January 2013 Issue - Country Entertainment USA

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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
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Resolutions
7 Kristi Kalyn
Star On The Rise
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CD Reviews
11
IndieWorld
Top 40 Chart
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Music Business Corner
Each month we will have an article here about the music business
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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