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Join The Journey: World Vision Songwriters Trip
We’re less than a week away from our World Vision songwriters trip to the Dominican Republic. Nine of Music City’s premiere songwriters are journeying together to witness firsthand the work World Vision does in helping children and families out of … Continue reading
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Tagged Artists, Luke Laird, Matt Wertz, Natalie Hemby, songwriters, Travel, World Vision
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Special Screening of the Film “Girl Rising” at the Belcourt Monday Night
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April 19, 2013
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Ridiculously Talented – Here Come The Mummies
I don’t know why I haven’t included these band of mummy brothers before now. I may have taken them for granted, and for that, I apologize. Being around the guys in the early stages of their mummification, I was fortunate … Continue reading
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Favorite Music of 2012
Best Musical Groups of 2012: Mumford and Sons, MuteMath, Little Big Town, The Lumineers, Dawes, Imagine Dragons, Of Monsters & Men, Zac Brown Band, PawnShop kings, Fun, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, The Avett Brothers, Group 1 Crew, Thousand Foot … Continue reading
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Tagged Adele, albums, Artists, best of 2013, Brooke Fraser, Drew Womack, Eric Church, Gotye, Imagine Dragons, Jamey Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Marc Scibilia, Michael Kiwanuka, Mumford & Sons, singles, Steve Moakler, TobyMac
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Ridiculously Talented: Michael Kiwanuka
I admit I got into a rut with my blog. Mostly due to my work, hobbies, and not really being inspired to post anything. I’d rather let the blog sit idle than conjure up something just to have content. I … Continue reading
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World Vision Artist Carter’s Chord Meets Their Sponsored Children In Dominican Republic
Carter’s Chord recently went along with World Vision to the Dominican Republic to meet their sponsored children and shoot a music video. Take part in their trip here…….
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Ridiculously Talented: Dawes
There is one rule regarding concerts that I have stood by, but also broken: Don’t miss the opening act. Yes, we all want to get to the act that we spent our money on to see and hear perform, but … Continue reading
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World Vision Continues to Spread Message, Expand Presence in Country Music Market
Carter’s Chord trip, Rick & Bubba radiothon, CRS sponsorship among organization’s latest initiatives (Nashville, Tenn. – March 21, 2012) With recent initiatives involving Carter’s Chord, The Rick & Bubba Show and its presence at Country Radio Seminar 2012, global humanitarian … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – downhere
I admit to being very late on this one, after all, downhere’s first album came out in 2001 and they have released a total of 11 albums and EP’s. I’ve had my opportunities over the past few years to listen … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – Eric Church
A big congratulations goes out to Eric Church who just scored his first #1 single this week with “Drink In My Hand”. It’s been way overdue since releasing his first single to radio in 2006. From that time Eric has … Continue reading
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Favorite Music of 2011
It’s been an amazing year for great music! For what it’s worth here’s my own little “Best Of” for 2011. In no particular order. Best Musical Groups of 2011: Mumford and Sons, MuteMath, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Fitz and the Tantrums, … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – Brooke Fraser
I’ve been looking to feature this amazing New Zealand born artist for a while now, but could never decide on exactly which video to post since there is so much quality content. I solved that problem by posting two videos … Continue reading
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2011 CMA Award Winners
2011 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards Nominees and Winners Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean Brad Paisley Blake Shelton Taylor Swift Keith Urban Female Vocalist of the Year Sara Evans Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Male Vocalist … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – Marc Scibilia
I’ve been ready to feature Marc Scibilia since I started this particular series, but didn’t have a recent video to post. That has changed since he has teamed up with Director Julian Smith and released a series of videos including … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – Little Big Town
Little Big Town has been around making great music since 1998 and they get better and more Ridiculously Talented all the time. They haven’t gotten the full attention they deserve just yet, but if there is any justice in the … Continue reading
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Country Music Artists Join Efforts of World Vision
Country Music Artists Join Efforts of Global Humanitarian Organization World Vision Use Your Voice: Do Good campaign gains new artists (Nashville, Tenn. – Sept. 8, 2011) Global humanitarian organization World Vision has announced the addition of several Country music artists … Continue reading
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Artists – Keep It Simple
Money should be the result, not the reason. Do it because it’s what you love to do. If you live for the chart position, you will die by the chart position. Create exceptional work. Work hard at it. Be authentic. … Continue reading
Ridiculously Talented – Joss Stone
She launched in 2003, has five albums to her credit, and has been a feature vocalist on dozens of other top artists projects. Her latest album, LP1, was released on July 26th and recorded in Nashville in just six days. … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – Mat Kearney
Nashville resident Mat Kearney isn’t necessarily a new artist, but not exactly what you’d call widely known by the masses. Yet. The 2006 single “Nothing Left To Lose” and “Closer To Love” released in 2009 are his most recognized songs, … Continue reading
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How You Treat People
The last music morsel post was about how excellent music always wins, and it does. However, there is a sure fire way to sabotage a career even if the music is amazing and that is by treating people poorly. I’ve … Continue reading
Excellent Music Wins
I consistently listen to most of the singles going for airplay at radio to keep up with what music and artists are out there in the trenches. Each time I do I shake my head in disbelief. There are typically … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – MUTEMATH
The following words have been used to describe them: Epic, Untouchable, Unique, Genius, Evolving, Experimental, Intense, Mind Blowing, Creative, Incredible……Ridiculously Talented….. Each and every word fits as Mutemath continues to redefine, surprise and yet maintain their own unique brand and … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – Zac Brown Band
Everything that is good, true, and right about country music is on display in the Zac Brown Band. No gimmicks or studio tricks necessary. We need more of this authenticity, artistry, and pureness in country music. Here is video of … Continue reading
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Are We Musically Dumbed Down?
I was having a conversation with a music industry friend the other day about how it can be argued that people have been dumbed down musically. It’s not the fault of the music fan and we may not even be … Continue reading
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Ridiculoulsly Talented – Mumford and Sons
Mike: I’ll take Ridiculously Talented for $1000 Alex. Alex: The band Mumford & Sons plays this style of music with a strong Shakespearean literary influence. Me: What are English folk, bluegrass, country, Irish, Americana, roots, alternative, indie rock and anything … Continue reading
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The Fans Rule
It’s been years since I’ve fully dived into Fan Fair, modernly known as CMA Music Festival. Even when I’ve attended in the past I would usually just go to the stages to watch and support whatever artists I was representing … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – Kevin Montgomery
I’ve known Kevin Montgomery for over 20 years since attending Nashville’s Belmont College together. From the first time I saw him perform and to this very day I’ve always been struck by his musical and songwriting talent as a solo … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – Attwater
I had the pleasure of seeing this Sacramento based band perform in Nashville about a month ago and was incredibly impressed. Attwater teamed up with producer extraordinaire Charlie Peacock (The Civil Wars, Switchfoot) to put together several new tracks and … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – NEEDTOBREATHE
One of the best bands in any format and has yet to be heard by the masses, but that’s been changing. Needtobreathe has opened up for some prominent artists and is currently on tour with Taylor Swift. The band alone … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – Adele
Not much needs to be said here. Everyone knows Adele is Ridiculously Talented, especially judging from the fact I couldn’t get tickets to her show in Nashville the morning they went on sale. So if I didn’t include her then … Continue reading
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Lefsetz On The Charts
From the Lefsetz Letter. Some of the more interesting and relevant commentary on this weeks top albums listed below. Great points are made. For the complete post with additional commentary go here. 1. Adele “21″ Sales this week: 155,209 This … Continue reading
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Tagged Adele, Alison Krauss, Artists, marketing, Mumford & Sons, Music, sales
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Ridiculously Talented – Chris Thile and Michael Daves
Nickel Creek is one of my all time favorites and I look forward to including them in a future Ridiculously Talented, especially when/if they get back together. One member of that trio, Chris Thile has been involved in numerous projects … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – Joe Bonamassa
I had trouble deciding which video to post on this week’s installment because Joe Bonamassa is just too Ridiculously Talented. So I picked two. One from the studio and another raw concert footage. Enjoy.
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Ridiculously Talented – Carolina Chocolate Drops
Hey look, it’s officially a series now! I have a list of over 20 artists I’d like to ultimately get to. Some have been around for a while and others are newer. I look forward to discovering more along the … Continue reading
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World Vision President Invites Music Row to Use Their Voice on Behalf of the Poor
From Aristo PR — For Immediate Release: Contact: Mike Severson – 615-496-6023 – mike@seversonfarm.com Nashville, TN–Humanitarian and relief organization World Vision hosted a reception at the CMA headquarters for Music Row executives to meet World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns. … Continue reading
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Ridiculously Talented – PawnShop kings
A new feature. I just thought of it today and since today is Tuesday, why not begin like, now….. The first installment of Ridiculously Talented Tuesday features the PawnShop kings in an acoustic performance of “Carolina”. They are Ridiculously Talented!
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Partnering With World Vision
World Vision makes an indisputable impact on poverty and suffering around the world and I’m thrilled that I will be representing this amazing organization. I’m looking forward to conveying the many opportunities to artists and anyone in the music industry … Continue reading
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Thank You Garth
The 9pm show last night was the final of nine shows that Garth Brooks put on in Nashville to benefit flood relief. Around 160,000 tickets were sold and five million raised. Add to that the economic impact of Garth’s shows … Continue reading
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Tagged concert, flood, Garth Brooks, Nashville, show, Trisha Yearwood
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Favorite Music Of 2010
My own little “Best Of” for 2010. In no particular order. Best Musical Groups of 2010: PawnShop kings, Zac Brown Band, Switchfoot, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, The Black Keys, Needtobreathe, Paramore, Skillet, Mumford and Sons, OneRepublic, Civil Wars, Downhere … Continue reading
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Tagged albums, Artists, Best Of 2010, country, Marc Scibilia, Music, PawnShop Kings
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Artists and Social Media: The Art Of Perfect Exposure
I attended a panel recently at a music industry seminar that discussed how artists should better utilize social media to connect to their audience. There was discussion on what artists were doing it right and questions on why other artists … Continue reading
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Tagged Artists, Facebook, fans, marketing, Music, Social Media, Twitter
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Revealing Speak at Billboard Country Music Summit
The Billboard Country Music Summit was held in downtown Nashville on June 7th and 8th. It was a gathering of all segments of the music industry to discuss, debate and pontificate about current issues within the music business and ideas … Continue reading
The Music Advisory – Pawnshop Kings
Okay, yet another friend who works in the business gave me some music to check out. She is managing a couple guys who call themselves the PawnShop Kings. Yet another music industry professional who is passionate about good music. As … Continue reading
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2010 ACM Award Winners
Like all awards shows, the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards featured some stellar, some forgettable, and some cringing performances. I’ll let you decide which is which, but it seemed clear to me. I will say that the top two … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, ACM, Artists, awards, country, Lady Antebellum, Las Vegas, Miranda Lambert, Music, Nashville, nominees, winners
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The Music Advisory – Marc Scibilia
It’s good to have friends who are passionate about music and work in the music business. What a novel concept! What’s even better is when they share their passion with me. That’s how I was introduced to singer/songwriter/musician Marc Scibilia. … Continue reading
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A Songwriting Perspective
The following is a concise and relevant conversations between Peter Cooper and Carnival Music’s Frank Liddell on the state of songwriting and publishing. Published by Peter Cooper on March 19, 2010 in The Tennessean’s Features Frank Liddell owns Carnival Music … Continue reading
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Tagged art, artist, Artists, country, Frank Liddell, Music, Nashville, publishing, songs, songwriting
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Throwback Thursday: ZZ Top
I would have loved to seen ZZ Top back in the very early days at little clubs around Texas. Fortunately living in Oklahoma and listening to KMOD in Tulsa, I had the opportunity to see them early and often. Here … Continue reading
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Favorite Music of 2009 – For The Record
My own little “Best Of” for 2009. In no particular order……..Happy New Year! Best Musical Groups of 2009: MuteMath, Sam & Ruby, Chickenfoot, Lady Antebellum, Needtobreathe, Kings of Leon, Zac Brown Band, The Fray, Fiction Family, Shinedown, Paramore Best Female Musical … Continue reading
Taylor Swift’s Pop Culture Domination
Taylor Swift is pop culture right now. I’m just hoping Nashville can hang on to her because she is bringing so many people to the country format that otherwise would never have considered it. The L.A. Times has put together … Continue reading
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Tagged country, culture, Def Leppard, images, Jonas Brothers, Music, photographs, pictures, pop, Saturday Night Live, Taylor Swift
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Musical Preview (part 2)
More artists performing at the Compassion International benefit on December 2nd at Mercy Lounge in Nashville. All proceeds go to the Global Food Crisis Fund to help children and families in the most needed areas where Compassion serves. Tammy Cochran: … Continue reading
