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Industry Adjusts to Not-So-Normal Rogers Remembered: Sweet Music March 23, 2020, Issue 697 Industry Adjusts To Not-So-Normal Eighteen days ago, Country Aircheck had never published a story containing the word “coronavirus.” Twelve days ago, the cascade of concert and event cancellations and postponements began. Today, the country community exists in a world and marketplace few could have imagined. Captains of industry – and the Country format – were asked their thoughts and approaches during this unprecedented crisis. “As it was a week ago, the message remains the same: Practice social distancing, stay home or somewhere remote – be smart and safe,” says Sony/Nashville Chairman & CEO Randy Goodman. Randy In addition to applying corporate resources, Goodman Sony has connected with Vanderbilt Health for local information and access. “I have personally communicated to our team all pertinent numbers, websites, etc.,” Goodman says. “It’s important as well for leaders to be honest but hopeful ... empathetic. We are open for business, and we need to focus on Track To Track Hits: Producer Jim Ed Norman (l) with producer that while still being sensitive to challenging Kenny Rogers. times we are all experiencing.” When every person is affected, the impact Ben Vaughn can be as varied as people are diverse. Rogers Remembered: Sweet Music Man “Everyone has a different personal reality in Following the March 20 passing of Country Music Hall of handling this,” says Warner Chappell CEO Famer Kenny Rogers (Chronicle 3/23), tributes from artists, Ben Vaughn. “We want to be sensitive to industry veterans and radio pros began each person’s situation and let them know: pouring in (see pages 10 & 12). Lauded for don’t be afraid to speak up if you need his professionalism and contributions to the something.” format, Rogers is remembered by many who From a business standpoint, the touring worked closely with him even more for his industry has been hardest hit. “I’m moving kindness, generosity, charm and humor. everything to July and beyond,” says Clarence Spalding • Producer Jim Ed Norman: Kenny was a Maverick’s Clarence Spalding, who treasured gift in my life. We met more than 50 manages Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, years ago when he produced the band Shiloh – Kenny Rascal Flatts and Reba, among others. (continued on page 9) Don Henley, Richard Bowden, Michael Bowden, Rogers ©2020 Country Aircheck™ — All rights reserved. Sign up free at www.countryaircheck.com. Send news to [email protected] March 23, 2020 Page 3 Roasters: The late Kenny Rogers meets and greets his new label team – RCA – in Nashville in 1983. Pictured (l-r) are Gary Greenberg, Randy Goodman, Carson Schreiber, Dale Turner, Allen Butler, Rogers, Mike Sirls, Dave Wheeler, Jack Weston, Joe Galante and Gaylen Adams. Al Perkins and myself. He taught us much about life, leadership, • CMA CEO Sarah Trahern: Kenny was one of those artists creativity, honesty and kindness. Kenny was deeply supportive of our who transcends beyond one format and geographic borders. He was aspirations. In my case, it was to learn more about the entire process a global superstar who helped introduce country music to audiences of making music in the studio, and we shared a common sense all around the world. I had the pleasure of working with him over the of humor through it all. Kenny’s gift became not only my life-long years, and I’ll always remember his graciousness and kind heart. He passion but my profession as well. has left us with his music, some of which will go down as the most As fate would have it, years later I had the privilege of memorable performances in country music history. bringing Kenny back to Reprise Records, the label he’d been with • Warner Music Nashville Chairman/CEO John Esposito: We when a member of The First Edition. One day while recording at Warner Music were blessed to be part of Kenny’s musical life at him in the studio, he said, “You know, 20 years ago we were several points in his phenomenal career, going all the way back to in the studio working together, and I was producing you. And 1967 when Kenny Rogers and The First Edition signed to Reprise here we are with you producing me.” Before I could respond, ... As a solo artist, Kenny released a trio of albums on Reprise in he didn’t miss a beat. The love, respect and humor we’d shared the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, and then we had the good fortune to those 20 years was right there when, in true Don Schlitz fashion, bring him into the Warner Nashville family in 2013. We were the he said “I didn’t realize I was such a good teacher!” final label he signed with and home to his two final studio albums Kenny’s contribution to the world – his style grace and humor – will before he retired in 2018. continue to be an example for us all. He truly was ”The Greatest.” In that short time, I came to know Kenny as one of warmest, ©2020 Country Aircheck™ — All rights reserved. Sign up free at www.countryaircheck.com. Send news to [email protected] March 23, 2020 Page 5 OFF THE RECORD: PAYtoN SMITH funniest and most genuine people on the planet. When he walked Big Machine’s Payton Smith discusses our halls, it was a joy to watch the smiles of all who experienced his most influential music: his charm and his humanity ... Above all, he was the consummate 1. Keith Urban: The way he would connect artist, whose golden, husky voice and amazing songs touched and onstage was inspiring to me. I remember moved people across the globe. He will be deeply missed. being five years old watching him play with • Industry vet Jim Mazza: One night, Kenny and I were going so much energy and wanting to do that same out to dinner in his car. He asked if I would like to drive. I said sure, thing — make somebody feel that same way. and when we got back to the house I handed him the keys. He said, And the guitar playing is just … otherworldly. “Keep it.” I told Kenny I worked for a publicly traded corporation, Payton and a gift like that would be frowned upon. He said, “How much Smith 2. Eric Church’s Chief: I love records that sound different, and Chief was ahead of its do you have in your pocket?” I had two dollars. He took the two time – everything about it from a songwriting standpoint to bucks and said, “Sold!” It was a Rolls Royce! production. It’s one of the most creative albums ever. Huge • Country Radio Hall of Famer Jim Mantel: During one on- air interview [with Rogers] when I was at WGAR/Cleveland, we shout out to Jay Joyce for always raising the bar. decided to call the local Kenny Rogers Roasters location and give 3. John Mayer tour 2019: It was my first time seeing him whoever answered the phone live. He taught me about playing music and the importance $10 for every Kenny song they of letting the song connect first. Living and playing every word could name. A teenaged girl and note like you’ve lived it. answered the phone...we told 4. George Strait’s Pure Country: My mom would play her the game and said, “Go.” this album/movie all the time when I was little. To this day, She started with “The Gambler” I can still remember every song and every word from the and “Coward of the County,” soundtrack. “When Did You Stop Loving Me” is one of the best and after about the third song, country songs ever. she started naming some pretty 5. Joe Walsh’s “Rocky Mountain Way”: I love ‘70s rock. obscure cuts, including “Kids.” Rogers (r) with Jim Mantel The whole feel of this song is swampy and makes you wanna Kenny said, “Stop! I don’t know move. It’s one of my favorite songs to play live. We will cover it how, but you are cheating! There is no way on this earth you in our show as long as we can. know my song ‘Kids’!” We all had a good laugh and hung up. He • I have actually never listened to Drake. I’m not sure autographed a $100 bill, and I took it why. A lot of my friends growing up would listen to him, but I to her later that day. It turns out, they never got on the train. had framed Kenny Rogers albums • I don’t get death metal. But, I love heavy sounding rock music. hanging all over the store, and she was • I couldn’t stop listening to Keith Urban’s Be Here. So just reading songs off those. Next time many great songs on there and such great production. Dann I saw Kenny, I told him “the rest of the Huff and Keith Urban are a force to be reckoned with. If I was story,” and he busted a gut laughing. on an island and only had one album to listen to, this would Rogers cuts Purcell’s EM.co’s Jack Purcell: Kenny was probably be it. tie in half on Reprise Records in the late ‘80s, and • Outside of country, I’m listening to Donovan Woods I sent my mom and dad to a show in right now. He’s got these songs “While All The While” and Duluth, MN. My dad would put on a suit and tie just to get gas – he “Grew Apart” that are just amazing. He’s someone I want to loved to get dressed up – so toss in front row seats to a Kenny Rogers collaborate with one day.
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