Tina Crawford
The Broken Bow Label Group has promoted Tina Crawford to the newly created position of Director of Creative Services.
Crawford will use her 12 years of industry experience to oversee creative aspects for the label group’s initiatives including music videos, CDs, photo shoots and album packaging. She’ll also work with SVP Jon Loba and SVP/GM Rick Shedd to determine release dates.
“Our growth this past year, along with what we have planned going forward, necessitated adding this position,” explained Loba. “We were fortunate to already have the right person on staff to accept this challenge.”
“Tina has always been a go-to operative within our company,” added Shedd. “She has a proven track record of organization and follow-through.”
“I’m excited to continue to grow my role and responsibilities within the Broken Bow Label Group with this promotion,” said Crawford. “We have so much amazing talent on our roster and some exciting endeavors in the near future. I feel fortunate to have such a supportive label and artist family and a place on Music Row that I can truly call home.”
A 2001 graduate of Western Michigan University, Crawford began her career at WBCT Grand Rapids as a programming assistant. She was hired as Promotion Coordinator at Broken Bow Records in 2003 and was promoted to A&R Coordinator/ Artist Development in 2008. Crawford is a member of NARAS, CMA and ACM. Congratulate her at tina@brokenbowrecords.com or (615) 244-8600.
Broken Bow Label Group is comprised of Broken Bow Records, Stoney Creek Records, Broken Bow Management and publishing company Magic Mustang Music. The Broken Bow Records roster includes Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, James Wesley and Kristy Lee Cook. Stoney Creek Records is home to Thompson Square, Randy Houser, Parmalee and Lindsay Ell. Broken Bow Management handles the careers of Thompson Square and Kristy Lee Cook.
Twitter Queen Passes 20 Million Followers
/by bossrossTwittercounter.com’s list of the Top 100 most popular Twitter personalities shows all musical artists in the Top slots. Its Top 5 are Lady Gaga (20,624,935), Justin Bieber (18,361,485), Katy Perry (16,003,242), Rihanna (14,842,144) and Shakira (14,752,357). For a complete list of the Top 100 click here. Taylor Swift is the highest ranking country artist on the list at No. 9 with 11,625,352 followers…the only country artist in the Top 100.
Gaga has also established her own social media network called Littlemonsters.com. According to reports it is a cross between Pinterest and Reddit.
Performers Added To ACM Awards Telecast
/by FreemanShelton is nominated for two awards, including Entertainer of the Year, and will reprise his co-hosting duties along with Reba. Young is also nominated for two awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year. The Band Perry have picked up their first Vocal Group of the Year nomination, after winning the New Artist of the Year award in 2011. Lady Antebellum leads among groups with five total nominations, including Album of the Year (Own The Night) and Song of the Year (“Just A Kiss”). Ten time ACM Award winners Rascal Flatts will compete against Lady A and TBP in the Vocal Group of the Year category.
These artists join previously announced performers Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Tim McGraw.
CMT Relaunches Insider App
/by bossrossIncluded in the relaunch is an exclusive world premiere of the new Marlee Scott video “Train Wreck.”
According to the iTunes store description, in addition to country music news and photo galleries, the app allows fans to “customize a grid of favorite artists and share news articles and photos on Facebook, Twitter, SMS or e-mail a friend.” Another feature includes audio clips from Rhapsody which helps fans find new music and favorite tunes.
CMT and Taylor Guitars Launch Rascal Flatts Contest
/by Caitlin RantalaFans will have additional opportunities to win Rascal Flatts’ autographed GS Mini guitars (provided by Taylor Guitars) at select concert dates, on CMT Radio Live With Cody Alan, and on CMT.com. In total, CMT and Taylor Guitars will give away 15 guitars throughout the summer-long promotion.
Fans can submit guitar designs using approved images and logos now through Monday, April 30. More information at www.rascalflatts.cmt.com.
Carrie Underwood Releases “Good Girl” Video
/by Eric T. ParkerFollowing the premiere, ET Online will run an extended feature and VEVO will offer a 24-hour exclusive on VEVO.com and VEVO mobile apps. Both outlets have been promoting the release with behind the scenes footage.
The “Good Girl” video will be available for purchase on iTunes Tuesday, March 13. On Wednesday, March 14, the video will be released to all digital and broadcasters.
The clip was filmed in Los Angeles with director Theresa Wingert. “Good Girl” is the lead single from Underwood’s forthcoming album, Blown Away, due in stores May 1. Since its release two weeks ago, the single has sold 227,000 downloads.
Broken Bow Promotes Tina Crawford
/by Sarah SkatesTina Crawford
The Broken Bow Label Group has promoted Tina Crawford to the newly created position of Director of Creative Services.
Crawford will use her 12 years of industry experience to oversee creative aspects for the label group’s initiatives including music videos, CDs, photo shoots and album packaging. She’ll also work with SVP Jon Loba and SVP/GM Rick Shedd to determine release dates.
“Our growth this past year, along with what we have planned going forward, necessitated adding this position,” explained Loba. “We were fortunate to already have the right person on staff to accept this challenge.”
“Tina has always been a go-to operative within our company,” added Shedd. “She has a proven track record of organization and follow-through.”
“I’m excited to continue to grow my role and responsibilities within the Broken Bow Label Group with this promotion,” said Crawford. “We have so much amazing talent on our roster and some exciting endeavors in the near future. I feel fortunate to have such a supportive label and artist family and a place on Music Row that I can truly call home.”
A 2001 graduate of Western Michigan University, Crawford began her career at WBCT Grand Rapids as a programming assistant. She was hired as Promotion Coordinator at Broken Bow Records in 2003 and was promoted to A&R Coordinator/ Artist Development in 2008. Crawford is a member of NARAS, CMA and ACM. Congratulate her at tina@brokenbowrecords.com or (615) 244-8600.
Broken Bow Label Group is comprised of Broken Bow Records, Stoney Creek Records, Broken Bow Management and publishing company Magic Mustang Music. The Broken Bow Records roster includes Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, James Wesley and Kristy Lee Cook. Stoney Creek Records is home to Thompson Square, Randy Houser, Parmalee and Lindsay Ell. Broken Bow Management handles the careers of Thompson Square and Kristy Lee Cook.
SoundLand Returns In October
/by FreemanSale dates for early bird tickets have not been announced yet. The low-priced wristbands are released in limited amounts, and sell out quickly every year. Keep an eye on the SoundLand Facebook or Twitter pages for ticket announcements when they happen.
If you missed out on the festival last year, check out this video of the highlights:
NRA Country/ACM Celebrity Shoot Returns To Vegas
/by Caitlin Rantala“The Academy is thrilled to continue this partnership with Blake and NRA Country,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “Many traditions and values are shared among the country music and outdoor enthusiast communities – today we get to have a little fun together while paying our respects to the men and women of our armed forces at the same time.”
The NRA Country/ACM Celebrity Shoot is a two course, 10 station, 40 target sporting clays competition for 20 teams of five shooters – including a celebrity captain – with prizes going to the top team and top celebrity shooter. The event, emceed by Storme Warren, will take place at the Desert Hills Shooting Club and will include celebrity participants Lee Brice, Craig Campbell, Cowboy Troy, Ira Dean, Edens Edge, Craig Morgan, Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett, Outdoor Channel’s Lee & Tiffany Lakosky and Nick Mundt, TNA Impact Wrestling stars Jeff Hardy and James Storm, and more. The event will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, The Folds of Honor Foundation and the Nellis Air Force Base Youth Programs.
Chesney Makes Donation To Coastal Conservation Association
/by Freeman(L-R): Coastal Conservation Association President Pat Murray, Chesney, Costa Sunglasses Marketing Manager Amanda Perryman, AbiJack Management CEO Brett Palmer
Kenny Chesney and Costa Sunglasses recently presented a check for $50,000 to benefit the Coastal Conservation Association. Funds were raised through sales of the Kenny Chesney Limited Edition Costa Sunglasses available during Chesney’s massive Goin’ Coastal tour in 2011.
In other Chesney news, the superstar recently scored his 23rd No. 1 single on the monitored airplay charts with “Reality.” Chesney wrote the song with Brett James and says the idea started when he was in a dentist’s chair.
He says, “I was lying in the chair, I had the mask on, you know, where they give you that funny gas, so they can work on your mouth without you feeling it, and I remember thinking, ‘Wow, I haven’t been this relaxed in a long time.’ That was my escape from reality and that’s what the song is about. And when people come to our shows, they’re not thinking about what’s going on in their job or school, they’re having fun, escaping reality and I’m glad to be a part of that.” Fans will have even more opportunities to escape starting June 2012, when Chesney and Tim McGraw join together for The Brothers of the Sun Tour, with special guests Grace Potter & the Nocturnals and Jake Owen.
Photo Friday (3/09/12)
/by Michelle“Longnecks and Rednecks,” the entrance music for TNA Impact Wrestling star Cowboy James Storm, is being released to country radio. The song is performed by TNA Knockout Music Vice President Serg Salinas and the song’s music video features Montgomery Gentry, Cowboy Troy and Sean Patrick McGraw.
This is the first time TNA Knockout Music has serviced a song to country radio. “The response to this song has been so overwhelming and fits James’ persona so perfectly, we felt like releasing it as a single and shooting a music video was a great way to expose James in a different way,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “Having Montgomery Gentry, Cowboy Troy and Sean Patrick McGraw join us in the video truly made it a party.”
(L-R): Eddie Montgomery from Montgomery Gentry, Impact Superstar James Storm, TNA Impact Wrestling President Dixie Carter, Troy Gentry from Montgomery Gentry and Cowboy Troy
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Country artist John Carter hosted and performed at the advance screening of the Disney film, John Carter on March 1 at Regal Green Hills Stadium 16. Before the screening, Carter performed his new single, “Beer Money,” and introduced the film to the audience. Carter is a former Marine Corps helicopter mechanic who manned the 50-caliber machine gun before beginning his singing career.
Based on a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, John Carter the film tells the story of former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) who is transported to Mars and becomes involved in a conflict amongst its inhabitants, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). The film reportedly hits theaters tonight (March 9).
John Carter with fans at the "John Carter" advance screening