Tompall Glaser
, a central figure in the Outlaw Movement of the ‘70’s, died yesterday (Aug. 13) at his Nashville home following a lengthy illness. He was 79. Glaser was featured on
Wanted! The Outlaws, country’s first million-selling album, along with
Willie Nelson and
Waylon Jennings.
Born in Nebraska, Glaser and his brothers sang on local radio and appeared in 1957 on
Arthur Godfrey’s network TV show. Two years later
Marty Robbins brought them to Nashville to sing harmony for him and signed them to his Robbins Records label. They also toured with
Johnny Cash and lent harmonies to legendary recordings like “Ring Of Fire” and Robbins’ “El Paso.” As
Tompall & The Glaser Brothers, they recorded several singles produced by
Cowboy Jack Clement and penned a major hit for
Bobby Bare with the 1966 song “Streets Of Baltimore,” (which would later be covered by
Charley Pride, the
Statler Brothers, and many more.)
In 1970 the Glasers would be named the
CMA’s Top Vocal Group and with monies earned from their publishing company opened their own studio on 19
th Avenue where works like Waylon Jennings’
Dreaming My Dreams were recorded. After they disbanded in 1973, Glaser embarked on a solo career. That same year he and Jennings co-produced Jennings’ landmark
Honky Tonk Heroes album. The two became compadres who shared a disdain of the establishment and a vision of musicians operating independently outside of the traditional Music Row system.
They later had a falling out over a publishing dispute, and Glaser went back to his brothers and began performing as a group again in 1980 for a brief period. Signing to Elektra Records, they recorded a cover of
Kris Kristofferson’s “Lovin’ Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again),” which landed at No. 2 on the charts. By 1982 they dissolved the group once again, and Glaser recorded one final solo project in 1986 before selling the studio and disappearing from the public eye.
A private memorial is being planned.
All photos by Alan Mayor.
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Outlaw Movement's Tompall Glaser Dies at 79
/by Lorie HollabaughTompall Glaser
Thomas Paul “Tompall” Glaser, a central figure in the Outlaw Movement of the ‘70’s, died yesterday (Aug. 13) at his Nashville home following a lengthy illness. He was 79. Glaser was featured on Wanted! The Outlaws, country’s first million-selling album, along with Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.
Born in Nebraska, Glaser and his brothers sang on local radio and appeared in 1957 on Arthur Godfrey’s network TV show. Two years later Marty Robbins brought them to Nashville to sing harmony for him and signed them to his Robbins Records label. They also toured with Johnny Cash and lent harmonies to legendary recordings like “Ring Of Fire” and Robbins’ “El Paso.” As Tompall & The Glaser Brothers, they recorded several singles produced by Cowboy Jack Clement and penned a major hit for Bobby Bare with the 1966 song “Streets Of Baltimore,” (which would later be covered by Charley Pride, the Statler Brothers, and many more.)
In 1970 the Glasers would be named the CMA’s Top Vocal Group and with monies earned from their publishing company opened their own studio on 19th Avenue where works like Waylon Jennings’ Dreaming My Dreams were recorded. After they disbanded in 1973, Glaser embarked on a solo career. That same year he and Jennings co-produced Jennings’ landmark Honky Tonk Heroes album. The two became compadres who shared a disdain of the establishment and a vision of musicians operating independently outside of the traditional Music Row system.
They later had a falling out over a publishing dispute, and Glaser went back to his brothers and began performing as a group again in 1980 for a brief period. Signing to Elektra Records, they recorded a cover of Kris Kristofferson’s “Lovin’ Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again),” which landed at No. 2 on the charts. By 1982 they dissolved the group once again, and Glaser recorded one final solo project in 1986 before selling the studio and disappearing from the public eye.
A private memorial is being planned.
All photos by Alan Mayor.
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ASCAP Holds Superstar Writer's Night at Bluebird Cafe
/by Jessica NicholsonASCAP recently welcomed songwriters and artists Clare Dunn, Steven Clawson, JT Harding, Trevor Rosen, Ashley Gorley, Jessi Alexander, Brandy Clark and Chris DeStefano to two writer’s rounds at the Bluebird Cafe on Thursday (Aug. 8). The 6 p.m. writer’s round featuring Dunn, Clawson, Rosen and Harding was hosted by ASCAP Sr. Creative Director Mike Sistad.
The 9 p.m. writer’s round featuring Alexander, Clark and DeStefano was hosted and coordinated by Gorley, and held as a benefit for cancer survivor and family friend Tammy Akers.
Songs written by these writers include “Somewhere with You” – Kenny Chesney (JT Harding), “Better Dig Two” – The Band Perry (Trevor Rosen), “Crash My Party” – Luke Bryan (Ashley Gorley), “I Drive Your Truck” – Lee Brice (Jessi Alexander), “Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert (Brandy Clark) and “Don’t Ya” – Brett Eldredge (Chris DeStefano).
Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Steven Clawson, ASCAP’s Alison Toczylowski, JT Harding, ASCAP’s LeAnn Phelan, Trevor Rosen and Clare Dunn.
Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Brandy Clark, Ashley Gorley, Jessi Alexander and Chris DeStefano.
Underwood Becomes Voice of Opry Radio Campaign
/by Caitlin RantalaCarrie Underwood performs on the Grand Ole Opry.
Carrie Underwood is the voice of a new Grand Ole Opry radio campaign that is set to begin airing next week in regional drive markets, as well as on the Opry’s nationally syndicated radio program America’s Opry Weekend.
In the campaign, Underwood reflects on her recent 5th anniversary celebration as an Opry member and also invites radio audiences to visit Nashville and to stay connected to the Opry via its mobile app.
During an Opry performance earlier this summer, Underwood viewed an on-stage video reel of the past five years of Opry appearances. “It’s so hard to believe it’s been five years, but what an amazing five years it has been. Just watching that video, I was getting a little teary-eyed, thinking about how I felt when all of that was happening. And I still feel that blessed and that honored to be on this stage,” said Underwood.
Underwood performed her seventh Opry sold-out show of the summer this past Saturday, Aug. 10.
It was also recently announced that Underwood will reunite with Brad Paisley as co-hosts of the 47th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The singer-songwriter also revealed that she is teaming with Nicole by OPI for an Underwood-inspired line of nail polish.
Industry Ink (8-14-13)
/by Jessica NicholsonHannah Post
Sony/ATV Nashville’s Hannah Post has been promoted to the position of Creative Manager. She joined the creative staff at EMI Music Publishing in August 2005; Post later joined Sony/ATV in July 2012 after EMI integrated with Sony/ATV.
“Hannah has excelled in her duties, and her experience working with writers has prepared her well for this new role,” says Sony/ATV Nashville President and CEO Troy Tomlinson. Post can be reached at 615-726-8300 or at hannah.post@sonyatv.com.
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Owen Bradley
Owen Bradley‘s hometown of Westmoreland, Tenn., will be honored with the unveiling of a historical marker designating the town as the birthplace of “The King of Music Row” and “The Architect of the Nashville Sound.” The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning with the Owen Bradley Music Festival, which commences at 8 a.m. A memorial brick will be placed at the Veterans Park in Westmoreland, honoring Bradley for his military service during World War II; this ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Bradley family members, along with some country entertainers, will be in attendance.
The Owen Bradley Music Festival will consist of free concerts in the park. An Owen Bradley Talent Search will be held at 4 p.m. at the Westmoreland Expo Center. The finalist will receive a free recording session at Beaird Music Group (produced by Larry Beaird); the resulting song will be placed on CDX and mailed to 2300 country radio stations.
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Additionally, a Sunday Writer’s Night audition has been scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 22. Sign-ups will take place online at bluebirdcafe.com on Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. CT. Audition slots are limited.
Songwriter Erin Enderlin Showcases Sophomore Release
/by Eric T. ParkerErin Enderlin. Photo: Jon Karr
Erin Enderlin held an event Monday night (Aug. 12) at Nashville’s The Basement in anticipation of her sophomore release I Let Her Talk. Bill Cody emceed the intimate gathering that included many songwriters and industry who’s who including Linda Davis, Pat Higdon, Chuck Dauphin, Liz Hengber and Pete Fisher.
The nine-song collection hits retail shelves today (Aug. 13) featuring “I Let Her Talk,” a Leslie Satcher co-write with guest vocals from Joey+Rory’s Joey Feek. Additionally, the Alex Kline-produced album finishes with Enderline’s biggest hits as a songwriter “Monday Morning Church” (Alan Jackson-2005), “Last Call” (Lee Ann Womack– 2009) and “You Don’t Know Jack” (Luke Bryan-2011). Enderlin previously released a self-titled project in 2011.
Enderlin will be featured in a Country Music Hall of Fame Songwriter Session with her producer Kline (Diamond Eye Music) this Saturday (Aug. 17), before embarking on various dates around Middle Tennessee through September.
I Let Her Talk Track Liisting:
Unbroken (Erin Enderlin/Alex Kline/Jess Moskaluke)
I Let Her Talk (Enderlin/Leslie Satcher)
Countryside (Enderlin/Casey Black)
Good Kinda Pain (Enderlin/Scott Stepakoff/Will Bowen)
Get That At Home (Enderlin/Forest Whitehead)
Finding My Voice (Enderlin/Kline/Liz Hengber)
Monday Morning Church (Enderlin/Brent Baxter)
Last Call (Enderlin/Shane McAnally)
You Don’t Know Jack (Enderlin/McAnally)
For more information on Enderlin, visit erinenderlin.com.
Jake Owen To Throw Free Summer Block Party in Nashville
/by Jessica NicholsonDoors will open at 6:30 p.m., followed by a No. 1 celebration at 7:30 p.m., and a concert at 8 p.m. The “Days of Gold” singer announced the party earlier today (Tuesday, Aug. 13) via Twitter.
CMA Fest's 'Country’s Night To Rock’ Surges In Ratings
/by Jessica NicholsonLittle Big Town celebrates the airing of CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night To Rock with manager Jason Owen and the show’s producer Robert Deaton on social media.
ABC was king of Monday night (Aug. 12)’s 8-9 p.m. lineup, thanks to the three-hour CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night To Rock. The show was up half a point for a 2.0 rating among adults 18-49. The three-hour event averaged 8.2 million viewers, according to Zap2It.com. Little Big Town hosted this year’s show, which featured performances from Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum and many others.
NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, garnered 5.01 million viewers for last night’s 8 p.m. hour while CBS led in the 10 p.m. hour with 10.1 million viewers for “Under the Dome.”
In 2012, CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night To Rock garnered an average of 5.66 million viewers, coming in third for the 8 p.m. time slot when it was competing with NBC’s The Voice and the premiere of FOX’s Bones.
Note: Because of the popularity of the DVR, these overnight/next day figures may distort year-to-year comparisons until Nielsen releases Live + 7 Day metrics.
Turner Signs To Morris Artists Management
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Clint Higham (Morris Management), Leah Turner, Buffy Cooper (Morris Management), and Kyle Quigley (Morris Management). Photo: Donn Jones
Columbia Nashville artist Leah Turner has signed a management deal with Morris Artists Management. In addition to president Clint Higham, Turner’s management team will include Buffy Cooper and Kyle Quigley. Morris Artists Management’s roster also includes artists Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride and Jake Owen.
“Leah is a tremendous talent and we are thrilled to have her join the Morris Artists Management family,” said Higham.
Currently writing and recording her debut album, Turner signed to Columbia Nashville in July 2013. She co-wrote her first single, “Take the Keys,” with Cary Barlowe and Jesse Frasure. The tune is set to release to Country radio on Oct. 7.
The Band Perry, Big & Rich To Help Red Sox Aid Vets
/by Lorie HollabaughHome Base helps vets and their families recover from post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain Injury through clinical care, education and research. One in three returning veterans is estimated to experience these invisible wounds of war, and Home Base serves active duty, Guard, Reserve and out-of-uniform veterans throughout New England regardless of their discharge status, insurance, or ability to pay. The program also offers counseling for spouses, children, parents, siblings and girlfriends/boyfriends.
The Band Perry
Mission Gratitude will also feature performances by comedians Sarah Silverman and Saturday Night Live’s Darrell Hammond, along with The Henningsens, Angie Johnson, actress/singer Rita Wilson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Red Sox legends Pedro Martinez and Tim Wakefield.
In addition to the benefit concert, an online auction will be held from Sept. 3 to Sept. 30, at biddingforgood.com/mgh. All proceeds from the concert and auction will benefit the Home Base Program. To purchase tickets and for event updates contact missiongratitude.com.
Will Hoge Announces Headlining Tour
/by Caitlin RantalaHoge will be touring in support of the release of his ninth studio album titled Never Give In on Oct. 15 via Thirty Tigers. Today (Aug. 13), the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter gives fans a sneak peek by unveiling the forthcoming album’s cover.
“I’m so excited about this new album. I can’t wait to get out on the road and play these new songs for folks,” shared Hoge. “There’s gonna be a lot of different things happening live on this tour and I’m thrilled for everyone to get to see it. Couple all these incredible cities with such great support acts as Red Wanting Blue and Sunny Sweeney, it is going to be one fun tour!“
NEVER GIVE IN TOUR
Oct. 11 – Dallas – All-New Silverado Mainstage at State Fair Of Texas
Oct. 16 – Brooklyn, NY – Bell House (w/ Sunny Sweeney)
Oct. 18 – Vienna, Va. – Jammin Java
Oct. 19 – Vienna, Va. – Jammin Java
Oct. 24 – Lexington, Ky. – Busters
Oct. 25 – Charlotte, N.C. – Visualite Theater (w/ RWB)
Oct. 26 – Asheville, N.C. – The Grey Eagle (w/ RWB)
Nov. 1 – Atlanta – Terminal West (w/ RWB)
Nov. 2 – Charleston, S.C. – Music Farm (w/ RWB)
Nov. 7 – Indianapolis – Grand Kellersaal Ballroom (w/ Sunny Sweeney)
Nov. 8 – Chicago – Joe’s Bar (w/ Sunny Sweeney)
Nov. 9 – Milwaukee – The Rave (w/ Sunny Sweeney)
Nov. 15 – Tulsa, Okla. – The Vanguard (w/ RWB)
Nov. 21 – San Marcos, Texas – Cheatham Street Warehouse (w/ RWB)
Nov. 22 – Corpus Christi, Texas – House Of Rock (w/ RWB)
Nov.23 – Houston – House of Blues (w/ RWB)
Nov. 30 – Nashville, Tenn. – Marathon Music Works (w/ RWB)
Dec. 5 – San Diego – The Griffin (w/ RWB)
Dec. 6 – Los Angeles – Troubadour (w/ RWB)
Dec. 7 – San Luis Obispo, Calif. – SLO Brewing Company
Dec. 8 – Mill Valley, Calif. – Sweetwater Music Hall (w/ RWB)
Dec. 11 – Portland, Ore. – Mississippi Studios (w/ RWB)
Dec. 12 – Seattle – Barboza (w/ RWB)
Dec. 13 – Spokane, Wash. – Knitting Factory (w/ RWB)
Dec. 15 – Boise, Id. – Knitting Factory (w/ RWB)
Dec. 17 – Salt Lake City, Utah – The State Room (w/ RWB)
12/19 – Denver – Bluebird Theater (w/ RWB)
For on sale dates and more, visit WillHoge.com.