Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes Bringing Shows to Nashville

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blake shelton 2013Blake Shelton‘s Ten Times Crazier Tour will visit Nashville on Saturday, Sept. 14. The concert will be held at the Bridgestone Arena and will feature Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer.
Tickets to the upcoming show go on sale Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $54.75, $39.75 and $25.00 plus applicable service fees and can be purchased at livenation.com, at the Bridgestone Arena box office or by phone at 800-745-3000.

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hunter-hayes-new-photofeaturedHunter Hayes sold out both of his Let’s Be Crazy tour dates at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The appearances, which sold out in under an hour, will take place on Oct. 18 and 19.
“One night at the Ryman is something I’ve dreamed about for a long time,” says Hayes. “It makes it even better that we get to do two, and the fact that they sold out that quick is just such a thrill. I’m so excited! This pretty much guarantees it’s going to be crazy!”
The concerts will include Hayes’ Warner Bros. labelmate Ashley Monroe.
 

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AIMP Elects Officers and Board of Directors for 2013-2014

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AIMP LogoThe Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Nashville Chapter held its first biannual elections last week, electing the 2013-2014 officers and board of directors.
Officers Elected:
Executive Director—Marc Driskill, Sea Gayle Music
Secretary—Denise Nichols, The Primacy Firm
Treasurer—Ree Guyer Buchanan, Wrensong
Directors Elected:
Craig Currier, peermusic
Kim McCollum-Mele, Words & Music
Michael Martin, ASCAP
Randy Wachtler, 615 Music
Tim Fink, SESAC
Alternate Directors Elected:
David Preston, BMI
John Allen, BMG/Chrysalis
“I am honored to step into this role with the AIMP and humbly accept the responsibility to continue the dedicated work that Kevin Lamb and the previous officers put forth to establish a platform for independent music publishers in Nashville,” says Driskill. “We all owe Kevin and the founding Board a debt of gratitude for doing the heavy lifting of creating the foundation for the Nashville Chapter. I believe it is a critical time for independent publishers to strengthen our business models and establish a collective voice for our music and our rights. We are going to support each other, have some fun, and also shine a spotlight on the most important part of our business, the music.”
“Establishing the Nashville Chapter was accomplished because we had a dedicated board of 13 people who wanted to see this come to fruition,” says Kevin Lamb (peermusic), Outgoing Executive Director AIMP Nashville CHapter 2012. “This Chapter has a lot of potential – not just in the organization’s mandate of furthering industry education and awareness, but bringing the Nashville publishing industry to new levels of industry involvement and the potential to be more ‘hands on’ with our own destiny. Marc has some great ideas, which I fully support. It will be exciting to watch this new Board move these agendas forward.”

Jordan Anderson – "You Ain't Ready For Me"

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Jordan-You-Aint-ReadyJordan Anderson, Nashville’s newest country sweetheart, has arrived and is quickly on her way to cementing her spot in the country music scene. With piercing blue eyes and a never ending smile, this young starlet’s music radiates with her effortless ability to paint feelings with melodies; letting her soul soar up through the rafters.
Teaming up with Grammy-nominated producer Kent Wells (Dolly Parton) and his own label GTR Records to create her debut album, Key To My Heart, Jordan had the opportunity to collaborate with well-known songwriters such as Rob Crosby (Martina McBride) and Karen Staley (Reba McEntire, Faith Hill) and wrote or co-wrote all of the thirteen tracks on her album, Toxic, which hit number 50 on the MusicRow Chart was Jordan’s first release to National Radio. Jordan has been busy writing new songs and is currently in the studio working again with Wells to create her next project. Her latest single co-written with Wells and Preston Brust, “You Ain’t Ready For Me”, is currently climbing up the MusicRow Charts!
Learn more at jordanandersoncountry.com.
Lynne Connolly
PCL Music Promotions
lynne@pclmusic.com
Regina Raleigh
Promotions by Regina
reginagr1@comast.net

Bluegrass Nights At The Ryman Concert Series Launches June 20

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BluegrassRymanThe 20th Annual Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman concert series will launch Thursday, June 20 with a performance by Vince Gill.
The 2013 series will take place every Thursday night from June 20-July 25, when it will close out with a show featuring Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. Additional artists who will perform during the series include Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, the Gibson Brothers, Ralph Stanley and Jim Lauderdale, and Dailey & Vincent.
Since 1994, the show has taken place each Thursday from June 20-July 25.
2013 Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman line-up:
June 20 Vince Gill
June 27 Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
July 4 The Gibson Brothers
July 11 Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountain Boys & Jim Lauderdale
July 18 Dailey & Vincent
July 25 Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and are preceded by 650 AM WSM’s Pickin’ on the Plaza featuring regional bluegrass bands from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The free showcases take place just outside the main entrance on the plaza near the statue of Captain Thomas G. Ryman.
Tickets to each show are $27.50, while season passes are available for $147.00. Tickets may be purchased by calling (615) 458-BLUE, by visiting the Ryman or Grand Ole Opry box office, or at Ryman.com.

Toby Keith Honored with NMPA 2013 Songwriter Icon Award

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Toby Keith was recently awarded the 2013 Songwriter Icon award by the National Music Publishers Association during the organization’s annual meeting.
PHOTO CUTLINE: NMPA President and CEO David Israelite presents Toby Keith with the 2013 Songwriter Icon Award

NMPA President and CEO David Israelite presents Toby Keith with the 2013 Songwriter Icon Award

Toby Keith performs during the NMPA's annual meeting

Toby Keith performs during the NMPA’s annual meeting

Country on Television: Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler, Maggie Rose

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craig morgan11Black River Entertainment’s Craig Morgan will return to Outdoor Channel with the fourth season of his television show, Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors. The new season will premiere on July 7 at 11 p.m. EST/8 p.m. PST.

Highlights during the new episodes will include a trip to the Arctic Circle for the Fjällräven Polar dog sled race, fishing for Wahoo in the Bahamas, chasing elk and deer in Montana, and an exciting stint being knocked around by a bull as a rodeo clown.

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kellie pickler1Kellie Pickler will co-host and perform on ABC Television’s The View on Tuesday (June 18). Fresh off her win of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars, Pickler will perform her new single, “Someone Somewhere Tonight,” for the first time on television.

The song will be featured on her upcoming new album, which will be released later this year.

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maggie rose 2013 photoRPM Entertainment artist Maggie Rose will be performing on Fox & Friends on Monday (June 17). Fans can tune-in at 8:50 a.m. EST to watch Rose perform her current radio hit, “Better,” from her debut album Cut To Impress.
While in NYC, Rose will stop by CBS’ The Couch for a performance, as well as perform and answer questions live from Livestream’s New York studios for their popular “Livestream Sessions” on Tuesday (June 18) beginning at 5 p.m. ET.
To view the session, visit new.livestream.com/livestreamsessions/MaggieRose

SESAC Inks Deal with Discovery Communications, LLC

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SESAC-LOGO1Performing rights organization SESAC has inked a two-year licensing deal with Discovery Communications, LLC. The new deal will authorize the network’s access to SESAC’s repertoire for its numerous channels and programs.
The Discovery Communications, LLC networks encompass a range of channels including Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Science Channel, Military Channel, Oprah Winfrey Network and Discovery Fit & Health and features a variety of reality and true crime programs including Who the Bleep Did I Marry, Stolen Voices/Buried Secrets, Nightmare Next Door, Say Yes To The Dress, Cake Boss and Moonshiners.
“SESAC is thrilled to announce this agreement with Discovery Communications, LLC,” said Deborah Houghton, SESAC’s Vice President, Cable. “This will provide Discovery Communications, LLC with the brilliantly diverse repertoires of SESAC’s songwriters and composers while offering our affiliates a host of new and exciting opportunities. While working on this mutually beneficial deal, we were delighted with the high level of knowledge and professionalism of the Discovery Communications, LLC executives and we look forward to a long and productive relationship.”
 
 

Sony/ATV Signs Jack Ingram

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Sony/ATV has signed singer-songwriter Jack Ingram to a publishing deal. Ingram notched three Top 10 singles as a recording artist and is currently finishing up a new album project. Ingram splits his time between Austin, Texas and Nashville.
Earlier this year, Ingram was involved with the fundraising concert Jack & Friends, with football coach Mack Brown and actor Matthew McConaughey (and featuring Kris Kristofferson) at Moody Theater in Austin. Funds raised by the concert supported organizations that positively impact the lives of children across the country.

Pictured (L-R): Sony/ATV’s Tom Luteran, Jack Ingram, Sony/ATV’s Troy Tomlinson, Triple 8 Management's George Couri

Pictured (L-R): Sony/ATV’s Tom Luteran, Jack Ingram, Sony/ATV’s Troy Tomlinson, Triple 8 Management’s George Couri

C.F. Martin & Co. Joins Hunter Hayes for Facebook Contest

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martin strings11C.F. Martin & Co. is teaming up with multiple Grammy-nominated artist and brand ambassador, Hunter Hayes, on a new Facebook contest this summer called ENCORE. One lucky Grand Prize winner will receive a new Martin OM-42 guitar, the same model that Hunter plays, which values at $6,799, and six months of Martin SP Lifespan strings.
The contest runs June 10-Sept. 3 and fans can enter by ‘liking’ the Martin Facebook page, Hunter’s Facebook and Martin Strings Facebook. Fans can earn up to 19 more entries by inviting their friends to enter as well. The winner will be announced via Facebook in October.
Hunter will also be featured in Martin Guitar’s 2013 print and online campaign. For more information, visit hunterhayes.com

Leadership Music Reveals Class of 2014

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leadership music logo111Forty-five new members have been selected to participate in the 25th class of Leadership Music. The annual program is designed to create a forum for established music community leaders to identify and explore issues currently affecting the music industry. Founded in 1989 by eleven music industry alumni of Leadership Nashville, Leadership Music has graduated more than 950 leaders.
“The Leadership Music Class of 2014 is an impressive group of industry professionals with a wealth of experience and expertise from a diverse field of music businesses,” said Lori Badgett, Vice President of Entertainment at City National Bank, who, as immediate past president of the board of directors, chaired the selection committee. “Choosing 45 applicants from among hundreds who applied is one of the most daunting tasks I’ve ever faced. The selection committee, composed of 20 alumni from every facet of the industry, deliberates over a five week period, and makes every effort to choose the most balanced and diverse class possible. We all consider it a privilege to be charged with playing a role in the future of this organization.”
Members of the Class of 2014 are:
Matt Adams, Director, Legal & Business Affairs, Sony Music Nashville
Trip Aldredge, partner, Aldredge Law Firm
Abby Wells Baas, agent, William Morris Endeavor
Megan Barry, Metro Council-at-Large
Jessica Beutler, Vice President, MAC Presents (New York)
Todd Coder, TicketBiscuit/Hangout Music Festival (Birmingham, AL)
Julie Craig, Marketing Manager, Exclusive Music, Cracker Barrel
Kele Currier, Director of Strategic Services, ASCAP
Vanessa Davis, President, Splash! PR
Katie Dean, Vice President, Radio Marketing, Universal Music Nashville
Kella Stephenson Farris, Owner, The Kella Stephenson Company
Liz Allen Fey; CEO, Strategy & Leadership LLC
Cyndi Forman, Vice President, Creative, Universal Music Publishing
Leslie Fram , Senior Vice President, Music  Strategy, CMT
Robert Frost, President, Frost Specialty
Chris Gero, Vice President/Founder, Yamaha Entertainment Group
Kelli Cashiola Haywood, Director of Strategic Marketing and Business Development, Starstruck Management
Todd Herreman, Faculty, Mass Communications and Media Arts, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, IL)
BJ Hill, Senior Director of A&R, Warner/Chappell Music
David Hughes, Senior Vice President, Technology, RIAA (Washington, DC)
Laura Hutfless, agent, CAA
Scott Johnson, President, Scojo, Inc.
Andrew Kautz, COO, Big Machine Label Group
David Kells, Vice President, Booking, Bridgestone Arena
Jerry Kimbrough, musician/producer
Lenore Kinder, Talent Buyer/Marketer, AEG Live/The Messina Group
Lisa Lee, Senior Vice President, PR & Media Production, ACM (Los Angeles)
Lauren Lucas, songwriter/artist
Amy Sue Macy, Recording Industry Professor, MTSU
Angela Miles-Powell, Vice President, Client Development, Ticketmaster (Memphis)
Andy Moats, Executive Vice President/CCO, Avenue Bank
Lynn Oliver, Vice President Publishing and A&R, Southern Ground Artists
Tim Roberts, Operations/Program Director, CBS Radio (Detroit)
Colin Rushing, General Counsel, SoundExchange (Washington, DC)
Shaun Silva, Owner, TackleBox Films/FORWARD
Rob Simbeck, writer, Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40 Countdown
Tom Storms, artist manager, Suretone Entertainment
John Strohm, Senior Counsel, Loeb & Loeb
Karen Stump, Senior Director, Market Research, CMA
Tammy Taylor, President/CEO, One EnTiTy
David Thoener, Recording/Mixing Engineer and Producer
Alicia Warwick, Senior Project Manager, The Recording Academy
Jim Weatherson, Senior Vice President, 19 Entertainment
David Whitney, U. S. House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary (Washington, DC)
Kristen Williams, Director of National Promotion, Warner Music Nashville
Congratulations to the new class of 2014.