Charlie Daniels
new music video, for her song “Get High,” will premiere on
perezhilton.com today (March 27) at 5:00 PM/CDT. The video was directed by
Becky Fluke.
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Charlie Daniels is set to release a new album Off The Grid—Doin’ It Dylan on April 1. Daniels will be making the media rounds including stops at Kathie Lee & Co. (March 26), Huckabee (March 29), Morning Joe (March 31), Access Hollywood (March 31), Hannity (March 31), Fox 411 (March 31), The Artie Lange Show (March 31), SiriusXM ‘Artist Confidential’ (March 31), The Today Show (April 1), ABC NewsNow (April 1), The Better Show (April 6), The Cain Conversation and more.
The new collection contains Daniels’ renditions of 10 of Bob Dylan’s signature songs, including “Times They Are A Changin’,” “Country Pie,” “Just Like A Woman,” and others.
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The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions have announced LL COOL J and Chris O’Donnell will co-host ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute To The Troops. Additionally, Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Kellie Pickler, and Keith Urban have been added to the lineup of artists scheduled to perform.
The special will be taped Monday, April 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast Tuesday, May 20 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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Show Dog-Universal Music recording artist Josh Thompson is gearing up for the April 1 release of his highly anticipated sophomore album Turn It Up. Thompson has appearances lined up on GAC’s Headline Country, which airs today, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. EST and re-airs throughout the weekend, CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown (April 5) and GAC’s Great American Playlist (April 1). Thompson will also be featured in a forthcoming episode of Country Now’s Hear & Now: Live From Blackbird Studio.
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CMG Label Group artist
Kari Jobe celebrates the release of her new album and DVD,
Majestic. The project was recorded live at the historic Majestic Theatre in Dallas, and climbed to No. 4 this week on iTunes Overall Albums and No. 1 on iTunes Christian & Gospel charts.
Majestic is also Jobe’s first full-length live concert DVD.
In support of her release, Jobe has been on the road the past month performing sold-out dates in New York City, Birmingham, Ala.; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; and Toronto, Ontario Canada. The “Majestic Tour” features special guests
Rend Collective and continues through April 8.
Weekly Chart Report (3/28/14)
/by Michael_SmithAmericana Music Association Teams With Grammy Museum
/by Jessica NicholsonMary Gauthier
The Americana Music Association and the GRAMMY Museum have partnered to produce a series of programming in Los Angeles as part of the museum’s continuing educational mission. These programs will be moderated by vice president of the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares’ Scott Goldman, produced by GRAMMY Museum Director of Public Programming and Artist Relations Lynne Sheridan, and sponsored by American Express.
Singer/songwriter and Americana Music Association board director Mary Gauthier will kick off the series on Monday, April 21 at 8 p.m. in the GRAMMY Museum’s Clive Davis Theater. On Monday, April 28, New Orleans-based Hurray for the Riff Raff will be the featured artist.
The Grammy Museum is located at 800 West Olympic Blvd. in Los Angeles. For tickets, visit the GRAMMY Museum website.
Artist Updates (3/27/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonCharlie Daniels
Brandy Clark’s new music video, for her song “Get High,” will premiere on perezhilton.com today (March 27) at 5:00 PM/CDT. The video was directed by Becky Fluke.
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Charlie Daniels is set to release a new album Off The Grid—Doin’ It Dylan on April 1. Daniels will be making the media rounds including stops at Kathie Lee & Co. (March 26), Huckabee (March 29), Morning Joe (March 31), Access Hollywood (March 31), Hannity (March 31), Fox 411 (March 31), The Artie Lange Show (March 31), SiriusXM ‘Artist Confidential’ (March 31), The Today Show (April 1), ABC NewsNow (April 1), The Better Show (April 6), The Cain Conversation and more.
The new collection contains Daniels’ renditions of 10 of Bob Dylan’s signature songs, including “Times They Are A Changin’,” “Country Pie,” “Just Like A Woman,” and others.
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The special will be taped Monday, April 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast Tuesday, May 20 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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In support of her release, Jobe has been on the road the past month performing sold-out dates in New York City, Birmingham, Ala.; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; and Toronto, Ontario Canada. The “Majestic Tour” features special guests Rend Collective and continues through April 8.
Leadership Music Application Deadline Coming Soon
/by Jessica NicholsonLeadership Music is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization. The Nashville-based, eight month education program begins in September and is intended to create understanding among professionals in different segments of the music industry. Participants are required to attend an orientation, all-day sessions once a month on Fridays, plus opening and closing retreats during the program.
Leadership Music has graduated more than 1,000 music industry-related executives since 1990.
Lari White Produces 'Shoe Burnin'' Album
/by Sarah SkatesLari White produced the companion CD that includes 18 works. She also makes her debut as an author with her “Girl Shoes” story in the book.
Among the 24 authors and singer-songwriters who contributed to the project are Chuck Cannon, Lisa Carver, Chuck Jones, and guest vocalist Sarah Buxton.
Here’s a little history behind the title, according to a press release: The first Shoe Burnin’ originated when a group of writers found themselves in a cabin with no firewood — only a box full of old shoes. As each shoe was thrown into the fire, they made up stories about it. Over time, this became a tradition, and in remembrance, many stories and songs shared since have involved shoes — all the places they trod and the myriad experiences of those who wore them.
Columbia Nashville Inks Strategic Partnership With Chase Rice
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Triple 8 Management’s George Couri; Columbia Nashville VP Promotion Norbert Nix; Chase Rice; Sony Music Nashville Chairman & CEO Gary Overton; Triple 8 Managment’s Bruce Kalmick.
Photo Credit: Alan Poizner
Chase Rice, Thirty Tigers, and RED Distribution have entered into a strategic partnership with Columbia Nashville. The Country label will begin promoting Rice’s Top 40 single, “Ready Set Roll,” at Country radio.
Rice’s Ready Set Roll EP, produced by Chris DeStefano and Scott Cooke, was released through his own label, Dack Janiels, LLC. Rice and management company Triple 8 Management then hired independent promotion company RPM to promote “Ready Set Roll,” which garnered the attention of Columbia Nashville. Rice is also a co-writer on Florida Georgia Line‘s debut hit, “Cruise.”
Gary Overton, Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Nashville said, “We are extremely excited about our new relationship with Chase and having him on our Columbia Nashville roster. He and his team have created a tremendous buzz about him, his music and his live shows and we are ready to help them break it wide open across the country.”
“It started out with me pounding the pavement and playing anywhere I could that involved reaching the fans,” shares Rice. “It’s grown into this really incredible entity where the #CRew spreads the word about our music and our shows for us. We’ve played based on where they demanded us—so when we were approached to take it to the next level, we knew we had to take advantage of the opportunity for them.”
“This partnership really strengthens the backbone of Chase’s organization,” shares Rice’s manager, Bruce Kalmick, Triple 8 Management. “We hope to leverage their promotional team’s passion to catapult his story on a grander scale both regarding sales and radio success.”
“Ready Set Roll” debuted at No. 1 on iTunes’ sales chart and has sold over 260,000 copies. A full album is expected for release in summer 2014.
Florida Georgia Line Launching "This Is How We Cruise" In November
/by Jessica NicholsonDuo Florida Georgia Line has been gearing up to bring their party from land to sea. The duo, in partnership with Sixthman Ltd., will debut the “This is How We Cruise” music festival aboard the Norwegian Pearl from Nov. 8-12.
Rapper Nelly, Thomas Rhett, Colt Ford, The Cadillac Three, Canaan Smith, and Chris Lane will join Florida Georgia Line on the cruise. The musical venture will depart from Miami, Fla., traveling to Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas. The Norwegian Pearl will offer 13 bars and lounges, 19 dining experiences, an outdoor pool, hot tubs, spa, fitness center and more.
Florida Georgia Line is currently on tour with Jason Aldean‘s Night Train Tour, and will soon begin the This Is How We Roll Summer Series 2014, featuring Nelly and Chris Lane.
For more information and reservations, visit fglcruise.com.
Industry Ink (3/27/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonFront Row: SESAC’s Pat Collins. Back Row (L-R): Michael Michel, SESAC’s Keenan Popwell, Diane Blagman (Greenberg Traurig & SESAC Legislative Advocate), Steve Cooper, Martha Redbone, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, SESAC’s Trevor Gale & Jamie Dominguez, Angela Hunte, Tiombe Lockhart, Kirsten Donaldson (Legislative Director and Counsel to Rep. Jeffries) and SESAC’s Linda Lorence Critelli. Photo: Jerritt Clark
“TweelX provides the opportunity for investors to participate in one of the most exciting industries there is,” says Montana. “At the same time, it gives songwriters and musicians a way to partner with people who appreciate their creative work and are willing to share in the potential for its growth and success. It’s a win—win, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
Under the TweelX model, investors have the ability to buy stock in music and obtain a cut of song royalties. By pairing a music publishing operation with an online trading platform, TweelX has established a securities market in single songs.
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Miller and Robinson were awarded the honor in a ceremony held at the General Morgan Inn in Greenville, Tenn.
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In Photos: Tin Pan South 2014's Wednesday Shows
/by Jessica NicholsonStation Inn’s Late Show on Wednesday, March 26. Photo: Bev Moser
Special guests abounded at last night’s (Wednesday, March 26) round of Tin Pan South 2014 shows. Jan Howard made an appearance at the Late Show at Station Inn, while Jewel filled in for Jamie Spears at the Bluebird Cafe (Spears was on her honeymoon). Nashville actor Sam Palladio (who portrays Gunnar) performed with the Rutledge early show, and brought along fellow cast members Chaley Rose (who plays Zoey Dalton), and Aubrey Peeples (who plays Layla Grant).
Last night’s shows featured the likes of Tom Douglas, Brett Jones, Dave Turnbull, Marty Dodson, Liz Rose, Lisa Carver, Josh Dorr, Chase Bryant, Vince Gill, Sherrie Austin, Steve Bogard, Leslie Satcher, Larry Gatlin, Justin Wilson, Rob Hatch, Buddy Jewel, Jeff Bates, Billy Yates, Jessi Alexander, Josh Kear, Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis of Striking Matches, Karyn Rochelle, John & Jacob, Craig Campbell, and numerous other incredibly talented singer-songwriters.
See below for photos from last night’s shows. All photos by Bev Moser.
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Tech Bytes: Twitter Back In Music Game With 'Billboard' Chart
/by Sarah SkatesBillboard and Twitter have teamed for a chart that will track US music conversations among the millions of Tweets sent each day. The Billboard Twitter Real-Time Charts will be the first real-time charts on the Billboard platforms and a continuation of the publication’s integration of new media music consumption in its chart rankings. A Twitter Amplify partnership will help distribute the chart beyond Billboard.com and include custom in-Tweet charts and in-Tweet video round ups of the week in music on Twitter.
Twitter closed its failing Music app last week, and apparently this is part of its new music strategy. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the new plan centers around music conversations and content on Twitter itself, instead of a separate app. The social media company has been in talks with Beats Music, SoundCloud and Vevo.
• Spotify is offering its Premium subscription service to college students in the United States for $4.99; a 50 percent discount from the regular price.
• Facebook is gobbling up companies, including virtual reality headset maker Oculus for $2 billion and WhatsApp for $19 billion. Its $3 billion bid for SnapChat was rejected. Billboard wonders is Mark Zuckerberg is a visionary or living in his own virtual reality.
• Last.fm is scrapping its subscription radio service, which pulls music from its own servers, and replacing it with music piped in from YouTube and Spotify.