John Corbett tapped Jon Randall Stewart and Gary Paczosa to co-produce his newest album. Leaving Nothin’ Behind, set for release via his own Funbone Records, will be available on iTunes Jan. 29, 2013 and at retail Feb 5, 2013. He is also the face of a new GAC promotional campaign.
Though he’s best known as an actor with starring roles in Northern Exposure, Sex and the City and My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Corbett isn’t new to music. His 2006 self-titled debut climbed to No. 42 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart.
Stewart wrote or co-wrote seven of the new album’s 10 songs, and contributed guitars and harmonies. The project also features Stewart’s wife Jessi Alexander, John Cowan, Brian Sutton, Dan Dugmore, Michael Rhodes, Steve Gorman, and Audley Freed. Among the tracks are “Rainy Windy Sunshine” (written by Howard Bellamy), and “Tennessee Will” (Pat McLaughlin, Adam Hood).
Corbett is the new spokesperson for GAC Living Country, the network’s branding campaign. He will be seen on GAC in a series of spots promoting the cable network’s commitment to programming that supports the country lifestyle. “We were looking for a brand spokesperson that lives and can speak to the country lifestyle and has national appeal,” said Sarah Trahern, SVP/GM, GAC. “That’s John Corbett.”
MusicRowPics: Lisa Matassa Artist Visit
/by Caitlin RantalaOn Friday (Dec. 7), Lisa Matassa stopped by MusicRow headquarters for a visit.
Matassa shared a set of three songs off her new project, including her current single “Somebody’s Baby.” She also sang “Learning As You Grow” and her take on “The Christmas Song.” She recently recorded the carol with The Broadway Youth Ensemble in New York for a music video, which is airing on CMT.com.
For more information on Matassa, visit www.lisamatassa.com.
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Tim McGraw Duets with Taylor Swift, Keith Urban on New Album
/by Jessica NicholsonAccording to a release, BMLG will release both a standard and a deluxe version of the album to most retail accounts. The deluxe version will boast four extra tracks, including “Annie I Owe You A Dance,” “Tinted Windows,” “Let Me Love It Out of You” and a live version of McGraw’s hit “Truck Yeah.”
TWO LANES OF FREEDOM TRACK LIST
1. Two Lanes of Freedom (Jaren Johnston/Jenn Schott)
2. One Of Those Nights (Luke Laird/Rodney Clawson/Chris Tompkins)
3. Friend Of A Friend (Mark Irwin/Josh Kear/Andrew Dorff)
4. Southern Girl (Jaren Johnston/Lee Miller/Rodney Clawson)
5. Truck Yeah (Chris Janson/Danny Myrick/Preston Brust/Chris Lucas)
6. Nashville Without You (Kyle Jacobs/Joe Leathers/Ruston Kelly)
7. Book of John (Jon Nite/Greg Becker)
8. Mexicoma (James Slater/Brad Warren/Brett Warren)
9. Number 37405 (Tom Douglas/Troy Jones)
10. It’s Your World (Scott Stepakoff/Josh Osborne/Shane McAnally)
13. Highway Don’t Care (featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban)(Mark Irwin/Josh Kear/Brad Warren/Brett Warren)
Americana Honors and Awards To Air Dec. 16
/by Jessica NicholsonThe program will honor Bonnie Raitt, Booker T. Jones, Richard Thompson and others. Jim Lauderdale and Buddy Miller will serve as hosts for the evening.
In addition to the aforementioned honorees, performers include Guy Clark, John Hiatt, the Mavericks, Alabama Shakes, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Justin Townes Earle, Sarah Jarosz, Robert Ellis and the Deep Dark Woods. The evening’s finale will be an all-star tribute to the late Levon Helm.
The show will be rebroadcast on Dec. 17 at 12:20 a.m. ET.
Golden Globe Nominations With Nashville Ties
/by Jessica NicholsonABC’s Nashville earned two nominations for its leading ladies. Connie Britton was nominated for best actress in a TV drama, while Hayden Panettiere was nominated for supporting actress in a series, miniseries or movie.
Keith Urban and songwriter Monty Powell earned a Best Original Song nod for Urban’s hit “For You,” which he performed for the film Act of Valor. “The most rewarding gift for me as a songwriter is knowing that the song has somehow made a connection,” said Urban. “I’ve been fortunate and moved to hear first hand how it has impacted others’ lives. For that, and for this nomination, I’m so very grateful and honored. To wake up to this news, as well as to Nic’s two nominations, is absolutely beautiful.” His wife Nicole Kidman was nominated for roles in The Paperboy and Hemingway & Gellhorn.
Urban has some country competition in the category, though, as songwriters Taylor Swift, John Paul White, Joy Williams, and T. Bone Burnett are also nominated for Best Original Song for “Safe and Sound.” Swift and The Civil Wars performed the track for blockbuster film The Hunger Games.
The Golden Globes will be held Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will serve as co-hosts for the event.
See the complete list of nominations.
All Access Music Group Adds Jaclyn Carter
/by Jessica NicholsonJaclyn Carter
Jaclyn Carter has been added as the new editorial assistant for All Access Music Group’s Nashville office. Carter will replace Hilary Hoover, who was recently hired as NW Director of Promotion at Red Bow Records.
Carter most recently worked in marketing and public relations with Adlay Communications in Franklin, Tenn. A University of Tennessee Knoxville graduate, Carter previously interned with Monarch Publicity, which represents Chris Young, Craig Campbell and others.
Artist Updates (12/13/2012)
/by Jessica NicholsonJo Dee Messina
Jo Dee Messina has signed with Clearview Artist Management and APA for booking, and plans to release a new album in 2013. The moves follow her recent departure from Curb Records.
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Keith Urban
Keith Urban‘s song “For You” has been nominated for Best Song at the Critics’ Choice Awards from The Broadcast Film Critics Association. “For You” was co-written by Urban and Monty Powell. The winners will be announced live during a ceremony on Thursday, January 10, 2013 from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. The show will broadcast live on The CW Network at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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Lennon and Maisy Stella
Nashville actor-musicians Jonathan Jackson (‘Avery Barkley’) and Lennon and Maisy Stella (sisters who portray Rayna Jaimes’ daughters in the series) will make their Grand Ole Opry debuts at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Saturday (Dec. 15).
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Holly Williams
Holly Williams has confirmed the first leg of her U.S. tour, which will include a stop in Nashville’s Belcourt Theatre on Feb. 12.
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Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell has sold his Malibu, Calif. Mediterranean-style villa for $4.45 million. Campbell purchased the home home in 2004 and it was redone in 2009. It features a theater with a billiard room.
Aldean’s ‘Night Train’ Goes Platinum
/by MichelleAldean will join a lineup that includes Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Pitbull and Psy to ring in the New Year with a three-song performance on Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013. The special airs Monday, Dec. 31 beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET on ABC.
The recently announced 2013 Night Train Tour will begin Feb. 21 in Bossier City, La. and will include at least four sold-out stadium shows, including Boston’s Fenway Park, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium. Special guests Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett will open.
Country Music Hall of Fame Moves Forward With Construction
/by Jessica Nicholson“We’ve had more than four million visitors since we moved downtown in May 2001,” said Museum Director Kyle Young via a release. “We are usually closed on Tuesdays in January and February for routine maintenance, upgrades, etc. This winter, because of expansion-related construction, our efforts will be more substantial and will require a few more days. The end result will be an enhanced experience for our visitors.”
Plans for the expansion were announced in 2011. The 200,000-square-foot museum expansion will connect with the Omni Nashville convention center. Due for completion in spring 2014, it will triple the current exhibit space, include an 800 seat theater, and offer an educational center with children’s gallery, classrooms and recording studio. It will be connected to the Omni on three levels. Tuck Hinton Architects, who built the magnificent current building, are returning for the expansion
The museum will reopen on Thursday, Feb. 7.
John Corbett Plans New Release, Teams With GAC
/by Sarah SkatesThough he’s best known as an actor with starring roles in Northern Exposure, Sex and the City and My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Corbett isn’t new to music. His 2006 self-titled debut climbed to No. 42 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart.
Stewart wrote or co-wrote seven of the new album’s 10 songs, and contributed guitars and harmonies. The project also features Stewart’s wife Jessi Alexander, John Cowan, Brian Sutton, Dan Dugmore, Michael Rhodes, Steve Gorman, and Audley Freed. Among the tracks are “Rainy Windy Sunshine” (written by Howard Bellamy), and “Tennessee Will” (Pat McLaughlin, Adam Hood).
Corbett is the new spokesperson for GAC Living Country, the network’s branding campaign. He will be seen on GAC in a series of spots promoting the cable network’s commitment to programming that supports the country lifestyle. “We were looking for a brand spokesperson that lives and can speak to the country lifestyle and has national appeal,” said Sarah Trahern, SVP/GM, GAC. “That’s John Corbett.”
Chesney, Parmalee, Urban Give Back
/by Jessica NicholsonKenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney is among the headliners for Rock The Ocean‘s inaugural Tortuga Music Festival, slated for April 13-14 at Ft. Lauderdale Beach in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Gary Allan, Eli Young Band, Kip Moore, Gary Clark, Jr., Avett Brothers, Sister Hazel and others are also on the bill. Sponsored by Landshark Lager and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and Ocean Conservancy, the festival aims to raise awareness for marine conservation and issues affecting the world’s oceans. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Dec. 15.
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Parmalee
Stoney Creek’s Parmalee will host a live Stageit show Tuesday, Dec. 18 and will donate a portion of proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The show will be held in the studio where the band is currently recording their debut full-length album. For more information, click here.
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