January 2013 Issue - Country Entertainment USA
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January 2013 Issue - Country Entertainment USA
iK al yn ist Kr { Publicizing Entertainers & Entertaining Our Readers } Tamworth Country Music Festival January 18-27 CE USA February issue deadline CE USA March issue deadline CRS (Country Radio Seminar) Feb: 27-Mar: 1 SXSW March 12-17 Austin, Texas CE USA April issue deadline Country Entertainment USA STAFF CONTENTS 4 Music Business Corner 5 NATD Gives Back 6 New Year's Managing Editor: Roy Skropits Editor: Cindy Gordon Writers: Brenda L. Madden The Insiders CD Reviews: Brenda L. Madden Video Reviews: Steven B. Riley ADVERTISING & RATES: [email protected] PH: (615) 474-0162 GENERAL INFORMATION: [email protected] Resolutions 7 Kristi Kalyn Star On The Rise 9 CD Reviews 11 IndieWorld Top 40 Chart Riley's Reviews will be back next month e-mail your video link to: [email protected] Our January Show is running late because of the holidays, so check the website for updates show.countryentertainmentusa.com If you would like to sponsor, advertise are be on our show contact Roy Skropits (615) 474-0162 or e-mail: [email protected] PRESS RELEASES: [email protected] By Mail Country Entertainment USA P.O. Box 100985 Nashville, TN. 37224 Office (615) 474-0162 PG 3 DISCLAIMER: Country Entertainment USA is not liable for any inaccuracies submitted by freelance writers, advertisers or publicists. Opinions and claims made by advertisers and writers are their own, and do not represent Country Entertainment USA Magazine or Publisher. www.countryentertainmentusa.com Music Business Corner Each month we will have an article here about the music business Please submit comment or suggestions to: [email protected] The Blanket License Explained The U.S. Supreme Court summarized the virtues of the blanket license in CBS v. Broadcast Music, Inc., 441 U.S. 1 (1979) as follows: "... the blanket license developed ... out of the practical situation in the marketplace: thousands of users, thousands of copyright owners and millions of compositions. Most users want unplanned, rapid and indemnified access to any and all of the repertory of compositions and the owners want a reliable method of collecting for the use of their copyrights... "A middleman with a blanket license was an obvious necessity if the thousands of individual negotiations, a virtual impossibility were to be avoided. Also, ...(individual licenses would pose) a difficult and expensive reporting problem for the user and policing task for the copyright owner. Historically, the market for public performance rights organized itself largely around the single-fee blanket license, which gave unlimited access to the repertory and reliable protection against infringement." Id. at 20-22. What That Means In Plain English In the music industry, a blanket license is used to give permission to use music in a situation where issuing individual music licenses would be cumbersome. Although the term "blanket license" can have a few different applications, one common blanket license occurrence that people are likely to encounter in the music industry is a blanket license issued by a performance rights organization, such as BMI, SESAC and ASCAP, for the music they represent. These licenses are issued to radio stations, venues and other places that host public performances of music. Performance rights societies use these exclusive rights to allow them to issue blanket licenses. A group - a radio station is a good example - will go a performance rights collection group and apply for a blanket license to be able to use the music represented by that group. In turn, the performance rights group will issue the blanket license - for a fee. The license allows that applicant to then use ALL of the music represented by the group. For example, if a radio station is issued a license by ASCAP, then that license gives them the right to use all of the music represented by ASCAP on their station. For this reason, most places that host public performances of music need blanket licenses from each performance rights society. Continuing with the example of radio stations, it would be difficult for a station to survive by only playing the music of one society's members - only playing music written by writers who are ASCAP members would exclude the station from playing a major hit that happens to have been written by a writer with a BMI membership. When a blanket license is issued, the recipient must comply with certain tracking and reporting guidelines set out by the royalty collection group. They may be required to turn in playlists for a certain period of time or to report the set lists of shows played in their venue. These reporting criteria vary depending on who is using the music and how, as well as between performance rights agency. The fees for blanket licenses also vary wildly, depending on how heavily the license recipient uses music and how large of a listener base they reach. Large radio stations can pay millions in blanket licensing fees, while very small venues and businesses may only need to come up with a couple hundred dollars per year to get a license. The licensing fees collected from blanket licenses go to pay songwriters and publishers. Well at least that is how it is supposed to work in a perfect world. by The Insiders PG 4 www.countryentertainmentusa.com NATD RAISES OVER $100,000 IN YEARLY FUNDRAISERS AND GIVES ALL BACK THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH Rod Harris, Tony Conway, Ed Bazel, Bonnie Sugarman, Randi Perkins, Carrie Moore-Reed, Steve Tolman It Was a Very Merry Christmas for Pacific Point Academy As It Became The Latest Scholarship Recipient Entertainment industry trade organization Nashville Association of Talent Directors (NATD) continues to make education outreach and scholarship bestowment its prime mission. With the help of its members, NATD raised over $100,000 this year, all dedicated to its newly created J.P. Williams Scholarship division. Funds were distributed to four endowments - IEBA‟s scholarship at Belmont University, NATD‟s Murray State Scholarships connected with its College of Knowledge program, an NATD Scholarship at the University of Montana Music Business School and most recently, a presentation of a $5000 scholarship to Santa Monica‟s Pacific Point Academy. “NATD wants to help nurture, teach and broaden the horizon of the young people interested in being in our industry,” says Steve Tolman, President NATD. “We want to bring to their attention all the varied opportunities there are in our very competitive entertainment business and help grow our future.” $25,000 was used to fund the Ron Baird Scholarship Fund at the University of Montana in Missoula, MT (www.umt.edu) and will be distributed to students in the Entertainment Management Program in a joint effort by NATD and IEBA. Baird, legendary agent and former head of CAA's Nashville office passed away in 2011 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. A new scholarship was founded in Williams' name at Murray State University in Murray, KY (www.murraystate.edu) in the amount of $37,500. NATD will be the distributing entity to award the J.P. Williams Scholarship to students in Murray State's Music Business program. The final $37,500 was used to supplement the established scholarship in Williams' name at Belmont University (www.belmont.edu). IEBA has awarded the J.P. Williams Scholarship to five students in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Business since it was founded in 2007. In Fall 2011, NATD established the College of Knowledge with a goal of providing an outlet for entertainment professionals to educate and inspire individuals with an interest in the music business while giving them an insider‟s look at the various facets of the industry. Each year, NATD members along with some of the industry‟s top artists and songwriters travel to Murray State University to lead the free day-long event filled with panels and performances. www.n-a-t-d.com PG 5 www.countryentertainmentusa.com New Year's Resolutions With the beginning of the New Year, I caught up with a few publicists and the artists on their roster to see what their plans are for the New Year and if they have any New Year's Resolutions. Here's what their plans and/or resolutions are for 2013! by Cindy Gordon The Roys - www.TheRoysOnline.com Elaine Roy: My New Year‟s Resolution this year is different from years past. I would like to be a more compassionate and understanding person to everyone I meet. We get so wrapped up in what is going on in our lives and sometimes we forget that everyone we meet on our journey has a story and sometimes if we knew those stories we would be shocked. So sharing a smile or just listening more is what I plan on doing. Lee Roy: I am going to try and be a better husband, father, son & friend. I think everyone has it in them to be a little better then we already are. I feel there's a lot of room for me to grow in my compassion towards others as well as a Christian. My New Year‟s Eve plans are to hang with my wife & girls. Maybe go grab a nice meal somewhere and reflect on 2012 with dreams of a great 2013. LiveWire - www.LiveWireCountry.com Andy Eutsler - Acoustic guitar/lead vocals, New Year's resolution: Lose weight - and try to live a little better. Plans for 2013: Write some killer songs. Bobby DeGonia - Lead guitar/backing vocals, New Year's resolution: Give my all to God. Plans for 2013: To be touring across the country and take LiveWire to the top!!! Danny Bell - Rhythm guitar/backing vocals, New Year's resolution: To write more songs with other writers!! Plans for 2013: To take LiveWire to the top!! Rachele Lynae - www.RacheleLynae.com In 2013 I'm really looking forward to another exciting year of touring across America, and, most importantly, getting my new debut album out to all those awesome country music fans!. Shawna Russell My New Year's resolution is to enjoy life more and not sweat the small stuff. My plans for 2013: To create new music, strive for continued growth and success in my career and approach my performances with renewed energy www.ShawnaRussell.com PG 6 Ryan Broshear New Year's resolution: "To fish more and try to slow down and enjoy life a bit more. Make each moment last just a bit more." www.RyanBroshear.com Continued on page 8 www.countryentertainmentusa.com Star On The Rise by Brenda L. Madden The Lonestar State has an extensive history of bringing forth legendary entertainers like Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys, Willie & Waylon, Gene Autry, Hank Thompson, George Strait and Miranda Lambert with musical styles of country music as varied as Western Swing, Contemporary and Traditional Country as well as Cowboy and today‟s Red Dirt Music. While the Texas music scene is primarily dominated by male performers, there is a female voice being heard above the rest. Texan, Kristi Kalyn, is a rising star on the country music horizon and is a part of the next generation to keep traditional country music alive and well. Since the release of her sixteen-song CD, entitled It Ain‟t Over, which is chalked full of traditional country music, she has garnered the attention of not only Texas, but of the world. Kristi comments, “I am so excited to maybe have a spot in that traditional world, because I feel like I know every traditional song that‟s out there. I‟ve sung them all. I just love it!”. Kristi‟s father, Darrell Moore, was a musician who played with and introduced her to many Texas legends such as Johnny Duncan, Leon Rausch and The Texas Playboys, so from the time she was born, she was surrounded by music and singing was simply a part of her everyday life. As a toddler, she made her radio debut on KJLM sitting on her dad‟s knee, singing “Roly Poly,” the old Bob Wills classic, Learning much from her father, she sang with him and his band, “Taste of Texas” anytime she could, even sneaking into clubs when she was young - making her “country when country wasn‟t cool” in her teenage years. Talking about her Dad, Kristi comments, “He was my inspiration. He and I were inseparable. He put me on stage with Leon Rausch and the Bob Wills Band when I was knee-high to a grasshopper.” Since her dad‟s passing, Kristi has carried on the family tradition performing as “Kristi Kalyn and the Taste of Texas.” While singing and performing is in her blood, only in the last few years has she tried her hand at writing. Her parents would often tell her, “you have a song for everything.” So she thought she‟d put some of her own ideas to the test and began co-writing songs, of which three made the cut for her album: “Gypsy Soul,” “The Sculptor” and “Kiss It Goodbye.” It looks like writing comes naturally as well. The remaining songs on Kristi‟s album were written by some of the best songwriters in Nashville; including two Darlene Austin penned songs, “Before The Bed Gets Cold” and “Swingin‟ Doors.” These well-crafted songs highlight not only Darlene‟s writing prowess, but also Kristi‟s ability to capture the song‟s emotion and bring it to life for the listening audience. Whether she‟s writing, recording or performing, it‟s obvious that Kristi has found her passion - traditional country music - singing each note with reverence and a depth that is rarely heard - making Kristi Kalyn another Lonestar State treasure! www.KristiKalyn.com PG 7 www.countryentertainmentusa.com Continued from page 6 New Year's Resolutions JK Coltrain My one goal is to do everything within my power to keep real country music alive & well. www.ColtRecords.com Lisa Matassa New Year‟s resolution: This year I am going to do my best to check off as many "Bucket List" items I can!! Favorite moment over the holidays: Every year I prepare a big Christmas Eve feast at my house with our entire family and I like to make things just right before they come over. www.LisaMatassa.com Subscribe To Country Entertainment USA ♦ Only $36 for US The Magazine is FREE the cost is to help with the shipping and handling. Make Check Payable to: Country Entertainment USA Mail To: Country Entertainment USA P.O. Box 100985 Nashville, TN. 37224 PG 8 Subscribe at: www.countryentertainmentusa.com/subscribe.html Name: ________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ City: ______________ State: ___________ Zip: _______ PH: __________________________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________ www.countryentertainmentusa.com by Brenda L. Madden Mail CD's or DVD's for Reviews To: Country Entertainment USA P.O. Box 100985 Nashville, TN. 37224 We Review Movies Too So Send Us Your DVD's 7 Star Rating System Pete Kennedy • The Nashville Sessions Volume 2 • www.petekennedy.net Ireland native, Pete Kennedy, shares his brand of country music in his current album, The Nashville Sessions Volume 2. Pete co-wrote all six songs on the CD and delivers each one with as much sincerity and depth with which they were written. An attractive production surrounds the strong lyrics and convincing vocals. Especially compelling is the song, “Love You Anyway.” Peter John Killawee • In The Weeds • www.peterjohnkillawee.com Although Peter John Killawee‟s resume portrays him as a rocker, his recent CD, In The Weeds offers more of a leading-edge country sound particularly on songs like “All Better” which has a stand-out fiddle part and “Country Angel.” Even the uptempo “Pain Train,” has a country feel. Peter John Killawee wrote, recorded and mixed the album - a talented young man! Lisa Matassa • Somebody‟s Baby • www.lisamatassa.com Lisa Matassa‟s cutting-edge CD, Somebody‟s Baby highlights seven songs, three of which she co-wrote, “Wouldn‟t You Like To Know,” Girl With A Rock ‟n Roll Heart,” and “Learning As You Grow.” Lisa‟s style frequently walks that fine line between country and rock „n roll that is so prevalent in today‟s country. Her vocals are energetic and impassioned even on her cover of the classic, “I Will Always Love You.” Fletcher Avant • It‟s A Long Road • www.FletcherAvant.com The liner notes of It‟s A Long Road characterize the project as “a journey of „ups‟ and „downs‟ in Fletcher Avant‟s life. From the first cut, “It‟s A Long Road” to the last, “I‟m Getting Tore Up,” Fletcher identifies with the workin‟ man through his lyrics and straightforward delivery. This is a satisfying walk down a country road with plenty of steel, fiddle and country guitar. Jimmy Adams • The Geriatric Delinquent The Geriatric Delinquent CD by Jimmy Adams is brimming with straight ahead barroom music with songs like “This Old Spouse” and “Eatin Boiled Eggs.” Three of the six songs were written by Jimmy and although the production is a little rough around the edges and the lyrics are now and again off the wall - just grab a beer, relax and have fun on this honky tonk road. PG 10 www.countryentertainmentusa.com IndieWorld P.O. Box 130 Brush Creek, TN 38547 (615) 683-8308 [email protected] As Reported By The IndieWorld Panel Network Monthly Top 40 Chart - Ending December 2012 www.IndieWorldCountry.com ™ © 1999 1 YOUNG, FUN & FOOLISH Robyn Young - Pretty World Records 21 CONFESSIONS Jaida Dreyer - Streamsound Records 2 UP TO ME Jason Charles Miller - Render Records 22 MUSTA HAD A GOOD TIME Parmalee - Stoney Creek Records 3 LET THERE BE COWGIRLS Chris Cagle - BPG Records 23 THE AUCTION Cheryl K. Warner - WHP 4 THE EAGLE CAN'T FLY Rose Knight - MP3 24 GOOD LIFE Logan Mize - Big Yellow Dog Records 5 TIL MY LAST DAY Justin Moore - Valory Records 25 HOW COUNTRY FEELS Randy Houser - Stoney Creek Records 6 ONE GOOD FRIEND Gretchen Wilson - Redneck Records 26 HAULED OFF AND KISSED ME Steve Holy - MP3 7 JESSE JAMES Clay Walker - Sidewalk Records 27 HOME TO ME Outbound Road - Lure Records 8 DON'T TELL ME THAT YOU'RE GONE Donna Cunningham - BKD Promotions 28 OH BABY Sam Roark - Kit Records 9 I AIN'T YOUR MAMA Maggie Rose - RPME Records 29 AIRBORNE RANGER INFANTRY Kristy Lee Cook - Broken Bow Records 10 SMALL TALK Miss Jeanie - Megalith Records 30 REDNECK RADIO Matt Farris - Skytone Records / MP3 11 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Leon Everette - Pretty World Records 31 I WOULDN'T TRADE AMERICA FOR THE WORLD Freddie Hart - Pretty World Records 12 BORN TO BE BLUE The Mavericks - Valory Records 32 HELL AND HALF OF GEORGIA Bill Gentry - Tenacity Records 13 THE COUNTDOWN Lonestar - 4-Star/Triple Crown 33 THE BEST AND WORST OF TIMES Reggie Vinson - MP3 14 HERE'S TO ME AND YOU Kevin Fowler -Average Joes Records 34 THANK YOU FOR MAKING HER FOR ME David Livingston - Lo Records 15 YOU WEREN'T THERE Leona Williams - Pretty World Records 35 PLAY ANOTHER GOOD OLD COUNTRY SONG Jerry Johnson - MP3 16 ONE OF THE BOY'S Kristen Cady - Pretty World Records/MP3 36 SMALL TOWN BIG TRUCK Myrol - Little Red Hen Records 17 WHY'D YOU HAVE TO BE SO GOOD Heidi Newfield - Sidewalk Records 37 THATS WHAT LIFE IS Taylor Made - LGR 18 YOU AIN'T LIVIN YET Allan & Ashcroft - MP3 / Martel Promotions 38 ROLLING HOME Jeff Olson - D& T Records I Airplay Direct 19 CAN'T SHAKE YOU Gloriana - Emblem/WAR Records 39 GHOST TOWN Coleman Brothers - Fishing Hole Records 20 THINGS YOU CAN'T DO IN A CAR Due West - Black River Records 40 BURN THAT BRIDGE J.D. Micals - Airplay Access / Pretty World Records PG 11 www.countryentertainmentusa.com www.rewebdomains.com Domains Names For Only $11.69 a Year Web Hosting For Only $5.80 a Month Create a Website For Only $5.99 a Month Let Your Customers & Fans Know about Upcoming Events, Products or Services Great Rates ♦ ♦ Great Service February issue deadline is Friday, January 25th Country Entertainment USA Magazine www.countryentertainmentusa.com Call Roy (615) 474-0162 or E-mail: [email protected]