMA Country Christmas host Jennifer Nettles; Heather O’Reilly and Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team; best-selling a cappella group Pentatonix; Reba; Darius Rucker; actor Kiefer Sutherland; Cole Swindell; and Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Lee Ann Womack.
The presentation of pre-televised CMA Awards and honors, including CMA Broadcast Personality and Station of the Year trophies, will be hosted by Warner Music Nashville’s Frankie Ballard.
The producers behind the CMA nominees for Album of the Year are being spotlighted at Country Now, a country music-dedicated YouTube channel. Country Now spoke with Buddy Cannon (Kenny Chesney’s The Big Revival), Dave Cobb (Stapleton’s Traveller), Michael Knox (Jason Aldean’s Old Boots, New Dirt), Jay Joyce (Little Big Town’s Painkiller), and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ Pageant Material) about the makings of these CMA-nominated recordings.
The first two segments, featuring Musgraves’ Pageant Material and Aldean’s Old Boots, New Dirt, aired on Oct. 28. Today (Oct. 29) brings videos about Chesney’s The Big Revival and Stapleton’s Traveller.
Meanwhile, AT&T is giving country music fans a front row seat to the red carpet arrivals for The 49th Annual CMA Awards. Available to DIRECTV and U-verse subscribers, Audience Network presents the AT&T CMA Awards Red Carpet show, which will be hosted by Craig Morgan, Michael Ray and Cam, with performances from Hunter Hayes and Jana Kramer.
The AT&T CMA Awards Red Carpet will air live Nov. 4 (DIRECTV Ch. 239 or U-verse TV Ch. 1114) beginning at 7 p.m. ET to all DIRECTV and AT&T U-verse(®) TV customers, with live streaming beginning 6 p.m. ET at att.com/
Tim McGraw’s Management Team Gets New Name
/by Jessica NicholsonTim McGraw‘s management team has reorganized under the name Em.Co., an entertainment management company representing McGraw in the areas of music, film, publishing, branding and partnerships.
The Em.Co team spearheaded by president Scott Siman, and also includes Sr. VP Kelly Clague, VP/Marketing Brian Kaplan, and Sr. Director/Marketing James Stewart.
The company’s website is em.co.