Joe Scaife
Noted Nashville studio engineer and record producer Joe Scaife has passed away at age 68.
He was behind two of country music’s catchiest and biggest hits, “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus (1992) and “Redneck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson (2004). In addition, he produced Montgomery Gentry, Ty Herndon and K.T. Oslin. Scaife was also a songwriter, a percussionist and a backing vocalist.
Joe Scaife was raised in Nashville. His father was Cecil Scaife (1927-2009), a record executive at Sun, Columbia and his own labels. He also co-founded the Gospel Music Association. Joe attended Belmont University, then embarked on a career as an audio engineer.
At age 19, he worked on the sound engineering of the Opry’s last Ryman Auditorium performance and its debut at the Opry House the following night in 1974. He learned his trade by working at his father’s recording studio on Music Row. Early audio engineering clients included Dr. Hook, The Oak Ridge Boys and Vince Gill.
During the 1980s, Joe Scaife hit his stride as a recording-studio engineer. He worked on albums by John Anderson, Tom Jones, Kathy Mattea, Reba McEntire, Alabama, Glen Campbell, Lionel Richie, Emmylou Harris and Sawyer Brown, among others.
He formed a partnership with audio engineer Jim Cotton (1947-2003). They became mainstays at the Music Mill recording studio, usually working under producer Harold Shedd. After they engineered a number of Shedd’s productions, he promoted them to “associate producer” status on ‘80s Ladies, the landmark debut album by K.T. Oslin. They eventually graduated to become full producers on Oslin’s later successes, such as “Come Next Monday,” “Mary and Willie” and “New Way Home.”
In 1992, Scaife and Cotton produced Some Gave All, the debut album by Billy Ray Cyrus. It contained “Achy Breaky Heart” which won Scaife, Cotton and Cyrus a CMA Award for Single of the Year. They also produced “Could’ve Been Me,” “She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore,” “In the Heart of a Woman” and the singer’s other early hits.
During the 1990s, Joe Scaife also continued to work as a recording-studio engineer, working on albums by superstars such as Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Anne Murray, Crystal Gayle, Sammy Kershaw, Shania Twain and Toby Keith. But as the decade progressed, he became increasingly called upon to produce.
Scaife produced several hits by Montgomery Gentry, including 1999’s “Hillbilly Shoes,” “Lonely and Gone” and “Daddy Won’t Sell the Farm,” plus 2001’s “She Couldn’t Change Me” and “Cold One Comin’ On.” Montgomery Gentry was named the CMA’s Vocal Duo of the Year in 2000. During this era, Scaife also produced records by Ty Herndon, Jeff Foxworthy and Van Zant, among others.
In 2004, he was behind the board for the breakthrough albums by newcomer Gretchen Wilson. They contained “Redneck Woman,” “Here for the Party,” “When I Think About Cheatin,’” “Homewrecker” and “All Jacked Up.” These hits earned her CMA Awards as in the Horizon (2004) and Female Vocalist (2005) categories. “Redneck Woman” also won Wilson a Grammy Award.
Joe Scaife and his wife Danielle established four song publishing companies. One of their hit songs was 2017’s “She Got the Best of Me” sung by Luke Combs. Another was the 2017 Walker Hayes top 10 success “You Broke Up With Me.”
Shortly after Joe Scaife attended Belmont University, his father and his mother, Sherytha, encouraged the establishment of the school’s music-business program. That program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
The program has become The Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business at Belmont. It now has a Cecil Scaife Endowed Scholarship to provide financial assistance to students there. Joe and his sisters LaRawn, LaQuita and LaQuela created the scholarship and The Cecil Scaife Visionary Award as an annual event to benefit the scholarship fund. Honorees have included Amy Grant, Wynonna, Ray Stevens and Brenda Lee.
Joe Scaife passed away on June 12. No cause of death has been announced. He is survived by his wife, Danielle Godwin Scaife; children, Jaela Scaife Harris (Prather) and Joe Tristan Payne Scaife; sister LaRawn Scaife Rhea (Richard) and many other family members and friends.
A private burial was held in Perry County on June 15, and a Celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Music Row at a later date. Those who wish to send a memorial in Joe Scaife’s honor can donate to The Cecil Scaife Music Business Endowment at Belmont University (P.O. Box 128079, Nashville, TN 37212).
Hit Producer Joe Scaife Dies At Age 68
/by Robert K OermannJoe Scaife
Noted Nashville studio engineer and record producer Joe Scaife has passed away at age 68.
He was behind two of country music’s catchiest and biggest hits, “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus (1992) and “Redneck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson (2004). In addition, he produced Montgomery Gentry, Ty Herndon and K.T. Oslin. Scaife was also a songwriter, a percussionist and a backing vocalist.
Joe Scaife was raised in Nashville. His father was Cecil Scaife (1927-2009), a record executive at Sun, Columbia and his own labels. He also co-founded the Gospel Music Association. Joe attended Belmont University, then embarked on a career as an audio engineer.
At age 19, he worked on the sound engineering of the Opry’s last Ryman Auditorium performance and its debut at the Opry House the following night in 1974. He learned his trade by working at his father’s recording studio on Music Row. Early audio engineering clients included Dr. Hook, The Oak Ridge Boys and Vince Gill.
During the 1980s, Joe Scaife hit his stride as a recording-studio engineer. He worked on albums by John Anderson, Tom Jones, Kathy Mattea, Reba McEntire, Alabama, Glen Campbell, Lionel Richie, Emmylou Harris and Sawyer Brown, among others.
He formed a partnership with audio engineer Jim Cotton (1947-2003). They became mainstays at the Music Mill recording studio, usually working under producer Harold Shedd. After they engineered a number of Shedd’s productions, he promoted them to “associate producer” status on ‘80s Ladies, the landmark debut album by K.T. Oslin. They eventually graduated to become full producers on Oslin’s later successes, such as “Come Next Monday,” “Mary and Willie” and “New Way Home.”
In 1992, Scaife and Cotton produced Some Gave All, the debut album by Billy Ray Cyrus. It contained “Achy Breaky Heart” which won Scaife, Cotton and Cyrus a CMA Award for Single of the Year. They also produced “Could’ve Been Me,” “She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore,” “In the Heart of a Woman” and the singer’s other early hits.
During the 1990s, Joe Scaife also continued to work as a recording-studio engineer, working on albums by superstars such as Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Anne Murray, Crystal Gayle, Sammy Kershaw, Shania Twain and Toby Keith. But as the decade progressed, he became increasingly called upon to produce.
Scaife produced several hits by Montgomery Gentry, including 1999’s “Hillbilly Shoes,” “Lonely and Gone” and “Daddy Won’t Sell the Farm,” plus 2001’s “She Couldn’t Change Me” and “Cold One Comin’ On.” Montgomery Gentry was named the CMA’s Vocal Duo of the Year in 2000. During this era, Scaife also produced records by Ty Herndon, Jeff Foxworthy and Van Zant, among others.
In 2004, he was behind the board for the breakthrough albums by newcomer Gretchen Wilson. They contained “Redneck Woman,” “Here for the Party,” “When I Think About Cheatin,’” “Homewrecker” and “All Jacked Up.” These hits earned her CMA Awards as in the Horizon (2004) and Female Vocalist (2005) categories. “Redneck Woman” also won Wilson a Grammy Award.
Joe Scaife and his wife Danielle established four song publishing companies. One of their hit songs was 2017’s “She Got the Best of Me” sung by Luke Combs. Another was the 2017 Walker Hayes top 10 success “You Broke Up With Me.”
Shortly after Joe Scaife attended Belmont University, his father and his mother, Sherytha, encouraged the establishment of the school’s music-business program. That program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
The program has become The Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business at Belmont. It now has a Cecil Scaife Endowed Scholarship to provide financial assistance to students there. Joe and his sisters LaRawn, LaQuita and LaQuela created the scholarship and The Cecil Scaife Visionary Award as an annual event to benefit the scholarship fund. Honorees have included Amy Grant, Wynonna, Ray Stevens and Brenda Lee.
Joe Scaife passed away on June 12. No cause of death has been announced. He is survived by his wife, Danielle Godwin Scaife; children, Jaela Scaife Harris (Prather) and Joe Tristan Payne Scaife; sister LaRawn Scaife Rhea (Richard) and many other family members and friends.
A private burial was held in Perry County on June 15, and a Celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Music Row at a later date. Those who wish to send a memorial in Joe Scaife’s honor can donate to The Cecil Scaife Music Business Endowment at Belmont University (P.O. Box 128079, Nashville, TN 37212).
Ty Myers Signs With RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L-R): RECORDS’ Andrew Saltman, RECORDS Nashville’s Josh Easler and Joe Fisher, Columbia Records’ Jenifer Mallory; Ty Myers; Columbia Records’ Julian Swirsky and Joe Gallo; RECORDS’ Barry Weiss; Starstruck Entertainment’s Narvel Blackstock and RECORDS’ David Enriquez. Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Records
Ty Myers has signed a record deal with RECORDS Nashville/Columbia Records.
“After a year of being pursued by every major label from Nashville to LA to New York, I am beyond excited to have signed with RECORDS/Columbia,” Myers says. “They felt like family from the very start and they share the vision I have for my music & my future. I feel incredibly blessed and honored that they are backing me and I am just so stoked to get started. It’s a dream come true.”
The 17-year-old Texas native began enjoying music from a very young age, and listened to an array of artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Bill Withers, Otis Redding, Chris Stapleton and George Strait, among others. To hone in on his songwriting and playing, Myers opted for homeschooling. In 2023, he released his debut single “Tie That Binds,” which has amassed over 6.1 million streams on Spotify. Shortly after, “Drinkin’ Alone” gave the singer another 11 million Spotify streams.
“It’s not often you meet a proper singer/songwriter at the tender age of 17 who writes, sings, plays guitar and performs like Ty Myers,” shares CEO and Co-Founder of RECORDS’ Barry Weiss. “Simply put, this is what the music business is all about. We’re wildly excited at RECORDS Nashville to have signed him with our colleagues at Columbia Records.”
So far this year, Myers has been playing headline shows in his home state and has opened up for Willie Nelson. He is set for more headline shows in Austin, Terrell and Stephenville throughout the summer, and will open up for Wade Bowen, Randy Rogers Band, Cody Johnson and Josh Meloy.
Myers is also set to release his new single “Let ‘Em Talk” soon.
Myers is managed by Narvel Blackstock of Starstruck Entertainment and represented by CAA.
BREAKING: Kelly Bolton Joins Warner Records
/by Liza AndersonKelly Bolton. Photo: Courtesy of Jessica Amerson
Kelly Bolton has joined Warner Records as VP of A&R.
Working out of Nashville, Bolton will collaborate closely with Co-Chairman & CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck on signing, developing and cultivating country artists for the Los Angeles-based label. She will report directly to EVP/Head of A&R Karen Kwak.
Bolton most recently spent five years at Ashley Gorley’s Tape Room Music, where she rose from VP of Creative to SVP, A&R. She built a roster of 15 songwriters, overseeing creative and artist strategy for the company. Throughout her tenure, Tape Room Music earned 25 country No. 1s, while Gorley personally notched a staggering 40 No. 1s. Bolton’s prior career stops also include Big Deal Music, where she signed and developed talent in both Nashville and Los Angeles, as well as Black River Entertainment, where she launched her career in publishing over a decade ago. During her three years with Black River, Bolton was instrumental in guiding the career of Kelsea Ballerini, among others.
“I’ve known Kelly for years, and her ear for talent is impeccable. She’s widely admired not only in the Nashville artist and songwriter community, but throughout the industry,” says Bay-Schuck. “Her addition to the team enables us to have boots on the ground in Music City with the advantage to actively engage, sign and develop new artists hands-on. The potential to make a major impact is limitless.”
“I’m excited for this new role, and I’m honored to have the ability and latitude to take these artists to a mainstream label. It’s a unique position. Living and working in Nashville and helping artists reach a global platform is the best of both worlds,” shares Bolton. “I’d like to thank Aaron, Tom [Corson], Karen and the entire team for this incredible opportunity.”
She can be reached at Kelly.Bolton@warnerrecords.com.
Country Breakthrough Tanner Adell Signs Record Deal
/by LB CantrellPictured (L-R, front row): Amber Grimes (Executive Vice President/General Manager at LVRN), Tanner Adell, Justice Baiden (Head of A&R at LVRN) and Carlon Ramong (Creative Director at LVRN); (L-R, second row): Junia Abaidoo (Head of Touring & Operations at LVRN) and Tunde Balogun (CEO of LVRN). Photo: Noah Tidmore
Country riser Tanner Adell has signed a record deal with Love Renaissance (LVRN) out of Atlanta. She joins LVRN’s roster that includes R&B and hip-hop artists 6LACK, Summer Walker, DVSN, SPINALL, TxC and more.
Adell has been turning heads in the music industry since 2021 with her blend of country lyricism, pop vocal stylings and hip-hop rhythms. She released her debut mixtape, Buckle Bunny, last summer, and recently had a meteoric career moment with her feature on Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter album.
With her signing, Adell hopes to continue to diversify the country music scene and inspire the next generation of country-fusion artists.
She shares, “The members of LVRN are all real people who have my back and truly understand who I am. They have been able to embrace the intricate details of my artistic identity in a way I haven’t experienced before. I could tell right away that LVRN had a firm grasp on my musicality and knew exactly how we were going to collaborate to take my career to the next level.”
Justice Baiden, Head of A&R at LVRN, says, “It’s rare these days to be wowed and instantly connect to an artist. Tanner is a generational talent who will change how people feel, perceive, and digest country music. We believe in the stories she tells and her ability to relate to the everyday person; she will touch a global audience. Our decision to support her journey reflects how we at LVRN came into the business and how we see things: fearless, rebellious, loving, Renaissance!”
Amber Grimes, LVRN Executive Vice President/General Manager, adds, “Given our profound affinity for storytelling, we were determined to collaborate with Tanner. She has a jaw-dropping story waiting to be shared through her songwriting. We are thrilled to welcome Tanner to our family, amplify her narrative, and continue to cultivate her success as an artist. Our commitment to nurturing talent and supporting artistic integrity extends across all genres.”
Adell is represented by Wide Eyed Entertainment for management and WME for booking. She is signed to UMPG Nashville for publishing.
Corey Kent Slates Sophomore Album & Headlining Tour For September
/by Lorie HollabaughCorey Kent plans to release his sophomore album, Black Bandana, on Sept. 6 via Sony Music Nashville before hitting the road on his “Black Bandana Tour” later in the month.
The Platinum-selling artist gave fans a taste of the project today (June 21) with the release of “Never Ready,” a track he wrote alongside Austin Goodloe, Joybeth Taylor and Lydia Vaughan that finds the father of three reflecting on the moments in life you can never truly be ready for—whether it is the birth of your child or the loss of a parent.
“There are a few virtues that I live my life by. They have guided me in the toughest and darkest of times. One being unwavering hope…believing if the odds are one in a million, you’ll be the one,” Kent shares regarding the forthcoming collection. “Another being relentless perseverance…when everyone else quits, you stay the course. This album embodies those virtues. We all have our battles to fight. Our people to love and protect. It ain’t always easy. When the going gets tough and you feel like waving the white flag, I hope this record inspires you to raise a black bandana instead.”
Additionally, he will kick off the tour in Paso Robles, California on Sept. 21 and travel across both the U.S. and U.K., with stops in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Wichita, Charlotte, Dublin, London and more into early 2025. Braxton Keith, Kaitlin Butts, Max McNown, Karley Scott Collins and Lauren Watkins are set to join on select dates.
“For us, the black bandana has been what we’ve picked up in times when everyone thought we should wave a white flag to surrender,” says Kent. “I’ve spent a lot of years raising my black bandana high and letting ’em know that I wasn’t giving up that easy. I’m so excited to still be doing what I love and can’t wait to get on the road this fall and see all those black bandanas waving back at me.”
Tickets for the “Black Bandana Tour” are available now. For more information, click here.
Warren Zeiders & Co-Writers Celebrate First No. 1 At Country Radio
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L-R, back row): Studio Bank’s Kari Barnhart, Warner Chappell’s Bethany Mako, SMACKSongs’ Lee Krabel, Twelve6’s Travis Myatt, BMI’s MaryAnn Keen, Country Aircheck’s Chuck Aly, SESAC’s Lydia Cahill, Warner Music Nashville’s Kristen Williams, Warner Records’ Co-Chairman, CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck; (L-R, front row): Ryan Beaver, Warren Zeiders, Jared Keim and Ross Copperman. Photo: Steph Sorenson
Warren Zeiders celebrated his first No. 1 at country radio, “Pretty Little Poison,” on Tuesday (June 18) with a party at Halls Chophouse in Nashville.
Written by Zeiders, Ryan Beaver and Jared Keim, and produced by Ross Copperman, the track hit No. 1 on both Country Aircheck’s Mediabase Country chart and Billboard’s Country Airplay chart the week of Feb. 26. The single also marks the first chart-topper for Beaver and Keim.
The Platinum-certified tune has amassed over 380 million global streams, peaked in the top 25 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and earned the Warner Records artist a CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Male Video of the Year.
During the celebration, hosted by BMI and SESAC, all three writers and Copperman spoke about the song. Along with BMI’s MaryAnn Keen, who emceed the event, there to speak was SESAC’s Lydia Cahill, SMACKSongs’ Lee Krabel, Twelve6 Entertainment’s Travis Myatt, Warner Chappell’s Bethany Mako, Studio Bank’s Kari Barnhart, Country Aircheck’s Chuck Aly, Warner Chappell’s Bethany Mako, Warner Music Nashville’s Kristen Williams and Warner Records’ Co-Chairman & CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck.
Barnhart presented a special donation on behalf of the song’s crew to The Bridge House, which helps youth out of homelessness and empowers them to live a life that will change a life.
BMI also presented Zeiders and Beaver with a custom Taylor 210-dlx guitar. To congratulate Keim, SESAC gifted him a custom-wrapped Gibson guitar.
Additionally, Zeiders recently released his latest single “Relapse” and is currently on the road for his “Pretty Little Poison Tour.” In August, he will join Jelly Roll as direct support for “The Beautifully Broken Tour” before launching his first European headlining tour in 2025.
CRB Inducts Class Of 2024 Into Country Radio Hall Of Fame
/by Liza AndersonPictured (L–R): Tom Mailey of Pat & Tom, Jim Robertson, Meg Stevens, Mike Moore and Cody Alan. Photo: Kayla Schoen
Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) inducted the Class of 2024 into the Country Radio Hall of Fame on Wednesday night (June 19) during a special dinner ceremony at the Virgin Hotel in Nashville.
Pictured (L–R): CRB’s RJ Curtis, Scott Borchetta and CRB/CRS’s Kurt Johnson. Photo: Kayla Schoen
With Blair Garner serving as Master of Ceremonies, the event celebrated the storied careers of this year’s six inductees, which included on-air personalities Cody Alan as well as duo Pat & Tom and off-air luminaries Mike Moore, Jim Robertson and Meg Stevens.
Additionally, Scott Borchetta, Chairman & CEO of Big Machine Label Group, was honored with the 2024 CRB President’s Award. This award is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and played a vital role in shaping the success of Country Radio Seminar (CRS) and its mission to advance the country radio format.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2025, which will be revealed during the forthcoming CRS in February. To submit a nomination, click here.
On The Row: Reid Haughton Details New Album & Musical Growth
/by John Nix ArledgeReid Haughton
Up-and-coming artist Reid Haughton recently stopped by the MusicRow office to play a few tunes and discuss his recent album.
The Haleyville, Alabama native grew up singing and playing guitar in church. After graduating high school, he attended Auburn University, where his talent as a performer blossomed. After impressing River House Artist’s VP/GM Zebb Luster at a Riley Green concert in 2019, Haughton moved to Nashville to begin his music career.
Pictured (L-R): MusicRow’s Madison Hahnen and LB Cantrell, Reid Haughton, MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson, John Nix Arledge and Liza Anderson
Since then, Haughton has been on the road playing shows across the country with the likes of Whiskey Myers and 49 Winchester while honing his skills as a songwriter. He debuted his self-titled EP, produced by Grammy-winning guitarist Sadler Vaden, in May of last year and recently followed up with his first full-length project titled Higher Than 9, on May 17.
“When I first started writing songs I was honestly trying to mimic Luke Combs. He and Eric Church are the two people I was thinking about a lot,” explained Haughton. “Being on the road is what led to my current sound, really. We were in Indianapolis playing 8 Seconds Saloon with Aaron Watson and my now-wife and I were sitting in the van, freezing cold. I was about to go on in 10 minutes and we were listening to Marcus King. Afterwards, she looked at me and said, ‘Why don’t you play the type of music you love?’ It was like a light went off in my head–when I got home, I started writing.”
Haughton treated the MusicRow crew to several tracks off of his recent album such as “Man Made Money” and “Mendoza Line,” which he co-wrote with Luke Preston.
“For us it really all comes back to being on the road. Nowadays, it feels like we are the last of a dying breed–playing on the road.
Pictured (L-R): Reid Haughton & MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson
We know how to play music with our hands and we don’t run tracks. To each their own, but we are going out there and playing music the best we can, and we aren’t worried about anything else.”
Before performing his final track, “The Crow,” written by Scott Stepakoff, Nicolette Hayford and Aaron Eshuis, he reminisced about hearing the song for the first time early in his career and thinking that if he ever got the chance, he would cut the song. Four years later, he proudly sang the track to close out the special visit.
Additionally, Haughton took the Hard Rock Stage during this year’s CMA Fest, and will visit Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and more on upcoming tour stops.
In This Issue: MusicRow’s 2024 Artist Roster Features Visionary Industry Leaders
/by MusicRow StaffMusicRow’s 2024 Artist Roster Issue, released on June 18, offers a wealth of resources for industry professionals and features ASCAP songwriter and Big Loud Records/Songs & Daughters/Pigasus Records recording artist Hailey Whitters on its cover.
This annual edition contains a six-part company directory, complete with client rosters and up-to-date contact information as well as an indispensable Artist Grid which connects artists to their team members in Label, Management, Talent Agency and Publicity categories.
Inside, MusicRow chats with industry titan Mike Curb to discuss the 60th anniversary of Curb Records, his early career and journey to Nashville. In the six decades since its inception, the company has achieved an impressive 435 No. 1 hits, garnered over 1,500 top 10 songs and charted over 4,500 total records.
Elsewhere, top managers Daniel Miller of Fusion Music, Charly Salvatore of Underscore Works and Juli Griffith of PunchBowl Entertainment come together to discuss the ever-changing currents of the music industry and the technological advancements within it.
When asked about lessons they apply to managing their life both inside and out of the music business, the managers shared insights on the importance of the people around them.
“You’ve got to surround yourself with great people,” explains Salvatore. “In your work life, you’ve got to surround yourself with great artists that you want to work with and build your company with great people who you want to help grow. The same goes for your personal life, you need great people who push you and make you better.
“I agree. You have to have people around you that complement your life,” adds Griffith. “I have so little spare time that I can’t deal with anyone who takes away from my life. You need those people in your world that help you out and make life better, because you often have so little time for yourself that it needs to be worthwhile.”
Elsewhere in the print issue, MusicRow explores the exciting new development Nashville Yards, and chats with the minds behind the project including Pinnacle’s Andy Moats, CAA’s Jeff Krones, Southwest Value Partners’ Cary Mack and AEG Presents’ Mike DuCharme.
“There are so many great venues in Nashville, and we hope to be thought of in the same breath as them,” says DuCharme of the developing new music venue inside Nashville Yards, The Pinnacle. “We want this to feel like home to everyone in Nashville and beyond—a home that comes with all the appeal that a bespoke, purpose-built music venue can offer. It is going to lead to people traveling here to see their favorite act, in a great venue, in a wonderful city where they want to spend the weekend.”
In another editorial feature, MusicRow delves into PR strategy with Sacks & Co.’s Executive Vice President Asha Goodman. She shares what it takes to get a team behind an artist and establish credibility with new talent.
“What you constantly have to do is to put yourself in the shoes of who the audience is for that person and try to figure out how to reach those people,” Goodman explains. “Not every piece of music is for everyone, but I think that as long as an artist has a real perspective, a real point of view and real authenticity within their art, it becomes very easy to become passionate about it.”
The Artist Roster issue also takes a look at the impact of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album on the industry and the featured artists that have been championed because of it. Rising singer-songwriter Tiera Kennedy sheds light on her experience as a collaborator on the project.
Single copies of MusicRow’s 2024 Artist Roster print issue are available for purchase at musicrow.com for $50, and are included with yearly MusicRow subscriptions.
Shelby Lynne To Explore ‘Consequences Of The Crown’ On Comeback Album
/by Lorie HollabaughShelby Lynne will release her new album, Consequences Of The Crown, on Aug. 16 via Monument Records. She shared the project’s track “Butterfly” today (June 21.)
Produced by Lynne, Karen Fairchild, Ashley Monroe and Gena Johnson, Consequences Of The Crown is her first new album since returning to Nashville after 25 years away. Lynne explores the complexities of humanity across the 12 genre-blending tracks, as she chronicles experiences of heartbreak and loss as well as the growth that comes with both. The album also features contributions from Waylon Payne, Jedd Hughes, Angaleena Presley, Carter Faith, Meg McRee and Ben Chapman.
“I am going where it feels right to take a step,” says Lynne. “Breathing. Feeling the power of this music I lived for a time, another chapter in my life. I am grateful to be alive. I am grateful to you for listening to my life. This is the moment. We all wear a crown of consequences.”
The collection includes previously-released tracks “Over and Over” and “But I Ain’t,” which serves as a bridge between her past and present work, interpolating “Dreamsome,” a song from her album, I Am Shelby Lynne, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary. In honor of the I Am Shelby Lynne anniversary, a special reissue of the album was released last month via Monument Records.