
“I think it speaks volumes about how a lot of people in this country feel right now. Plus, it’s easy to hear how Charlie paved the way for the Jason Aldeans and Eric Churchs of today.”
Shane Collins, Program Director WQNU-FM Louisville, KY
“In a time where music has lost much of its meaning and heart, Charlie Daniels reminds us that patriotism is a way to reach millions and millions of Americans. It’s time for us as Americans to Take Back the USA and Charlie Daniels has paved the road for other artists to reach out all Americans and remind them of the importance to vote on November 6th and take back the country we know and love so much.”
Ray Muccio
Producer, David Webb Show
SiriusXM Patriot 125
“Charlie has worn his Patriotism on his sleeve longer than anyone. In America came out in ’79 or ’80 when we didn’t evn like ourselves as a Country.. He was great at then and he still is today. Country music is about real life and Charlie’s done it again. (at least he didn’t drop a Steeler’s reference in THIS song!!!)”
Jim Mantel, Morning Show Talent
WRNS-FM
Greenville, NC
“Powerful Message that needs to be heard. A great reminder that we live in one of the Greatest counties in the World. And it starts with God Bless America. Honor him and he will Honor our land. Just added it to the show Thanks once again Charlie for standing up for the ones who don’t have a voice.”
John Ritter, Rise Up Country
“Charlie Daniels is saying what is on ALL our minds in his new release Take Back The USA, it’s GREAT and the audience LOVES it!!!!!”
(Captain Jack)
Owner / President /COO
Renegade Radio Nashville
“’Take Back The USA’ reminds me why I love Country music!! For over half a century…Charlie Daniels continues to carry the patriotic torch for Country music!!”
Marty Mitchell, PD WKMK-FM NYC
“It’s not at all surprising that Charlie Daniels would be holding the lantern that lights the path, as we Take Back the USA. Charlie, America’s a better country with you in it. That’s always been true.”
Moby In the Morning Syndicated Show
“For too long now God, Family and Country have been on the decline. I think everyone should pull together and take back some ground for the things I believe made this country strong!”
Teddy Gentry founding member of legendary supergroup Alabama.
Taylor Swift Graces “Rolling Stone,” Teams With Retail
/by Sarah SkatesThe RS article, “Taylor in Wonderland,” delves into her anxiety dreams about getting arrested or losing control, self-Googling ban, “minicougar” relationship with 18-year-old Conor Kennedy, and her high-rise condo complete with koi pond and human size wooden birdcage. It shows how her music can affect even the toughest guys, including making a crew member at the Stand Up to Cancer telethon cry. Read an excerpt where we learn T-Swizzle’s not the best driver, here.
In more TS news, Papa John’s customers can purchase Red and a large one-topping pizza for $22 in-store or at papajohns.com beginning Oct. 22. Papa John’s is also sponsoring the “Taylor Swift Worldwide Radio Remote,” bringing the star to fans across the country live from Nashville on Oct. 26. More than 70 radio stations will participate and provide fans with the opportunity to win “Taylor Swift Pizza Parties” from Papa John’s. Available now at www.papajohns.com/taylorswift, customers can see her latest video, shop for Swift merchandise, and receive a 25 percent pizza discount.
Elsewhere, the Taylor Swift Store at Walgreens will debut this week, offering tons of Red merch and the album beginning at 12:01 a.m. on release day.
An exclusive deluxe edition of Red is also expected to be released at Target on Oct. 22.
Promotional components include a customized large pizza box, in-store point-of-purchase elements and a Web page.
WSM Debuts Jamey Johnson’s New Album
/by Eric T. ParkerThroughout the day station will feature a song from the album every hour beginning at 7 am. Listeners will also have opportunities to win limited edition prints and the CD, which will be released tomorrow (10/16). The daily events culminate with a two-hour live special hosted by Eddie Stubbs and feature Johnson with producers Buddy Cannon, Dale Dodson and Bobby Bare.
The programming will be made available at www.wsmonline.com or via the station’s free mobile app.
The collection (full track listing below) was available initially as vinyl on September 25.
Cochran’s life was commemorated on film, which debuted at the Nashville Film Festival earlier this year. Log in to read MusicRow’s Bobby Karl review of the event here.
Track listing:
“Make the World Go Away” – Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss
“I Fall to Pieces” – Jamey Johnson and Merle Haggard
“A Way to Survive” – Jamey Johnson, Vince Gill and Leon Russell “Don’t Touch Me” – Jamey Johnson and Emmylou Harris
“You Wouldn’t Know Love” – Jamey Johnson and Ray Price
“I Don’t Do Windows” – Jamey Johnson and Asleep at the Wheel “She’ll Be Back” – Jamey Johnson and Elvis Costello
“Would These Arms Be in Your Way” – Jamey Johnson
“The Eagle” – Jamey Johnson and George Strait
“A-11” – Jamey Johnson and Ronnie Dunn
“I’d Fight the World” – Jamey Johnson and Bobby Bare
“Don’t You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me” – Jamey Johnson and Willie Nelson
“This Ain’t My First Rodeo” – Jamey Johnson and Lee Ann Womack
“Love Makes a Fool of Us All” – Jamey Johnson and Kris Kristofferson
“Everything But You” – Jamey Johnson, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson and Leon Russell
“Livin’ for a Song” – Jamey Johnson, Hank Cochran, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson
Hatch Show Print Finds a New Home
/by Freeman“Hatch Show Print’s move to our expanding museum campus is the logical next step in our decades-long effort to preserve the shop,” said Museum Director Kyle Young. “It is entirely fitting that the shop, with its venerable history and invaluable collection of carved wood blocks, will reside permanently at the museum. For more than 20 years, the museum has labored to safeguard Hatch and its legacy, and this is the culmination of that work.”
Founded in 1879, Hatch is one of the country’s oldest letterpress shops and has a history closely associated with early country music stars and Southern entertainment. The shop has moved seven times over the last 133 years. In 1986, it was purchased by Gaylord Entertainment Company who asked the museum to curate it. In 1992, the shop was donated to the museum and moved to its current Broadway digs. Jim Sherraden serves as the shop’s Curator and Manager.
“Hatch will continue to operate as it always has,” added Young. “In its new space on the museum’s first floor, Hatch will have an expanded production area with an adjacent retail site. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows on one wall of the production space will allow visitors to watch as designers lay out type and print posters on the letterpresses. We’ll even have a dedicated design space where Hatch staff can offer hands-on demos to visitors at designated times.”
Admission to the store will be free, and a new entrance on 5th Ave. S. will give outside visitors access.
Charlie Daniels – “Take Back The USA”
/by ProgrammerPlaylist“I think it speaks volumes about how a lot of people in this country feel right now. Plus, it’s easy to hear how Charlie paved the way for the Jason Aldeans and Eric Churchs of today.”
Shane Collins, Program Director WQNU-FM Louisville, KY
“In a time where music has lost much of its meaning and heart, Charlie Daniels reminds us that patriotism is a way to reach millions and millions of Americans. It’s time for us as Americans to Take Back the USA and Charlie Daniels has paved the road for other artists to reach out all Americans and remind them of the importance to vote on November 6th and take back the country we know and love so much.”
Ray Muccio
Producer, David Webb Show
SiriusXM Patriot 125
“Charlie has worn his Patriotism on his sleeve longer than anyone. In America came out in ’79 or ’80 when we didn’t evn like ourselves as a Country.. He was great at then and he still is today. Country music is about real life and Charlie’s done it again. (at least he didn’t drop a Steeler’s reference in THIS song!!!)”
Jim Mantel, Morning Show Talent
WRNS-FM
Greenville, NC
“Powerful Message that needs to be heard. A great reminder that we live in one of the Greatest counties in the World. And it starts with God Bless America. Honor him and he will Honor our land. Just added it to the show Thanks once again Charlie for standing up for the ones who don’t have a voice.”
John Ritter, Rise Up Country
“Charlie Daniels is saying what is on ALL our minds in his new release Take Back The USA, it’s GREAT and the audience LOVES it!!!!!”
(Captain Jack)
Owner / President /COO
Renegade Radio Nashville
“’Take Back The USA’ reminds me why I love Country music!! For over half a century…Charlie Daniels continues to carry the patriotic torch for Country music!!”
Marty Mitchell, PD WKMK-FM NYC
“It’s not at all surprising that Charlie Daniels would be holding the lantern that lights the path, as we Take Back the USA. Charlie, America’s a better country with you in it. That’s always been true.”
Moby In the Morning Syndicated Show
“For too long now God, Family and Country have been on the decline. I think everyone should pull together and take back some ground for the things I believe made this country strong!”
Teddy Gentry founding member of legendary supergroup Alabama.
Trace Adkins Joins 2013 ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Cast
/by Eric T. ParkerTrace Adkins
It was revealed on the Today Show that Trace Adkins will be among the contestants for Donald Trump’s 2013 NBC show All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.
Adkins will compete on behalf of the American Red Cross, for which he is a recent addition to the Celebrity Cabinet and spokesperson for its holiday campaign.
“When my home was claimed by fire last year, Red Cross volunteers were among the first on-site,” Adkins said. “They looked after my family when I couldn’t be there and offered help. We were fortunate because we could replace the things we lost but that’s not always the case for every disaster victim. That’s when the Red Cross steps in.”
Entertainment Weekly reports that former winner John Rich will appear as an advisor alongside Piers Morgan, Joan Rivers, and Arsenio Hall.
Adkins will compete with 13 other business-savvy celebrity contestants to win a $250,000 bonus check and raise awareness for the charity of their choosing.
Filming begins Monday (10/15) with cast members Stephen Baldwin, Gary Busey, Penn Jillette, Lil Jon, Bret Michaels (2010 winner), Dennis Rodman, Dee Snider, Marilu Henner, La Toya Jackson, Claudia Jordan, Omarosa (first season contestant), Lisa Rinna, and Brande Roderick.
Last season, The Celebrity Apprentice raised a record $3.1 million for charity.
All-Star Celebrity Apprentice will air Sundays on NBC in 2013. Adkins previously supported the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network for his 2008 appearance on the show.
Aldean Headed to “Town Hall” at SiriusXM
/by Caitlin Rantala“I’m looking forward to spending album release day with SiriusXM and some of their listeners talking about the new album,” said Aldean.”We’ve been working on this album for two years, and this Town Hall will really be the first time I’ll be able to get direct feedback from my fans. I’m crossing my fingers they like it!”
SiriusXM’s Town Hall with Jason Aldean will air live on The Highway, channel 59, on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 3:00 pm ET, the same day as Aldean’s new album Night Train is released.
Previous “SiriusXM Town Hall” specials have featured Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Coldplay, Ringo Starr, Roger Waters, Renée Fleming, Gregg Allman, Ronnie Dunn, Usher, Linkin Park, Ziggy Marley and the surviving members of Nirvana. Taylor Swift has her own SiriusXM “Town Hall” scheduled for Oct. 22.
Avenue Bank Promotions and New Hires
/by MichelleDavid Driggs is a new Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer, for Avenue Bank’s Mortgage Team and has over 20 years of experience in mortgage lending. Richard Stone joins Avenue Bank’s Commercial Banking Team as a Commercial Relationship Manager. He has been a commercial banker for the past eight years.
The bank has added four new Concierge Bankers including Stephanie Carr and Sharon Mejia at the Cummins Station branch, Josh Slater at the West End branch and Emeline Thrash at the Cool Springs location.
Major Publishers Awarded $6.6 Million in Lyrics Lawsuit
/by Eric T. ParkerThe U.S. District Court of California awarded awarded damages of $12,500 per infringement for 528 copyrights, including “China Girl,” “Moondance,” “Georgia On My Mind” and “(Don’t Go Chasing) Waterfalls.”
The first-of-its kind case established liability for posting unlicensed song lyrics websites, which potentially generate millions in advertising revenue.
“Although the music industry continues to feel the impact of their work being illegally provided online, this victory and legal precedent will serve to aid songwriters and music publishers as they continue the fight to protect their creative rights in the digital world,” commented NMPA President and CEO David Israelite.
The publishers were represented by Arent Fox intellectual property partners Ross Charap and Paul Fakler.
“One of the principal purposes of our lawsuit was to obtain a large statutory damage award which would serve as a warning to persuade illegal lyric site operators that it makes good business sense to become licensed and avoid having their site shut down and damages awarded against them,” said Charap.
Greenspan himself received more than $60 million from the sale of Myspace to News Corps, which he unsuccessfully challenged in court on the grounds the company had been undervalued. He founded LiveUniverse, featuring dozens of social media sites under its umbrella including the three that were at the heart of this lawsuit.
CMT On Tour Artists Celebrate in New York City
/by FreemanJake Owen was presented with a giant ticket for his sold-out opening night in New York City on Oct. 10. (L-R): Sony Music Nashville VP Media/Corp Communications Allen Brown; RCA Nashville VP Promotion Keith Gale and Director, National Promotion Josh Easler; Sony Music Nashville Chairman/CEO Gary Overton; Owen; CMT SVP of Music Strategy, Leslie Fram; and Morris Artists Management VP Brandon Gill and GM Mike Betterton. Photo: Scott Gries for CMT
RCA Nashville’s Jake Owen launched his first headlining tour CMT On Tour: Jake Owen – The Summer Never Ends 2012 with a sold-out show Wednesday night (10/10) at New York City’s Best Buy Theatre. After performing his smash hits “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” “Alone With You,” and “The One That Got Away,” Owen was joined onstage by his tourmates Love and Theft and Florida Georgia Line for a rendition of Van Halen’s “Jump.”
At the New York City show, all three artists were honored for recent achievements. Owen was saluted for selling out the opening show of his first-ever headlining tour. Love and Theft was bestowed with a plaque commemorating the duo’s CMT No. 1 video for “Angel Eyes.” Florida Georgia Line was surprised with a plaque recognizing the Gold certification of the duo’s single “Cruise.” Both artists are nominated for honors at the forthcoming American Country Awards.
The Summer Never Ends 2012 tour already has sold-out dates in Detroit (10/18), Chicago (11/29-30), and St. Louis (12/8). More concert dates here.
While in New York City, Florida Georgia Line was surprised with plaques commemorating their Gold-certified single “Cruise.” Tyler Hubbard (Georgia) and Brian Kelley (Florida) celebrated at Carmine’s with their extended label families from Big Machine in Nashville and Universal in New York. Photo: Sweet Talk Publicity
Love and Theft was presented with a plaque commemorating a CMT No. 1 video for "Angel Eyes" at the CMT On Tour sold-out show in New York City. (L-R): Sony Music Nashville SVP Marketing Paul Barnabee; Love and Theft’s Eric Gunderson; Sony Music Nashville Chairman/CEO Gary Overton; Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles; Sony Music Nashville VP Marketing & Web Initiatives Heather McBee; CMT SVP of Music Strategy, Leslie Fram; Sony Music Nashville VP Sales Caryl Healey and Assoc. Director Marketing Rachel Fontenot. Photo: Scott Gries for CMT
Memphis Launching Music Hall of Fame
/by FreemanThe press conference will be webcast live by DittyTV starting at 2 pm/CT at www.dittytv.com, or fans can follow on Twitter here.
The official Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Thursday, November 29, 7 pm at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Memphis. Tickets will be on sale following the Oct. 16 announcement.