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Sector Ink: Carly Pearce, Big Machine Music, Jenny Tolman, Steve Ferguson

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March 2, 2022

Carly Pearce To Be Inducted Into Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame

Carly Pearce. Picture: Allister Ann

Carly Pearce will certainly be sworn in right into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame on Oct. 28 together with Grand Ole Opry history singer Norah Lee Allen, Steel Guitar Hall of Famer Tommy White, struck songwriter Marty Brown as well as posthumously, Bluegrass songwriting tale Pete Goble as well as guitar player as well as manufacturer Paul Yandell

” Kentucky is where I discovered to enjoy c and w as well as the unbelievably gifted artists that wove their tales as well as structure throughout the category. From straight-up sass of The Judds as well as Patty Loveless or genuinely comprehending Loretta Lynn’s suffering, to the Bluegrass tint of Ricky Skaggs as well as Bill Monroe, their impacts have actually driven my songs,” shares Carly. “I am so fired up as well as happy to be sworn in right into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame this autumn.”

The ruling CMA Female Vocalist of the Year as well as Grand Ole Opry participant is presently up for 4 ACM Awards, consisting of Female Artist as well as Album for 29: Written in Stone She will certainly likewise execute her Video as well as Music Event-nominated “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde

Big Machine Music’s Sara Davis Earns First Mediabase No. 1

Pictured: Gayle & & Sara Davis. Picture: Courtesy of Sara Davis

Big Machine Music songwriter Sara Davis gained her initial No. 1 on the Top 40 Mediabase graph today for “abcdefu,” executed by Nashville-based musician Gayle Davis authorized with Big Machine Music in May of 2021.

Penned by Davis, Gayle, as well as Big Yellow Dog Music’s Dave Pittenger, the tune initially acquired grip on TikTok. Launched in August of 2021, the track has actually amassed over 1.7 million user-generated video clips on the system as well as gained greater than 100 million streams by December of 2021.

The Gold-certified tune has actually invested 8 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. United state graph as well as covered the Billboard Global 200 previously this year. “abcdefu” presently rests at No. 3 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 graph.

Davis as well as Pittenger just recently spoke with MusicRow regarding the tune’s beginnings as well as success. To check out the complete meeting, go here.

Jenny Tolman Celebrates Upcoming Album Release In Nashville

Pictured (L-R): Jeannie Seely, Jenny Tolman as well as Ty Bentli.

Jenny Tolman held her cd launch reveal last evening (Feb. 28) at Riverside Revival for her upcoming cd, Married in a Honky Tonk A section of ticket sale continues advantages ACM Lifting Lives.

Tolman’s student cd, due on March 4, was created by Tolman’s soon-to-be-husband as well as Grammy-nominated manufacturer Dave Brainard

Included in MusicRow‘s Next Big Thing course of 2020, Tolman supplies a brand-new deepness as well as variety that signifies her expanding maturation as a musician. Life remains to motivate her art as she prepares to launch Married in a Honky Tonk simply weeks prior to weding Brainard.

Aaron Gonthier Earns 2022 Steve Ferguson CRS Scholarship

Pictured: Aaron Gonthier as well as GrassRoots Promotion’s Ashlee Wall

Aaron Gonthier, General Manager for WCVR (Randolph, Vermont), existed with the 2022 Steve Ferguson CRS Scholarship on Feb. 24.

Gonthier was picked by a board of nation radio developers as well as various other market experts to obtain a paid enrollment for the 2022 Country Radio Seminar. Headed by Nashville’s GrassRoots Promotion, the scholarship was developed to recognize the long-lasting tradition of long time WTHO (Thomson, Georgia) PD Steve Ferguson, that died in 2019.

” We enjoy the chance to recognize market experts that continue Steve Ferguson’s enthusiasm for c and w as well as sustaining independent musicians,” claims Nancy Tunick, GrassRoots Promotion Managing Director. “The option board saw those exact same top qualities in Aaron Gonthier as well as we are enjoyed invite him to his initial Country Radio Seminar.”

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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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