WELCOME TO MUSIC CITY, COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS PUBLICIZING SINGERS, MUSICIANS AND WRITERS TO MUSIC ROW AND BEYOND SINCE 1995 February 2012 | Volume 16 | Issue 169 featuring @NashMusicGuide SPECIAL RADIO ISSUE: Bob Pittman, Bill Mayne & More ALSO INSIDE: Eli Young Band, Thompson Square, Eric Lee Beddingfield volume one is here! View pages 32-34 for more information on each artist. We are very pleased to announce a new CD compilation delivery service that is sent out to over 1,000 radio stations, physically and electronically, in the U.S. and Canada. This service is an excellent way for industry professionals to promote their artist’s music as well as an excellent way for independent artists to promote their careers. Brenda Best .8 Amen Facebook Friend - 2:56 Sultry Symon Music Larry Joe Cashen .9 Blue I’m So Blue - 3:48 615 Records Marty McIntosh .10 Looking For Reasons - 3:14 1. 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Kassie Jordan Timing - 4:36 Independent 2 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 1 Contents Letter from the Editor Executive Editor & CEO Randy Matthews So far 2012 is off to a great start. I do not want to give away the story too early. You will be able to read the [email protected] We have finally launched our Ra- whole story in this issue. All I can say is talk about a trip! Co-Editor Kymberly Matthews Features dio Delivery Service (NMG RDS). [email protected] Our radio delivery service con- We are also proud to announce several new partnerships and sponsorships 8 CRS’s Bob Pittman sist of a compilation disc that is that we our working with this year. We have partnered with HobNobNash- Managing Editor Joe Matthews [email protected] From Pittman to new faces mailed to radio stations in four ville.com and Indie Connect to expand the exposure of our content and major markets across the US and continue to publicize artists, musicians, and writers the best ways possible. Accounts Rhonda Smith 10 Thompson Square Canada. What makes our delivery We will also be sponsoring several Indie Connect seminars for music indus- [email protected] Starts at the top on way to service unique is the use of the try newbies in Nashville. CRS Editorial Assistant Amanda Andrews Nashville Music Guide as a ship- [email protected] 13 Eric Lee Beddingfield ping resource by placing the discs Speaking of sponsorships we have also linked up with Bobby and Lucy Spreads “The Gospel” inside of the magazines. We place Pinson with their latest restaurant venture, Lucy’s Country Cafe. Lucy’s is Editorial Layout and Design Whitney Yeldell [email protected] the information in their hands dig- located inside of Blue Bar on Division St. and will be hosting a Wednesday 15 Eli Young Band itally as well as in print. We would writer’s night called “Sing for Your Supper.” If you get a chance to check Founder/Consultant Dan Wunsch Has crazy success with like to thank each and every one this place out they are open from 11AM to 3PM and have a all you can eat [email protected] “Crazy Girl” who joined us this first month. lunch buffet among other options. We hope to live stream the broadcast on Phil Sweetland, Wednesday nights on NMGradio.com. Contributors 20 Walker Brothers 15 Bronson Herrmuth, Preshias, Cara Evans, This issue also features special coverage for the Country Radio Seminar this Rick Moore, Leslie Armstrong, Brion Dixon, Make major Row impression month. I would like to welcome all of the Radio Broadcasters to Nashville, Be sure and tune in to NMGRadio.com and keep sending us your songs for Andrew Miller, Jessica Northey Tennessee this is a great place and we hope that you all thoroughly enjoy rotation. Also, remember to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter so 24 Jesse Keith Whitley your time here. you can keep up with The Guide online. We are constantly posting new sto- Photography Bob Coan, Jerry Overcast, Departments Alane Anno, Nora Canfield, Amanda Van Sant 27 Morgan Frazier ries, events, and news daily to help you keep up with the music scene here Teen singer on her own 2 Editors Letter In December, I mentioned a ski trip I was planning to take with my family. in Nashville and beyond. HOW TO REACH NMG and working hard Unfortunately, that plans fell through, but I did get to take a ski trip to Steam Press releases, CD Reviews [email protected] 5 NSAI Boat Springs on a tour bus instead. Every winter, Steam Boat Springs hosts a Thanks 29 MusicFest at Steamboat Spring training: your trek into red dirt music festival. I stumbled across this opportunity on Facebook and Advertisement/Rates A country fan pilgrimage the wilds of the music business ended up on a bus with several strangers on an adventure that was . well, Randy and Kymberly Matthews [email protected] 36 Vassar Carlton Clements 6 Biz Buzz General Info The past with a personal James ‘Winky’ Hicks builds [email protected] touch instruments for top session stars We have moved to a new location 12 NMG’s Sounding Board Nashville Music Guide 39 Scott Collier 1700 Hayes Street, Suite 103 Honors NC Town, NASCAR Trent Jeffcoat Nashville, TN 37203 with “Welcome to Welcome” 16 Inside Track on Music Row Office 615-244-5673 Fax 615-244-8568 41 Dickey Lee 18 Musician Spotlight Continues career with Trio Website Gary Talley www.nashvillemusicguide.com and TV success 23 Songwriter Spotlight 42 German Journalist Disclaimer: Nashville Music Guide, Inc is not Dallas Frazier liable for any inaccuracies submitted by freelance Helps spread Nashville journalist, advertisers, publicists, and/or persons message overseas using this issue for the free publicity and/or any 25 Gherm Guys royalty payments or fees due to the publication of Covert. Stealth. Gherm Ops. material in the form of a press releases, events publicity or advertising. 10 26 February Music Events 28 Songwriters’ Nights And open-mics @NashMusicGuide 32 NMG’s RDS Compilation Information 38 Nashville Music Venues 46 Nashville Country Club 2 NashvilleMusicGuide.com 3 Spring Training: YOUR trek into the wilds of the music business Story by Debi Cochran I tell people all the time that coming to Nashville is an adventure vacation. Some people go white-water rafting, golfers try out different courses all across the country, songwriters come to Nashville. There’s no better time to plan YOUR trek into the wilds of the music business than Mar. 30-31 when you can attend NSAI Spring Training, held at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel. It’s a two-day intensive seminar featuring powerhouse panels, educational seminars, and a chance to sit and chat with industry pros. You can pitch YOUR song to the music pub- lisher of YOUR choice! Here are some highlights: Superstar John Oates will be our opening interview and performer at Spring Training 2012. His writing credits include “Maneater,” “She’s Gone,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do),” “Sara Smile” and “You Make My Dreams,” all hits recorded by Hall & Oates. Regie Hamm will be a part of the “Reality Behind Reality Shows” panel, featuring artists and writers who have had experience in music-based reality shows like American Idol, The Voice and Can U Duet. Hamm has been SESAC Writer of the Year four times, penned a platinum-selling single and won the American Idol songwriting contest. These panelists will give you the inside scoop on everything from the auditioning process to the pros and cons of TV exposure. During our Publisher Break-Out Sessions, every Spring Training attendee will have the opportunity to choose a publisher, who will listen and give feed- back on their songs. These small group settings of 10-15 songwriters provide an inside glimpse into what publishers look for in songs, and perhaps more importantly, how they listen. So much of what NSAI provides for our members involves establishing relationships, and these Publisher Break-Out Sessions are one example. Doors to future meetings and opportunities are opened every year at these sessions. hitsville presented by ole gives attendees of Spring Training a chance to go head-to-head with other songwriters for a single-song publishing deal on the spot! There are rules to follow, but if you have a hit, you could round the bases as you play your song for ole publishing company staffers. Make it to home and you’ve got your first contract! Sign up today THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT! www.nashvillesongwriters.com If you weren’t at Spring Training 2011, you missed an incredible experience.