George Jones
Nashville music fans who did not obtain a ticket to the upcoming
tribute show to the late
George Jones still have an option to see the performance. Today (Nov. 18), during the unveiling of the George Jones monument in Nashville, Nancy Jones announced that fans will be able to watch the concert (which will be held Friday, Nov. 22) outside the Bridgestone Arena.
A jumbotron will play the concert live for Nashville fans; the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. The tribute concert will not be televised.
The family of George Jones has also established a scholarship fund at Middle Tennessee State University. Nancy Jones will make the first donation to the fund, while MTSU Recording Industry Department Chair
Beverly Keel will oversee the donation drive for the fund. Donations can be made online at
mtsu.edu/give, or via mail at George Jones Scholarship Fund, MTSU, Office of Development, Box 109, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
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Pictured (L-R): Katy Epley, MOC Director of National Expansion and Program Director -Washington DC; Scott Welch, MOC Board Chairman; Kelly Clarkson; Dr. Leslie Faerstein, MOC Executive Director; Dana Sones, MOC Program Director – Nashville; Shane Tarleton, MOC Advisory Board. Photo Credit: Glenn Sweitzer
On Thursday, Nov. 14,
Kelly Clarkson helped Musicians On Call (MOC) Nashville raise more than $106,000 by performing to a sold-out crowd at Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Nashville for the MOC Nashville sixth anniversary party presented by Citi.
Clarkson performed fan favorites “Since U Been Gone,” “My Life Would Suck Without You,” and “Stronger” as well as songs from her Christmas project, Wrapped In Red. Clarkson also donated her 2012 American Music Awards performance dress to Hard Rock Cafe for display in its world-famous memorabilia collection in exchange for a $9,000 contribution to MOC Nashville.
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Luke Bryan
After
Luke Bryan‘s first show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden sold out in five minutes, the singer-songwriter’s second show has now sold out as well. The second show will be held Sept. 12, 2014. Bryan’s 2014 tour,
That’s My Kind of Night Tour, will launch Jan. 16 in Columbus, Ohio and will feature Lee Brice and Cole Swindell on the first leg of the tour.
“I can’t thank my fans enough for being so eager to see us play in New York City,” said Luke. “They have made my first time playing Madison Square Garden a two-time experience. I’m trying to let it all sink in but I cannot wait to get there and share my live show with them!”
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Pictured: Chelsea Bain (r.) visits with NASCAR Sprint Cup great Tony Stewart (l.) and his new pet piglet “Pork Chop” in Stewart’s motor coach prior to the final race of the NASCAR season at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday.
Jobe Recording artist
Chelsea Bain performed at the final NASCAR race of the 2013 season at the Homestead-Miami Speedway recently, and met with NASCAR Sprint Cup racer Tony Stewart. Bain has headlined the Coca Cola stage at no less than 40 NASCAR Camping World Truck, Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series races across the country since February of this year.
She is currently in the studio with producers
Stan Lynch and
Billy Chapin, working on a project set to release in early 2014.
John Rich To Premiere New Talk Show on TV Guide Network
/by Lorie HollabaughRich is joined by co-host Aussie actress/singer Sophie Monk on the show, which features Rich’s Nashville home, along with various bars around the city. He’s appearing on Fox & Friends and Today this morning (Nov. 19) to promote the show, and will guest on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon tonight at 12:35 ET.
As one half of the well-known country duo Big & Rich, Rich is no stranger to TV, having spent weeks on the 11th season of the Celebrity Apprentice, where he was named winner of the competition and raised over 1.4 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For a sneak peak of Monday night’s show click here: http://tinyurl.com/oh72369.
New Co-Host For Great American Country's 'Headline Country'
/by Jessica NicholsonStacy McCloud
Nashville reporter Stacy McCloud is set to join Great American Country’s Headline Country as a co-host, reporter and producer. She has been part of Nashville’s Fox 17 news team since 2009 as an entertainment reporter and anchor, and shared the news via a blog on fox17.com.
Prior to joining Fox 17, the Tennessee native worked as an anchor and reporter for WVLT-TV in Knoxville, Tenn. She graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2002.
Voting For CRS New Faces Show Opens Tomorrow
/by Jessica NicholsonThis year’s nominees are: Frankie Ballard (Warner Bros./WAR), Craig Campbell (Bigger Picture), Brett Eldredge (Atlantic/WMN), Tyler Farr (Columbia), The Henningsens (Arista), Dustin Lynch (Broken Bow), Jon Pardi (Capitol), Parmalee (Stoney Creek), Eric Paslay (EMI Nashville), Cassadee Pope (Republic Nashville), Thomas Rhett (Valory) and Charlie Worsham (Warner Bros./ WAR).
Any employee of a commercial, full-time Country formatted radio station may vote for the 2014 New Faces of Country Music Show performers. Voting determines the five finalists and remains open through Nov. 27 at countryradioseminar.com.
The New Faces of Country Music Show, held Feb. 21, 2014 at the Nashville Convention Center, is co-sponsored by the Academy of Country Music and Muscular Dystrophy Association and is one of the most anticipated events at Country Radio Seminar. Five emerging artists who have achieved significant success at Country radio during the qualification period are selected each year to perform at the showcase event.
The Agency Group's Nashville Office Adds Two
/by Jessica Nicholson“We are thrilled to have Scott and Stu join our team in Nashville,” stated Neil Warnock, Worldwide President of The Agency Group. “As we continue to develop The Agency Group worldwide it is a pleasure to have two such talented agents, Scott and Stu, join us in our Nashville office. We look forward to developing our working businesses with the Nashville community and introducing Scott and Stu’s artists to worldwide territories.”
After years of touring with such acts as the Dave Matthews Band and Widespread Panic, Galloway left the road to work in the William Morris Agency mailroom in 1996. In 2003 he was awarded New Agent of The Year by the International Entertainment Buyers Association. In 2006 he became VP of APA in Nashville. His eclectic roster of artists includes: Asleep At The Wheel, Bill Kreutzmann, Cody Canada and The Departed, Dread Clampitt, Jake Shimabukuro, Sundy Best and The Molly Ringwalds.
Prior to joining The Agency Group, Walker worked as an agent at APA Talent and Literary Agency in Nashville. Walker’s career in the music business began as an assistant at the William Morris Agency. Walker’s clients include Wanda Jackson and Shooter Jennings.
The Agency Group’s Nashville office is located at 209 Tenth Ave. S., Ste. 505.
Artist Updates (11/18/13)
/by Jessica NicholsonGeorge Jones
Nashville music fans who did not obtain a ticket to the upcoming tribute show to the late George Jones still have an option to see the performance. Today (Nov. 18), during the unveiling of the George Jones monument in Nashville, Nancy Jones announced that fans will be able to watch the concert (which will be held Friday, Nov. 22) outside the Bridgestone Arena.
A jumbotron will play the concert live for Nashville fans; the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. The tribute concert will not be televised.
The family of George Jones has also established a scholarship fund at Middle Tennessee State University. Nancy Jones will make the first donation to the fund, while MTSU Recording Industry Department Chair Beverly Keel will oversee the donation drive for the fund. Donations can be made online at mtsu.edu/give, or via mail at George Jones Scholarship Fund, MTSU, Office of Development, Box 109, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
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Pictured (L-R): Katy Epley, MOC Director of National Expansion and Program Director -Washington DC; Scott Welch, MOC Board Chairman; Kelly Clarkson; Dr. Leslie Faerstein, MOC Executive Director; Dana Sones, MOC Program Director – Nashville; Shane Tarleton, MOC Advisory Board. Photo Credit: Glenn Sweitzer
On Thursday, Nov. 14, Kelly Clarkson helped Musicians On Call (MOC) Nashville raise more than $106,000 by performing to a sold-out crowd at Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Nashville for the MOC Nashville sixth anniversary party presented by Citi.
Clarkson performed fan favorites “Since U Been Gone,” “My Life Would Suck Without You,” and “Stronger” as well as songs from her Christmas project, Wrapped In Red. Clarkson also donated her 2012 American Music Awards performance dress to Hard Rock Cafe for display in its world-famous memorabilia collection in exchange for a $9,000 contribution to MOC Nashville.
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Luke Bryan
After Luke Bryan‘s first show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden sold out in five minutes, the singer-songwriter’s second show has now sold out as well. The second show will be held Sept. 12, 2014. Bryan’s 2014 tour, That’s My Kind of Night Tour, will launch Jan. 16 in Columbus, Ohio and will feature Lee Brice and Cole Swindell on the first leg of the tour.
“I can’t thank my fans enough for being so eager to see us play in New York City,” said Luke. “They have made my first time playing Madison Square Garden a two-time experience. I’m trying to let it all sink in but I cannot wait to get there and share my live show with them!”
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Pictured: Chelsea Bain (r.) visits with NASCAR Sprint Cup great Tony Stewart (l.) and his new pet piglet “Pork Chop” in Stewart’s motor coach prior to the final race of the NASCAR season at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday.
Jobe Recording artist Chelsea Bain performed at the final NASCAR race of the 2013 season at the Homestead-Miami Speedway recently, and met with NASCAR Sprint Cup racer Tony Stewart. Bain has headlined the Coca Cola stage at no less than 40 NASCAR Camping World Truck, Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series races across the country since February of this year.
She is currently in the studio with producers Stan Lynch and Billy Chapin, working on a project set to release in early 2014.
Duncan Signs With Given Music
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Given VP/GM Mike Sebastian, Duncan, and Given Entertainment partner Cindy Owen.
Whitney Duncan has signed a publishing deal with Given Music Publishing. Duncan has collaborated with songwriters including Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson, Chris Tompkins, and Kara DioGuardi, and her songs have been recorded by numerous artists including Danielle Bradbery.
“Whitney is a proven and professional writer as well as a ‘Survivor,’ and I very much look forward to working with her,” said Given Music’s VP/GM Mike Sebastian. “She is a talented, gifted writer and a wonderful person, and she brings a lot to the Given Music Publishing team.”
She appeared on season 23 of Survivor: South Pacific in 2011, where she lasted 28 days in the jungle of Samoa. She recently cut new sides with producers Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum and Paul Worley, and will be releasing new music in 2014.
Sweet Talk Publicity Hires Publicity Manager
/by Jessica NicholsonElice Cuff
Sweet Talk Publicity has hired Elice Cuff as Publicity Manager. Cuff will report to Sweet Talk Publicity founder/owner Jensen Arrowsmith and can be reached at ecuff@sweettalkpr.com.
The entertainment and music media relations boutique firm represents Frankie Ballard, Florida Georgia Line, Will Hoge, Michaelis, Jake Owen, Corey Smith and Dallas Smith.
Prior to her role at Sweet Talk Publicity, Cuff served as an Associate Producer for the CMT Radio Network. She has also worked with All Access Music Group, Hot Schatz P.R., Noise New Media Group and Capitol Records.
Born and raised in Salisbury, Md., Cuff holds a Bachelor of Arts, Communications; Media Studies and Journalism degree from Virginia Wesleyan College.
December Guitar Pull To Benefit CMHOF
/by Lorie HollabaughChris Janson
Chris Janson, Corey Smith , Katie Armiger, and Brent Cobb will perform at an acoustic guitar pull as part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s emerging artist membership program at the Ford Theater stage on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the museum.
Tickets to the show are on sale now at http://countrymusichalloffame.
Since 2011, dozens of artists have joined the museum family through the program. Membership donations support the museum’s mission and museum membership offers many benefits, including unlimited free admission and discounts at the Museum Store, Hatch Show Print and Two Twenty-Two Grill.
Marathon Music Works To Host Four of Texas' Best
/by Lorie HollabaughRandy Rogers Band
Marathon Music Works in Nashville will become red dirt territory Saturday, Feb. 22 when The Randy Rogers Band, Josh Abbott Band, Stoney LaRue, and Wade Bowen all grace the stage of the Clinton Ave. venue.
For nearly a decade the Randy Rogers Band has kept the same band lineup while growing their fanbase across the Southwest and now beyond, and the band recently recorded a new live album and DVD, Homemade Tamales, at the legendary Floore’s Country Store, which are slated to hit stores in early 2014.
The Josh Abbott Band recently premiered the riveting video for “She Will Be Free,” which tackles the often-taboo topic of human sex trafficking. The clip is a stark reminder that sex trafficking is a modern day form of slavery happening not only abroad in third world countries, but also in the United States.
Tickets will go on sale this Friday (Nov. 22) at 10 a.m. for the 18 and over show. $20 in advance, $25 day of show, and are available from Ticketfly.
NoiseTrade Exchanges Downloads For Fan Information
/by Lorie HollabaughIn turn, artists often use the fan information to book concerts in cities and towns across the country that experience the highest download numbers.
The site moves more than 300,000 downloaded albums per month, mostly for indie artists, according to Readwrite.com.
Indie artists mostly populate the site, but acts like Fun. and the Lumineers have put up bonus material, b-sides, and extras from albums on Noisetrade, as well as artists like the Civil Wars, who gave away an intimate live show from Eddie’s Attic in Ga. to fans.
The site is also planning an expansion into ebooks and audiobooks in the coming weeks as well.
For more information, visit noisetrade.com.