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Thomas Rhett Celebrates 10th & 11th No. 1 Hits

By on October 3, 2018 in In The Press

Pictured (L-R): Back Row – Round Hill’s Mark Brown, SMACK’s Lee Krabel, ASCAP’s Beth Brinker, Big Machine Label Group’s Allison Jones, Warner/Chappell’s Ben Vaughan, BMI’s Leslie Roberts, Rhythm House’s BJ Hill, Sony/ATV’s Troy Tomlinson and BMI’s Jody Williams
Front Row – The Valory Music Co.’s George Briner, ASCAP songwriter Ashley Gorley, BMI songwriter Thomas Rhett, BMI songwriter Jesse Frasure, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta and Combustion’s Chris Farren. Photo credit: Ed Rode

Current multi-CMA nominee THOMAS RHETT celebrated his 10th and 11th No. 1 singles at Nashville’s Hi-Fi Clyde’s yesterday with friends and family and hosted by BMI and ASCAP. The newly 2X PLATNIUM certified “Marry Me” was written by Thomas Rhett, Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure and Shane McAnally and the GOLD certified “Life Changes” written by Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley and Jesse Frasure were both produced by Dan Huff, Jesse Frasure and Thomas Rhett. Following LIFE CHANGES’ four previous GOLD-or-better selling chart-topping singles, Thomas Rhett’s new single “Sixteen” was also the most added song at Country radio this week.

Pictured (L-R): ASCAP songwriter Ashley Gorley, BMI songwriter Thomas Rhett, BMI songwriter Jesse Frasure and BMI songwriter Rhett Akins. Photo credit: Ed Rode

Next week, Thomas Rhett will be recognized at the American Music Awards for his two current nominations for Favorite Male Country Artist and Favorite Country Album for his PLATINUM-certified third album LIFE CHANGES (The Valory Music Co.). LIFE CHANGES is the biggest, boldest-sounding record of his career, filled with a diverse batch of songs as he stretches his sound to new limits. Emphasizing his “detailed style of songwriting” (Rolling Stone), LIFE CHANGES was an instant hit upon release, debuting at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, marking the first Country release to take the top spot last year. It also drew a 2018 GRAMMY® Awards nomination for Best Country Album and has been streamed more than 944 million times. Thomas Rhett was recently named iHeartRadio’s Country Artist of the Year for the second year in a row, following a CMA Triple Play award for penning three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period (“Die A Happy Man,” “Star of the Show” and Michael Ray’s “Think A Little Less”), adding to his collection of trophies from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, Billboard Music Awards, CMT Music Awards and more. Fans can catch Thomas Rhett on the road this weekend in Lexington, KY (10/4), Fort Wayne, IN (10/5) and Grand Rapids, MI (10/6) on his headlining LIFE CHANGES TOUR. For additional information, visit ThomasRhett.com.

Pictured (L-R): Back Row – Round Hill’s Mark Brown, ASCAP’s Beth Brinker, Rhythm House’s Stevie Frasure, Big Machine Label Group’s Allison Jones, Tape Room’s Kelly Bolton, Warner/Chappell’s Ben Vaughan, Tape Room’s Blaine Rhodes, BMI’s Leslie Roberts, Combustion’s Chris Farren, BMI’s Jody Williams and Sony/ATV’s Troy Tomlinson
Front Row – The Valory Music Co.’s George Briner, ASCAP songwriter Ashley Gorley, BMI songwriter Thomas Rhett, BMI songwriter Jesse Frasure, BMI songwriter Rhett Akins, Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta. Photo credit: Ed Rode

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Jordan Davis Receives Platinum Plaque

By on July 31, 2018 in In The Press

MCA Nashville’s Jordan Davis was presented with a plaque yesterday at Fat Bottom Brewery in Nashville surrounded by industry friends to commemorate his debut single “Singles You Up” reaching No.1 on the country airplay charts as well as receiving Platinum Certification by the RIAA. Jordan co-wrote the infectious track that has accumulated over 200 million total streams after peaking at No.2 on the Spotify US Viral Chart and even reaching the Spotify Global Viral Chart. “Singles You Up” also ranks as Country Aircheck’s most-played song of 2018.

 

To celebrate, Jordan has released a special acoustic version of “Singles You Up”, listen HERE.

 

“Singles You Up” is featured on Jordan’s debut album Home State which features 11 additional tracks all co-written by Jordan including his current Top 40 single “Take It From Me”. Billboard recently premiered the music video for “Take It From Me” which can be viewed HERE.  Fans can catch the singer/songwriter on the road as part of Jake Owen’s “Life’s Whatcha Make It Tour” with upcoming stops in Washington, MO and Ft. Wayne, IN. For additional information please visit, www.jordandavisofficial.com

Photo Credit: Peyton Hoge

Pictured L to R (Back Row): UMG’s Chris Schuler, UMG’s Royce Risser, SVP Promotion, Jordan Davis, UMG’s Donna Hughes, MCA Nashville’s Briana Galluccio, UMG’s Mike Dungan, Chairman & CEO (Front Row): MCA Nashville’s Louie Newman, MCA Nashville’s Anna Johnson, MCA Nashville’s Miranda McDonald, MCA Nashville’s Donna Jo Passuntino, MCA Nashville’s Katie Dean, MCA Nashville’s Michelle Tyrrell, UMG’s David Friedman

Photo Credit: Peyton Hoge

Pictured L to R: UMG’s Royce Risser, SVP Promotion, UMG’s Brian Wright, EVP A&R, Zach Sutton, Jordan Davis, UMG’s Mike Dungan, Chairman & CEO, UMG’s Mike Harris, COO

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Jordan Davis Celebrates First #1 Song “Singles You Up” At Fat Bottom Brewery

By on July 31, 2018 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

Pictured (l-r): Songwriter Steven Dale Jones, songwriter-artist Jordan Davis and songwriter Justin Ebach. Photo: Peyton Hoge

As “Singles You Up” (written with Steven Dale Jones and Justin Ebach) currently garners 200,000,000 streams, it is the most played song by a male artist on country radio in 2018 thus far and gains such quick momentum for a debut release, Jordan Davis is proving that he is one to watch with the success of his first UMG/MCA released project “Home State”, produced by Paul DiGiovanni.

 

The Louisiana native moved to Nashville with the hopes of being a songwriter, not necessarily wanting to be in the spotlight as an artist. Davis paid his dues, working as a bartender while building his catalog and seeking a publishing deal, ultimately securing a recording contract with Universal Music Group in 2016.
Davis continues to tour this summer extensively into the fall with Jake Owen and Chris Janson. When asked what he has gained through the experience, his response was: “I am always learning and standing on the side of the stage watching and taking notes, looking to see how I can make my live show better”.

 

Focus On The 615 asked Davis who his dream collaboration would be with, especially having the leverage of a #1 song on the charts. His answer was quick and confident:

 

“John Prine. I respect him so much! I came to Nashville as a songwriter first. John Prine is a storyteller and his career is one that I respect to the core”.

 

With Jordan Davis continuing to make his mark as an artist and songwriter, his goal to work with John Prine could possibly become a reality. That balance of authenticity and catering to country radio is one that Davis seems to easily combine. A combination destined for longevity in a constantly changing music climate.

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Brett Young Celebrates His Platinum Milestones With A Pool Party

By on July 28, 2018 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

Pictured (L-R): Producer DANN HUFF, BMLG Records President/BMLG EVP JIMMY HARNEN, BRETT YOUNG, BMLG A&R Director LAUREL KITTLESON and BMLG President/CEO SCOTT BORCHETTA.  
Photo credit: Brooke Greenberg

This past Wednesday, Big Machine Label Group celebrated its newest platinum artist, Brett Young, with a California themed pool party.  Big Machine president, Jimmy Harnen, welcomed songwriters, industry executives, and a few lucky journalists to his house for a night of honoring Brett Young’s four platinum songs and his platinum album.

 

The PLATINUM milestones follow Young’s first three singles: “Sleep Without You” (PLATINUM), “In Case You Didn’t Know” (3X PLATINUM) and “Like I Loved You” (PLATINUM).  Brett performed the compelling tunes and offered a surprise preview of the first single off his upcoming sophomore album, “Here Tonight,” for his special guests.

 

After being greeted with “platinum” leis, guests were led to the backyard pool area, which was decorated with silver balloons and everything platinum.  Displays of Brett Young’s four platinum singles lined a walkway to a patio-turned-stage. The gazebo was transformed into a bar where party-themed cocktails like the “Mercy Mule” and “Los Angeles Lemonade” were available.  The food was catered by The Peg Leg Porker, and included all the BBQ necessities.  Randi Events was the official party planner.  Tiers of platinum cupcakes were the perfect dessert. The party also included a photo booth where guests captured themselves having fun and being silly.

“It was surreal being back where I first signed my record deal and seeing how much has happened since then,” Young said. “It’s crazy to think just three years ago I was in the same place just getting started with my team. I wrote this album from such a vulnerable and honest place, so it means the world that these songs have connected with people the way they have. The time has flown by, and I can’t wait to share the new music with fans soon.”

BRETT YOUNG performs an acoustic set of hits.     
Photo credit: Brooke Greenberg

As the sun started to set, Brett Young took the “stage” and performed all 4 of his platinum songs. With the help of legendary musician and producer, Dann Huff, Brett rocked out and the two shared stories about Brett’s journey as a performer.  He thanked his songwriters, and producers, and let the guests in on some of the ups and downs he experienced along the way.  Brett Young ended his session with a new, up-tempo single that is coming on his second album.  After listening to the song, it is clear that Brett Young isn’t slowing down, and his second album may be even more successful than his first!

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Brett Young’s “soothing, approachable” (New York Times) self-titled debut album became an instant success upon its release in 2017, dominating the Top 20 on the Country Albums chart for 37 weeks, quickly reaching RIAA PLATINUM Certification. Delivering four consecutive hits, Young became one of Country music’s new class of hitmakers as each single climbed to the top of the charts. Along with the success of his songs, Young’s music videos have added steam with “In Case You Didn’t Know” surpassing 194 million views and “Mercy” spending multiple weeks atop Vevo’s Top Country chart. Drawing in a devoted fan base with his unique voice that is “a gentle and seductive combination of silk and gravel” (All Access), Young has carved out his own lane in both performance delivery and songwriting. Named as the only Country act on Billboard’s Top 10 New Artists, Young continues to impress the genre and beyond with nominations from the ACM, Billboard, Teen Choice, CMT and CMA Awards. Above the industry successes, his relationship with fans found Young selling out every single stop on his debut headlining CALIVILLE TOUR and earning new followers on the road with Thomas Rhett’s LIFE CHANGES TOUR 2018. For additional information, visit brettyoungmusic.com.

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The Warner Sound During CMA Fest: High Valley And William Michael Morgan

By on June 15, 2018 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

I had the pleasure of attending two fan club parties as part of The Warner Sound last week from Warner Music Nashville’s roster:  High Valley and William Michael Morgan.

For the past few years, Warner Music Nashville has presented a full schedule of activities with their artists at an off-site location near the CMA Fest and now for the last two years at their office on Music Row.

Inside the tent for High Valley’s fan club party 2018.

I thoroughly-enjoyed going out to their office for a couple of days to enjoy High Valley and William Michael Morgan’s fan club parties.  It was a welcome reprieve from the massive crowd, far away parking, and the hot, humid temperatures outside at CMA Fest during that time.

Pop-up Waffle House Warner Music Nashville

The fan club parties were set out on their patio on the second floor with a large tent cooled with air-conditioning.   The tent held a nice-sized stage, lighting, and nicely-decorated for each fan club party.

The pop-up Waffle House Warner Music Nashville for CMA Fest.

On Thursday, High Valley performed 5 songs with a full band and entertained their fans with their bluegrass-infused sound blended with contemporary country and family harmonies from the two brothers.  Their songs are infectious and always bring such great energy to the stage that was fully-appreciated by their fans.  Prior to the show, fans were treated to pulled pork barbecue or grilled chicken, tossed salad, chips, chocolate chip cookie, and assortment of soda or bottled water to drink from Texas Roadhouse.

On Sunday, William Michael Morgan performed 5 songs acoustically playing guitar himself with another person playing guitar with him and singing harmony.  Morgan demonstrated his smooth, baritone vocals on his more traditional country songs to a enthusiastic crowd and paid homage to one of his favorites singing a cover from Tim McGraw.   Fans were able to enjoy a lunch of beef skewers, tossed salad, chocolate chip cookie, and assortment of soda or bottled water to drink from Texas Roadhouse.

After each performance, they held a meet and greet to meet with their fans who attended and take photos.

As an added treat inside the Warner Music Nashville office during the 4 days of CMA Fest, there was a special pop-up Waffle House in the lobby complete with booths preparing waffles and hashbrowns for free to guests.  Fans could also enjoy a cocktail from George Dickel Whisky outside on a deck there, I especially liked the frozen rose and frozen lemonade whisky cocktail they served, and Crown Royal hosted a lounge where they served some specialty drinks like a Coke and Vanilla Crown Royal cocktail.

All were there as sponsors of The Warner Sound and really created a nice, relaxing atmosphere that I could have easily stuck around to enjoy all day.

frozen rose

Thanks for allowing me to enjoy The Warner sound! Always a treat and highly-recommend buying tickets for next year to get up close and personal with many of Warner Music Nashville’s artists.  It’s such an enjoyable escape from the crowds and heat downtown.  They change it up each year, so you never know exactly what it will be, but it will always be nice no matter what.

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Big Machine And Florida Georgia Line Celebrate Three Straight #1 Hits Off DIG YOUR ROOTS

By on June 11, 2018 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

This past Saturday, Big Machine Label Group and Florida Georgia Line held the DIG YOUR ROOTS Party celebrating three #1 hits in a row off their DIG YOUR ROOTS album, plus #1 hit, history-making collaboration with Bebe Rexha, “Meant To Be”, at the beautiful, trendy FGL House in downtown Nashville.  Inviting along the songwriters, collaborators, family, industry friends, and media to celebrate along with them.

Party-goers enjoyed a mimosa upon arrival, specialty drinks made with Big Machine Vodka, and an assortment of delicious brunch bites like scones, assorted muffins, fresh fruit on skewers, chicken & waffles, and much more.

Plaque presentations were made for #1 hits: “H.O.L.Y.”, “God, Your Mama and Me” (collaboration with the Backstreet Boys), “May We All” ,  and “Meant To Be”.

In attendance for the celebration were Florida Georgia Line, Backstreet Boys, Bebe Rexha, the songwriters, and Big Machine Label Group CEO Scott Borchetta.

Bebe Rexha joked that she thought she was writing with Little Big Town before she arrived at the songwriting session that her manager set up.  Upon arrival asking “where the other women were” to which everyone laughed and responded that “we’re it”.

The Backstreet Boys enjoyed celebrating along for their first #1 country hit and collaboration with Florida Georgia Line, who were also their tourmates last year.  Personally, I’d love to see a full-length collaboration album from them.  Such great musical chemistry!

Thanks for the invite Big Machine Label Group and Sweet Talk PR! We had a great time!

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BMI And ASCAP “Fix A Drink” To Celebrate Chris Janson’s Second No. 1 Hit

By on March 12, 2018 in In The Press

    Top (L-R): BMI’s David Preston, Sea Gayle’s Christina Wiltshire, Warner Bros.’ John Esposito, ASCAP’s Beth Brinker, Sea Gayle’s Jake Gear, Combustion’s Chris Farren, Ole’s John Ozier and Warner Chappell’s Ryan Beuschel  Bottom (L-R): Ashley Gorley, Chris Janson, Chris DuBois and Brent Anderson

BMI songwriter Chris Janson celebrated his second No. 1 hit “Fix A Drink” last week in the BMI lobby alongside ASCAP co-writers Ashley Gorley and Chris DuBois. The track marks Gorley and DuBois’ 36th and 17th No. 1s respectively. The party was hosted by BMI’s David Preston and ASCAP’s Beth Brinker, and included presentations from each writer’s publishing team as well as remarks from Warner Music Nashville Chairman & CEO John Esposito.

“One of my radio regionals Ray Vaughn always says ‘team work makes the dream work,’ and I truly believe that,” said Janson. “I have a fantastic team behind me, from my label to my management, my agency, my publisher and beyond – not to mention my wife Kelly. I am so grateful to have people who believe in my music and fight for my songs. I am proud to share this No. 1 with each and every one of them as well as my fellow songwriters Ashley and Chris.”

Chris Janson, whose current single “Drunk Girl” is Top 40 and climbing at country radio, is on tour with Cole Swindell and was recently invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Upon his induction on March 20, he will be the Opry’s youngest living member.

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BMI And ASCAP Honor Dustin Lynch’s Fifth Consecutive No. 1 “Small Town Boy”

By on March 12, 2018 in In The Press

“Small Town Boy” songwriters Rhett Akins, Kyle Fishman and Ben Hayslip gather with Dustin Lynch while celebrating their No. 1 song. (Photo: Steve Lowry)

Last week friends, family and Music Row VIPs gathered at vintage arcade bar HQ Beercade to celebrate 2017’s longest-running leader of the year “Small Town Boy” with songwriters Rhett Akins, Kyle Fishman, Ben Hayslip and Broken Bow artist Dustin Lynch. The four-week chart-topper had 2017’s largest single-week audience and marks BMI’s Rhett Akins’ and ASCAP’s Ben Hayslip’s 23rd and 21st No. 1s respectively, as well as securing BMI’s Kyle Fishman his first.

The certified PLATINUM track was honored with presentations from Warner Chappell’s Ryan Beuschel, Sony/ATV’s Tom Luteran, Play It Again Music’s Dallas Davidson, This Music’s Rusty Gaston and Broken Bow’s Executive VP Jon Loba. 

Lynch’s chart-rising single “I’d Be Jealous Too” is now spinning at Country radio. Find him on the road this spring as he joins Brad Paisley as featured support on the Weekend Warrior World Tour.

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Midland Celebrates First Career No. 1, “Drinkin’ Problem”

By on October 13, 2017 in In The Press

(L-R) Midland’s Jess Carson, Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy  Photo credit: Ed Rode

Nashville came out strong yesterday (10/11) to celebrate Midland’s first career No. 1 for their certified-GOLD debut single “Drinkin’ Problem” at the Sutler Saloon. Midland co-wrote Country Music’s definitive drinking tune of 2017 with hit tunesmiths Shane McAnally (GMR) and Josh Osborne (ASCAP) and recorded alongside esteemed producer, Dann Huff. The feat marked Osborne’s 14th no. 1 and McAnally’s 25th ascend during the celebration hosted by ASCAP and BMI.

Midland follows the chart-topper with their new optimistic tune, “Make A Little” from their critically-acclaimed debut album on Big Machine Records. Touted as “the year’s best Country album” by The Washington Post, ON THE ROCKS earned the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Top Country Album Sales chart.

Fans can catch Midland this weekend at Austin City Limits Music Festival and out with Jon Pardi on CMT On Tour this fall. In early 2018, the trio will take the stage with Little Big Town and Kasey Musgraves. For more information about new music and a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit MidlandOfficial.com.

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BMI And SESAC Celebrate No. 1 Hit “Flatliner”

By on October 12, 2017 in In The Press

(L-R): Sony ATV’s Josh Van Valkenburg; KP Entertainment’s Kerri Edwards; producer Michael Carter; songwriter Matt Bronleewe (SESAC); Cole Swindell (BMI); songwriter Jaron Boyer (SESAC); BMI’s David Preston; SESAC’s Shannon Hatch; peer music’s Kim Wiggins; Warner Music Nashville’s Cris Lacy. (Photo by Steve Lowry)

Hit songwriters Cole Swindell (BMI), Jaron Boyer (SESAC) and Matt Bronleewe (SESAC) gathered with fans, friends and industry notables last night to celebrate the No. 1 hit “Flatliner,” from Swindell’s certified RIAA Gold album You Should Be Here. The party took place at legendary Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge prior to Swindell headlining the Stay Downtown at Tootsie’s 57th Birthday Bash, named after Swindell’s current single, “Stay Downtown.” “Flatliner,” which features Cole’s friend/mentor Dierks Bentley, became Swindell’s record-breaking seventh consecutive No. 1 single and his tenth overall as a songwriter.

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