Chapter 461
This statement will come as a surprise to none of you: Texans like to do things BIG.
I offer as a case in point, last weekend’s induction into the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Assoication’s (THSA) Hall of Fame. This isn’t just a gig, it’s three-day fiesta. Bobby Karl put the event on his radar this year, although the organization that tosses these bashes is 10 years old. It took place on June 20, 21 and 22 in Austin.
Larry Gatlin plays at Saxon’s Pub.
Friday evening was the opening event of the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame weekend. It took place south of town, at Saxon’s Pub on South Lamar. You can’t miss it: There’s a giant suit of armor out in front. This venue is legendary.
“This club is 24 years old, and 30,000 artists have performed here,” said owner
Joe Ables, who hosted the show. Favorites there have included such Texas tunesmiths as
Ray Wylie Hubbard, Rusty Weir, Joe Ely and the late
Stephen Bruton. On this night, Ables’ stage featured banners reading, “Music In Its Purest State” and “2014 Homecoming Weekend.”
That’s because the starring writers were prior Hall of Fame inductees
Aaron Barker (who is from San Antonio),
Sonny Throckmorton (Wichita Falls),
Bruce Channel (Grapevine),
Larry Gatlin (Seminole) and
Allen Shamblin (Huffman), plus
Bonnie Bishop, Kevin Welch, Dustin Welch and newcomer
Mignon Grabois.
Working the packed room and grooving on the tunes were such familiar Nashville names as
Waylon Payne, Susan Nadler, Mary Miller, Connie Nelson and
Evelyn Shriver.
Bonnie Bishop performs.
The second THSA event occurred the following evening. It took place in the fabulous Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. From the 40-foot bronze Lone Star towering over its plaza to the observatory-dome top floor, from the terrazzo floor depicting Texas history to the IMAX theater, this facility puts other state museums to shame. Tennessee legislators need to visit and take notes. I know Texas is a much bigger state, but at the very least our museum needs it own building.
Gov. Rick Perry honors Bill Mack
Anyhow, the Saturday evening event was billed as “The Darrell K. Royal Songwriters Homecoming,” an elegant reception and show. Organizer
Bill Schneider was the best bud of
Darrell Royal (1924-2012), the legendary football coach who led The University of Texas to three national championships. Royal was also a huge songwriter fan, who always hosted guitar pulls at the golf tournament he co-hosted with
Willie Nelson for years. This whole weekend grew from Royal’s enthusiasm.
The reception in the museum lobby was attended by 400+ VIPs, including
Jody Williams, Bill Thornbury, Stan Moress, Gary Nicholson, Colleen Fisher, Freddy Powers, Dean Miller, Perry Howard, Amos Brown, Kelly Gonzales, Mason Hunter and more.
The cocktail supper featured chicken quesadillas, pork belly with apple chutney, jalapeno-chicken and pulled-pork sliders, grilled Mexi-corn cups and watermelon agua fresca with goat cheese. You could also indulge in pecan-pie diamonds and/or donuts with chocolate dipping sauce.
Emcee
Terry Boothe brought on Schneider, who presented a Darrell Royal autographed “game ball” to THSA executive director
Michelle Johnson.
Gov. Rick Perry appeared and got a standing ovation. “When you think about this state, this songwriters’ association gets to the heart of who we are as a people,” said Perry. “I don’t think there’s anybody who loved country music and its people more than your husband,” he said to widow
Edith Royal. Perry presented the Darrell K. Royal Texas Music Legends Award to iconic radio broadcaster and hit songwriter
Bill Mack (WBAP, Sirius/XM, “Drinking Champagne,” “Blue”).
“We live in the greatest state,” said Mack. “I’m so glad that Rick Perry is our governor.
“This isn’t political,” Mack added, before plugging Perry for President. In that very week, Perry had asserted that homosexuality was the same thing as being genetically pre-disposed to alcoholism (it isn’t) and that terrorists from Syria were coming across the border from Mexico into Texas (they aren’t).
The genial, likable Perry proclaimed
Jessi Colter, as well as
Natalie Hemby, Rhett Akins and
Luke Laird to be honorary Texans.
Larry Gatlin introduced the three Nashville songwriting stars. “I’m kind of the Susan Lucci of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame,” said Gatlin. “Because I’ve been nominated six times. But the way I look at it is, the best songwriters in the world are from the state of Texas.” He is, needless to say, a Texas S/W Hall of Fame member. Gatlin sang “Strings Attached” and “Johnny Cash Is Dead and His House Burned Down,” before turning over the show.
Laird (“Give Me Back My Hometown,” “Drink in My Hand,” “Keep It to Yourself”), Hemby (“Baggage Claim,” “White Liar,” “Drinks After Work”) and Akins (“That Ain’t My Truck,” “Honeybee,” “Take a Back Road”) were stellar. “Thank y’all for having us cats from Nashville crash your party,” said Atkins. Booked for the gig by BMI, all three did Music City proud.
Texas State History Museum
Next on our THSA agenda was a VIP reception in the mezzanine lobby of the Moody Theater at Austin City Limits downtown. The walls were completely covered with photos of ACL performers, from
Sheryl Crow, B.B. King, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews and
Elvis Costello to
Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Keith Urban, Rosanne Cash and
Bill Monroe. Not to mention
Willie Nelson, a bronze statue of whom also smiles benignly on the theater’s entry plaza.
Willie Nelson statues were presented.
The theater itself, is a marvel. With no columns anywhere, the sight lines are flawless. The sound is sterling. You’ve seen it on TV, and it’s just as cool in real life.
“There is no place I’d rather be than right where we are,” said show host
Red Steagall. “There are only three kinds of Texans – those who were born here; those who got here as fast as they could; and those who are on their way.
“Darrell K. Royal…brought a group of us together and created a family. This is a continuation of that family.”
Inductee
K.T. Oslin received a standing ovation before she uttered a word or sang a note. “Texas, I’m home!” she exclaimed. She sang “Cornell Crawford,” explaining, “This is the first song I ever wrote. All those years in New York just went away, and out came Texas.”
Oslin was transcendent, enthralling the crowd with “Do Ya,” “Hey Bobby,” “New Way Home,” “Hold Me” and “80s Ladies” in much the same way that she did at her Franklin Theater comeback show in November. “What an honor this is for me,” she said.
Lee Roy Parnell sang for inductee
Buck Owens (1929-2006). “Buck was my friend,” Parnell said. “This is a particular honor for me. The greatest night of my life was when I was inducted, and tonight is up there with ‘em.” With
Bonnie Bishop doing
Don Rich-style harmonies, Parnell performed “Under Your Spell Again,” “Crying Time,” “Together Again,” “Tall Dark Stranger” and “Love’s Gonna Live Here.” He promised to place the award on display at Owens’ Crystal Palace nightclub in Bakersfield.
Kris Kistofferson was first up to honor inductee
Waylon Jennings (1937-2002). “I’ve been a fan of Waylon ever since the first time I heard him sing at a demo session for one of Harlan Howard’s songs,” said Kristofferson. “I’d never heard anything like him, and I still haven’t.”
Son
Shooter Jennings did “Sad Songs and Waltzes,” “Lonesome On’ry and Mean” and “Belle of the Ball.” Then widow
Jessi Colter provided her own “I Ain’t the One” and “Storms Never Last” to the proceedings. She and Shooter brought this tribute section to a close with a rocking “Why You Been Gone So Long.”
All three tribute segments featured video testimonials. Among those appearing on screen were
Joe Galante, Guy Clark, Bill Anderson, Miranda Lambert, Tim DuBois, Rodney Crowell, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Richie Albright, Ralph Emery and
Ringo Starr. It’s also essential to mention that
Johnny Nicholas & Hell Bent, featuring dobro/steel sizzler
Cindy Cashdollar, were a superb backing band throughout the show. These folks are also Saxon Pub regulars.
The evening concluded with a 71st birthday celebration for Kristofferson, who led everyone in singing “Me and Bobby McGee.” Schmoozing at the gig were Texas boosters
Kimmie Rhodes, Ray Benson, Tamara Miller, Charlie Stewart, Turk Pipkin and
Lisa George.
“God bless Texas!” said
Red Steagall. “Will you join us again next year?” Loving songwriters as I do, I just might do that.
Read about Bobby Karl’s favorite Austin restaurants.
Kris Kristofferson, Jessi Colter, Shooter Jennings, and Bill Mack with other attendees.
Tischker Named Sr. VP, A&R for Kemosabe Records
/by Jessica NicholsonBeka Tischker
Beka Tischker has been named Sr. VP of A&R for Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records, and Sr. VP, Publishing at Prescription Songs, according to the Hollywood Reporter. In her new role, she will oversee the A&R operations of Kemosabe Records and the entire operation of Prescription Songs.
Tischker was instrumental in bringing Big Machine Publishing and Prescription Songs together as a joint venture.
“I’m honored and excited to continue to work with Luke and the amazing team at Kemosabe and Prescription,” said Tischker. “Luke is an inspiring leader and I am excited to continue to build on what we have started with these amazing and talented artists.”
Tischker has worked in music publishing in Nashville, New York and Los Angeles, beginning her career at Deston Songs, followed by Major Bob Music. She moved to New York in 2004, working in writer/publisher relations at BMI, and then moved to the A&R department at Columbia Records. She later worked at Razor and Tie before joining Advanced Alternative Media (AAM) as a manager for writers and producers, and to oversee Prescription Songs.
While at AAM, she has worked with songwriters including Mozella, Noel Zancanella, Julia Michaels and Lindy Robbins, opening the Nashville office of the company to grow the company’s signing presence in Music city.
Prescription Songs’ roster of more than 50 songwriters includes Katy Perry, Kesha, Benny Blanco and more. Prescription inked JV deals with Diplo’s Mad Decent and with Big Machine Publishing, which recently signed Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts.
Bobby Karl At The Texas Heritage Songwriters Assoc. Hall of Fame
/by Bobby KarlThis statement will come as a surprise to none of you: Texans like to do things BIG.
I offer as a case in point, last weekend’s induction into the Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Assoication’s (THSA) Hall of Fame. This isn’t just a gig, it’s three-day fiesta. Bobby Karl put the event on his radar this year, although the organization that tosses these bashes is 10 years old. It took place on June 20, 21 and 22 in Austin.
Larry Gatlin plays at Saxon’s Pub.
FRIDAY
Friday evening was the opening event of the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame weekend. It took place south of town, at Saxon’s Pub on South Lamar. You can’t miss it: There’s a giant suit of armor out in front. This venue is legendary.
“This club is 24 years old, and 30,000 artists have performed here,” said owner Joe Ables, who hosted the show. Favorites there have included such Texas tunesmiths as Ray Wylie Hubbard, Rusty Weir, Joe Ely and the late Stephen Bruton. On this night, Ables’ stage featured banners reading, “Music In Its Purest State” and “2014 Homecoming Weekend.”
That’s because the starring writers were prior Hall of Fame inductees Aaron Barker (who is from San Antonio), Sonny Throckmorton (Wichita Falls), Bruce Channel (Grapevine), Larry Gatlin (Seminole) and Allen Shamblin (Huffman), plus Bonnie Bishop, Kevin Welch, Dustin Welch and newcomer Mignon Grabois.
Working the packed room and grooving on the tunes were such familiar Nashville names as Waylon Payne, Susan Nadler, Mary Miller, Connie Nelson and Evelyn Shriver.
Bonnie Bishop performs.
SATURDAY
The second THSA event occurred the following evening. It took place in the fabulous Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. From the 40-foot bronze Lone Star towering over its plaza to the observatory-dome top floor, from the terrazzo floor depicting Texas history to the IMAX theater, this facility puts other state museums to shame. Tennessee legislators need to visit and take notes. I know Texas is a much bigger state, but at the very least our museum needs it own building.
Gov. Rick Perry honors Bill Mack
Anyhow, the Saturday evening event was billed as “The Darrell K. Royal Songwriters Homecoming,” an elegant reception and show. Organizer Bill Schneider was the best bud of Darrell Royal (1924-2012), the legendary football coach who led The University of Texas to three national championships. Royal was also a huge songwriter fan, who always hosted guitar pulls at the golf tournament he co-hosted with Willie Nelson for years. This whole weekend grew from Royal’s enthusiasm.
The reception in the museum lobby was attended by 400+ VIPs, including Jody Williams, Bill Thornbury, Stan Moress, Gary Nicholson, Colleen Fisher, Freddy Powers, Dean Miller, Perry Howard, Amos Brown, Kelly Gonzales, Mason Hunter and more.
The cocktail supper featured chicken quesadillas, pork belly with apple chutney, jalapeno-chicken and pulled-pork sliders, grilled Mexi-corn cups and watermelon agua fresca with goat cheese. You could also indulge in pecan-pie diamonds and/or donuts with chocolate dipping sauce.
Emcee Terry Boothe brought on Schneider, who presented a Darrell Royal autographed “game ball” to THSA executive director Michelle Johnson.
Gov. Rick Perry appeared and got a standing ovation. “When you think about this state, this songwriters’ association gets to the heart of who we are as a people,” said Perry. “I don’t think there’s anybody who loved country music and its people more than your husband,” he said to widow Edith Royal. Perry presented the Darrell K. Royal Texas Music Legends Award to iconic radio broadcaster and hit songwriter Bill Mack (WBAP, Sirius/XM, “Drinking Champagne,” “Blue”).
“We live in the greatest state,” said Mack. “I’m so glad that Rick Perry is our governor.
“This isn’t political,” Mack added, before plugging Perry for President. In that very week, Perry had asserted that homosexuality was the same thing as being genetically pre-disposed to alcoholism (it isn’t) and that terrorists from Syria were coming across the border from Mexico into Texas (they aren’t).
The genial, likable Perry proclaimed Jessi Colter, as well as Natalie Hemby, Rhett Akins and Luke Laird to be honorary Texans. Larry Gatlin introduced the three Nashville songwriting stars. “I’m kind of the Susan Lucci of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame,” said Gatlin. “Because I’ve been nominated six times. But the way I look at it is, the best songwriters in the world are from the state of Texas.” He is, needless to say, a Texas S/W Hall of Fame member. Gatlin sang “Strings Attached” and “Johnny Cash Is Dead and His House Burned Down,” before turning over the show.
Laird (“Give Me Back My Hometown,” “Drink in My Hand,” “Keep It to Yourself”), Hemby (“Baggage Claim,” “White Liar,” “Drinks After Work”) and Akins (“That Ain’t My Truck,” “Honeybee,” “Take a Back Road”) were stellar. “Thank y’all for having us cats from Nashville crash your party,” said Atkins. Booked for the gig by BMI, all three did Music City proud.
Texas State History Museum
SUNDAY
Next on our THSA agenda was a VIP reception in the mezzanine lobby of the Moody Theater at Austin City Limits downtown. The walls were completely covered with photos of ACL performers, from Sheryl Crow, B.B. King, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews and Elvis Costello to Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Keith Urban, Rosanne Cash and Bill Monroe. Not to mention Willie Nelson, a bronze statue of whom also smiles benignly on the theater’s entry plaza.
Willie Nelson statues were presented.
The theater itself, is a marvel. With no columns anywhere, the sight lines are flawless. The sound is sterling. You’ve seen it on TV, and it’s just as cool in real life.
“There is no place I’d rather be than right where we are,” said show host Red Steagall. “There are only three kinds of Texans – those who were born here; those who got here as fast as they could; and those who are on their way.
“Darrell K. Royal…brought a group of us together and created a family. This is a continuation of that family.”
Inductee K.T. Oslin received a standing ovation before she uttered a word or sang a note. “Texas, I’m home!” she exclaimed. She sang “Cornell Crawford,” explaining, “This is the first song I ever wrote. All those years in New York just went away, and out came Texas.”
Oslin was transcendent, enthralling the crowd with “Do Ya,” “Hey Bobby,” “New Way Home,” “Hold Me” and “80s Ladies” in much the same way that she did at her Franklin Theater comeback show in November. “What an honor this is for me,” she said.
Lee Roy Parnell sang for inductee Buck Owens (1929-2006). “Buck was my friend,” Parnell said. “This is a particular honor for me. The greatest night of my life was when I was inducted, and tonight is up there with ‘em.” With Bonnie Bishop doing Don Rich-style harmonies, Parnell performed “Under Your Spell Again,” “Crying Time,” “Together Again,” “Tall Dark Stranger” and “Love’s Gonna Live Here.” He promised to place the award on display at Owens’ Crystal Palace nightclub in Bakersfield.
Kris Kistofferson was first up to honor inductee Waylon Jennings (1937-2002). “I’ve been a fan of Waylon ever since the first time I heard him sing at a demo session for one of Harlan Howard’s songs,” said Kristofferson. “I’d never heard anything like him, and I still haven’t.”
Son Shooter Jennings did “Sad Songs and Waltzes,” “Lonesome On’ry and Mean” and “Belle of the Ball.” Then widow Jessi Colter provided her own “I Ain’t the One” and “Storms Never Last” to the proceedings. She and Shooter brought this tribute section to a close with a rocking “Why You Been Gone So Long.”
All three tribute segments featured video testimonials. Among those appearing on screen were Joe Galante, Guy Clark, Bill Anderson, Miranda Lambert, Tim DuBois, Rodney Crowell, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Richie Albright, Ralph Emery and Ringo Starr. It’s also essential to mention that Johnny Nicholas & Hell Bent, featuring dobro/steel sizzler Cindy Cashdollar, were a superb backing band throughout the show. These folks are also Saxon Pub regulars.
The evening concluded with a 71st birthday celebration for Kristofferson, who led everyone in singing “Me and Bobby McGee.” Schmoozing at the gig were Texas boosters Kimmie Rhodes, Ray Benson, Tamara Miller, Charlie Stewart, Turk Pipkin and Lisa George.
“God bless Texas!” said Red Steagall. “Will you join us again next year?” Loving songwriters as I do, I just might do that.
Read about Bobby Karl’s favorite Austin restaurants.
Kris Kristofferson, Jessi Colter, Shooter Jennings, and Bill Mack with other attendees.
Blue Chair Bay Rum Presents 'Hit Makers & Rum Chasers'
/by Jessica NicholsonSongwriters Danny Myrick, Marti Frederiksen and Paul Jenkins are slated to return to the island for an evening of acoustic performances on Saturday, July 19.
“We are proud to support the Hit Makers project, and nothing goes better with a great song than a great cocktail made with one of our Blue Chair Bay Rums,” said Mark Montgomery, CEO of Fishbowl Spirits, parent company of Blue Chair Bay Rum.
Myrick has penned a number of hits including Craig Morgan‘s “International Harvester” and Jason Aldean‘s “She’s Country.” Frederiksen’s songs have been recorded by Carrie Underwood, Gavin Rossdale, Daughtry, Aerosmith and more. Jenkins boasts writing credits including Blake Shelton‘s “Over,” Thompson Square‘s “If I Didn’t Have You,” and more.
In addition to Blue Chair Bay Rum (distributed by Glazer’s Premiere Distributors), “Hit Makers & Rum Chasers” is sponsored by Virgin Islands Lottery, Southland Gaming, Westin St. John, Eco Green Caribbean, 93.5 Caribbean Country, and Love City Radio.
For more information, visit hitmakersandrumchasers.com.
Urban, Lopez, Connick To Return to 'Idol;' Nashville Audition Set
/by Jessica NicholsonAuditions for American Idol XIV will take place in New Orleans (June 25); Uniondale, N.Y. (July 23); Nashville, Tenn. (July 30); and San Francisco (Sept. 29). Additionally, the American Idol XIV will launch a bicoastal bus tour July 9 both in Portland, Me., and Portland, Ore. Hopefuls can also submit auditions online through social media using #TheNextIdol.
“Jennifer, Keith, Harry and Ryan are the very best in the business at what they do, and I’m absolutely ecstatic that they are returning to American Idol for another season. Each brings unique qualities and expertise to the team, but they all share the same passion for helping undiscovered singers achieve the American dream,” said David Hill, Senior Executive Vice President, 21st Century Fox.
“I am thrilled our consummate host, Mr. Ryan Seacrest, is returning for Season 14, together with Jennifer, Harry and Keith,” said American Idol creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. “Their interaction, warmth and experience made them an absolute joy to watch. I can’t wait to see their evolution together continue next season.”
Jamey Johnson Welcomes Friends for Nashville Benefit Show
/by Jessica NicholsonJamey Johnson
Jamey Johnson will welcome friends and fellow musicians Shooter Jennings, Jessi Colter, Jerrod Niemann, Chris Stapleton and other special guests for a musical tribute to Waylon Jennings and Hank Cochran at Nashville’s Marathon Motor Works on July 9.
Full Moon Full Life presents “A Night Of Influence Celebrating Waylon Jennings & Hank Cochran,” will raise money for the Nikki Mitchell Foundation, which aids in the early detection and cure of pancreatic cancer. Doors open at 6 p.m., the live auction begins at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 for Golden Circle and $25 for general admission.
Nikki Mitchell passed away in July 2013 of pancreatic cancer. She had served as President and CEO of Waylon Jennings’ music for more than 23 years.
For more information, visit nikkimitchellfoundation.org.
BMLG Reveals Artist Performance Lineup for Brickyard 400
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Band Perry, Justin Moore and Brantley Gilbert will headline concerts at the Brickfest Music Festival on Saturday (July 26) and Sunday (July 27) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Additionally, music and racing fans will be introduced to newcomers A Thousand Horses and Drake White during the weekend of entertainment, which is free with track admission each day.
For more information, visit brickyard.com.
Through The Lens (6/23/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonLucy Hale made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, June 21, when the Memphis native performed her new single, “Lie A Little Better.”
“Lie A Little Better,” written by Melissa Peirce, Mike Daly and Chris DeStefano, will be released to Country radio on July 21. Hale shot a video for the song over the weekend at the Grand Ole Opry house.
Lucy Hale at the Grand Ole Opry. Photo: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry
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The Academy of Country Music welcomed singer Kree Harrison to the office while she was in Los Angeles recently. While at the Academy, she signed up for professional ACM membership, as part of the Academy’s complimentary one-year membership offered to support emerging artists.
Kree Harrison signs up for membership with the Academy of Country Music
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Chris Lane‘s debut single, “Broken Windsheld View,” broke into the Top 10 recently on the iTunes Country Songs chart, with 11,247 downloads in its first week. The guitar-driven song was written by Rodney Clawson, Shane Minor, and David Lee Murphy, and produced by Joey Moi.
Chris Lane performs in Charleston, S.C., opening for Florida Georgia Line’s This is How We Roll Summer Series 2014 tour. Photo: Lloyd Norman / Big Loud Mountain
'Rising Star' Debut Earns Second-Place Ratings
/by Sarah SkatesBrad Paisley, Kesha and Ludacris make up the panel of experts on the show, where their votes are added to real-time votes from at-home viewers as the contestants attempt to “raise the wall.” The show, hosted by Josh Groban, airs live so that voting can be conducted in real-time via app. If the contestant scores enough points, the video wall between them and the experts is raised and they move on to the next level.
According to Variety, NBC planned a special edition of America’s Got Talent opposite the premiere of Rising Star to intercept the new show’s viewers. Talent won the 9 PM ET hour for NBC.
Country singer Sarah Darling was among the first round of contestants and received enough votes to return to the competition (see video below). Teenage boy band Beyond 5, who recently moved to Music City, also competed but did not receive enough votes to continue on the show.
In recent months, talent competitions have saturated TV line ups. Fox cancelled The X Factor, and American Idol had its lowest-rated year ever. NBC’s popular series, The Voice, also experienced a ratings slip.
UK Singles Chart Adds Streaming Data
/by Sarah SkatesAs music streaming has grown in popularity, there has been a decline in single track sales. The chart’s new methodology reflects these changes.
100 streams will be equivalent to 1 single purchase (whether download, CD or vinyl). The streaming data represents on demand plays via services such as Spotify, Deezer, Napster, O2 Tracks (Musicqubed), rara, Sony’s Music Unlimited and Xbox Music, all members of the Entertainment Retailers Association, co-owner of the Official Charts Company.
ERA already supplies data from physical and digital stores to the Official Charts including specialist chains such as HMV, internet retailers like Amazon, the UK’s big four supermarkets and hundreds of independent retailers.
The Official Singles Chart is compiled from midnight on Sunday morning to midnight on Saturday evening every week. Streams will be counted for the first time in the chart measuring the period from Sunday, June 29, 2014 through Saturday, July 5 (week 27). Read more here.
Industry Ink (6/23/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonBrett Eldredge
Brett Eldredge recently signed with Sony/ATV Music.
Eldredge co-wrote his chart-topping debut single, “Don’t Ya,” as well as his current hit single, “Beat of the Music,” co-written with Ross Copperman and Heather Morgan.
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Outshyne
Country band Outshyne has signed a music distribution deal with Sony RED. The company will assist in the distribution of Outshyne’s project Startin’ Over, which includes the single “Moonlight Crush,” penned by Marv Green, Rodney Clawson and Blake Wise.
“I have been a huge fan since the first time I heard them back in October 2013,” said Dewayne Brown, Southeastern Director of Artist & Label Development at RED Nashville. “The song ‘Moonlight Crush’ is written by some of the most unbelievable songwriters here in Nashville, and Waylon [Owings]’s vocal blew me away. But it’s not just Waylon, I love what the boys – Josh, Casey, Jason and Smiley – bring to the party.”
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