Juliette finds out Dante is good at more than counseling.
Season 1 | Episode 116 | Aired 04/03/2013
Rayna’s and Juliette’s tour visited New York on last night’s episode of
Nashville, where Music City streets stood in as the streets of Manhattan. Rayna had her daughters and sister in tow, Deacon brought his new veterinarian girlfriend, and Juliette’s entourage included her mom and mom’s substance abuse counselor.
During a soundcheck, Rayna’s daughters proved they inherited mom’s performance chops with an acoustic cover of “Hey Ho.” Unbeknownst to Maddie, she has two sets of musical DNA working in her favor—her biological father is Deacon.
Juliette scored a major sponsorship thanks to the help of the counselor, Dante, who’s background is in business. By the end of the show, those two celebrated by hopping in bed together, and next week’s preview indicates that he might also have the hots for her mom, Jolene.
Deacon’s new squeeze could tell that there is still some emotion between him and Rayna, but he likes Stacey enough to consider getting off the road and settling down as a studio musician.
Rayna’s powerful and scheming father Lamar returned to the show after being absent for several episodes. He found out Peggy leaked rumors about Rayna and Teddy to the tabloids, and threatened to tell Teddy about it if she didn’t help him sway mayor Teddy’s opinion about a building project on the river. The show’s biggest cliff hanger was when Lamar had a heart attack at the end of the episode.
Though Scarlett tried to convince the folks at Rayna’s new record imprint that she and Gunnar work best as a duo, he was a supportive boyfriend and talked her into signing the solo offer. They also met a new neighbor, Will, played by
Chris Carmack, who is likely a returning character. Huddled around the backyard campfire, Gunnar and Will wrote the show’s only new tune, “Tough All Over.” The song was actually penned by
Jim Lauderdale and
Odie Blackmon. Gunnar and Will may shape up to be a better duo than Gunnar and Scarlett.
After ditching his record deal and ticking off his publisher, Avery had no choice but to hit Lower Broadway, pickin’ and grinnin’ for tips. He eventually decided being a roadie was more lucrative and took off to join a tour. All we know is he’s headed to New York….
Producers need volunteer extras for a party scene shooting today (Wednesday, April 3) at noon on the General Jackson Showboat. Details at www.nashvilleextras.com.
Tin Pan South Photos–Wednesday, April 3
/by Jessica NicholsonWednesday included sets from songwriters including Ashley Monroe, JT Harding, Kristen Kelly, Marty Dodson, Paul Overstreet, Michael Martin Murphey and Scotty Emerick, among others, at venues in various areas of Nashville including Bluebird Cafe, Hard Rock Cafe and The Listening Room.
Pictured (L-R): Paul Overstreet, Michael Martin Murphey and Scotty Emerick at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville.
Pictured (L-R): Marty Dodson, Dave Turnbull, Ryan Tyndell and Bruce Wallace play at The Bluebird Cafe.
Pictured (L-R): Trent Willmon, Striking Matches, Ashley Monroe, Kristen Kelly and John Shaw at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Pictured (L-R): Shaun Bayles, Katrina Elam, Chris DeStefano, JT Harding and Matt Jenkins
Upcoming Television Appearances
/by Jessica NicholsonKellie Pickler and dancer Derek Hough
Kellie Pickler will visit The Ellen DeGeneres Show this Friday, April 5 alongside her Dancing With The Stars dance partner Derek Hough. The two will discuss their quest for taking home the mirror-ball trophy and how they’ve managed to wow the judges since the premiere, earning the highest score of the night Monday during the show’s “Prom Night” competition.
Pickler will also make a very special announcement that can only be heard on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton will be featured on CBS This Morning at 7 a.m. ET.
Promotions, Hirings at Country Music Association
/by Jessica NicholsonCommunications
Finance and Administration
Marketing
Membership and Balloting
Blake Shelton Tapped For Opening Performance on ACM Awards
/by Jessica NicholsonBlake Shelton will open the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards with a group of high-profile friends. Shelton, who is also co-hosting the awards show with Luke Bryan, will open the telecast with a performance with Bryan, Brad Paisley on guitar, Sheryl Crow and Pistol Annies, including Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley.
They will perform Shelton’s new single, “Boys Round Here,” the second single from his latest album Based On A True Story…
The ACM Awards will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
Industry Ink (4-4-13)
/by Jessica NicholsonAWMG Entertainment has signed songwriter Tammy Jacobs. Jacobs moved to Nashville in 2001 and has recently had songs placed on Say Yes to the Dress, Access Hollywood and Live with Kelly.
Seated (L-R): Ann Wilson, Tammy Jacobs
Back row (L-R): Katy Bishop, Shane Barrett, Amy Rathburg
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SOURCE held its monthly members’ luncheon at ASCAP on March 28, 2013. Bill Cakmis, Talent Coach/Media Trainer, was the guest speaker. For over 25 years Cakmis has mentored, trained and developed the country’s leading actors, anchors, television show hosts, singers, doctors, lawyers, athletes, CEOs and politicians. As a media consultant and ‘Show Doctor’ he has partnered with major film studios, production companies, local television stations, and the country’s top networks and cable stations to create productions.
Pictured (L to R): Lainie Allbee (Martin Allbee & Associates), Bill Cakmis (Talent Coach), Debbie Carroll (Exec. Dir. MusiCares), Lisa Harless (Sr. VP Regions Bank).
Photo Credit: Denise Fussell
Performers Added To Tim McGraw Special
/by Jessica NicholsonThey join the previously released lineup of Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Ne-Yo, Pitbull and Lady Antebellum.
The special will air on Sunday, May 19 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS Television Network.
Tin Pan South Photos–Tuesday, April 2
/by Jessica NicholsonTuesday night (April 2) featured several all-star lineups across Nashville.
In a late addition to the Tin Pan South lineup, cast members from ABC’s Nashville, including Hayden Paniettiere (“Juliette Barnes”), Connie Britton (“Rayna James”), Charles Esten (“Deacon Claybourne”) Lennon and Maisy Stella (who portray Rayna’s daughters), Clare Bowen (“Scarlett O’Conner”) and Sam Palladio (“Gunner Scott”) and others performed at 3rd & Lindsley’s late show.
Other singer-songwriters featured Tuesday night include Dustin Lynch, Jeffrey Steele, Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum, Dave Barnes, Radney Foster, Jon Randall, Wade Bowen and many others.
Pictured (L-R): Colin Linden, Jonathan Jackson (Avery Barkley on ‘Nashville’) and Buddy Miller
Pictured (L-R): Emerson Hart, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum and Dave Barnes
Pictured (L-R): Bruce Robison, Radney Foster, Wade Bowen and Jon Randall
Pictured (L-R): Dustin Lynch and Jeffrey Steele
Kenny Chesney Holds Listening Event For New Album
/by Sherod Robertson(L-R:) Producer Buddy Cannon, Chesney, Gary Overton (Sony Music Nashville Chairman & CEO)
Kenny Chesney and Blue Chair/Columbia Records offered media a private listening preview of Chesney’s upcoming album Life on a Rock this week (Apr. 2) at The High Watt on Cannery Row in downtown Nashville. Sony Music Nashville’s Chairman and CEO Gary Overton welcomed guests to the special event and Sony/ATV Music Publishing head Troy Tomlinson shared with the media his enjoyment of watching Chesney’s career grow into such a success.
Large replicas of the album packaging donned the walls of the venue while attendees listened to the first tune “When I See This Bar” written by Chesney and Keith Gattis. Describing the song, Chesney said it was about how life goes by so fast and how going back to certain places can bring back those friendships and memories you’ve made along the way. He continued to share intimate stories of each song as they were played, calling the album “incredibly autobiographical, incredibly personal.”
Chesney added these songs are “simple reflections of my life” which are centered around his experiences spending time at his home in the Virgin Islands. “Lindy” and “Happy on the Hey Now (A Song for Kristi)” are poignant recollections of individuals that made significant impressions on Chesney. “There Must Be Something I Missed” written with Mac McAnally originated from a conversation between the two when Chesney admitted, “I’ve got to find a way not to just exist in my life but to live it.” The title track “Life on a Rock” reflects the lifestyle and closeness of friends on the Virgin Isles while “Marley” written by Chesney and Tom Douglas centers around escaping from it all to a place of solitude and silence.
Chesney summarized how honest and authentic this album is and how “it grounded me in ways I didn’t see coming.” The project features appearances from Willie Nelson on “Coconut Tree” and the Wailers Band on “Spread The Love.” Produced by Buddy Cannon, Life on a Rock is slated for an April 30 release.
Primetime 'Nashville': 'I Saw The Light'
/by Sarah SkatesJuliette finds out Dante is good at more than counseling.
“I Saw the Light”
Season 1 | Episode 116 | Aired 04/03/2013
Rayna’s and Juliette’s tour visited New York on last night’s episode of Nashville, where Music City streets stood in as the streets of Manhattan. Rayna had her daughters and sister in tow, Deacon brought his new veterinarian girlfriend, and Juliette’s entourage included her mom and mom’s substance abuse counselor.
During a soundcheck, Rayna’s daughters proved they inherited mom’s performance chops with an acoustic cover of “Hey Ho.” Unbeknownst to Maddie, she has two sets of musical DNA working in her favor—her biological father is Deacon.
Juliette scored a major sponsorship thanks to the help of the counselor, Dante, who’s background is in business. By the end of the show, those two celebrated by hopping in bed together, and next week’s preview indicates that he might also have the hots for her mom, Jolene.
Deacon’s new squeeze could tell that there is still some emotion between him and Rayna, but he likes Stacey enough to consider getting off the road and settling down as a studio musician.
Rayna’s powerful and scheming father Lamar returned to the show after being absent for several episodes. He found out Peggy leaked rumors about Rayna and Teddy to the tabloids, and threatened to tell Teddy about it if she didn’t help him sway mayor Teddy’s opinion about a building project on the river. The show’s biggest cliff hanger was when Lamar had a heart attack at the end of the episode.
Though Scarlett tried to convince the folks at Rayna’s new record imprint that she and Gunnar work best as a duo, he was a supportive boyfriend and talked her into signing the solo offer. They also met a new neighbor, Will, played by Chris Carmack, who is likely a returning character. Huddled around the backyard campfire, Gunnar and Will wrote the show’s only new tune, “Tough All Over.” The song was actually penned by Jim Lauderdale and Odie Blackmon. Gunnar and Will may shape up to be a better duo than Gunnar and Scarlett.
After ditching his record deal and ticking off his publisher, Avery had no choice but to hit Lower Broadway, pickin’ and grinnin’ for tips. He eventually decided being a roadie was more lucrative and took off to join a tour. All we know is he’s headed to New York….
Producers need volunteer extras for a party scene shooting today (Wednesday, April 3) at noon on the General Jackson Showboat. Details at www.nashvilleextras.com.
Jo Dee Messina To Perform "Live Rehearsal" April 16 at 3rd & Lindsley
/by Jessica Nicholson“I’m so excited about making a new record and I’m loving the songs we’re recording. It’s going to be such fun to perform them for a crowd. We thought, no place better than 3rd & Lindsley to do a show featuring new material with the hits. The crowd there is always appreciative of artists,” says Messina about her new tour and rehearsal show.
The opening act, selected by Messina’s fans via Twitter, will be selected on Friday, April 5. Messina sent a Tweet in March asking for videos from her fans that were interested in opening for the rehearsal date. The singer personally viewed all the entries and narrowed down the finalist. She setup a poll on her Facebook page for her fans to help choose the winner of the opening slot, and fans can help Messina by voting now through Friday.
Tickets on sale now at JoDeeMessina.com