The Oak Ridge Boys will embark on their 26th annual Christmas Night Out Tour on Nov. 17 in Branson, Missouri. With more than two dozen stops, the tour will conclude on Dec. 23 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
“There is nothing quite like an Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show. This tour has become an Oak Ridge Boys tradition and is a tremendous experience for the entire family. With a revamped stage and a fresh approach, this year’s show will be a dynamic mix of music representing every aspect of Christmas from presents and snow, to romance and Santa Claus, on to the real meaning of the season celebrating the birth of Jesus,” said The Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall.
“Folks can expect to hear old favorites like ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Jingle Bells’ mixed with some very poignant newer songs like ‘Getting Ready for A Baby’ and ‘Mary Did You Know.’ A highlight of the evening is the much-loved ‘rocking chair’ segment where each Boy rocks by the fireplace and shares personal thoughts about Christmas. So we hope you’ll come out and see us… and Merry Christmas!” Bonsall added.
The group will be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this month.
Christmas Night Out Tour dates are listed below:
Nov. 17-19: Branson, Mo.; The Oak Ridge Boys Theatre
Nov .21: Canton, Ohio; Canton Palace Theatre
Nov. 22: Newport News, Va.; Ferguson Center For The Arts
Nov. 24: Portsmouth, Ohio; Vern Riffe Center For The Arts
Nov. 27: Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Paramount Theater
Nov. 28: Sioux Falls, S.D.; Washington Pavilion
Nov. 29: Des Moines, Iowa; Hoyt Sherman Place
Nov. 30: Topeka, Kan.; Topeka Performing Arts Center
Dec. 1: Cheyenne, Wyo.; Cheyenne Civic Center
Dec. 2: Colorado Springs, Co.; Pikes Peak Center
Dec. 3: Richfield, Utah; Sevier Valley Center
Dec. 4: Boise, Idaho; Morrison Center at Boise State University
Dec. 5: Kennewick, Wash.; Toyota Center
Dec. 6: Lewiston, Idaho; Clearwater River Casino Event
Dec. 7: Spokane, Wash.; INB Performing Arts Center
Dec. 8: Eugene, Ore.; Hult Center
Dec. 10: Shelton, Wash.; Little Creek Casino Resort
Dec. 11-12: Lincoln City, Ore.; Chinook Winds Casino
Dec. 13: Redding, Calif. Redding Convention Center
Dec. 15: Deadwood, S.D.; Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel
Dec. 16: Saint Joseph, Mo.; Civic Arena
Dec. 17: Paducah, Ky.; Carson Center
Dec. 18: Manistee, Mich.; Little River Casino Resort
Dec. 19: Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Crystal Grand Music Theatre
Dec. 20: Merrillville, Ind.; Star Plaza Theatre
Dec. 21: Evansville, Ind.; Old National Events Plaza
Dec. 22: Atlanta, Ga.; Philips Arena
Dec. 23: Nashville, Tenn.; Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Hill Entertainment Group Adds Michael Sloane
/by Troy_StephensonMichael Sloane
Hill Entertainment Group has announced that Michael Sloane has joined the entertainment, management and solutions company.
Sloane will oversee Hill Entertainment Group’s digital marketing strategy as the company joins the increasing number of management firms to add digital to its menu of in-house services.
“We are excited to have Michael Sloane join the Hill Entertainment team to head up our digital strategy and initiatives,” said founder Greg Hill, “In our changing marketplace, management companies need to offer more and more services that play on our brand building expertise. Sloane’s experience speaks for itself and is a great addition to our team.
A former Director of Interactive at Big Machine Label Group, Sloane worked with artists such as Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw and Florida Georgia Line and was involved with campaigns for major pop stars from all genres while working for echomusic and later Live Nation.
“I’ve worked with Greg in several capacities over my career and have always been struck by his unique perspective on the industry,” says Sloane. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to join Hill Entertainment Group and look forward to driving innovation on behalf of his clients.”
Hill Entertainment Group currently represents recording artists Jana Kramer, Rodney Atkins, The Swon Brothers and Naomi Judd, as well as LANco and Legendary Coaches.
Attorney Wayne R. Halper Joins Cole Law Group
/by Jessica NicholsonWayne R. Halper
Music attorney Wayne R. Halper has joined Cole Law Group as Senior Attorney and head of the firm’s Entertainment Law Practice Group.
Wayne will maintain an office at 33 Music Square West, Suite 108A, in Nashville, and at Cole Law Group, 750 Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027.
“Wayne is one of the top media and entertainment lawyers in the industry, and his in-depth knowledge of the legal challenges that artists and entertainment companies face will make him a great asset to the firm and our clients,” said Todd G. Cole, founder of Cole Law Group. “His arrival demonstrates CLG’s commitment to actively expand our media and entertainment resources and to serve companies and individuals across all sectors of the entertainment industry.”
Halper was the first in-house attorney at a major record label in Nashville (at Capitol Nashville) and rose to the position of General Manager/Head of Label Operations for DreamWorks Records Nashville, a division of DreamWorks SKG, the entertainment studio launched in 1994 by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen.
At Cole Law Group, Wayne concentrates his practice in the music, film, television, and publishing industries, representing such clients as independent record labels, musicians, composers, actors, authors, content providers, independent film producers and media companies. He advises complex contract negotiations, literary or songwriting publications, copyright/trademark protections, licensing creative properties, licensing infringements, pursuing claims for the non-payment of royalties and residuals, and other strategic transactional and litigation matters. He also counsels individuals in all areas of entertainment industry awareness and acts as business/project manager for those seeking to market, promote, and exploit their intellectual property.
“For some time now I have envisioned an organization in Nashville that could integrate the artistic, legal, and business needs of our creative community,” stated Halper. “My background coupled with the broad spectrum practice areas and brilliant capabilities of my colleagues at Cole Law Group will enable our firm to provide the Nashville entertainment industry with 360 degrees of premier legal service.”
Halper can be reached at 615-429-8500 and by email at wayne@waynehalper.com as well as at whalper@colelawgrouppc.com.
BMI Teams With AT&T For New Songwriter Event, Writing Area
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured: (L-R) BMI’s Jody Williams and Mason Hunter, AT&T’s Bart Peters, BMI songwriter Michael Ray, AT&T’s Jennifer Miles and Tom Sauer and BMI’s Leslie Roberts.
BMI recently hosted “Nashville’s Next Big Wave,” a mixer for BMI writers who have just signed their first publishing deal. The mixer was presented by AT&T’s on-demand music channel “Country Deep.” Writers in attendance included Drew Castleberry (signed to Tree Vibez Music) and Jody Stevens and Jon Langston (both signed to Sony/ATV). Hosted by BMI’s Director, Writer-Publisher Relations, Leslie Roberts, the event was designed to bring newly-signed writers together to make friends, set up potential co-writes and simply become familiar with one another.
BMI songwriter Michael Ray, who recently celebrated his first No. 1 single “Kiss You In the Morning,” was on hand to provide words of encouragement to the more than 100 attendees, including the many freshly-signed writers.
“It was an honor to be asked by my BMI family to talk with the new songwriters and the future of our industry,” said Ray. “Country Deep has been such a great partner to me and it’s so exciting that they have teamed up with BMI to create these amazing writing rooms for all the BMI writers; I can’t wait to get in there and start writing.”
During the mixer, BMI and AT&T announced a new relationship, focusing on developing BMI writers into country music’s next stars. The newly-decorated songwriter rooms and the hallway between them will be known as the “Country Deep Songwriter Wing.” The rooms offer pianos, other instruments and a near-endless supply of coffee.
“We are excited about this new relationship with BMI in our continued efforts to support the Country Deep platform,” said Tom Sauer, Vice President, video development for AT&T. “We look forward to expanding our ongoing initiatives – from the artists we highlight every day on Country Deep to the songwriters creating the music.”
“AT&T, with its unique channel ‘Country Deep,’ is an exciting platform that has often supported our affiliates through special concerts, events and on-air performance opportunities,” said Mason Hunter, BMI’s Executive Director, Strategic Partnership. “I’m thrilled ‘Country Deep’ is supporting BMI and our mission to help songwriters hone their talents. BMI is pleased to have ‘Country Deep’ featured in our songwriter rooms and look forward to expanding this long term relationship.”
Writer rooms are available to BMI members only by appointment and inquiries should be directed to WritersRooms@bmi.com.
ACM Announces Voting Timeline For Academy of Country Music Awards
/by Jessica NicholsonNew membership applications and existing membership renewals must be completed by 3 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. CT on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 for members to be eligible to vote during the 2016 Awards cycle.
The ballot timeline for professional members is as follows:
Nomination Round Ballot Opens – Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Nomination Round Ballot Closes – Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Second Round Ballot Opens – Monday, January 11, 2016
Second Round Ballot Closes – Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Final Round Ballot Opens – Monday, February 29, 2016
Final Round Ballot Closes – Monday, March 7, 2016
Trevecca Nazarene University Forms Advisory Board For Proposed Songwriting Program
/by Jessica NicholsonOn the back row (L-R): Bart Herbison, Ralph Murphy, Mike Meade, Dave Clark, David Diehl Front row (L-R):Devon O’Day, Debbie Zavitson, Kim McLean, Erika Wollam Nichols, Pamela Lewis. Not Pictured: Dann Huff and Benji Cowart
Nashville-based Trevecca Nazarene University’s Department of Music has formed a new advisory board for a proposed songwriting certificate program.
The two-year songwriting program will focus on developing musical talent and understanding, as well as skills to navigate the music industry.
The songwriting advisory board members include:
Dave Clark, the creative director for Lillenas Music Publishing, producer of two Grammy®-nominated projects, and a well-known songwriter.
Benji Cowart, worship leader for more than 15 years, serving alongside his wife, Jenna. Their songwriting credits include songs for Big Daddy Weave and Ben Catelone.
David Diehl, director of Trevecca’s music business program and a member of the faculty at Trevecca’s Skinner School of Business and Technology. He also serves as senior vice president of Provident Music Group and has worked with artists such as Casting Crowns, Third Day and Michael W. Smith during his 20 years in the industry.
Bart Herbison, the executive director of the National Songwriters Association. He previously worked as a journalist and was instrumental in the passage of the Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act, which helped songwriters get royalties when their music was purchased through subscription services.
Dann Huff, formerly of the Christian rock band Whiteheart, the rock band Giant, and has played guitar in sessions with the likes of Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, and Celine Dion. He has also worked as a producer for Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, and Brantley Gilbert, among others. He is a two-time CMA Musician of the Year.
Pamela Lewis, founder and president of PLA Media, a marketing and PR firm. She was a member of the team that launched MTV and has worked with clients ranging from Dolly Parton and the Judds to Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks.
Mike Meade, vice president of Buddy Lee Attractions, where he leads the agency’s speaker and guest appearance division. He has also worked with TLE, Tracy Lawrence’s management company, and at his own company, The Meade Group.
Ralph Murphy, artist, author, and songwriter. He has written hit songs for Crystal Gayle, Don Williams, Ronnie Milsap, and Randy Travis. He works with ASCAP to facilitate workshops for songwriters as well as protect songwriters’ rights. He is the author of Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting.
Devon O’Day, radio broadcaster known for her work with Gerry House and the House Foundation. A voice professional, she has been the voice of Hilton Hotels, KFC, and was the announcer for the Dove Awards for nine years. She is also a songwriter, with songs recorded by George Strait, Trace Adkins, Lee Ann Womack, and others. She owns Hippie Chick Twang Media, has written six books, and narrated more than 20 audio books for Harper Collins.
Diehl and Kim McClean (Trevecca alumna and songwriter) will serve as moderators for the advisory board. McClean also teaches songwriting at Trevecca.
“Students will learn the practical skills they need as songwriters,” said Diehl. “In addition, they’ll also have the experiences they need to connect to the industry.”
Artist Updates: George Strait, Rachele Lynae, Pistol Annies, Morgan Myles, Dierks Bentley, Dailey & Vincent
/by Jessica NicholsonGeorge 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.”
Jana Kramer To Release Sophomore Project on Friday
/by Eric T. ParkerJana Kramer will release thirty one, her 11-track sophomore album with Elektra/WAR on Friday, Oct. 9.
Kramer co-wrote six of the tracks. Additional writers on the project include Maddie & Tae, Jamie Lynn Spears and Alyssa Bonagura. Kramer worked with producer Scott Hendricks. The lead single is “I Got The Boy.”
An exclusive album preview is available from Pure Silk Shave with an exclusive track not for sale titled, “Hey Hey, Kiss Kiss.” Pre-orders are a immediately available with a thirty one Intro Pack (19.99) including a digital and physical album, select immediate download tracks and an autographed poster (limited to the first 250 purchasers). A Deluxe Pack ($39.99) includes the same as the Intro Pack, in addition to a tee shirt and a now sold-out Snapchat option.
A pregnant Kramer will be traversing the country from New York to California to Florida through November (full dates below).
thirty one Track Listing:
1. Boomerang (Chad Carlson, Maddie Marlow, Taylor Dye, Aaron Scherz)
2. Don’t Touch My Radio (Jana Kramer, Blair Daly, Catt Gravitt)
3. I Got The Boy (Tim Nichols, Connie Harrington, Jamie Lynn Spears)
4. Pop That Bottle (Kramer, Phil Barton, Lindsay Rimes, Michael Hughes)
5. Love (Catt Gravitt, Jimmy Robbins)
6. Circles (Brandon Hood, Alyssa Bonagura, Jeffrey Steele)
7. Bullet (Kramer, Catt Gravitt, Marti Frederiksen)
8. Dance In The Rain (Kramer, Emily Shackleton, Phil Barton, Lindsay Rimes)
9. Said No One Ever (Nicolle Galyon, Natalie Hemby, busbee)
10. Just Like In The Movies (Kramer, Gravitt, Brian Kierulf)
11. Last Song (Kramer, Robbins, Gravitt)
Jana Kramer Tour Dates
Oct. 07 – Blarney’s Twisted Irish Pub, Harrisburg, Pa.
Oct. 08 – Patchogue Theatre For The Performing Arts, New York, N.Y.
Oct. 09 – Maryland Live! Casion – Rams Head Center Stage, Baltimore, Md.
Oct. 10 – Scope, Norfolk, Va.
Oct. 16 – Red Rock Saloon, Madison, Wis.
Oct. 17 – Red Rock Saloon, Milwaukee, Wis.
Oct. 20 – B 93.9’S Bra-Country, Raleigh, N.C.
Oct. 21 – Visalia Fox Theater, Visalia, Calif.
Oct. 22 – Rodeo Club, San Jose, Calif.
Oct. 23 – Ace Of Spades, Sacramento, Calif.
Nov. 06 – Florida Veteran Field, Gainesville, Fla.
Nov. 17 – James Brown Arena, Augusta, Ga.
Nov. 19 – Coyote Joe’s, Shelby Twp, Mich.
Nov. 20 – Firekeepers, Battle Creek, Mich.
Nov. 21 – Belterra Resort & Casino, Florence, Ind.
Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominates Nashville Writers
/by Craig_ShelburneSix legendary country songwriters are on the 2016 ballot for the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which recognizes talent from across all musical genres.
Dallas Frazier (“Elvira,” “There Goes My Everything”), John D. Loudermilk (“Abilene,” “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye”), Bob McDill (“Amanda,” “Gone Country”) and Curly Putman (“He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Green Green Grass of Home”) are nominated in the non-performing songwriters category.
In addition, Tom T. Hall (“Harper Valley P.T.A.,” “I Love”) is nominated in the performing songwriters category, while Roger Miller (“King of the Road,” “Dang Me”) is in the deceased songwriters category.
Eligible voting members will have until Dec. 11 to turn in ballots with their choices of three nominees from a non-performing category, two from a performing category and one from a deceased category. Inductions will take place on June 9, 2016, in New York City.
Read the full list of nominees.
The Oak Ridge Boys Announce 26th Annual Christmas Tour
/by Craig_ShelburneThe Oak Ridge Boys will embark on their 26th annual Christmas Night Out Tour on Nov. 17 in Branson, Missouri. With more than two dozen stops, the tour will conclude on Dec. 23 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
“There is nothing quite like an Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show. This tour has become an Oak Ridge Boys tradition and is a tremendous experience for the entire family. With a revamped stage and a fresh approach, this year’s show will be a dynamic mix of music representing every aspect of Christmas from presents and snow, to romance and Santa Claus, on to the real meaning of the season celebrating the birth of Jesus,” said The Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall.
“Folks can expect to hear old favorites like ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Jingle Bells’ mixed with some very poignant newer songs like ‘Getting Ready for A Baby’ and ‘Mary Did You Know.’ A highlight of the evening is the much-loved ‘rocking chair’ segment where each Boy rocks by the fireplace and shares personal thoughts about Christmas. So we hope you’ll come out and see us… and Merry Christmas!” Bonsall added.
The group will be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this month.
Christmas Night Out Tour dates are listed below:
Nov. 17-19: Branson, Mo.; The Oak Ridge Boys Theatre
Nov .21: Canton, Ohio; Canton Palace Theatre
Nov. 22: Newport News, Va.; Ferguson Center For The Arts
Nov. 24: Portsmouth, Ohio; Vern Riffe Center For The Arts
Nov. 27: Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Paramount Theater
Nov. 28: Sioux Falls, S.D.; Washington Pavilion
Nov. 29: Des Moines, Iowa; Hoyt Sherman Place
Nov. 30: Topeka, Kan.; Topeka Performing Arts Center
Dec. 1: Cheyenne, Wyo.; Cheyenne Civic Center
Dec. 2: Colorado Springs, Co.; Pikes Peak Center
Dec. 3: Richfield, Utah; Sevier Valley Center
Dec. 4: Boise, Idaho; Morrison Center at Boise State University
Dec. 5: Kennewick, Wash.; Toyota Center
Dec. 6: Lewiston, Idaho; Clearwater River Casino Event
Dec. 7: Spokane, Wash.; INB Performing Arts Center
Dec. 8: Eugene, Ore.; Hult Center
Dec. 10: Shelton, Wash.; Little Creek Casino Resort
Dec. 11-12: Lincoln City, Ore.; Chinook Winds Casino
Dec. 13: Redding, Calif. Redding Convention Center
Dec. 15: Deadwood, S.D.; Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel
Dec. 16: Saint Joseph, Mo.; Civic Arena
Dec. 17: Paducah, Ky.; Carson Center
Dec. 18: Manistee, Mich.; Little River Casino Resort
Dec. 19: Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Crystal Grand Music Theatre
Dec. 20: Merrillville, Ind.; Star Plaza Theatre
Dec. 21: Evansville, Ind.; Old National Events Plaza
Dec. 22: Atlanta, Ga.; Philips Arena
Dec. 23: Nashville, Tenn.; Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Industry Ink: ACM, Catch This Music, Wortman Works Media & Marketing, Anastasia Brown
/by Jessica NicholsonJake 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 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
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