This just in from NSAI Communications Director Erin Burr – A Report on Tin Pan South – Day 2
(l-r): Gary Nicholson, Seth Walker and Jessi Alexander are absorbed in Jon Randall’s emotional song at 3rd & Lindsley.
How much talent is in Nashville during the 18th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank? The Listening Room hosted Andrew Dorff, Mark Irwin, Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins, who joked around with each other in between – and sometimes during – songs like “Before He Cheats,” “Here In The Real World,” “Watch The Wind Blow By” and “To Love Somebody.” Complimenting each other with harmonies and instrumental accompaniment, these guys seemed to be having
fun together. Rounding out the evening was a song Lady Antebellum took to #1,“Ne
ed You Now,” co-written by Kear. This show wasn’t just for music lovers; industry pros like ASCAP’s Anna Maki, Pat Rolfe, Jesse Willoughby and Mike Sistad, as well as Tin Pan South songwriters Bo Bice, Sage Keffer, Bobby Tomberlin and proud papa Steve Dorff, helped pack the house.
The theme at the 3rd & Lindsley shows last night was extraordinary musicianship. During the American Federation of Musicians show, the best in the business (keyboardist Bill Cuomo, guitarist Kenny Greenberg, guitarist Warner Hodges, drummer Craig Krampf and bassist Dave Pomeroy) posed as the all-star house band for Paris Delane and special guests Ashley Cleveland, Elio Giordiano and Dan Baird, to name a few. The core group has played on just about every record out there and has had songs in the movies Flashdance and Better Off Dead.
(l-r): The Hard Rock Café hosts tunesmiths Kelley Lovelace, Rivers Rutherford, Dave Berg and Regions Bank’s Lisa Harless, Lee Blank and Nick Stonestreet.
Next up was a round that made you feel like you were relaxing in your living room and that they were playing just for you. The cool vibe mixed with tons of onstage and crowd interaction was full of blues, country and charity (the show was dedicated to The John Jarrard Foundation). Each member seemed genuinely impressed with one another. “I want my fellas in my monitor so I can enjoy some hot-pickin,” said Gary Nicholson as the show began. After Jessi Alexander finished “The Climb,” her husband Jon Randall quipped, “This song was 15 weeks at #1, and all I got was this t-shirt.” A hitmaker in his own right, Randall sang the intense “Whiskey Lullaby” but kept his commentary light and joined his wife on a few tongue-in-cheek songs like “Drown Me” and “Let’s Get Trashed.” Nicholson performed a song he wrote with the late Stephen Bruton for the movie Crazy Heart. While he may be new to Nashville, Seth Walker certainly isn’t new to the music scene as he and Nicholson traded guitar solos throughout the night.
Rocker Bo Bice belts out a song during his round at Douglas Corner Café.
The Hard Rock Café was another hot spot that came alive with hit after hit. During the early show, Dallas Davidson (“Start A Band”), Brett Eldredge (“Ain’t Gotta Be Love”), Scotty Emerick (“Beer For My Horses”) and James T. Slater (“The High Cost of Living
”) jammed out to a packed audience. Behind every great artist, there’s a great songwriter, and Dave Berg (“Stupid Boy”), Kelley Lovelace (“He Didn’t Have To Be”) and Rivers Rutherford (“Real Good Man”) are some of the greatest. These guys took the stage for the late show, performing for local fans, as well as travelers from all across the country. Regions Bank’s Lisa Harless also made an appearance to introduce the group.
Douglas Corner Café’s Front Men In The Round show sold out quickly with American Idol favorite Bo Bice, Daryl Burgess, Greg Crowe and A.J. Masters. With their booming vocals and rockin’ rhythms, it’s no wonder the crowds were lined up down the street. These men have made their mark on the music scene with Faith Hill’s “Love Ain’t Like That” (Masters), Aaron Pritchett’s “Big Wheel,” the official song of the Tennessee Titans (Burgess) and “We’re Fired Up” (Crowe). Adding in the energetic and talented Bice (“Take The Country Outta Me”), who made the rounds supporting various writers every night, made for a stellar show!
Over at The Bluebird Café Pat Alger began his list of tunes with Kathy Mattea’s first #1, “Going, Gone,” and “You’re Gone,” which
(l-r) (Clockwise): Richard Leigh, Jon Vezner, Kathy Mattea and Pat Alger play to a full house at The Bluebird Café.
Garth Brooks recorded but Diamond Rio released. Coincidentally Jon Vezner also sang the tune “Where’ve You Been” that Garth performed the night he was discovered at The Bluebird Café and helped catapult Mattea’s career. She sang one of her biggest hits “18 Wheels And A Dozen Roses,” as well as an a cappella cover of “Now Is The Cool Of The Day,” which she recorded for her album Coal. Richard Leigh also upped the ante for the group with “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” and “The Greatest Man I Never Knew.” The audience was also treated to Allen Reynolds who joined the round for a tune. Though she didn’t perform, Lorrie Morgan attended to support and enjoy a great show.
The Rutledge welcomed Gary Burr, Victoria Shaw, Mark Hudson and a couple of special guests – Lila James and South of Eden. The night was a mix of songs and comedy, led primarily by the rainbow-bearded Hudson, whose list included “Livin’ On The Edge,” as well as a song co-written with Carole King called “The Reason.” When he wasn’t “napping” through Hudson’s lengthy – and hilarious – stories, Burr entertained the crowd with “Nothin’ ‘Bout Love Makes Sense,” “What Mattered Most” and “Love Said,” co-written with Richard Marx. The night’s leading lady, Shaw, showcased her songwriting talents during “The River,” I Love The Way You Love Me” and debuted a new tune. The group’s cohesiveness was apparent when they all took turns singing a song they co-wrote – Sarah Buxton’s “Outside My Window.”
Tin Pan South – Day 2 Wrapup
/by contributorThis just in from NSAI Communications Director Erin Burr – A Report on Tin Pan South – Day 2
(l-r): Gary Nicholson, Seth Walker and Jessi Alexander are absorbed in Jon Randall’s emotional song at 3rd & Lindsley.
How much talent is in Nashville during the 18th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank? The Listening Room hosted Andrew Dorff, Mark Irwin, Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins, who joked around with each other in between – and sometimes during – songs like “Before He Cheats,” “Here In The Real World,” “Watch The Wind Blow By” and “To Love Somebody.” Complimenting each other with harmonies and instrumental accompaniment, these guys seemed to be having
fun together. Rounding out the evening was a song Lady Antebellum took to #1,“Ne
ed You Now,” co-written by Kear. This show wasn’t just for music lovers; industry pros like ASCAP’s Anna Maki, Pat Rolfe, Jesse Willoughby and Mike Sistad, as well as Tin Pan South songwriters Bo Bice, Sage Keffer, Bobby Tomberlin and proud papa Steve Dorff, helped pack the house.
The theme at the 3rd & Lindsley shows last night was extraordinary musicianship. During the American Federation of Musicians show, the best in the business (keyboardist Bill Cuomo, guitarist Kenny Greenberg, guitarist Warner Hodges, drummer Craig Krampf and bassist Dave Pomeroy) posed as the all-star house band for Paris Delane and special guests Ashley Cleveland, Elio Giordiano and Dan Baird, to name a few. The core group has played on just about every record out there and has had songs in the movies Flashdance and Better Off Dead.
(l-r): The Hard Rock Café hosts tunesmiths Kelley Lovelace, Rivers Rutherford, Dave Berg and Regions Bank’s Lisa Harless, Lee Blank and Nick Stonestreet.
Next up was a round that made you feel like you were relaxing in your living room and that they were playing just for you. The cool vibe mixed with tons of onstage and crowd interaction was full of blues, country and charity (the show was dedicated to The John Jarrard Foundation). Each member seemed genuinely impressed with one another. “I want my fellas in my monitor so I can enjoy some hot-pickin,” said Gary Nicholson as the show began. After Jessi Alexander finished “The Climb,” her husband Jon Randall quipped, “This song was 15 weeks at #1, and all I got was this t-shirt.” A hitmaker in his own right, Randall sang the intense “Whiskey Lullaby” but kept his commentary light and joined his wife on a few tongue-in-cheek songs like “Drown Me” and “Let’s Get Trashed.” Nicholson performed a song he wrote with the late Stephen Bruton for the movie Crazy Heart. While he may be new to Nashville, Seth Walker certainly isn’t new to the music scene as he and Nicholson traded guitar solos throughout the night.
Rocker Bo Bice belts out a song during his round at Douglas Corner Café.
The Hard Rock Café was another hot spot that came alive with hit after hit. During the early show, Dallas Davidson (“Start A Band”), Brett Eldredge (“Ain’t Gotta Be Love”), Scotty Emerick (“Beer For My Horses”) and James T. Slater (“The High Cost of Living
”) jammed out to a packed audience. Behind every great artist, there’s a great songwriter, and Dave Berg (“Stupid Boy”), Kelley Lovelace (“He Didn’t Have To Be”) and Rivers Rutherford (“Real Good Man”) are some of the greatest. These guys took the stage for the late show, performing for local fans, as well as travelers from all across the country. Regions Bank’s Lisa Harless also made an appearance to introduce the group.
Douglas Corner Café’s Front Men In The Round show sold out quickly with American Idol favorite Bo Bice, Daryl Burgess, Greg Crowe and A.J. Masters. With their booming vocals and rockin’ rhythms, it’s no wonder the crowds were lined up down the street. These men have made their mark on the music scene with Faith Hill’s “Love Ain’t Like That” (Masters), Aaron Pritchett’s “Big Wheel,” the official song of the Tennessee Titans (Burgess) and “We’re Fired Up” (Crowe). Adding in the energetic and talented Bice (“Take The Country Outta Me”), who made the rounds supporting various writers every night, made for a stellar show!
Over at The Bluebird Café Pat Alger began his list of tunes with Kathy Mattea’s first #1, “Going, Gone,” and “You’re Gone,” which
(l-r) (Clockwise): Richard Leigh, Jon Vezner, Kathy Mattea and Pat Alger play to a full house at The Bluebird Café.
Garth Brooks recorded but Diamond Rio released. Coincidentally Jon Vezner also sang the tune “Where’ve You Been” that Garth performed the night he was discovered at The Bluebird Café and helped catapult Mattea’s career. She sang one of her biggest hits “18 Wheels And A Dozen Roses,” as well as an a cappella cover of “Now Is The Cool Of The Day,” which she recorded for her album Coal. Richard Leigh also upped the ante for the group with “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” and “The Greatest Man I Never Knew.” The audience was also treated to Allen Reynolds who joined the round for a tune. Though she didn’t perform, Lorrie Morgan attended to support and enjoy a great show.
The Rutledge welcomed Gary Burr, Victoria Shaw, Mark Hudson and a couple of special guests – Lila James and South of Eden. The night was a mix of songs and comedy, led primarily by the rainbow-bearded Hudson, whose list included “Livin’ On The Edge,” as well as a song co-written with Carole King called “The Reason.” When he wasn’t “napping” through Hudson’s lengthy – and hilarious – stories, Burr entertained the crowd with “Nothin’ ‘Bout Love Makes Sense,” “What Mattered Most” and “Love Said,” co-written with Richard Marx. The night’s leading lady, Shaw, showcased her songwriting talents during “The River,” I Love The Way You Love Me” and debuted a new tune. The group’s cohesiveness was apparent when they all took turns singing a song they co-wrote – Sarah Buxton’s “Outside My Window.”
Rare Country Music Footage Discovered
/by contributorHank Williams, Sr.
The Carter Family
The images, shot in pristine 16mm color film, capture the artists in performance and in rare candid moments. Highlights include Williams singing at a disc jockey convention in Nashville, Robbins playing guitar on a front lawn, Kitty Wells standing in front of her tour car and Travis preparing to board a small plane.
The newly recovered footage was shot by John Banks, part owner of radio station KRDU in Dinuba, CA while these artists were at the station and at his home. In addition to filming these artists in California, Banks took his 16mm camera to Nashville and captured many artists backstage during a convention of disc jockeys held in the early 1950s.
“There exists precious little footage of many of these artists shot so early in their careers,” says David Peck, President of Reelin’ In The Years Productions. “To now have pristine color film documenting Hank Williams just a few short years before his untimely death, is thrilling. This is an important piece of country music history.”
Ernest Tubb
Lefty Frizzell
The forgotten original 16mm color films had been in the garage of Banks’ widow Bernice until their recent discovery. The film has now been restored and transferred directly to digital
format, highlighting the richness of depth and color that 16mm film offered.
Another recent discovery by Reelin’ In The Years is 50 minutes of home movies from the Louisiana Hayride in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s featuring color 8mm footage of Johnny Cash, George Jones, Ray Price, Faron Young and Hawkshaw Hawkins, among others.
For more information and licensing inquiries visit www.reelinintheyears.com.
Chrysalis Acquires S1 Songs
/by contributorFSMG controls over 45,000 music copyrights including the catalogue of Sheryl Crow, the former Dreamworks Publishing catalogue – including “Leaving on a Jetplane,” and “Take Me Home Country Roads” (John Denver),
“Disco Inferno” (The Tramps) and “Somebody to Love” (Jefferson Airplane), “Superstar” (The Carpenters). Among the hits to have emerged from S1’s Nashville office are Easton Corbin’s “A Little More Country Than That,” Joey + Rory’s “Cheater Cheater,” Dierks Bentley’s “Feel That Fire” and Jake Owen’s “Eight Second Ride.”
As a result of the transaction, Chrysalis will manage music copyright assets worth in excess of $155 million. The acquisition positions Chrysalis as a significant partner for investors interested in stable music copyright assets.
The acquisition is being fully funded from Chrysalis’ existing facilities.
Bundy to ACM’s, Jewel at the Bluebird and More
/by contributorMercury Records artist Laura Bell Bundy is making plenty of noise with her rowdy debut single, “Giddy On Up,” and the folks at the Academy of Country Music have obviously caught the buzz. The Broadway veteran/country newcomer will perform the song on the upcoming ACM Awards, recreating the video’s frontier-town dance number.
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Valory Music Company’s Jewel will perform two shows at the Bluebird Café to benefit Project Clean Water, the charity she founded over a decade ago. The singer/songwriter will perform an acoustic set at 6:00 p.m. and at 9:00 p.m.
“I’m thrilled to be performing at the Bluebird and supporting a cause so dear to my heart, Project Clean Water,” says Jewel. “So many country songwriters I admire have performed at the café. It’s wonderful to perform some of my favorite compositions in such an intimate setting and help those in need at the same time.”
Tickets to the shows are available at the Bluebird Café’s website at www.bluebirdcafe.com.
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BNA superstar Kenny Chesney is getting ready to release his highly anticipated concert film, Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D, and he’ll visit The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on April 15 to promote it. Opening for a limited time on April 21 at close to 1000 3D theaters, the film chronicles Chesney’s high-energy stage show while offering behind the scenes footage and archival moments.
“It’s sorta strange to be going on The Tonight Show with a movie coming out,” Chesney says. “It’s very different, the idea of showing clips and talking about the experience of making this film, and it’s definitely getting me out of my comfort zone.”
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Country stars Dwight Yoakam and Tim McGraw will join Hollywood stars Mila Jovovich, William H. Macy, and Mary Steenburgen in the upcoming indie comedy film, Dirty Girl. Set in 1987 in Oklahoma, the film stars Juno Temple as a high schooler seeking the father she never knew. Helmed by first-time writer-director Abe Sylvia, Dirty Girl is currently shooting in Los Angeles.
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The Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band has been invited to play the main stage on the public infield at Pimlico Race Course as part of the 2010 Preakness InfieldFEST, prior to the running of the Preakness, the middle race of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown. Jason Michael Carroll will also be part of the festivities, playing on the second stage. Last year the Preakness drew over 121,000 people. More details are available here.
Jimmy Wayne Walks and Grills Out
/by contributorWayne began the walk on New Year’s Day, leaving Nashville on an icy cold morning to kick off an initiative he calls Meet Me Halfway. The singer was inspired to create the Meet Me Halfway campaign by the almost epidemic number of homeless teens in the US and the foster children who ‘age out’ of the system without any sort of support system. Wayne’s own childhood was spent in and out of foster and group homes, and at one time he was also homeless.
The halfway point will be marked be a celebration at the Hastings Record Store in Amarillo, where Wayne will share his experiences on the road, and the reasons he undertook the walk.
In other news, Wayne will be joining The Rick & Bubba Show and Bryan Foods for The Ultimate Bryan Neighborhood Grill-Out.
Potential contestants can submit their favorite Bryan Foods-related family memory to The Rick & Bubba Show website, www.rickandbubba.com/contests.php, by April 30. The winner will receive a neighborhood grill-out hosted by Wayne, who also will perform. Bryan grill masters will prepare the food, categorized as “southern grill-out fare.” Four runners-up also will be awarded a year supply of Bryan food products, T-shirts, aprons and more. Bryan Foods is making a large food donation to Wayne’s Meet Me Halfway project.
Gary Morris Joins New Frontier Touring
/by contributorMorris has recently completed two recording projects. The first is a recording of traditional hymns he sang as a boy in the Baptist Choir. The other project, Shine, is a contemporary mosaic of songs written and co-written by Morris and his son, Matt Morris, who is already a formidable force in pop music. Matt’s debut release, When Everything Breaks Open, recorded under the tutelage of his fellow former Mouseketeer, Justin Timberlake, is currently garnering critical acclaim.
The elder Morris’ new show will include his stirring rendition of “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserable, in addition to new music.
Responsible agent at New Frontier Touring will be Logan Bosemer. She can be reached at logan@newfrontiertouring.com or 615-321-6152.
CMA Offers Fontanel Mansion Tour
/by contributorAdditionally, Fontanel will donate $1 from the sale of each CMA attendee’s tour ticket to the CMA’s Keep the Music Playing charity, benefiting music programs in Metro Public Schools.
“This is a great opportunity for fans of country music to walk through the home of a living legend, and it’s a limited-time offer for CMA Fest attendees” said Marc Oswald, co-owner of Fontanel Mansion. “One of our intentions with the home, restaurant, hiking trails and music venue is to really engage our community, both our community of music fans and the local Nashville community, and partnering with the CMA is the perfect way to reach that goal.”
The $5.00 discount lowers admission to $14.00 for an adult and $4.00 for youth ages 6-17. Admission for children under age five is free. Tickets are limited and are being offered to CMA Music Fest attendees before sales are opened to the general public. All tickets must be purchased in advance in order to secure a tour. Fontanel Mansion will offer free round-trip shuttles from downtown Nashville for CMA Music Festival attendees. Tickets can be purchased beginning April 1, 2010 by visiting www.fontanelmansion.com.
Located less than 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, Fontanel Mansion boasts three stories, over 18 rooms, 13 bathrooms, five fireplaces, two kitchens, an indoor pool and even an indoor shooting range on 136 acres. The home and grounds have been the setting for numerous photo and video shoots, CMT’s top-rated Gone Country show and more.
Visitors to the Mansion can also enjoy a meal at The Farm House, a 140-seat restaurant that will showcase local produce, dairy and meats delivered from sustainable sources and neighboring farms.
“CMA Music Festival attendees are some of country music’s most dedicated fans, and many of them have traveled countless miles to get to the events that week,” added Oswald. “We’re anxious for them to come out and enjoy an experience never before available in Nashville.”
EMI/Universal Talks at an Impasse
/by contributorThe company will point to improvements in earnings and profit over the last year when seeking additional funds that will keep its Citigroup debt in good standing. It may also point to its five-year business plan that will demonstrate further cost-cutting measures and digital initiatives.
McClanahan Management Opens In Nashville
/by contributorMcClanahan brings 23 years of music business experience to the firm, most recently serving as VP of Marketing for Starstruck Entertainment, where she was involved in the careers of Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson.
McClanahan can be reached at 615.256.9678 or trishamcclanahan@me.com, 700 12th Avenue South, #608, Nashville TN 37203.
Tin Pan South 1st Day Wrapup
/by contributor(l-r): At The Rutledge, Ross Copperman, Tim Nichols, Patrick Davis and Steel Magnolia (Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones) entertain the crowd.
Big thanks to NSAI Communications Director Erin Burr for providing us with this wrapup of the first day of the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival.
The 18th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank officially kicked off last night with some high-caliber talent sharing their tunes and eliciting a few surprise guests.
(l-r): Chris Wallin, Steven Lee Olsen, Bruce Wallace, Roger Springer perform during the ole show at The Rutledge.
The ole – Majorly Indie show at The Rutledge Live Music Venue was a “family” affair with Creative Director Shane Barrett frequently playing guitar and Steven Lee Olsen (“Ordinary Angels”), Roger Springer (“Dancing In Circles”), Bruce Wallace (“Old Fashioned Girl”) and Chris Wallin (”Don’t Blink”) singing harmonies for each other. In the audience fellow songwriter Brian White (“Watching You”) and Emerson Drive’s Danik Dupelle showed their support while Rachel Proctor (“Where Would You Be”) and Rick Giles (“Prayin’ For Daylight”) hopped on stage for a round. During the break between shows Big Machine Records’ hot duo Steel Magnolia (“Keep On Lovin’ You”) surprised attendees of the 103 WKDF show by going outside to sign autographs. Regions Bank’s Lisa Harless gave an exciting introduction as the newly-engaged EMI writer Ross Copperman (“All She Wrote) prepared for his first tune. Tim Nichols (“Live Like You Were Dying”) then dished out some advice on women and why he writes so many songs for them: “I know that you have to pay attention, but after years and years of listening, I still have no idea…” before singing “I’ll Think Of A Reason Later” by Lee Ann Womack. Throughout the evening Patrick Davis gave several sweet shout-outs to his wife, Virginia, who manages Steel Magnolia, and brought Jason Michael Carroll up to sing on his song “Where I’m From.” Also spotted was power-couple Scott Borchetta (Big Machine Records President) and Sandi Spika Borchetta(Big Machine records Creative Director/Stylist) enjoying the performances.
(l-r): At 3rd & Lindsley, co-writers Eddy Raven and Frank Myers team up for a song.
Harless also made a stop at 3rd & Lindsley, where she bopped on stage for a duet with Frank Myers, who scored multiple hits with co-performer, the dynamic Eddy Raven (“I Got Mexico,” “Bayou Boys,” “You Should Have Been Gone By Now”). Throughout the evening Billy Dean (“Somewhere In My Broken Heart”) melted the crowd with his silky, soulful voice, and Billy Montana brought people to tears with his Garth Brooks’ smash “More Than A Memory.” During the packed-out late show Sherrie Austin, who held her own as the only female to grace the stage, sang a lot of new material. Jeff Bates and Trace Adkins serenaded the audience with their deep, smooth vocals on “Long Slow Kisses” and “There’s A Girl In Texas,” respectively. Bringing them all together was Mr. Social, Kenny Beard (“If The World Had A Front Porch”), who’s written with everyone on the round! Catching the show was former University of Florida quarterback and NFL prospect Tim Tebow.
(l-r): Lee Roy Parnell and James Otto jam together at The Hard Rock Café.
A few streets over at The Hard Rock Café Bonnie Bishop (“I Think I Will”), Joanna Cotten (“Sexy Rich”), Jimmy Hall (“I’m Happy That Love Has Found You”) and Johnny Neel (“Good Clean Fun”) were joined onstage by guitar virtuoso and rockin’ entertainer Lee Roy Parnell (“Squeeze Me In”), who arrived early for his late show. Energetic, soulful and gutsy are just a few ways to describe this talented group. Although he isn’t slated to perform until later in the week Bo Bice took in the late show, which also included extremely talented singer-songwriter James Otto (“Just Got Started Loving You”) and The SteelDrivers’ frontman Chris Stapleton (“Your Man”). This all-male round of accomplished singer-songwriters certainly knew how to entertain and amaze, performing crowd-favorites like “In Color” and “I’m Holding My Own.”
(l-r): Prior to their round Kenny Beard, Trace Adkins, Sherrie Austin, Jeff Bates pose for a quick photo at 3rd & Lindsley.
The Righteous Brothers' Phil Medley
Across town The Bluebird Café hosted members of the Memphis Music Association. Rivers Rutherford and Al Bell introduced songwriters Cory Branan, Jeremy Stanfill, Joy Whitlock, Jason Freeman and Billy Worley to the Tin Pan South audience. Filling the room, this group showed that Memphis can give Nashville a run for its money as Music City. Their immense talents include placement in films like Black Snake Moan, frontman roles in the bands Streetside Symphony and Billy Worley & The Candy Co. and strong solo albums. After the changeover, an eclectic mix of tunes began with Steve Dorff, who’s found success in TV & film after writing the theme for Growing Pains and the title track for the movie Every Which Way But Loose. Bill LaBounty sang “Rock My World Little Country Girl” and the hit crossover “This Night Won’t Last Forever” when he wasn’t joining Bill Medley on songs from The Righteous Brothers. Medley also shared some stories about his friend Elvis Presley and had the crowd singing along to “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’.” Known for his role on CMT’s The Singing Bee, Bobby Tomberlin shared “One More Day” and “I Want You.”