Kacey Musgraves joined Katy Perry at the Hollywood Bowl in 2013.
has announced
Kacey Musgraves as one of three opening acts for various stops on her four-month North American
Prismatic World Tour.
Although the Perry tour hits Nashville on June 27 without the Mercury Nashville newcomer, Musgraves will join the Capitol Records star for 14 August dates extending to Canada and touching U.S. cities, including Grand Rapids, Mich.; St. Louis, and Louisville, Ky. (dates below).
Capital Cities and
Tegan and Sara will tag team the rest of the tour.
“I’m so excited that I got to hand-select some of my favorite artists to join me on this journey – I know you’ll love Capital Cities, Kacey Musgraves, and Tegan and Sara as much as I do,” Perry said.
Citi card members will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. local time. Details are forthcoming for fans’ opportunity to purchase tickets via Facebook Jan. 23.
The Prismatic World Tour is Perry’s first tour since 2011’s sold-out
California Dreams Tour, which was the subject of the 2012 feature film
Katy Perry: Part Of Me, the fifth biggest music documentary of all time.
Catch Musgraves on the road with
Lady Antebellum through April. In addition to performing, Musgraves is also nominated for four Grammy Awards at the
end of the month.
Prismatic dates including Kacey Musgraves:
Aug. 10 – Grand Rapids, Mich. – Van Andel Arena
Aug. 11 – Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Palace of Auburn Hills
Aug. 13 – Columbus, Ohio – Nationwide Arena
Aug. 14 – Cleveland, Ohio – Quicken Loans Arena
Aug. 16 – Louisville, Ky. – KFC Yum! Center
Aug. 17 – St. Louis – Scottrade Center
Aug. 19 – Kansas City, Mo. – Sprint Center
Aug. 20 – Lincoln, Neb. – Pinnacle Bank Arena
Aug. 22 – Minneapolis – Target Center
Aug. 23 – Fargo, N.D. – FARGODOME
Aug. 26 – Winnipeg, MB – MTS Centre
Aug. 28 – Saskatoon, SK – Credit Union Centre
Aug. 29 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
Aug. 31 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place
Grand Ole Opry Returns To CRS 2014 with Star-Studded Lineup
/by Jessica NicholsonThe star-studded lineup includes Opry members Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and Old Crow Medicine Show, along with Thompson Square, Love & Theft, Brandy Clark, Will Hoge, and Eric Paslay. The event will begin at 7 p.m., immediately following the annual CRS Opening Night Welcome Reception. All CRS attendees can attend, with both seating and standing room available. The Grand Ole Opry at CRS is sponsored by My Well-Being Powered by Humana and the performances are Powered by Live Nation.
“We were thrilled to introduce the Opry to CRS last year,” said Opry Vice-President and General Manager Pete Fisher. “The show was a home run, and we’re looking forward to making history again at CRS 2014.”
The Opry, radio’s longest-running program, has rarely staged shows outside its regular program schedule and its permanent home (the Grand Ole Opry House) or its winter residence (Ryman Auditorium). Past Opry performances played outside the show’s home venues include performances staged at theaters such as New York City’s Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
CRS 2014 will be held February 19-21 at the Nashville Convention Center. To register for CRS visit countryradioseminar.com.
Music City Roots Mixes Quality Performers and Fun
/by Sarah SkatesAmos Lee at soundcheck on Jan. 15.
Skates On The Case:
Music City Roots is one of Nashville’s most welcoming concert experiences for artists and fans alike. The cozy Loveless Barn, where the smell of barbecue wafts through the air, is a perfect venue for the show reminiscent of an old-time radio broadcast. (Fans can listen from home via online streaming or on Hippie Radio 94.5.)
Last night’s (Jan. 15) sold out event offered a prime mix of top-tier talent: big-name headliner Amos Lee, songwriter extraordinaires Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott, rising folk songstress Angel Snow, and keen new artists Sam Lewis, and Bradford Lee Folk & The Bluegrass Playboys. The action continues between sets as Craig Havighurst interviews performers, and Jim Lauderdale entertains as a fun, quirky host. Helping make sure everything runs smoothly is MCR’s Dir. of Artist Relations/Assoc. Producer Laurie Dashper Gregory.
From a business perspective, the series attracts sponsors with plenty of creative branding opportunities. There was a live performance of the Vietti Chili jingle, an onstage presentation of a gift from Kirkland’s, French’s boots were on display, and the concert offers the Blackstone Brewery line up.
Held every Wednesday, Music City Roots is equally family friendly and pocketbook friendly. General admission tickets are $10, with group, student and children discounts available. The popular show even has a Chattanooga off-shoot, Scenic City Roots.
The Music City Roots crew celebrated a broadcast on Nashville Public Television. (L-R): Co-Executive Producer Todd Mayo, Sr. Producer Craig Havighurst, Assoc. Producer Laurie Gregory, Co-Executive Producer John Walker and NPT’s Justin Harvey. Photo: Butch Worrell
Artist Updates (1/16/14)
/by Michael_SmithSteven Curtis Chapman
Steven Curtis Chapman has announced the second leg of The Glorious Unfolding Tour. In addition to featuring special guests The Afters and Josh Wilson, the tour will continue to support the organization Show Hope, which provides care to orphans.
Chapman will perform at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Feb. 22. Fans can purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com.
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Rodney Crowell
Artist, songwriter and author Rodney Crowell will release his latest album Tarpaper Sky (New West Records) on April 15. Crowell’s most recent album Old Yellow Moon, a collaboration with Emmylou Harris, is nominated for a 2014 Grammy Award.
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Fans can pre-order the combo pack here.
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Kix Brooks has debuted the music video for “High In The Saddle,” his collaboration with Randy Houser, on CMT. The song is featured in Brook’s western film Ambush At Dark Canyon. Brooks wrote, recorded and produced the film’s soundtrack.
Fans can watch the music video on cmt.com.
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Kacey Musgraves Signs On For Katy Perry World Tour
/by Eric T. ParkerKacey Musgraves joined Katy Perry at the Hollywood Bowl in 2013.
Katy Perry has announced Kacey Musgraves as one of three opening acts for various stops on her four-month North American Prismatic World Tour.
Although the Perry tour hits Nashville on June 27 without the Mercury Nashville newcomer, Musgraves will join the Capitol Records star for 14 August dates extending to Canada and touching U.S. cities, including Grand Rapids, Mich.; St. Louis, and Louisville, Ky. (dates below). Capital Cities and Tegan and Sara will tag team the rest of the tour.
“I’m so excited that I got to hand-select some of my favorite artists to join me on this journey – I know you’ll love Capital Cities, Kacey Musgraves, and Tegan and Sara as much as I do,” Perry said.
Citi card members will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. local time. Details are forthcoming for fans’ opportunity to purchase tickets via Facebook Jan. 23.
The Prismatic World Tour is Perry’s first tour since 2011’s sold-out California Dreams Tour, which was the subject of the 2012 feature film Katy Perry: Part Of Me, the fifth biggest music documentary of all time.
Catch Musgraves on the road with Lady Antebellum through April. In addition to performing, Musgraves is also nominated for four Grammy Awards at the end of the month.
Prismatic dates including Kacey Musgraves:
Aug. 10 – Grand Rapids, Mich. – Van Andel Arena
Aug. 11 – Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Palace of Auburn Hills
Aug. 13 – Columbus, Ohio – Nationwide Arena
Aug. 14 – Cleveland, Ohio – Quicken Loans Arena
Aug. 16 – Louisville, Ky. – KFC Yum! Center
Aug. 17 – St. Louis – Scottrade Center
Aug. 19 – Kansas City, Mo. – Sprint Center
Aug. 20 – Lincoln, Neb. – Pinnacle Bank Arena
Aug. 22 – Minneapolis – Target Center
Aug. 23 – Fargo, N.D. – FARGODOME
Aug. 26 – Winnipeg, MB – MTS Centre
Aug. 28 – Saskatoon, SK – Credit Union Centre
Aug. 29 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
Aug. 31 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place
Tom Lord Joins Red Light Management
/by Jessica NicholsonTom Lord
Tom Lord has exited Universal Music Group Nashville to join Red Light Management, where he will handle marketing efforts for the various artists on Red Light’s roster.
Lord had been with UMG since 2000, where he managed the film/TV licensing, international marketing, and partnership marketing efforts for the Mercury, EMI and Capitol Nashville roster of artists. He most recently served as VP, Marketing of the label group.
“I am honored to have been a part of Universal Music Group Nashville and am forever grateful for the experience and friendships,” Lord says. “I am also looking forward to my new opportunity at Red Light Management to work with their amazing staff and roster of artists.”
He can be reached at tom.lord@redlightmanagement.com.
SoundExchange Extends CEO Huppe's Contract
/by Jessica NicholsonMichael Huppe
SoundExchange announced that Michael Huppe‘s contract to serve as SoundExchange’s president and CEO has been extended through 2018. Huppe will continue to be responsible for setting the strategic direction of SoundExchange, managing its day-to-day operations, and ensuring its long-term growth in service of the music industry.
“I wake up every day excited and honored to lead SoundExchange as we help shape the music industry’s future,” Huppe said. “I appreciate the board’s confidence in me, and look forward to working with them to continue to be a positive voice for both the organization and the recording artists and record labels we represent.”
SoundExchange is an independent nonprofit performance rights organization. The organization collects statutory royalties on behalf of recording artists and master rights owners for the use of their sound recordings by satellite radio, Internet radio, cable television music channels, and other services.
BMLG Promotes Kash To VP of Finance
/by Jessica NicholsonBrad Kash
Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta and COO Andrew Kautz have promoted Brad Kash to Vice President of Finance.
Kash will continue to lead the finance, accounting and royalty teams throughout their support functions across BMLG’s three imprints – Big Machine Records, The Valory Music Co. and Republic Nashville – and publishing arm – Big Machine Music.
Kash joined the company in 2012 as Director of Finance. With a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Saint Leo University, Kash began his music industry career as Assistant Controller for Williams-Bell & Associates in 1994. He was a founding partner and CFO of Big Fish Entertainment, working directly with such legendary artists as Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. His career also includes time as Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting & Finance with Hard Rock International, and serving as Director, Finance & Administration at EMI Christian Music Group.
“Brad is the right man for the job at BMLG. Upon arriving he was immediately able to understand what we needed to do to keep up with the scale of our growth,” Borchetta said. “Adding VP stripes was an obvious and easy decision. Well done Brad!”
“Brad has done an excellent job spearheading the effort to scale our Finance team to keep pace with our continued growth. His ability to understand our vision and fine tune our finance systems while adding the right team members to keep us on pace solidified this promotion,” Kautz said. “Brad understands that our need to keep Big Machine’s laser focus requires having our Finance processes complement our company’s relationships with our partners and especially our Artists. Scott and I are very pleased with what he’s accomplished and appreciate his contribution to our continued success.”
Kash can be reached via Brad.Kash@BMLG.net.
MusicRowPics: Natalie Stovall and The Drive
/by Jessica NicholsonNatalie Stovall and The Drive artist visit
MusicRow welcomed Natalie Stovall and The Drive to its offices on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The five-piece band brought an infectious energy to the two-song performance, which included current single “Baby Come On With It” from the band’s self-titled, six-song EP on HitShop Records. “Baby Come On With It” was penned by Chris DeStefano, Jerry Flowers and Bobby Hamrick.
Lead singer and Columbia, Tenn. native Natalie Stovall has been performing professionally since the age of 10, and she made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry at the tender age of 12. The Drive includes guitarist Miguel Cancino, bassist Zach Morse, guitarist and vocalist Joel Dormer, and drummer James Bavendam, whom Stovall met in college.
The band’s easy camaraderie, both on and offstage, has been hard-earned from performing more than 200 shows per year. “We started out doing the college showcases, and found an agent at one of the conferences,” said Stovall. “He booked our college dates, and that allowed us to play clubs and festivals. The college dates are what kept us afloat to play the other shows. Within a year, we went from random house gigs to having to block time off because we were playing so many shows.”
The demanding touring schedule is the primary reason the band delayed in signing with a label until last year, when they struck a deal with HitShop. “We were so busy touring that we didn’t have time to pursue a record deal,” says Stovall.
In 2012, she won the coveted Campus Activities Magazine Entertainer of the Year Award, marking the first time a female performer has received the honor in more than 20 years. The group is managed by Red Light Management’s Tracy Gershon and booked through the Paradigm Agency and Degy Entertainment.
They followed up “Baby Come On With It” with “The Long Way Around,” a song Stovall penned before heading into the studio to work on the group’s EP. “It’s about what we’ve been going through and how we got here,” said Stovall. “It felt like a song that needed to be written.”
Last year, the group spent ample time at Nashville club Anthem to not only present a showcase for members of the music industry, but to do a photo session and shoot an EPK and a music video. “The video is a compilation of our tour shows,” Stovall says. “We did a performance at Anthem as well, just to add a different feel to the video.”
The group’s EP was produced by Paul Worley and Clark Schleicher. “Natalie Stovall and the Drive have it all,” said Worley. “The talent, the songs, the look, the entertainment chops and a live show that will blow you away. Natalie is one of the best signers I have ever worked with.”
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Tonight: 'Nashville' Returns, 'Crazy Hearts' Premieres
/by Sarah SkatesNashville is executive produced by Dee Johnson, R.J. Cutler, Callie Khouri and Steve Buchanan.
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A&E’s original series Crazy Hearts: Nashville premieres tonight (Jan. 15) at 10 p.m. CT with a replay tomorrow (Jan. 16) at 9 p.m. CT. It continues every Thursday at 9 p.m. CT. Here’s the gist of this songwriter saga: Lee Holyfield (daughter of songwriter Wayland Holyfield) was romantically involved with country rocker Leroy Powell. But Powell is more interested in recent Atlanta transplant Hannah Fairlight. Powell’s best friend is Anthony Billups, who is on-again, off-again with Amy Wilcox. Jimmy Stanley is a cowboy crooner and bartender at the Bluebird who is dating manager April Nemeth. Local personality Heather Byrd is the common thread.
Who’s behind it: Crazy Hearts: Nashville is produced by Eastern for A&E Network. Executive producers for Eastern are Toby Barraud, Stefan Springman and Mala Chapple, and co-executive producers are Angela Rae Berg and Jeff Grogan. Executive producers for A&E Network are Drew Tappon, Lily Neumeyer, Evan Lerner and Fred Grinstein.
Industry Ink (1/15/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonSimon recently signed singer-songwriter Chuck Wicks, who will release the single “Us Again” on Jan. 27.
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Joe Bachman
Country singer Joe Bachman has signed with Rock Ridge Music. Rock Ridge will co-manage Bachman alongside his longtime manager Frank Annunziata of Anderson Entertainment.
President of Rock Ridge Music, Cynthia Cochrane, said, “The first time I saw Joe & the band live, I was blown away by their level of energy and the overwhelming crowd response. On top of being a huge talent, he’s as real and genuine as they come. We are all thrilled to be part of the next steps in Joe’s career.”
Bachman’s single “Lookatchu,” will hit radio in March.
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SOLID’s first general assembly meeting of the year was held last night (Jan. 14) at BMI’s Nashville office. CMA CEO Sarah Trahern was the guest speaker.
“As the younger generation of the music industry, more than ever, you must work together to rise together,” Trahern told the SOLID membership, imparting some of the lessons she’s learned throughout a nearly 30-year career in television and music.
Pictured (L-R): Michelle Tigard Kammerer, SOLID Vice President; Brian O’Neil, SOLID President; Sarah Trahern; Stefany Reed, SOLID Education Committee Co-Chair; Alex Luebbert, SOLID Education Committee Chair.
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Jacy Dawn
Jacy Dawn has launched the full-service media company Platinum Circle Media. Dawn’s more than 16 years of industry experience includes work in graphic design, promotions, marketing, publicity, social networking, website design and more.
Dawn recently worked as project manager for the release of Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan‘s project Dos Divas. Dawn has cover art credits on albums including Morgan’s Live and Wrapped Up in Love (2012), Kelly Lang‘s Shakes of K, Jesse Keith Whitley‘s Kentucky Thunder and more.
For more information, visit platinumcirclemedia.com