George Strait Makes A Clean Sweep in Vegas

George Strait has sold out all six dates of his “Strait to Vegas” run of shows in Sin City. The staggering response from fans already prompted Strait to add two shows to the series, which is currently scheduled for April 22, April 23, September 9, September 10, December 2 and December 3, 2016. GRAMMY, ACM and CMA Award-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves will join him as support for the full run.

Strait recently released his new album, Cold Beer Conversation.

Rachele Lynae Gets Engaged

Tim Creedon, Rachele Lynae

Singer-songwriter Rachele Lynae recently became engaged to musician/producer/lighting designer Tim Creedon. The couple plans to marry in spring of 2016. The couple first met three years ago, when Creedon joined as a drummer for Lynae’s band.

Virginia native Creedon is currently on the road as lighting director for Sam Hunt. Lynae is originally from Alaska, and moved to Nashville in 2006. She released her debut project in 2014 and her latest self-penned single, “Quicksand,” was recently released to radio.

“I love that his approach was rather old-fashioned in that he wooed me, won my heart, and then asked for permission from my dad who gave his blessing whole-heartedly, before proposing to me.” says Lynae.

Pistol Annies Brings Surprise Reunion During Miranda Lambert Concert

Miranda Lambert welcomed friends and fellow musicians Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley onstage for a Pistol Annies reunion during a recent performance in Georgia on Friday (Oct. 2).
The show was part of Lambert’s Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars Tour.

“The Pistol Annie’s raised a ruckus last night in Augusta GA when we surprised the crowd! I hope yall are ready Fayetteville NC! The GIRLS are back in town! #roadsidebarsandpinkguitars #batshitcrazytour,” Lambert captioned a photo on Instagram.

Pistol Annies makes a surprise appearance during a Miranda Lambert concert in Georgia. Photo: Miranda Lambert/Instagram.

Morgan Myles Gives Fans Early Look at Music Video During Nashville Listening Party

Morgan Myles recently performed for a packed crowd at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, for her first listen and viewing party. Myles performed songs including “Chains,” as well as the self-penned tune “Queen of Hearts,” “Nobody Better Than You,” and her featured song, “Whiskey Dreaming.” Fans also got an early look at the video for “Whiskey Dreaming.”

Morgan Myles

Dierks Bentley, Dailey & Vincent Celebrate Opry’s 90th Anniversary

Dierks Bentley, Dailey & Vincent, and Bentley’s dog Jake.

Dierks Bentley was joined by bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent onstage at the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate the institution’s 90th anniversary.

Dailey & Vincent took the stage with country music mainstay Dierks Bentley, who was celebrating his 10th anniversary as an Opry member. They shared their love for Bluegrass with a collaborative performance of “Rovin’ Gambler.”  

Jake Owen’s Midnight Mission

The Midnight Mission (TMM) honored the Academy of Country Music’s leader Bob Romeo Thursday night at a star-studded Beverly Hills Golden Heart Awards gala celebrating those with a philanthropic spirit. ACM Award winner Jake Owen was on hand to pay tribute to Romeo and present him with the honor following a four-song set that had the audience on its feet.

Jake Owen and Bob Romeo. Photo: Melanie Catalano Photography/Courtesy of The Midnight Mission

Catch This Music Celebrates Four Years

Catch This Music will celebrate four years with a Parking Lot Party on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The party will be held at 1008 17th Ave. S. in Nashville. RSVPs can be sent to kathryn@catchthismusic.com.

Kelsea Ballerini Calls ‘Dibs’ On ACM Membership

The Academy of Country Music welcomed Black River recording artist Kelsea Ballerini to the office while she was in Los Angeles recently. While at the Academy, she signed up for Academy membership and performed several songs from her debut album including her current chart-climbing single, “Dibs” and her first Gold-selling, #1 single “Love Me Like You Mean It.”

Kelsea Ballerini signing up for Academy of Country Music membership. Photo: Michel Bourquard/Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music

Wortman Works Media & Marketing Adds Account Exec, Announces West Coast Expansion

Wortman Works Media & Marketing announces the addition of recent Auburn University graduate Elyse Wiser to the agency as an account executive. Additionally, the company expands to the west coast with Townhouse West in Pasadena, California. Award-winning media veteran Denise Quan serves as a consultant and content manager.

Wortman Works Media & Marketing continues to expand and evolve as a full service public relations, brand development and management company, with the addition of Townhouse West and consultant Denise Quan, who began her career at ‘Entertainment Tonight,’ and most recently served as Senior Producer at CNN. There, she specialized in broadcast, digital, radio and text projects and spearheaded multi-platform coverage of major events, such as the Grammy Awards.

“Quan is one of the most respected in the business. Her abilities range from producing a story that is hard-hitting in nature to writing an introduction piece inciting interest in one of today’s up and coming celebrities,” says Wortman. “The expansion of our team and capabilities enhances the strength of our core as we strive to offer our clients progressive approaches in the ever-changing landscape of media and marketing.”

Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James Retail Store Adds Brown For Music Curation

Nashville’s Anastasia Brown, music supervisor and entertainment executive, has been tapped by Reese Witherspoon to curate music for “SOUTHERN SOUNDCHECK,” a monthly playlist for Witherspoon’s online Southern specialty store, Draper James.

According to Reese, the music of the South is quintessential to “hosting a cocktail party or going on a road trip. The playlist is (almost!) as important to us, as what we’re wearing. Lucky for us, we’ve got a good friend to help us choose the tunes.” Witherspoon chose Anastasia Brown because she “is a music industry superstar who has music supervised films and television series that have garnered Oscar, Grammy, Dove, and Emmy wins and nominations.”

Brown has worked on projects including The Shack (Lionsgate), Hot Pursuit (New Line Cinema), The Americans (FX), The Darkest Hour (New Regency), Footloose (Paramount), August Rush (WB), It’s Complicated (Universal Pictures), For the Love of Music: The Story of Nashville (Kings of Leon, Black Keys, Kris Kristofferson, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris), Taken (Sci-Fi), The Darkest Hour (Regency), and more.

Anastasia Brown and Reese Witherspoon

Jeremy Holley

Music marketing executives Jeremy Holley and Laura Hutfless have teamed to launch FlyteVu, a full-service marketing agency.

Holley exits Warner Music Nashville where he has spent the past decade, most recently as the Sr. VP of Consumer & Interactive Marketing. Hutfless will leave her position as Music Brand Partnership Agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

FlyteVu officially opened Oct. 1, and offers brands a wide variety of services including strategy and planning, custom analytics, creative services, talent and property partnerships, music licensing, digital and social strategy, event activation and more.

FlyteVu will be temporarily based at the offices of CAA.

Holley was recognized as one of Billboard’s Power Player Top 40 Under 40 in 2015. He played a key role in building Warner Music Nashville and Word Entertainment’s multiple rights (360) business, overseeing all aspects of creative, digital, and strategic marketing. He has worked on strategic partnerships with Shazam and Youtube, and with brands including Pepsi, Samsung, and JCP.

Laura Hutfless

Hutfless was named to Billboard’s Power Player Top 40 Under 40 in 2012 and 2013. In her role as Music Partnership Agent at CAA, she worked with leading brands including Anheuser-Busch, AT&T, Beringer Wines, ConAgra Foods Inc, Hallmark, Dr. Pepper, Kraft, Skechers, and Mary Kay.

FlyteVu’s first employee is Whitney Byerly, who worked with Hutfless at CAA to develop cause-marketing programs connecting artists, charities and corporate brands.

Announcements on client signings and additional employee hirings will be forthcoming.

“We are both grateful to Warner and CAA for the opportunity to work with an amazing group of people, learn from inspiring leadership and help develop groundbreaking artists,” said Holley. “We understand the importance that brands and artists play on culture and want to offer solutions that create more authentic ‘music’ moments that move consumers to action.”

“Jeremy has been an amazing partner with us at Warner Music Nashville,” said WMN President and CEO John Esposito. “He has led our digital efforts, helping put WMN at the forefront of the digital space thanks to his forward thinking and creativity. I’ve been supportive of this entrepreneurial concept of his since Jeremy first came to me with the idea earlier in the year. The music industry thrives on entrepreneurs and we look forward to working with Jeremy and his new company. It will benefit all the artists at WMN. I know he will kick ass.”

“FlyteVu is a solution for brands who want to connect with consumers on a deeper level at the intersection of storytelling, music and technology,” said Hutfless. “It’s not about interrupting the pop-culture conversation with a one-off sponsorship; it’s about joining in the conversation and telling an authentic story over time. There is more opportunity for brands in the music space now than ever before, and with our 20-plus years of experience working with artists and brands, we’re excited to help them navigate the landscape and create nontraditional business solutions.”

“We are grateful to Laura for all of her great work on behalf of CAA’s clients,” said John Huie, co-head of CAA Music’s Nashville operations. “We are happy to see Laura follow her passion and thrilled that we will continue to work with her at her new venture, FlyteVu. She will always be a part of the CAA family.”

FlyteVu will be based at the offices of CAA, 401 Commerce St., Penthouse, Nashville, TN 37219, for the short term before moving into its permanent location. The mailing address will be 11 Music Circle S., Nashville, TN 37203, and phone number is (615) 942-0242. For more information on FlyteVu visit FlyteVu.com.

Campbell family at a 2014 documentary celebration. Pictured (L-R): Cal Campbell, Kim Campbell, Scott Borchetta (BMLG), Ashley Campbell, Shannon Campbell. Photo: Rick Diamond

Dot Records has officially announced the signing of Ashley Campbell to its artist roster. Campbell’s first single from the Big Machine Label Group imprint is titled “Remembering,” featured on the I’ll Be Me Soundtrack.

The self-penned tune, centers around the relationship she shares with her father, legendary country artist Glen Campbell and his battle with Alzheimer’s. The singer/songwriter is currently in the studio with producer Buddy Cannon working on her debut album.

Campbell has performed alongside her father for years. During the country legend’s three-year farewell tour, the songstress acted as guitar and banjo player, keyboardist and harmony vocalist. She was also featured on the 2015 soundtrack’s “Home Again.”

Campbell is managed by TK Kimbrell at TKO Artist Management.

Dot Records includes a recording roster of superstar Steven Tyler, Maddie & Tae and rising singer/songwriters Drake White and Tucker Beathard.