UMe is commemorating Jimmy Buffett‘s musical legacy by releasing remastered classic collections from his storied career on vinyl this summer.
10 albums will be released throughout the summer that stretch over three decades of Buffett’s career, including three of his ’90s albums making their debut on vinyl for the first time, and many of his ’70s and ’80s records returning to vinyl for the first time in more than four decades. Each release will be available on standard black vinyl and limited edition colored vinyl.
The first trio will be released on June 7, and consists of Living And Dying In 3/4 Time (1973), One Particular Harbour (1983) and Fruitcakes (1994). Living And Dying In 3/4 Time marked Buffett’s fourth album and debut on the charts, giving him his first top 40 single, “Come Monday,” breaking into Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. One Particular Harbour features a few fans favorites he played the most at his concerts, including “Stars On The Water” and the crowd-pleasing title track. Platinum-certified Fruitcakes, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, was the first of Buffett’s album to break the top five on Billboard’s 200 chart.
A sea breeze vinyl design is set for Living And Dying In 3/4 Time, while One Particular Harbour will have a daydream-colored design. The double LP Fruitcakes will have one album in sunshine ray color and the other in apricot.
Arriving July 12 is the second trio of vinyl releases, A White Sport Coat and A Pink Crustacean (1973), Havana Daydreamin’ (1976) and Banana Wind (1996). Featuring singles “Grapefruit – Juicy Fruit” and “Why Don’t We Get Drunk,” A White Sport Coat and A Pink Crustacean helped introduce Buffett to a national audience. Havana Daydreamin’ became a real breakout album for the artist, reaching No. 65 on Billboard‘s 200 chart and No. 21 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums. Banana Wind debuted at No. 4 on Billboard‘s Top 200, and contains “Jamaica Mistaica,” a tune inspired by a real-life incident where Jamaican authorities mistakenly shot at his seaplane with Bono, his family and Chris Blackwell on board.
A White Sport Coat and A Pink Crustacean will be released in transparent pumpkin spice orange, and Havana Daydreamin’ will be in opaque carmine red. The double LP Banana Wind will pair a light blue album with an opaque white one.
The four releases set for Aug. 16 are Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes (1977), Son Of A Son Of A Sailor (1978), Volcano (1979) and Barometer Soup (1995). Platinum-certified Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Altitudes is his best-selling album with signature smash “Margaritaville.” Also certified Platinum, Son Of A Son Of A Sailor boasts the title track and the beloved tune “Cheeseburger In Paradise.” Peaking at No. 14 on Billboard‘s 200 chart as well as No. 13 on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums, Gold-certified Volcano features the hit singles “Fins,” “Volcano” and “Survive.” The single “Mexico” highlights Barometer Soup, another Platinum album which reached No. 6 on Billboard‘s 200 chart.
‘Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost On The Canvas Sessions’ Out Now
/by Lorie HollabaughThis unique project features duets pairing the late Glen Campbell‘s original vocals with music legends such as Brian Wilson, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Hope Sandoval, Linda Perry, Sting, Brian Setzer and more. These reimagined tracks come from Campbell’s 2011 farewell album Ghost on the Canvas, the only album written and recorded by an artist actively battling Alzheimer’s disease.
In celebration of the new album, guests gathered at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville on Thursday (Apr. 18) to view the new Glen Campbell exhibit. The event featured a panel with Campbell’s family members and friends, including Julian Raymond, Dave Kaplan, Steve Wariner, Cal Campbell and Kim Campbell.
“I just want to thank all of the incredible artists who lent their talents to this project and created such a beautiful tribute to Glen,” shares Campbell’s co-producer and co-writer Raymond. “Creating Ghost on the Canvas with Glen was such an impactful and moving experience, and it means a great deal to me that so many people came together to honor him and his reconciliation with his diagnosis. I hope this project continues to inspire hope in those faced with Alzheimer’s.”
“Over the years, Ghost On the Canvas continued to receive massive acclaim, and accolades continued to pour in for both Glen and this record from the creative community – whether from new artists or the greatest legends in music history,” says Surfdog Records’ Kaplan.
Wynonna & More Among Lineup For ‘Walkin’ After Midnight: The Music Of Patsy Cline’
/by Lorie HollabaughThe event will kick off with opening remarks by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, who will join in paying tribute to Cline’s enduring legacy. A lineup of performers including Wynonna, Ashley McBryde, Rita Wilson, Home Free, Kristin Chenoweth, Mickey Guyton and more will take the stage, offering renditions of Cline’s timeless melodies in a celebration of her life.
Since 1959, Cline called Nashville her home, relocating to Music City to pursue her musical aspirations. Throughout her career, she graced the stage of the “Mother Church of Country Music” countless times, making it the perfect venue to an evening honoring her legacy.
Bailey Zimmerman Takes ‘Where It Ends’ To No. 1 On MusicRow Chart
/by John Nix ArledgeCo-written with Grant Averill and Joe London, the track appears on Zimmerman’s Leave The Light On album, which also includes No. 1 hits “Fall In Love” and “Rock and A Hard Place.”
Zimmerman has been busy on the road headlining his very own “Religiously. The Tour.” set to make it’s final stop on Aug. 31 in Durant, Oklahoma at Choctaw Casino. Along with this, he has been providing support to Morgan Wallen on his “One Night At A Time 2024 Tour.”
“Where It Ends” currently sits at No. 9 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 8 on the Mediabase chart.
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BMI Launches New Royalty Dashboard
/by Liza AndersonBMI has launched a new Royalty Dashboard as part of a broader initiative to enhance its overall affiliate customer service experience.
The new dashboard is featured in the redesigned Online Services (OLS) Platform, and seeks to provide BMI songwriters and composers with a more streamlined and transparent way to view their statements and gain greater insights into their earnings.
This resource aims to give affiliates a fully interactive view of their royalty statements for the first time, whether it’s a broad overview of how their catalog is performing or drilling down to specific earnings around a particular song.
Through the Royalty Dashboard, creators can now view their top-performing titles and search individual works for a consolidated earnings summary. Additionally, affiliates can monitor quarterly and annual earnings trends, explore international earnings and more.
“We’re excited to introduce the first iteration of BMI’s Royalty Dashboard through the redesigned OLS Platform as part of our commitment to delivering tools that empower our music creators,” says Alison Smith, EVP, Chief Distribution & Publisher Relations Officer, BMI. “Based on the feedback from an initial focus group of our songwriters and composers, we’re thrilled to report their enthusiastic response to the dashboard’s intuitive features, particularly the ability to consolidate song performance earnings and filter by source.”
Other enhancements to the OLS Platform allow users to log in from a mobile web browser or through the new fully featured iOS mobile app that aligns with the website experience. The platform also hopes to provide additional self-service options and a publisher focused dashboard to launch as part of a later phase.
‘Opry Country Classics’ To Pay Tribute To Johnny Paycheck In May
/by Lorie Hollabaugh“Opry Country Classics” will celebrate the music of singer-songwriter Johnny Paycheck on May 9.
Opry members Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson and the Gatlin Brothers as well as special guest William Michael Morgan are among those set to perform in Paycheck’s honor. Three second-generation performers: John Paycheck (son of Johnny Paycheck), Georgette Jones (daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette) and Jesse Keith Whitley (son of Keith Whitley and Lorrie Morgan) will also be featured during the special tribute show.
Hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin, “Opry Country Classics” takes place on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Grand Ole Opry House. Each event features a number of special guests, including a Spotlight Artist sharing several greatest hits and country classics. Those slated for upcoming shows include Avery Anna, The Bellamy Brothers, Suzy Bogguss, T. Graham Brown, Mae Estes, Don Schlitz, Marty Stuart and Twitty and Lynn.
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Jelly Roll Opens Studio In Nashville’s Juvenile Detention Center
/by Lorie HollabaughJelly Roll opens studio in Nashville’s Juvenile Detention Center
Jelly Roll has officially opened a music studio in Nashville’s Juvenile Detention Center.
After dedicating a portion of the proceeds from his Bridgestone Arena headlining show last December, he opened the studio during a “Redemption Songs” event hosted by the Beat of Life Organization.
Jelly Roll and fellow Nashville native Ernest both performed at the new studio for those currently incarcerated, along with other artists, volunteers and songwriters. Also in attendance were Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, who introduced Jelly Roll, as well as Juvenile Court Judge Sheila Calloway and a handful of music industry members in addition to local and national correctional leaders. The studio seeks to be a lasting resource for aspiring musicians to create in the very place Jelly Roll was once housed as a youth.
UMe To Release Remastered Jimmy Buffett Collections On Vinyl This Summer
/by Lorie HollabaughUMe is commemorating Jimmy Buffett‘s musical legacy by releasing remastered classic collections from his storied career on vinyl this summer.
10 albums will be released throughout the summer that stretch over three decades of Buffett’s career, including three of his ’90s albums making their debut on vinyl for the first time, and many of his ’70s and ’80s records returning to vinyl for the first time in more than four decades. Each release will be available on standard black vinyl and limited edition colored vinyl.
The first trio will be released on June 7, and consists of Living And Dying In 3/4 Time (1973), One Particular Harbour (1983) and Fruitcakes (1994). Living And Dying In 3/4 Time marked Buffett’s fourth album and debut on the charts, giving him his first top 40 single, “Come Monday,” breaking into Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. One Particular Harbour features a few fans favorites he played the most at his concerts, including “Stars On The Water” and the crowd-pleasing title track. Platinum-certified Fruitcakes, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, was the first of Buffett’s album to break the top five on Billboard’s 200 chart.
A sea breeze vinyl design is set for Living And Dying In 3/4 Time, while One Particular Harbour will have a daydream-colored design. The double LP Fruitcakes will have one album in sunshine ray color and the other in apricot.
Arriving July 12 is the second trio of vinyl releases, A White Sport Coat and A Pink Crustacean (1973), Havana Daydreamin’ (1976) and Banana Wind (1996). Featuring singles “Grapefruit – Juicy Fruit” and “Why Don’t We Get Drunk,” A White Sport Coat and A Pink Crustacean helped introduce Buffett to a national audience. Havana Daydreamin’ became a real breakout album for the artist, reaching No. 65 on Billboard‘s 200 chart and No. 21 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums. Banana Wind debuted at No. 4 on Billboard‘s Top 200, and contains “Jamaica Mistaica,” a tune inspired by a real-life incident where Jamaican authorities mistakenly shot at his seaplane with Bono, his family and Chris Blackwell on board.
A White Sport Coat and A Pink Crustacean will be released in transparent pumpkin spice orange, and Havana Daydreamin’ will be in opaque carmine red. The double LP Banana Wind will pair a light blue album with an opaque white one.
The four releases set for Aug. 16 are Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes (1977), Son Of A Son Of A Sailor (1978), Volcano (1979) and Barometer Soup (1995). Platinum-certified Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Altitudes is his best-selling album with signature smash “Margaritaville.” Also certified Platinum, Son Of A Son Of A Sailor boasts the title track and the beloved tune “Cheeseburger In Paradise.” Peaking at No. 14 on Billboard‘s 200 chart as well as No. 13 on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums, Gold-certified Volcano features the hit singles “Fins,” “Volcano” and “Survive.” The single “Mexico” highlights Barometer Soup, another Platinum album which reached No. 6 on Billboard‘s 200 chart.
Allman Brothers Band Founding Member Dickey Betts Passes Away
/by Liza AndersonDickey Betts. Photo: Kirk West Photography
Forrest Richard “Dickey” Betts of the Allman Brothers Band passed away peacefully in his Sarasota, Florida home today (April 18) at the age of 80.
Betts penned quintessential hits including “Blue Sky,” “Ramblin’ Man,” “Jessica” and “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed.” With their guitar skills, he and bandmate Duane Allman developed a signature sound in the southern rock genre. The Allman Brothers Band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, and honored with the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
In addition to Allman Brothers Band, Betts founded the Dickey Betts Band and Dickey Betts & Great Southern, which featured his son and fellow guitarist Duane Betts. Alongside music, he was known to love fishing, hunting, boating, golf, karate and boxing, and is remembered by loved ones as excelling at anything that caught his attention.
He survived by his fifth wife Donna and his four children. Betts is preceded in death by Allman and bandmates Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks and Gregg Allman as well as Allman Brothers Band crew members Twiggs Lyndon, Joe Dan Petty, Red Dog, Kim Payne and Mike Callahan.
According to a post shared from Betts’ Instagram account, the family asks for prayers and respect for their privacy during this time. More information will be announced at a later date.
Chris Young To Headline Nashville’s ‘Let Freedom Sing!’ Fourth Of July Celebration
/by Lorie HollabaughChris Young. Photo: John Shearer
Chris Young is slated to headline this year’s “Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th” celebration, presented by Dr Pepper.
The country star will be joined on the Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage by Yola, Girl Named Tom and Blessing Offor. Free and open to the public, the annual downtown event will feature one of the nation’s largest Independence Day firework shows, which will include drone light elements synchronized to live music from the Nashville Symphony for the first time. The Amazon Family Fun Zone will also return, and include inflatables and live music.
“Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th” is partnering with Public Education Needs Community Involvement & Leadership (PENCIL), which links community resources with students and teachers at Metro Nashville Public Schools, to raise funds and collect school supplies. A dollar from each official event T-shirt sold will also go to PENCIL. To help support the organization, household essentials brand and event sponsor Simply Done is donating supplies such as crayons, folders, glue sticks, markers, notebooks, rulers, scissors and more to benefit 500 Metro Nashville students. Additionally, Presenting Sponsor Dr Pepper is providing 500 student backpacks.
“Chris Young is going to deliver an unforgettable performance as the headliner for yet another spectacular Fourth of July celebration, and we are truly excited about the exceptionally diverse lineup, which features talents like Yola, Girl Named Tom and Blessing Offor,” says Ken Levitan, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC) Board of Directors Chairman and Vector Management Co-President. “In addition to these thrilling performances, we are proud to introduce new elements to enhance the festivities, such as incorporating drones into the fireworks display and partnering with PENCIL to support their invaluable work of empowering Nashville’s youth. We invite everyone to join us for a full day of music, fireworks and giving back to our community.”
Curb | Word Music Publishing Signs Josh Melton
/by Liza AndersonPictured (L-R): Victory Entertainment’s Chris Perkins, Curb | Word’s Colt Murski, Josh Melton, Curb | Word’s Sarah Schumacher and Calista Miller
Curb | Word Music Publishing has signed singer-songwriter Josh Melton.
The Ohio native grew up listening to the likes of Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra with his dad. After high school, he attended nursing school before making the move to Music City in 2014. While working as a nurse’s assistant at a Nashville retirement home, Melton would bring his guitar to work and play at the residents’ request. He was then gifted a car from a patient on his deathbed, under the condition that Melton would use it to travel to bigger stages outside of the retirement home.
Melton has since worked with notable songwriters and producers including Justin Ebach, Zach Abend, Matt Alderman, Dallas Wilson and more. Last year, he earned his first No. 1 with Dylan Scott’s Platinum single “Can’t Have Mine.”
“Watching Josh continue to grow as a person, musician and songwriter over the last few years made it a no-brainer to add him to the roster,” shares Colt Murski, VP, Country Publishing, Curb | Word Entertainment. “We are very excited to welcome Josh as a part of the Curb | Word family and thrilled to continue to share his success!”
“I’m very humbled and excited to join the Curb | Word family,” shares Melton. “Continuing to do what I love for a living and doing it with friends is a dream come true. I cannot wait to see what this partnership brings.”