Lifenotes: Paul Davis

Robert K. Oermann – 04/23/2008

Paul Davis

Paul Davis died yesterday morning, April 22, of a heart attack in his hometown Meridian, Mississippi. He turned 60 years old on Monday (4/21) and was famed for such pop hits as “I Go Crazy” (1977), “Ride 'Em Cowboy” (1974), “Sweet Life” (1978), “’65 Love Affair” (1982) and “Cool Night” (1981).

Davis also became a successful Nashville songwriter for others:
“Bop” Dan Seals
“Love Me Like You Used To” Tanya Tucker
“Meet Me in Montana” Dan Seals & Marie Osmond
“Turn That Radio On” Ronnie Milsap
“Just Another Love” Tanya Tucker
“One Love at a Time” Tanya Tucker
“Back in Your Arms Again” Lorrie Morgan
“Down to My Last Teardrop” Tanya Tucker
“You're Still New to Me” Marie Osmond & Paul Davis
“I Won't Take Less Than Your Love” Tanya Tucker, Paul Overstreet & Paul Davis

Arrangements have not been finalized.

Artist News Tuesday (4/22/08)

Toby Keith will return to the Persian Gulf for his sixth USO entertainment tour to visit small, remote bases and perform 18 shows in six days. Keith has worked with the USO since 2002 and...

Jessica Simpson in Nashville

04/21/2008

Columbia Nashville’s Jessica Simpson is in town writing and recording for her upcoming country album. While taking a break from the studio, Simpson joined Sony BMG Nashville executives for a private dinner at local hot spot Watermark. Simpson’s lead-off single is expected to hit radio this summer.

Pictured (L-R) front: Butch Waugh, Exec. VP; Tanya Welch, Dir. Artist Dev./Mktg.; Simpson; Joe Galante, Chairman; Heather McBee, VP Digital Business; CaCee Cobb, Simpson’s A&R; Paul Barnabee, Sr. VP Finance/Operations; Renee Bell, Exec. VP A&R; and Jensen Sussman, Associate Dir. Media. Back: Scott McDaniel, Sr. Dir. Creative; Jimmy Rector, VP Promotion Columbia Nashville; and Tom Baldrica, VP Mktg.

Aldean and Anderson Perform on Opry Live

04/21/2008

Rising country music star Jason Aldean got the chance to sing with longtime influence and hero John Anderson when the two performed “Black Sheep” on Opry Live. Aldean covers “Black Sheep” in his show on the Relentless ’08 tour and invited Anderson to close the show with his 1983 No. 1 hit.

Pictured (L-R): Anderson and Aldean. Photo: Chris Hollo

Emerson Drive Help Kick-off Nashville Film Festival

04/18/2008

Emerson Drive attended the opening of the Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) last night (4/17) to premiere a self-produced short film promoting its “DING! You Are Now Free to Create a Film” contest, in conjunction with Southwest Airlines and the NaFF. The contest winner will receive two roundtrip tickets to Las Vegas, 3 nights at the MGM Grand, 2 tickets to the 43rd Annual ACM Awards, and a meet and greet with the band. The band met William H. Macy last night, attending the festival to promote his film The Deal.

(L-R): David Pichette, Mike Melancon, Danick Dupelle, William H. Macy, Brad Mates and Dale Wallace. Click for more about the promotion.

Chesney and Contest Winners at Final Rehearsal

04/18/2008

On the eve of his 2008 Poets & Pirates Tour, Kenny Chesney greets winners from across the country who had a private viewing of the final rehearsal in Uncasville, CT.

Artist News Friday (4/18/08)

GAC will feature Phil Vassar in the new series, Origins, a show that explores the events before some of country music's more well-known artists began their careers in the music industry. Origins: Phil Vassar...

Keith Anderson Feasts with CMA

04/17/2008

Columbia Nashville’s Keith Anderson feasted on some down home Southern BBQ with CMA staffers at BB King’s Blues Club in Nashville to celebrate his upcoming release, C’MON!. Anderson treated guests to an intimate acoustic set, which included the current Top 30 hit “I Still Miss You,” chart-topper “Lost In This Moment,” and new track “Somebody Needs A Hug.” C’MON! hits the streets June 24.

Pictured (L-R): Butch Waugh, Exec. VP Sony BMG Nashville; Ed Benson, CMA Chief Strategic Officer; Tammy Genovese, CMA CEO; Anderson; Joe Galante, Chairman Sony BMG Nashville; and Tom Baldrica, VP Mktg. Sony BMG Nashville.

Toby Teams With Montgomery Gentry For Tour

Sarah Skates – 04/17/2008

Montgomery Gentry are on board for Toby Keith’s 2008 Biggest & Baddest Tour. The Ford Trucks sponsored outing launches in June with Show Dog Nashville artists Carter's Chord, Mica Roberts, and Trailer Choir set for opening slots. The tour will run through the Fall.

Shawna Russell Visits Music Row

04/16/2008

Shawna Russell visited Music Row Magazine recently to kick-off the national tour to promote her debut Way Out West/Nine North Records single, "Goddess."

Pictured (L-R): MR Art Dir. Christie King; Clif Doyal, Co-Mgr./Publicist Clif Doyal Agency/CDA Promotions; Tim Russell, Co-Mgr., Pres. Way Out West Records; MR Publisher David Ross; MR News Editor Sarah Skates; Russell; Row Fax Mgr. Michelle Ross; Liz Hartzog, Marco Promotions; MR Chart Dir. Jon Freeman; and Rick Kelly, Marco Promotions. Photo: Patti Doyal-CDA Promotions