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There was joy in the Schermerhorn
Symphony Center Monday night (10/12).
Performer after performer at the
third annual Musicians Hall of Fame
ceremony conveyed just how much pure
pleasure there is in making the music
you love.
“I’ve been a very blessed person,
working in the business I love,” said
producer inductee Fred Foster.
“When you do that, you’re
not working, you’re
playing.”
“For all the loyal fans,
thank you for keeping the
spirit alive,” said inductee
Billy Cox after performing a
blistering rock set with his
group, featuring guest drummer
Chris Layton from Stevie Ray
Vaughn’s band Double Trouble.
Gary Puckett gleefully turned
the mic over to the audience for a
sing-along rendition of “Young Girl.” He
inducted percussion, keyboard and vibes
“musician’s musician” Victor Feldman.
L.A. “Wrecking Crew” session great Don
Randi accepted on behalf of Feldman,
who died in 1987 at age 53.
The eternally young Steve Wariner
seemed to be in complete bliss as he
performed medleys of melodies
associated with inductee Chet Atkins,
both in tandem with Paul Yandell and
solo.
Chet’s daughter, Merle Atkins
Russell accepted. “It’s a wonderful
night,” she said. “It was all about music,
for Daddy. This is huge.”
Harold Bradley described inductee
Foster as “a nonconformist” and “a
visionary” for having signed and
produced such talents as Roy
Orbison, Dolly Parton and
Kris Kristofferson, all of
whom appeared in a video
tribute. Fred-produced
Tony Joe White got a
standing ovation for a super
funky workout on “Polk Salad
Annie.”
“This is a great honor
that goes in my memory book for
many visits in the future,” said Fred.
Al Jardine of The Beach Boys
enthusiastically sang “Help Me Rhonda”
before inducting Dick Dale, the King of
the Surf Guitar. Dick got both a standing
ovation and an encore for his sizzling
instrumental prowess and infectious
enthusiasm.
“This is the most wildest thing in the
world,” said Dick of his honor. He added,
“We must take our children, and we
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must get them into music,” instead of gangs. “We have
to teach them how beautiful music is.”
Motown’s Funk Brothers bass man Bob Babbitt
inducted the mysteriously absent Motown arranger Paul
Riser. “We don’t know where he is,” admitted Hall of
Fame chief Joe Chambers before the show. “He said
he’d be here.”
“I’m grateful for the shoulders I stood on and the
hands that reached down to help me,” said Nashville’s
own Billy Cox, who rose to fame alongside his former
Army buddy Jimi Hendrix. I didn’t know this, but Billy
quit playing for a time, before Charlie Daniels hired
him and took him back on the road in his band.
Dickie Betts inducted Charlie. “He’s always been
there when I need a friend,” said Dickie. Like the others,
Charlie turned in a set that was loaded with hot licks.
Rascal Flatts did the honors for Toto, which
included Nashville’s David Hungate. Toto were ace L.A.
session pros before becoming a hit making rock
machine. The group’s Jeff Porcaro is deceased, but his
children were in the house.
Prior to the show, the honorees gathered upstairs in
the Center’s Mike Curb Room for a Medallion Ceremony.
Each was presented with a red-ribboned medallion and a
black leather jacket with the Musicians Hall of Fame logo.
The Hall is the creation of Joe Chambers and his wife
Linda, who poured their own money and effort into it.
“Congratulations to Joe
and Linda for building their
dream,” said Butch Spyridon of
the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
“It’s my favorite museum in town.”
Chet Atkins, “always
wanted to do something for the
musicians in Nashville, and Joe
Chambers has done it,” added
Merle Russell.
Guitarist Louie Shelton
got a belated medallion at the
ceremony, since he was absent
when the Wrecking Crew was
honored two years ago.
“Don’t mess up my hair,”
quipped Fred Foster as his
medallion was slipped over his
bald head.
“If he’s good enough for
Jimi Hendrix, he’s good enough for
the Musicians Hall of Fame,” said
Joe of a clearly delighted Billy
Cox. Joe called Charlie Daniels, “a
joy, a true talent and an
inspiration.”
Guests snacked on fried
green tomatoes, pesto toast
points, beef Wellington, fried grits,
Industry admirers, peers, and contemporary stars gathered to salute the 2009 class of virtuosos
inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame on Monday, October 12 at the Schermerhorn Symphony
Center in Nashville. Pictured at the ceremony are (back row, l-r): Butch Spyridon, President and CEO,
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau; Jody Williams, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations,
BMI; Joe Chambers, Director, Musician’s Hall of Fame; Merle Atkins Russell, daughter of the late Chet
Atkins; Toto’s Steve Lukather, David Paich, Steve Porcaro, and David Hungate; and Clay Bradley,
Assistant Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI; (front row, l-r): Fred Foster, Dick Dale,
Billy Cox, Charlie Daniels, and 2007 inductee Louie Shelton.
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and a variety of desserts and pastries. BMI sponsored
the gig, so Jody Williams welcomed one and all.
Caryn Wariner, Karen Byrd, Kay Clary, Kay
Smith, Clay Bradley, Randy Goodrum, Duane Eddy,
April Barrows, Jimmy Carter, Deborah Evans Price,
David Corlew, Rick Sanjek, Brad Schmitt, Margie
Hunt, Shari Lacy, Paula Szeigis, Jan Ray Suk,
Vernell Hackett, Alan Mayor and Bebe Evans worked
the room. Joining us in the audience were Kenny &
Corky O’Dell, Woody Bomar, Bruce Bouton, Don
Cusic and Patricia Presley.
Cindy Sinclair produced. Rick Hutchinson
directed. Craig Havighurst scripted. Shane Keister
was the musical director of an awesome house band.
Jeff Nunnally stage managed.
Meanwhile, attendees of the downtown IEBA
convention were treated to sets by Boyz II Men, Uncle
Kracker, TobyMac, Emily West, Whitney Duncan,
The Lost Trailers, Miranda Lambert, Clay Walker,
Lee Ann Womack, The Randy Rogers Band, Mark
Wills, Jamie O’Neal, Jeff Bates, Rhett Akins and a
show-stealing Zac Brown Band all day and all night on
Monday (10/12). Venues ranged from The Stage to the
Hilton.
The IEBA awards show, which saluted Chubby
Checker with a Career Achievement honor, was at the
Ryman. His buddy Brenda Lee presented it to him. In
addition to Chubby, guests enjoyed performances from
Jamey Johnson, Jessie James, Lorrie Morgan,
Randy Houser, Jud Laipply and Chris Young. The
show was hosted by Luke Perry. Lorrie presented Joan
Saltel with the Lifetime Achievement Award. CAA's John
Huie presented Barbara Hubbard with the Harry A.
Peebles Award.
Out at the Opry House, it was the 40th anniversary
celebration concert for Rounder Records (10/12). Booked
to perform were host Minnie Driver, Mary Chapin
Carpenter, Irma Thomas, Henry Butler, Bela Fleck,
Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas and Alison Krauss &
Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas.
All I have to say is, it was a good night to be a
stagehand in Music City.
Universal Music Publishing Nashville has signed songwriter Phillip
White its roster. White is known for compositions like “I’m a Survivor,”
the theme song of sitcom Reba, and Rascal Flatts' “I’m Movin’ On.”
Pictured (L-R) Seated: White; Back: UMPG Nashville Pres. Pat Higdon,
UMPG Nashville’s Creative Manager Freeman Wizer, UMPG Nashville’s
Senior Vice President Kent Earls, Attorney Chip Petree.
NSAI president and hit songwriter Steve Bogard recently visited HFA,
speaking with staff about his career and performing “Easy as You Go,”
which is on the current George Strait album Twang. Pictured (L-R): HFA
President/CEO Gary Churgin, HFA Sr. VP of HR and Admin. Michele
Olton, Bogard
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Urban Recruits Country’s Finest For Hall Fundraiserby Sarah Skates Even the ushers were dancing in the aisle last night
(10/13) as Keith Urban blazed through “Sweet Thing,”
“Better Life,” and a slew of other hits during his We’re All
For The Hall concert at the Sommet Center. He
spearheaded the benefit for the Country Music Hall of
Fame and Museum and recruited the stellar talent of
Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, Brad Paisley, Dierks
Bentley, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Little
Big Town to join him. That line-up combined with
tickets priced around $25 assured a sold-out event.
Urban opened with his own set, including a pensive
take on Dolly Parton’s “Coat Of Many Colors” which he
said was an example of the kind of music that drew him
to the United States from his homeland Down Under. The
importance of preserving this kind of musical heritage
was reiterated throughout the night.
Urban’s first guest was Paisley for their hit “Start A
Band” and by the end of the song the guitar heros were
midway up opposite sides of the arena, jamming amidst
a thrilled crowd.
An unduly long intermission followed Urban’s set
before a video featuring Gill, Dwight Yoakam, actor
James Deaton, Emmylou Harris and Kara DioGuardi
opened the second act.
While most of the male performers showed up in
standard pearl-button garb, Gill branched out, showing
his hometown spirit in a Predators jersey. The longtime
Hall of Fame advocate started the All For The Hall
fundraising initiative a few years ago, suggesting that all
artists donate just one night’s proceeds to the
cause.
Urban’s Capitol Nashville labelmates Little Big Town
were in fine voice. From looks to talent, they have the
potential to be one of the format’s biggest bands.
Gill and Urban remained onstage as band members
for the night, playing alongside A-list musicians including
keyboardist John Hobbs, steel guitarist Paul Franklin
and bassist Michael Rhodes. “It’s nice to see Keith
Urban and Vince Gill came around and joined our band,”
joked Lady Antebellum‘s Charles Kelley. Singer Hillary
Scott was sporting darker than usual tresses and
seemed plagued by sound problems. The group was
great nonetheless on “Need You Now,” and “Run To You.”
Faith Hill, Taylor Swift, Dierks Bentley and Jason
Aldean wowed the crowd with two songs apiece. Hill’s
voice was spot-on for her early-career milestones “Piece
of My Heart” and “Let Me Let Go.” Aldean’s huge recent
hits “Big Green Tractor” and “She’s Country” show some
serious career momentum.
Urban told audience members that a remarkable
number of artists requested to participate in the event
and to mark their calendars for Oct. 5, 2010 for the
second annual concert.
Sponsors including Verizon and Ford pitched in for
the event. Verizon also scrolled photos and text
messages from audience members on in-house screens.
The show was set to stream live on www.keithurban.net,
www.VCASTLive.com and
www.countrymusichalloffame.com.
Urban performs with Little Big Town at last night's We're All For the
Hall Benefit. (Photo: Larry Busacca - Getty Images)
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New Country Music TV Show New television show The Country Vibe with Chuck
and Becca will debut on Nashville’s Channel 5-Plus Oct.
17 at 11 p.m. The 30-minute weekly show led by
longtime television personality Chuck Long and well-
known radio host Becca Walls will welcome Steve
Wariner as that night’s guest. The Country Vibe with
Chuck and Becca began airing on other national
networks in October, including AMG-TV and Blue
Highways-TV. Long’s background includes time running
his own shows, being a correspondent for Crook &
Chase, a stint at the Shop at Home Network, and hosting
entertainment segments on Channel 5+. Walls is a
Nashville radio personality who has produced and co-
hosted syndicated show After MidNite with Blair Garner,
and also worked for WKDF.
Musical Chairs And New Endeavors• Borman Entertainment is relocating as of Oct. 19. The
management company for Faith Hill, Keith Urban, and
Lady Antebellum will be moving to 4322 Harding Pike,
#429 Nashville, Tn 37205.
• Cumulus Sr. VP Mark Sullivan has taken over as GM
for Cumulus Nashville’s five-station cluster,
including WSM-FM (The Wolf). He moved here from the
company’s headquarters in Atlanta to replace the exiting
Mike Kanak who went to CBS Radio in Tampa. Sullivan
has been with Cumulus for 11 years.
• Music business couple Trisha Walker-Cunningham
and Rusty Cunningham are opening a bed and
breakfast out of their historic 1918 Hillsboro Village
cottage next month. "Suite Blair" will offer made-to-
order breakfast and more.
• Sonata Stanton-Rayburn, formerly a music business
staffer at Progessive Global Agency, is opening a
personal shopping and courier service called The Heels
On Wheels. She most recently worked in economic
development for the state of Tennessee. Heels On
Wheels will host a free and open launch party at Cabana
on Wed., Oct. 21 from 5:00-7:30 p.m.
• Former Compadre Records owner Brad Turcotte and
his wife, Susan Turcotte, have started the Turcotte
Multimedia Group, LLC. It is the parent company of their
artist/label marketing consulting firm Amigo Music Group
whose clients include Asleep at the Wheel, Willie
Nelson, and Show Dog Nashville. Also under the
Turcotte Multimedia Group umbrella is Interactive Legal
Tools CD/CD-ROM, and LawSchoolDownloads.com.
Turcotte sold Compadre to Mathew Knowles and Music
World Entertainment in 2007.
Belmont Plans Law School Belmont University will open a College of Law in the
fall of 2011. As Belmont’s seventh college and fourth
doctoral program, the American Bar Association
approved institute will enroll approximately 350 students
at full capacity. It will be the first new law school in
Middle Tennessee in nearly 100 years... Also at Belmont,
BMI recently presented Million-Air Awards to hit-maker Jim Collins. The
certificates recognize a total of more than 10 million performances,
generated by Collins-penned smashes including Kenny Chesney’s “The
Good Stuff” and “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy,” Trace Adkins’ “Then
They Do,” George Strait’s “It Just Comes Natural,” and Chad Brock’s
“Yes!”. Pictured (L-R) Front: BMI’s Leslie Roberts, Collins, BMI’s Beth
Mason. Back: BMI’s Bradley Collins, Perry Howard, Clay Bradley and
Jody Williams. (Photo: Drew Maynard)
The First Annual Pensacola Beach Songwriter's Festival was held on Oct.
2-4. Co-Founders Reneda Cross, Jim Pasquale and Lisa Carver took a
moment to pose for a picture. Pictured L-R: Reneda Cross, Jim
Pasquale, Lisa Carver and ASCAP's John Briggs.
Luke Bryan’s video for “Do I” has been voted into the GAC Top 20
Countdown's top spot for the 7th consecutive week. The video was shot
in downtown Nashville by Shaun Silva. Bryan met up with GAC’s Top 20
Countdown and host Nan Kelly recently at the start of his 9-city tour
in Statesboro, Georgia.
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on Nov. 7, the school hosts its 2009 Urban Pop
Showcase at 7 p.m. in the Curb Event Center. Four
student acts who competed for the slots will perform and
be judged by Grammy Award-winning rock/blues artist
Jonny Lang, alongside industry professionals Joey
Ritchie, Brandon Fraley and Free Smith. The concert
is planned and produced in entirety by students.
TJ Martell Salutes John Esposito The TJ Martell Foundation will honor new Warner
Bros. Nashville Pres./CEO John Esposito with its Spirit
of Excellence Award on Oct. 28 at a ceremony in New
York City. Willie Nelson is set to perform and the late
Michael Jackson—Martell’s largest ever single donor—
will receive the organization’s first Legend Award.
Stagecoach Coming In April Country music festival Stagecoach will return to rock
the Indio, Calif. desert this spring. With more than
100,000 music fans in attendance last year, Stagecoach
is set for Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 2010,
with headliners Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Brooks &
Dunn and Sugarland. Also confirmed are Billy
Currington, Gary Allan, Phil Vassar, Merle Haggard,
The Oak Ridge Boys, Jamey Johnson, and many
more. Stagecoach is produced by Goldenvoice, The
Messina Group and Moore Entertainment Group.
Ryman Opens Johnny & June Exhibit A new exhibit Johnny & June at the Ryman
chronicles the country music icons’ history with the
famous auditorium and each other. As Grand Ole Opry
members, Johnny Cash and June Carter met
backstage at the Ryman in 1956 and were married
twelve years later.
On display until the end of 2010, the exhibit is
comprised of artifacts on loan from John Carter Cash,
Marty Stuart and the Country Music Hall of Fame and
Museum archives. Included is a Fender acoustic guitar
engraved "Johnny Cash," June’s autoharp and dresses,
Cash’s signature black clothing, handwritten lyrics, and
the gold record for Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison.
Country Music Artifact Auction On Dec. 3, Christie's auction house will host “The
Country Music Sale.” There will be a significant number
of artifacts from the estate of Hank Thompson,
including unique Nudie suits, instruments, photos and
other memorabilia. Notable highlights include a Bill
Monroe mandolin face plate, instruments and clothing
from June Carter Cash and Johnny Cash, and Roy
Rogers and Dale Evans.
Country music icon Emmylou Harris accepted an honorary doctorate from Boston's Berklee College of Music at the 9th Annual Hardly Strictly
Bluegrass Festival, in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Longtime Harris friend Linda Ronstadt and bluegrass pioneer Earl Scruggs were on hand for
the presentation, made just before Harris's set. Ronstadt and Scruggs are past Berklee honorary doctorate recipients. Pictured (L-R): Hardly
Strictly founder Warren Hellman; Ronstadt, Berklee H'09; Harris; Scruggs, Berklee H'05. (Photo: Jay Blakesberg)