Marty Stuart Show Begins Season Three

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Marty Stuart, Grammy winner and country traditionalist will soon begin taping season three of his TV show, The Marty Stuart Show. Previous guests on the show have included Earl Scruggs, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Old Crow Medicine Show and others over the past two seasons. Stuart’s show also received a 2010 Telly Award.

“I grew up watching shows like the Porter Wagoner show on TV, and I want to be able to provide people in America with a place to find that type of program again,” explains Stuart. “We try and highlight the best of what’s happening in the way of traditional country music. We get to work with old friends and some real music legends and also help introduce our audience to some new singers in the new wave coming up now….and it sure is fun!”

Stuart’s latest album Ghost Train was recently released. For more info visit www.martystuart.net

Kingsley Hosts Swift’s New Album Premiere

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Swift at the Grand Ole Opry 85th Birthday Celebration (10/9)

Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40, in association with TARGET, will present a 90-minute album premiere with Taylor Swift and her new CD Speak Now, hosted by Kingsley. The CD release date is set for October 25th.

“Just when you think the career of Taylor Swift can’t get any more amazing, she finds a way to top herself,” says Bob Kingsley. “‘Speak Now’ is a terrific record, highly melodic, both fun and thoughtful, with youthful energy and great songwriting. I’m very glad to be able to present the CD and Taylor’s insights into it to our radio audience.”

Market exclusive broadcast rights are available for the special. Stations airing it will gain exclusive access to the Target version of Speak Now for on-air giveaways. Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40 is the number one syndicated country countdown, airing on over 360 stations across the U.S. and Canada. It is produced by KCCS Productions in Weatherford, TX, and is represented by Dial Global Radio Networks.

IEBA Celebrates Record Breaking 40th

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(L-R) Barry Jeffrey, David Corlew, Steve Hauser, Charlie Daniels, Gayle Holcomb, Paul Moore. Photo: Kevin Kennedy Photography

IEBA’s 40th Anniversary conference enjoyed a record-breaking 600 registrants at its Oct. 3-5 event in Nashville. “This year’s conference exceeded our wildest expectations not only in attendance, but in talent and educational content,” says IEBA Executive Director, Tiffany Davis. “We are thrilled so many of our members turned out to celebrate this tremendous milestone in IEBA’s history. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!”

In addition to agency showcases, seminars and special events the following were honored with International Entertainment Buyers Association Awards.

Entertainment Buyer of the Year
Fran Romeo – Romeo Entertainment Group

Promoter of the Year
Live Nation

Talent Agent of the Year
Kevin Neal – Buddy Lee Attractions (BLA)

Venue of the Year
Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, Tenn.

Event of the Year
CMA Music Festival – Nashville, Tenn

Industry Achievement Award
Jim Morey – Morey Management Group

Chairman’s Award
Todd Boltin – Variety Attractions
Fran Romeo – Romeo Entertainment Group

Industry Gains Leiper’s Fork Venue

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The barn loft can accommodate up to 75 guests for a seated dinner and up to 125 guests for less formal mixers, while the venue itself can accommodate groups of 250 plus.

Southall Eden located in the artsy Leiper’s Fork community about 30 minutes from Music Row will soon have a new venue for music industry events. “Everyone knows and loves Puckett’s and Green’s Grocery,” says owner Shannon O’Kelley. “But there is a demand for a venue with a larger capacity. Having five acres and several structures on the property allows us to cater to larger crowds, as well as offer an outdoor atmosphere for those who want it.” Southall Eden features a historic barn with open renovated loft and more. www.southalleden.com

Lady A Ties For Lead In American Music Awards Nominations

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Lady Antebellum scored five nominations for the American Music Awards when they were revealed this morning (10/12). The group shares the most nominations with Eminem going into the Nov. 21 show at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

Showing the true cross-genre diversity of the Capitol Nashville trio, Lady Antebellum is up for Favorite Band, Duo or Group in the Pop/Rock, and Country categories; Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist; Favorite Country Album; and T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist.

Other multiple country nominees include Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood with two apiece. Following the lead is Justin Bieber with four nominations, and B.o.B., Katy Perry, Ke$ha and Usher with three each.

For the fourth year, winners will be determined by online voting at www.amavote.com and ama.abc.com. Fans will be able to vote for the T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award via T-Mobile text messaging or at ama.abc.com.

dick clark productions will air a live red carpet digital pre-show hosted by Danny Gokey, Jennette McCurdy, Lance Bass and Whitney Port from the 2010 AMA Coke Red Carpet available on ABC.com and USTREAM.tv.

American Music Awards® nominees were selected from BigChampagne’s Ultimate Chart which accounts for sales, media, internet streaming, social network activity and more.

COUNTRY MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley
Favorite Female Artist: Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Zac Brown Band, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album: Jason Aldean Wide Open; Lady Antebellum Need You Now; Carrie Underwood Play On

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist: Casting Crowns, MercyMe, TobyMac

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Justin Bieber
Eminem
Ke$ha
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry

POP or ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: Justin Bieber, Eminem, Usher
Favorite Female Artist: Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: The Black Eyed Peas, Lady Antebellum, Train
Favorite Album: Justin Bieber My World 2.0; Eminem Recovery; Katy Perry Teenage Dream

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: B.o.B., Drake, Eminem
Favorite Album: B.o.B. B.o.B. Presents; Drake Thank Me Later; Eminem Recovery

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Usher
Favorite Female Artist: Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Sade
Favorite Album: Alicia Keys The Element of Freedom; Sade Soldier of Love; Usher Raymond v. Raymond

SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album: AC/DC Iron Man 2; Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers; The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Muse, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Michael Buble, Lady Antebellum, Train

LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias, Shakira

T-Mobile BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST NOMINATIONS
B.o.B
Justin Bieber
Taio Cruz
Jason Derulo
Ke$ha
Lady Antebellum
Travie McCoy
Mike Posner

Loretta Lynn Saluted

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A young Loretta Lynn. Click to read more about her from the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The 50th anniversary of Loretta Lynn’s musical career continues this evening with an all-star concert at the Ryman Auditorium.

Billed as a “Grammy Salute to Country Music Honoring Loretta Lynn,” the gala is being staged by The Recording Academy. The organization will present her with its President’s Merit Award during the event.

Scheduled to appear are Garth Brooks, Martina McBride, Kid Rock, Gretchen Wilson, Jack White, Lee Ann Womack and others. Reba McEntire will also perform, as well as host the show.

Loretta Lynn’s first single was issued in 1960. The 50th anniversary celebration of that event began on January 31st when the Recording Academy presented her with its Lifetime Achievement Award. In June, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was chosen for preservation within the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.

Loretta Lynn

On July 3, she reopened her Hurricane Mills tourist attraction in Dickson County, TN. It had been damaged by May’s flood. On September 24, an invitation-only audience traveled there for a “home town” 50th anniversary celebration. At it, both the Academy of Country Music and Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. presented her with their Lifetime Achievement awards. BMI gave the icon an award commemorating her 50 years in the country-music industry.

The year-long celebration will be capped with a Columbia Records tribute CD, to be issued on November 9. Titled Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn, the CD features McBride, Womack, White, McEntire, Wilson and Kid Rock, as well as recordings of her songs by Faith Hill, Lucinda Williams, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Steve Earle & Allison Moorer and Paramore. Loretta Lynn recorded the title tune as a trio with Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow. It is the collection’s first single.

Dierks Bentley, Trace Adkins Plan Nashville Fundraisers

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Dierks Bentley

The talent keeps piling up for Dierks Bentley’s “Miles & Music for Kids” celebrity motorcycle ride and benefit concert, taking place Sunday, Oct. 17 in Nashville. Joining already announced Miranda Lambert and Jerrod Niemann, are Luke Bryan, Heidi Newfield, Del McCoury and Laura Bell Bundy.

The hour-long motorcycle ride will kick off at the Harley-Davidson of Columbia, TN, and end at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville for the star-studded concert.

Tickets for the family-friendly event are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Tickets for the ride, concert and commemorative T-shirt are $50, or $20 for the concert only. Special VIP packages are also available. Sponsored by Nationwide Insurance, proceeds from the Nashville event will benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

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Trace Adkins

Trace Adkins will perform an intimate concert at Nashville’s Hard Rock Cafe to benefit Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit organization that brings live music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. The show on Mon., Oct. 25 is part of MOC’s Month of Music initiative, a series of events in New York, Nashville, and Miami during the month of October. Tickets are on sale at www.TicketAlternative.com. Tickets start at $25 and VIP packages are available.

Adkins also has plans to travel to the Middle East to visit and perform for troops on his third USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour.

Industry Items: Signing, Hiring, Lifenotes

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Pictured l to r: Due West’s Brad Hull, Catapult’s Scott Whitehead, DW's Tim Gates, DW's Matt Lopez, and Nancy Tunick of Catapult Management and GrassRoots Promotion.

Emerging group Due West has signed with Catapult Management, in a co-venture with GrassRoots Promotion, for artist management. The Black River Music Group band is currently working its debut single for the label, “The Bible and the Belt.”

Also at Black River, Emily Hungate has joined the team in the newly created position of Director of Business Operations. She will oversee financial operations, accounting, royalty and licensing administration, and mechanical licensing for film and television. She will report
directly to the Chief Operating Officer, Gordon Kerr. Hungate previously worked as the Manager for Finance and Business Affairs at Dualtone Music Group. She also coordinated special events for Festival Miami and holds a Masters of Music in Music Business and Entertainment Industries from the University of Miami.

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Condolences to Sony Music Nashville Promotion Vice President Skip Bishop and his family on yesterday’s (10/11) unexpected passing of his mother Grace Bishop. She was a resident of Alabama. No further information is available at this time. Services are pending, and we will share additional information as it becomes available.

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Paisley To Offer “Hits Alive”

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Brad Paisley, known for pulling pranks on his opening acts, throws biscuits at Easton Corbin onstage.

Brad Paisley is busy selling out shows on his H2O World Tour, and soon fans will be able to take home a piece of the action. Paisley is the latest artist planning a fourth quarter release of a greatest hits packages, which will include tracks from the studio, as well as live songs from his tour. The two-disc set, Hits Alive, is due from Arista Nashville on Nov. 2.

Paisley’s successful H2O World Tour presented by Chevy just wrapped a Canadian run of four sold-out shows and topped it off in Grand Forks, ND over the weekend with another sold-out night. The popular “Water World Stage” with Easton Corbin, Steel Magnolia and Josh Thompson finished its run on the tour a couple of weeks ago, but not before each act was pranked by Paisley and crew. Take a look at the video below.

Darius Rucker and Justin Moore will continue with the tour as special guests. Dates are scheduled through Nov. 20, including this weekend’s Concert For The Coast in Gulf Shores, Ala. to bring economic relief to the region. Chevy is title sponsor for the tour with Skinny Water continuing as support sponsor.

Gator Michaels Named GM For Davis Music Group

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Gator Michaels

Longtime label executive Gator Michaels is setting up shop as General Manager of the newly established Davis Music Group. Started by Texas based entrepreneur Jim L. Davis, the company will offer artist development, management, publishing and production services.

The first artists signed to Davis Music Group are singer-songwriter Jacob Lyda and Texas artist Kelly Kenning. Joining Michaels in the Nashville offices are Management/Marketing Directors Ashley Jennings and Mallory Opheim, handling day-to-day for Kenning and Lyda, respectively.

“Davis Music Group is a full-service artist development and publishing company,” explains Michaels. “Our goal is to develop our roster of acts to their highest potential, assisting in all areas of their career. We will find them the right producer, the right songs, the right images and ultimately, find the right home for their music.”

“I am extremely excited to open our doors in Nashville, Tennessee,” says Davis. “We have a talented and passionate team of industry professionals and we are eager to get started in the development of such amazing talent.”

Additional staff and roster announcements will be made at a later date.

Contact information:
Davis Music Group
1222 16th Ave. S., Suite 24
Nashville, TN 37212

Office Phone: 615-873-1224
Fax line: 615-873-1230

Gator Michaels, gmichaels@davismusicgroup.com
Ashley Jennings, ajennings@davismusicgroup.com
Mallory Opheim, mopheim@davismusicgroup.com