(L-R): Laurissa Ryan, Sr. Director Talent Relations, CMT; Bill Flanagan, EVP Editorial Director, MTVN; Scott Underwood, Train; Pat Monahan, Train; Martina McBride; John Hamlin, SVP Music Events and Talent, CMT; Margaret Comeaux, Sr. Director Music & Event Production, CMT; Jimmy Stafford, Train. Photo: WireImage.com/Rick Diamond
Next Saturday, November 20th, marks the premiere of CMT Crossroads: Train and Martina McBride. This highly-anticipated performance will air at 8:00 pm ET/PT.
This special was taped before an invitation-only audience in Nashville and features Martina joining Train on her hits “A Broken Wing,” “Wrong Baby Wrong,” and Train’s “Drops of Jupiter,” “Marry Me” and “Hey, Soul Sister.”
This is McBride’s second appearance on the hit CMT series, as she joined forces with icon Pat Benatar in 2003.
Four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and Grammy winning artist McBride has racked up six No. 1 hits, 24 Top 10 singles and more than 18 million in album sales. The recording artist, producer, songwriter and entertainer is known worldwide for hits “Independence Day,” “This One’s for the Girls,” and “Ride.” Her latest album is the chart-topping Shine.
Train, who formed in San Francisco in 1994, won a Grammy for their hit “Drops of Jupiter” and have multiple chart toppers including “Meet Virginia” and “Calling All Angels.” Their latest album, Save Me San Francisco, featured the hit “Hey, Soul Sister,” the biggest selling single of 2010 and the biggest single download in Columbia Records’ history.
Lifenotes: Evelyn Walker Brown, mother of Allen Brown
/by FreemanMusicRow extends condolences to Sony Music Nashville Vice President, Media & Corporate Communications, Allen Brown, on the passing of his mother Evelyn Walker Brown on November 12. She was 86 years old.
Services will be held Thursday, November 18 with committal at the Emmett Cemetery in Emmett, ID at 2 pm. A memorial service will take place at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Emmett at 3 pm. Visitation is 3-8 pm, Wednesday, November 17 at Potter Funeral Chapel.
Floral arrangements may be sent locally by contacting Treva at Flowerland: 208-365-2222 or on cell 208-412-7196.
Donations in Mrs. Brown’s memory can be made to Noah’s Ark Preschool c/o Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 457, 407 S. Hayes St., Emmett, ID 83617 or to a charity of choice.
Monty Powell Signs With Ole Publishing
/by Sarah SkatesSESAC-affiliated songwriter Monty Powell stopped by the performing rights organization’s Nashville headquarters to celebrate his new publishing agreement with Ole Publishing.
Powell, SESAC’s 2009 Songwriter Of The Year, has been one of country’s most successful and prolific songwriters over the last few years scoring hits including “Days Go By,” “Kiss A Girl,” “Til Summer Comes Around” and 2009 SESAC’s Song of the Year, “Sweet Thing” all recorded by superstar Keith Urban. Most recently, Powell was the recipient of the CMA’s coveted “Triple Play” Award for three No. 1 hits in one year.
Pictured (left to right): Ole Publishing’s Gilles Godard, SESAC’s Tim Fink, Ole Publishing’s Michael McCarty, Powell, SESAC’s Shannan Hatch and Ole’s Robert Ott. Photo: Ed Rode
CMA Awards Win Week In Ratings
/by Sarah SkatesThe CMA Awards were the No. 1 entertainment show on television last week.
During the week of November 8, 2010, ABC’s broadcast of “The 44th Annual CMA Awards” emerged as TV’s No. 1 entertainment program in the key Adult 18-49 sales demographic. In fact it represented the first-time ever for ABC’s CMA Awards to stand as the highest-rated entertainment show, during the week in which it aired.
Up against highly-competitive 2010 November Sweeps programming during the week, the CMA Awards outperformed top-rated shows on the other networks, including Fox’s “Glee,” CBS’ “Two and a Half Men” and NBC’s “The Office.
An estimated 33.8 million viewers watched at least some portion of the show during its broadcast. It was the CMA Awards’ second largest audience since 2005.
CMA Honors Lomax
/by adminSteve Moore and John Lomax III
John Lomax III was recently presented with the CMA’s 2010 Jo Walker-Meador International Award. The honor was presented by CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore on Nov. 8 during the organization’s annual International Reception in Nashville.
“It’s a huge honor and a real thrill to be recognized after a lot of miles and a lot of nights away from home,” said Lomax. “I love taking Country Music all around the world. It’s a common language. I’ve been to countries where no one spoke English but they spoke Country Music.”
The Jo Walker-Meador International Award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual or company in advocating and supporting Country Music’s marketing development in territories outside the United States. It was named in honor of former CMA Executive Director (1959-1991) and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Jo Walker-Meador.
Lomax established Roots Music Exporters in 2001, selling indie artist, retail exclusive, and limited edition CDs, DVDs, and vinyl to importers in Australia, Europe, Japan, and New Zealand. He is also an internationally known music journalist whose work has been published on four continents. Currently, Lomax writes a regular column for Country Update in Australia and Country Music People in England. He has authored three books, including Nashville Music City USA, and penned numerous entries in the upcoming revised edition of the CMF/Oxford U Press Encyclopaedia of Country Music.
City Paper: CMA Awards Bring $3M Economic Impact
/by contributorIn money talk, the awards are worth only about one-eighth of the CMA Music Fest. Nashville’s biggest event draws an estimated $24 million in economic impact.
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Video: Loretta Lynn Discusses Tribute Album
/by Sarah SkatesLoretta Lynn at last week's CMA Awards.
Loretta Lynn talks about the Coal Miner’s Daughter tribute album honoring her 50-year career.
Also featured in the video are the artists from the project, including Sheryl Crow, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Kid Rock, Carrie Underwood, and Jack White.
Rucker Sings For PGA Tour Charity
/by admin“It’s truly an honor to partner with the PGA Tour to bring music and golf together to raise funds for charity,” said Rucker. “There’s no greater privilege to me than to have an opportunity to be the voice of this organization through my music.”
PGA Tour Entertainment is gathering content to produce a custom music video, “making of” video, “get involved” messages from Darius, and more. The PGA Tour plans to integrate Rucker, the song, and related video content within its public service advertising efforts across PGA Tour telecasts and other national media outlets. A special page on the PGA Tour Charities, Inc.’s web site, PGATour.com/together, and robust social media efforts are also in development.
Rucker, a participant throughout the years in many pro-am tournaments on the PGA Tour, plans to attend and perform at select PGA Tour tournaments throughout 2011 to promote the song’s charity message and fundraising platform.
“We are thrilled to partner with an artist of Darius Rucker’s status, as well as Capitol Records Nashville on this exciting and unique venture,” said PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem. “Darius’ love of golf is well documented, as are his charitable efforts. We couldn’t think of a more appropriate person to collaborate with to bring attention to ‘Together, Anything’s possible.’ We thank Darius for his willingness and generosity to write and produce this song for the benefit of charity.”
Hit Writers Pen Holiday Parody Album, Merry Ex-Mas
/by MichelleRobinson, who co-wrote all of the songs with Reid and Pfrimmer, offers an explanation: “sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying.” Robinson noted the concept for this CD began back in 2002, when he was going through a divorce around Christmas time, and Reid and Pfrimmer were trying to keep his sprits up.
For more information on the CD, visit www.facebook.com/merryexmas; http://www.youtube.com/user/MerryExmas; and http://twitter.com/#!/merryexmas
The Merry Ex-Mas song list:
1. SEE YA SANTA
2. CHRISTMAS, EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE YEAR
3. SANTA CLAUS IS FOOLIN’ AROUND
4. FROSTY MY EX-WIFE
5. I’M TAKING BACK MY NAME DEAR
6. LET HER GO
7. SINGLE GALS
8. A LOT LIKE EX-MAS
9. 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS (MY TRUE LOVE TOOK FROM ME)
10. HARK THE HELL HAS JUST BEGUN
Reba Is People Country’s December Cover
/by Freeman“My family didn’t take vacations except to go to the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman,” says Reba. “It represents tradition and heritage – things I’m very proud of in country music.” She also explains what one of the format’s young superstars has taught her. “I love to look for great songs to record, and I watch and learn from everybody,” she says. “I’ve definitely learned from Taylor Swift. She really is good at communicating with her fans.”
Other artists photographed for the feature include Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban.
McBride Joins Train in CMT Crossroads Premiere
/by contributor(L-R): Laurissa Ryan, Sr. Director Talent Relations, CMT; Bill Flanagan, EVP Editorial Director, MTVN; Scott Underwood, Train; Pat Monahan, Train; Martina McBride; John Hamlin, SVP Music Events and Talent, CMT; Margaret Comeaux, Sr. Director Music & Event Production, CMT; Jimmy Stafford, Train. Photo: WireImage.com/Rick Diamond
Next Saturday, November 20th, marks the premiere of CMT Crossroads: Train and Martina McBride. This highly-anticipated performance will air at 8:00 pm ET/PT.
This special was taped before an invitation-only audience in Nashville and features Martina joining Train on her hits “A Broken Wing,” “Wrong Baby Wrong,” and Train’s “Drops of Jupiter,” “Marry Me” and “Hey, Soul Sister.”
This is McBride’s second appearance on the hit CMT series, as she joined forces with icon Pat Benatar in 2003.
Four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and Grammy winning artist McBride has racked up six No. 1 hits, 24 Top 10 singles and more than 18 million in album sales. The recording artist, producer, songwriter and entertainer is known worldwide for hits “Independence Day,” “This One’s for the Girls,” and “Ride.” Her latest album is the chart-topping Shine.