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.
The Band Perry To Open 49th Annual ACM Awards
/by Jessica NicholsonCo-hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan
The Band Perry. Photo: David McClister
The Band Perry is slated to give the opening performance at the upcoming 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, offering their new single, “Chainsaw.” The awards program will also feature performances from Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes, Miranda Lambert, George Strait and Florida Georgia Line.
Lambert and Strait will perform a tribute medley in honor of Merle Haggard‘s 50 years in Country music. Garth Brooks will also be in attendance to present Haggard with the Crystal Milestone award. Hayes will perform his current single, “Invisible,” while Florida Georgia Line will team with Bryan on the single “This Is How We Roll” at the 4th Annual ACM Fan Jam.
They join announced performers include Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Brett Eldredge, Toby Keith, Justin Moore, Kip Moore, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, and Lady Antebellum with Stevie Nicks.
The 49th annual ACM Awards will air on Sunday, April 6 at 8 p.m. live ET/delayed PT.
Additionally, brand partnerships have been announced for the 2nd Annual ACM Party for a Cause® Festival, a two-day outdoor music festival headlined by Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. Activities will include ACM & Cabela’s Great Outdoors Archery Event, ACM Expo Marketplace presented by Roper, Coors Light Beer Garden, Diet Dr Pepper Red Carpet Experience, Firestone’s Destination Country Tour, RAM Ride and Drive and many more.
In Photos: Tin Pan South Thursday Shows
/by Jessica NicholsonJeff Cohen, Kara DioGuardi, JT Harding, and James T. Slater perform. Photo: Bev Moser
The song extravaganza that is Tin Pan South continued at venues across Music City Thursday night (March 27) as songwriters filled clubs including The Commodore, Bluebird Cafe, The Listening Room Cafe and the Hard Rock Cafe to bring to life the stories behind their famous compositions.
Blake Chaffin, Adam Hambrick, Logan Mize, Randy Montana, Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Anne E. DeChant, Emmy Russell, David G. Smith, Mare Wakefield, Sarah Buxton, Erin McCarley, Lucie Silvas, Kate York, Sarah Siskind, The Stellas (Brad Stella, Marylynne Stella), Fred Wilhelm, Kelsea Ballerini, Jennifer Denmark, Sara Haze, Meghan Linsey, Danielle Peck are just a few of talented tunesmiths who showcased their songs and voices.
All photos by Bev Moser/Moments By Moser.
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Second Annual "Pub Deal" Contest Launched
/by Jessica NicholsonIn addition to receiving a non-recoupable $20,000 advance, the winner will work with Secret Road during the year to build their repertoire and market songs for film and television. Twenty-five finalists will be featured on American Songwriter‘s website. Five finalists will participate in an audition that includes a series of interviews with Secret Road’s staff and co-writing sessions with top songwriters.
The deadline for entering is May 3, 2014, at 11:30 p.m. CST.
The contest will be powered by Songspace, a Nashville-based startup and partner company of American Songwriter Media. Songspace provides a song catalog for music businesses fed by a collaborative app for songwriters.
Secret Road is a Los Angeles-based music licensing, publishing, and management company that has placed songs in television shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Parenthood, and Pretty Little Liars, as well as the films No Strings Attached, What to Expect When You’re Expecting and Something Borrowed.
For application information, visit thepubdeal.com.
Dillon, Dorff, McDonald Take Part In Songwriters Summit
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): KSFI-FM/KRSP-FM/KSL-AM Director of Sales Stephanie Palmer, Bonneville-Salt Lake VP of Marketing Tami Ostmark, KSFI/KRSP Sales Manager Emily Hunt, BMI’s Dan Spears, Dean Dillon, Paul McDonald, Steve Dorff, Bonneville’s Lisa Brown, KSFI/KRSP Director of Promotions Joey Roth, KSL Broadcast Group President Darrell Brown, KSFI/KRSP Brand Manager Kelly Hammer.
BMI and Bonneville Radio partnered recently (March 22) to present the 1st Annual Songwriters Summit at The Depot in Salt Lake City.
BMI Icon Dean Dillon and Grammy-nominated writer Steve Dorff performed some of their biggest hits written for artists such as George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Kenny Rogers and Ann Murray, while American Idol finalist Paul McDonald performed a number of songs from his upcoming project as well as tunes that were recorded with his band The Grand Magnolias. A portion of the proceeds from the Summit benefited Legacy Music Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing music education in Utah public schools.
The day before the Summit, the songwriters paid a visit to Salt Lake Community College where they met with students in the music department; many of whom were aspiring songwriters and musicians.
McDonald, Dorff and Dillon spoke to students at Salt Lake Community College about life as a professional songwriter and what it takes to write a great song.
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.