Benefits/Lifenotes Tuesday (11/18/08)
BENEFITS
The 2nd Annual Project Paper Doll kicked off last night (11/17) with a celebration at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. On display were the more than 50 wooden paper dolls—representing the hospital’s logo—which...
Peterson Steps Down From Target
David M Ross – 11/17/2008
Sue Peterson, Department Head for Target Music announced her plans to retire retire today (11/17). She said, “Twenty six years and fifteen hundred stores ago I started my career at Target. This has allowed me to travel around the world dozens of times and to live my dream job in the music industry for the last 16 years.
Today I announced my retirement from Target effective Dec. 31, 2008 (my last day in the office will be Friday Dec. 19th). As difficult as it is to say good bye I also am looking forward to the beginning of a new chapter in my life.
The most rewarding part of my job has been getting to know each of you, working with you and your team and sharing our successes together. Most people want to go out as #1; I figured being #6 is a good time for my good-bye. I thank all of you for your friendship and support over these past 26 years. I wish you all the best and please do keep in touch.” Petersen’s new contact info will be: speterson574@gmail.com
Industry News Tuesday (11/18/08)
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will honor its Sr. VP for Public Relations Liz Thiels tonight (11/18) at The Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum at 6 PM. The free reception and interview, made...
Artist News Tuesday (11/18/08)
Blake Shelton's Startin' Fires will be released today (11/18) on Warner Bros. Records. This is his fifth album and was produced by Scott Hendricks on all but two tracks. Shelton will be performing "She Wouldn't...
Big Machine’s After-CMA Party
11/17/2008
Big Machine and Valory Music Co. staff and artists gathered at the Jack Daniels’ Old No. 7 Club at the Sommet Center for a post-show party following the Country Music Association Awards (11/12).
(L-R) back: Jack Purcell, Big Machine VP Promotion; Kate & Kacey Coppola; Jeff Davis, BMR SE Regional; Andrew Kautz, GM; David Beller, Office Mgr.; Justin Key, Creative Asst.; and Harry Lyons, Exec. Asst. to the President. Front: John Zarling, Sr. Dir. New Media/Natl. Promotion; Jack Ingram; Sandi Spika Borchetta, VP Creative; Jayme Austin, BMR Promotions Coor.; Madalyn Hankins, Creative Asst.; Lindsey Jackson, Mktg. Coord.; JoJamie Hahr, Valory SE Regional; Whitney Sutton, Sales/Production Mgr.; Kelly Rich, VP Sales/Mktg.; Scott Borchetta, Pres./ CEO; Jimmy Wayne; Allison Jones, VP A&R; Jon Loba, Valory VP Promotion/Artist Dev.; Chris Loss, Valory Natl. Co-Dir. Promotion/Artist Dev.; Erik Powell, BMR NE Regional; Mandy McCormack, BMR SW Regional; Ray Pronto, Big Machine/ Valory Board Member; Natalie Kilgore, Head of Publicity; Adam Gregory; and Danick Dupelle of Emerson Drive.
It’s Miller Time For Luke Bryan
Sarah Skates – 11/17/2008
Luke Bryan
Jewel To Support All For The Hall With Special Promotion
Sarah Skates – 11/17/2008
The Valory Music Co. release debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart upon its release in June and features the hit “Stronger Woman.” It can be purchased on ‘Black Friday’ for a minimum $1 donation, plus shipping and handling, with proceeds benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.
Trans World Continues Downhill Slide
Sarah Skates – 11/17/2008
At the end of fiscal year 2007, it posted a net loss of $99.4 million. In the second quarter of 2008, ended Aug. 2, it lost $19.2 million on sales that dropped 19 percent to $215 million.
An editorial in the company’s hometown newspaper, the Albany, NY Times Union, surmises that three main shareholders, including Founder/Chairman/CEO Robert Higgins may want to take the company private. As stock prices drop, they have been buying shares by the millions.
Meanwhile, the Morningstar.com report also said it expects Citadel Broadcasting Corp. to go bankrupt; and Gadget blog Gizmodo.com reports that Circuit City will close another 150 stores, in addition to the 150 closings it announced last month.
Free Nashville-Made Movie Screening Tonight
Sarah Skates – 11/17/2008
Shattered, a new indie film made locally by Nashvillians, will have a free screening tonight (11/18) at the Carmike Thoroughbred Cinemas Cool Springs. Among those with starring roles is Jennifer Kennard (wife of Song Garden Publishing’s Brad Kennard) who contributes three songs to the movie with all-local music. The screening of the thriller from filmmaker Chris St.Croix and Somerville Entertainment starts at 9 PM. Official site: http://www.chrisstcroix.com/shattered.htm
UMPG Honors Clay Bradley As MVP
11/17/2008
Universal Music Publishing Group hosted a luncheon last week to honor its writers for completing another successful year. During the event, it also presented the first annual UMPG MVP Award for Excellence in A&R to Clay Bradley. Formerly a member of the Sony BMG A&R team, Bradley now serves as Assistant VP Writer/Publisher Relations for BMI.
(L-R): UMPG’s Creative Managers Freeman Wizer and Dave Pacula, VP A&R/Special Projects Ron Stuve, Creative Dir. Whitney Williams, Bradley, Creative Dir. Cyndi Forman, Sr. VP/Creative Kent Earls, Exec. VP/GM Pat Higdon and Creative Dir./Catalog Activities Scott Gunter. Photo: Darcy Ferris
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“Travelin’ Light”
RAWSTIN
“The Rodeo Is Over”
MARK WILLS
“Days of Thunder”
BRANDI VALENTINE
“Burnin’ Bridges”
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“Fine Me a Man Like Goober”
INDIAN RODEO
“My Block”
BILLY McKNIGHT
“You’re the Ticket”
CERRITO
“Dona Carmela”
TIM WILSON
“But I Could Be Wrong”
COWBOY TROY & ANGELA HACKER
“Hick Chick”
