Entertainer of the Year Nominees
The Academy of Country Music began revealing the final nominees this morning (Friday, Jan. 30) for the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards, via its social media outlets.
Miranda Lambert is this year’s leading nominee, with eight nominations, including an Entertainer of the Year nod. She picked up her ninth nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year; she is the current record holder for the most consecutive wins in that category.
Dierks Bentley received seven nominations, followed Florida Georgia Line with five nominations. Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Kenny Chesney each earned four nominations, while Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean and Kacey Musgraves earned three apiece.
Rounding out the coveted Entertainer of the Year category are Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, and legendary entertainer Garth Brooks. Brooks holds the record for the most number of wins in this category. If he wins, it will mark his seventh Entertainer win. This also marks the first Entertainer nomination for Florida Georgia Line.
Dierks Bentley cements his first Single Record of the Year and Video of the Year nominations, both for “Drunk On A Plane.” He is also up for Vocal Event of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year (for Riser), and is nominated twice in the Song of the Year category for “I Hold On,” as both songwriter and artist.
First-time ACM nominees this year include Jaren Johnston (two nominations: Album of the Year, producer for Dierks Bentley’s Riser and Vocal Event of the Year, for “The South”), Chris Stapleton (nominated as a songwriter in the Song of the Year category for “Drink A Beer”), Brothers Osborne (Vocal Duo of the Year), Maddie & Tae (Vocal Duo of the Year), The Cadillac Three (Vocal Event of the Year for “The South”), and The Swon Brothers ( Vocal Duo of the Year).
The awards show will take place April 19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan return to co-host the event.
Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Garth Brooks
Luke Bryan
Miranda Lambert
Florida Georgia Line
Vocal Event of the Year
Lonely Tonight – Blake Shelton Featuring Ashley Monroe, Producer: Scott Hendricks, Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
Meanwhile Back At Mama’s – Tim McGraw Featuring Faith Hill, Producers: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw, Record Label: Big Machine Records
Somethin’ Bad – Miranda Lambert Duet With Carrie Underwood, Producers: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf, Record Label: RCA Nashville
The South – The Cadillac Three Featuring Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley & Mike Eli, Producers: Dann Huff, Justin Niebank, Record Label: Big Machine Records
This Is How We Roll – Florida Georgia Line Featuring Luke Bryan, Producer: Joey Moi, Record Label: Republic Nashville
Video of the Year
American Kids – Kenny Chesney. Director: Shaun Silva, Producer: Don Lepore
Cop Car – Keith Urban, Director: John Urbano, Producer: Michelle Abnet
Drunk On A Plane – Dierks Bentley, Director: Wes Edwards, Producer: Clarke Gallivan
I’m Not Gonna Miss You – Glen Campbell, Director: James Keach, Producer: Julian Raymond
Somethin’ Bad – Miranda Lambert Duet With Carrie Underwood, Director: Trey Fanjoy, Producer: Trent Hardville
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
Male Vocalist of the Year (tie)
Jason Aldean
Dierks Bentley
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Female Vocalist of the Year
Brandy Clark
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
The Swon Brothers
New Artist of the Year (currently open for fan voting)
Brett Eldredge
Tyler Farr
Sam Hunt
Kip Moore
Thomas Rhett
Chase Rice
Cole Swindell
Dan + Shay
Album of the Year
Old Boots, New Dirt, Jason Aldean
Producer: Michael Knox
Record Label: Broken Bow Records
Pain Killer, Little Big Town
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
Platinum, Miranda Lambert
Producers: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf
Record Label: RCA Nashville
Riser, Dierks Bentley
Producers: Ross Copperman, Jaren Johnston
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
The Outsiders, Eric Church
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: EMI Records Nashville
Single Record of the Year (awarded to artist/producers/record company)
“American Kids” Kenny Chesney
Producers: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
Record Label: Blue Chair Records/Columbia Nashville
“Automatic” Miranda Lambert
Producers: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf
Record Label: RCA Nashville
“Dirt” Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Joey Moi
Record Label: Republic Nashville
“Drunk On A Plane” Dierks Bentley
Producer: Ross Copperman
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
“I Don’t Dance” Lee Brice
Producer: Lee Brice
Record Label: Curb Records
Song of the Year (awarded to songwriters/publishers/artists)
American Kids – Kenny Chesney, Songwriters: Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally
Publishers: Big Red Toe Music (BMI), Creative Nation Music (BMI), Farm Town Songs (BMI), Smack Ink (ASCAP), Songs Of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Twangin And Slangin Songs (BMI), Universal Music Corporation (ASCAP)
Automatic – Miranda Lambert, Songwriters: Nicolle Galyon, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert
Publishers: EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), Pink Dog Publishing (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI), Wruckestrike (BMI)
Drink A Beer – Luke Bryan, Songwriters: Jim Beavers, Chris Stapleton
Publishers: House of Sea Gayle Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Follow Your Arrow – Kacey Musgraves
Songwriters: Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves
Publishers: 351 Music (BMI), Highway 508 Songs (ASCAP), House of Sea Gayle Music (ASCAP), Smack Ink (ASCAP), Universal Music Corporation (ASCAP), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
Give Me Back My Hometown – Eric Church
Songwriters: Eric Church, Luke Laird
Publishers: Creative Nation Music (BMI), Longer And Louder Music (BMI), Songs Of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Twangin And Slangin Songs (BMI)
I Hold On – Dierks Bentley
Songwriters: Dierks Bentley, Brett James
Publishers: Atlas Holdings (ASCAP), Big White Tracks (ASCAP), External Combustion Music (ASCAP), Songs of Brett (ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Radio category nominations and the Songwriter of the Year nominees were previously announced Thursday, Jan. 29.
MusicRow Panel Stations Nominated For ACM Awards
/by Troy_StephensonKTHK/Idaho Falls, Don Jarrett
WXFL/Florence, AL, M. Fletcher Brown
Congratulations to both KTHK/Idaho Falls, Idaho, and WXFL/Florence, Ala., for being nominated for the ACM Small Market Station Of The Year.
Both stations are valued members of the MusicRow Panel.
“I couldn’t be more proud of what my team has done in the last two years,” says KTHK’s Don Jarrett. “We are so grateful to have owners and management that have allowed us to fulfill our vision for The Hawk! Beyond excited to be nominated for an ACM Award…its a dream come true.”
In addition to being nominated for Small Market Station of the Year, WXFL’s M. Fletcher Brown is also up for Small Market Personality of the Year.
“My GM saw it before I did, and paged me to his office! I just knew I was fired!” explains Brown. “I am unbelievably honored to be nominated, and couldn’t be prouder of my entire staff for their dedication to what we do! Thank you, ACM!”
The radio awards will be presented during the annual Radio Winners Reception held the day prior to the ACM Awards telecast, on Saturday, April 18 in Arlington, Texas.
The ACM Awards will take place on Sunday, April 19 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and will air LIVE starting at 7 p.m./Central on CBS Television Network.
Weekly Chart Report (1/30/15)
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BREAKING NEWS: ACM Awards Nominations Revealed
/by Jessica NicholsonEntertainer of the Year Nominees
The Academy of Country Music began revealing the final nominees this morning (Friday, Jan. 30) for the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards, via its social media outlets.
Miranda Lambert is this year’s leading nominee, with eight nominations, including an Entertainer of the Year nod. She picked up her ninth nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year; she is the current record holder for the most consecutive wins in that category.
Dierks Bentley received seven nominations, followed Florida Georgia Line with five nominations. Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Kenny Chesney each earned four nominations, while Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean and Kacey Musgraves earned three apiece.
Rounding out the coveted Entertainer of the Year category are Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, and legendary entertainer Garth Brooks. Brooks holds the record for the most number of wins in this category. If he wins, it will mark his seventh Entertainer win. This also marks the first Entertainer nomination for Florida Georgia Line.
Dierks Bentley cements his first Single Record of the Year and Video of the Year nominations, both for “Drunk On A Plane.” He is also up for Vocal Event of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year (for Riser), and is nominated twice in the Song of the Year category for “I Hold On,” as both songwriter and artist.
First-time ACM nominees this year include Jaren Johnston (two nominations: Album of the Year, producer for Dierks Bentley’s Riser and Vocal Event of the Year, for “The South”), Chris Stapleton (nominated as a songwriter in the Song of the Year category for “Drink A Beer”), Brothers Osborne (Vocal Duo of the Year), Maddie & Tae (Vocal Duo of the Year), The Cadillac Three (Vocal Event of the Year for “The South”), and The Swon Brothers ( Vocal Duo of the Year).
The awards show will take place April 19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan return to co-host the event.
Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Garth Brooks
Luke Bryan
Miranda Lambert
Florida Georgia Line
Vocal Event of the Year
Lonely Tonight – Blake Shelton Featuring Ashley Monroe, Producer: Scott Hendricks, Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
Meanwhile Back At Mama’s – Tim McGraw Featuring Faith Hill, Producers: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw, Record Label: Big Machine Records
Somethin’ Bad – Miranda Lambert Duet With Carrie Underwood, Producers: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf, Record Label: RCA Nashville
The South – The Cadillac Three Featuring Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley & Mike Eli, Producers: Dann Huff, Justin Niebank, Record Label: Big Machine Records
This Is How We Roll – Florida Georgia Line Featuring Luke Bryan, Producer: Joey Moi, Record Label: Republic Nashville
Video of the Year
American Kids – Kenny Chesney. Director: Shaun Silva, Producer: Don Lepore
Cop Car – Keith Urban, Director: John Urbano, Producer: Michelle Abnet
Drunk On A Plane – Dierks Bentley, Director: Wes Edwards, Producer: Clarke Gallivan
I’m Not Gonna Miss You – Glen Campbell, Director: James Keach, Producer: Julian Raymond
Somethin’ Bad – Miranda Lambert Duet With Carrie Underwood, Director: Trey Fanjoy, Producer: Trent Hardville
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
Male Vocalist of the Year (tie)
Jason Aldean
Dierks Bentley
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Female Vocalist of the Year
Brandy Clark
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
The Swon Brothers
New Artist of the Year (currently open for fan voting)
Brett Eldredge
Tyler Farr
Sam Hunt
Kip Moore
Thomas Rhett
Chase Rice
Cole Swindell
Dan + Shay
Album of the Year
Old Boots, New Dirt, Jason Aldean
Producer: Michael Knox
Record Label: Broken Bow Records
Pain Killer, Little Big Town
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
Platinum, Miranda Lambert
Producers: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf
Record Label: RCA Nashville
Riser, Dierks Bentley
Producers: Ross Copperman, Jaren Johnston
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
The Outsiders, Eric Church
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: EMI Records Nashville
Single Record of the Year (awarded to artist/producers/record company)
“American Kids” Kenny Chesney
Producers: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
Record Label: Blue Chair Records/Columbia Nashville
“Automatic” Miranda Lambert
Producers: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf
Record Label: RCA Nashville
“Dirt” Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Joey Moi
Record Label: Republic Nashville
“Drunk On A Plane” Dierks Bentley
Producer: Ross Copperman
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
“I Don’t Dance” Lee Brice
Producer: Lee Brice
Record Label: Curb Records
Song of the Year (awarded to songwriters/publishers/artists)
American Kids – Kenny Chesney, Songwriters: Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally
Publishers: Big Red Toe Music (BMI), Creative Nation Music (BMI), Farm Town Songs (BMI), Smack Ink (ASCAP), Songs Of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Twangin And Slangin Songs (BMI), Universal Music Corporation (ASCAP)
Automatic – Miranda Lambert, Songwriters: Nicolle Galyon, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert
Publishers: EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), Pink Dog Publishing (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI), Wruckestrike (BMI)
Drink A Beer – Luke Bryan, Songwriters: Jim Beavers, Chris Stapleton
Publishers: House of Sea Gayle Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Follow Your Arrow – Kacey Musgraves
Songwriters: Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves
Publishers: 351 Music (BMI), Highway 508 Songs (ASCAP), House of Sea Gayle Music (ASCAP), Smack Ink (ASCAP), Universal Music Corporation (ASCAP), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
Give Me Back My Hometown – Eric Church
Songwriters: Eric Church, Luke Laird
Publishers: Creative Nation Music (BMI), Longer And Louder Music (BMI), Songs Of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Twangin And Slangin Songs (BMI)
I Hold On – Dierks Bentley
Songwriters: Dierks Bentley, Brett James
Publishers: Atlas Holdings (ASCAP), Big White Tracks (ASCAP), External Combustion Music (ASCAP), Songs of Brett (ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Radio category nominations and the Songwriter of the Year nominees were previously announced Thursday, Jan. 29.
Sam Hunt Set To Headline Nashville Benefit Concert
/by Jessica NicholsonSam Hunt
MCA Nashville artist Sam Hunt will headline The 6th Annual CountryMusicIsLove Concert Benefiting The Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF). The event will take place Monday, Feb. 23 at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville. Tickets are on sale now.
Other artists announced to perform include Jana Kramer, The Swon Brothers, Old Dominion, Austin Webb and more. The doors will open at 6 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Nashville’s Song Suffragettes will kick-start the evening of performances with an all-female songwriters round.
All proceeds from the concert will be donated to The Children’s Heart Foundation, the country’s leading national organization solely committed to congenital heart research funding. The goal of the foundation is to bring health, hope and happiness to children and families impacted by congenital heart defects.
In previous years, artists such as Kip Moore, Dustin Lynch, Brett Eldredge, Chase Rice, Thompson Square, Craig Campbell, have performed at the annual concert.
ACM Announces Radio Awards Categories Nominees
/by Jessica NicholsonThe National ACM Broadcast Personality of the Year nominees include: Big D and Bubba of “The Big D & Bubba Show” (Compass Networks), Cody Alan of “CMT After Midnite” (Premiere Networks), Crook and Chase of “The Crook and Chase Countdown” (Premiere Networks), Lia Knight of “The Lia Show” (Westwood One), and Shawn Parr and Elaina Smith of “Nash Nights Live” (Cumulus Media).
Two MusicRow panel radio stations are in the running for this year’s Academy of Country Music radio nominations. WXFL in Florence, Ala., earned two radio nominations, including ACM Small Market Radio Station of the Year, while M. Fletcher Brown with WXFL earned a nomination for ACM Broadcast Personality of the Year (Small Market). KTHK in Idaho Falls, Idaho was also nominated for ACM Small Market Radio Station of the Year.
See below for a full listing of nominees.
ACM Broadcast Personality Of The Year
National
“The Big D & Bubba Show,” (Big D, Bubba, Patrick Thomas), Compass Networks
“Cmt After Midnite” (Cody Alan), Premiere Networks
“The Crook And Chase Countdown”, (Crook And Chase), Premiere Networks
“The Lia Show”, (Lia Knight), Westwood One
“Nash Nights Live”, (Shawn Parr, Elaina Smith), Cumulus Media
Major Market
“Ben & Matt”, Knix/Phoenix, Iheartmedia
“Dave & Veronica”, Wqyk/Tampa, Beasley
“Lisa Dent & Ramblin’ Ray”, Wusn/Chicago, Cbs Radio
“Razz On The Radio”, Wxtu/Philadelphia, Cbs Radio
“Tanner In The Morning, Wsoc/Charlotte, Beasley
Large Market
“Aj & Ashley”, Wwka/Orlando, Cox Media
“The Big Dave Show”, Wube/Cincinnati, Hubbard Broadcasting
“Dave O’brien”, Wlhk/Indianapolis, Emmis Communications
“Q Morning Crew”, Wqdr/Raleigh, Curtis Media Group
“The Odd Squad”, Ckry/Calgary, Ab, Corus Radio
Medium Market
“97 Country Breakfast Club”, Wpcv/Lakeland, Fl, Hall Communications
“Buzz Jackson”, Kiim/Tucson, Cumulus Media
“Cash And Carey”, Kwen/Tulsa, Cox Media
“The Kat 103 Morning Show”, Kxkt/Omaha, Iheartmedia
“Wynn & Wilson”, Wqmx/Akron, Rubber City Radio
Small Market
“Good Morning Guys”, Kuad/Ft. Collins-Greeley, Co, Townsquare Media
“Gator, Styckman, & Cowboy Kyle”, Wusy/Chattanooga, Iheartmedia
“M. Fletcher Brown”, Wxfl/Florence, Al, Big River Broadcasting
“Philip Gibbons”, Wgsq/Cookeville, Tn, Cookeville Communications
“Scotty & Cara In The Morning”, Kclr/Columbia, Mo, Zimmer Radio
ACM Radio Station Of The Year
Major Market
Knix/Phoenix, Iheartmedia
Wil/St. Louis, Hubbard Broadcasting
Wklb/Boston, Greater Media
Wsoc/Charlotte, Beasley
Wusn/Chicago, Cbs Radio
Large Market
Ckry/Calgary, Ab, Corus Radio
Kaja/San Antonio, Iheartmedia
Wmil/Milwaukee, Iheartmedia
Wube/Cincinnati, Hubbard Broadcasting
Wwka/Orlando, Cox Media
Medium Market
Kuzz-Am/Fm/Bakersfield, Owens One
Kxkt/Omaha, Iheartmedia
Wcyq/Knoxville, Journal Broadcast Group
Wqmx/Akron, Rubber City Radio
Wyrk/Buffalo, Townsquare Media
Small Market
Kclr/Columbia, Mo, Zimmer Radio
Kthk/Idaho Falls, Id, Riverbend Communications
Wgsq/Cookeville, Tn, Cookeville Communications
Wxfl/Florence, Al, Big River Broadcasting
Wyct/Pensacola, Fl, Adx Communications
Kalatech Named Winner in Sixth Annual Nashville Technology Council Awards
/by Jessica NicholsonBack Row: Brian Huddleston (Nashville Tech Council) Debby Farmer (DevDigital) Will Hackett (Kalatech), Josh Griffin (DevDigital.) Front Row: Mitch Ballard (DevDigital), Brittany Wegusen (Kalatech), Melissa Hollis (Kalatech), Max Black (Kalatech), Peter Marcum (DevDigital)
Kalatech, a cloud-based platform for music professionals in the touring, booking and publishing industries, won “Early Stage Company of the Year” at the sixth annual Nashville Technology Council Awards, held Thursday at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Kalatech serves some of the Nashville music industry’s best-known artists, songwriters, and industry members, including artists such as Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, songwriters including Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark, and Tony Conway of booking agency Conway Entertainment Group. Kalatech, a subsidiary of programming and development firm DevDigital, is headed by Brittany Wegusen, one of the small-but-growing number of young, female IT entrepreneurs making waves in the Nashville music business scene.
“Since launching in May 2014, we’ve experienced rapid growth, and we now have more than 70 clients,” Wegusen said. “We think our company really embodies the spirit of the Early Stage Company award. We hope to be able to make more announcements in 2015 about big-name clients and new products that will continue to help companies in the music business run more efficiently and effectively.”
In addition to running the day-to-day operations at Kalatech, Wegusen will also serve as a speaker and mentor for the startups selected for the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s Project Music program, a 14-week program that began Jan. 18.
Winners at the NTC awards.
Oak Ridge Boys Visit George H.W. Bush
/by Eric T. ParkerPictured (L-R) front: William Lee Golden, President George H.W. Bush, Joe Bonsall and Richard Sterban. Standing: Duane Allen, Darrick Kinslow, Barbara Bush & Darrell Bowling.
The Oak Ridge Boys had the privilege of spending time visiting with President George H.W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush during a recent trip to Houston, Texas.
Members of the country vocal group, including their tour manager and friend were “honor[ed with a] great visit,” in the words of tenor Joe Bonsall.
The 41st President of the United States experienced health problems during christmas but was seen skydiving in June 2014 to celebrate his 90th birthday.
EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS: ACM Announces 2015 Songwriter Of The Year Nominees
/by Jessica NicholsonRodney Clawson, Ashley Gorley, Luke Laird, Josh Osborne, and Chris Tompkins are the five finalists.
The Songwriter of the Year honor will be presented during the 9th annual ACM Honors event, to take place Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 in Nashville.
During last year’s 8th annual ACM Honors event, Shane McAnally was named Songwriter of the Year, and feted with a performance by Kelly Clarkson, Kacey Musgraves, and Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott.
The remainder of the nominees for the 50th Academy of Country Music awards will be revealed Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 a.m. CT via the ACM’s social media sites.
The 50th Academy of Country Music Awards will be presented live from AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS Television Network.
ACM Songwriter of the Year nominees (L-R): Chris Tompkins, Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, Josh Osborne and Ashley Gorley
Industry Ink: Borman Entertainment, Gold Mountain Entertainment, AIMP
/by Jessica NicholsonBorman Entertainment Moves To New Nashville Location
The company’s new address is 611 Commerce Street, Suite 2602; Nashville, TN 37203. Phone numbers remain the same: 615-320-3000 (phone) and 615-320-3001 (fax).
Borman Entertainment has locations in Los Angeles and Nashville, and represents Keith Urban, Alison Krauss, Mickey Guyton, and Clayton Anderson from its Nashville office.
Gold Mountain Entertainment Adds To Artist Roster
Front Country Band
The Nashville office of Gold Mountain Entertainment has signed band Front Country to their roster. They join Gold Mountain Nashville’s roster, which includes Ronnie Milsap, Nanci Griffith, The Crickets, Todd Snider, Hard Working Americans, Jeff Austin, Great American Taxi and Jason D. Williams.
Front Country formed in 2011, and includes Adam Roszkiewicz, Jacob Groopman, Jordan Klein, Leif Karlstrom, Melody Walker, and Zach Sharpe. The group recently released the project Sake of the Sound, and will begin their national and international tour in February 2015.
AIMP Panel is ‘All About That Bass’
With sponsorship by Fifth Third Bank and ASCAP, this event will is free for AIMP members and $15 for guests. Pre-registration is required and can be done here.
Alan Jackson’s “First Love” Back At Country Music Hall Of Fame
/by Kelsey_GradyTo celebrate the extension, the museum welcomes the return of Jackson’s cherished ’55 Ford Thunderbird, on display in the Curb Conservatory lobby from Feb. 8 to 16. Jackson began saving money when he was 12 years old and bought the car when he was 15. He restored it with his dad, Gene, and drove it throughout high school. In fact, Denise Jackson, Alan’s wife, agreed to a first date with her future husband because “he owned the coolest car in town.” After the couple married, Jackson sold his dream machine to make a down payment on their first home. Several years later Denise tracked down the car and gave it to Alan as a Christmas gift. The T-Bird served as inspiration for his 2002 song “First Love,” and, in 2008, the car (and Denise) appeared in Jackson’s music video “Good Time.”
“We are thrilled to bring Alan’s ‘first love,’ his 1955 T-Bird, back to the museum,” said Museum Director Kyle Young. “This beautiful car was not only an integral part of Alan and Denise’s love story but the inspiration for one of his songs. Its return is the perfect way to kick-off the exhibit’s extension and celebrate Valentine’s Day.”
To mark the T-Bird’s return and the Jacksons’ incredible love story, the museum is launching the “First Love Getaway” Contest. From today until Feb. 6, fans can share their own first-date stories on the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Facebook page for a chance to win a romantic Valentine’s weekend getaway for two to Nashville. For more information including how to enter and prize details, visit countrymusichalloffame.org.