Jim Peterik
Leadership Music’s Learning Network and Copyright Society of the South will present an evening with
Jim Peterik in conjunction with his new autobiography,
Through The Eye of the Tiger. The event will take place at First Amendment Center in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 19. A reception will be held beginning at 5 p.m., with the program to start at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 for Leadership Music alums, and $20 for guests.
Peterik penned classics such as “Vehicle” and “The Search Is Over,” but earned a Grammy, Oscar nomination, and People’s Choice award for “Eye of the Tiger,” from
Rocky III. Peterik will be signing copies of his book at the event.
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Chris Young performed a sold-out headlining show at New York City’s Best Buy Theater last Friday, his first stop in the city in nearly two years. Young made his debut appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman, performing his single “Lonely Eyes.”
Pictured (L-R): Larry Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald-Hartley), Silvio Pietroluongo (Billboard), Chris Young, Rob Beckham (WME) , Casey McCabe (AEG Live)
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ASCAP recently honored the 2014 winner of the ASCAP Foundation Bart Howard Songwriting Scholarship during November’s installment of the ASCAP Belmont Songwriters Showcase, held Tuesday, Nov. 11. Singer-songwriter and Belmont student Kel Taylor‘s song “Nashville” was selected by music faculty and Belmont University as best song submitted for the competition, based on overall craft, artistry and compositional elements.
This tuition scholarship recognizes talent, professionalism, career potential and musical ability of a student majoring in songwriting. Bart Howard (1915-2004) penned over 200 songs, including “Fly Me to The Moon,” which has been performed by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and many others. The program is made possible by the ASCAP Foundation Bart Howard Fund.
Pictured (L-R): Belmont University’s Drew Ramsey, ASCAP’s LeAnn Phelan, Kel Taylor and Belmont University’s James Elliott. Photo by Marisa Boras.
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Lilly Rose Publishing, a company headed by DeNeece Butler and Andy Anderson, has launched in Nashville. The company works with writers Randy Finchum and co-writer Lois Berg, who signed a contract for their song “Va Va Voom.” Owner DeNeece operates primarily from Boone, N.C., while Anderson serves as VP, Operations and Production in the Nashville office.
Artists and demo singers Ron Wallace and Melissa Duvall are Lilly Rose Publishing’s to-to demo singers for all country and Nashville sound song submissions. DeNeece can be reached at lillyrosepub@gmail.com, while Anderson can be reached at cande40542@aol.com.
Author Barry Mazor Discusses Accomplishments of Ralph Peer During CMHoF Event
/by Troy_StephensonPictured (L-R): Drummer Larry Atamanuik and bassist Mike Bub; Ralph Peer II; Barry Mazor; band leader Shawn Camp; Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum historian John Rumble and manager of public progams Abi Tapia; fiddler-guitarist Laura Cash.
Guests attending the “Concert and Conversation: Ralph Peer and the Making of Country Music” on Saturday at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum were treated to a cardinal lesson in music history as author Barry Mazor and second-generation music executive Ralph Peer II sat for a Q&A session with Museum historian Dr. John Rumble. Illuminating the conversation with music ranging from the Carter Family’s “The Storms Are on the Ocean” to George Jones’ early hit “White Lightning“ were Shawn Camp, Mike Bub, Laura Cash, and Larry Atamanuik.
Mazor and Peer outlined the groundbreaking work of Ralph Peer. Working for OKeh Records and later, the Victor Talking Machine Company / RCA Records, Peer crisscrossed the South to research healthy music scenes not served by the mostly-white and mostly upperclass styles that prevailed prior to 1920. He often had mobile recording equipment shipped into strategic cities such as Atlanta, where in 1923 he recorded Fiddlin’ John Carson, the first country artist released on a commercial disc. In Bristol, Tenn., Peer discovered the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers, artists whose emotionally moving performances and updated song material set standards for all who followed them. These seminal events only begin to tell the story of Peer’s contributions to the music industry, not only in the United States, but worldwide. As a music publisher, Peer was active in the formation of BMI and played a key role in popularizing many styles, including blues, honky-tonk, bluegrass, rockabilly, and rock & roll.
Peer kept searching out new music and making it broadly available until his death in 1960.
Morgan Stanley Launches Global Sports & Entertainment Division
/by Jessica NicholsonFinancial advisors known for their experience working with athletes, entertainers, writers, directors, producers, agents and business managers have completed education programs, earning the title of Sports & Entertainment Director. They provide sports and entertainment professionals with customized resources and programs, including asset and liability management, advisory services, family government, advanced financial planning, insurance, investment banking, and private equity solutions.
To help educate emerging talent on financial basics and issues relevant to those pursuing professional careers in the sports and entertainment industries, Global Sports & Entertainment is developing financial education curriculum to be taught in sports, film and music departments across the nation with pilots beginning in early 2015.
“High net worth earners in the sports and entertainment industries have sophisticated wealth management requirements. Our services are provided by a group of experienced Financial Advisors, backed by specialized training and the full resources of a leading, global investment bank, which we believe will set a new standard in the industry,” said Gregory J. Fleming, President of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
Chris Young Signs with Fitzgerald Hartley
/by Jessica NicholsonChris Young
RCA Nashville recording artist Chris Young has signed with Fitzgerald Hartley for management. Young will be repped by Larry Fitzgerald and Bill Simmons. Fitzgerald Hartley also counts Brad Paisley, The Time Jumpers, Vince Gill, Randy Houser, Jerrod Niemann, Brooke Eden, and Kellie Pickler as clients.
Young was previously managed by ShopKeeper management, which also manages Miranda Lambert.
Industry Ink: Leadership Music, Chris Young, ASCAP, Lilly Rose Publishing
/by Jessica NicholsonJim Peterik
Leadership Music’s Learning Network and Copyright Society of the South will present an evening with Jim Peterik in conjunction with his new autobiography, Through The Eye of the Tiger. The event will take place at First Amendment Center in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 19. A reception will be held beginning at 5 p.m., with the program to start at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 for Leadership Music alums, and $20 for guests.
Peterik penned classics such as “Vehicle” and “The Search Is Over,” but earned a Grammy, Oscar nomination, and People’s Choice award for “Eye of the Tiger,” from Rocky III. Peterik will be signing copies of his book at the event.
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Chris Young performed a sold-out headlining show at New York City’s Best Buy Theater last Friday, his first stop in the city in nearly two years. Young made his debut appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman, performing his single “Lonely Eyes.”
Pictured (L-R): Larry Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald-Hartley), Silvio Pietroluongo (Billboard), Chris Young, Rob Beckham (WME) , Casey McCabe (AEG Live)
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ASCAP recently honored the 2014 winner of the ASCAP Foundation Bart Howard Songwriting Scholarship during November’s installment of the ASCAP Belmont Songwriters Showcase, held Tuesday, Nov. 11. Singer-songwriter and Belmont student Kel Taylor‘s song “Nashville” was selected by music faculty and Belmont University as best song submitted for the competition, based on overall craft, artistry and compositional elements.
This tuition scholarship recognizes talent, professionalism, career potential and musical ability of a student majoring in songwriting. Bart Howard (1915-2004) penned over 200 songs, including “Fly Me to The Moon,” which has been performed by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and many others. The program is made possible by the ASCAP Foundation Bart Howard Fund.
Pictured (L-R): Belmont University’s Drew Ramsey, ASCAP’s LeAnn Phelan, Kel Taylor and Belmont University’s James Elliott. Photo by Marisa Boras.
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Artists and demo singers Ron Wallace and Melissa Duvall are Lilly Rose Publishing’s to-to demo singers for all country and Nashville sound song submissions. DeNeece can be reached at lillyrosepub@gmail.com, while Anderson can be reached at cande40542@aol.com.
My Country Nation Offers Three New Series
/by Sarah SkatesSara Evans is expanding her webisodes on My Country Nation.
My Country Nation, an online destination for Country lifestyle content, has added three new series. Young In The Nation: Florida Georgia Line features magician Justin Flom and Florida Georgia Line. Sara Evans stars in Simply Sara, and Light My Fire centers around Nashville’s Porter Road Butcher. All series are currently playing at MyCountryNation.com.
Young In The Nation: Florida Georgia Line is a 10-episode series featuring well-known magician and YouTube star Flom as he embarks on a road trip to FLG’s Anything Goes Tailgate 2014 concert in Jacksonville, Fla.
Light My Fire follows the team behind Porter Road Butchers as they tackle unique cooking challenges.
Simply Sara is an expansion of her webisode series of the same name.
My Country Nation (MyCN) was created by Brad Paisley, Taillight, ARC Entertainment and WME.
Banner Music, Bison Creek Records Relocate After Music Row Fire
/by Jessica NicholsonBanner Music is a music and production company that offers services in songwriter development, artist development, music production and music industry consulting.
An independent record label, Bison Creek Records places its focus on artist development.
Lady Antebellum To Receive CRS 2015 Artist Humanitarian Award
/by Kelsey_GradyPast recipients of the annual award have included Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Trace Adkins, Randy Owen, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Reba, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks and Charlie Daniels, among others.
CRS President Charlie Morgan stated, “It is always humbling and inspiring to learn of the great work that Country Artists do behind the scenes to share the many blessings and gifts that come with fame and stardom. I would argue no format has a more generous group of artists than we do and at CRS 2015 we will pay special tribute to one of the best, Lady Antebellum with our Artist Humanitarian Award.”
Rascal Flatts Announces Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Residency
/by Troy_StephensonRascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts brings the first country residency, Rascal Flatts Vegas Riot!, to The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas with nine shows between Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 and Saturday, March 14, 2015.
Rascal Flatts is the most-awarded country music group of the past decade with eight consecutive studio albums debuting at No. 1. The Gold-certified title track from the band’s most recent chart-topper, Rewind (Big Machine Records), marks Rascal Flatts’ fifteenth No. 1 single. Since the band’s musical debut in 2000, the group has sold over 22.9 million albums and 30 million digital downloads.
“We are thrilled to be playing such a storied venue as The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas,” said band member Jay DeMarcus. “We’re so excited to do something so different for us. You will experience Rascal Flatts in a way you’ve never seen us before – up close, intimate and personal, and we promise you one thing, it’s going to rock!”
Show Dates:
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Friday, Feb. 27
Saturday, Feb. 28
Wednesday, March 4
Friday, March 6
Saturday, March 7
Wednesday, March 11
Friday, March 13
Saturday, March 14
Tickets starting at $39.50 (plus applicable service fees) are on sale Friday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, online at www.axs.com or by calling 888-9-AXS-TIX.
Universal Music Group Nashville Signs Clare Dunn
/by Jessica NicholsonFront Row (L-R): UMG Nashville Chairman & CEO Mike Dungan, Clare Dunn, UMG Nashville A&R Sr. Director Stephanie Wright. Back Row (L-R): UMG Nashville SVP Promotion Royce Risser, UMG Nashville Vice President Business and Legal Affairs Rob Femia, UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe, Red Light Management’s Shawn McSpadden, WME’s Kevin Neal, Greenberg Traurig LLP’s Jess Rosen, UMG Nashville Senior Vice President A&R Brian Wright, UMG Nashville Senior Vice President/COO Tom Becci. Photo: Mary Caroline Russell
Universal Music Group Nashville has signed singer/songwriter/guitarist Clare Dunn. She has opened for Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, and Luke Bryan, and this week Dunn will open for Bob Seger.
Dunn, a native of southeast Colorado, grew up working on a farm from a young age. While attending Nashville’s Belmont University, she added acoustic and electric guitar to her musical resume. After graduation, she signed her publishing deal and has since co-written with writers including Hillary Lindsey, Marshall Altman, Terry McBride, Troy Verges and many others. She recently signed with BMG/Chrysalis for publishing representation.
She is working on her debut album.
BMG Chrysalis and King Spirit Music Sign Eric Varnell
/by Jessica NicholsonSinger/songwriter/engineer Eric Varnell has signed a publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis and King Spirit Music.
He has worked with artist/writers and producers including Danielle Peck, Pillar, Jared Weeks, Lukas Rossi, Ashes Remain, and more.
Pictured (L-R): Sara Knabe (BMG Chrysalis), Chris Oglesby (BMG Chrysalis), Kevin Lane (BMG Chrysalis), Eric Varnell, Todd Wilkes (King Spirit Music), Kos Weaver (BMG Chrysalis)