Jim Brickman

My Music Screen has signed on to represent pianist Jim Brickman‘s recordings and published musical works for placement in film, television and other media.

“I am honored and excited to represent Jim’s catalog,” said Janice Soled, the company’s owner. “His songs are so uplifting and well-suited for use in film and TV.” Brickman added, “The music I write tells a story. I look forward to sharing it with a new audience.”

Brickman’s awards include two SESAC Songwriter of the Year awards, a Canadian Country Music award and a Dove Award from the Gospel Music Association.

My Music Screen offers music placement for film and television, representing established artists and publishers, as well as subscribers to mymusicscreen.com, an interactive music pitch sheet. Soled has placed and licensed published songs and music masters in major motion pictures including Wanderlust, Get Low, Iron Man2, Horrible Bosses and other films.

Ryman Hospitality Properties‘ directors have voted in favor of a share repurchase program of up to $100 million to buy back some of the company’s debt, reports nashvillepost.com. They also revealed how they will determine dividend payments after RHP’s conversion to a real estate investment trust.

Ryman Hospitality Properties (formerly Gaylord Entertainment) will use cash on hand and revolving debt to fund the buyback plan. Ryman officials plan to use their revolving credit line to redeem $152 million of debt that would have matured in 2014. That purchase should be completed by mid-January.

In a statement, Ryman Chairman, President and CEO Colin Reed said Ryman’s shareholder value priorities are first dividends, then buybacks and acquisitions. Regarding the first of those items, the board said it will decree quarterly dividends that are the greater of one of two numbers: 50 percent of adjusted funds from operations or all of REIT taxable income.

“We are putting in place a capital allocation policy that we believe is in the best interest of our shareholders and our business,” Reed said via a statement. “We believe establishing a sustainable dividend policy and using additional capital to repurchase our shares represents the right strategic use of capital given our present trading multiple and hotel valuation. These actions reflect the strength of our balance sheet and our continued confidence in the stability and cash flow generation capabilities of our business model.”

RED BOW Records recently announced the addition of Mallory Opheim as its new Southeast Director of Promotion for the label.

Opheim brings a solid foundation of reputable experience to the RED BOW promotions team. She most recently served as Promotion Coordinator for Blaster Records in Nashville. Prior to that, Opheim was the Promotion Manager for InstiGator Entertainment. Additionally, she previously held a position as Director of Marketing & Management at Davis Music Group.

Opheim will report directly to Shelley Hargis, National Director of Promotion, and Reneé Leymon, VP of Promotion for RED BOW Records.

“I couldn’t be starting my regional career in a better place than RED BOW.  I am honored to be joining a company with such a strong staff and artist roster.  Their slogan is ‘For The Love of Music’ and it’s obvious from Benny and Jon on down, they do. Carson James has an impressive track record in promotion working with some of the biggest artists in the format. Reneé and Shelley have an infectious energy that is second to none.  As for the music, Rachel Farley already has a huge buzz, and the early music I have heard on Joe Nichols gave me chills. I can’t wait to get started!” says Opheim.

“Jon Loba, Shelley Hargis and I were all Promotion Coordinators at some point,” said Leymon, “and recognize how well it trains you for a Regional position. Mallory is chomping at the bit to be calling Radio and is prepared to hit the ground running. Get ready Southeast…you are going to LOVE her!”

Opheim’s new position will be effective as of January 2, 2013. She can be reached at mallory@redbowrecords.com.

Ed Theis

Ed Theis has joined the team at INSBANK, a Nashville-based community bank, as vice president and relationship manager. In his new role, Theis will lead INSBANK’s expansion into the music industry while maintaining primarily commercial client relationships and generating new relationships for the bank.

“INSBANK continues to grow its commercial base of business and often intersects with clients in the music industry, so it made sense for us to add a relationship manager dedicated to serving and growing that sector,” said Jim Rieniets, president and CEO of INSBANK. “Ed’s previous work in the entertainment and sports industries primes INSBANK to cultivate opportunities in this market, and our established client-focused philosophy is what these clients seek. On the heels of INSBANK’s best year ever in terms of earnings, we’re very excited to bring Ed on board to help our bank continue expanding.”

Theis brings more than two decades of experience in client relationship management within the banking and financial industry. Prior to joining growing INSBANK, Theis was a vice president and client advisor in the sports and entertainment specialty group at SunTrust. He has also served as vice president and relationship manager at Fifth Third Bank.

An active member of the Nashville community, Theis is a board member of the Miller Harris Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raising asthma awareness and funding asthma education and research programs. He’s also on the advisory board for Junior Achievement, a volunteer at My Friends House and an alum of Leadership Music (class of 2001).