Celebrating a long-anticipated induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cheap Trick today also announces an exclusive new deal with leading global independent record label Big Machine Records (Taylor Swift, Steven Tyler, Tim McGraw). The legendary band is currently hard at work finishing their Big Machine debut album titled Bang Zoom Crazy… Hello, slated for release on April 1, 2016. Produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Julian Raymond, the project marks Cheap Trick’s 17th studio album and first in more than five years.
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CHEAP TRICK CELEBRATE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION BY INKING NEW DEAL WITH BIG MACHINE RECORDS
Big Machine Signs Jennifer Nettles
Photo credit: James Minchin III
Grammy-nominated Country superstar JENNIFER NETTLES announced today that she has signed to Big Machine Records, will release a new single this October and has set her next solo album for early 2016 release. In addition, she will embark on the headlining PLAYING WITH FIRE TOUR which will cross 20 plus cities beginning this October with Brandy Clark and Ryan Kinder.
Big Machine & VEVO DSCVR Nashville Event
I had the opportunity to attend several fun events during CMA Music Festival this year, but the highlight of the week for me was getting to attend the Big Machine & VEVO DSCVR Nashville event at Events on 3rd!
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Big Machine Label Group Signs Legendary Superstar Steven Tyler
Members of BMLG Staff gather as Steven Tyler signs with Dot Records.
Pictured (L-R): Crowd Surf’s Read Davis, BMLG’s Tali Canterbury, Jimmy Harnen, John Zarling, Kris Lamb, Sandi Spika Borchetta, Laurel Kittleson, Allison Jones, Alicia Matthews, Andrew Kautz, Kelly Rich, Melanie Ainsworth, Jake Basden and Malcolm Mimms.
After a flurry of speculation in recent weeks, Big Machine Label Group officially signed iconic songwriter and prolific singer STEVEN TYLER to its superstar artist roster. The Aerosmith frontman previously confirmed the release of a solo album during a surprise appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. Tyler’s first project is expected to be released later this year on Dot Records.
Big Machine Label Group is the #1 Independent Record Label in the World Following a Victorious 2014
After a year stacked with #1 hits across multiple music formats on both radio airplay and sales charts, BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP further cements its title as the top independently-owned record label in the world. During the month of December alone, global superstar Taylor Swift’s 1989 finished its seventh week at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart, while her single “Blank Space” currently sits at #1 on both the Pop and HotAC radio charts. Tim McGraw’s “Shotgun Rider” led the Country radio airplay chart at #1 for four consecutive weeks (Mediabase). Hot new duo Maddie & Tae’s “Girl In A Country Song” also landed at #1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts, becoming only the third duo to do so in 71 years, while RaeLynn’s “God Made Girls” shot to #1 on the iTunes Country Singles Chart.
NASHVILLE Becomes Thriving Franchise for ABC Studios, Lionsgate, Opry Entertainment and Big Machine Records
(l-r) Chris Carmack, Sam Palladio, Chaley Rose, Jonathan Jackson, Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Will Chase Photo By: Chris Hollo
They play the roles of Country music superstars on the ABC hit primetime drama but “Nashville” cast members are becoming real-life chart-toppers with original music escalating to the top of sales charts and LIVE performances to sold-out crowds in major markets.
ABC Studios, Lionsgate, Opry Entertainment and Big Machine Records — the entertainment heavyweights behind the show — have turned the “Nashville” audience into real fans. Viewers have become key purchasers of music, tour tickets and other branded merchandise in a mere two seasons of the show. ABC announced last week that the show will return to Nashville for a third season this fall.
“‘Nashville’ has quickly become more than just a TV series; it has become a serious multimedia franchise,” said Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of Big Machine Label Group – the record label who markets and distributes music from the show. “It’s rare that a TV show brand can surpass its presence on the small screen, but the strong music sales prove that there’s a passion and a real connection between the viewers and the cast.”
Immediately following the April 23 broadcast of ABC’s “NASHVILLE: On The Record,” a special album of LIVE song recordings from several cast members entitled Nashville: On The Record (LIVE) was released to iTunes. Immediately propelling to #1 on the iTunes all-genre chart, the project is still in the Top 5 Country albums nearly two weeks later. Additionally, all three previously released THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE soundtracks jumped into the Top 15 on the iTunes Country Albums chart during the same time period.
“On The Record has always been a celebration of the songwriters and a gift to our fans, we are thrilled that it is also bringing new viewers to the show and music in a way that is so authentic to Nashville,” said ABC’s Dawn Soler.
To date, the soundtracks have sold over 600,000 copies and over three million individual track downloads.
THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE Season 2, Volume 2 was released to all digital retailers on May 6. The standard version includes 11 tracks while a special deluxe edition containing 21 tracks is now available exclusively at Target.
The first-ever “Nashville” Concert Tour with series stars Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Chris Carmack and Will Chase, delivered over and above in Chicago; Washington, DC; Philadelphia and New York City, with sell outs at all stops. Fans screamed the names of their favorite “Nashville” characters as they performed original songs from the show onstage. The tour is presented by the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation and produced by Opry Entertainment. ABC affiliates in each city provided promotional support and shared the excitement if the “Nashville” tour.
“The response from the audience at the live shows has been overwhelming. The excitement begins with the first note and builds to a fervor with moments where the audience is singing along to each word,” said Steve Buchanan, President Opry Entertainment Group and “Nashville” executive producer. “The tour highlights the extraordinary talent of our cast and underscores the passionate musical connection created between the tv show and its fans.”
“’Nashville’ is a shining star in the television world – a first-rate drama and a musical franchise that continues to build on its passionate fan base. The must-have musical download story evidenced by the chart-topping OTR performance confirms what we have known all along – America loves Nashville,” said Lionsgate’s Kevin Beggs.
Big Machine Music Partners with Inc. Magazine
Big Machine Music (BMM), the publishing arm of the Big Machine Label Group (BMLG), has officially partnered with Inc. magazine for its annual Grow Your Company Conference (GROWCO) in Nashville next week (May 20-22).
Hosted at the Omni Nashville Hotel, the national event will bring hundreds of CEOs and high-ranking executives of established companies to Music City.
As the “live soundtrack” for the conference, BMM artists and songwriters will perform throughout the week to give attendees an authentic Nashville music experience. Those confirmed to appear are Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney, Jonathan Singleton, Dustin Lynch, Josh Thompson, Greg Bates, Maddie & Tae and Courtney Cole.
BMM will be branded as a sponsor throughout the conference in addition to showcasing how attendees can enlist BMM for original or licensed music for their company’s branding and commercial initiatives. BMM recently created original music content for companies and brands such as General Mills and Crown Royal.
“We believe songwriters are just as much entrepreneurs as anyone, especially in Nashville,” said BMM Vice President Mike Molinar. “Inc. magazine is dedicated to covering the most business-savvy and creative companies of our generation and we are ecstatic to align Big Machine Music alongside them. We look forward to showcasing our incredible songwriters and uncovering opportunities to partner with those companies in attendance.”
“The Inc. Media family couldn’t work with a better group than Big Machine for our first GROWCO event in Nashville,” said Inc. Media President/Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. “Some 1,000 entrepreneurs from Nashville and beyond are congregating to hear from the best in class — and by that I mean not only Inc.’s great entrepreneurs, but also the immensely talented roster from Big Machine Music.”
BMLG President and CEO Scott Borchetta will also have a strong presence, speaking to a select group of business leaders on behalf of Capital One – another sponsor of GROWCO. He joins an elite list of other conference speakers including Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban and Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter.
For more information, please visit: http://growco.inc.com/
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About Big Machine Music: Big Machine Music is a thriving full-service publishing company based in Nashville whose song catalog includes a medley of today’s top songwriters and recording artists. The multi-genre music company encompasses a joint venture with global mega-hit pop producer Lukasz Gottwald’s (Dr. Luke) Prescription Songs. BMM is a subsidiary of the Big Machine Label Group, the leading independent record label home to music superstars Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Reba, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and Florida Georgia Line.
About Inc. Media: Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. Media is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from two million in 2010 to more than six million today. For more information, visitwww.inc.com.
About the Grow Your Company Conference (GROWCO): The 17th annual Inc. magazine’s Grow Your Company Conference (GROWCO) brings together nearly 600 of the nation’s brightest, most innovative entrepreneurs and business owners who want to achieve sizable growth within their organization. From emerging trends to best practices, the event’s agenda offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and unique networking opportunities to help advance companies. For more information, visitgrowco.inc.com
CMA Presents Scott Borchetta With The Jo Walker-Meador Award
(l-r) Scott Borchetta, Jo Walker-Meador, Steve Moore.
The Country Music Association presented Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of Big Machine Label Group, with the Jo Walker-Meador Award Wednesday during the Association’s International Media Reception leading up to “The 46th Annual CMA Awards.”
Named for Country Music Hall of Fame member and longtime executive director of CMA – Jo Walker-Meador – the award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual or company in advocating and supporting Country Music’s marketing development in territories outside the United States. The award was presented by Walker-Meador and Steve Moore, the Chief Executive Officer of CMA.
Country Radio & RollingStone.com To Premiere The Band Perry’s New Single “Better Dig Two”
First Listen Available TODAY At 2pm CT
Republic Nashville’s breakout group The Band Perry will premiere their brand new single “Better Dig Two” through two platforms on Monday (10/29). The single will be digitally delivered to Country radio and stream via www.rollingstone.com at 2:00P CT. The sibling trio’s latest offering is the first from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, slated for release in early 2013.
“The Republic Nashville Promotion team has been crisscrossing the United States for the past two weeks playing the song for Country radio programmers and have gotten amazing reviews!” said Jimmy Harnen, President of Republic Nashville/EVP Big Machine Label Group.
