Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Dallas Frazier will perform Dec. 11 at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum as part of its Poets and Prophets: Legendary Country Songwriters series. The 1:30 p.m. program in the Museum’s Ford Theater is included with Museum admission and free to Museum members. The program will also be streamed live at www.countrymusichalloffame.org.
Museum Editor Michael Gray will host the 90-minute program, which will be illustrated with recordings, photos and film clips from the Museum’s collection. Immediately following, Frazier will sign autographs in the Museum Store.
Frazier’s hits include classics such as “There Goes My Everything,” “Elvira,” “If My Heart Had Windows,” “Beneath Still Waters,” “Mohair Sam,” “Fourteen Carat Mind” and “What’s Your Mama’s Name,” and his songs have been recorded by a diverse roster of artists including Merle Haggard, Englebert Humperdinck, Brenda Lee, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Charley Pride, Charlie Rich, Tanya Tucker and many more.
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Bonnie Garner; Photo: Annie Goetze
In memory of Louise Scruggs, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will present an in-depth interview honoring music industry executive Bonnie Garner today (11/16) at 6 p.m. in the Ford Theater. The forum is free and open to the public.
The Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum, made possible by the Gibson Foundation, was established in 2007 to honor music industry leaders who can be seen as the legatees of Scruggs, the wife of Country Music Hall of Fame member Earl Scruggs and the first woman in country music to take on roles as a booker and manager.
The forum interview with Garner, whose multi-faceted career has included concert promotion, record label A&R and artist management, will be illustrated with recordings, film clips and photos from the Museum’s archives, Garner’s personal collection and other sources. The interview will be hosted by Museum Writer/Editor Michael McCall.
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Bluegrass legend Curly Seckler will be featured in a special program at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Musuem, celebrating his 91st birthday and 75th anniversary in music on Sat., December 4. The program, which will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Ford Theater, is included with Museum admission and is free to Museum members.
Curly Seckler
During the program, Seckler will discuss the highlights of his career with host Kyle Cantrell of Sirius XM Radio, as well as perform several of his signature songs. The program will also feature photographs and video from the Museum’s Frist Library and Archive, and Seckler’s own collection. Following the program, Seckler will sign autographs in the Museum Store.
More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001.
CMHF Hosts Dallas Frazier, Bonnie Garner, Curly Seckler
/by MichelleMuseum Editor Michael Gray will host the 90-minute program, which will be illustrated with recordings, photos and film clips from the Museum’s collection. Immediately following, Frazier will sign autographs in the Museum Store.
Frazier’s hits include classics such as “There Goes My Everything,” “Elvira,” “If My Heart Had Windows,” “Beneath Still Waters,” “Mohair Sam,” “Fourteen Carat Mind” and “What’s Your Mama’s Name,” and his songs have been recorded by a diverse roster of artists including Merle Haggard, Englebert Humperdinck, Brenda Lee, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Charley Pride, Charlie Rich, Tanya Tucker and many more.
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Bonnie Garner; Photo: Annie Goetze
In memory of Louise Scruggs, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will present an in-depth interview honoring music industry executive Bonnie Garner today (11/16) at 6 p.m. in the Ford Theater. The forum is free and open to the public.
The Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum, made possible by the Gibson Foundation, was established in 2007 to honor music industry leaders who can be seen as the legatees of Scruggs, the wife of Country Music Hall of Fame member Earl Scruggs and the first woman in country music to take on roles as a booker and manager.
The forum interview with Garner, whose multi-faceted career has included concert promotion, record label A&R and artist management, will be illustrated with recordings, film clips and photos from the Museum’s archives, Garner’s personal collection and other sources. The interview will be hosted by Museum Writer/Editor Michael McCall.
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Bluegrass legend Curly Seckler will be featured in a special program at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Musuem, celebrating his 91st birthday and 75th anniversary in music on Sat., December 4. The program, which will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Ford Theater, is included with Museum admission and is free to Museum members.
Curly Seckler
During the program, Seckler will discuss the highlights of his career with host Kyle Cantrell of Sirius XM Radio, as well as perform several of his signature songs. The program will also feature photographs and video from the Museum’s Frist Library and Archive, and Seckler’s own collection. Following the program, Seckler will sign autographs in the Museum Store.
More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001.
SiriusXM 20 Million Strong; Toyota Adds iheartradio
/by Sarah SkatesThe competition keeps getting stiffer for traditional radio, with today’s news from Sirius XM and iheartradio.
Sirius XM Radio has reached the 20 million subscriber mark. The satcaster is celebrating the milestone by hosting Paul McCartney‘s first concert at Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theater, as an exclusive event for Sirius XM listeners.
The performance on Monday, December 13 will be broadcast live nationwide on Sirius XM, and subscribers will have the chance to win tickets and trips to the event.
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iheartradio will allow Toyota customers to access more than 750 of America’s local radio stations, as well as unique celebrity-hosted channels from Christina Aguilera, Eagles, and Weezer, local traffic reports and commercial-free shows from Ryan Seacrest, and more. Over 10 million consumers are already using the app.
More details will be released at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2011.
Aldean Takes His Party On The Road
/by Freeman“This is the tour I’ve dreamed about putting together my whole life. My band has never been tighter, and I finally have enough material and the kinda production to really take the songs to that next level for the fans,” says Aldean. “This one is for my Mom, who used to drive me to clubs when I wasn’t even 16 yet, wait on me to play the same Alabama, John Anderson and George Strait covers every night, then drive me home and make me do my homework before bed. We’ve come a long way!”
Initial dates on the My Kinda Party Tour:
Jan. 21 – Little Rock, AR
Jan. 22 – Fayetteville, AR
Jan. 28 – Columbia, MO
Jan. 29 – Tulsa, OK
Jan. 30 – Lubbock, TX
More dates will be announced on http://www.jasonaldean.com/.
In other Aldean news, he’s one of five artists (along with Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and the Zac Brown Band) to be selected for CMT Artists of the Year. The 90 minute special celebrating their achievements will air Dec. 3 at 7 pm CT on CMT.
Vince Hatfield
/by ProgrammerPlaylistMickey Alexander, WQNZ/Natchez, MS
“One of the best rock anthems in music history has been re-recorded. Who would have believed a country artist could take it 30 plus years later and make it a multi-format hit?”
Randy Adams, KKRB/KFLS-FM (Klamath Falls, Oregon)
“This one is testing through the roof. It needs to be on your radar today. Like Sunny Sweeney, this one is going to have some legs, so hop on it today!”
Ted Cramer, Program Director, WIFE/Connersville, IN
Following a series of successful singles, Vince Hatfield is releasing his rendition of the Kiss classic, “Beth” to country radio. Hatfield was introduced to the song by his wife, and recorded it for his forthcoming album at her request. Through the TV program Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Hatfield also learned Gene Simmons promised Peter Criss that Kiss would never perform “Beth” again after Criss retired and has stuck to his word. Hatfield hopes that his version will allow fans to once again hear “Beth” performed in a live setting.
Born the son of a West Texas oil refinery worker, Vince worked tough jobs like cleaning inside oil tanks to pay the bills as a young man just getting started. His early life revolved around music, where drew inspiration from icons like Marty Robbins, Bobby Goldsboro, Merle Haggard and Ronnie Milsap. Hatfield later went on to record with some of Nashville’s best producers and musicians, releasing albums and singles that have built the foundation for where he is today. He was also awarded New Music Weekly’s “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” earlier in 2010, and continues to build his following outside of Texas.
http://www.vincehatfield.com/
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Rodney Clawson Re-ups With Big Loud Shirt
/by Sarah SkatesL-R: Seth England, Rodney Clawson, Amy Allmand and Craig Wiseman.
Grammy nominated songwriter Rodney Clawson recently renewed his publishing deal with Big Loud Shirt. Clawson has penned the hits “I Saw God Today” (George Strait), “Amarillo Sky” (Jason Aldean), “Sunshine & Summertime” (Faith Hill), “Lost In This Moment” (Big & Rich), and current single “Old School” (Chuck Wicks).
Clawson has had songs cut by Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, Craig Morgan and Randy Montana. As a producer, he has worked with Jake Owen and James Wesley.
Beatles Debut on iTunes, and More News
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Sugarland has settled out of court with former band member Kristen Hall, who was suing the duo for a portion of their profits. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but both sides have until Dec. 13 to complete the agreement. More from the AP here.
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The Country Network (TCN) has begun broadcasting in twelve additional markets on stations owned by Sinclair. TCN has also signed an agreement to air on four Young Broadcasting stations.
Tony Ramey Joins Davis Music-Publishing
/by Sarah SkatesL-R: Davis Music Group GM Gator Michaels and Tony Ramey
Songwriter Tony Ramey has joined Davis Music Group as Creative Director/Songwriter for the company’s publishing division. He will report directly to GM Gator Michaels.
Ramey has written songs recorded by Trisha Yearwood, Craig Morgan, Trent Tomlinson, Bucky Covington, John Michael Montgomery, Doug Stone, Kevin Denny, Clay Walker, George Strait, and many others.
Davis Music Group has also signed songwriter David Chamberlain.
Star Lineup For American Country Awards
/by MichelleThe inaugural two-hour event will also feature appearances by country recording artists Laura Bell Bundy, Rodney Carrington, Jewel, Lady Antebellum and Bret Michaels; rodeo star Ty Murray; comic Jeff Dunham; and NASCAR drivers Clint Bowyer, Michael Waltrip and Elliott Sadler. Hosts, performers and additional presenters will be announced soon.
The fan voted awards will include traditional categories as well as previously unrecognized areas of the business such as touring. Fans can still vote once each day for their favorite nominees in the Artist of the Year category, at www.theacas.com until December 4.
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