Adam Hood
Singer/songwriter
Adam Hood released his fourth full-length album
Welcome To The Big World on Tuesday (Nov. 4), available via Lone Star Music and iTunes.
To coincide with the album release, Hood is on the road with Texas musician
Jason Eady as part of their
Southern Brothers From Another Mother co-headlining tour, performing together as an acoustic duo, trading off original songs (full itinerary below). The tour stops at Nashville’s The Basement, 7 p.m. on Monday, November 10.
For the album, the Alabama native took to the crowd-funding site Kickstarter in November 2013 for fans to pledge support in reaching his goal to make the record with producer
Rachel Loy. For the first time in 12 years Hood has released his music independently (Adam Hood Music). The album’s first single, “Trying to Write a Love Song” (Hood/
Pat McLaughlin/Logan Mize), was released earlier this year and hit Top 5 on both Texas Music Charts.“Bar Band” will be the next single.
Notable collaborations include
Will Hoge (“Postcards and Payphones”),
Charlie Worsham and
Sunny Sweeney (“The Countriest”).
Southern Brothers From Another Mother Tour
DATE-CITY-VENUE
11/5–Birmingham, AL–Zydeco (acoustic show)
11/7–Auburn, AL–Bourbon Street Bar
11/8–Bowling Green, KY–The Warehouse at Mt. Victor (acoustic show)
11/9–Knoxville, TN–Barley’s Taproom (acoustic show)
11/10–Nashville, TN–The Basement (acoustic show)
11/11–Atlanta, GA–Smith’s Olde Bar
11/12–Raleigh, NC–Southland Ballroom
11/13–Charlotte, NC–Puckett’s Farm Equipment
11/14–Rome, GA–Brewhouse Music & Grill
11/15–Gatlinburg, TN–Sugarlands Distilling Company
Adam Hood on Tour
12/7–Fort Worth, TX–Coopers BBQ (free show)
12/8–New Braunfels, TX–Billy’s Ice House (acoustic show)
12/9–Aledo, TX–Railhead Smokehouse (acoustic show)
12/10–Fort Worth, TX–Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge (acoustic show)
Co-headlining with Stoney LaRue
12/11–Lewisville, TX–Hat Tricks (acoustic show)
12/12–Yukon, OK–Grady’s 66 Pub
12/13–Amarillo, TX–Hoot’s Pub
Charlie Daniels & Friends Announce Christmas 4 Kids Concert Lineup
/by Troy_Stephenson“It just feels good to get together with friends and do something worthwhile that brings so many smiles to faces that don’t really have a lot to smile about,” says Daniels.
The funds generated by the concert and the Tour Bus Show/Artist Meet and Greet event are used to give over 400 children from 29 different schools a day-long shopping excursion.
“Christmas 4 Kids wants to extend a special ‘thank you’ to Charlie Daniels for headlining our concert for the 14th year,” says Christmas 4 Kids President, Linda O’Connell. “He holds a special place in the hearts of this organization.”
Tickets are $60 and $36.50 and are available for purchase now online at www.christmas4kids.org.
Round Hill Music Acquires Big Loud Shirt Industries Song Catalog
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Big Loud catalog contains 32 hit songs by writers including Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, Joey Moi, Matt Dragstrem, Chris Lane, Sarah Buxton, Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Cory Battan, Deanna Bryant, Tyler Hayes, Mike Reid, Jenn Schott, Nicole Witt, and Big Loud founder Craig Wiseman.
The catalog includes such songs as Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying”; Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” and “Blown Away” as well as George Strait’s “I Saw God Today.”
The deal also includes an alignment with Big Loud Bucks administration and Information, the music admin arm of Big Loud Shirt. Wiseman and his team will also work with Round Hill Music going forward.
“Craig has nurtured this amazing culture at Big Loud Shirts, which is based on family and creative freedom,” Round Hill Music president Neil Gillis said in a statement. “It is this culture that has helped generated the unprecedented success the company has attained.”
Big Loud Shirt founder Wiseman says he was impressed with how the Round Hill Music team has “a serious passion for creating a modern music company.” He added, he is “happy to be independent with our new Round Hill partners.”
Rascal Flatts Return For Final Performance at Nashville's Fiddle & Steel Bar
/by Jessica NicholsonRascal Flatts (Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney) returned to the Fiddle & Steel Guitar Bar, where they began their career in 1999, for a private concert last night (Nov. 6).
SiriusXM hosted the exclusive concert for listeners at the Nashville bar, which is slated to close at the end of the year as new construction begins in Printer’s Alley. “Rascal Flatts REWIND—Back to Where It All Began” also aired live via satellite on SiriusXM’s new Y2Kountry (Channel 57) with multiple re-broadcasts scheduled throughout Q4 on The Highway, Y2Kountry & Prime Country.
Pictured (L-R): Rascal Flatts Jay DeMarcus, SiriusXM’s Storme Warren, Rascal Flatts Gary LeVox, TODAY’s Lester Holt, SiriusXM’s John Marks and Rascal Flatts Joe Don Rooney. Photo: Terry Watt
NBC TODAY anchor Lester Holt sits on bass with the Supergroup during their new single “Riot.” Photo: Terry Watt
Music With A Mission Raises $200,000
/by Kelsey_GradyThe 2014 “Music With A Mission” filled the Schermerhorn Symphony Center with lively music and energy on Oct. 12 as the event raised $200,000 to benefit the Nashville Rescue Mission, which serves more than 2,000 meals per day to the hungry and homeless in the Nashville community.
Pictured (L-R): Chip Esten, comedian, actor and singer, and Demetria Kalodimos, WSMV-TV anchor
Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, Steve and Rudy, hosted this year’s event, with performers including country-recording artist Tracy Lawrence; Lynda Carter, singer, film and television star, who played the role of “Wonder Woman”; Chip Esten, comedian, actor and singer, known for his role as “Deacon” in ABC’s hit drama, Nashville; The Henningsens, a family trio of musicians and songwriters; The Willis Clan, of ABC’s America’s Got Talent, a family of musicians, dancers, athletes, writers and artists; and Jesse Lee Jones, owner of Robert’s Western World and the leader of its house band, Brazilbilly.
Pictures (L-R): Steve Gatlin, Tracy Lawrence, Rudy Gatlin, Lynda Carter, Larry Gatlin and Jessie Lee Jones.
“We are so grateful to the Nashville community for their support,” said Glenn Cranfield, president and chief executive officer of Nashville Rescue Mission. “This year’s Music With A Mission event was a huge success! It was an incredible night of entertainment and awareness. We are incredibly grateful to Alan Valentine, president and chief executive officer of the Nashville Symphony, for facilitating this special event in the beautiful Schermerhorn Symphony Center. A special thank you to Conductor, Jim Gray and the amazing Nashville Symphony Orchestra for sharing their talents with us. Certainly, without the participation of the incredibly talented artists who participated, this evening would not have been possible. Thank you: Tracy Lawrence, Lynda Carter, Chip Esten, The Henningsens, The Willis Clan, and Jesse Lee Jones, and last, but certainly not least—Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, Steve and Rudy, for hosting the evening. Also, with gratitude, we thank Demetria Kalodimos for serving as master of ceremonies for the night. The Mission would also like to thank our generous sponsors and those who donated items for the silent auction. Your gifts will allow the Mission to serve the homeless and hungry in our community. Thank you!”
Taylor Swift Re-Signs With BMI
/by Jessica NicholsonTaylor Swift.
Taylor Swift has re-signed with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) for representation of the public performances of her music catalog. Swift joined BMI in 2004, at the age of 14, and released her first album for Big Machine Label Group at age 16.
She has earned 21 BMI Country Awards, as well as nine BMI Pop Awards, including Songwriter of the Year in 2010, and BMI’s President’s Award, which honored her achievements in songwriting. She is the youngest recipient of a Grammy award for Album of the Year (for her album Fearless). Swift’s recently released fifth album, 1989, is the first platinum album of 2014, and is the first album to garner more than 1 million in first-week sales since Swift’s own RED album in 2012. Her 2010 project, Speak Now, also moved more than 1 million copies in its first week, making her the only artist to achieve the feat three times.
“Beyond her stellar career achievements, Taylor has a unique and extraordinary connection with her fans. Through her songwriting and artistry, she has become a universal friend and has redefined the modern pop star,” said BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill. “We are honored that Taylor has chosen to continue her relationship and partnership with BMI, and we are excited to continue to represent her diverse and groundbreaking catalog of music.”
BMI Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations Jody Williams said, “Taylor’s passion and innate ability for songwriting is remarkable. A true storyteller with wisdom and heart, the immense appeal of her music crosses genres and spans the globe. BMI is incredibly proud to have supported Taylor since the early days of her career. We look forward to working with her exceptional team, SONY/ATV and Troy Tomlinson, CEO and President of SONY/ATV Publishing Nashville.”
Adam Hood Preps Nashville Show In Support of New Album
/by Eric T. ParkerAdam Hood
Singer/songwriter Adam Hood released his fourth full-length album Welcome To The Big World on Tuesday (Nov. 4), available via Lone Star Music and iTunes.
To coincide with the album release, Hood is on the road with Texas musician Jason Eady as part of their Southern Brothers From Another Mother co-headlining tour, performing together as an acoustic duo, trading off original songs (full itinerary below). The tour stops at Nashville’s The Basement, 7 p.m. on Monday, November 10.
For the album, the Alabama native took to the crowd-funding site Kickstarter in November 2013 for fans to pledge support in reaching his goal to make the record with producer Rachel Loy. For the first time in 12 years Hood has released his music independently (Adam Hood Music). The album’s first single, “Trying to Write a Love Song” (Hood/Pat McLaughlin/Logan Mize), was released earlier this year and hit Top 5 on both Texas Music Charts.“Bar Band” will be the next single.
Notable collaborations include Will Hoge (“Postcards and Payphones”), Charlie Worsham and Sunny Sweeney (“The Countriest”).
Southern Brothers From Another Mother Tour
DATE-CITY-VENUE
11/5–Birmingham, AL–Zydeco (acoustic show)
11/7–Auburn, AL–Bourbon Street Bar
11/8–Bowling Green, KY–The Warehouse at Mt. Victor (acoustic show)
11/9–Knoxville, TN–Barley’s Taproom (acoustic show)
11/10–Nashville, TN–The Basement (acoustic show)
11/11–Atlanta, GA–Smith’s Olde Bar
11/12–Raleigh, NC–Southland Ballroom
11/13–Charlotte, NC–Puckett’s Farm Equipment
11/14–Rome, GA–Brewhouse Music & Grill
11/15–Gatlinburg, TN–Sugarlands Distilling Company
Adam Hood on Tour
12/7–Fort Worth, TX–Coopers BBQ (free show)
12/8–New Braunfels, TX–Billy’s Ice House (acoustic show)
12/9–Aledo, TX–Railhead Smokehouse (acoustic show)
12/10–Fort Worth, TX–Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge (acoustic show)
Co-headlining with Stoney LaRue
12/11–Lewisville, TX–Hat Tricks (acoustic show)
12/12–Yukon, OK–Grady’s 66 Pub
12/13–Amarillo, TX–Hoot’s Pub
'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' To Broadcast Nashville Performances
/by Kelsey_Grady“Being included in such an iconic music event like Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve further strengthens the Music City brand and Nashville as a destination,” said Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. “We have seen the Jack Daniel’s Bash on Broadway grow tremendously, and its inclusion on a national show is a natural extension of its growth and popularity. Lady A and Gavin DeGraw are great representatives of the music in our city, and we are excited to have them headline the night in Nashville.”
The complete lineup Wednesday, December 31:
8:00 – 11:00 p.m. – “Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015”
11:30 – 1:09 a.m. – “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015, Part 1”
1:10 – 2:13 a.m.– “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015, Part 2”
Weekly Chart Report (11/7/14)
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Tim McGraw Exits Red Light Management
/by Jessica NicholsonMcGraw signed with Red Light’s Coran Capshaw in 2009. Under Red Light’s management tenure, McGraw’s career included a successful Las Vegas residency with wife and fellow artist Faith Hill, as well as McGraw’s exit from Curb Records and his signing with Big Machine Label Group.
Siman is currently president of RPM Management, representing Maggie Rose and Chasin’ Crazy, as well as Tate Stevens. Siman served as a Sr. VP at Sony Music Nashville before becoming McGraw’s manager in the 1990s.
Earlier this year, RPM Entertainment eliminated its radio promotions staff, and shifted its focus to its management and publishing divisions.
Additionally, McGraw is no longer working with independent publicist, The GreenRoom PR’s Mary Hilliard Harrington.
McGraw’s latest album Sundown Heaven Town was released by Big Machine Label Group in September.
Disney Music Publishing Signs Steven McMorran
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Patrick Clifford, VP Music Publishing and A&R Nashville, Disney Music Publishing; Penny Gattis, Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI; Steven McMorran, writer; Emily Peacock, Coordinator, AAM; Ciara Gardner, A&R Coordinator, Disney Music Publishing; Leslie DiPiero, Manager, AAM; David Preston Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI.
Disney Music Publishing has signed songwriter Steven McMorran, who has had cuts in multiple genres, including Tim McGraw‘s “Still On The Line” and Celine Dion‘s “This Time.” McMorran has also had cuts for Joe Cocker and Michael Bolton.
On Disney’s newest writer in Nashville, Mio Vukovic (Senior Vice President, A & R / Head of Creative; Disney Music Group) says, “Steven is such an immense talent and we are so excited to now be part of his developing career.”
McMorran’s writing career went into overdrive after Dion included “This Time” on her 2007 album Taking Chances. In 2009, Bolton recorded “What You’re Doing To Me” on his project One World One Love. McMorran has also released an EP in 2010 and and LP in 2013 on Sony Music’s Descendant Records.