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HEADLINES
Last Updated: 02/08/2010 8:49 PM EST
Reckless Kelly Releases Somewhere In Time Tomorrow
Abi Durham Departs Curb Records
This Week's Mediabase Most-Added
April Rider Surfaces At Stoney Creek Records
Country Music DJ & Radio Hall Of Fame Benefit From CMT Auction
WQDR/Raleigh-Durham's Jay Butler Succumbs To Cancer At 58
Wynonna & Naomi Reunite For Final Judds Tour
Luke Bryan's Rain Is A Good Thing Video Debuts
Bob Reeves Gets The Gig!
Dallas-Based Carved Records Is Born
Big Foot 93.7 Invades Washington's South Puget Sound
Big Machine Promotes Jaron And The Long Road To Love
KHKX/Odessa-Midland's Mike & Dana: Never Bet Against The Eggs
DVR Alert! Josh Turner On Letterman Show Tonight
Wednesday's Webinar Helps You Transition
Keeping Everyone In The Loop
Music Test, Music Test, Music Test
AAC Featured Articles: Motivation & Speculation
The Truth Stays At Number One
Cecil Heftel Passes
Kenny Rogers: The First 50-Years - A Major Television Special
Special Unemployment Rate Deadline Extended
Sugarland Launches Their Incredible Machine Tour
Darius Rucker Begins Work On His Next COUNTRY Album
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Reckless Kelly Releases Somewhere In Time Tomorrow
Their 7th Studio Album - The Music Of Pinto Bennett
Reckless Kelly releases their seventh studio album, Somewhere In Time, tomorrow (2/9).
This project takes the band well into its roots revisiting the music of Pinto Bennett And His Famous Motel Cowboys. For a taste of the album, check out their current single, Best Forever Yet by clicking right here.
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Abi Durham Departs Curb Records
Guess Where She Might Be Headed?
Curb Records Promotion Coordinator Abi Durham has ended her 4-year stay at the label.
Might she be following colleague April Rider over to Stoney Creek Records? Stay tuned.
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This Week's Mediabase Most-Added
It's Déjà Vu All Over Again!
As you skim the first few lines of this week's Mediabase Most-Added, you might feel like you've been blasted back about 15-years as George Strait, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire and Martina McBride grab the top 4 add slots.
George's I Gotta Get To You picks up 41 out-of-the-box adds while Tim McGraw's Still adds another 26 to his stash of 52 total stations.
What many are predicting to be her biggest hit yet, Reba's I Keep On Loving You piles another 17-stations to her total of 57, tying with Martina's Wrong Baby Wrong in total station count.
Looks like stations wanted a new Kenny Chesney song pretty bad. It was just delivered today (2/8) and 14-stations held the presses long enough to get Ain't Back Yet into this week's rotations.
This Week's Mediabase Most-Added George Strait/I Gotta Get To You (41) Tim McGraw/Still (26) Reba/I Keep On Loving You (17) Martina McBride/Wrong Baby Wrong (16) Emily West+Keith Urban/Blue Sky (14) Kenny Chesney/Ain't Back Yet (14) Clay Walker/She Won't Be Lonely Long (11) Luke Bryan/Rain Is A Good Thing (10) David Nail/Turning Home (9) Craig Morgan/This Ain't Nothin' (8) Jack Ingram/Free (8) Joe Nichols/Gimme That Girl (8) Uncle Kracker/Smile (8) Rascal Flatts/Unstoppable (7) Love And Theft/Dancing In Circles (6)
With this week's adds, these songs close-out the Mediabase COUNTRY Panel of 124-Stations: Blake Shelton+Trace Adkins/Hillbilly Bone Darius Rucker/History In TheMaking Josh Turner/Why Don't We Just Dance Toby Keith/Cryin' For Me (Wayman's Song) Keith Urban/Till Summer Comes Around
For chart info anytime, check out the AllAboutCountry Mediabase Section. And to sample the newest songs, go to the AllAboutCountry New Releases Section.
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April Rider Surfaces At Stoney Creek Records
She'll Be GM/Operations Next Monday
It was just last week that April Rider was VP/Promotion at Curb Records, where she'd been for nearly a decade. Last Friday (2/5), all that changed as AllAboutCountry reported her resignation amid speculation that something else was about to happen.
It has. Today we discover that, next Monday (2/15), she'll become the new GM/Operations at Stoney Creek Records.
CEO Benny Brown says, "Her extensive knowledge and successful background will continue to move the Stoney Creek imprint to new levels of success."
In her first public statement, April says, "With such a great staff and artist roster to work with, I am thrilled for this exciting opportunity to grow my career. I look forward to working with my longtime colleague and friend Carson James, and the rest of the Stoney Creek family."
Here's April Rider's new contact info: April@StoneyCreekRecords.com/615.320.1372.
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Country Music DJ & Radio Hall Of Fame Benefit From CMT Auction
Bidding Open Through February 16th - New Items Added
CMTAuctions.com has posted its final round of items this year for the Country Music DJ & Radio Hall Of Fame, including tickets to see Taylor Swift and Reba.
In partnership with CMT, CRB raises funds each year for the Hall. If you haven't checked out the items lately, you'll find new autographed memorabilia from Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Charlie Daniels and Merle Haggard.
Hall Of Fame Chairman RJ CUrtis says, “We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to CMT and all of the artists and labels for their generosity and commitment to the continued vitality of the Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame. Their efforts make the preservation of our genre possible.”
There's still time to take part in the auction - bidding ends Tuesday, February 16th at 5PM (Central). Click here to have a look-see.
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WQDR/Raleigh-Durham's Jay Butler Succumbs To Cancer At 58
AllAboutCountry is sad to report the death of veteran WQDR-94.1 DDR/Raleigh-Durham morning show host Jay Butler. He died yesterday (2/7) following a protracted battle with prostate cancer. He was 58.
Jaybo was said to be "a big man with a big heart". He was 6'6" and always ended his show saying, I gotta go...Mama's waitin' in the Truck.
For more info and to leave a message for Jay's family, click here.
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Wynonna & Naomi Reunite For Final Judds Tour
She Makes The Announcement Saturday From Miami
Late last week, AllAboutCountry told you that Wynonna Judd would be singing on the CBS-TV's The Early Show Super Bowl Special last Saturday (2/6). We also told you Wy planned a Very Special Announcement.
Well here it is! Wy and Naomi are reuniting for a final tour as The Judds.
Previous tours of the two have been very successful. We're told, however, that this one will definitely be the final one. Tour dates/venues will be announced soon.
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Luke Bryan's Rain Is A Good Thing Video Debuts
Tomorrow On iTunes
Luke Bryan premieres his new video Rain Is A Good Thing on iTunes tomorrow (2/9).
The video was shot back in October at Luke’s inaugural Farm Tour show and includes over 3,500 of his rain-soaked fans who stuck out the mud and wet weather to see the show.
Rain Is A Good Thing, the followup to his recent #1, Do I, is his fastest-rising single. He's currently touring on Jason Aldean's Wide Open Tour.
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Bob Reeves Gets The Gig!
Now Officially Warner Music Nashville's VP/Promotion
Bob Reeves, who's been interim VP/Promotions at Warner Music Nashville since December when Gator Michaels left the label, gets the gig officially.
Bob has been with Warner Bros. for over 3-years following stints with Midas and Epic Nashville. He was also part of the team that brought The Dixie Chicks to the marketplace at Monument Records.
Label President John Esposito says, "Throughout the course of his 20-year career, Bob has exhibited entrepreneurial initiative and has brought a very creative approach to getting the music of so many great artists to their fans."
Of his now-official role, Bob replies, "Working with Espo has been a great experience, so to now be asked to help re-shape our approach to radio promotions is an exciting challenge."
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Dallas-Based Carved Records Is Born
Already Signed 2 Very Diverse & Unique Acts
Dallas-based Carved Records has officially opened its doors signing its second artist in just two months: Texas chart-toppers, No Justice.
Founded last year by entrepreneur and CEO Tim Porter, the team is anchored by VP/Operations Phil Thomas, who's worked at UMG Distribution/Fontana, RED Distribution and Label Director Jenn Littleton, whose resume includes CO5 Music and Geffen Records.
CEO Tim Porter says, “The Carved Records family has already signed two very unique and very diverse acts in No Justice and Texas Hippie Coalition, which is something that our label will continue to do in the pursuit of our creative vision. Our intent is not to sign as many acts as we can, but to keep our roster manageable so that we can build careers with them.”
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Big Foot 93.7 Invades Washington's South Puget Sound
Takes A Shot At The Olympia Area
The South Puget Sound area, which surrounds Tacoma, WA, has long been the object of move-ins and rim-shots. Looks like another one is on the way.
Jodesha Broadcasting, owned by Bill and Susan Wolfenbarger of Aberdeen, WA, has gained FCC approval to move KANY-Big Foot 93.7 from Ocean Shores inland to Montesano, WA, which gives them a virtual move-in to the Olympia area.
The station now carries Dial Global's Hot Country, via satellite from Denver.
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Big Machine Promotes Jaron And The Long Road To Love
The New Artist's New Song Is I Pray For You
Big Machine Records begins their journey of bringing a new artist, Jaron And The Long Road To Love, to COUNTRY Radio.
The first single is I Pray For You and the video is available for your viewing pleasure by clicking here.
According to Big Machine, the track was "leaked" to COUNTRY Radio late last year and has been "gaining traction". Many morning shows have played the song, we're told.
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KHKX/Odessa-Midland's Mike & Dana: Never Bet Against The Eggs
The Eggs Predicted The Saints Win Yesterday
KHKX-Kicks 99.1/Odessa-Midland, TX's Mike and Dana say, "You can bet against many things in life...like the Health Care Bill ever passing, or Jay Leno making a living in Prime Time TV, but never, NEVER bet against the eggs!"
Their 9th Annual Most Eggs-Act Super Bowl Prediction Ever once again correctly predicted the Saints as the winners of Super Bowl 44.
Last Friday morning (2-5), the Colts egg cracked in the microwave oven. The egg that cracks, oozes, or explodes in the microwave oven has been the losing team in the last nine Super Bowl contests!
Mike and Dana say they are "stunned by the accuracy of the eggs" and they'll to it again--for the 10th time next year.
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DVR Alert! Josh Turner On Letterman Show Tonight
His Latest Album Releases Tuesday
Don't forget to set your DVR for tonight's (2/8) Late Show with David Letterman/ Josh Turner will be performing his newest single, Why Don't We Just Dance.
And then tomorrow (2/9), his newest album, Haywire releases in both Standard and Deluxe Versions.
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Wednesday's Webinar Helps You Transition
From On-Air To A Voice-Over & Imaging Business
Wednesday (2/10) at 3PM (Eastern) is the next Conclave Wednesday Webinar and this is one that could mean some serious bucks in your bank account. From Jox To Vox: Building A Voiceover Business
Like all Conclave Webinars, this one is FREE...but you MUST Register. Do so immediately and quickly by clicking here.
At first glance, it would seem that a strong background on-the-air would easily transition to a voiceover career, but it's not quite that simple. WARH-106.5 The Arch/St Louis' Jay Philpott leads a lively discussion on the realities of getting started in doing freelance voiceovers, whether it be in providing radio/TV stations with their signature voice or finding work doing narrations and other so-called "industrial" reads.
You'll acquire information on the nature of freelance voiceovers and what you need to bring to the table in terms of talent, work ethic and equipment.
Philpott leads a uniquely qualified faculty, including Dick Ervasti, the voice of The NFL on Fox for 8-years Ann DeWig, one of the most in-demand female station voices Emmett Andrews, from Sweetwater Sound
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Keeping Everyone In The Loop
Update Your Listing Now!
The AllAboutCountry Member's Directory is an easy way to keep everyone in the loop.
With so many job changes and moves recently, it's more important than ever before to make sure your colleagues and friends in the industry can reach you. A bounced email message can mean a lost opportunity! Take a moment and double-check your information. It'll only take a few seconds, so click here now.
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Music Test, Music Test, Music Test
When, What and Where?
Everybody talks a great line about Music Testing, but what about it? Who's doing the testing and when is it being done? AllAboutCountry thought we should ask. So...
When was the last time your station did a full-blown, LOCAL comprehensive music test (auditorium test)?” Within the past 6-months Within the past year Over 2-years ago Never Done One.
A note of clarification: For the sake of this week's question, we're asking if you've conducted Passive Research with participants garnered from your local area--NOT tests--of any origin, conducted over the Internet.
After you select you answer, visit the AllAboutCountry Vent Section and gives us your thoughts.
If there's a question you'd like to ask, email it to webmaster@allaboutcountry.com.
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AAC Featured Articles: Motivation & Speculation
Some Interesting Things To Consider
This week, we have two AllAboutCountry Featured Articles designed to stimulate your thinking and activate your creative juices. Glasco Media President Bob Glasco, gives you some fantastic tips about Motivation and why you need to create it. John Hendricks Broadcast Services Managing Member John Hendricks takes an introspective look into Today's COUNTRY and says, It's Different This Time...
Schedule some prime time to review these articles and let them sink in a moment. Then, visit the AllAboutCountry Vent Section and add your own comments about this and any other aspect of the radio business.
And if you're a mind to write a future AllAboutCountry Featured Article, do it and then email it to webmaster@allaboutcountry.com.
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The Truth Stays At Number One
Tight Top Ten - 8 Hot Movers and 2 Debuts
Jason Aldean continues to be a powerhouse in COUNTRY as The Truth hangs onto #1 on the AllAboutCountry Hot 40 Chart.
The rest of the Top Ten in packed pretty tight. However, there are not less than 8-songs that are Hot Movers this week, including the latest from Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Josh Thompson, Alan Jackson, Clay Walker, Lee Brice and Luke Bryan.
Also, there are two Debuts.
Check out the entire updated AllAboutCountry Hot 40 Section now.
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Cecil Heftel Passes
Former Congressman and Broadcast Industry Mogul
The Honolulu Star Bulletin reports that former Radio/TV station owner and U.S. Congressman Cecil Heftel died last Thursday (2/4) in San Diego. He was 85.
In the 50's, he formed Heftel Broadcasting and owned KIMN-AM/Denver, KSSK-AM/FM and KGMB-TV/Honolulu, WHYI/Y-100/Miami-Ft, Lauderdale, and lots of others.
Later on he partnered-up with Scott Ginsburg as H&G Communications and created yet another version of Heftel Broadcasting in a number of major markets.
These stations eventually merged into Clear Channel while some others became Tichenor Media which, in turn, became Hispanic Broadcasting.
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Kenny Rogers: The First 50-Years - A Major Television Special
Tapes In Front Of A LIVE Audience April 10th
In what was termed a "major media event" at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center last Thursday (2/4/), the first details of an upcoming television special – Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years - began to flow.
What we know, so far, is that it will be, that say, "as star studded as any award show," filled with music and comedy from some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world performing, appearing and sharing stories about Kenny Rogers and his music.
We're told that Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Alison Krauss, Wynonna and The Oak Ridge Boys are already slated to appear. The array of artists will be part of the performance, and a few will host different segments of the show travelling through Kenny's 6-decades of hits.
Kenny says, “When this was first proposed to me as a 50-year celebration, something about that sounded final, and I didn’t want that, so I suggested we call it The First 50 Years. I will tell you this, the first 50 years TV show is gonna be awesome – the next 50 years TV show is gonna be a bitch.”
The actual show tapes April 10th at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods, located about equidistant between New York City and Boston. Filmed in pristine hi-definition, digital 3D, this multi-camera, up-close-and-personal special will have us visually surrounded and fully immersed in the concert.
We'll soon know the date, which network and what timeslot the television show will get. Stay tuned.
If you'd like to be in the audience, tickets for the taping may be purchased starting 9AM next Thursday (2/11) online at www.mgmatfoxwoods.com by calling the Box Office at 866.646.0609 or through Ticketmaster.
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Special Unemployment Rate Deadline Extended
$99 Rate Now Available Through February 15th
If you missed the last deadline for the CRS 2010 Unemployment Rate of $99, you can still take advantage of it through next Monday, February 15th.
This special rate is designed to give those currently without work the opportunity to attend CRS 2010, take part in the sessions and activities and do some heavy networking.
CRS Single-Day Passes are available on-site only for $225, giving you access to all daytime activities during the seminar, including the luncheons, panels and songwriter showcases on any one day. Music City Jam featuring Taylor Swift and the New Faces of Country Music Show are excluded.
The On-Site Registration Rate of $649 can be purchased either online or opening day of CRS.
If you need any more info, contact Kristen McRary at 615.327.4487/ or Kristen@CRB.org .
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Sugarland Launches Their Incredible Machine Tour
55-Cities Beginning April 23rd
Sugarland is heading out on their own headlining tour. The 55-city Incredible Machine Tour launches Friday, April 23rd in Primm, NV.
Jennifer Nettles says the tour will reflect their latest writing from their new album. "Don't come," she says, "If you expect to sit on your ass the whole show. You won't be able to. It's a whole, new, rhythmic, emotional, visual, fun, incredible, experience machine.”
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Darius Rucker Begins Work On His Next COUNTRY Album
"We Really Feel Like We've Just Begun"
As Darius Rucker's newest song, History In The Making, begins a serious assault on #1, word is out that he's in the studio putting together his next COUNTRY Album.
Darius says he's about 6-songs into the project, which is being produced by Frank Rogers, who produced Learn To Live.
He says, "Frank [Rogers] says he’s never had a record that more people want to get on than this one. I’m writing with as many people as I can, and if I hear something amazing, we’ll cut it."
Darius continues, saying “I don’t think the record’s really taken shape yet. We really feel like we’ve just begun.”
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