Flying Island Adds Classic Country Services

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Flying Island Entertainment is now offering Classic Country Media Services, designed to support heritage artists and the Classic Radio format. The service creates audio and digital content promoting tour dates, music or books and then distributes it to over 100 stations and syndicated radio programs.

“To bring new music and artist sound-bites directly to radio from these amazing artists is a huge honor because it supports the creativity and legacy of those artists who built our format and continue to be viable today,” said Shelia Shipley Biddy, Flying Island’s Director of National Promotion.

The first two clients signed on to utilize this service are hitmakers B.J. Thomas (“Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head,” “I Just Can’t Help Believing,”) and Rex Allen, Jr. (“It’s Over,” “Lonely Street”) who both have new releases scheduled for early 2013.

Programmers of classic country stations and hosts of classic country shows can find out more by emailing radio@classiccountrymedia.com. Other information is available at www.flyingislandentertainment.com, www.classiccountrymedia.com, or by contacting Biddy at (615) 726-3100 x16 or shelia@flyingislandentertainmennt.com.

The Mavericks Set Release Date

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Grammy-winning vocal group The Mavericks announce the release of In Time, their first album in seven years and their first for The Valory Music Co. Slated to be in stores Jan. 29, the project coincides with the 20th anniversary of their first major label album and is produced by lead singer Raul Malo and Niko Bolas (Neil Young, Warren Zevon).

The Mavericks’ distinct sound is evident throughout the 14-track album and includes the Buck Owens-influenced “Dance In The Moonlight,” the Orbison-esque “Born To Be Blue,” the horn-punctuated “Back In Your Arms Again” and the Tejano-esque “All Over Again.” The album also offers a bonus version of “Come Unto Me” in Spanish (“Ven Hacia Mi”).

The Mavericks, comprised of lead singer Malo, drummer Paul Deakin, multi-instrumentalist Robert Reynolds, keyboardist Jerry Dale McFadden and guitarist Eddie Perez, recently performed “Come Unto Me” at the 2012 Americana Music Awards. The performance was also broadcast on Austin City Limits Presents: Americana Music Festival 2012.

Track List:
1. Back in Your Arms Again (Raul Malo, Gary Nicholson, Seth Walker)
2. Lies (Raul Malo, Al Anderson, Bob DiPiero)
3. Born to Be Blue (Raul Malo, James House)
4. Come Unto Me (Raul Malo)
5. In Another’s Arms (Raul Malo)
6. Fall Apart (Raul Malo)
7. All Over Again (Raul Malo, Al Anderson)
8. Forgive Me (Raul Malo, Liz Rodrigues)
9. Amsterdam Moon (Raul Malo)
10. That’s Not My Name (Raul Malo, Wally Wilson)
11. As Long As There’s Loving Tonight (Raul Malo, Alan Miller, Seth Walker)
12. Call Me When You Get to Heaven (Raul Malo)
13. Dance In The Moonlight (Raul Malo, Alan Miller, Eddie Perez)
14. Call Me When You Get To Heaven (Raul Malo)
15. Ven Hacia Mi (Come Unto Me) Spanish Version

For more information, visit the newly launched www.themavericksband.com.

http://vimeo.com/51787214

 

Industry Notes (11/26/2012)

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St. Jude’s Country Music Marathon and Half Marathon will hold a community meeting for interested participants on Dec. 4 in ASCAP’s third floor conference room. Marathon representatives will provide information regarding training, fundraising and team building in advance of the April 27, 2013 event.

For more information, e-mail or call Jackie: 615-320-0466. 

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The Pub Deal, presented by Martin Guitar, will close tonight (11/26) at 11:59 pm CT. The competition, open to songwriters of all levels, awards one winner a year-long non-recoupable $20,000 publishing contract with HoriPro Entertainment Group.

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Big Ride Entertainment has relocated its full-service management, booking, artist development, label services, and publishing operation to: 25 Music Square East, Nashville, TN 37203. The main phone number has also changed to (615) 669-2243.

Big Ride is home to artists including Marlee Scott, Craig Wayne Boyd, and Donny Fallgatter. For more information on the company, visit bigride.us.

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IBMA is accepting applications for a full-time, Nashville-based Publications Editor & Special Projects Director responsible for developing publications, press releases and contributing as a staff liaison for several committees.

Applicants with a working knowledge for bluegrass music, experience in journalism, publicity, education, social networking and events origination are encouraged to submit a resume and a brief statement of interest to Nancy Cardwell by Dec. 20.

IBMA expresses appreciation to Caroline Wright who assumed responsibilities in the interim.

Artist Updates (11/26/2012)

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Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw will invite fans to watch the making of his latest music video, “One Of Those Nights,” when it begins tomorrow (11/27) at 3:30 p.m. CT.

The live Ustream feed will feature on-location footage during the Nashville shoot with periodic opportunities for fans to interact. Tune in here.

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Jake Owen and wife Lacey welcomed their first child, Olive Pearl Owen, on Thanksgiving day (11/22) in Nashville.

Weighing in at 6 pounds, 3 ounces and 19 1/2 inches long, the little bundle will go by “Pearl,” after Owen’s godmother who passed months after the newlyweds discovered they were expecting.

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Terri Clark’s latest album, Classic, was released by Baretrack Records/EMI earlier this month (11/23) featuring remakes of memorable Country hits from Kitty Wells, Delbert McClinton, Loretta Lynn, and Patsy Cline.

Guest stars joining Clark on the release include Reba McEntire for her “How Blue,” Dierks Bentley for “Golden Ring,” and Tanya Tucker on her “Delta Dawn.”

Clark produced the album with Jeff Jones.

Country Stars Set For Music In The City

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The Tin Roof will be rockin’ on Jan. 22 when Nashville Lifestyles presents Music In The City 2013. Kelleigh Bannen, Casey James, Kristy Lee Cook, High Valley, Edens Edge and Clay Cook of the Zac Brown Band are on the line up for the 5:30 p.m. concert.

The annual showcase features some of Nashville’s hottest rising artists. Hosted by CMT, the event will benefit the W.O. Smith Music School.

Tickets are available here starting at $20.

Nashville Songwriters Heading To Crested Butte

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The Crested Butte Songwriters Festival is set to take place January 18-19 at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s elevation-hotel-and-spa in Colorado. Performers include Dean Dillon, Chris Young, Marti Frederiksen, Even Stevens, Paul Overstreet, Colin Lake, Wendell Mobley, Bri Bagwell, Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon, Tyler Hansen & Stephanie Lane Stevenson, Bill Dowell, Chris Coady, and The Heard. The event will take place at five different venues.

Building on last year’s successful debut, which raised more than $40,000 for Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink and the TJ Martell Foundation, this year’s festival will once again raise money and awareness to fight breast cancer.

The two Saturday night shows will be in-the-round concerts hosted by Storme Warren and will benefit Tough Enough to Wear Pink.

Friday, Jan. 18
8:00PM – Maxwell’s
Chris Coady
Nicolle Galyon & Colin Lake
Paul Overstreet & Even Stevens

8:00PM – Talk of the Town
Tyler Hansen & Stephanie Lane Stephenson
Kylie Sackley & Wendell Mobley

10:00PM – The Eldo
Hosted by Storme Warren
Bill Dowell
Rodney Clawson, Dean Dillon, & Chris Young

10:00PM – Lobar
Marti Frederiksen & Bri Bagwell
Colin Lake
The Heard

Saturday, Jan. 19
6:00PM – Center for the Arts
Bri Bagwell, Wendell Mobley, & Rodney Clawson
Dean Dillon, Paul Overstreet, Even Stevens, & Chris Young

8:30PM – Center for the Arts
Colin Lake & Marti Frederiksen
Rodney Clawson & Nicolle Galyon
Dean Dillon, Paul Overstreet, Even Stevens, & Chris Young

Red Bow Rounds Out Promo Team

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Reneé Leymon, VP of Promotion

Red Bow Records has added Hilary Hoover as Northeast Director of Promotion. She will report directly to Shelley Hargis, National Director of Promotion, and Reneé Leymon, VP of Promotion.

Hoover most recently served as the Editorial Assistant for All Access Music Group in Nashville. As a recent graduate of Purdue University, she previously held a position as the Production Director for the Purdue Concert Committee. Prior to that, Hoover served as Assistant to the Advanced Crew Tour Manager for The Black Eyed Peas.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of this exciting new chapter at Broken Bow Music Group,” she said. “I’m so thankful for the opportunity Benny, Jon and Carson are providing and look forward to learning from Reneé and Shelley…undoubtedly two of the most passionate promotion executives in the industry! I can’t wait to meet everyone in the Northeast!”

Shelley Hargis, National Director of Promotion

“It’s all about passion and taking a chance on people who are full of passion,” added Leymon. “Someone took a chance on me, and look what happened! I’m thrilled to have everyone on this team…now let’s get to work!”

Hoover begins her new duties immediately. She can be reached at Hilary@redbowrecords.com.

As previously reported the Red Bow promotion staff can be reached at firstname@redbowrecords.com and includes:

(L-R): Danielle DeMott, Southeast Director; Kendra Whitehead, West Coast Director; Bethany Dean, Promotion Coordinator; and Hilary Hoover, Northeast Director

Snapshots (11/26/12)

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As previously reported, Krystal Keith has signed with Show Dog-Universal Music. She and manager TK Kimbrell stopped by the label to celebrate recently. She is finishing up her debut album, which is being co-produced by label president Mark Wright and label principal/artist, Toby Keith.

(L-R): Mark Wright, Krystal Keith and manager TK Kimbrell, TKO Artist Management

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Hunter Hayes (R) hung with Kenny Rogers (L) backstage at the Tulsa stop of Carrie Underwood’s Blown Away tour, where Hayes is the opening act.

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Easton Corbin performed in downtown Tallahassee, Florida on Saturday (11/24) before his alma mater, University of Florida, took on major rival Florida State.

Photo: Chris Tate

Ashley Monroe Preps Full-Length Release

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Ashley Monroe’s full-length project, Like A Rose, will be released by Warner Nashville on Mar. 5 to retail and digital outlets.

The 26-year-old singer’s solo project, produced by Vince Gill and Justin Niebank, features a duet with Blake Shelton titled “You Ain’t Dolly (And You Ain’t Porter).”

“We just got the band in a circle and started playing the songs,” Monroe said. “Once we felt like we had a feel for it, I’d do my vocal live—I never went back in to do a second vocal. It felt like a big old family, the way records used to be made.”

Notable co-writers include Guy Clark for the album’s title track, Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild on “You Got Me,” Jon Randall Stewart for “She’s Driving Me Out Of Your Mind,” and Shane McAnally with “Two Weeks Late.”

Additional album tracks are “Monroe Suede,” “Morning After,” “Weed Instead of Roses,”and a new rendition of “Used” from her 2009 Satisfied album, which yielded two singles, including a duet with Ronnie Dunn.

Her Columbia Nashville side project, Pistol Annies, features Angaleena Presley and Miranda Lambert, whose “Heart Like Mine” Monroe co-penned. The trio’s 2011 project Hell on Heels, continues to produce singles as the band prepares to record a sophomore album.

The Knoxville native is also featured on Trent Dabbs’ EP, Wanda Jackson’s project produced by Jack White, and Train’s recent song “Bruises.”

Black River Adds West Coast Regional

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Brian Fee

Black River Entertainment’s Vice President of Promotion Bill Macky has hired Brian Fee as Director of Promotion-West Coast, completing the department’s recent expansion. In a little over a year, Black River has doubled the size of the promo team to eight members.

Fee’s background includes time as an on-air personality, radio promotion covering multiple regions, and as a west coast booking agent. His twelve-plus years of experience include stops at Lofton Creek Records, Quarterback Records, The Bobby Roberts Co. Inc. and, most recently, Flying Island Entertainment.

“Brian’s record, radio and agency experience bring a totally unique set of skills to our team. In addition to his West Coast duties, he will also serve our Texas radio partners,” states Macky. “The BRE promotion team is now fully staffed and highly motivated to make Black River Entertainment a major force in our industry.”

“I couldn’t be more excited to join the Black River family! It’s an incredible opportunity for me to be able to work with this exceptional team, amazing artists and great music! I can’t wait to hit the ground runnin’!” exclaimed Fee.

Black River is home to Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler, Sarah Darling, Due West and Glen Templeton.

Currently based out of Black River’s Nashville office, Fee is already on the job and can be reached at bfee@blackriverent.com or (615) 945-7331.