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Election Results Spur Changes in Entertainment Law
/by contributorOn Tuesday, November 9th, NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers) and the CMA will hold an Entertainment Law Conference to explore how the recent Congressional changes will impact the way in which Congress addresses entertainment industry issues. An “Election Results” panel, comprised of a bipartisan group of Washington, D.C. veterans representing many music industry stakeholders, […]
Jim Lauderdale to Receive SESAC’s Inspiration Award
/by contributorJim Lauderdale will be honored with SESAC’s “Inspiration Award” at their upcoming Nashville Music Awards, to be held on November 8th at the SESAC Nashville headquarters. This invitation-only event honors the top country and Americana songwriters and publishers. Two-time Grammy winner Lauderdale, who is being recognized for his timeless, genre-defying music, has penned songs for […]
Weekly Chart Report (11/05/10)
/by FreemanSPIN ZONE There is movement at the top of the CountryBreakout Chart, as The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young” capitalizes on its 23 week climb by taking the No. 1 spot. Rascal Flatts’ “Why Wait” makes a big jump from No. 6 – 2, picking up 136 new spins in the process. Brad Paisley’s […]
Jury Says Hands Off in EMI Fraud Case
/by contributorTerra Firma Chairman Guy Hands has lost his multibillion dollar legal suit against lender Citigroup yesterday. The trial explored Hands’ 2007 purchase of EMI and Hands’ alleged claim that Citigroup’s Chairman of U.K. banking David Wormsley “duped” him into overpaying for EMI. The jury unanimously voted that Citigroup was not liable in the buyout. The […]
Live Nation Suffers Concert Decline
/by adminThe Associated Press is reporting that Live Nation Entertainment 3rd quarter net income fell to $51.4 million or 30 cents per share compared with $69.2 million/78 cents per share during the same period last year. The disappointing results were blamed upon heavy discounting of summer ticket prices. Live Nation merged with Ticketmaster in Jan. 2010. […]
Chrysalis Draws Admiring Glances
/by adminChrysalis Music Group, an independent British music publishing company is beginning to draw admiring glances from a number of interested suitors according to the New York Post. Interested parties named by the publication include BMG Rights Management and Warner Music Group. Chrysalis has confirmed that it has been discussing “merger opportunities,” but failed to disclose […]
Howard and Sebastian Accomplish “Nothing”
/by adminProducer Chuck Howard’s studio sessions with new artist Gwen Sebastian have produced what they hope might become the perfect tear jerker for 2011, country’s latest breakup song, “Nothing.” The song, co-written by Jason Matthews, Lisa Carver and Sebastian, is the third release from her six-song EP V.I.P. on Open Road Records. Sebastian was selected as […]
Songwriter Ronny Scaife Passes
/by Robert K OermannHit country songwriter Ronny Scaife died Wednesday, November 3 at age 63. The creator of such hits as “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin,’” and “Hearts Are Gonna Roll,” suffered a brain hemorrhage at his home in Perry Country on October 25 and was life-flighted to St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. He never regained consciousness. “He was […]
SESAC Signs Armiger
/by contributorSESAC has signed singer/songwriter Katie Armiger for representation. Armiger recently released her third album, Confessions Of A Nice Girl, on Cold River Records. Armiger stopped by the Nashville SESAC office to celebrate her signing with Craig Hayes (Zumwalt, Almon & Hayes), Tim Fink (SESAC), and Kates Robinson (Cold River). Confessions debuted at No. 6 on […]
Liz Rose Launches Independent Publishing Company
/by contributorAward-winning songwriter Liz Rose has launched her own publishing company, Liz Rose Music, Inc. (BMI). Scott Ponce will serve as General Manager/Creative Director, and Kobalt Music will provide administrative services for the boutique publishing house, which will focus on signing uniquely talented and driven writers. “I am finally doing this,” says Rose about the opening […]
Kenny Chesney to Co-Headline Stadium Tour with Zac Brown Band
/by Eric T. ParkerKenny Chesney announced his return to the stage for a nine stadium “Goin’ Coastal Tour”. When the four time CMA/ACM Entertainer of the year sets out on the 2011 tour, he will be joined by co-headliners The Zac Brown Band, plus special guests Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker. “With four acts on the bill, we’ve […]
SESAC Promotes Edwards
/by contributorSESAC has announced the appointment of Maxine Edwards to Vice President, Broadcast Operations. Edwards previously served as Vice President, Licensing Administration & Process Development. In her new position, she will be responsible for directing and evaluating strategic licensing initiatives within the broadcast and digital media industries. She will continue to work out of the SESAC […]
Big Machine Publicity Adds Burr
/by adminBig Machine announces it has added Erin D.D. Burr to its publicity department as PR Account Manager. Burr’s primary focus will be the day-to-day facilitation of publicity initiatives for the Republic Nashville label roster, which includes The Band Perry, Eli Young Band, Jaron And The Long Road To Love, Sunny Sweeney and SHEL. “I am […]