Eliot Goldberg
CMT has tapped television industry veteran
Eliot Goldberg to serve as Sr. VP, Development and Programming. From his base in Santa Monica, Goldberg is charged with developing new programming for the network, which is currently expanding its production slate. He will report to
Jayson Dinsmore, EVP Development and Programming, beginning Sept. 1.
Goldberg was most recently Senior Vice President of Development and Original Programming for TV Land, where he helped boost ratings by developing scripted and non-scripted programming for the network.
Prior to TV Land, Goldberg was Executive Vice President of Programming and Development for Ryan Seacrest Productions, leading the hit franchises
Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Khourtney and Khloe Take Miami and
Denise Richards: It’s Complicated.
Goldberg’s track record also includes developing and overseeing
Beauty and the Geek for The WB, and co-developing the Emmy- winning ABC series
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. He is credited with the launch of the long-running syndicated hit
Access Hollywood and has held development and programming positions at Disney and VH1, where he was nominated for an Emmy for
Bands On The Run.
Dinsmore joined CMT in February 2011 to lead the charge for original programming. Among the shows created under his leadership are
Texas Women and
Sweet Home Alabama, which have contributed to ratings gains.
In related news, last week CMT announced the hiring of industry vet
Leslie Fram to serve as Sr. VP, Music Strategy.
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Sacks & Co. Expands Nashville Office
/by Sherod RobertsonThe international media relations firm’s Nashville-based artists include The Black Keys and Emmylou Harris as well as the Nashville Music Council. The company has also navigated successful campaigns for break-out duo The Civil Wars in addition to musicians Justin Townes Earle, Hayes Carll and Jessica Lea Mayfield.
Reed, an intellectual property attorney, was responsible for Rep. Cooper’s music and copyright policy.
“The music business has changed dramatically over the last 15 years but the fundamentals stay the same: the artist that can connect with his audience can successfully thrive. Carla [Sacks] understands this and demands a level of authenticity and professionalism that sets her company apart.” Adds Reed, “I’m really excited be a part of it.”
Sacks & Co. Expands Nashville Office
/by Sherod RobertsonThe international media relations firm’s Nashville-based artists include The Black Keys and Emmylou Harris as well as the Nashville Music Council. The company has also navigated successful campaigns for break-out duo The Civil Wars in addition to musicians Justin Townes Earle, Hayes Carll and Jessica Lea Mayfield.
Reed, an intellectual property attorney, was responsible for Rep. Cooper’s music and copyright policy.
“The music business has changed dramatically over the last 15 years but the fundamentals stay the same: the artist that can connect with his audience can successfully thrive. Carla [Sacks] understands this and demands a level of authenticity and professionalism that sets her company apart.” Adds Reed, “I’m really excited be a part of it.”
Jackson To Perform At 9/11 Concert
/by Sherod RobertsonR&B legend Patti LaBelle and renowned mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves are also slated to perform. Following the 9/11 tragedy, the National Cathedral was called on to serve as a sacred national gathering place for mourning, reflection and prayer.
Jackson wrote and recorded “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. The song was later released as the lead single from his album, Drive.
The special weekend commemoration will be shared with military men and women deployed across the country and around the world by the Pentagon Channel. “A Concert For Hope” will also air live on numerous ABC affiliates nationwide Sunday, Sept.11, at 8 pm.
Viewers can watch the live stream at www.calltocompassion.com.
CMT Adds New Sr. VP
/by Sarah SkatesEliot Goldberg
CMT has tapped television industry veteran Eliot Goldberg to serve as Sr. VP, Development and Programming. From his base in Santa Monica, Goldberg is charged with developing new programming for the network, which is currently expanding its production slate. He will report to Jayson Dinsmore, EVP Development and Programming, beginning Sept. 1.
Goldberg was most recently Senior Vice President of Development and Original Programming for TV Land, where he helped boost ratings by developing scripted and non-scripted programming for the network.
Prior to TV Land, Goldberg was Executive Vice President of Programming and Development for Ryan Seacrest Productions, leading the hit franchises Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Khourtney and Khloe Take Miami and Denise Richards: It’s Complicated.
Goldberg’s track record also includes developing and overseeing Beauty and the Geek for The WB, and co-developing the Emmy- winning ABC series Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. He is credited with the launch of the long-running syndicated hit Access Hollywood and has held development and programming positions at Disney and VH1, where he was nominated for an Emmy for Bands On The Run.
Dinsmore joined CMT in February 2011 to lead the charge for original programming. Among the shows created under his leadership are Texas Women and Sweet Home Alabama, which have contributed to ratings gains.
In related news, last week CMT announced the hiring of industry vet Leslie Fram to serve as Sr. VP, Music Strategy.
WMG Leaders Switch Roles
/by Sarah SkatesEdgar Bronfman Jr. (L) and Stephen Cooper (R)
Two of Warner Music Group’s top execs are trading places. Chief executive Edgar Bronfman Jr. will assume Chairman Stephen Cooper’s role, and in turn, Cooper is becoming CEO. Access Industries purchased Warner about two months ago, and now Warner is bidding to acquire fellow music company EMI.
Cooper, who has a track record of getting major corporations Enron, Krisy Kreme, and MGM back on course, will take over day-to-day running of WMG, while Bronfman focuses on the bid for EMI. Some pundits say this move signals Bronfman’s pending exit.
Under the new hierarchy, WMG Chairman and CEO of Recorded Music Lyor Cohen, and Cameron Strang, Chairman and CEO of Warner Chappell Publshing, will report to Cooper.
More on WMG, EMI and its possible trickle-down effect on Music City here.
Vince Gill Offers First Music In Four Years
/by Sarah SkatesThe Country Music Hall of Fame inductee co-wrote “…Heaven” with wife Amy Grant, Dillon O’Brian and Will Owsley. “Since the song was recorded, my friend Will Owsley took his own life, so the song has a profound impact on me now,” explains Gill. “In my lifetime, ‘Go Rest High On That Mountain’ has been the song that helped a lot of people through their grief. I think this one will in turn hopefully do the same thing. It’s a powerful, powerful song. I feel like it’s the crown jewel of the new record.”
Other tracks include “True Love,” which features Grant and her daughter, Sarah Chapman, on vocals. Daughters Jenny Gill and Corinna Gill, also make guest appearances.
Among the songwriters with credits on the upcoming project are Leslie Satcher, who penned “Bread and Water” with Gill.
For the first time, Gill recorded his new project in his home studio, which he says gave it a special warmth. “I don’t know what it is, but it’s so different than most studios in that there are windows all the way around the room. You look out and see trees,” says Gill. “There’s such a great spirit running around in the house. All the musicians have raved about the vibe.”
Guitar Slinger is the follow-up to Gill’s critically acclaimed, Grammy winning four-CD box set, These Days.
He will perform tomorrow night (8/23) at the Lyrics for Lyric Benefit Show at Roosters TX Style BBQ & Steakhouse in Nashville. Proceeds benefit two-year-old Lyric Alana Frizzell, who has a rare, aggressive form of Leukemia. The Roys will also take the stage.
Average Joe’s Hires Director of Label Operations
/by Sarah SkatesBritta Coleman
Britta Coleman has been tapped by Average Joe’s Pres. Tom Baldrica to serve as Director of Label Operations. Coleman’s twenty-year career includes time in the promotions and marketing departments for Sony BMG, where she first worked with Baldrica, and also as Manager of Marketing Operations for Sony Music Nashville.
Average Joe’s Entertainment has offices located at 209 10th Ave. S. in Nashville, Tenn.
Average Joe's Hires Director of Label Operations
/by Sarah SkatesBritta Coleman
Britta Coleman has been tapped by Average Joe’s Pres. Tom Baldrica to serve as Director of Label Operations. Coleman’s twenty-year career includes time in the promotions and marketing departments for Sony BMG, where she first worked with Baldrica, and also as Manager of Marketing Operations for Sony Music Nashville.
Average Joe’s Entertainment has offices located at 209 10th Ave. S. in Nashville, Tenn.
NATD Plans Inaugural Honors Gala
/by Sarah SkatesThe organization’s 2011 honorees include Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, Country Music Hall of Fame inductees Alabama, Nashville Predators Head Coach Barry Trotz, Agency for the Performing Arts President/CEO Jim Gosnell, and Conway Entertainment Group President Tony Conway.
NATD President Steve Tolman today (8/22) announced the organization’s inaugural evening event and its honorees.
Since forming over 50 years ago, NATD has served as an idea exchange for Nashville-based entertainment industry professionals through networking, educational initiatives, and fostering the growth of music business students. Though this is the first Honors Gala, NATD has recognized individuals and their industry achievements for over 25 years.
For more information and to join, visit www.n-a-t-d.com.