RADIO NEWS
West Texas Broadcasting’s KKCN/San Angelo, TX has named DK Pierce for music and programming duties, following the departures of Alex Hart and Tracy Scott. Pierce comes to the station from KOMG/Springfield, MO and he also spent time with KTST in Oklahoma City. Call times are Tuesdays from 10-12 central and you can reach him at dkpierce@westtexasbroadcasting.com.
Top: James Otto (center) visits with Kay Manley (L) and Dave Kelly (R) of WGKX before his show in Memphis for "KIX on Beale." Bottom: (L-R): KSCS/Dallas PD Chris Huff and Frankie Ballard.
SPIN ZONE
Keith Urban’s “I’m In” arrived at No. 1 last week after only eight weeks on the CountryBreakout chart, and maintains its hold on the top spot for a second consecutive week with a gain of 101 spins. Most of the Top 10 records, in fact, are younger than 20 weeks. While it’s not uncommon for a song to move quickly up the chart, it is pretty rare to see one reach No. 1 in 10 weeks or less. Not surprisingly, this isn’t Urban’s first time to achieve this feat: “Kiss A Girl,” “Tonight I Wanna Cry,” and “Days Go By” were all 10 week-or-less trips to No. 1.
Another superstar who has managed quick runs to No. 1 is Toby Keith, who has two No. 1 singles (“She Never Cried In Front Of Me,” “As Good As I Once Was”) under the 10 week mark, and at least six more that made it in 11 or 12. His latest, “Trailerhood” might be another, considering its rise to No. 25 in five weeks. Others with multiple fast-rising No. 1s include Lady Antebellum (current single “Our Kind Of Love” is No. 8 after seven weeks), Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks and George Strait.
Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” and Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus Take The Wheel” are tied for the fastest rising female single in chart history at nine weeks, followed by Faith Hill’s “Mississippi Girl” and Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman” at 10 weeks. Hill’s husband Tim McGraw is the current chart record-holder, as his world-conquering “Live Like You Were Dying” rocketed to No. 1 in seven short weeks.
Biggest debut of the week goes to George Strait’s “The Breath You Take” which lands at No. 52. Others making first appearances include Darren Kozelsky’s “Somebody Find Me A Preacher” (No. 66), Joe Nichols’ “The Shape I’m In” (No. 69), Randy Rogers Band’s “Too Late For Goodbye” (No. 71), and Chelsea Field’s “Things I Should’ve Said” (No. 74).
Along with our new chart download format this week, we have expanded the chart to include 80 titles. As a result, Charlie Allen, James Wesley, Sean Hogan, The Springs, and Nathan Lee Jackson all get first week recognition.
Frozen Playlists: KBOE, KJAM, KYKX, WDHR, WHWK
Upcoming Singles: Going For Adds
July 12
Stealing Angels/He Better Be Dead/Skyville/Nine North
Thompson Square/Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not/Stoney Creek
George Strait/The Breath You Take/MCA
Jessie James/Boys In The Summer/Mercury
Train/Hey, Soul Sister/Columbia/BNA
July 19
Chris Young/Voices/RCA
Joe Nichols/The Shape I’m In/Show Dog – Universal
David Adam Byrnes/Sweet Distraction/Better Angels
• • • • •
New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
George Strait/The Breath You Take/MCA — 52
Darren Kozelsky/Somebody Find Me a Preacher/Major 7th/Spinville — 66
Joe Nichols/The Shape I’m In/Show Dog – Universal — 69
Randy Rogers Band/Too Late For Goodbye/MCA — 71
Chelsea Field/Things I Should Have Said/Moxy Records — 74
Charlie Allen/Grandpa’s Recipe/River Run — 76
James Wesley/Real/Broken Bow — 77
Sean Hogan/Suck It Up/Lakeland Heart — 78
The Springs/Summer All Year Long/CFC — 79
Nathan Lee Jackson/Inside — 80
Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Darius Rucker/Come Back Song/Capitol — 342
George Strait/The Breath You Take/MCA — 300
Toby Keith/Trailerhood/Show Dog – Universal — 268
Billy Currington/Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer/Mercury — 264
The Band Perry/If I Die Young/Republic Nashville — 257
On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Reba/Turn On The Radio/Starstruck/Valory — 220
Braden Gray/I’m Not Hungover/ATP Records — 218
Sonny Marshall/Wanna Be Like Him/Eddie One Records — 199
Chuck Wicks/Hold That Thought/RCA — 182
Jimmy White and Jonell Mosser/Just What I Need/Tone Box Records — 182
Two Week Most Added*
Artist/song/label — New adds
George Strait/The Breath You Take/MCA — 23
Reba/Turn On The Radio/Valory — 18
Joe Nichols/The Shape I’m In/Show Dog – Universal — 16
Darius Rucker/Come Back Song/Capitol — 16
Total adds rec’d over two weeks
New Singles, Albums, Artists
/by Sarah SkatesNew Curb artist Dylan Robinson shared a backstage moment with Neal McCoy and basketball great Karl Malone, after he joined McCoy onstage in Branson.
A new album from Reba is expected this fall. The first single from the Starstruck/Valory album, “Turn On Your Radio,” launched this week.
The lead single from Kenny Chesney’s latest album debuts today. “Boys of Fall” is an ode to high school football written by Casey Beathard and Dave Tumbill. Chesney’s album Hemingway’s Whiskey will be out Sept. 28.
Randy Rogers Band’s Burning The Day will be released Aug. 24 via MCA Nashville. Also coming out that day, the debut from Warner Music Nashville artist Chris August.
Joe Nichols turned to some trusted hitmakers for his new single, “The Shape I’m In.” It was written by Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip, aka the “Peach Pickers,” who also penned his recent three-week No. 1 “Gimmie That Girl.”
Josh Kelley’s debut single for MCA, “Georgia Clay,” goes for adds Aug. 9.
“King Me” is the new single from ACM award-winner Dave Gibson. The accompanying video was filmed in Goodlettsville, Tennessee at an old country store. This song is one of many Gibson has penned with Craig Monday.
Foster & Lloyd (Radney Foster and Bill Lloyd) are working on a new album.
Nashville rock band American Bang will release their self-titled major-label debut album on Reprise Records August 31. Produced in Music City by Bob Rock, the album’s lead single “Wild & Young” is out now.
Niemann’s Debut Out Tomorrow
/by Sarah SkatesFor those anxious to hear more from Niemann, the new album Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury is streaming in its entirety at www.JerrodNiemannOfficial.com, where it is also available for pre-order. And Nashvillians can join him tonight (7/12) for the free and open CD Release Party at The Basement. Doors at 6:30 PM, showtime at 7 PM sharp.
The album’s 20 tracks include twelve songs, and eight “personality-packed skits.” Niemann has writing credits on ten of the songs.
Walmart’s Soundcheck Risers program is spotlighting Niemann with exclusive video content, including an interview and performance footage, airing in stores and online.
Niemann spent the weekend near Austin, Texas performing at the AquaPalooza 2010 Signature Event, headlined by Brad Paisley. The free lakeside concert welcomed thousands of fans watching from their boats.
In September, Niemann is set to hit the road on Gary Allan‘s Get Off on the Pain Tour, which also features Randy Houser.
David Adam Byrnes
/by ProgrammerPlaylistBetter Angels Music
“Sweet Distraction” is the country radio debut for David Adam Byrnes, and it goes for adds Monday, July 19. The song was written by Andi Zack and Better Angels writer Josh Thompson (Columbia Nashville) and produced by industry veteran Rob Rappaport and Tom Drenon for Better Angels Music.
Born and raised in Sherwood, Arkansas, Byrnes has had the dream of being a country singer since his parents took him to his first George Strait concert. By the time he reached high school, he had the opportunity to be one of the opening acts for Hank Williams Jr., among others. After selling out local clubs in Arkansas such as the Hollywood Country Club, Bad Bob’s, and The Rock City Lounge, his name has become known across the state.
To quote one of Byrnes’ songs, “he loves a bar room band, has worn a cowboy hat, cranks his music up loud, loves his family, respects his country, has known heartache, has been called a backwoods redneck…” That should give listeners a little clue as to who he is musically and personally.
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People.com Gets Scoop On Underwood Wedding
/by Sarah SkatesThe bride’s Chantily lace gown was designed by Monique Lhuillier, who also designed the bridesmaids’ dresses.
About 250 guests were in attendance.
Big Kenny Sings (and Works) For Africa
/by contributorBig Kenny has created a new anthem celebrating the continent’s first-ever World Cup. “Heart Of Africa” will have its debut at a special concert in Nairobi which will benefit the UN World Food Programme.
“Big Kenny was an excellent choice to write this song and perform it as he is regarded as a true humanitarian, as his previous work in the Sudan and Uganda bear testament,” said Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, owner of the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden of Out of Africa fame. “His songs are uplifting, which is certainly what we needed for the occasion of Africa staging its first World Cup. Big Kenny underscores the diverse nature of everyone who finds a home in the heart of Africa.”
Because of his ongoing commitment to children in need (particularly in Africa), Big Kenny wanted to see the UN World Food Program in action. To fully understand the importance of the WFP school meals program, the singer/songwriter rolled up his sleeves and helped feed children at the Mathare Community Outreach School.
“We’re gratified that Big Kenny took the time to come to Nairobi to support our work.” said Rose Ogola, WFP Public Information Officer in Kenya. “Hungry children cannot learn effectively. By providing them with nutritious food, they learn better and have a fighting chance to break the circle of poverty. We’re grateful that Big Kenny helped raise awareness for our school meals programs which assist the most vulnerable among us: our children.”
Big Kenny will debut “Heart Of Africa,” a song he co-wrote with Damien Horne, on July 11th – right before the World Cup Final, at a benefit concert for the UN World Food Programme staged at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. The “Heart Of Africa” studio recording with Horne will be available for sale on www.bigkenny.tv shortly after it is debuted in Nairobi.
“Big Kenny was an inspired choice to write “Heart Of Africa,” said event Executive Producer David Clark, CEO of David Clark Cause, and creator of President Mandela’s “46664” initiative. “He is probably the only American country music star who actively promotes causes in Africa; his recent work in Sudan to help build the Kunyuk Girls School and support for the Children’s choir from Uganda are proof enough. This song Big Kenny has created is a true anthem that all Africans can be proud of.”
The World Cup Celebration will take place on Sunday, July 11, and will set the stage for a future star-studded “Heart Of Africa” benefit concert hosted by Big Kenny and featuring world-renowned performers.
Ash Street Signs With Bluewater For Admin.
/by contributorBluewater Music has announced the signing of a worldwide administration and creative placement agreement with Ash Street Music. Ash Street’s extensive catalog includes songs penned by Monty Holmes, Greg Crowe, Ronnie Laws and Andi Zack, as well as singles from George Strait, Randy Travis, Josh Thompson and Will Hoge.
(l-r) Peter Roselli, Bluewater COO; Tom Gould & June McHugh, Ash Street co-owners; Rob Baker, Ash Street attorney.
Ride For a Cure and More Friday News
/by contributorThe 4th Annual Ride for a Cure will be held this Sunday, July 11. The event kicks off with registration and live music from 8:00 AM-10:00 AM at the Tin Roof on Demonbreun Street. Artists performing at the Tin Roof include Brett Eldredge, Randy Montana and Cali Rodi. The ride will leave Nashville at 10:30 AM and head south to Harley-Davidson Columbia (I-65 & Exit 46). For non-riders, gates in Columbia open at 10:30 a.m. The party will continue once the riders arrive around noon, when Little Big Town takes the stage for an afternoon jam. Scheduled to appear are Luke Bryan, Josh Thompson, the Band Perry, Randy Houser and Storme Warren. Tickets are $300 for VIP, $35 for riders and $20 jam only. For more information visit www.nashvillerideforacure.com.
Republic Nashville’s The Band Perry will release their first album on October 5. The self-titled album will contain the trio‘s current single, “If I Die Young,” Written by the band, “If I Die Young” is now available on the trio’s self-titled EP, released in April and available through all major online music sites. “The song is The Band Perry’s second single for Republic Nashville. Their debut single, “Hip To My Heart,” was a Top Twenty hit. The video for “If I Die Young,” directed by David McClister, (Lady Antebellum, LeAnn Rimes), was shot at Nashville’s historic Two Rivers Mansion. In between summertime tour dates opening for such artists as Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson and Zac Brown Band, the band is busy putting the finishing touches on their debut album.
Curb Records artist Lee Brice has scored his first Top 10 single with “Love Like Crazy,” the title track to his just released debut CD. While the recording artist is no stranger to hit songs from a songwriter’s perspective (he penned Garth Brooks’ “More Than a Memory,” and Tim McGraw’s “Still”), Brice says it’s an entirely different feeling when you hit that section of the charts as a recording artist.
“When this song hit Top 20, I remember thinking, it just can’t get any better than this,” Brice said. “But it did. To have a song break through the Top 10 is just an incredible feeling. I hope I get to experience what a Top 5 feels like!”
Kenny Chesney and The Steve Miller Band take the stage for Friday night’s premiere of the newest installment of CMT’s hit series, Crossroads. Chesney says he never thought his life would bring him to a point where he would be performing with Miller.
“When I was in high school, I think all four years, and even into college, I know there was one CD that was a mainstay, and it was Steve Miller’s Greatest Hits. I listened to his music all the time and never thinkin’ my life was gonna turn out into a place where I would share the stage with him and sing with him…it’s really special.”
Venerable country hitmakers Restless Heart has teamed with Big Show Music Co. for management. The band, currently reunited with all its original members – Larry Stewart, John Dittrich, Paul Gregg, Dave Innis, and Greg Jennings – has racked up seven No. 1 hits and four gold albums throughout its 27-year career, crossing over from country with several pop and AC hits.
Big Show Music Co., owned by partners Al McManus and Jeff Lysyczyn, is located at 818 18th Ave. South, Third Floor, Nashville, TN 37203. For more information on Restless Heart visit www.RestlessHeartBand.com.
Congratulations to Curb Records A&R Music Consultant Kelly Lynn and BNA Recording artist Chris Janson who were married July 4th in Franklin. The small, private wedding took place on Panaroma Farms and included a performance by the groom.
“Nashville Sound” Engineer Bill Porter Passes
/by contributorChet Atkins (left) and Bill Porter at the mixing console
Bill Porter, the prolific sound engineer whose work was an integral part of what became known as the Nashville Sound, passed away in St. Louis, Missouri on Wednesday (7/7). He was 79.
After starting his career at Nashville’s WLAC, Porter went to work for RCA and producer Chet Atkins in 1959. He would work with Atkins for the next four years. Over the course of his lengthy career, Porter recorded more than 579 charting records, including 49 top 10s, 11 No. 1s and 37 Gold records and engineered hit after hit for artists including Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, the Browns, Boots Randolph and Al Hirt, to name a few. When asked by producer Owen Bradley how he achieved his winning studio sound, Atkins reportedly replied, “it was Bill Porter.”
In 1964, Porter moved from RCA to Columbia Records, where he spent six months before going to work for Fred Foster and his Monument label. At Monument, Porter perfected the sound that would bring Orbison a steady stream of hits, including “Only the Lonely,” “It’s Over,” “Running Scared,” and “Oh, Pretty Woman.”
Porter left Monument in 1966, moving to Las Vegas to manage United Recording of Nevada for audio engineering pioneer Bill Putnam of United Western Recorders in Los Angeles. When Presley’s Vegas sound engineer was unavailable for a show, Porter was called. He would serve as Presley’s live sound engineer until the singer’s death in 1977.
After finding some success as a music publisher, Porter was named director-at-large of the Country Music Association in 1972. For that organization, he prepared an instructional primer on sound techniques, describing microphones and their usage, loudspeaker types, audio mixers, and providing operating tips.
Over the years, Porter also worked with televangelist Jimmy Swaggart and engineered sessions with artists including Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross and Sammy Davis, Jr.
Despite never having graduated from college, Porter spent much of his later life in academia, co-writing the first college-level curriculum for audio engineering. His innovative techniques and are still taught in colleges and universities today.
In 1992, the TEC Foundation inducted Porter into their TEC Awards Hall of Fame, along with synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog and record producer Phil Ramone. In 2003, Porter won the William T. Kemper Award for Excellence in Teaching, and he was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the St. Louis chapter of the Audio Engineering Society.
Weekly Chart Report 7/09/10
/by FreemanRADIO NEWS
West Texas Broadcasting’s KKCN/San Angelo, TX has named DK Pierce for music and programming duties, following the departures of Alex Hart and Tracy Scott. Pierce comes to the station from KOMG/Springfield, MO and he also spent time with KTST in Oklahoma City. Call times are Tuesdays from 10-12 central and you can reach him at dkpierce@westtexasbroadcasting.com.
Top: James Otto (center) visits with Kay Manley (L) and Dave Kelly (R) of WGKX before his show in Memphis for "KIX on Beale." Bottom: (L-R): KSCS/Dallas PD Chris Huff and Frankie Ballard.
SPIN ZONE
Keith Urban’s “I’m In” arrived at No. 1 last week after only eight weeks on the CountryBreakout chart, and maintains its hold on the top spot for a second consecutive week with a gain of 101 spins. Most of the Top 10 records, in fact, are younger than 20 weeks. While it’s not uncommon for a song to move quickly up the chart, it is pretty rare to see one reach No. 1 in 10 weeks or less. Not surprisingly, this isn’t Urban’s first time to achieve this feat: “Kiss A Girl,” “Tonight I Wanna Cry,” and “Days Go By” were all 10 week-or-less trips to No. 1.
Another superstar who has managed quick runs to No. 1 is Toby Keith, who has two No. 1 singles (“She Never Cried In Front Of Me,” “As Good As I Once Was”) under the 10 week mark, and at least six more that made it in 11 or 12. His latest, “Trailerhood” might be another, considering its rise to No. 25 in five weeks. Others with multiple fast-rising No. 1s include Lady Antebellum (current single “Our Kind Of Love” is No. 8 after seven weeks), Rascal Flatts, Garth Brooks and George Strait.
Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” and Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus Take The Wheel” are tied for the fastest rising female single in chart history at nine weeks, followed by Faith Hill’s “Mississippi Girl” and Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman” at 10 weeks. Hill’s husband Tim McGraw is the current chart record-holder, as his world-conquering “Live Like You Were Dying” rocketed to No. 1 in seven short weeks.
Biggest debut of the week goes to George Strait’s “The Breath You Take” which lands at No. 52. Others making first appearances include Darren Kozelsky’s “Somebody Find Me A Preacher” (No. 66), Joe Nichols’ “The Shape I’m In” (No. 69), Randy Rogers Band’s “Too Late For Goodbye” (No. 71), and Chelsea Field’s “Things I Should’ve Said” (No. 74).
Along with our new chart download format this week, we have expanded the chart to include 80 titles. As a result, Charlie Allen, James Wesley, Sean Hogan, The Springs, and Nathan Lee Jackson all get first week recognition.
Frozen Playlists: KBOE, KJAM, KYKX, WDHR, WHWK
Upcoming Singles: Going For Adds
July 12
Stealing Angels/He Better Be Dead/Skyville/Nine North
Thompson Square/Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not/Stoney Creek
George Strait/The Breath You Take/MCA
Jessie James/Boys In The Summer/Mercury
Train/Hey, Soul Sister/Columbia/BNA
July 19
Chris Young/Voices/RCA
Joe Nichols/The Shape I’m In/Show Dog – Universal
David Adam Byrnes/Sweet Distraction/Better Angels
• • • • •
New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
George Strait/The Breath You Take/MCA — 52
Darren Kozelsky/Somebody Find Me a Preacher/Major 7th/Spinville — 66
Joe Nichols/The Shape I’m In/Show Dog – Universal — 69
Randy Rogers Band/Too Late For Goodbye/MCA — 71
Chelsea Field/Things I Should Have Said/Moxy Records — 74
Charlie Allen/Grandpa’s Recipe/River Run — 76
James Wesley/Real/Broken Bow — 77
Sean Hogan/Suck It Up/Lakeland Heart — 78
The Springs/Summer All Year Long/CFC — 79
Nathan Lee Jackson/Inside — 80
Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Darius Rucker/Come Back Song/Capitol — 342
George Strait/The Breath You Take/MCA — 300
Toby Keith/Trailerhood/Show Dog – Universal — 268
Billy Currington/Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer/Mercury — 264
The Band Perry/If I Die Young/Republic Nashville — 257
On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Reba/Turn On The Radio/Starstruck/Valory — 220
Braden Gray/I’m Not Hungover/ATP Records — 218
Sonny Marshall/Wanna Be Like Him/Eddie One Records — 199
Chuck Wicks/Hold That Thought/RCA — 182
Jimmy White and Jonell Mosser/Just What I Need/Tone Box Records — 182
Two Week Most Added*
Artist/song/label — New adds
George Strait/The Breath You Take/MCA — 23
Reba/Turn On The Radio/Valory — 18
Joe Nichols/The Shape I’m In/Show Dog – Universal — 16
Darius Rucker/Come Back Song/Capitol — 16
Total adds rec’d over two weeks
Putting Secondary Radio First
/by adminDiane Richey-Haupt
“In general what I’ve been seeing with some of the secondary stations,” says Diane Richey-Haupt, Owner of Diane Richey Promotions, “is different layers in the market. Many of the stations we deal with in an Activator or Indicator situation are highly consulted which makes it tough. On the MusicRow panel we find the stations are not as affected by consolidation, although it is true they are being asked to do more now than they did a few years ago. Thankfully, the stations remain passionate about listening to new music. New artists are having success and MusicRow seems to be popping them out ahead of where they come in on the Billboard or MediaBase charts. People/stations there are listening and making room for new music.”
“Right now I’m noticing the speed of the MusicRow chart has picked up and that is a good thing,” says Rick Kelly, VP Radio Marketing Marco Promotions. “On this week’s chart the average age of a record in the Top 5 is 14-15 weeks, probably because they are all really big acts and/or reactive records. But everything on the chart seems reasonably young and there are very few 40-week records. We are also seeing an interesting and heartening mix of independent and baby acts. The major heritage acts and superstars are still well represented, but the chart shows diversity.”
Rick Kelly
Songs played on major market radio are largely monitored while the smaller market station reports are submitted directly by programmers. “They are two different animals in a lot of ways,” says Kelly. “With a non-monitored chart, particularly a projected spin chart like MR, things seem to pick up steam more quickly. By the same token, on monitored charts, records that still appear to be growing can lose bullets. A song can have adds and positive spins, but be down in audience. People tend to have a knee jerk reaction and stay away from a record if it is un-bulleted, even though it might be growing or at least maintaining. Sometimes that microscope on every impression is not indicative of the health of a record.”
Richey-Haupt has championed secondary radio since forming her firm 25 years ago, but notes that, “living in a non-monitored world,” can present situations from time to time. Recently she found a few stations that possibly weren’t reporting some of the superstar artists they were playing. “It’s almost with an attitude of, ‘if they don’t call me then they don’t care,” she says. “I can’t imagine having a great sounding station and not playing some of these superstar artists–whether they call them or not.”
“There may be some stations out there under reporting for some reason,” says Kelly. “I haven’t encountered any. Maybe they don’t pay attention to some records because those records are not being brought to their attention.”
But Richey-Haupt asserts the good far outweighs the problems. “There’s only a handful of negative out there compared with a whole boatload of wonderful. The secondaries are where you find hugely passionate people that often have listened to the record even before you ask them about it.”
Kelly sums the attraction of secondary radio. “For an indie or a small label to succeed at monitored radio now seems to be a Herculean and near impossible task,” he says. “The secondary arena has been getting more crowded with people trying to break there because they realize how monumentally expensive it is when trying to break at the majors. It’s definitely easier to make inroads at secondary radio than mainstream.”