
Pictured (L-R): SESAC’s Tim Fink, Steve Rice of CentricSongs, Seth Mosley and SESAC’s John Mullins.
Songwriter Seth Mosley was among those honored last night (March 3) as performing rights organization SESAC feted songwriters and publishers behind some of Contemporary Christian Music’s top songs in 2014. Mosley was named the 2015 Christian Songwriter of the Year. Mosley, who is signed to 2 Hour Songs/CentricSongs, was the songwriter behind several of the evening’s honored songs, including “Fight Song,” recorded by The Almost, “Fix My Eyes” (For King & Country), “He Knows My Name” (Francesca Battistelli), “Let It Be Love” (Family Force 5), “Start A Fire” (Unspoken), “You Won’t Let Go” (Michael W. Smith), and “A Million Miles Away” (Hawk Nelson). He took home 12 performance awards for songs including “All Things Possible” (Mikeschair), “Fighter” (Manafest) and “Outta My Mind” (Anthem Light) among others.
CentricSongs was named the 2015 Christian Publisher of the Year.
Performers included Francesca Battistelli, Unspoken, and Seventh Time Down.
More than 30 songs were acknowledged at the awards dinner which was hosted by SESAC’s Tim Fink and John Mullins. Songs honored during the evening include:
“A Million Miles Away” recorded by Hawk Nelson
Written by Seth Mosley, Aaron Rice, Jonathan Steingard
Published by 2 Hour Songs, Atlantis Underwater Music, CentricSongs, Fairtrade Tunes, Songs of Essbearre, Songs of Third Base, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson
“All Eyes On You” recorded by OBB
Written by Justin Ebach, Jacob Oswald, Nich Oswald, Zach Oswald, Nate Sallie
Published by Bella Muerte, Cup of Dirt Publishing, Curb Congregation Songs, How Do You Like My Publishing, Wordspring Music
“As Winter Stays” recorded by llia
Written by Susana Martinez
Published by llia LLC
“Break The World” recorded by Nine Lashes
Written by Jeremy Dunn, Jared Lankford, Adam Jefferson, Jon Jeffferson, Noah Terrell
Published by Jared Lankford Publishing, JDE, Jeremy Michael Publishing, Moms like Us Too, Nine Lashes Music Group, Thomas Terrell Publishing
“Closer To Your Heart” recorded by Natalie Grant
Written by Natalie Grant
Published by SeeSeeBubba Songs
“Commodity” recorded by Remedy Drive
Written by David Zach, Philip Zach
Published by Clive Staples, The Grid Publishing
“Do Life Big” recorded by Jamie Grace
Written by Jamie Grace
Published by Songs of Third Base, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson
“Don’t Deserve You” recorded by Plumb
Written by Tiffany Arbuckle Lee
Published by Curb Congregation Songs, ShoeCrazy Publishing
“Easy Way Out” recorded by Southbound Fearing
Written by Brady Leonard
Published by Original RCR Music Group
“Faithful” recorded by Hawk Nelson
Written by Jonathan Steingard, Sam Tinnesz
Published by Atlantis Underwater Music, Fairtrade Tunes, Shivel Songs
“Fight Song” recorded by The Almost
Written by Seth Mosley
Published 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs
“Fireblazin’” recorded by Capital Kings
Written by Ben Thompson, Cole Walowac, Jonathan White
Published by Capitol CMG Amplifier, Songs of Third Base, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson
“Fix My Eyes” recorded by For King & Country
Written by Seth Mosley
Published by 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs
“He Knows My Name” recorded by Francesca Battistelli
Written by Seth Mosley
Published by 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs
“Here For A Reason” recorded by Ashes Remain
Written by Justin Ebach
Published by Wordspring Music
“Hope Can Change Everything” recorded by Bart Millard, Francesca Battistelli, Jamie Grace, Jeremy Camp, Matt Maher & Sidewalk Prophets
Written by Justin Ebach
Published by Wordspring Music
“How Can It Be” recorded by Lauren Daigle
Written by Jason Ingram, Paul Mabury
Published by Flychild Publishing, Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
“King Of My Heart” recorded by Love & The Outcome
Written by Jeff Pardo
Published by Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Music, Meaux Jeaux Music
“Lay It Down” recorded by Sanctus Real
Written by Matt Hammitt, Peter Kipley, Chris Rohman
Published by Bluehouse, East Front Music, Meaux Jeaux Music, Songs from the Indigo Room, Stonebrook Music
“Let It Be Love” recorded by Family Force 5
Written by Seth Mosley
Published by 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs
“Lord I’m Ready Now” recorded by Plumb
Written by Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, Luke Sheets
Published by Curb Congregation Songs, ShoeCrazy Publishing, Tunes of Parallel
“Making Me New” recorded by Royal Tailor
Written by Jeff Pardo
Published by Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Music, Meaux Jeaux Music
“Memory” recorded by Decyfer Down
Written by Chris Clonts, Brandon Mills
Published by chrisclontspublishing, Sobx Music `
“My Heart Is Yours” recorded by Passion feat. Kristian Stanfill
Written by Jason Ingram
Published by Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Publishing
“Never Back Down” recorded by Nine Lashes
Written by Jeremy Dunn, Jared Lankford, Adam Jefferson, Jon Jefferson, Noah Terrell
Published by Jared Lankford Publishing, JDE, Jeremy Michael Publishing, Moms Like Us Too, Nine Lashes Music Group, Thomas Terrell Publishing
“Never Too Late” recorded by Kutless
Written by Ian Eskelin
Published by Designer Music, Honest and Popular Songs
“Open Up The Heavens” recorded by Meredith Andrews
Written by Stu Garrard, Jason Ingram
Published by Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, Stugio Music Publishing
“People Like Me” recorded by Mikeschair
Written by Michael Grayson, Jeff Pardo
Published by Curb Congregation Songs, Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Music, Meaux Jeaux Music, Strength to Shout Publishing
“Pushing Back The Dark” recorded by Josh Wilson
Written by Josh Wilson
Published by Meaux Jeaux Music, Rock and a Harding Place
“Radical” recorded by Disciple
Written by Kevin Young
Published by Disciple Rocks Publishing
“Ready Set Go” recorded by Royal Tailor feat. Capital Kings
Written by Jeff Pardo, Cole Walowac
Published by Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Music, Meaux Jeaux Music, Songs of Third Base, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson
“Satisfied” recorded by About A Mile
Written by Casey Brown, Jonathan Smith
Published by Not Just Another Song Publishing, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
“Say Amen” recorded by Finding Favour
Written by Michael Farren
Published by Farren Love and War Publishing, Wordspring Music
“Sovereign Over Us” recorded by Michael W. Smith
Written by Jack Mooring
Published by Meaux Jeaux Music
“Start A Fire” recorded by Unspoken
Written by Seth Mosley
Published by 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs
“The Broken Beautiful” recorded by Ellie Holcomb
Written by Matt Armstrong
Published by FOTS Music, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson, Countless Wonder Publishing
“The One I’m Running To” recorded by 7eventh Time Down
Written by Cliff Williams, Ian Eskelin, Mikey Howard
Published by Aevinesaint Music, Early Service Music, Love Journey Music, Moms Like Us Too, Wordspring Music
“The River” recorded by Decyfer Down
Written by Chris Clonts, Brandon Mills, Joshua Oliver
Published by chrisclontspublishing, Rythmic Publishing, Sobx Music
“Today Is Beautiful” recorded by David Dunn
Written by Sam Tinnesz
Published by Shivel Songs
“Unashamed Of You” recorded by Chris August
Written by Ian Eskelin
Published by Early Service Music, Wordspring Music
“VIP” recorded by Manic Drive feat. Manwell
Written by Michael Cavallo, Shawn Cavallo
Published by Cavallo Publishing, L4M3 Publishing
“We Are The Brave” recorded by Veridia
Written by Brandon Brown, Ian Eskelin, Deena Jakoub
Published by Early Service Music, Wordspring Music
“Where You Belong” recorded by Deep Space Network
Written by Tyler Northrup, Aaron Rayford, Brandon Weadon, Tim Wirtala
Published by MAG Family Publishing
“Who Is Like Our God” recorded by Laura Story
Written by Jason Ingram
Published by Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
“With Every Act Of Love” recorded by Jason Gray
Written by Jason Ingram
Published by Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
“You Carry Me” recorded Moriah Peters
Written by Jeff Pardo
Published by Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Music, Meaux Jeaux Music
“You Won’t Let Go” recorded by Michael W. Smith
Written by Seth Mosley
Published by 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs
Webster Public Relations Adds Three To Artist Roster
/by Jessica NicholsonJohn Berry
Webster Public Relations has signed three veteran performers to its roster for public relations representation. John Berry, Roy Clark, and John Conlee have signed on as the company’s newest clients.
Berry’s radio hits include the chart-topper “Your Love Amazes Me,” as well as hits “Kiss Me In The Car,” “She’s Taken a Shine,” and “Standing On The Edge of Goodbye.”
Berry will soon be releasing a new book entitled Songs and Stories, which will take fans inside the scenes of some of his biggest hits.
Roy Clark
Clark initially found success in the 1960s and 1970s, with songs such as “The Tips Of My Fingers,” and guest appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and The Beverly Hillbillies. In 1969, he teamed with Buck Owens to host the CBS series Hee Haw. Hits including “Come Live With Me” and “Honeymoon Feelin'” followed.
He earned the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year trophy in 1973. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
Conlee began his music career in radio at Nashville’s WLAC-AM in the 1970s. He notched his first hit in 1978 with “Rose Colored Glasses,” followed by “Miss Emily’s Picture,” “Common Man,” “Mama’s Rockin’ Chair,” “Old School,” and more.
John Conlee
He will soon release the sophomore edition of his Classics CD.
Kirt Webster exclaimed, “The Webster brand has always stood for excellence and honor, and how do you get more so than this trio of artists?”
ACM’s Party For A Cause Festival Coming to CBS Television
/by Jessica NicholsonArtists including Dierks Bentley, Clint Black, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Sam Hunt, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Ronnie Milsap, Darius Rucker, Dwight Yoakam, Alabama, Eli Young Band, Florida Georgia Line are already set to take part, with more artists yet to be announced. ACM’s Party For A Cause Festival will begin at 12:00 p.m. on April 17-18, with music from multiple stages, a marketplace with food trucks and vendors, interactive events, and more, leading up to the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which will be broadcast live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, April 19 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS Television Network.
“For the Academy’s milestone anniversary, we wanted more fans than ever to join us in our party and we thought it was a perfect fit to combine the ACM Party for A Cause Festival and our annual CBS special into one historic event,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “Fans and viewers can expect a night of surprises from an all-star lineup of performers who have graced our ACM Awards stage throughout the past 50 years.”
Proceeds from the ACM Party For A Cause will benefit ACM Lifting Lives.
Belmont University, Sea Gayle Music, AIMP Celebrate Pipeline Project 4.0 Success
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Marc Driskill, Executive Director, AIMP; Doug Howard, Dean, Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business (CEMB); Sarah Cates, Director of Development & Industry Relations (CEMB); Anthony Manker, Pipeline 4.0; Alex Marsh, Pipeline 4.0; Hanna Seymour, Coordinator of Student Enrichment (CEMB); David Schrieber, Lecturer of Music Business (CEMB); Drew Ramsey, Instructor of Songwriting (CEMB); James Elliott, Chair of Songwriting (CEMB)
Sea Gayle Music Executive Vice President/General Manager and Executive Director of the Nashville Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Marc Driskill, along with several representatives from Belmont University, including Doug Howard (Dean of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business) and Sarah Cates (Director of Development & Industry Relations), gathered at Nashville venue Citizen on Tuesday, March 3 to celebrate the recent success of Belmont University students involved in research as part of the Belmont Pipeline Project 4.0.
Driskill and Brad Peterson of 5/3 Bank engaged Belmont and the student members of the Belmont Pipeline Project 4.0 this past summer to take a deeper look into the current conversations surrounding copyright laws.
Belmont students Devin Dawson, Anthony Manker and Alex Marsh took the lead in the Belmont Pipeline Project 4.0, interviewing members from different facets of the music industry to get their opinions on the issues and solutions driving the current state of copyrights. “The first week I sat down with them, I told them there wouldn’t be a structure,” said Driskill. “I said, ‘You are going to learn, interview, and come back with your aggregated opinions on this. They went and sat through the copyright roundtables that Belmont University helped set up. They interviewed people across the industry spectrum, including Vincent Candilora at ASCAP, Jody Williams at BMI, others from RIAA, SoundExchange. They interviewed everyone that was a part of this. Kudos to them for the work they did.”
The students shared their research of identifying common patterns between stakeholders and expressed what they thought to be the ‘three keys to licensing reform,’ including efficiency, fair compensation and understanding. The students then submitted a full proposal to the copyright office with their recommendations, in addition to presenting at an open forum to students and the music industry in September 2014. According to Driskill, the copyright office referred to the students’ proposal approximately 12 times in the recent 245-page study Copyright and the Music Marketplace: A Report of the Register of Copyrights.
“I just think that’s a big deal to have taken on a project like this and made an impact in such a short time,” Driskill said. “They worked for most of the summer on this. I and AIMP and 5/3 wanted to take the time to congratulate them on their accomplishments. This project engages the voices of the next generation. These are important voices and we saw that engaging them this way would be beneficial to us all.”
The students’ career plans are varied. Dawson has plans to continue pursuing a career as a songwriter, while Manker aims to become a music publisher, and Marsh has his sights set on law school.
Zac Brown Band Reveals New Album, Tour Launch Set For Nashville
/by Jessica NicholsonZac Brown Band will preview music from the band’s forthcoming album Jekyll + Hyde this weekend, during their first Saturday Night Live performance. The 16-track project will release April 28 on Southern Ground/John Varvatos Records/Big Machine Label Group/Republic Records.
Jekyll+Hyde follows the band’s platinum-selling albums Uncaged, You Get What You Give, and The Foundation, as well as the 2013 project The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1.
In support of the new music, the band will launch its North American tour in familiar territory, beginning at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on May 1. Additional headlining shows are slated for Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, and Citi Field, in addition to several stops at new baseball stadiums, and festivals including Hangout Music Festival and Summerfest.
Zac Brown Band is represented by ROAR, a Beverly Hills-based talent and brand management company. The band is also represented by CAA, public relations firm Shore Fire Media and strategic digital marketing agency Girlilla Marketing.
JEKYLL + HYDE TRACKLIST
1. “Beautiful Drug”
2. “Loving You Easy”
3. “Remedy”
4. “Homegrown”
5. “Mango Tree” (feat. Sara Bareilles)
6. “Heavy Is the Head” (feat. Chris Cornell)
7. “Bittersweet”
8. “Castaway”
9. “Tomorrow Never Comes”
10. “One Day”
11. “Dress Blues”
12. “Young and Wild”
13. “Junkyard”
14. “I’ll Be Your Man” (Song for a Daughter)
15. “Wildfire”
16. “Tomorrow Never Comes” (Acoustic Version)
ZAC BROWN BAND 2015 TOUR DATES
May 1 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
May 7 Raleigh, NC – Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
May 8 Alpharetta, GA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
May 9 Alpharetta, GA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
May 16 Gulf Shores, AL – Hangout Music Festival
May 21 Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
May 22 Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
May 23 Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
May 24 Burgettstown, PA – First Niagara Pavilion
June 4 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
June 5 Virginia Beach, VA – Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
June 6 Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre
June 7 Bangor, ME – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
June 13 Jacksonville, FL – Florida County Superfest
June 27 Ozark, AR – Thunder on the Mountain Festival
June 28 Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
July 3 Denver, CO – Coors Field
July 9 Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
July 10 Boise, ID – Taco Bell Arena
July 11 George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre
July 12 Ridgefield, WA – Amphitheater Northwest
Aug 6 Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Aug 7 Boston, MA – Fenway Park
Aug 8 Boston, MA – Fenway Park
Aug 14 Washington, DC – Nationals Park
Aug 15 Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park
Aug 21 Flushing, NY – Citi Field
Aug 23 Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Sept 6 Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Sept 11 Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field
Sept 12 Detroit, MI – Comerica Park
Sept 19 Del Mar, CA – Kaaboo Music & Arts Festival
Songwriter/Producer Luke Laird Renews with UMPG
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured: Front row (L-R): Beth Laird, co-owner of Creative Nation Music; and Luke Laird. Back row (L-R): Travis Gordon, UMPG Creative Director; Kent Earls, Executive VP/GM of UMPG Nashville; Missy Wilson, UMPG Sr. Creative Director; and Ron Stuve, UMPG VP A&R.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Nashville has renewed its deal with Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Luke Laird, extending his longstanding relationship with the company.
Laird’s exclusive worldwide deal encompasses his entire catalogue as well as future works. Throughout more than a decade with UMPG Nashville as his publisher, Laird has garnered more than 800 credits to his name.
“From his first No. 1 co-written single in 2007 through his 19th No. 1 last week, we have been honored to work with Luke Laird every step of the way. His tireless passion, endless creativity and genre leading songwriting excites the UMPG staff every day. We look forward to what he delivers next!,” said UMPG Nashville Executive Vice President/General Manager Kent Earls.
“I’ve been part of the Universal Music Publishing family for over 10 years and I’m excited to continue the partnership with Kent and the entire team,” Laird said.
Over his career, Luke Laird has co-written 19 No.1 songs on Billboard’s Nashville Country Airplay chart. To date, his songs have contributed to the sales of more than 20 million albums. Laird has penned No.1 hits for a multitude of artists including Luke Bryan (“I See You”), Kenny Chesney (“American Kids”), Lady Antebellum (“Downtown”), Tim McGraw (“One of Those Nights”), Rodney Atkins (“Take a Back Road”), Eric Church (“Give Me Back My Hometown,” “Talladega,” and “Drink in My Hand”), Chris Young (“You”), Carrie Underwood (“Undo It,” “So Small,” “Last Name,” and “Temporary Home”), Brad Paisley (“Beat This Summer”), Sara Evans (“A Little Bit Stronger”), Blake Shelton (“Hillbilly Bone” feat. Trace Adkins), Little Big Town (“Pontoon”), Frankie Ballard (“Sunshine and Whiskey), and Hunter Hayes (“Somebody’s Heartbreak”).
In 2012, Laird received both BMI’s Country Songwriter of the Year award and won the Frances W. Preston Award Song of the Year Award for “Take A Back Road.” In 2014, he received his first Grammy Award in 2014 for co-producing Kacey Musgraves’ album, Same Trailer Different Park. In early 2015, he also received his fourth CMA Triple Play Award for three No.1 singles in a 12-month period.
Laird has worked with such other major artists as Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Ne-Yo, Rascal Flatts, Lee Ann Womack, Amy Grant, Lauren Alaina and Charlotte Church among many others.
Kris Kristofferson, Lady Antebellum, Jason Isbell Set For Skyville Live
/by Jessica NicholsonIn January 2015, Skyville Live brought together Martina McBride, Gladys Knight, and Estelle for an evening of unforgettable music. On Tuesday, April 7, Skyville Live will continue with performances from Kris Kristofferson, Lady Antebellum, and Jason Isbell. The concert will be streamed exclusively online at skyvillelive.com, beginning at 7 p.m. CT.
Skyville Live is a series of monthly music events featuring collaborations from great artists from all generations and all music genres. Each episode filmed in front of a live studio audience from the Skyville Live headquarters located in Nashville, Tenn. For more information and to sign up to watch the show visit SkyvilleLive.com.
Recorded with full HD video, shows are live-streamed exclusively to online viewers around the world.
Artist Updates: Tim McGraw, Lee Ann Womack, John King
/by Jessica NicholsonTim McGraw Adds Nashville Date to Shotgun Rider Tour
Tim McGraw. Photo: Big Machine Label Group
Tim McGraw recently announced he will make his solo return to Nashville after six years with the addition of an Aug. 15 concert at Bridgestone Arena to his previously announced Shotgun Rider Tour.
McGraw will launch the tour in June, with musical support from Billy Currington and Chase Bryant.
Lee Ann Womack to Hold Three-Night Run at Nashville’s City Winery
Lee Ann Womack
Lee Ann Womack was recently slated to perform at City Winery in Nashville on Feb. 6, though the two sold-out concerts were canceled due to ice and snow.
The singer isn’t leaving fans in the lurch. She will perform three shows at City Winery on April 6-8. Details for ticket holders are being resolved.
Tickets available to VinoFile members today, while public onsale Thursday at 3 p.m. CST. Check LeeAnnWomack.com or citywinery.com/nashville.
John King Puckers Up at CRS
John King had some fun with radio staffers during Black River Entertainment’s cocktail reception last week at Nashville’s Country Radio Seminar.
John King with radio staffers at CRS.
Nashville Public Television Airs Dailey & Vincent Concert Special
BMI Honors KC And The Sunshine Band
/by Troy_StephensonHarry Wayne “KC” Casey and BMI’s David Preston. Photo: Jeremy Westby
KC and The Sunshine Band were honored on Tuesday March 3 by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), recognizing their long-standing career and outstanding contributions to the music industry through iconic hits.
The band’s frontman, Harry Wayne “KC” Casey was present at the BMI offices in Nashville, Tenn., to accept the coveted awards from BMI Director and Writer Publisher, David Preston.
Among the honors garnered were seven (7) Pop Awards, four (4) million performance certificates, two (2) R&B Awards, two (2) two-million performance certificates, and one (1) Urban Award. The accolades span the years from 1974 to 2013 — the latest in which they won their most recent recognition, an Urban Award, for “Pop That.” BMI first recognized their musical contributions in 1974 with a two million performance certificate and Pop Award for international No. 1 smash, “Rock Your Baby.”
“If you take a song, of a normal length, and you play it back-to-back, it takes it over six years to reach a million performances. Today, we present KC with certificates representing over eight million performances — a remarkable feat,” said Preston.
KC added, “It puts a smile of my face to know that my music has made such an impact over the years. I created dance music to make people happy, and it turns out that it’s made me pretty happy, too!”
KC and The Sunshine Band’s new album, Feeling You! The 60s, is available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon now, and will be available in music stores nationwide and worldwide digital realms Tuesday, March 10.
BMI Award certificates for KC and the Sunshine Band. Photo: Jeremy Westby
Industry Ink: Sandbox Entertainment, The Mastercasters, BBR Music Group
/by Jessica NicholsonSandbox Entertainment Moves To New Location
Sandbox Entertainment represents artists including Shania Twain, Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, and Dan+Shay.
Pitch Group The Mastercasters Work with Ronnie Dunn
Pictured (L-R): Round Hill’s Mark Brown, ATM’s Alex Torrez, Nash Icon’s Ronnie Dunn, AAM/TLM’s Leslie T. DiPiero, Disney’s Patrick Clifford. (Not pictured): Ole’s John Ozier.
Recently formed pitch group The Mastercasters recently met with Nash Icon artist Ronnie Dunn to pitch songs for his upcoming album. The Mastercasters target pitch songs from catalogs including songs from writers such as Craig Wiseman, Bob DiPiero, Angaleena Presley, Marv Green, Rodney Clawson, Tyler Farr, and others.
BBR Music Group’s Red Bow Records Adds Promotion Coordinator
Red Bow Records Promotion staffers
BBR Music Group’s Red Bow Records has added Bill Snickers as Promotion Coordinator. Snickers will assist with promotion duties and will report to Red Bow VP, Promotion Renee Leymon.
“It’s such an incredible opportunity to work for Red Bow Records and BBR Music Group,” said Snickers. “We have an amazing roster of artists and I’m really excited to be a part of the team.”
Leymon added, “The RED BOW girls are excited to finally have some testosterone on the team!”
Snickers can be reached at bill@redbowrecords.com and at 615-610-2127.
Catch This Music Promotes Allen to Head Engineer
Zach Allen
Catch This Music has promoted Zach Allen as the new Head Engineer of their recording studio, which is located on Music Row.
“It is a huge honor to be a part of such a well versed musical family,” Allen said. “Clients and I have been blown away by the quality of the recordings we are getting from the CTM studios, as well as the warm feeling you receive the moment you enter the building. I’m really excited about continuing to implement my recording philosophies into our company.”
SESAC Names Seth Mosley as 2015 Christian Songwriter of the Year
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): SESAC’s Tim Fink, Steve Rice of CentricSongs, Seth Mosley and SESAC’s John Mullins.
Songwriter Seth Mosley was among those honored last night (March 3) as performing rights organization SESAC feted songwriters and publishers behind some of Contemporary Christian Music’s top songs in 2014. Mosley was named the 2015 Christian Songwriter of the Year. Mosley, who is signed to 2 Hour Songs/CentricSongs, was the songwriter behind several of the evening’s honored songs, including “Fight Song,” recorded by The Almost, “Fix My Eyes” (For King & Country), “He Knows My Name” (Francesca Battistelli), “Let It Be Love” (Family Force 5), “Start A Fire” (Unspoken), “You Won’t Let Go” (Michael W. Smith), and “A Million Miles Away” (Hawk Nelson). He took home 12 performance awards for songs including “All Things Possible” (Mikeschair), “Fighter” (Manafest) and “Outta My Mind” (Anthem Light) among others.
CentricSongs was named the 2015 Christian Publisher of the Year.
Performers included Francesca Battistelli, Unspoken, and Seventh Time Down.
More than 30 songs were acknowledged at the awards dinner which was hosted by SESAC’s Tim Fink and John Mullins. Songs honored during the evening include:
“A Million Miles Away” recorded by Hawk Nelson
Written by Seth Mosley, Aaron Rice, Jonathan Steingard
Published by 2 Hour Songs, Atlantis Underwater Music, CentricSongs, Fairtrade Tunes, Songs of Essbearre, Songs of Third Base, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson
“All Eyes On You” recorded by OBB
Written by Justin Ebach, Jacob Oswald, Nich Oswald, Zach Oswald, Nate Sallie
Published by Bella Muerte, Cup of Dirt Publishing, Curb Congregation Songs, How Do You Like My Publishing, Wordspring Music
“As Winter Stays” recorded by llia
Written by Susana Martinez
Published by llia LLC
“Break The World” recorded by Nine Lashes
Written by Jeremy Dunn, Jared Lankford, Adam Jefferson, Jon Jeffferson, Noah Terrell
Published by Jared Lankford Publishing, JDE, Jeremy Michael Publishing, Moms like Us Too, Nine Lashes Music Group, Thomas Terrell Publishing
“Closer To Your Heart” recorded by Natalie Grant
Written by Natalie Grant
Published by SeeSeeBubba Songs
“Commodity” recorded by Remedy Drive
Written by David Zach, Philip Zach
Published by Clive Staples, The Grid Publishing
“Do Life Big” recorded by Jamie Grace
Written by Jamie Grace
Published by Songs of Third Base, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson
“Don’t Deserve You” recorded by Plumb
Written by Tiffany Arbuckle Lee
Published by Curb Congregation Songs, ShoeCrazy Publishing
“Easy Way Out” recorded by Southbound Fearing
Written by Brady Leonard
Published by Original RCR Music Group
“Faithful” recorded by Hawk Nelson
Written by Jonathan Steingard, Sam Tinnesz
Published by Atlantis Underwater Music, Fairtrade Tunes, Shivel Songs
“Fight Song” recorded by The Almost
Written by Seth Mosley
Published 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs
“Fireblazin’” recorded by Capital Kings
Written by Ben Thompson, Cole Walowac, Jonathan White
Published by Capitol CMG Amplifier, Songs of Third Base, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson
“Fix My Eyes” recorded by For King & Country
Written by Seth Mosley
Published by 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs
“He Knows My Name” recorded by Francesca Battistelli
Written by Seth Mosley
Published by 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs
“Here For A Reason” recorded by Ashes Remain
Written by Justin Ebach
Published by Wordspring Music
“Hope Can Change Everything” recorded by Bart Millard, Francesca Battistelli, Jamie Grace, Jeremy Camp, Matt Maher & Sidewalk Prophets
Written by Justin Ebach
Published by Wordspring Music
“How Can It Be” recorded by Lauren Daigle
Written by Jason Ingram, Paul Mabury
Published by Flychild Publishing, Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
“King Of My Heart” recorded by Love & The Outcome
Written by Jeff Pardo
Published by Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Music, Meaux Jeaux Music
“Lay It Down” recorded by Sanctus Real
Written by Matt Hammitt, Peter Kipley, Chris Rohman
Published by Bluehouse, East Front Music, Meaux Jeaux Music, Songs from the Indigo Room, Stonebrook Music
“Let It Be Love” recorded by Family Force 5
Written by Seth Mosley
Published by 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs
“Lord I’m Ready Now” recorded by Plumb
Written by Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, Luke Sheets
Published by Curb Congregation Songs, ShoeCrazy Publishing, Tunes of Parallel
“Making Me New” recorded by Royal Tailor
Written by Jeff Pardo
Published by Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Music, Meaux Jeaux Music
“Memory” recorded by Decyfer Down
Written by Chris Clonts, Brandon Mills
Published by chrisclontspublishing, Sobx Music `
“My Heart Is Yours” recorded by Passion feat. Kristian Stanfill
Written by Jason Ingram
Published by Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Publishing
“Never Back Down” recorded by Nine Lashes
Written by Jeremy Dunn, Jared Lankford, Adam Jefferson, Jon Jefferson, Noah Terrell
Published by Jared Lankford Publishing, JDE, Jeremy Michael Publishing, Moms Like Us Too, Nine Lashes Music Group, Thomas Terrell Publishing
“Never Too Late” recorded by Kutless
Written by Ian Eskelin
Published by Designer Music, Honest and Popular Songs
“Open Up The Heavens” recorded by Meredith Andrews
Written by Stu Garrard, Jason Ingram
Published by Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, Stugio Music Publishing
“People Like Me” recorded by Mikeschair
Written by Michael Grayson, Jeff Pardo
Published by Curb Congregation Songs, Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Music, Meaux Jeaux Music, Strength to Shout Publishing
“Pushing Back The Dark” recorded by Josh Wilson
Written by Josh Wilson
Published by Meaux Jeaux Music, Rock and a Harding Place
“Radical” recorded by Disciple
Written by Kevin Young
Published by Disciple Rocks Publishing
“Ready Set Go” recorded by Royal Tailor feat. Capital Kings
Written by Jeff Pardo, Cole Walowac
Published by Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Music, Meaux Jeaux Music, Songs of Third Base, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson
“Satisfied” recorded by About A Mile
Written by Casey Brown, Jonathan Smith
Published by Not Just Another Song Publishing, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
“Say Amen” recorded by Finding Favour
Written by Michael Farren
Published by Farren Love and War Publishing, Wordspring Music
“Sovereign Over Us” recorded by Michael W. Smith
Written by Jack Mooring
Published by Meaux Jeaux Music
“Start A Fire” recorded by Unspoken
Written by Seth Mosley
Published by 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs
“The Broken Beautiful” recorded by Ellie Holcomb
Written by Matt Armstrong
Published by FOTS Music, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson, Countless Wonder Publishing
“The One I’m Running To” recorded by 7eventh Time Down
Written by Cliff Williams, Ian Eskelin, Mikey Howard
Published by Aevinesaint Music, Early Service Music, Love Journey Music, Moms Like Us Too, Wordspring Music
“The River” recorded by Decyfer Down
Written by Chris Clonts, Brandon Mills, Joshua Oliver
Published by chrisclontspublishing, Rythmic Publishing, Sobx Music
“Today Is Beautiful” recorded by David Dunn
Written by Sam Tinnesz
Published by Shivel Songs
“Unashamed Of You” recorded by Chris August
Written by Ian Eskelin
Published by Early Service Music, Wordspring Music
“VIP” recorded by Manic Drive feat. Manwell
Written by Michael Cavallo, Shawn Cavallo
Published by Cavallo Publishing, L4M3 Publishing
“We Are The Brave” recorded by Veridia
Written by Brandon Brown, Ian Eskelin, Deena Jakoub
Published by Early Service Music, Wordspring Music
“Where You Belong” recorded by Deep Space Network
Written by Tyler Northrup, Aaron Rayford, Brandon Weadon, Tim Wirtala
Published by MAG Family Publishing
“Who Is Like Our God” recorded by Laura Story
Written by Jason Ingram
Published by Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
“With Every Act Of Love” recorded by Jason Gray
Written by Jason Ingram
Published by Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing
“You Carry Me” recorded Moriah Peters
Written by Jeff Pardo
Published by Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Music, Meaux Jeaux Music
“You Won’t Let Go” recorded by Michael W. Smith
Written by Seth Mosley
Published by 2 Hour Songs, CentricSongs