Broadcast Music, Inc. recently presented performances during the first weekend of the Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival. The festivities kicked off on Friday, Oct. 3. Among the performers featured on the BMI stage at Austin City Limits was Capitol Nashville artist Jon Pardi.
Pictured (L-R): Mark Mason (BMI), Penny Everhard (BMI), Jon Pardi, and Samantha Cox (BMI). Photo: Erika Goldring
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The Country Music Hall of Fame featured hit songwriter Billy Edd Wheeler as part of its quarterly songwriters series, Poets and Prophets, at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 18. Hosted by Museum editor Michael Gray, the 90-minute program and interview was held at the CMH0F’s Ford Theater.
Pictured (L-R): Buzz Cason; Suzi Cochran, widow of 2014 Hall of Fame inductee Hank Cochran; Dana McVicker; Billy Edd Wheeler; James Talley; Steve Young; John D. Loudermilk; and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Michael Gray. Photo: Rick Diamond
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The Band Perry and BMLG’s Scott Borchetta were on hand recently for the Nashville screening of the Glen Campbell documentary Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me. The Band Perry contributed a cover of Campbell’s signature “Gentle On My Mind” to the film’s soundtrack EP, released by Big Machine Records. After the screening, the trio performed four songs, including “Gentle On My Mind,” “Better Dig Two,” “If I Die Young,” and “DONE.”
The documentary opens in New York and Nashville on Friday, Oct. 24, and was awarded “Best International Documentary” at the Vancouver Film Festival.
Pictured (L-R): Neil Perry, James Keach, Kimberly Perry, Scott Borchetta, Trevor Albert, Reid Perry.
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Capitol CMG writers Ben Glover and David Garcia were feted for their four recent No. 1 singles, including “Overcomer” (Mandisa), “Every Good Thing” (The Afters), “His Kind of Love” (Group 1 Crew), and “Write Your Story” (Francesca Battistelli).
Pictured (L-R): Capitol CMG Publishing’s Matt Ewald, John Andrade, Glover, Garcia, John Thompson & Stacey Willbur
Industry Ink: "Drunk Americans," Alison Brown, Hertzog/ Embry, WRFTC
/by Kelsey_GradySea Gayle, Smack Songs, and Love Monkey raised a glass recently to celebrate Toby Keith’s new single “Drunk Americans.” The song written by Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, and Bob DiPiero was most added this week at radio with 63 adds. During the celebration at REBAR, the venue put the song into heavy rotation, to the surprise of the other patrons who eventually sang along.
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The organization with music industry ties invites friends to join them as Black 13 artists and special guests, Dannii Garbiras and Josh Davis, provide a series of custom-designed flash art for tattoo customers with 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit Women Rock for the Cure.
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Hertzog, Embry wedding. Photo: Jessica Caver Photography
Congrats to Hearts Bluff Music’s Ashley Hertzog and musician/ producer Mason Embry who were married at the Hermitage Golf Course on Sunday, Oct. 12.
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Grammy-winning banjoist and Compass Records Group co-founder Alison Brown is among 34 artists to receive a USA Fellowship from United States Artists. The grant is worth $50,000.
“USA Fellowships are awarded to innovative artists of all ages and at all stages of their careers, who are nominated for their commitment to excellence and the enduring potential of their work,” said United States Artists CEO Carolina Garcia Jayaram.
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MusicRowPics: Outshyne
/by Jessica NicholsonOutshyne visit
South Carolina natives and Outshyne band members Waylon Owings, Josh Coleman, Casey Joe Kelly, Jason Paxton, and Matthew “Smiley” Norris, have been making music together since 2007.
“We were a group of friends who wanted to have fun,” said Coleman. “We never thought about doing music for a living, and we all had day jobs. But our fan base began growing so fast. We were playing around the Carolinas and other places started calling, so our tour base kept expanding.” The band’s formation was a natural outcome of the members’ friendship and common bond of music. The band’s unique name came about in a similarly laid-back, organic fashion. “We had a friend who had a party and wanted us to play at it,” said Coleman. “Our bass player said he wouldn’t play if we didn’t have a name, so we put name ideas in a hat, and Outshyne is what we drew.”
The band’s catchy songs incorporate a Country-pop sheen, and their unique vocal blending sounds almost akin to family harmonies. The band now plays approximately 200 dates per year. Earlier this year, Outshyne signed with Buddy Lee Attractions for booking.
The band recently visited MusicRow‘s office in Nashville to perform songs from their upcoming project. They offered their current single, “Night With Your Name On It,” which recently began gaining traction on SiriusXM. The song was co-written by MusicRow‘s Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year for 2014, Cole Swindell. They followed with “Moonlight Crush” and “Ain’t,” a song that is slated for their next album. Their previous album was produced by Chip Matthews and Jeffrey Steele.
Though the band is often in Nashville, writing and recording, their roots are still in South Carolina. “We’re still debating the move to Nashville,” said Josh. “We all have families in South Carolina, but we are in Nashville a lot.”
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Chris Young Announces 2015 A.M. World Tour Dates
/by Kelsey_GradyPhoto: Ben Enos
Chris Young is prepping his passport for the third consecutive year sharing his shows with an international audience as he makes plans for his 2015 A.M. World Tour which kicks off in Australia.
The RCA Records Nashville Artist made his inaugural trip to the UK and Ireland in 2013 for the CMA Songwriters Series. That same year he made his CMC Rocks The Hunter debut. In 2014 Young made another trek across the pond for shows in London, Dublin, Stavanger, Oslo, Gotteborg and Stockholm.
Dates for 2015 A.M. World Tour
Melbourne (3/11)
Sydney (3/13)
Ipswich (3/14)
Honolulu
London (9/14)
Dublin (9/17)
Munich (9/19)
Cologne (9/20)
Berlin (9/22)
Switzerland
Chris Young’s latest album A.M. has already yielded his Gold certified, sixth chart-topper “Who I Am With You” and Top 5 hit and Gold-certified single “Aw Naw.” His latest hit, “Lonely Eyes,” is quickly climbing the charts.
Find out more about the 2015 A.M. World Tour at www.chrisyoungcountry.com.
Country Stars To Sing National Anthem During World Series
/by Eric T. ParkerTrisha Yearwood, Little Big Town.
Trisha Yearwood and Little Big Town have been confirmed to sing the national anthem at the MLB World Series games one and three, respectively.
To air on Fox, Yearwood will perform tonight (October 21) in Kansas City, Mo. Between the Royals and the San Francisco Giants. Tune in prior to the game at 8:00p.m. ET to watch her performance.
As part of the upcoming TV schedule, in promotion of the new album Painkiller, the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry, Little Big Town, will perform in California prior to game three, at 4:57 p.m. PT on FOX.
Additionally, Phillip Phillips will perform prior to game two and Carlos Santana and his son Salvador will perform prior to game four.
New Books By Paul Williams, Glyn Johns and Shelia Shipley Biddy
/by Sarah SkatesAward-winning songwriter and ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams teamed with TV and film writer Tracey Jackson to write Gratitude and Trust, which applies the principles of the recovery movement to people who are not addicts but need help with difficulties.
Keith Urban Named Featured Speaker For CRS 2015
/by Jessica NicholsonKeith Urban
Keith Urban has been announced as a featured speaker for the 2015 Country Radio Seminar. Keith Urban: Being Present, is slated for Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at 3 p.m. during the annual convention.
“This will be a definitive ‘memorable moment’ for all of us this year: having this incredible talent address this most critical skill in today’s hectic professional business environment, with far reaching effect on one’s ability to communicate,” says CRS Executive Director, Bill Mayne. “Urban is one of the first artists to have literally broken down the separation that can exist even on the concert stage. Not only has he been leaving the stage, to join his audiences for years, he was the first artist that I’ve ever seen, whose stage literally bled into the crowd, with no barrier of any kind – no doubt entirely by design.”
Mayne continues, “Keith is one of the most impressive and successful artists of our time. There’s no doubt that both the musician and the man have set the standard for the way any artist’s relationship should be with his or her fans. His ability to connect on a human level whether in person or through his music is unprecedented. Radio air talent and programmers are unanimous when referring to Urban’s uncanny ability to connect with people. It is genuine, heartfelt and authentic. Through the years we have all seen how Keith conducts himself during backstage visits both with fans and industry personnel.”
CMT Reveals Artists To Be Honored at Fifth Annual Awards
/by Eric T. ParkerFirst time honoree Keith Urban joins previously feted artists for the fifth annual ceremony including Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean, who has been awarded each year since 2010.
“Country music has never been bigger, and these five are its biggest stars of 2014,’’ said John Hamlin, SVP Music Events and Talent, CMT. “We do everything we can do to make sure this is the party of the year for them. And rightfully so. They’ve earned it.”
A release by the network notes: “Over the past 12 months, all five honorees have illustrated their impact in country music through radio airplay, album sales and millions of downloads. Additionally, these acts have sold out concert tours and, collectively, their videos have received hundreds of millions of streams, earning them the honor.”
The all-new, 90-minute broadcast will premiere with performances and remarks from all five honorees and their peers at 9:00 p.m. CT.
CMT Artists Of The Year is executive produced by Michael Dempsey. Hamlin and Margaret Comeaux serve as executive producers for CMT.
CRS 2015 New Faces of Country Music Dinner Sold Out
/by Kelsey_GradyAccording to Mayne, “All registrations sold prior to Oct. 20 will include full access to the New Faces Show and Dinner. Going forward, we will be allocating seat only entry on a first-come, first-served basis until that area is sold-out.”
The CRS 2015 Early Bird registration rate of $399 expires Oct. 31. Full registrations include access to all panels, educational events, networking opportunities, label luncheons, featured speakers, research presentations and much more. After the deadline, registration will increase to the regular rate of $499 per person.
Talent for the New Faces of Country Music Show will be announced in early December.
To register for the three-day event, please visit www.countryradioseminar.com.
Industry Pics: BMI, CMHoF, Big Machine Label Group, Capitol CMG
/by Jessica NicholsonBroadcast Music, Inc. recently presented performances during the first weekend of the Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival. The festivities kicked off on Friday, Oct. 3. Among the performers featured on the BMI stage at Austin City Limits was Capitol Nashville artist Jon Pardi.
Pictured (L-R): Mark Mason (BMI), Penny Everhard (BMI), Jon Pardi, and Samantha Cox (BMI). Photo: Erika Goldring
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The Country Music Hall of Fame featured hit songwriter Billy Edd Wheeler as part of its quarterly songwriters series, Poets and Prophets, at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 18. Hosted by Museum editor Michael Gray, the 90-minute program and interview was held at the CMH0F’s Ford Theater.
Pictured (L-R): Buzz Cason; Suzi Cochran, widow of 2014 Hall of Fame inductee Hank Cochran; Dana McVicker; Billy Edd Wheeler; James Talley; Steve Young; John D. Loudermilk; and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Michael Gray. Photo: Rick Diamond
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The Band Perry and BMLG’s Scott Borchetta were on hand recently for the Nashville screening of the Glen Campbell documentary Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me. The Band Perry contributed a cover of Campbell’s signature “Gentle On My Mind” to the film’s soundtrack EP, released by Big Machine Records. After the screening, the trio performed four songs, including “Gentle On My Mind,” “Better Dig Two,” “If I Die Young,” and “DONE.”
The documentary opens in New York and Nashville on Friday, Oct. 24, and was awarded “Best International Documentary” at the Vancouver Film Festival.
Pictured (L-R): Neil Perry, James Keach, Kimberly Perry, Scott Borchetta, Trevor Albert, Reid Perry.
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Capitol CMG writers Ben Glover and David Garcia were feted for their four recent No. 1 singles, including “Overcomer” (Mandisa), “Every Good Thing” (The Afters), “His Kind of Love” (Group 1 Crew), and “Write Your Story” (Francesca Battistelli).
Pictured (L-R): Capitol CMG Publishing’s Matt Ewald, John Andrade, Glover, Garcia, John Thompson & Stacey Willbur
RIAA Presents Gold and Platinum Honors
/by Sarah SkatesMulti Platinum Single
“Get Your Shine On,” Florida Georgia Line
“This Is How We Roll,” Florida Georgia Line ft. Luke Bryan
“Better Dig Two,” The Band Perry
“The Climb,” Miley Cyrus
“I Can Only Imagine,” MercyMe
“All About That Bass,” Meghan Trainor
Platinum Single
“Burnin’ It Down,” Jason Aldean
“Drunk On A Plane,” Dierks Bentley
“I Don’t Dance,” Lee Brice
“American Kids,” Kenny CHesney
“Don’t Ya,” Brett Eldredge
“Bartender,” Lady Antebellum
“One Of Those Nights,” Tim McGraw
“Truck Yeah,” Tim McGraw
“Come Wake Me Up,” Rascal Flatts
“Fishin’ In The Dark,” Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
“Get Me Some of That,” Thomas Rhett
“Hillbilly Bone,” Blake Shelton
Gold Single
“Leave The Night On,” Sam Hunt
“Bartender,” Lady Antebellum
“Meanwhile Back At Mama’s,” Tim McGraw
“Backwoods,” Justin Moore
“Point At You,” Justin Moore
“Changed,” Rascal Flatts
“My Eyes,” Blake Shelton
“Doin’ What She Likes,” Blake Shelton
“Postcard From Paris,” The Band Perry
Gold Album (RIAA Standard)
God’s Not Dead, Newsboys