American Idol Season 12. Pictured (L-R): Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Ryan Seacrest, Nicki Minaj, and Randy Jackson
Nashville’s Regal Green Hills Cinema will be among a select group of theaters in 11 states to receive a sneak peek of
American Idol’s Season 12 premiere this Wednesday, Jan. 9.
After the screening,
Keith Urban will participate in a live Q&A session alongside judges
Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, and
Nicki Minaj with host
Ryan Seacrest, which will be live streamed
online.
Theater tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with confirmation on the
guest list.
Idol will premier in a two-part segment on FOX, Wednesday Jan. 16-17.
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Natalie Maines
she has finished work on her forthcoming solo album titled
Mother. According to
Maines, the Rock album is produced with
Ben Harper and set for
release on May 7.
The
Pink Floyd cover and title track will be
available as a single from the
West of Memphis: Voices for Justice soundtrack this January 15.
All three members of the
Dixie Chicks are slated to unite for two Canadan performances this year, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival on July 7, and the
Craven Country Jamboree on July 13.
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Jason Aldean
will make his acting debut in a New Mexico-based Western titled
Sweetwater, on Jan. 24 as part of the
Sundance Film Festival.
Aldean performs alongside cast members
Ed Harris, Jason Isaacs, Eduardo Noriega,
Steven Root and
Mad Men’s
January Jones.
The film, directed by
Logan Miller and
Noah Miller, will be featured at various other times throughout the end of the festival after its premier.
Sundance is held in Park City, Utah from Jan 17-27.
Artist News (1/3/2013)
/by Jessica Nicholson“I know we’re going to be going to Australia to do some touring there. We’re gonna go back to the U.K.,” lead singer Zac Brown tells ABC News Radio. Zac Brown Band performed in London with group Kings of Leon in 2012.
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“It’s a feel-good song,” Corbin says of the release. “It’s one of those songs that on a great day you want to roll down the windows, crank it up and have a good time.”
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Trio High Valley is set to make their Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday (Jan. 5) at the Ryman Auditorium. Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs is also on the evening’s bill.
WMBA Announces Officers, Chairmen for 2013
/by Caitlin RantalaThe Women’s Music Business Association (WMBA) announced today (Jan. 3) its 2013 officers and chairmen.
The following women have been elected as officers:
President: Trina Lloyd-Weidner (BMI)
Vice President: Becky Lynn Street (Revolution PR)
Treasurer: Amery Fridenstine (Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy)
Secretary: Raeanna Mowl (HoriPro Entertainment Group)
Events and Education Chairmen: Chelsea Kempchinsky (Loretta Lynn Enterprises) and Jen Wolczyk (WhizBang)
Membership and Marketing Chairmen: Becky McIntosh (Luna Chica Publishing) and Michelle Tigard Kammerer (Country Radio Broadcasters)
The WMBA is governed by a Board of Directors that includes Chairman of the Board Becky Harris (Huskins-Harris Business Management), Virginia Davis (B.A.D. Management), Hank Adam Locklin (Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission), Fred Gill (Two Foot Fred), and Cindy Heath (Monarch Publicity), with legal counsel provided by Heather Hubbard (Waller, Lansden, Dortch & Davis, PLLC). WMBA’s alumni branch is headed by co-chairmen Rachel Rodriguez and Dottie Rager.
WMBA is currently booking guest speakers and panelists from the music industry, seeking educational opportunities for its membership, and accepting sponsorships for 2013. For more information about the WMBA, visit www.wmbanashville.org.
(L-R, front row): Michelle Tigard Kammerer, Raeanna Mowl, Trina Lloyd Weidner, Becky McIntosh. Back row: Jen Wolczyk, Amery Fridenstine, Chelsea Kempchinsky, Becky Lynn Street. Photo: Amanda Fletcher
More Cumulus Stations To Use PPM
/by Sarah SkatesPortable People Meter
Cumulus will be using Arbitron’s Portable People Meter (PPM) and diary radio ratings services for 450 radio stations.
Arbitron Inc. and Cumulus Media Inc. have signed a multi-year agreement for the ratings services which covers all stations in the 100 Cumulus radio markets currently surveyed by Arbitron.
For the first time in more than three years, Cumulus stations in 44 diary markets will have access to the Arbitron radio ratings service. The agreement also renews ratings agreements in 17 PPM markets and 39 diary markets.
Cumulus and Arbitron will collaborate on cross-platform services to quantify the total impact of the Cumulus radio brand.
In addition to diary and PPM local market ratings, the agreement provides Cumulus with access to Arbitron software applications, Scarborough consumer profile services, and national and network radio ratings for Cumulus Media Networks.
Adrian Michaels Departs Curb Records
/by Jessica Nicholson“Adrian has done an outstanding job during his 10 years at Curb Records. Mike [Curb] and I wish Adrian all the best in his new opportunity. Adrian Michaels is a true professional,” said Sr. VP Dennis Hannon in a statement.
Michaels has accepted a new position as president of Top Notch Entertainment and will begin in his new role on Jan. 14.
Michaels joined Curb Records in 2003, where he was responsible for obtaining radio airplay for the roster’s country artists. Prior working at Curb Records, Michaels worked as a vice president of Asylum Records, a southeast regional rep for Curb Records and and a southwest regional rep for RCA Records.
Artist News (1/2/2013)
/by Eric T. ParkerAmerican Idol Season 12. Pictured (L-R): Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Ryan Seacrest, Nicki Minaj, and Randy Jackson
Nashville’s Regal Green Hills Cinema will be among a select group of theaters in 11 states to receive a sneak peek of American Idol’s Season 12 premiere this Wednesday, Jan. 9.
After the screening, Keith Urban will participate in a live Q&A session alongside judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, and Nicki Minaj with host Ryan Seacrest, which will be live streamed online.
Theater tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with confirmation on the guest list.
Idol will premier in a two-part segment on FOX, Wednesday Jan. 16-17.
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Natalie Maines
Natalie Maines announced she has finished work on her forthcoming solo album titled Mother. According to Maines, the Rock album is produced with Ben Harper and set for release on May 7.
The Pink Floyd cover and title track will be available as a single from the West of Memphis: Voices for Justice soundtrack this January 15.
All three members of the Dixie Chicks are slated to unite for two Canadan performances this year, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival on July 7, and the Craven Country Jamboree on July 13.
• • •
Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean will make his acting debut in a New Mexico-based Western titled Sweetwater, on Jan. 24 as part of the Sundance Film Festival.
Aldean performs alongside cast members Ed Harris, Jason Isaacs, Eduardo Noriega, Steven Root and Mad Men’s January Jones.
The film, directed by Logan Miller and Noah Miller, will be featured at various other times throughout the end of the festival after its premier.
Sundance is held in Park City, Utah from Jan 17-27.
Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest Scores Big Ratings
/by Sarah SkatesTaylor Swift on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013, which included performances by a mix of country and pop hitmakers, scored its best ratings since 2000.
Partying in New York’s Times Square were Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen, Neon Trees and Psy. The West Coast countdown welcomed Jason Aldean, Justin Bieber, Greyson Chance, Ellie Goulding, The Wanted, Brandy, Flo Rida, Karmin, One Republic, Pitbull and host Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas.
According to Zap2It.com, the ABC show was No. 1 with adults 18-49 and with total viewers. It garnered a 4.1 rating for adults 18-49, it’s biggest in 12 years. It averaged 13.26 million viewers.
On NBC, New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly lagged with about 3.8 million viewers.
Jason Aldean on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
Mark Your Calendar–January 2013
/by Eric T. ParkerJanuary 7
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out/Timeless Hits From the Past Bluegrassed/Cracker Barrel
January 8
The Living Sisters/Run for Cover/Vanguard Records
Jesse and Noah Bellamy/Driven Back
January 15
Katie Armiger/Fall Into Me/Cold River Records
Jeff Black/B-Sides and Confessions, Volume Two
January 22
Darius Rucker/True Believers/Capitol
Randy Houser/How Country Feels/Stoney Creek Records
Gary Allan/Set You Free/MCA
Various/2013 Grammy Nominees/Capitol
Kris Kristofferson/Feeling Mortal [digital]
Overmountain Men/The Next Best Thing/Ramseur Records
January 23
Buck Owens/Honky Tonk Man/Omnivore Recordings
Don Rich/Don Rich Sings George Jones/Omnivore Recordings
January 29
The Mavericks/In Time/Valory
Kris Kristofferson/Feeling Mortal
Blue Sky Riders/Finally Home
January 7
Darius Rucker/Wagon Wheel/Capitol
January 14
Easton Corbin/All Over The Road/Mercury
Miranda Lambert/Mama’s Broken Heart/RCA
Charlie Worsham/Could It Be/Warner Bros.-W.A.R.
January 17
Stephanie Grace/Would U Be Mine
January 21
Lonestar/Maybe Someday/Tenacity
Chris Janson/Better I Don’t/Bigger Picture
Train feat. Ashley Monroe/Bruises/Crush-Columbia-9 North
January 24
John Karl/That’s What I Believe
Andy Griggs/Don’t Let Go
January 13
The Golden Globes air on NBC
January 14
Panel discussion “YouTube: More Money From Your Music” from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at BMI’s Nashville offices
January 26-29
MIDEM’s Direct2Fan Camp in Cannes
Industry Ink (1/2/2013)
/by Jessica NicholsonThe company will focus on songwriter mentoring and development, song evaluations and new artist management. ZMusic Publishing will offer songwriters single song contracts and standard publishing contracts. Terry Seay can be reached at here. For more information, visit zmusicpublishing.com.
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The panel will feature moderator David Crow, a partner with Milom Horsnell Crow Rose Kelley PLC. Panelists will include RightsFlow co-founder Patrick Sullivan, also a Strategic Partner Development Manager with Google (RightsFlow was acquired by Google) and Scott Shellwood, a Strategic Partner Development Manager with YouTube. The reservation cutoff is Thursday (Jan. 10). For more information, visit aimp.org.
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At the end of each episode, Hollo gives viewers the ability to interact and choose which direction the next episode will take. For more information on the series, visit https://www.facebook.com/LegacyTheWebSeries.
Performers for MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute Announced
/by Eric T. ParkerJon Stewart will host the sold-out event on Feb. 8. in Los Angeles. Additional performances during the evening include Alabama Shakes, Ben Harper, Jim James, Juanes, John Legend, Tom Morello, Mumford & Sons, Patti Smith, Mavis Staples, Eddie Vedder and past honorees Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Elton John and Sting. Rob Mathes will be the evening’s musical director.
Now in its 23rd year, the annual gala begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and auction, followed by a gala dinner and concert to support the year-round efforts of MusiCares, which ensures members of the music community have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need.
Grammy Week culminates with the 55th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, which will broadcast live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Dwight Yoakam on Leno Tonight
/by Sarah SkatesPhoto Credit: Margaret Malandruccolo
Dwight Yoakam launches into 2013 with a performance in support of his latest album, 3 Pears (Warner Bros.), on Wednesday, (Jan. 2) on NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Yoakam will also promote his single “A Heart Like Mine.” 3 Pears appeared on best-of-2012 lists compiled by Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, the Village Voice and NPR.
With an eight-week run, 3 Pears spent more weeks at No. 1 on the Americana album chart than any other release in 2012. It is Yoakam’s 26th studio album.