SPIN ZONE
BE Music’s Zane Williams (L) continues his radio tour with a stop in Topeka, Kan., with WIBW’s PD, Keith Montgomery (R), in promotion of his latest album’s title-track, “Overnight Success.”
’s “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely” finds love with
MusicRow’s stations, landing at No. 1 with 3233 spins. Meanwhile,
Eric Paslay’s “Friday Night” remains at No. 2.
Jake Owen’s “Days of Gold” climbs to No. 3, while
Cassadee Pope’s “Wasting All These Tears” jumps to No. 4.
Florida Georgia Line’s “Stay” lives up to its name, rising to No. 5. Rounding out the Top 10 this week is
Eli Young Band’s “Drunk Last Night” at No. 6,
David Nail’s “Whatever She’s Got” at No. 7,
Zac Brown Band’s “Sweet Annie” at No. 8,
Cole Swindell’s “Chillin’ It” at No. 9 and
Dierks Bentley’s “I Hold On” at No. 10.
Stations are thirsty for
Luke Bryan’s “Drink A Beer,” which is the week’s greatest gainer again, rushing to No. 26 with another 711 spins.
Jason Aldean’s “When She Says Baby” debuts at No. 55 with 466 spins. Florida Georgia Line’s “Stay” ascends to No. 5 with another 354 spins, while
Lady Antebellum’s “Compass” leaps to No. 14 with 273 more spins. Finally,
Justin Moore’s “Lettin’ The Night Roll” moves to No. 31 with 267 more spins.
MusicRow welcomes six superb debuts this week, with Aldean’s “When She Says Baby” debuting at No. 55,
Aaron Watson’s “July In Cheyenne” at No. 76,
Granger Smith’s “Miles and Mud Tires” at No. 77,
Dallas Smith’s “Tippin Point” at No. 78,
Hoyt Hughes’ “All Good In The Woods” at No. 79 and
Callie Bobsin’s “Back Then” at No. 80.
Frozen Playlists: KTJJ, KXKZ, WTHO
Dan + Shay recently stopped by KMLE on their west coast promo tour in support of the debut single “19 You + Me,” which lands at No. 61 after only three weeks rising! Pictured (L-R): Dan Smyers, Tim Pohlman (GM), Shay Mooney, Raffaella Braun (WMN), Tim Richards (PD), Chris Palmer (WMN) & Drew Bland (MD).
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog-Universal
Thomas Rhett/Get Me Some of That/Valory
Billy Currington/We Are Tonight/Mercury
Jason Aldean/When She Says Baby/Broken Bow
November 21
Kate McRae/ A Little Bit/HMG Nashville
November 25
Bush Hawg/More Than Corn/RCA Nashville
The Cadillac Three feat. Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley & Mike Eli/The South/Big Machine
December 16
Lindsay Ell/Trippin’ On Us/Stoney Creek
New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
Jason Aldean/When She Says Baby/Broken Bow – 55
Aaron Watson/July In Cheyenne/HTK Records – 76
Granger Smith/Miles and Mud Tires/Pioneer – 77
Dallas Smith/Tippin Point/Big Loud Mountain-Republic Nashville – 78
Hoyt Hughes/All Good In The Woods/Momentum-Blue Bolt Records – 79
Callie Bobsin/Back Then/Stillbrook Records – 80
Most Added
Artist/song/label — New Adds
Jason Aldean/When She Says Baby/Broken Bow – 40
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol Nashville – 38
Tyler Farr/Whiskey In My Water /Columbia Nashville – 18
Justin Moore/Lettin’ The Night Roll/Valory Music – 14
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA – 14
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog – Universal – 13
Dallas Smith/Tippin Point/Big Loud Mountain-Republic Nashville – 12
Robby Johnson/South of Me/Contrast Music Records – 9
Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol Nashville – 711
Jason Aldean/When She Says Baby/Broken Bow – 466
Florida Georgia Line/Stay/Republic Nashville – 354
Lady Antebellum/Compass/Capitol – 273
Justin Moore/Lettin’ The Night Roll/Valory Music – 267
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA – 267
On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Ry Bradley/New Kind Of Lonely/Crimson Q Records – 185
Angel Mary & The Tennessee Werewolves/Folsom Prison Blues/Verado – 180
Tim Sweeney/Baby I Try For You/Oil House Records – 176
Jared Blake/Countryfied/Skiddco Records – 166
Maggie Sajak/Wild Boy/Back East Records-GMV Nashville – 151
MTS Management’s Josey Milner (L) recently premiered her single, “Cowgirls” with Dr. Dave Young (R) on KDKD in Clinton, Mo.
Broken Bow To Sponsor NASCAR Driver Reddick
/by Lorie Hollabaugh“We are excited to partner with Brad Keselowski and the BKR team for the 2014 and 2015 seasons,” said Benny Brown, founder of the BBR Music Group. “NASCAR will be a great promotional platform for our label group and its artists, and aligning with a champion driver in Brad and a successful team in BKR that is solidly established for the long-term will provide BBR and Tyler with some tremendous opportunities going forward.”
At age 16, Reddick made his NASCAR debut and won the K&N Pro East Series race at Rockingham in 2012. For the past couple of seasons he has competed in the Late Model Dirt Series, K&N Pro Series, and other NASCAR development series.
Industry Ink (11/15/13)
/by Jessica NicholsonSpace is still available for Early Bird Americana Music Festival & Conference registrations, as well as for special “Americana Rate” reservations at the Hutton Hotel. For more information, visit americanamusic.org.
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Food and drink will be provided. Those interested can RSVP at eventbrite.com.
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The 5K will feature American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe will serve as the event’s Grand Marshal, while model Lily Aldridge will also take part in the event. To join or donate, visit stjude.org.
'MusicRow' No. 1 Song
/by Eric T. ParkerThe Band Perry
Are you hooked on The Band Perry’s latest MusicRow No. 1 song, “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely”? Not only does the sibling-trio have a captivating stage presence, but they’re amassing a fantastic catalog of No. 1 songs to showcase.
Hot songwriters Sarah Buxton, Rodney Clawson, and Chris Tompkins wrote the title, which was released as the third single off the band’s sophomore project for Republic Nashville.
MusicRow’s Robert K. Oermann reviewed the title in August, noting it’s “marvelously melodic.” He continued, “It begins softly, then adopts a steadily rocking groove and nice vocal interplay among the three siblings. The audio dynamics ebb and crest throughout the production, which keeps you fully involved. One of this group’s finest efforts to date.”
Did you miss the band’s performance of the title on this month’s CMA Awards? Don’t worry, you can catch them through 2014 during their We Are Pioneers world tour, or watch the single’s official music video, directed by Ben Krebs, now (below)!
Through The Lens (11/15/13)
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Brennin Hunt, Marshall Altman, John King, Razor & Tie’s Lisa Johnson, Andrew Combs and Razor & Tie’s Craig Balsam. Photo: ASCAP’s Alison Toczylowski
ASCAP’s long-running monthly installment of its Bluebird Cafe writers round featured Razor & Tie Music Publishing this month, where writers Marshall Altman, Andrew Combs, Brennin Hunt, and John King performed.
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Pictured (L-R): The Grand Ole Opry’s Pete Fisher and the Farm
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Pictured (L-R): Drew Ramsey (Belmont Songwriting Instructor), James Elliott (Belmont Songwriting Chair), Mark D. Sanders, Pat Alger, Layng Martine Jr., Wesley Bulla (Curb College Dean)
Layng Martine Jr., Mark D. Sanders, and Pat Alger recently performed and shared career experiences and advice with Belmont’s prospective songwriters on Oct. 16 at the legendary Quonset Hut recording studio on Music Square.
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Pictured (L-R): John Hamlin, Stacey Cato, Brian Bayley, Paul Logan, Ashland Seay
Front row (L-R): Jordan Stephens, Lucy Hale, Alina Thompson, Jen Morrison, Jen Danielson, Leslie Fram, Tracy Meltzer
Actress/singer Lucy Hale recently previewed some songs from her upcoming CD for CMT at a Nashville industry showcase. Hale has been busy in recent weeks presenting on the CMA Awards and performing on the upcoming CMA Country Christmas special.
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Ronnie Dunn visits Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green, Ky. Photo: Kyle Gustie
For the second year in a row, Ronnie Dunn donated his time and talent to raise funds for southern Kentucky charities with the Ronnie Dunn & Friends Holiday Bash Concert, sponsored by United Country Heartland Realty and Auction, LLC; WBKO and Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation. The event was held Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center in Bowling Green, Ky. Joining him at this year’s event were rising country stars Brett Eldredge and Parmalee. All net proceeds were donated to selected non-profit organizations that focus on children’s education and welfare.
CMA Names Sr. VP, Marketing and Partnerships
/by Jessica NicholsonDamon Whiteside
The Country Music Association has hired Damon Whiteside has been hired as the Senior VP of Marketing and Partnerships, effective Jan. 6, 2014.
“Damon is a highly-accomplished marketing and branding executive with extensive senior level marketing experience and a proven track record,” said CMA President of the Board Ed Hardy. “We are fortunate to have someone with his executive background from Disney, the No. 1 entertainment brand in the world, in this important leadership position at CMA.”
Whiteside will oversee CMA’s Marketing Department, which includes Creative Services and Digital, as well as the Research and Strategic Partnerships Departments. Whiteside will report to the recently appointed CEO, Sarah Trahern.
Since 2011, he has served as CMO, Brands and Talent, at Nomad Entertainment Group in Los Angeles, where he developed marketing, digital strategy, brand development, partnerships, TV and digital content production, music licensing, and celebrity talent relations for entertainment brand clients, music artists, producers, and songwriters.
Whiteside has also served on Disney’s Corporate Brand Management and Synergy Executive Committees, which identified and set strategy for the top franchise and marketing priorities across the Company.
His professional affiliations include NARAS, Music Business Association/NARM, CMA, Digital LA, CMO Club, American Marketing Association, Promotion Marketing Association, among others. Whiteside currently serves on the West Coast Board of Directors for the T.J. Martell Foundation. In 2013 he completed the Executive Program at the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
LifeNotes: Sarah Darling's Grandfather Passes
/by Jessica NicholsonPhoto credit: Sara Kauss
MusicRow sends its condolences to Country singer Sarah Darling. Darling’s grandfather, Richard Eugene Dicks, died yesterday (Nov. 14).
Darling’s songs “All You’ve Got” and “Knowing What I Know About Heaven” (which was recorded by Guy Penrod), were inspired by her grandfather.
Darling shared her loss with fans via social media, and included photos of her grandfather, along with a written tribute.
Kenny Rogers To Embark On 32nd Annual Christmas Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughKenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers will celebrate the holidays the same way he has for the last 32 years – on the road with fans in 24 cities, on his annual holiday tour. This year’s extravaganza, Christmas & Hits Through The Years With Special Guest Linda Davis, will kick off Nov. 27 in Montreal and run through Dec. 22nd.
Fans attending the shows will be treated to a mix of Rogers’ biggest hits like “Lady,” “The Gambler,” and “Islands In The Stream,” along with Christmas favorites like “Joy To The World” and “White Christmas.” Rogers gets each town in on the fun by inviting a local choir and children to perform with him on each tour stop, making for a homespun holiday experience.
For more information on the tour, go to kennyrogers.com.
MusicRowPics: Jason Mitchell
/by Jessica NicholsonJason Mitchell Artist Visit
Tenacity Label Group/WeBlast artist Jason Mitchell recently visited the MusicRow offices to preview music from his upcoming album.
On Sept. 22, the Pittsburgh Steelers debuted a version of Mitchell’s current single, “Stomp,” as part of a highlight video montage during a match against the Chicago Bears. Mitchell credits Tenacity’s Mike Kraski, as well as industry executive Dale Morris, with making the connections with the Steelers for use of the song. Mitchell was at home in Nashville when he heard his song used in the game. “It was crazy, my phone just blew up with people contacting me and saying congratulations,” says Mitchell.
Mitchell, whose father Dan Mitchell co-wrote the Alabama song, “If You’re Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have A Fiddle In The Band),” also shared that he is currently working on a cookbook filled with signature dishes; the project is slated to release in Spring 2014.
In addition to his single, Mitchell performed the songs “Cold River” and “Nobody’s Lookin.”
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George Strait Crowned "Legend Of Live" At Billboard Touring Awards
/by Lorie Hollabaugh“I feel like I fit right in here,” Strait said. “I stared touring about Eighteen ninety – well, it feels like that anyway. I started touring in 1981. I tell ya, I’ve been touring so long that I kinda got it through the years. Part of it got a little hard for me and the burnout thing was happening. I’ve always loved the shows – don’t get me wrong, but all the other stuff that goes along with it I kinda got tired of. Thanks to Louis Messina for making it fun again for me out there, and giving me a lot of years on his team.”
The awards honored the concert industry’s top artists, execs, and venues for the year based on Billboard’s Boxscore chart and box office performance. Other big winners of the evening included Taylor Swift, who received the Top Package Tour Award for her Red tour, which was the top-grossing tour with three or more artists on the bill. Bon Jovi was also honored with Top Tour and Top Draw, which honors the top ticket-selling tour. P!nk pulled in the Top Boxscore Award for her July and August run at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, which grossed over $30 million.
Complete list of 2013 Billboard Touring Award winners:
TOP TOUR
Bon Jovi, Because We Can
TOP DRAW
Bon Jovi
TOP BOXSCORE
P!nk — Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
TOP COMEDY TOUR
Jeff Dunham
TOP PACKAGE
Taylor Swift’s Red Tour, featuring Ed Sheeran, Joel Crouse, Brett Eldredge, Florida Georgia Line, Casey James
BREAKTHROUGH
One Direction
TOP FESTIVAL
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Indio, Calif.
TOP ARENA
O2 Arena, London
TOP VENUE — UNDER 10,000 SEATS
Radio City Music Hall, New York
TOP VENUE – UNDER 5,000 SEATS
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
TOP CLUB
House of Blues, Orlando, Fla.
TOP AMPHITHEATER
The Gorge, George, Wash.
TOP PROMOTER
Live Nation
TOP INDEPENDENT PROMOTER (INTERNATIONAL)
T4F
TOP INDEPENDENT PROMOTER (U.S.)
C3 Presents
TOP AGENCY
Creative Artists Agency
TOP MANAGER
Bon Jovi Management
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Marcie Allen, president of MAC Presents
EVENTFUL FANS’ CHOICE AWARD
Bon Jovi
CONCERT MARKETING & PROMOTION AWARD
The Rolling Stones and Citi for the 50 & Counting Tour
LEGEND OF LIVE
George Strait
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Marcie Allen
HAULER OF THE DECADE AWARD
Vans Warped Tour
Weekly Chart Report (11/15/13)
/by Michael_SmithSPIN ZONE
BE Music’s Zane Williams (L) continues his radio tour with a stop in Topeka, Kan., with WIBW’s PD, Keith Montgomery (R), in promotion of his latest album’s title-track, “Overnight Success.”
The Band Perry’s “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely” finds love with MusicRow’s stations, landing at No. 1 with 3233 spins. Meanwhile, Eric Paslay’s “Friday Night” remains at No. 2. Jake Owen’s “Days of Gold” climbs to No. 3, while Cassadee Pope’s “Wasting All These Tears” jumps to No. 4. Florida Georgia Line’s “Stay” lives up to its name, rising to No. 5. Rounding out the Top 10 this week is Eli Young Band’s “Drunk Last Night” at No. 6, David Nail’s “Whatever She’s Got” at No. 7, Zac Brown Band’s “Sweet Annie” at No. 8, Cole Swindell’s “Chillin’ It” at No. 9 and Dierks Bentley’s “I Hold On” at No. 10.
Stations are thirsty for Luke Bryan’s “Drink A Beer,” which is the week’s greatest gainer again, rushing to No. 26 with another 711 spins. Jason Aldean’s “When She Says Baby” debuts at No. 55 with 466 spins. Florida Georgia Line’s “Stay” ascends to No. 5 with another 354 spins, while Lady Antebellum’s “Compass” leaps to No. 14 with 273 more spins. Finally, Justin Moore’s “Lettin’ The Night Roll” moves to No. 31 with 267 more spins.
MusicRow welcomes six superb debuts this week, with Aldean’s “When She Says Baby” debuting at No. 55, Aaron Watson’s “July In Cheyenne” at No. 76, Granger Smith’s “Miles and Mud Tires” at No. 77, Dallas Smith’s “Tippin Point” at No. 78, Hoyt Hughes’ “All Good In The Woods” at No. 79 and Callie Bobsin’s “Back Then” at No. 80.
Frozen Playlists: KTJJ, KXKZ, WTHO
Dan + Shay recently stopped by KMLE on their west coast promo tour in support of the debut single “19 You + Me,” which lands at No. 61 after only three weeks rising! Pictured (L-R): Dan Smyers, Tim Pohlman (GM), Shay Mooney, Raffaella Braun (WMN), Tim Richards (PD), Chris Palmer (WMN) & Drew Bland (MD).
Upcoming Singles
November 18
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog-Universal
Thomas Rhett/Get Me Some of That/Valory
Billy Currington/We Are Tonight/Mercury
Jason Aldean/When She Says Baby/Broken Bow
November 21
Kate McRae/ A Little Bit/HMG Nashville
November 25
Bush Hawg/More Than Corn/RCA Nashville
The Cadillac Three feat. Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley & Mike Eli/The South/Big Machine
December 16
Lindsay Ell/Trippin’ On Us/Stoney Creek
New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
Jason Aldean/When She Says Baby/Broken Bow – 55
Aaron Watson/July In Cheyenne/HTK Records – 76
Granger Smith/Miles and Mud Tires/Pioneer – 77
Dallas Smith/Tippin Point/Big Loud Mountain-Republic Nashville – 78
Hoyt Hughes/All Good In The Woods/Momentum-Blue Bolt Records – 79
Callie Bobsin/Back Then/Stillbrook Records – 80
Most Added
Artist/song/label — New Adds
Jason Aldean/When She Says Baby/Broken Bow – 40
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol Nashville – 38
Tyler Farr/Whiskey In My Water /Columbia Nashville – 18
Justin Moore/Lettin’ The Night Roll/Valory Music – 14
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA – 14
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog – Universal – 13
Dallas Smith/Tippin Point/Big Loud Mountain-Republic Nashville – 12
Robby Johnson/South of Me/Contrast Music Records – 9
Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol Nashville – 711
Jason Aldean/When She Says Baby/Broken Bow – 466
Florida Georgia Line/Stay/Republic Nashville – 354
Lady Antebellum/Compass/Capitol – 273
Justin Moore/Lettin’ The Night Roll/Valory Music – 267
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA – 267
On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Ry Bradley/New Kind Of Lonely/Crimson Q Records – 185
Angel Mary & The Tennessee Werewolves/Folsom Prison Blues/Verado – 180
Tim Sweeney/Baby I Try For You/Oil House Records – 176
Jared Blake/Countryfied/Skiddco Records – 166
Maggie Sajak/Wild Boy/Back East Records-GMV Nashville – 151
MTS Management’s Josey Milner (L) recently premiered her single, “Cowgirls” with Dr. Dave Young (R) on KDKD in Clinton, Mo.