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Parker McCollum Looks Back On Year Of Successes In 2021 [Interview]

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January 31, 2022

Parker McCollum. Picture: Courtesy of True Public Relations

MCA Nashville tape-recording musician Parker McCollum had a hectic year in 2021. With the launch of his significant tag launching cd Gold Chain Cowboy, an extensive touring timetable as well as the launch of his very first follower club, the Texas indigenous commemorated lots of landmarks.

On the visiting front, McCollum amused 17,000 individuals at the phase he finished secondary school on, ending up being the greatest paid act to ever before play there. He likewise offered out locations such as Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion, the AT&T Center in San Antonio, as well as the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, to name a few.

Parker McCollum. Picture: Courtesy of True Public Relations

After visiting closed down in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, McCollum as well as atrioventricular bundle were amongst the masses pleased to hit the trail in springtime of 2021. From mid-April with completion of the year, the men played around 90 programs throughout the nation, consisting of as the opening act upon Dierks Bentley‘s 22-date “Beers On Me Tour 2022.”

” Dierks is the interpretation of a super star. The focus to information, dedication, as well as power that [he and his crew] placed in every evening on that particular scenic tour goes over,” McCollum show to MusicRow “Every solitary point that you might consider from the get go of the day throughout as well as throughout the program is thought of, looked after, as well as planned for. To have that degree of dedication after you’ve been doing it for as lengthy as he has is rather outstanding.

” Being the first-of-three on a scenic tour, you’re [often] ignored. I believe he understood that we weren’t such as most first-of-three’s that he’s had. We’ve repeated a thousand programs as well as offered out programs all throughout the nation, so it had not been like it was our very first time,” McCollum clarifies. “He truly dealt with that, comprehended that, as well as allow us do our point.”

On the radio front, McCollum gained his very first No. 1 hit with his Platinum-certified launching solitary “Pretty Heart” in late 2020. He was likewise one of the most rotated brand-new musician on MusicRow‘s CountryBreakout Radio Chart throughout 2020, making him MusicRow‘s Breakout Artist of the Year honor in very early 2021.

McCollum’s existing radio solitary, “To Be Loved By You,” is nearing Top 10 at nation radio. The track got to the top of the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart on Dec. 10, 2021.

” When I was a youngster, I would certainly become aware of my preferred musicians as well as cds going Platinum or Gold as well as it simply appeared so great,” he shares. “Now to being in my residence on a daily basis as well as have a Gold as well as Platinum document, as well as ideally one more one coming … It’s practically motto to claim, yet often I squeeze myself as well as claim, ‘Is this crap genuine?'”

Both “To Be Loved By You” as well as “Pretty Heart” are included on McCollum’s significant tag launching cd, Gold Chain Cowboy, which was launched last summertime. The document’s success begins the heels of his significant tag backed Hollywood Gold EP from loss of 2020 as well as his formerly launched independent jobs.

Though not brand-new to the c and w scene, McCollum located himself on a wide variety of musician to enjoy checklists in 2021 from the similarity Rolling Stone, Billboard, HITS Magazine, SiriusXM, CMT, RIAA as well as much more. He likewise scratched his very first ACM election for New Male Artist of the Year as well as made his Grand Ole Opry launching early in 2014.

” I recognized what I wished to do when I was truly young. I recognized I wished to sing c and w for a living, as well as I recognized that I wished to do it on the highest degree. I really did not truly established a lot of a timeline for myself,” McCollum deals. “I recognized from the very start, somehow, that I was mosting likely to be doing this for the remainder of my life.

” I’ve constantly stated I desire the slowest, sweetest, most terrific flight to the top that I might perhaps have. My objective was to do this for a long period of time, so as lengthy as I’m still doing it when I’m 50, 60, 70 years of ages, I believe that would certainly be rather great.”

Towards completion of 2021, McCollum introduced his Gold Chain Cowboy Club NFT in collaboration with MusicFX, an electronic neighborhood attaching musicians to their follower bases with NFTs. Noting his very first follower club as well as among the very first musician to have an NFT follower club, the project includes several rates of subscription, consisting of the Gold Chain Cowboy Black Card: Signature Edition which saw a very first week sell-out

Parker McCollum. Picture: Courtesy of True Public Relations

” When I listened to ‘follower club,’ I truly cheered up. Followers pay cash ahead see me play, they stream my songs online, they get a tee shirt as well as a hat in merch. My followers are the bomb. They are amazingly dedicated as well as dedicated, as well as they’ve been with me a long period of time,” spurts McCollum. “For $100 they can be winning all type of unique things as well as possess an electronic duplicate of something that comes from them as well as to me. It felt like a terrific means for my followers to be one action better to me as well as what we’ve started on.”

With his eyes secured on 2022, McCollum has high hopes. The objectives on top of his checklist entail brand-new songs.

” If I might produce a 2nd complete cd that was way far better than the one I produced 6 months back by the end of this year or perhaps the very first quarter of 2023, I would certainly be truly pleased. If I can draw that off this year then that would certainly be a wonder,” he amounts.

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Trisha Yearwood & Questlove ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Sequal

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March 12, 2024

Garth Brooks, Elton John & & Paul McCartney will also make cameos.

Trisha Yearwood and Questlove are the latest stars to join the cast of This Is Spinal Tap 2, which is now in production more than 40 years after Rob Reiner’s original rock music mockumentary premiered in 1984.

The sequel will find Reiner both reprising his role as Martin “Marty” Di Bergi and returning to direct, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer stepping back into their characters as the titular heavy metal band. Previously confirmed cameos include Garth Brooks, who is married to Yearwood, as well as Sirs Paul McCartney and Elton John.

Plotted by Reiner and the main cast, Spinal Tap 2 will pick up 15 years into Spinal Tap’s apparent hiatus, with the band deciding to reunite for one final concert. Shooting in New Orleans reportedly began in February.

Regarded as the first-ever mockumentary, Reiner’s original cult classic focused on the fictional rock trio as they embarked on their 1982 U.S. tour in support of their controversial Smell the Glove album. In 2002, it was named as a “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” film by the Library of Congress and was selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.

In a December interview with Billboard, Brooks teased that the sequel would boast a “few other surprises” in addition to its A-list cameos. “If you think you have laughed before, Jiminy Christmas …,” he said at the time. “First of all, I was in love with Spinal Tap, in love with the original movie. The fact that it’s coming back, it’s gon na be neat to be a part of this. Because this is history, man.”

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Zac Brown Band Reveals Tune From New Covers Project

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6 months ago

November 2, 2023

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The Zac Brown Band has released a jam-heavy version of “Baba O’Riley,” on all streaming platforms. The track is the newest single from the group’s first ever live covers album, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers, out Nov. 10.

“Baba O’Riley” was recorded live in 2016 at Boston’s Fenway Park, which holds a special place in both the band’s heart and career. As Fenway Music Hall of Fame members, Zac Brown Band made history in August, selling out the iconic stadium for the 14th time and marking the Park’s 100th concert.

Releasing via Brown’s own label Home Grown Music, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers includes tracks spanning over 11 years and showcases a selection of performances in iconic venues from the ZBB, joined by John Mayer, Steven Tyler, Darrell Scott, Mark O’Connor Band and Marcus King. ZBB’s rendition of Queen’s British-rock anthem “Bohemian Rhapsody,” as well as the recently released cover of “The Way You Look Tonight” made popular by Frank Sinatra, are on the the guilty pleasures album, along with tracks ranging from quintessential rock with “Sweet Emotion” and “Baba O’Riley,” to the Beatles’ pop cult classic “Eleanor Rigby,” to Jimmy Buffett’s tropical escape “Margaritaville” and more.

From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers Tracklist:
1. Bohemian Rhapsody (Live at The SSE Arena, Wembley, London, UK, 09.25.2015)
2. Baba O’Riley (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 08.20.2016)
3. Enter Sandman (Live at Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, 09.14.2014)
4. Sabotage (Live at Windy City Smokeout, Chicago, IL, 7.16.2023)
5. Sweet Emotion feat. Steven Tyler (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 08.09.2015)
6. Whipping Post feat. Marcus King (Live at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, 10.17.2021)
7. Margaritaville (Live at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh, NC, 10.05.2023)
8. It’s A Great Day To Be Alive feat. Darrell Scott (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
9. Eleanor Rigby feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O’Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
10. With a Little Help From My Friends feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O’Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
11. Neon feat. John Mayer (Live at the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival, Nashville, TN, 09.22.2012)
12. Use Somebody (Live at Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA, 08.25.2019)
13. The Way You Look Tonight (Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA, 06.04.2016)

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NMPA shoulders Music City Hitmakers collectively For Gold & Platinum Gala

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October 28, 2023

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NMPA President & CEO David Israelite with Keith Urban. Photo: Tony Sarria

The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) hosted its annual Gold & Platinum Gala at the Country Music Hall of Fame Wednesday night (Oct. 25). With throngs of songwriters and publishers fellowshipping together, the night was abuzz with reunions and celebrations.

Ashley Gorley with NMPA President & CEO David Israelite. Photo: Tony Sarria

The NMPA Gold & Platinum Program honors the songwriters of RIAA-certified singles. In an exciting carousel of honors, NMPA gave out plaques to 85 multi-Platinum songwriters Wednesday night, including hitmakers such as Luke Laird, Natalie Hemby, Chris DeStefano, Dallas Davidson and many more. As each songwriter joined the stage to receive their plaque, their peers and colleagues hooped and hollered as the hit song they wrote played over the speaker.

Flanking the plaque presentations were some awesome performances, with Ian Munsick kicking off the show with his Gold-certified single “Long Live Cowgirls,” which got a big reaction. Newly-inducted Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member, Keith Urban, gave a rousing performance of his “Blue Ain’t Your Color”—and was subsequently presented with a plaque for his 18 Gold and Platinum certifications.

The event culminated with the honoring of the top male and top female songwriters of the past year. Over the eligibility period, Ashley Gorley achieved an astounding 26 certifications, making him the Top Male Songwriter of the Year.

When speaking about Gorley, NMPA President & CEO David Israelite compared his success to that of star footballer Tom Brady, sharing that as a Kansas City Chiefs fan, he used to feel that he hated Brady because of his success, but eventually realized he admired his excellence. Rightly so, he encouraged those in the room to acknowledge the privilege of working with Gorley.

“Appreciate this moment. If you got to see Tom Brady play, or if you have gotten to see Ashley Gorley write, you are witnessing something that is greatness,” Israelite said.

Gorley was honored with a performance of “Rumor” from Lee Brice.

NMPA President & CEO David Israelite with Hillary Lindsey. Photo: Tony Sarria

Top Female Songwriter of the Year went to Hillary Lindsey, who scored 10 certifications overall. Israelite spoke about Lindsey’s impact as one of the most succesful country songwriters of her generation.

“She has been such an inspiration to all songwriters, [especially] to all women songwriters. What she’s done with Liz [Rose] and others, I don’t think we’re going to see much in our lifetimes.”

Lindsey was honored with a hair-raising rendition of “Girl Crush,” performed by Brittney Spencer.

During the event, Israelite officially launched the Gold & Platinum (G&P) Club. The Club encompasses all songwriters who have achieved Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum certifications. Israelite also announced that the Club’s Co-Chairs are Rose and Ryan Tedder.

Israelite said, “The NMPA Gold & Platinum Program is the most definitive measurement of a song’s success. We are thrilled with the growth of the Gala and the opportunity to recognize the most elite songwriters in Nashville. The unprecedented number of honorees at this year’s event demonstrates the expansion and dominance of country music. We congratulate the brilliant minds behind these songs and are excited about the launch of the Gold & Platinum Club which will foster community among them.”

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