Pictured at SXSW. (L-R): Mark Robinson, VP Business Affairs, WMN; Justin Luffman, VP Brand Management, WMN; Ashley Monroe; John Grady, Manager, Crush Management; and Tree Paine, SVP Publicity, WMN
Warner Bros. solo debut entered the country sales chart at No. 10 today (March 13) with sales of 11k units. She celebrated the release of
Like A Rose with a string of performances at SXSW in Austin, TX. Monroe performed last night to an excited crowd at the MTV/VH1/CMT Edge Stage, and made an appearance at The Warner Sound Stage earlier today. She will perform Friday, March 15 at the BMI Acoustic Brunch and the Crush Management Showcase at Vice Bar.
Monroe and Leno
On Monday night (March 11) Monroe made the national TV premiere of her current single “Like A Rose” on
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. See the video
here.
The critically-acclaimed
Like A Rose, produced by 20-time Grammy award-winner
Vince Gill and
Justin Niebank, features songs written by Monroe and many of Nashville’s A-list tunesmiths.
Monroe has another new album in the hopper as part of trio
Pistol Annies with bandmates
Miranda Lambert and
Angaleena Presley.
Annie Up will be released May 7 via Sony Music Nashville and the lead single “Hush, Hush” was shipped to radio this week.
Wynonna Returns With New Music, Hour-Long Documentary
/by Jessica NicholsonIt seems Wynonna will be everywhere on Monday (March 18). The singer returns with a new single, a slot on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars and a new hour-long documentary.
On Monday (March 18), Wynonna will release “Something You Can’t Live Without,” the first single from her upcoming full-length album, produced by husband/drummer Cactus Moser and set for release on Curb Records. The single was co-written by Moser and David Lee Murphy, and will be available digitally via iTunes and Amazon on Tuesday (March 19). The album is her first project of all new material in over four years.
Also on Monday (March 18), “Wynonna and Cactus: The Road Back” will premiere on Great American Country at 10 p.m./9 p.m. CT. The hour-long documentary tells the never-before-shared story of newlyweds Wynonna and Cactus Moser and their journey from fledgling crush to a motorcycle accident last year that took Cactus’ leg.
Wynonna also shares details of their life post-accident in a cover story with US Weekly, on newsstands this week.
Wynonna and Tony Dovolani
As previously announced, Wynonna will compete on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. Her first dance with professional partner and last season’s champion instructor Tony Dovolani will air Monday, March 18 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.
“I focused on being a wife and a nurse for the last seven months and now I’m doing something for myself,” shares Wynonna. “The main word for me this year is ‘risk.’ I’m stepping out of my comfort zone and doing something that a lot of people tell me is crazy—but they get it.”
Swift's Stylist Joseph Cassell Makes 'Hollywood's 25 Most Powerful Stylists' List
/by Jessica NicholsonTaylor Swift‘s stylist Joseph Cassell has been named as one of “Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Stylists” by The Hollywood Reporter. He joins the ranks of stylists Leslie Fremar (Scarlett Johannson, Reese Witherspoon), Petra Flannery (Emma Stone, Mila Kunis) and others. The list also has another Nashville connection: L’Wren Scott is stylist for actress (and wife to Keith Urban) Nicole Kidman.
Cassell is a former A&R director who left the music industry to become a stylist. What was supposed to be a one-time job turned into a long-term business relationship with Swift. “I was asked to do a basic ‘steam and press’ job for a young, rising country singer. The job wouldn’t pay much, his agent told him, but it might be good experience,” Cassell told THR.
“Joseph arrived with a full wardrobe of options and shoes, which was a good thing because the stylist at the shoot had dropped the ball,” said Swift. “He’s always two steps ahead of me with whatever I need, whether it’s a lint roller, sunglasses, shoes,” the singer says. “And he has a backup option and extra panels of material just to be safe!”
Joseph Cassell and Taylor Swift
AIMP Music Supervisor Panel Coming in April
/by Jessica NicholsonMusic supervisors participating are: Alicen Schneider of NBCUniversal TV, Kasey Truman with Chop Shop, Jason Markey of Relativity Music Group and Maria Alonte McCoy from District Music. Randy Wachtler, Founder of 615 Music and Past Chairman of the Production Music Association and current AIMP Nashville board member will be serving as moderator.
The meeting will be held on April 3 from 2-4 p.m. at Cabana restaurant located at 1910 Belcourt Ave., Nashville, TN 37212.
All members of the music community are encouraged to register for chapter membership. The member rate to attend is $25 while the non-member rate is $45. Please log onto www.aimp.org to join and register.
Ashley Monroe Celebrates Release at SXSW
/by Sarah SkatesPictured at SXSW. (L-R): Mark Robinson, VP Business Affairs, WMN; Justin Luffman, VP Brand Management, WMN; Ashley Monroe; John Grady, Manager, Crush Management; and Tree Paine, SVP Publicity, WMN
Ashley Monroe’s Warner Bros. solo debut entered the country sales chart at No. 10 today (March 13) with sales of 11k units. She celebrated the release of Like A Rose with a string of performances at SXSW in Austin, TX. Monroe performed last night to an excited crowd at the MTV/VH1/CMT Edge Stage, and made an appearance at The Warner Sound Stage earlier today. She will perform Friday, March 15 at the BMI Acoustic Brunch and the Crush Management Showcase at Vice Bar.
Monroe and Leno
On Monday night (March 11) Monroe made the national TV premiere of her current single “Like A Rose” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. See the video here.
The critically-acclaimed Like A Rose, produced by 20-time Grammy award-winner Vince Gill and Justin Niebank, features songs written by Monroe and many of Nashville’s A-list tunesmiths.
Monroe has another new album in the hopper as part of trio Pistol Annies with bandmates Miranda Lambert and Angaleena Presley. Annie Up will be released May 7 via Sony Music Nashville and the lead single “Hush, Hush” was shipped to radio this week.
Performers Announced For Third Annual ACM Fan Jam
/by Jessica NicholsonLL Cool J, star of the CBS drama series NCIS: Los Angeles, will make a special appearance during the event. GAC’s Headline Country host Storme Warren will emcee for the first time.
The concert will also feature an additional performance in support of the ACM Lifting Lives® on-stage moment, an annual initiative that raises money for designated charities, with the artist to be announced in the coming weeks. ACM Fan Jam is the fans-only, live concert event taking place in Las Vegas during and after the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, broadcast Sunday, April 7 at 8 p.m. live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
No. 1 Party: Justin Moore's "'Til My Last Day"
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Tom Luteran (Sony/ATV/EMI), LeAnne Phelean (ASCAP), Michael Martin (ASCAP), Jeremy Stover (Producer/Writer), Brian Maher (Writer), Justin Moore, Perry Howard (BMI), Scott Borchetta (BMLG), Tim Hunze (Bigger Picture) and Mike Molinar (Big Machine Music). Photo Credit: Amy Fucci / BMLG
Justin Moore celebrated a No. 1 single and two Gold albums during a No. 1 party yesterday (March 12) at Nashville’s Honkytonk Central.
The singer was honored for his third No. 1 single, “‘Til My Last Day” and his two gold albums–Justin Moore and Outlaws Like Me–which have together sold over 1 million copies to date.
Industry, family and friends gathered to celebrate songwriters Moore (BMI), Jeremy Stover (ASCAP), Brian Maher (ASCAP); publishers Big Machine Music, Sony/ATV/EMI and Bigger Picture and The Valory Music Co. promotion team. This song marks the second chart-topper for this songwriting trio – Moore’s debut single, “Small Town USA,” was the first.
The celebration was a perfect send off for Moore, who will begin his first headlining tour in Pikeville, Ky. tomorrow night (March 14).
Capitol Christian Music Group Acquires Tooth & Nail, BEC, Solid State Catalogs
/by Jessica NicholsonAccording to Capitol Christian Music Group President and CEO Bill Hearn, “It’s been my privilege to work alongside Brandon Ebel for the last twelve years. He’s a great record man and has developed some of our industry’s best artists and music. Together we have built a strong catalog which CCMG will continue to develop and grow. I wish Brandon continued success as he re-establishes himself as one of the leaders in the independent music community.”
Brandon Ebel, Founder and president of Tooth & Nail, is set to relaunch as an independent label. “Our partnership with EMI has been very successful, and we are grateful for the opportunities we have had with Bill Hearn and his team over the last 12 years. We are confident that our artists’ back catalogs will be well served under CCMG. Moving forward we are excited to continue developing our artists on Tooth & Nail Records, Solid State Records, and BEC Recordings,” said Ebel.
Ebel will retain rights to all label names and trademarks. Forthcoming releases planned for the relaunched label include August Burns Red, The Almost, Demon Hunter, Emery, Icon For Hire, Nine Lashes, Living Sacrifice and All Things New among others.
Details of release dates and distribution for the new label will be announced soon. During the transition period, Capitol Christian Music Distribution will continue to distribute all Tooth & Nail products.
Luke Bryan Lands First Chart-Topping Album Debut
/by Jessica NicholsonBryan’s previous album, Tailgates & Tanlines, debuted at No. 2 on the overall Soundscan charts, selling 145,000 copies its first week.
Bryan is set to co-host the Academy of Country Music Awards with Blake Shelton on April 7 and has also been announced as a performer on the show.
Industry Ink (3-13-13)
/by Jessica Nicholson• • •
Brian Davis
Rising singer/songwriter Brian Davis has signed with entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation.
Pictured: (front row) Jedd Katrancha (Downtown Music Publishing), Katie Armiger, Craig Hayes (Shackelford, Zumwalt & Hayes); (back row): Karen Krieschen (Cold River Records) and Erica Johnson (Cold River Records)
Pictured: (Front Row) Jim Zumwalt, Julie Stuckey, Beth Laird, Bryan Dawley and Rachel Beauregard, Chris Farren, Luke Laird, and BJ Hill. (Back Row): Chris Van Belkom, Phil May, Kenley Flynn, and Ben Vaughn.
"Honor Thy Song" Concert To Remember Tim Johnson
/by Jessica NicholsonThe event will feature Joey+Rory, Daryle Singletary, Rob Crosby, Marc Beeson, Brett Jones, Joe West, Will Robinson, Jamie Houston, Jimmy Wayne, James Dean Hicks and others. Each person who attends the event will receive an “Honor Thy Song” CD featuring 15 of his uncut songs.
Johnson was an established member of Nashville’s music community had more than 100 major label cuts to his credit, with some of his biggest hits including Diamond Rio’s “God Only Cries,” Wayne’s “Do You Believe Me Now,” and Singletary’s “I Let Her Lie.” His list of singles and cuts also includes Joey + Rory’s “Remember Me” and “That’s Important to Me,” Tim Rushlow’s “She Misses Him,” Jeannie Kendall’s “Out of Loneliness,” Rockie Lynne’s “I Can’t Believe It’s Me,” Tracy Lawrence’s “Up to Him,” Blaine Larsen’s “The Best Man,” Derek Sholl’s “When They Come Back,” and Doug Stone’s “Nice Problem.” Johnson’s “I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” written with Jon Wolfe and James Dean Hicks, was recorded by Joe Nichols for his 2011 album release.