Jason Michael Carroll’s Release Week

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Grammy Nominations Recap

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Roberts and Everett on New From Nashville

02/09/2007

The Third Annual CMA New from Nashville Tour featuring Julie Roberts and Jace Everett, has returned home after recent performances at Whelan's in Dublin, Ireland (Jan. 30); Carling Academy/Islington in London, England (Feb. 1); and at Classic Grand as part of the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow, Scotland (Feb. 3). The tour had a standing-room-only crowd in London and a sold-out venue in Glasgow. Jeff Walker, President of AristoMedia and Chairman of the CMA Global Markets Committee noted, “This year we noticed a larger percentage of younger people attending the events. We also saw an expanded interest in print and radio media coverage, and an increased level of Internet exposure—up significantly from last year." Due to the success of past tours, the Celtic Connections Festival expanded their schedule to include performances from several Nashville singer-songwriters including Matraca Berg, Suzy Bogguss, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rosanne Cash, Jerry Douglas, Gretchen Peters, and Jon Randall. Throughout the six-day tour, Roberts and Everett participated in more than 70 interviews with print, radio, Internet, and television outlets. Gibson Guitars sponsored the tour which was produced by Paul Fenn of Asgard Promotions.

Pictured: Julie Roberts celebrated her birthday in London on Feb. 1 where Jace Everett joined her on stage for their version of the Johnny Cash/June Carter Cash classic "Jackson." London was the second stop on The Third Annual CMA New from Nashville Tour. (Photo: Rick Murray/CMA)

The DRM Dilemma: To Free or Not To Free

Earlier this week, Apple CEO Steve Jobs posted an editorial on his company’s Web Site advocating the demise of Digital Rights Management. Jobs points out that 90% of the world’s music is currently sold on...

Clay Walker Fan Club Donates to The Band Against MS Foundation

02/08/2007

For the eighth consecutive year Clay Walker’s fan club, The Crazy4Clay Gang, has given a donation to The Band Against MS Foundation in Clay's honor. This years check for $11,000 was presented on Dec. 9 at the Golden Nugget during his show in Las Vegas. With donations totaling over $67,000 to date, The Crazy4Clay Gang holds eClay Auctions as fundraisers. The singer was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1996. Pictured: Lori Stewart and Walker.

Jackson Shoots Video for “A Woman’s Love”

02/08/2007

Arista Nashville’s Alan Jackson filmed the video yesterday for his current single, “A Woman’s Love,” from his Grammy-nominated album, Like Red on a Rose. Pictured with the directoral team (L-R): Laura Kelly, Jackson and Nick Brooks. Photo: Tony Phipps

Bomar Opens Green Hills Music Publishing

02/08/2007

Woody Bomar, former Sony/ATV Sr. VP, has returned to independent music publishing with the formation of Green Hills Music Group, LLC. Hit songwriters Bob Regan and Georgia Middleman have already signed with the new company. Prior to his eight years at Sony/ATV, Bomar was President and co-owner of the successful independent publisher Little Big Town Music which was eventually acquired by Sony. He comments, “The corporate folks were very good to me and the experience was valuable. But it’s truly exciting to be back in the independent world, especially with this great staff and these wonderful writers. The timing is just right for me and, I think, for the market.” Other Green Hills Music staffers include Creative Director, Tony Darren and Office Administrator, Jo Cosby.

Regan is known for penning such hits as “Your Everything” (Keith Urban), “Thinkin’ About You” (Trisha Yearwood), “’Til Love Comes Again” (Reba McEntire) and “Soon” (Tanya Tucker). Middleman, a former Giant Records artist, has had cuts by Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Joe Nichols, Tracy Lawrence and Terri Clark. Other songwriter signings will be announced in the coming weeks. Green Hills Music Group is located at 1231 17th Ave. S. Bomar can be reached at (615) 322-9262 or Woody@GreenHillsMusicGroup.com.

Pictured (L-R): Back: Tony Darren, GHM Creative Dir.; Bomar, GHM Pres.; and Jo Cosby, GHM Office Admin. Front: Regan and Middleman. (Photo: Michelle Ross)

Artist News Daily (2/9/07)

Clay Walker is scheduled to participate in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am near Monterey, Calif. on Feb. 10. He will compete against celebrities such as Darius Rucker, Clint Eastwood, Kevin Costner, and...

Industry News Daily (2/9/07)

My Secret Record: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Biz, a documentary focused on singer-songwriter and international recording star Rob Thomas, will headline the opening night of the 38th Nashville...

Nashville Nominees for Juno Awards

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