Pictured (L-R): Tom Morales, Storme Warren, George Boedecker, Butch Spyridon, Mayor Karl Dean and Steve Moore.
and primary partners
Alan Jackson, Steve Moore, George Boedecker and
Nancy Russell plan to revitalize Nashville’s Lower Broad neighborhood with the remodel and re purpose of the iconic Acme Building. The announcement was made during a press conference today (Nov. 20) in Nashville.
The remodeling will will feature three floors and a rooftop patio, each with its own unique style and special set of offerings that pay tribute to the past, present and future of Nashville. The Acme will elevate and at the same time honor the traditional Nashville “Honky Tonk” experience, providing both tourists and locals a place to eat, drink, listen to music, shop and hang out.
The revitalization of Acme will connect the downtown area with the Riverfront and welcoming visitors from the East Side via the Shelby Street Bridge. Tom and partners will keep the name, feel and basic layout of Acme the same, honoring the Acme’s place on the National Historic Register by renovating it to the required historic standards. The partners are working with
Tuck-Hinton, the architects for the Music City Center, Frist Center, and Country Music Hall of Fame, and Crane Constructions for this project. Morales has also worked with Tuck-Hinton on past projects,
The Southern Steak & Oyster, 408 Broadway and
Loveless Café.
The first floor will provide a modern honky tonk and restaurant for locals and tourists alike, offering gourmet, fast-casual fare with live music, cocktails and local craft beer on tap. The second floor will feature an upscale bar/lounge with craft spirits and lounge seating, providing a space on Broadway where Nashville locals and upscale travelers can go socialize comfortably in the signature inviting hospitality that has made its sister restaurant, The Southern, famous. The third floor will be home to The Buggy Room, the largest one-level event and music venue on Broadway, hosting pre-programmed music series, catered events and concerts. It will be available year-round for music showcases and event rentals. The fourth floor of the Acme Building will be a rooftop patio that overlooks the entire downtown area, with direct views of Broadway and the Riverfront.
The Acme building is located at 101 Broadway (First & Broadway).
BMI To Salute Coley, Smallwood at Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
/by Jessica NicholsonThe event will be held Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 at Rocketown in Nashville. Gospel music’s top songwriters, artists and industry execs will attend the invitation-only event. BMI will also announce the Most Performed Gospel Song of the Year at the luncheon.
Coley’s multi-decade career began as singer with Edwin Hawkins, which led to being a songwriter and musical director for Lady Tramaine Hawkins. Lead vocal appearances on recordings for James Cleveland’s Gospel Music Workshop of America resulted in Coley’s solo debut, Just Daryl. Coley has recorded more than 100 studio performances and worked with Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson and Philip Bailey. Most recently, Coley received a Doctorate of Sacred Music from the Ray of Hope Theological Seminary and Bible College International School of Divinity.
Smallwood has spent more than three decades as one of the most popular inspirational artists, with songs such as “Total Praise,” “Center of My Joy,” and “I Love the Lord.” His seminal recordings with the Richard Smallwood Singers and Vision include Psalms, Adoration: Live in Atlanta and Journey: Live in New York. His songs have been recorded by Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Destiny’s Child and many others. In 2006, Smallwood was inducted into the Gospel Music Associations’ Gospel Music Hall of Fame. He is currently exploring his gift as an author, as he works on completing his autobiography Total Praise, scheduled to be released in 2014.
BMI’s roster of gospel songwriters includes Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Jessica Reedy, Marvin Sapp, Twinkie Clark, BeBe Winans, Israel Houghton, Kim Burrell and many others.
Primetime 'Nashville': "Hanky Panky Woman"
/by Jessica NicholsonRayna Jaymes and Luke Wheeler perform onstage. ABC.com
“Steel is forged in a fire,” quipped Connie Britton‘s character Rayna Jaymes during last night’s episode. There were plenty of fires to make most of the characters a bit stronger. Scarlett makes a spectacular stumble in her first showing as superstar Luke Wheeler’s opening act during a concert in Tampa, Fla. After her in-ear monitors aren’t set properly, Scarlett fumbles the performance, to the disappointment of the rowdy crowd. Even uncle Deacon is convinced she’s not cut out for life on the road.
After a pep talk from Rayna, Scarlett dazzles the crowd at the next show in Dallas with a rendition of “Crazy Tonight” (penned by Chip Boyd, Jay Clementi and Kacey Musgraves).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi_lydUgRx8
Rayna does some wheeling and dealing of her own after police show up at her home demanding the masters from her upcoming project. They say she is in illegal possession of Edgehill Records property.
Later, in Dallas, Juliette faces down Charlie and wife Olivia Wentworth, after she declined Olivia’s sexual advances. Juliette delivers the best lines of the episode, saying, “You know what? I’d rather spend the rest of my life in a double-wide than spend another minute around a billionaire bitch like you,” Juliette declares. “But I guess my trailer park education did let me down a little bit because I wasn’t smart enough to realize just how empty you really are.”
Juliette’s co-writing session with Avery Barkley features the song “Dreams” (penned by Cory Mayo and Jaida Dreyer).
Meanwhile, Peggy Cantor’s eyebrow-raising ways continue; in this episode, her secret non-pregnancy is almost revealed when new husband Teddy says he’d like to visit the doctor with her. She manages to find a container of pork blood and fake a miscarriage.
Watching Luke’s and Rayna’s onstage chemistry, it seems Deacon misses his role in the spotlight more than ever. “I blew every shot at being a solo artist i ever got. I ain’t dead and I ain’t done,” he says, presumably meaning he’s not done with music or his relationship with Rayna.
To see a preview of next week’s episode, watch below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJEBj9FgeSI
UMG Chairman Lucian Grainge To Be Honored At Clive Davis Grammy Bash
/by Lorie Hollabaugh“As we enter our sixth year of collaborating with Clive Davis, this legendary gala continues to be one of GRAMMY Week’s most prestigious events complete with unique one-of-a-kind performances,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. “We are delighted and proud to pay tribute to Lucian Grainge, whose ability to spot talent and his impeccable business sense has made him one of today’s most successful leaders and a visionary Industry Icon.”
Grainge has been recognized over the course of his career with many accolades, including topping Billboard magazine’s Power 100 list as the most powerful executive in the industry. In both 2010 and 2011 he was recognized in Britain’s New Year Honors and awarded the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. He has been awarded the prestigious Music Industry Trusts’ Award as one of the most influential executives in global entertainment. Grainge was appointed by Prime Minister David Cameron as a UK Business Ambassador with special remit on global media and entertainment. Recently, he was named a trustee of the American Friends of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Currently, he serves on the board of directors of Dreamworks Animation and the board of trustees of Northeastern University in Boston.
NPT To Air Americana Music Night
/by Lorie HollabaughAt 9 p.m., NPT will air a special episode of Austin City Limits, ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2013 that was recorded during the 2013 Americana Honors and Awards Show. Dr. John with Dan Auerbach, Buddy Miller, Jim Lauderdale and more appear on that show.
YouTube Channel Made-In-Network Debuts in Nashville
/by Jessica NicholsonFounded by 24-year-old Belmont University graduate Kevin Grosch, the business is in partnership with FLO{Thinkery}, a firm focused on aiding young entrepreneurs through aiding in developing business strategies.
“We are crazy about authenticity, originality, and creative expression, and we love stories about the moments when inspiration strikes. We want to explore the people, places, and creative processes that turn emotion into music,” continued Grosch. “We believe that people who love music want to know more about artists, their lives, and how great music happens. So that’s what we are about. We believe that capturing and sharing those stories—and creating new ones—brings music and fans closer together.”
Programming featured on Made-In-Network include “24 Hour Records,” which puts musicians from different genres together in a recording studio for 24 hours to create new songs. “Festival Junkies” visits various music festivals and “Find The Beauty” allows bands to take a former hit song and give it new life.
For more information, visit madeinnetwork.com.
Nashville's Acme Building To Be Remodeled
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Tom Morales, Storme Warren, George Boedecker, Butch Spyridon, Mayor Karl Dean and Steve Moore.
Tom Morales and primary partners Alan Jackson, Steve Moore, George Boedecker and Nancy Russell plan to revitalize Nashville’s Lower Broad neighborhood with the remodel and re purpose of the iconic Acme Building. The announcement was made during a press conference today (Nov. 20) in Nashville.
The remodeling will will feature three floors and a rooftop patio, each with its own unique style and special set of offerings that pay tribute to the past, present and future of Nashville. The Acme will elevate and at the same time honor the traditional Nashville “Honky Tonk” experience, providing both tourists and locals a place to eat, drink, listen to music, shop and hang out.
The revitalization of Acme will connect the downtown area with the Riverfront and welcoming visitors from the East Side via the Shelby Street Bridge. Tom and partners will keep the name, feel and basic layout of Acme the same, honoring the Acme’s place on the National Historic Register by renovating it to the required historic standards. The partners are working with Tuck-Hinton, the architects for the Music City Center, Frist Center, and Country Music Hall of Fame, and Crane Constructions for this project. Morales has also worked with Tuck-Hinton on past projects, The Southern Steak & Oyster, 408 Broadway and Loveless Café.
The first floor will provide a modern honky tonk and restaurant for locals and tourists alike, offering gourmet, fast-casual fare with live music, cocktails and local craft beer on tap. The second floor will feature an upscale bar/lounge with craft spirits and lounge seating, providing a space on Broadway where Nashville locals and upscale travelers can go socialize comfortably in the signature inviting hospitality that has made its sister restaurant, The Southern, famous. The third floor will be home to The Buggy Room, the largest one-level event and music venue on Broadway, hosting pre-programmed music series, catered events and concerts. It will be available year-round for music showcases and event rentals. The fourth floor of the Acme Building will be a rooftop patio that overlooks the entire downtown area, with direct views of Broadway and the Riverfront.
The Acme building is located at 101 Broadway (First & Broadway).
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean Honored By CMA
/by Jessica NicholsonNashville Mayor Karl Dean (center) receives the CMA Founding President’s Award from Ed Hardy, CMA Board President (l), and Troy Tomlinson, CMA Board Chairman and President/CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, during the CMA Board of Directors meetings today in Nashville. Photo Credit: Christian Bottorff / CMA
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s many contributions to the music industry in Music City were recognized during the CMA Board of Directors meetings in Nashville today (Nov. 20) when Dean was presented the CMA Founding President’s Award by CMA Board President Ed Hardy.
“Mayor Dean has been a constant and ardent supporter of CMA and the music industry,” said Hardy. “Music is a powerful tool and under his leadership, the Music City brand has achieved new heights as a positive, differentiating identity for our community. The CMA Board of Directors values our relationship with the Mayor, as well as his commitment to make Nashville a better place to live and do business.”
The Founding President’s Award was established by the Board of Directors in 1963 in honor of CMA’s first Board President Connie B. Gay. The Award is given in recognition of that person (or persons) who is not currently serving as a Director of the Association, and who in the Board’s opinion has rendered the most outstanding service to the Country Music Association in the current year
At the Board meeting, Hardy praised Mayor Dean’s leadership and passion for Country Music, and tireless efforts on behalf of the format in Nashville, including formation in 2009 of the Music City Music Council, which focuses on economic development by working to recruit entertainment companies and visitors to Nashville; contributing to the success of CMA Music Festival with the opening this year of the Music City Center; and his ongoing support of Music Makes Us and CMA’s Keep the Music Playing, which has donated more than $7.1 million to support music education programs in Metro Nashville Public Schools.
"Muscle Shoals" Panel, Free Movie Screening Added to CRS Agenda
/by Jessica NicholsonThe panel will include renowned producers and musicians Rick Hall, Jimmy Johnson, and Spooner Oldham, and musician Mac McAnally. These industry legends will discuss the impact Muscle Shoals has had on the music industry. Charlie Morgan will moderate the panel. To view a trailer from the movie, click here.
Following the panel, a free screening of the movie will be held during CRS After Hours. The film tells the story of the outburst of music in the Alabama town on the Tennessee River that started in the ‘60s and became known as the defining model for great rock, pop, R&B, soul and country music.
In addition to the “Muscle Shoals: The Magic in the Music” panel, CRS 2014 will include more than 20 educational panels and industry-leading speakers, including “Cracking the Code: Using Data to Discover the Hits,” “Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, Beats: It’s Their Country, Too,” “Marketing On A Shoestring Budget,” “Would You Like Sales Prospects to Call You?” and more.
CRS 2014 will be held Feb. 19-21, 2014 in downtown Nashville, Tenn. at the Nashville Convention Center. For more information, visit countryradioseminar.com.
Layoffs Come To Rdio
/by Jessica NicholsonPrior to the layoffs, Rdio had about 130-140 employees. At least two people affected by the layoffs are engineers that focused on mobile and web apps.
K-LOVE and Up To Present Christian Artist Christmas Special
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Candace Cameron Bure and TobyMac
K-LOVE radio and Up TV are presenting a Christmas Special “K-LOVE Music City Christmas” hosted by actress Candace Cameron Bure. The first-ever, hour-long special will include Christmas standards and originals by Christian artists, including TobyMac, Newsboys with for KING & COUNTRY, Mandisa, Colton Dixon, Kari Jobe, Matthew West, Brandon Heath, Crowder, Big Daddy Weave and Tenth Avenue North, as well as holiday memories with the stars. The special was taped before a live audience in Nashville, Tenn. and will premiere exclusively on UP on Monday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. EST, as well as broadcast to K-LOVE listeners in December.
“We are excited that the very first K-LOVE Music City Christmas special will premiere on Up,” said David Pierce, K-LOVE and Air1’s Chief Creative Officer. “The network is the ideal partner to present this beautiful Christmas special that is filled with spirited musical performances and meaning.”