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Innovation In Music Awards Announce 2018 Nominees

By on April 11, 2018 in In The Press


Anticipation continues to build for the Innovation in Music Awards (IMA), which recognize music industry professionals and companies who are innovating and distinguishing themselves in music creation, music discovery and developing innovative strategies in music marketing.

With the Impact in Innovation Award to be announced at a later date, nominees for seven of the eight major awards were announced this morning. It’s an eclectic and successful group, ranging from an executive who helped solve the health insurance conundrum for musicians (Tatum Allsep), to an artist who has thrilled with the recent release of her third studio album (Kacey Musgraves), to the host of one of the most beloved radio programs in the United States (Chris Thile).

Nominees and executives will gather in Las Vegas this Saturday evening, April 14, at the IMA nominee reception at the MGM Grand. Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka and the C-Grams charity app, the event will take a moment to celebrate the 32 artists, producers, executives, broadcasters and programmers up for awards.

The second annual ceremony will be held Sunday, June 3 at the Westin Hotel in Nashville and will be hosted by Bill Werde, Director of the Bandier Music Industry Program in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

SiriusXM Senior Vice President of Programming Steve Blatter is joined by Red Light Management founder and CEO Coran Capshaw and UMG Nashville Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan as the nominees for Innovator of the Year. Winner of this award, along with five others, will be announced prior to the Second Annual Innovation In Music Awards.

“Challenges in the music industry call for creative strategies and risk taking at the highest levels to be successful and shape the future of the business,” said Pete O’Heeron, Chairman of the Innovation in Music Awards. “These nominees represent that progressive mindset.”

A committee of music professionals determine the honorees. The categories include:

1) INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

For the music professional who has demonstrated an overall commitment to new music, new music discovery and innovative programs to break new artists.

Nominees

Steve Blatter, SiriusXM

Coran Capshaw, Red Light Management

Mike Dungan, Universal Music Group Nashville

2) IMPACT in INNOVATION AWARD

For a music professional who has committed an entire career to innovative initiatives and music creation, advocacy and discovery.

To Be Announced

3) INNOVATION in MUSIC, EXECUTIVE

For the executive who has shown exemplary fortitude and/or marketing savvy in bringing a new artist or artists to the market and has demonstrated unique ideas and/or programs which pioneer new music and empower the creators.

Nominees

Tatum Allsep, Music Health Alliance

Cindy Mabe, Universal Music Group Nashville

Shane Tarleton, Warner Music Nashville

Sally Williams, Opry Entertainment Group

John Zarling, Sony Music Nashville

4) INNOVATION in MUSIC, BROADCAST

An on-air individual or off-air programmer who provides a diligent voice for new and innovative music.

Nominees

Buzz Brainard, SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour

Monica Escobedo, Good Morning America

Julie Gurovitsch, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Chris Thile, Live From Here

5) INNOVATION in MUSIC, RADIO PROGRAMMING

Airplay equations help the committee decide the programmer/radio station showing strongest diligence in exposing new and ultimately successful music.

Nominees

Johnny Chiang, KKBQ/Houston

Nate Deaton, KRTY/San Jose

Shelly Easton, WXTU/Philadelphia

Lance Houston, WEBG/Chicago

Rod Phillips, iHeart Country

6) INNOVATION in MUSIC, CREATIVE/ARTIST

Individual who best displays a unique and successful creative initiative. Their music will depart from the norm and attract new fans.

Nominees

Dan Auerbach, Artist/Producer

Kenny Chesney, Artist/Producer

Dave Cobb, Producer

Midland, Artist

Kacey Musgraves, Artist

7) INNOVATION in MUSIC, DIGITAL MEDIA/MARKETING

Individual or team that best utilizes technology innovatively in programming, marketing or selling music.

Nominees

Jay Frank, Universal Music Group

John Marks, Spotify

Jennie Smythe, Girlilla Marketing

8) INNOVATION in MUSIC, LIVE PERFORMANCE

For the concert promoter, artists booker, venue, artist or touring entity who has distinguished themselves for profound innovation in the concert experience.

Nominees

Amy Howe, Ticketmaster

Louis Messina, AEG

Ed Warm, Joe’s on Weed Street & Smokeout Fest, Chicago

The Second Annual Innovation In Music Awards features award presentations, musical performances and moments honoring the nominees. For information, visit www.innovationinmusic.net.

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Superstar Collaborations Announced For The 53rd Academy Of Country Music Awards™

By on April 11, 2018 in In The Press

The Academy of Country Music® revealed today an expanded lineup of superstar collaborations and must-see performances for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, Country Music’s Party of the Year®. The 53rd ACM Awards®, hosted by Reba McEntire, will broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

For the first time, the Academy of Country Music Awards will debut “ACM Flashbacks” to honor classic country music hits and/or the artists whose music continues to influence musicians and fans alike. With this new feature, the ACM Awards will celebrate hits from a specific year, or honor an individual artist and their accomplishments through unique collaborations and one-of-a-kind renditions of their iconic songs. This year, the awards telecast will honor three of country music’s hit songs from 1993 with Toby Keith and Blake Shelton performing Keith’s celebrated No.1 debut single “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” Alan Jackson and Jon Pardi performing Jackson’s ACM Award-winning hit “Chattahoochee,” and Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson performing Reba’s GRAMMY® Award-winning hit “Does He Love You.”

Additional collaborations include Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina performing the multi-platinum, No. 1 hit “What Ifs,” Keith Urban and Julia Michaels performing Urban’s new single “Coming Home,” plus previously announced Bebe Rexha with Florida Georgia Line performing the chart-topping hit “Meant to Be.”

Also, Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker and Chris Young will join the lineup of previously announced solo performances by Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Midland, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Brett Young. Previously announced presenters include David Boreanaz, Drew Brees, AJ Buckley, Cam, Sam Elliot, Eve, Ashton Kutcher, Dustin Lynch, Nancy O’Dell, Rebecca Romijn, Max Thieriot and Lindsey Vonn.
Tickets to the ACM Awards are now on sale at www.axs.com. For more information on the ACM Awards and all ACM events including ACM Party for a Cause®, visit www.ACMcountry.com and www.PartyForaCause.com. You can like Academy of Country Music on Facebook or follow on Twitter at @ACMawards and Instagram @ACMAwards for more immediate updates.

About the Academy of Country Music Awards

The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards™ is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry. The show is produced for television by dick clark productions and will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 8:00 PM live ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, R.A. Clark, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are executive producers. Pete Fisher is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music.

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Tin Pan South 2018 Night Three

By on April 6, 2018 in In The Press

The Hitmen of Music Row – Jeffrey Steele, Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins and Craig Wiseman – gather for the first time in 10 years at 3rd & Lindsley Thursday night.
Photo: NSAI

The third night of the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank saw sellouts all across the city including the much-anticipated Hitmen of Music Row show at 3rd & Lindsley, Jerrod Niemann and friends at SOUTH and Liz Rose, Emily Shackelton, Alyssa Micaela and Femke at Douglas Corner Cafe.

Regions Bank’s Tonya Ginnetti and Lisa Harless hang with (l. to r.) Billy Dean, Frank Myers, Aaron Barker and Eddy Raven prior to their show on The Hard Rock Cafe stage sponsored by Mid-Tenn Ford.
Photo: Regions Bank

Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins, Jeffrey Steele and Craig Wiseman gathered as The Hitmen of Music Row for the first time in 10 years at the 3rd & Lindsley late show. They picked up right where they left off with the kind of chemistry that can only come from close friendships and musical bonds.

(l. to r.) – Dustin Lynch, Neil Thrasher, Wendell Mobley and Lee Thomas Miller perform at 3rd & Lindsley Wednesday night.
Photo: Cooper Smith

Matraca Berg brought husband and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder Jeff Hanna on stage more than once during her set with Robert Earl Keen, Waylon Payne and Adam Wright. The SESAC show at the Listening Room Cafe stage sponsored by Nashville Music City saw special guests Justin Wilson, Jimmie Allen and Jason Sever join NSAI board president Steve Bogard, Rob Hatch and Restless Road.

The ole music round at Whiskey Rhythm featured Jacob Powell, Austin Jenckes, Josh Dorr and several special guests. Al Anderson joined Who Is Fancy, Marc Beeson, Andy Albert, Kendall Marvel and Sara Haze at The Local stage sponsored by the Tennessee Entertainment Commission. Billy Dean brought up America’s Got Talent season eight contestant Chloe Channell at the Hard Rock Cafe stage sponsored by Mid-South Ford late show with Eddy Raven, Aaron Barker and Frank Myers.

Produced by Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank runs through tomorrow, April 7, 2018 at 10 of Nashville’s top music venues. Cash admission ranging from $10 to $25 for individual shows not already at the posted capacity will be an option at most venues.
The free Tin Pan South Festival App is currently available in the iOS and Android app stores or at TinPanSouth.com. For up-to-date lineups, tickets, venues, schedules and other festival information, download the Festival App or visit tinpansouth.com. Updates can also be found on the Tin Pan South Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram.

 

About NSAI: The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 spans the United States and 10 foreign countries. For over 50 years, NSAI has been dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com.

 

About Regions Financial Corporation:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $123 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services.  Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 1,900 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

 

Organizers of the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival would like to thank the following Platinum and Gold Corporate Partners:

Regions Bank – Presenting Partner

Southwest Airlines – Official Airline Partner

News Channel 5 – Official Broadcast Partner

Ronald Blue Trust

Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.

ASCAP

BMI

SESAC

Ford

Jack Daniel’s

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Academy Of Country Music® Launches Official App And Merchandise Line In Advance Of The 53rd ACM Awards™

By on April 6, 2018 in In The Press

The Academy of Country Music® announced today the launch of the official 2018 ACM Awards® App and merchandise in advance of the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent. The 53rd ACM Awards®, hosted by Reba McEntire, will broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Available for both the iPhone via the App Store and Android via Google Play, the 2018 ACM App offers fans the latest on performers, ticket info and concert schedules for all ACM Party for a Cause® events, as well as the latest news, exclusive videos and info on nominees for this year’s 53rd ACM Awards®. New this year is an ACM Photo Hunt game, which gives fans the chance to post photo cards to Instagram with the hashtag #ACMphotohunt for the chance to win tickets to the 2019 ACM Awards. More information and download the App, visit https://www.acmcountry.com/app.

 

Additionally, fans can gear up for Country Music’s Party of the Year® with official 53rd ACM Awards merchandise. The line, designed and created by Academy partner Richards & Southern, features t-shirts, hats and hoodies, plus new items including beach towels, water bottles and a custom Adirondack chair. Fans can visit the Academy of Country Music Store now to check out all of the new merchandise at http://academyofcountrymusic.richardsandsouthern.com.

 

Previously announced ACM Awards performers include Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Kelly Clarkson, Florida Georgia Line, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Midland, Maren Morris, Jon Pardi, Bebe Rexha, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Brett Young. Previously announced presenters include David Boreanaz, Drew Brees, AJ Buckley, Cam, Sam Elliot, Eve, Ashton Kutcher, Dustin Lynch, Nancy O’Dell, Rebecca Romijn, Max Thieriot and Lindsey Vonn.

Tickets to the ACM Awards are now on sale at www.axs.com. For more information on the ACM Awards and all ACM events including ACM Party for a Cause®, visit www.ACMcountry.com and www.PartyForaCause.com. You can like Academy of Country Music on Facebook or follow on Twitter at @ACMawards and Instagram @ACMAwards for more immediate updates.

 

About the Academy of Country Music Awards

The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards™ is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry. The show is produced for television by dick clark productions and will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 8:00 PM live ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, R.A. Clark, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are executive producers. Pete Fisher is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music.

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RCA Records Nashville Singer-Songwriter Rachel Wammack Debut Self-Titled EP Available Today

By on April 6, 2018 in In The Press

Rachel Wammack EP Artwork
Credit: Matthew Berinato

Singer-songwriter Rachel Wammack (pronounced wa-mack) releases her debut self-titled EP, Rachel Wammack, today via RCA Records Nashville.

Listen to it HERE.

The new Rachel Wammack EP was produced by Dann Huff and marks the first commercial release to come from the 23-year old native of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, who was influenced heavily from the rich music history of her hometown, being shaped and sharpened by her upbringing there.

Wammack, who was eager to give her ever-growing fan base a glimpse of the environment that molded her into writing her first song at age 12, took a camera crew this past winter around her hometown, showcasing the people and places that have played a small part in the artist, Rachel Wammack.

Watch the short clip HERE.

Like her key influences before her, Adele, Otis Redding, Carrie Underwood and Sam Smith; Wammack honed her craft not only as vocalist, but as a songwriter. Throughout her adolescent years Rachel expressed her art in her songwriting, storytelling, playing in the High School band, and eventually pursuing a degree in professional writing.

All artists take different paths, but with Rachel, her path chose her. At the age of 17 she was discovered by Sony Music Nashville while performing in Muscle Shoals. Five years and many written songs later, Rachel received a record deal from Sony Music Nashville.

Today Rachel begins her next chapter as both a songwriter and recording artist with the release of Rachel Wammack.

Rachel Wammack EP Track Listing

1. Hard to Believe
Written by Rachel Wammack/Jason Reeves/Jimmy Robbins

2. Closure
Written by Rachel Wammack/Jonny Price

3. My Boyfriend Doesn’t Speak for Me Anymore
Written by Rachel Wammack/Danelle Reeves/Tiffany Vartanyan

4. Damage
Written by Rachel Wammack/Tom Douglas/David Hodges

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Florida Georgia Line Scores Touchdown With Headlining Street Party Celebrating Tennessee Titans

By on April 5, 2018 in In The Press

NASHVILLE, TN – APRIL 04: Tyler Hubbard (L) and Brian Kelley (R) of multi-platinum superstar duo Florida Georgia Line performs onstage during The NFL’s Tennessee Titans team up for the “Tradition Evolved” concert event in downtown Nashville to celebrate The Titans new 2018 uniforms on April 4, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for Florida Georgia Line and Tennessee Titans) *** Local Caption *** Tyler Hubbard

Proudly sporting the NFL’s Tennessee Titans’ brand new 2018 jerseys personalized with “Hubbard” and “Kelley,” MULTI-PLATINUM duo FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE were in the zone showing downtown Nashville how they roll last night (4/4) at the corner of Broadway and 1st Avenue.

Hosted in celebration of the upcoming 20th season, star players of past and present united with the Titans Cheerleaders for the anything-goes festivities. “It was about as Nashville as you could get,” claimed ESPN, as a DJ and live Titans band pumped up the honky-tonk-lined street for the global entertainers. Even coach Mike Vrabel joined in on the action as he grabbed a mic to accompany FGL onstage for “Get Your Shine On.”

Palpable energy of the multi-block crowd fueled the first of its kind “Tradition Evolved” party as thousands of fans cheered and sang throughout the night to a range of FGL’s hottest jams from their BMLG Records albums. The dynamic pair mixed in new fan-favorites like their history-making chart-topper “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha – currently sitting at #1 on the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for the 18th consecutive week (tying 4X PLATINUM-certified “H.O.L.Y.”) – and invited Country rising star MORGAN WALLEN for a standout performance of his latest single “Up Down” (featuring FGL). And making it a family affair, both Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley sweetly brought out their wives for a piano-driven “H.O.L.Y.” – marking baby Olivia Hubbard’s first concert.

From the pre-party at FGL HOUSE to the after-party back at their four-story entertainment destination – plus the knockout concert complete with pyro and fireworks in between – headlining the landmark event meant a lot to the former Belmont University students who met in Music City. “It’s an honor to be a part of this organization,” Hubbard shared onstage. “It’s an honor to be in the beautiful city of Nashville – our home state of Tennessee right here – hanging out on a Wednesday night.”

On Saturday (4/7), CMT Hot 20 Countdown will offer viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the explosive night with backstage interviews and must-see concert footage. Fans can tune in to see host Cody Alan tour Nissan Stadium – home of the Titans – with FGL on CMT. Click here to watch the preview.

Nominated for ACM Vocal Duo of the Year, FGL will next perform 2X PLATINUM-certified “Meant to Be” with Rexha at the upcoming 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards live from Las Vegas on April 15 on CBS.

For more information about Florida Georgia Line, please visit floridageorgialine.com and reach out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

NASHVILLE, TN – APRIL 04: Tyler Hubbard (L) and Brian Kelley (R) of multi-platinum superstar duo Florida Georgia Line performs onstage during The NFL’s Tennessee Titans team up for the “Tradition Evolved” concert event in downtown Nashville to celebrate The Titans new 2018 uniforms on April 4, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for Florida Georgia Line and Tennessee Titans) *** Local Caption *** Tyler Hubbard

ABOUT FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE:
Redefining what’s possible in Country music, global superstars Florida Georgia Line continue to push full-throttle into uncharted territories with history-making collaborations, fresh entrepreneurial ventures and bold new music while currently in the studio. Crushing record-breaking milestones, the MULTI-PLATINUM duo has heavy-hitting spotlights on Bebe Rexha’s “Meant to Be,” Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso’s “Let Me Go” (ft. watt), Morgan Wallen’s “Up Down,” and The Chainsmokers’ “Last Day Alive.” Fueling their groundbreaking momentum, FGL’s 2016 PLATINUM-certified album, DIG YOUR ROOTS (BMLG Records), delivered three consecutive #1 smashes: 4X PLATINUM-certified “H.O.L.Y.” [#1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 18 straight weeks] and PLATINUM-certified “May We All” (ft. Tim McGraw) and “God, Your Mama, And Me” (ft. Backstreet Boys) [13th #1 overall as artists]. THE SMOOTH TOUR 2017 marked their first time headlining select sold-out stadium dates – featuring special guests Backstreet Boys, with critics’ reviews boasting: “Just in case you’ve forgotten, Florida Georgia Line is one of the hottest country acts alive” (MusicRow Magazine). With over 30 million tracks and more than 4.2 million albums sold worldwide, the top-shelf entertainers remain the first and only Country act to achieve RIAA’s DIAMOND certification (10 million copies sold) for their breakout “Cruise,” which is the best-selling digital Country single of all time (SoundScan). Since 2012, FGL has earned prestigious honors from the AMAs, ACM Awards, CMA Awards, Billboard Music Awards and CMT Music Awards. The ACM Vocal Duo of the Year nominees are slated to perform their current smash hit single with Rexha at the upcoming award show airing live April 15 on CBS. As true visionaries, their innovative endeavors also include their newly announced multifaceted compound in Nashville: Tribe Kelley Trading Post, Tree Vibez Music, and meet + greet, plus FGL HOUSE. In addition to their supercharged music festival appearances this year, FGL will kick off the inaugural FGL Fest with a concert inside Turn 4 of the historic oval during the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 25th annual NASCAR weekend on September 8.

ABOUT MORGAN WALLEN:
Morgan Wallen’s “infectious” (Rare Country) new single “Up Down,” featuring Florida Georgia Line, is catapulting up the Country radio airplay charts and has earned high praise from the likes of Rolling Stone Country, Taste of Country, Morning Hangover, Whiskey Riff and more. Selected as one of CMT’s LISTEN UP “18 for 2018” class of newcomers, the engaging entertainer sharpened his performance skills opening for superstars including FGL and label mate Chris Lane. He’s currently on the road for his first headlining trek – the UP DOWN TOUR. Also an in-demand songwriter, Wallen has co-penned hits for A Thousand Horses, Dustin Lynch, and Kane Brown, as well as Jason Aldean’s sultry Top 5 “You Make It Easy.” His five-song EP THE WAY I TALK (2016) features Top 30 debut single “The Way I Talk,” that made its mark on Spotify’s popular Wild Country, New Boots and New Music Friday playlists. Born in Sneedville, Tenn. (also home to bluegrass legend Jimmy Martin), Wallen was a star on the baseball diamond, attended the same high school as Country superstar Kenny Chesney, and has deep roots in the church. With a Hard Rock-loving preacher for a father and a mother who couldn’t get enough Country and contemporary Christian music, Wallen began performing for his local congregation at the tender age of 3 and went on to develop a strong love of Country, Rock and Hip-Hop. His debut album IF I KNOW ME, produced by award-winning studio whiz Joey Moi, will be released April 27 on Big Loud Records.

For more about Morgan Wallen, visit www.morganwallen.com.

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Tin Pan South 2018 Night Two

By on April 5, 2018 in In The Press

Raelynn performs at the 3rd & Lindsley early show. Photo: Cooper Smith

Night two of the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank was brisk but beautiful, as nine Nashville music venues hosted writers rounds. Fans were delighted to see their favorite country stars performing all over town including Dustin Lynch, Lindsay Ell, Love & Theft, Eric Paslay, Cassadee Pope, Carly Pearce, Raelynn and more.

Creative Nation took over The Listening Room Cafe stage sponsored by Nashville Music City, with Luke Laird, Steve Moakler, Kassi Ashton and Alec Bailey entertaining a packed house during the early show and the late show featuring Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna and Tyler Johnson.
The Tree Vibez Music round, billed with Corey Crowder, Jordan Schmidt, Daniel Ross and RaeLynn, were joined by new artists Mitchell Tenpenny and Cale Dodds and new mentor on The Voice Cassadee Pope.

 

Corey Crowder performs at the 3rd & Lindsley early show.
Photo: Cooper Smith

The 2017 NSAI Song Contest Presented by CMT winner John Gurney opened the 3rd & Lindsley late show, which featured Dustin Lynch, Lee Thomas Miller, Neil Thrasher and Wendell Mobley. Gurney performed the winning song, “Fairytale Dress,” which he co-wrote with Erin Ashley O’Keefe.
Produced by Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank runs through Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 10 of Nashville’s top music venues. Cash admission ranging from $10 to $25 for individual shows not already at the posted capacity will be an option at most venues.

 

New Warner Music Nashville artist Cale Dodds performs at the 3rd & Lindsley early show.
Photo: Cooper Smith

 

The free Tin Pan South Festival App is currently available in the iOS and Android app stores or at TinPanSouth.com. For up-to-date lineups, tickets, venues, schedules and other festival information, download the Festival App or visit tinpansouth.com. Updates can also be found on the Tin Pan South Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram.

 

About NSAI: The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 spans the United States and 10 foreign countries. For over 50 years, NSAI has been dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com.

 

About Regions Financial Corporation:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $123 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services.  Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 1,900 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

 

Organizers of the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival would like to thank the following Platinum and Gold Corporate Partners:

Regions Bank – Presenting Partner

Southwest Airlines – Official Airline Partner

News Channel 5 – Official Broadcast Partner

Ronald Blue Trust

Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.

ASCAP

BMI

SESAC

Ford

Jack Daniel’s

ole

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Keith Urban Sets Release Date For New Album

By on April 5, 2018 in In The Press

It has been two years since the release of his chart-topping, record breaking album RIPCORD, but on Friday, April 27th, Keith Urban returns with his ninth studio album, GRAFFITI U.  The 13-track recording, which includes his current single “Coming Home,” featuring Julia Michaels, will be available for preorder this Friday, April 6th at http://smarturl.it/GraffitiU.  The intimate image on the GRAFFITI U album cover was taken by world-renowned photographer Mark Seliger.

 

GRAFFITI U TRACK LISTING:

Coming Home

Never Comin Down

Same Heart

My Wave

Parallel Line

Drop Top

Way Too Long

Horses

Gemini

Texas Time

Love The Way It Hurts (So Good)

Female

Steal My Thunder

 

The 58-city “GRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR 2018,” kicks off on June 15th at St. Louis’s Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

 

For more official Keith Urban news and information go to www.keithurban.net.

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Tin Pan South 2018 Night One Highlights

By on April 4, 2018 in In The Press

The 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank kicked off last night, as more than 80 songwriters hit the stages of 10 of Nashville’s top music venues. The “you never know who might show up at Tin Pan” rule held true, as several country stars joined in for special renditions of their hits.

(l. to r.) Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley listen, as Morgan Evans performs at 3rd & Lindsley
Photo: Cooper Smith

Thomas Rhett joined his father, Rhett Akins, Bob DiPiero and The Warren Brothers on stage for BMI’s Rhett Akins & Friends show at the 3rd & Lindsley late show. The star power didn’t stop there, as LOCASH, Dustin Lynch and Jon Pardi also performed for an adoring audience. The “special guest” at the early 3rd & Lindsley show featuring hit writers Ashley Gorley and Chris DeStefano turned out to be Brett Young. Also appearing to perform his hit song “Kiss Somebody” was country newcomer Morgan Evans.

Gabe Dixon performs on the Hard Rock late show stage sponsored by Mid-South Ford.
Photo: Cooper Smith

Tin Pan South partner Southwest Airlines returned this year with their “Surprise and Delight” campaign and shocked two attendees of the CMA Songwriter Series show featuring Larry Gatlin, Terry McBride, Aaron Tippin and Charlie Worsham with round-trip tickets to anywhere the airline flies domestically or internationally. Rumor has it Southwest may pop up at another Tin Pan show or two this week.

 

Southwest Airlines “Surprise & Delight” winners Mykal Duncan and Fawn Maness are congratulated by (l. to r.) Charlie Worsham, Terry McBride, Aaron Tippin and Larry Gatlin at Station Inn.
Photo: NSAI

Produced by Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank will take place April 3-7, 2018 at 10 of Nashville’s top music venues. Cash admission ranging from $10 to $25 for individual shows not already at the posted capacity will be an option at most venues. There will be no Tin Pan South shows at Hard Rock Café this evening.

Brett Young performs at 3rd & Lindsley
Photo: Cooper Smith

The free Tin Pan South Festival App is currently available in the iOS and Android app stores or at TinPanSouth.com. For up-to-date lineups, tickets, venues, schedules and other festival information, download the Festival App or visit tinpansouth.com. Updates can also be found on the Tin Pan South Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram.

Chris Young (l.) and Corey Crowder (r.) closed out the Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar on Tuesday before the festival kicked off that evening.
Photo: Cooper Smith

About NSAI: The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 spans the United States and 10 foreign countries. For over 50 years, NSAI has been dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com.

 

About Regions Financial Corporation:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $123 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services.  Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 1,900 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

 

Organizers of the 26th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival would like to thank the following Platinum and Gold Corporate Partners:

Regions Bank – Presenting Partner

Southwest Airlines – Official Airline Partner

News Channel 5 – Official Broadcast Partner

Ronald Blue Trust

Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.

ASCAP

BMI

SESAC

Ford

Jack Daniel’s

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Country Music Cruise 2019 Includes Four Hall Of Famers

By on April 4, 2018 in In The Press
The Country Music Cruise, which recorded sellouts in each of its first five years, already boasted three Country Music Hall of Fame members sailing on the 2019 cruise. The announcement of Ricky Skaggs as one of the three newest Hall of Fame inductees last week brings the total to four for the January 27 – February 3, 2019 cruise aboard Holland America’s stunning Signature class ship the Nieuw Amsterdam. The four hit acts will join headliner Jeff Foxworthy and a host of other artists for a week of fun, sun and non-stop entertainment.
“Congratulations to Ricky Skaggs on your induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame,” said StarVista LIVE Senior Vice President Mike Jason. “Ricky joins Country Music Hall Of Fame artists the Oak Ridge Boys, Ronnie Milsap and Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers on The Country Music Cruise 2019, and we can’t wait to have them all onboard!”
The sixth anniversary cruise lineup also includes Patty Loveless, Joe Diffie, The Bellamy Brothers, Shenandoah, Johnny Lee, David Ball, TG Sheppard, Jeannie Seely, Wade Hayes, Chuck Mead and His Grassy Knoll Boys and Elvis Tribute Artists. Revered television and radio show host Lorianne Crook returns to emcee the cruise, and back by popular demand will be a very special Grand Ole Opry at Sea performance event.
Reservations for 2019 are already 70% sold out, but choice cabins are still available by visiting www.countrymusiccruise.com or by calling toll-free 866-476-2879.
Country Music Cruise guests have unprecedented opportunities to meet and mingle with the stars aboard what has been called the ultimate country music party. In addition to more than 50 live performances, cruisers can socialize with their favorite artists at theme nights, panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, jam sessions, meet and greets, autograph sessions and more. The non-stop entertainment extends to excursions and performances at exotic ports of call.
The 2019 Country Music Cruise will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida January 27, 2018 and journey to Key West and the beautiful waters of St. Thomas and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas before returning to Fort Lauderdale on February 3.
Fares start at just $1,999 per person and include mainstage concerts, daily activities, gourmet meals and so much more. To book a cabin, call toll-free 866-476-2879 or go to www.countrymusiccruise.com.
About StarVista LIVE:
StarVista LIVE creates unique entertainment experiences that bring fans together to relive their favorite moments, create new memories, and enjoy unparalleled access to the superstars they love. StarVista LIVE cruise events include the Malt Shop Memories Cruise, the Soul Train Cruise, The Country Music Cruise, The Flower Power Cruise, the ‘70s Rock and Romance Cruise, the Southern Rock Cruise  and the Ultimate Disco Cruise. StarVista LIVE is a division of Direct Holdings Global. Direct Holdings Global is a leading multi-channel marketer with a broad portfolio of products and services, most notably associated with the success of the StarVista / Time Life brand, delivered with a commitment to excellence and integrity. Additional information about StarVista LIVE can be found at:
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