Brett Eldredge Goes Gold Before Debut Album Release

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Written by: Michela Gacioch & Eric Parker

Pictured (L-R) Front: Chris DeStefano (Co-writer/producer), Camille Alston, Brett Eldredge, Chris Stacey (SVP Promotion, WMN), Ashley Gorley (co-writer), Lou Ramirez (Regional Promo Mgr – SW, WMN). Back: Josh Van Valkenburg (Dir. A&R, EMI Music Publishing), Rob Baker (RLB Artist Management), Peter (Strickland (EVP & GM, WMN), Scott Hendricks Sr. VP A&R, WMN),Kevin Herring (VP National Promotion, WMN) and Chad Schultz (National Dir. Radio Interactive Mktg., WMN)

Pictured (L-R) Front: Chris DeStefano (Co-writer/producer), Camille Alston, Brett Eldredge, Chris Stacey (SVP Promotion, WMN), Ashley Gorley (co-writer), Lou Ramirez (Regional Promo Mgr – SW, WMN). Back: Josh Van Valkenburg (Dir. A&R, EMI Music Publishing), Rob Baker (RLB Artist Management), Peter Strickland (EVP & GM, WMN), Scott Hendricks (Sr. VP A&R, WMN), Kevin Herring (VP National Promotion, WMN) and Chad Schultz (National Dir. Radio Interactive Mktg., WMN)


Despite the rain in Nashville on Tuesday (July 30), Brett Eldredge celebrated the forthcoming Aug. 6 release of his debut album, Bring You Back, at Nashville’s Marathon Village. The evening featured Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, beverages and brownie desserts courtesy of Eldredge’s mother. The soulful singer delivered the Atlantic Records album in its entirety for an audience including friends, family and industry executives.
Throughout the evening, Eldredge’s powerhouse performances included “Bring You Back,” which he delivered with songwriters Ross Copperman and Heather Morgan, and the current single, “Don’t Ya,” alongside co-writers Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley. To commemorate the Top 5 single’s success, Warner executives presented the newcomer his first RIAA Gold single plaque, in addition to recognitions for the co-writers.
Additional performances included “Tell Me Where To Park” with one of the song’s co-writers Jon Nite. Barry Dean and Luke Laird helped perform their co-write “Gotta Get There,” while Tom Douglas performed on the emotional ballad, “One Mississippi,” which he co-wrote. Culminating the evening was a tribute to the late Lindsay Walleman of Warner Music Nashville with a rendition of the Ross Copperman and Natalie Hemby co-written song, “Go On Without Me.”
“I wish I could personally deliver the album to each and every one of my fans,” said Eldredge. “To celebrate my debut album and my first Gold single with everyone that has stood by me on this ride, was an amazing night and one that I will never forget.”
The entertainer’s party will continue next week as he headlines New York City’s Highline Ballroom on Aug. 6, the same day Bring You Back hits shelves. He will make his late night TV debut the next evening on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, followed by appearances on Live with Kelly & Michael and Today on Aug. 9.
Eldredge has opened 19 shows on Taylor Swift’s RED Tour. This summer he can be seen throughout the country at fairs and festivals, in addition to select tour dates with Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert.
Bring You Back Track Listing
1) Tell Me Where To Park (Eldredge/Nite/Becker)
2) Don’t Ya (Eldredge/DeStefano/Gorley)
3) Bring You Back (Copperman/Morgan)
4) On And On (Eldredge/Laird/McAnally)
5) Gotta Get There (Eldredge/Laird/Dean)
6) One Mississippi (Eldredge/Douglas)
7) Beat Of The Music (Eldredge/Copperman/Morgan)
8) Waited Too Long (Eldredge/Crisler)
9) Mean To Me (Eldredge/Carusoe)
10) Signs (Eldredge/Crisler/Anderson)
11) Raymond (Eldredge/Crisler)
12) Go On Without Me (Eldredge/Copperman/Hemby)

Sidewalk Records Hires National Director of Promotion

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Lori Hartigan


Sidewalk Records has added Lori Hartigan as the National Director of Promotion.
Most recently, Hartigan was part of the executive management team at Phil Vassar’s Rodeowave Entertainment. She also spent 19 years at Arista Nashville, where she worked with Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Diamond Rio and more.
Having recently obtained her masters in Organizational Development, Hartigan says, “I look forward to applying many of the concepts of my studies into action at a label that is as dedicated towards its future as I’ve ever worked for within the music business. I have an incredible love for developing new and young talent, and Sidewalk Records offers such a unique opportunity to bring the next generation of country artists to the market.”
Sidewalk Records artists include Tyler Dean, Dylan Scott, Martin Ramey, Morgan Frazier and Tim Dugger.

Randy Travis Discharged From Baylor Heart Hospital

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Randy Travis

Randy Travis


Randy Travis has been discharged from Baylor Heart in Plano, Texas, according to his publicist. The Country entertainer has been relocated to a physical therapy facility.
“Thanks to all the fans and friends for your continued prayers and support as Randy continues on the road to recovery,” says Travis’ fiancée Mary Davis.
The singer was admitted to the hospital earlier this month and treated for idiopathic cardiomyopathy.
Official updates on Travis’ condition will be made available at randytravis.com as his condition changes.

Music City Roots Coming To Nashville Public Television

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musiccityrootsMusic City Roots: Live From The Loveless Cafe will premiere its inaugural 13-week season of one-hour shows on Nashville Public Television on Friday, Sept. 13. The first airing will begin at 7 p.m. CT. The series will then air on several public television stations around the country, distributed by American Public Television.
According to musiccityroots.tumblr.com,WNET (New York), WGBH (Boston) and KLRU (Austin, Texas), along with stations in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Cincinnati and Washington, D.C., have also signed on to present the series.
Buddy Miller, Shawn Camp, Elizabeth Cook, 18 South, Bobby Bare, Humming House, Derek Hoke, Rod Picott, Kevin Gordon, Leon Russell, Honeyhoney, Langhorne Slim, Della Mae, The Delta Saints, Jon Byrd and Dugas are all slated to appear during the first season of the television series Music City Roots: Live From The Loveless Cafe, along with Jim Lauderdale as musical host.

Joe Putnam To Exit UMG Nashville

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Joe Putnam


Veteran radio promoter Joe Putnam, who has been with UMG Nashville for 13 years, will exit the label this week. Putnam, based in Los Angeles, has handled West Coast radio promotions for Mercury Nashville. He was named to the role of vice president of National Promotion in 2010.
Putnam says he is exploring new opportunities in the Los Angeles area. He can be reached here.

Artist Updates (7-31-13)

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Carrie Underwood


Carrie Underwood is the new voice of Sunday Night Football, and now fans can hear a snippet of her rendition of “Waiting All Day For Sunday Night.” Faith Hill performed the theme song since 2007.
Football season begins Sept. 8, when the New York Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys. Listen to her rendition of the song below.


Industry Ink (7-31-13)

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black river entertainment logo1Black River Entertainment is looking to fill a position to oversee marketing, sales and new media; the label’s Director of Marketing Katie McCartney will exit her post Aug. 16. Send resumes to General Manager Greg McCarn here.

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Garrett Thomson


RPM Entertainment has promoted Garrett Thomson to Manager, Country Promotion. Thomson has worked in the label’s digital marketing/media department since 2011. He can be reached here.

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 crs2014The limited time registration rate of $349 is no longer available for Country Radio Seminar 2014. The rate was made available for the first 349 registrants or through Aug. 15, whichever came first. As of July 31, the 349-registrant limit was reached.
The early bird registration of $399 is available at countryradioseminar.com. A ticket to the annual New Faces of Country Music Show is included with CRS registrations until the event is sold out. Country Radio Seminar 2014 is slated for Feb. 19-21, 2014 at the Nashville Convention Center.

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ibma90711Bluegrass fans across the world can watch live as the final nominations for the 24th International Bluegrass Music Awards are announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. CT. For the third consecutive year, Music City Roots will broadcast the nomination press conference live at musiccityroots.com from the Loveless Barn in Nashville.
 

Americana Conference Taps RIAA's Cary Sherman For Keynote

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americana music logo1The Americana Music Festival and Conference‘s Honors and Awards show has added nominees Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, along with Stephen Stills and Ken Burns, to its roster of this year’s presenters and performers. The awards show will take place at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 18. The conference will be headquartered out of Sheraton Nashville Downtown hotel from Sept. 18-22.
RIAA chairman Cary Sherman will serve as keynote speaker of the conference. David Lowery, songwriter and guitarist for bands including Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, will offer an artist’s perspective on various legislative issues. The conference will also feature interviews with Billy Bragg (led by Rob Reinhart of Acoustic Cafe), Rosanne Cash (interviewing with Bob Harris of BBC), Dr. John (with Nick Spitzer of NPR’s American Routes), as well as Delbert McClinton and Glen Clark (conducted by Jim Jusilli of the Wall Street Journal).
Additional artists were previously announced.
Visit musicrow.com next week for an exclusive interview with Americana Music Association Exec. Dir. Jed Hilly.

Radio Promotions Veteran Chuck Thagard Passes

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Chuck Thagard


Veteran radio promoter Chuck Thagard died this morning (July 31) at his home near Atlanta after an extended battle with multiple illnesses. Most recently, Thagard worked in music promotion at Quarterback Records.
Thagard was a part of the startup of BNA Records in 1991, starting as the Northeast Regional. In 1993, he was promoted to VP of Promotion, where he helped launch the career of Kenny Chesney, and oversaw radio careers of artists including John Anderson, Lonestar and Lorrie Morgan.
In 1999, Thagard joined Warner Nashville as Northeast Regional, working with Faith Hill, Trick Pony, and Blake Shelton among others. He joined Quarterback Records in April 2004.
A family-only private service is being planned in remembrance of Thagard.

Charles Van Dyke Heads To Provident Label Group

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Charles Van Dyke


Charles Van Dyke, formerly Director of National Promotion at BEC/Tooth & Nail, has accepted the position of Associate Director of Radio Promotions at Provident Label Group, the label confirms to MusicRow.
Additionally, Matt Reed has been hired as Associate Director of Digital Marketing for Provident Label Group.