Jennifer Lane, CPA, has been named Principal for Decosimo/Vaden’s Nashville regional public accounting and advisory firm.
Lane has more than 20 years experience in public accounting specializing in multi-state taxation, Canadian entertainment taxation, tax planning and royalty accounting for artists, songwriters, athletes and other professionals in the music and sports industries.
Lane is a graduate of Portland State University and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, Lane is a member of the ACM, NSAI, Source, Inc. and the treasurer of the Board of Governors for the Nashville/Midsouth NATAS Chapter.
“Serving many of country music’s biggest names, Jennifer is an essential part of our entertainment practice led by Mike Vaden,” said Nick Decosimo, Managing Principal of Decosimo. “We’re grateful to her for her hard work in continuing to maintain long-lasting relationships with our clients and grow that part of our firm’s practice in Nashville.”
Decosimo is an independent firm associated with Moore Stephens and has 41 active principals across the firm’s nine locations.
TV Appearances: EYB, Randy Houser, Will Hoge
/by FreemanRepublic Nashville’s Eli Young Band is scheduled to perform recent No. 1 “Crazy Girl” on NBC’s The Tonight Show With Jay Leno tonight (Jan. 9). The show begins at 10:35 PM/CT. “Crazy Girl” has been certified Platinum by the RIAA for 1 million-plus downloads and was named Billboard’s No. 1 played country song of the year.
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Over the weekend:
The Bellamy Brothers checked in with the Fox New Channel’s Huckabee on Saturday, Jan. 7 and played their classic hit “Redneck Girl” for the former governor. The song is part of a new Reader’s Digest box set called Let Your Love Flow: The Ultimate Bellamy Brothers Collection that will be released in February.
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Jo Dee Messina made an appearance in the Bravo network’s popular The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Sunday, January 8. The country singer was filmed during a writing session with cast member Kandi Burruss, who wrote TLC’s massive hit “No Scrubs” and Destiny’s Child’s “Bills, Bills, Bills.”
Hillary Scott Marries Chris Tyrell
/by Sarah SkatesThe bride wore a custom Vera Wang strapless mermaid dress with abstract all-over lace underlay, layered tulle skirt with horsehair banding and hand-cut corded lace appliqué with hand-applied crystal and pearl beading. She complemented the gown with a mantilla veil with hand-cut chantilly lace appliqué. The groom donned a gray Ermenegildo Zegna suit. The couple posted a video sharing the news here.
They first announced their engagement in July.
In more Lady A wedding news, Dave Haywood recently popped the question to longtime girlfriend and Warner Music Nashville VP Brand Management Kelli Cashiola.
Underwood to Perform at Nordstrom Symphony Fashion Show
/by Eric T. ParkerThe fashion show will act as a benefit for the Symphony center and will be preceded by a cocktail reception with dinner to follow. Guests will have an opportunity for a closer look at the featured fashions at an exclusive boutique inside Schermerhorn.
This is Carrie’s first performance at the Symphony Fashion Show and Nordstrom’s first year producing the show since opening a store at The Mall at Green Hills in September 2011.
Photo Monday (1/9/12)
/by Caitlin Rantala(L-R) Producer Scott Hendricks, Dave Barnes, Razor & Tie's Beka Tischker, ASCAP's Marc Driskill and Ryan Beuschel. Photo Credit: Ed Rode
ASCAP celebrated Christian singer/songwriter Dave Barnes and the success of his song “God Gave Me You,” recorded by Warner Music Nashville artist Blake Shelton, with a No. 1 Party at last week (1/6). The song topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for three weeks, and also earned Barnes his first Grammy nomination for Best Country Song. Barnes is signed to the label Razor & Tie and his No Gang Music is administered worldwide by Razor & Tie Music Publishing.
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(L-R) Republic Nashville National Director of Promotion Matthew Hargis, Republic Nashville Resource Manager Megan Knutson, Big Machine Records VP of Promotion Jack Purcell, BMLG President and CEO Scott Borchetta, Valory Music Co. VP of Promotion George Briner, Thomas Rhett, WSIX's Jon Anthony, Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen, Valory Music Co. National Promotion Director JoJamie Hahr, Valory Music Co. Label Coordinator Brooke Yancey and Republic Nashville Southeast Promotion Director Stacy Blythe.
Last Thursday (1/5), WSIX Nashville Program Director Jon Anthony stopped by the Big Machine Label Group office to meet Thomas Rhett, Valory Music Co.’s newest artist.
Gary Nicholson Teams With Nashville Ballet For Unique Show
/by Sarah SkatesGary Nicholson
Gary Nicholson is teaming with the Nashville Ballet for its winter performances. The noted songwriter will be onstage singing some of his most recognizable tunes including “One More Last Chance,” “More Love” and “Choose Love” during the shows at TPAC. The genre-crossing writer has had cuts by Bonnie Raitt, Vince Gill and the Dixie Chicks.
Salsa Dreams is the name of the entire ballet, with Nicholson’s segment titled “Cryin’ Out.” It will be presented at TPAC’s Polk Theater on Feb. 10, 11 and 12.
Nashville Ballet Artistic Director & CEO Paul Vasterling chose three segments (“Salsa Dreams,” “Billy the Kid,” “Cryin’ Out”) for their popularity and contribution to American culture. Nashville Ballet is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee.
“A performance like this that profiles a very different kind of ballet allows us to teach people that there is a style of music and dance for everyone,” explains Vasterling. “Even people who don’t think they can dance or don’t think they have any rhythm find themselves literally moving to this music. It also allows us to profile the versatility of our company members who can master many different styles of dance—even in one performance.”
Details at www.nashvilleballet.com. Click here for a 20% discount on tickets.
Waters Changing Course At Sony Music Nashville
/by FreemanChris Waters
The regional promotion manager shuffle continues with the announcement that Chris Waters has moved to another regional post under the Columbia/BNA banner. Waters was previously working the SW Region for Arista Nashville, which he assumed in August 31 following the company’s restructuring.
Waters’ move follows the elevation of RJ Meacham to Columbia/BNA National Promo Director after Buffy Cooper departure for Morris Management. Rounding out the Arista promotion staff is Renee Leymon, who recently joined the imprint for a regional gig. Waters originally joined Sony Music Nashville in 2008 as a regional promotion manager under the standalone BNA imprint. Reach out to him here.
Decosimo/Vaden Names Jennifer Lane Principal
/by Eric T. ParkerLane has more than 20 years experience in public accounting specializing in multi-state taxation, Canadian entertainment taxation, tax planning and royalty accounting for artists, songwriters, athletes and other professionals in the music and sports industries.
Lane is a graduate of Portland State University and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, Lane is a member of the ACM, NSAI, Source, Inc. and the treasurer of the Board of Governors for the Nashville/Midsouth NATAS Chapter.
“Serving many of country music’s biggest names, Jennifer is an essential part of our entertainment practice led by Mike Vaden,” said Nick Decosimo, Managing Principal of Decosimo. “We’re grateful to her for her hard work in continuing to maintain long-lasting relationships with our clients and grow that part of our firm’s practice in Nashville.”
Decosimo is an independent firm associated with Moore Stephens and has 41 active principals across the firm’s nine locations.
Moontoast Secures $6 Mil For Funding
/by Caitlin Rantala“We believe there is a fundamental shift occurring in digital commerce,” said Les Wilkinson, managing director of The Martin Companies and a member of Moontoast’s board. “Consumers expect opportunities for engagement and commerce to be delivered to them and brands are struggling to determine how best to respond. We continue to be impressed with Moontoast’s approach to this shift.”
Moontoast, which launched in 2010, is a tech company that has offices in Nashville and Boston. A social commerce platform, Moontoast helps facilitate the relationship between brands and their target audiences by encouraging interaction through social and advertising networks.
Rascal Flatts To Play Caribbean Cruise
/by FreemanTwo levels of ticketing are available and not included in the cruise fare. VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to attend a private cocktail meet and greet with Jay, Joe Don and Gary, where photos will be taken. Standard tickets are available for $50 on a first come, first served basis. More info here.
In other Flatts news, the new Grand Ole Opry members recently hosted the 2011 America’s Opry Weekend Year-End Special and got a Gold certification for hit single “Easy” with Natasha Bedingfield. Prior to joining the cruise in late February, the trio has several winter tour dates scheduled with guest Sara Evans.
Friday Photos (1/6/12)
/by Caitlin RantalaZZ Top's Billy F Gibbons and Willie Nelson, Photo: Gretchen Barber
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The staff of Capitol Records Nashville gathers to celebrate and honor Betsy Morley (in colorful hat and sash) at their 6th Annual Cinco de Betso.
Capitol Records Nashville staffers gathered yesterday (1/5) for the 6th Annual Cinco de Betso celebration, the label’s own home grown holiday, to honor their longest tenured employee, Betsy Morley. The Sr. Dir A&R Admin celebrated 22 years with the label. The Capitol staff collectively issued this statement – “We dress her up real silly, and present her with a unique and memorable trophy, and tell her how much we love her. Then we drink.”