A couple of times a year the Country Music industry celebrates its success with a national audience. The Country Music Association owns the Fall season and has made the broadcast from Nashville a glittery night for the format’s stars and fans.
Spring is the domain of the Academy of Country Music. The ACM has grown, in the last 10 years or so, from a TV show to an event that captures the entire country lifestyle. There are a number of reasons for this growth. The two major reasons are Bob Romeo taking over as the force behind the ACM and Daniel Snyder’s company buying Dick Clark Productions and installing Orly Adelson in the position of president of the division.
The team of Orly and Bob have pushed the envelope at every stop.
Bob’s vision to take the show to Las Vegas and beyond and Orly’s willingness to support the ACM’s growth and to bring the TV show along with that growth has allowed the organization to grow and become a force with the fans.
The CMA has spread the exposure across two seasons with the incredible success of the Music Fest in the summer and the continuous push to support Nashville school children, in the Fall, with their musical education. The CMA is the also the reason that the Country Music Hall of Fame was able to expand into its soon to be world-class facility.
The ACM has taken its Lifting Lives program to new heights and is doing important work for needy people in and around the music industry.
Before I get further into this note I want you all to know that your organizations are in great hands. Steve Moore and Bob Romeo are fabulous stewards of the format and you should all know how lucky we are to have these guys running the shows. I don’t think it is a coincidence they both come out of the “promoter world.”
Anyway, I reached out to a couple people to ask their opinions of where we are today with the format.
Most of you know Jaye Albright. She is the Seer from Seattle. What Jaye says about Country Music and Country radio reverberates throughout the industry. Iasked her what she saw in the future for Country music and thus Country radio.
“One of country’s greatest strengths remains truer than ever – the fact that older listeners whose tastes in music on radio otherwise are all songs from their youth love both the newest music and also their all time favorites. As always, the young side of our target isn’t as fond of the country hits from much longer than 3-5 years ago. And, when those moons align – as they have done for the last two years – we get an exciting new group of superstars which drives growth. Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift and Luke Bryan, for example, are more than enough to build a new format on, while some very savvy heritage superstars like Brad Paisley, Toby Keith and Tim McGraw have found songs that have kept them in the mix as well.”
This is like bringing the best rookie, or in this case ALL the best rookies, to a team stocked with seasoned veterans who have been winning Super Bowls for years.
Mt. Wilson Broadcasting (KKGO Los Angeles) owner, Saul Levine cautions us to not take anything for granted though. “Country Radio is riding high now. Great songs and great artists. We have to make certain that this is not another fad. This has happened before where the format ran out of steam. It is important that we encourage and develop ongoing new talent.”
KKGO can do that being the leader in the format. Saul also specifically addresses what radio stations need to do to make their program more appealing to the radio user.
He added,”We need to respect our listeners by not running an excessive number of commercials. And, we must serve the needs of our local audience, as the local hometown stations in our communities.”
Jaye addressed Saul’s concern about this possibly being a fad. “Boom years used to last five to seven years, but everything moves so fast in this culture, the question now is how long will this last? Will it be like the early 1990s boom? Or, more like the brief one in 2006, which peaked in just over one year? Thanks to the fact that all of our “new big seven” stars are all doing exceedingly well in touring, as are many of the historical stars, I am optimistic that as long as we don’t push too much mediocre music at listeners, we’re going to have a good run, driven this time by the emergence of Generation Y, the largest generation in American history, whose values are going to drive everything for the next decade or so.”
As you watch the ACM show this weekend look at the balance of young and tested performers blending to make this the kind of format that has a great future. Add non performers Steve Moore and Bob Romeo into that mix and our future is as bright as the Las Vegas Strip.
Berklee Presents Krauss and the Eagles With Honorary Degrees
/by Eric T. ParkerAlison Krauss
Berklee College of Music President, Roger Brown will present Alison Krauss, the Eagles, and Mulatu Astatke with honorary doctor of music degrees at the May 12, 2012 commencement ceremony at Boston University’s Agganis Arena.
Honorary doctorate recipients are recognized for achievements and influence in music, and for their enduring contributions to American and international culture.
Krauss seamlessly bridges the country, rock, and pop genres. Since signing with Rounder Records at the age of 14, Krauss has sold over 12 million albums and won 27 Grammy Awards, the most for any female and the second most of any recording artist in Grammy history.
Eagles, with members Don Henley, Glen Frey, Joe Walsh, and Timothy Schmit, have garnered 29 million sales of their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, making it the best-selling album of all time.
Astatke is an Ethiopian musician (piano, organ, vibraphone, percussion), composer, and arranger. He is known as the father of Ethio-jazz, a unique blend of pop, modern jazz, traditional Ethiopian music, Latin rhythms, Caribbean reggae, and Afro-funk.
As tradition would have it, Berklee students will pay tribute in a private ceremony for the honorees by performing music associated with their careers. The ceremony will take place commencement eve at the 7,000-seat Agganis.
The first recipient of the distinction was Duke Ellington in 1971, others have included Smokey Robinson, Steven Tyler, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, David Bowie, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Chaka Khan, and Bonnie Raitt.
Radio News (3/30/12)
/by FreemanDierks Bentley surprised Felicity Urquhart with the 2011 CMA International Country Broadcaster Award backstage before his performance at the CMC Rocks the Hunter Festival on March 17. Urquhart is the host of ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Radio’s long-running “Saturday Night Country,” a top program among Country media outlets in Australia.
“I am truly shocked by this Award and consider it such an honor,” said Urquhart. “Thank you CMA for this acknowledgement. Presenting ‘Saturday Night Country’ nationally every week is a passion and brings me great enjoyment. The support of ABC local radio makes Country Music accessible and current from anywhere in Australia. It is wonderful to be part of their programming. I must importantly thank John Nutting who handed his show to me after 17 years. His faith in me is the reason I am in radio.”
(L-R): Rob Potts (CMA Board member), Storme Warren, Urquhart, and Bentley. Photo: Greg Sylvia.
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Condolences to Diane Richey of Diane Richey Promotions, following the passing of her father Elba Lee Richey on March 24 in Nashville. He was 86 years old. Memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, April 14 at Bellevue Baptist Church in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Gideon International or Bellevue Baptist Church Building Fund. Reach out to Richey here.
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Ron Allen
Former PD for Connoisseur Media’s KVWF (The Wolf) and KIBB (Bob-FM) Wichita, Ron Allen, has been named PD/Brand Manager for South Central Communications’ Adult Hits WCJK (Jack FM)/Nashville. He brings over 20 years experience to the job, which includes time with Tulsa’s Federated Media and national chain Entercom. KVWF is currently looking for candidates for Allen’s replacement.
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Congrats to KQBA/Santa Fe, NM PD Chris Diestler (aka Uncle Jesse) on being named New Music Weekly’s “Country PD of the Year.”
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Show Dog-Universal’s Jessie James recently visited WSSL in Greenville, SC and demonstrated how a little affection goes a long way in this industry. James is currently visiting radio to support the launch of her new single “When You Say My Name.” (L-R): SDU Regional Promotion Director Rick Hughes, WSSL OM Bruce Logan, James, WSSL PD Kix Layton, WESC PD John Landrum, and SDU VP Strategic Planning and Promotion Jimmy Rector
Weekly Chart Report (3/30/2012)
/by FreemanArista Nashville’s Kristen Kelly played her debut single, “Ex Old Man” at WDSY on a recent run through Pittsburgh. (L-R): Stoney Richards (MD), Kelly, and Mark Anderson (Operations Manager of CBS)
SPIN ZONE
Luckily for Blake Shelton, programmers have not heeded the advice of his single “Drink On It.” Instead of mulling things over with a beer or cocktail, CountryBreakout panelists have pushed the song upward and onward to become the new No. 1 song this week with a total of 3588 spins. Of course, there might soon be tension at casa Shelton, with Miranda Lambert’s “Over You” inching near the top of the chart at No. 4. Lee Brice’s “A Woman Like You” is now at No. 5, marking his second Top 5 hit as an artist.
Dierks Bentley’s “5-1-5-0” is the chart’s highest debut, landing at No. 67 with an impressive gain of 329 spins. 5-1-5-0, in case you weren’t aware, is California police code for a mentally deranged person. Van Halen memorably used it as a 1986 album title, and now Dierks carries on the tradition with his tale of an irresistible siren that makes him crazy. Also debuting are Martina McBride’s “Marry Me” with Train singer Pat Monahan at No. 77, Lea Seawright’s “‘Til Your Boots Are Dirty” at No. 79, and Susan Cattaneo’s “Little Big Sky” at No. 80.
Frozen Reports: KBOE, KGMN, WBYZ, WDHR, WKBQ, WKWS
Upcoming Singles
April 2
Brandon Bolin/Angel Missing/Render
Brian Milson/Country Life/Permian/Quarterback
David Frizzell/Say Hello To Heaven/Nashville America/Jerry Duncan/CO5
April 9
Jerrod Niemann/Shinin’ On Me/Sea Gayle/Arista
Edens Edge/Too Good To Be True/Big Machine
Lathan Moore/Nothin Like A Woman/Render
Dierks Bentley/5-1-5-0/Capitol
Jaida Dreyer/Guy’s Girl/Streamsound
Scotty McCreery/Water Tower Town/19/Interscope/Mercury
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New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
Dierks Bentley/5-1-5-0/Capitol – 67
Martina McBride feat. Pat Monahan/Marry Me/Republic Nashville – 77
Leah Seawright/Til Your Boots Are Dirty / – 79
Susan Cattaneo/Little Big Sky/Jersey Girl Music – 80
Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Toby Keith/Beers Ago/Show Dog – Universal – 499
Dierks Bentley/5-1-5-0/Capitol – 329
The Band Perry/Postcard From Paris/Republic Nashville – 237
Rascal Flatts/Banjo/Big Machine – 222
Eric Church/Springsteen/EMI Nashville – 212
Most Added
Artist/song/label — New Adds
Toby Keith/Beers Ago/Show Dog – Universal – 39
The Band Perry/Postcard From Paris/Republic Nashville – 20
Chris Young/Neon/RCA – 17
Justin Moore/’Til My Last Day/Valory – 17
Eric Paslay/If The Fish Don’t Bite/EMI Nashville – 13
Joanna Smith/We Can’t Be Friends/Columbia – 12
Martina McBride feat. Pat Monahan/Marry Me/Republic Nashville – 11
Jon Pardi/Missin’ You Crazy/Capitol – 11
Kix Brooks/New To This Town/Arista – 11
On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Stephanie Grace/If You Asked Me/SMG – 211
Lucas Hoge/Give A Damn/Animal House – 206
Jerrod Niemann/Shinin’ On Me/Sea Gayle/Arista – 197
Craig Campbell/When I Get It/Bigger Picture – 192
Brad Wolf/Too Many Mondays/Evergreen – 181
Jon Pardi/Missin’ You Crazy/Capitol – 167
Canaan Smith visited KBEQ/Kansas City to promote his debut single, "We Got Us." (L-R): TJ McEntire (KBEQ MD), Canaan Smith, Mike Kennedy (KBEQ PD), AM show Zeke, KBEQ Nights Joshua Jackson
Thomas Rhett (Valory Music Co.), along with the entire BMLG West Coast Promotion Team visited KNIX/Phoenix to share his single “Something To Do With My Hands.” (L-R) Back: Ben Campbell (KNIX), Smokey Rivers (KNIX), Thomas Rhett, Kevin Mannion (KNIX's Employee of the Month), Barrel Boy and Carol Coffey; Front: George Briner (Valory Music Co.), Amy Staley (Valory Music Co.) Lois Lewis (Republic Nashville) and Kris Lamb (Big Machine)
Charlie Cook On Air: ACM Weekend
/by contributorSpring is the domain of the Academy of Country Music. The ACM has grown, in the last 10 years or so, from a TV show to an event that captures the entire country lifestyle. There are a number of reasons for this growth. The two major reasons are Bob Romeo taking over as the force behind the ACM and Daniel Snyder’s company buying Dick Clark Productions and installing Orly Adelson in the position of president of the division.
The team of Orly and Bob have pushed the envelope at every stop.
Bob’s vision to take the show to Las Vegas and beyond and Orly’s willingness to support the ACM’s growth and to bring the TV show along with that growth has allowed the organization to grow and become a force with the fans.
The CMA has spread the exposure across two seasons with the incredible success of the Music Fest in the summer and the continuous push to support Nashville school children, in the Fall, with their musical education. The CMA is the also the reason that the Country Music Hall of Fame was able to expand into its soon to be world-class facility.
The ACM has taken its Lifting Lives program to new heights and is doing important work for needy people in and around the music industry.
Before I get further into this note I want you all to know that your organizations are in great hands. Steve Moore and Bob Romeo are fabulous stewards of the format and you should all know how lucky we are to have these guys running the shows. I don’t think it is a coincidence they both come out of the “promoter world.”
Anyway, I reached out to a couple people to ask their opinions of where we are today with the format.
Most of you know Jaye Albright. She is the Seer from Seattle. What Jaye says about Country Music and Country radio reverberates throughout the industry. Iasked her what she saw in the future for Country music and thus Country radio.
“One of country’s greatest strengths remains truer than ever – the fact that older listeners whose tastes in music on radio otherwise are all songs from their youth love both the newest music and also their all time favorites. As always, the young side of our target isn’t as fond of the country hits from much longer than 3-5 years ago. And, when those moons align – as they have done for the last two years – we get an exciting new group of superstars which drives growth. Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift and Luke Bryan, for example, are more than enough to build a new format on, while some very savvy heritage superstars like Brad Paisley, Toby Keith and Tim McGraw have found songs that have kept them in the mix as well.”
This is like bringing the best rookie, or in this case ALL the best rookies, to a team stocked with seasoned veterans who have been winning Super Bowls for years.
Mt. Wilson Broadcasting (KKGO Los Angeles) owner, Saul Levine cautions us to not take anything for granted though. “Country Radio is riding high now. Great songs and great artists. We have to make certain that this is not another fad. This has happened before where the format ran out of steam. It is important that we encourage and develop ongoing new talent.”
KKGO can do that being the leader in the format. Saul also specifically addresses what radio stations need to do to make their program more appealing to the radio user.
He added,”We need to respect our listeners by not running an excessive number of commercials. And, we must serve the needs of our local audience, as the local hometown stations in our communities.”
Jaye addressed Saul’s concern about this possibly being a fad. “Boom years used to last five to seven years, but everything moves so fast in this culture, the question now is how long will this last? Will it be like the early 1990s boom? Or, more like the brief one in 2006, which peaked in just over one year? Thanks to the fact that all of our “new big seven” stars are all doing exceedingly well in touring, as are many of the historical stars, I am optimistic that as long as we don’t push too much mediocre music at listeners, we’re going to have a good run, driven this time by the emergence of Generation Y, the largest generation in American history, whose values are going to drive everything for the next decade or so.”
As you watch the ACM show this weekend look at the balance of young and tested performers blending to make this the kind of format that has a great future. Add non performers Steve Moore and Bob Romeo into that mix and our future is as bright as the Las Vegas Strip.
Universal Music Canada and BMLG Ink Exclusive Label Deal
/by Freeman“Under Scott’s tutelage, Big Machine has intelligently become one of the most respected names in music,” commented Lennox. “We are thrilled that Scott has decided to call Universal Music Canada his home north of the border and we look forward to breaking new Big Machine artists and further developing their superstars like Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts for years to come.”
“The Big Machine Label Group is proud to announce our new relationship with Randy and Universal Music Canada,” added Borchetta. “We’ve been part of the distribution family since the inception of Big Machine’s entrance into Canada and now we are taking the relationship several steps up and several steps deeper. Randy is providing an unmatched opportunity for our label group to have an even greater presence in Canada. More exciting announcements forthcoming.”
Tin Pan South: Wednesday, March 28
/by Eric T. Parker(L-R): Jeff Black, Sam Bush, Jon Randall & Dierks Bentley at the Hard Rock
Reporting for night two of the 20th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival took MusicRow back on the town to Hard Rock Cafe early in the evening and then over to Hillsboro Village’s Belcourt Taps & Tapas for the 9 pm show.
The evening’s 6 pm round on Lower Broadway showcased material from Jeff Black, Sam Bush, Jon Randall with Dierks Bentley. Bush, originator of the Newgrass picking style, even featured a fully instrumental title for a turn.
Black kicked off the round with a song Blackhawk made famous, “That’s Just About Right,” and Bentley offered his vocals on “Gold Heart Locket.”
Randall’s soft vocals on “Whiskey Lullaby,” coaxed the audience to offer theirs by humming along. His wife, Jessi Alexander, was invited to take a turn playing her current Blake Shelton cut, “Drink On It.”
Bentley kept his feel-good song selections rolling with the title track from his album On The Ridge, which Randall produced. Bush joined in the song, as he appeared on the album cut playing a slide mandolin, “You should see my live band trying to replicate that sound every night, it’s pretty funny,” praised Bentley. Closing out the round, Bentley played his staple song, “What Was I Thinkin’.”
Across town for the 9 pm show, Scooter Carusoe, Mindy Smith, Will Hoge, and Ashley Monroe packed the small house at Belcourt Taps & Tapas. The show was hosted by the Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP) social network.
Carusoe began with his first No. 1 song, Kenny Chesney’s “Better as a Memory,” and confessed he was unable to recall exactly when he wrote “Anything But Mine,” another big Chesney cut. Carusoe said as a disclaimer, “I can’t remember, but not for the wrong reasons.” He closed his set with his first public performance of the David Nail track, “Sound of a Million Dreams.”
Smith, who has a new album on the horizon, flashed her Allison Krauss cut “If I Didn’t Know Any Better,” as well as her own single “Come To Jesus.” Hoge featured his Eli Young Band single, “Even if it Breaks Your Heart,” and also “No Man’s Land.”
Ashley Monroe serenaded the crowd with “Heart Like Mine,” which she wrote with Miranda Lambert in East Tennessee and hit No. 1 on Lambert’s wedding day. The audience was also treated to Monroe’s first No. 1, the Jason Aldean cut “The Truth.”
Afterward, Sony/ATV writers Heather Morgan and Joey Hyde were joined by newcomer Ryan Hurd on the same stage for an unofficial after-hours round. The up-and-comers sung a variety of tunes, including a cut that is slated to appear on Deana Carter’s next album.
During the early session of Tin Pan South on Wednesday (3/28), SESAC hosted a round at the Listening Room featuring writers Victoria Shaw (“The River”), Gary Burr (“Nobody Wants To Be Lonely”) and Billy Mann (“Glitter In The Air”) and special guest, Mark Hudson (“Livin’ On The Edge”).(L-R): SESAC's John Mullins, Victoria Shaw, SESAC's Tim Fink, Mark Hudson, SESAC's Shannan Hatch, Billy Mann and Gary Burr. Picture: Bev Moser
Steel Magnolia Signs New Management, Booking Agreements
/by Caitlin RantalaRainmaker Music Management is a multi-platform management, licensing and production company. Formed by Stan Strickland, a 30 year industry vet who worked with bluegrass icon Del McCoury, cabaret jazz star Ann Hampton Callaway and budding songwriter, Adam Anders (who is now the music producer for Glee). Business partner Brett Steele has managed rock acts from Roxx Gang to Dex Romweber Duo as well as the late, great Charlie Louvin.
“Stan Strickland is one of the most knowledgeable and respected people in roots music,” says Linsey of the duo’s new management team. “Brett Steele, who works with us directly, was involved in the very beginning – and he understands what Josh and I have wanted to do with our music, for our fans. It’s awesome to be working with him again.”
“And Steve Lassiter, our agent at APA, is so much about music bringing people together,” added Jones. “He focuses on the live connection for artists, which is what – as any of our fans will tell you – we’re all about.”
John Oates Recruits Nashville’s Finest For Aspen Songwriters Festival
/by Sarah SkatesThe Blue Sky Riders with John Oates, who joined many of the artists onstage throughout the festival.
Photos by Jason Buehler
Aspen, Colorado was on a hot streak last week as some of Nashville’s finest songwriters ventured to the Rockies to perform at the 7908 Songwriters Festival. Hitmaker John Oates produces the event in his hometown and handpicked the sophisticated, genre-crossing line-up that included Sam Bush, Darrell Scott, Angel Snow and The Blue Sky Riders. Among other top-draw acts were enthusiastic funk/soulster Marc Broussard, and established songwriter/rocker Matt Nathanson (familiar to country fans for collaborations with Jennifer Nettles).
Held at the historic Wheeler Opera House, the five-day series opened Wed., March 21 with Darrell Scott, and Yonder Mountain String Band members Adam Aijala and Ben Kaufmann. Unfortunately Skates On The Case missed the action Wednesday and Thursday (James McMurtry and Bob Schneider), but arrived in time for Blue Sky Riders’ Friday night headlining set. The trio comprised of Georgia Middleman, Gary Burr and Kenny Loggins—songwriters with a track record of individual success—is working on a debut album. The polished group entertained the packed venue with an acoustic set devoted mostly to new material including “You Took The Words (Right Out of My Mouth),” “Little Victories,” “I’m A Rider (Finally Home)” and the moving standout “A Thousand Wild Horses.”
An in-the-round segment allowed the writers to showcase a few of their individual hits such as “I’m In” (Middleman), “What Mattered Most” (Burr) and “Danny’s Song” (Loggins). Burr’s sarcastic sense of humor added to The Riders’ engaging onstage dynamics. He cracked up the crowd with jokes about how he was selected to play the festival: “I’m the best songwriter in my price range.” Apparently it had nothing to do with the fact that his hitmaking career landed him in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Exceptional talent on display, Sam Bush and John Oates.
A key part of the 7908 Festival—aptly named for Aspen’s altitude which had Nashvillians hitting the oxygen tank backstage—is to facilitate unique artist pairings, putting together performers who wouldn’t have otherwise teamed up. Oates and bluegrass hero Sam Bush joined The Blue Sky Riders, and most of the festival’s other acts, for a few songs per set.
The two geniuses enthralled the house with their own Sunday night show. Oates, recognized for his major success with Hall & Oates, shined when offering his lesser-known work. Among the remarkable songs were “Six Men Gonna Lay You Down,” a Jim Lauderdale co-write, and “A Day In The Life of An American Man,” written with Marcus Hummon, who played last year’s festival.
Bush’s spectacular musicianship on the fiddle and mandolin was on display all week, and his songwriting talent was equally apparent on tunes including “The Ballad of String Bean and Estelle,” an exceptionally crafted story song about the murder of the Grand Ole Opry star.
Angel Snow offered an impressive set.
Rising songstress Angel Snow opened the Sunday night show, captivating the audience and wooing new fans. Oates joined her for “Lie Awake,” one of three songs she penned that appear on the latest album by Alison Krauss and Union Station. Snow’s set veered from the searing break-up song “Easin’ Away,” to the beautiful soundtrack of heartbreak “Holiday,” and into pop-folk territory with “Stay Away.” With lyrics like those in “Holiday,” it’s no wonder Krauss and Oates have fostered Snow’s career. (“There’s something within your mind/that’s gonna craze this world and leave us girls all blind.”) Be on the lookout for her album to be released in August.
Harley Ellis impressed as winner of the Aspen Songwriting Competition, which earned a slot opening for Matt Nathanson. The Aspen native who grew up visiting the venue has also lived in Nashville and worked as a personal assistant for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Now he’s based in Austin as tour manager for Band of Heathens. His songs were insightful and clever—someone give this guy a publishing deal.
Aspen’s fabulous food was outdone only by the hospitality of The Wheeler Opera House staff under the guidance of Executive Director Gram Slaton. Equally helpful during the week were Nashville publicist Kate Richardson, and event sponsor Martin Guitar. The festival has steadily grown and evolved since 2009, so expect next year’s line-up to be an equally talented mix of new faces and top-bill hitmakers.
Photo Roundup (3/29/12)
/by MichelleRascal Flatts recently performed at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona for Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XVIII. This annual black-tie event, which raised $9.1 million this year, benefits the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, as well as several other worthy charities. www.celebrityfightnight.org
Photo: Michael Bucker, Getty Images, March 25, 2012
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Bigger Picture recording artist Craig Campbell stopped by the Nashville Chapter of The Recording Academy recently to perform his singles “When I Get It,” “Family Man,” “Fish,” and other songs for the staff.
(L-R): Michael Powers (President, Bigger Picture Artist Ventures), Bryan Downing (GRAMMY U Representative), Alicia Warwick (Senior Project Manager), Craig Campbell, Susan Stewart (South Regional Director), Debbie Carroll (Executive Director of MusiCares), Ashley Ernst (Regional Manager, Chapter Operations), Laura Travis (Chapter Assistant) and Lyn Aurelius (South Regional Production Manager). Photo: Monarch Publicity
(L-R): ASCAP's Ryan Beuschel, JT Harding, ASCAP's LeAnn Phelan and Robert Filhart Photo: Anna Maki
MusicRowPics: Mark Wayne Glasmire Artist Visit
/by Caitlin RantalaYesterday (3/28), Traceway Records artist Mark Wayne Glasmire stopped by MusicRow headquarters, visiting with the staff before heading off to shoot the video for his new single “I Like You.”
“I Like You,” a catchy summer song which Glasmire penned, follows “Going Home” as the second single from his current album MWG. He also played the staff his most downloaded song, “The Moment” and left us with some of his swag.
“I Like You” hits radio April 9.
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