In a departure from the usual format for Country Radio Seminar, all of the panels at the 2011 conference will be moderated by the same group of country radio veterans.
The five individuals chosen by the CRB Board of Directors as the inaugural class of CRS moderators are Charlie Cook (McVay Media), Erica Farber (The Farber Connection, LLC), Dan Halyburton (McVay Media), Lon Helton (Country Aircheck) and Charlie Morgan (Emmis Broadcasting).
This group will share the responsibility of overseeing and directing 17 different educational panels over three days at CRS 2011, to be held March 2-4, 2011, at the Nashville Convention Center.
“In making this unprecedented change in our seminar, the vision of Country Radio Broadcasters was to implement a team of moderators who possess the specialized skills to draw the best from our panelists and audience participants,” says CRB Executive Director Bill Mayne. “We feel that this is the best way to encourage open dialogue and useful ‘take away’ information from each session. Our goal is to provide each participant with the necessary tools to increase revenue, increase ratings and advance their career.”
Looking forward, CRB plans to recruit a pool of at least 20 individuals to choose from to assemble each year’s class of moderators.
In the past two years, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has implemented several changes for CRS, including a digital liners program, the CRS 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, and a $99 unemployment registration rate. For details visit www.CRB.org.
Trailer Choir
/by ProgrammerPlaylistTrailer Choir has long been known for its energetic live shows, so it’s only appropriate the group’s latest single was ‘born’ at a concert. “Shakin’ That Tailgate” is the result of lead vocalist Butter having a chance meeting backstage with artist/writer Brady Seals.
“We had just arrived backstage for our performance at KBWF’s 2009 Beach Ball Free For All,” Butter recalls. “Brady was just finishing his last song on stage and I was like ‘damn, that’s Brady Seals.’ I’ve loved everything this guy has done. So I bum rushed him like a frantic groupie as he walked offstage, introduced myself and asked him if he had any old songs sitting around the garage that might work for us.
“The very next morning he emailed me 10 songs to check out. I kept coming back to this song called ‘Bonnie’ because of a phrase I kept saying over and over in my head—’shakin’ that tailgate.’ I came up with a rough verse and chorus melody and called him, and after I got over the fact that I was actually talking to Brady Seals on the phone, I proposed my idea to make ‘shakin’ that tailgate’ a song. He said ‘I’m in,’ and two days later we gave birth to a 6 pound 3 ounce little baby song called ‘Shakin’ That Tailgate’.”
“Shakin’ That Tailgate” is the latest single from the trio’s Show Dog-Universal Music debut CD Tailgate which shows off Butter and vocal partners, the lovely Crystal and the 382-pound guy in overalls, Big Vinny.
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Luke Bryan Scores Back-to-Back Gold
/by Sarah SkatesIn the last nine months, Bryan has been at the top of his career game. He celebrated his first No. 1 with “Do I,” which was Gold® certified. Then he had a two-week run at No. 1 with “Rain Is A Good Thing.”
Bryan was also named the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Artist and Top New Solo Vocalist, both fan-voted, and won a CMT trophy for the fan-voted USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of The Year for “Do I.” The Georgia native also received Teen Choice Award nominations for Male Country Artist and Country Album.
Bryan will hit the road on Jason Aldean’s Wide Open Tour this fall.
Dolly Heads Back To The Big Screen
/by Sarah SkatesParton has previously starred in Steel Magnolias, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and the Academy Award-nominated 9-5.
“I’m really happy to be doing a movie with Queen Latifah,” she says. “I really like her and have often thought we would be fun together. Even though we play rivals in the movie, I’m sure we’ll have our fun behind the scenes. I’m so happy to be doing a movie about music—especially happy because it’s Gospel music which I grew up singing and loving.”
Todd Graff (Camp, Bandslam, Used People) wrote the screenplay and will direct. Warner Bros.-based Alcon Entertainment (Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove) will finance and produce along with Farrell Paura Productions and O.N.C. Entertainment.
Marty Stuart’s “Ghost Train” Rides Today
/by Sarah SkatesTonight at 6:30 PM Stuart will make an appearance at Davis-Kidd Booksellers to unveil The Art of Country Music, an in-store display featuring vintage photographs and country memorabilia from his world-class personal collection, as well as his selection of the best country music books and albums. He’ll also discuss and sign copies of his new project.
For more on Stuart’s Ghost Train, check out this Nashville Scene article.
Walden’s Puddle Palooza Gets Wet
/by admin(L-R) Lane Brody and John Anderson greet the crowd. Photo: izzynashville.com
Promo Update: Big Machine; Quarterback
/by Sarah SkatesKris Lamb
Big Machine Label Group has named Mandy McCormack National Director, Radio Marketing, and added Kris Lamb to fill her former West Coast Regional post.
In the newly-created role, McCormack will work with Sr. Director, New Media & National Promotion Strategy John Zarling in managing national promotion campaigns for artists on the Big Machine and Valory rosters. McCormack has been on the Big Machine team since 2005 and handled promotion in the Midwest, Southwest and West.
Mandy McCormack
Lamb most recently held the West Coast role at Lyric Street Records where he served for five years. His track record also includes time at KMLE/Phoenix. As the West Coast Regional, Promotion & Marketing, he will report to Big Machine Records VP/Promotion Jack Purcell. “He’s an airplay assassin to the ‘nth degree and rounds out the label group’s west coast airplay trio now known as: Loss, Lamb & Lewis with the motto…’play me or your PPM dies’,” says Purcell.
McCormack will remain based in Los Angeles and can be reached at mandy.mccormack@bigmachinemail.com and 615-419-1513. Lamb will be based in Phoenix and begins with the label today (8/23). Contact him at kris.lamb@bigmachinemail.com and at 615-418-0580.
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Quarterback Records has hired Bill Lubitz as Director of Promotion, West Coast/Southwest, effective today. “When we started talking with Bill we quickly realized he is the perfect addition to Quarterback’s team,” says Quartback head Chris Allums.
Lubitz comes to Quarterback after a stint with Stoney Creek Records, handling the west coast for the launch of that imprint. He is a 10-year radio veteran, most recently serving as Music Director with Clear Channel’s KWNR in Las Vegas. Lubitz is based in Las Vegas and can be reached at billlubitz@quarterbackrecords.com or 702-580-6886.
Chesney Shares Details of Deluxe Edition
/by Sarah SkatesThe expanded set’s CD includes two bonus tracks and an in-depth conversation with Chesney about each of the songs. The DVD’s half-hour of content includes a thank you from Kenny to the fans, and a video cut by cut on each of the 13 tracks on the Deluxe Edition. Quantities of the deluxe edition will be limited.
The album’s lead single, “The Boys of Fall,” is at No. 3 on MusicRow’s Country Breakout Chart and is available at all digital retailers.
Hemingway’s Whiskey – Deluxe Edition
1. The Boys of Fall
2. Live A Little
3. Coastal
4. You And Tequila (featuring Grace Potter)
5. Seven Days
6. Small Y’all (Duet with George Jones)
7. Where I Grew Up
8. Reality
9. Round And Round
10. Somewhere With You
11. Hemingway’s Whiskey
12. Ain’t Ever Going Back Again (Bonus Track)
13. I Didn’t Get Here Alone (Bonus Track)
The Country Network To Air Via Sinclair
/by Sarah SkatesTCN and Sinclair have entered into an agreement to launch TCN’s star-hosted music video programming on the broadcast digital tier in most of Sinclair’s markets. Sinclair is one of the nation’s largest broadcast groups, with 58 stations in 35 markets covering 22% of the U.S. television households. TCN will launch in October in 28 Sinclair markets reaching 17% of the country, with the remaining Sinclair markets expected to come on board by early 2011.
TCN founder and CEO Warren Hansen says several more agreements are in the works, and should be announced in the near future.
TCN is dedicated exclusively to airing country music videos, with the slogan “all Country Music, all the time.” The outlet is already streaming live.
Stars At Christmas 4 Kids and Buds-N-Suds Benefits
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Niemann will join previously announced artists Lee Brice, Stoney LaRue, Sixwire with special guest Keith Anderson, Ira Dean, James Wesley, Coldwater Jane, and performance painter Rachel Kice.
Advance concert tickets can be purchased at www.budsnsuds.com at a discounted price of $15, or on the day-of show for $20. VIP tickets are available online for a $60 donation.
Another Buds-n-Suds event is set for Aug. 28. The Charity Canoe Trip at Foggy Bottom Canoe Rentals in Kingston Springs, TN will benefit the MusiCares Nashville Flood Relief Fund. Cost is $30/individual or $55/couple. Price includes canoe, lunch and commemorative T-shirt. Details and reservations by contacting Karen Light at hrtoflight@gmail.com.
One Group of Moderators For All CRS Panels
/by Sarah SkatesThe five individuals chosen by the CRB Board of Directors as the inaugural class of CRS moderators are Charlie Cook (McVay Media), Erica Farber (The Farber Connection, LLC), Dan Halyburton (McVay Media), Lon Helton (Country Aircheck) and Charlie Morgan (Emmis Broadcasting).
This group will share the responsibility of overseeing and directing 17 different educational panels over three days at CRS 2011, to be held March 2-4, 2011, at the Nashville Convention Center.
“In making this unprecedented change in our seminar, the vision of Country Radio Broadcasters was to implement a team of moderators who possess the specialized skills to draw the best from our panelists and audience participants,” says CRB Executive Director Bill Mayne. “We feel that this is the best way to encourage open dialogue and useful ‘take away’ information from each session. Our goal is to provide each participant with the necessary tools to increase revenue, increase ratings and advance their career.”
Looking forward, CRB plans to recruit a pool of at least 20 individuals to choose from to assemble each year’s class of moderators.
In the past two years, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has implemented several changes for CRS, including a digital liners program, the CRS 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, and a $99 unemployment registration rate. For details visit www.CRB.org.