![]() Written by Thom Schuyler, Keith Stegall and Stewart Harris, the song was originally recorded by Levon Helm for his 1980 album American Son, and then again by Leon Everette. The Band of Heathens celebrated the Gold certification of their recording of “Hurricane” last week during Americanafest in Nashville. Pictured (L-R): Chad Staehly, Gordy Quist, Keith Stegall, Trevor Nealon, Al Moss, Ed Jurdi, Nick Jay, Clint Simmons, Burt Stein and Bryan Blaylock. ![]() The Band Of Heathens’ ‘Hurricane’ Recording Goes Gold Well-known ASCAP GPS alumni include Lainey Wilson, Jacob Davis, Hannah Dasher, Caylee Hammack and more. This year’s participating publishers include Concord Music Publishing, Kobalt Music, Liz Rose Music, Red Door Music Group, Sony Music Publishing, Spirit Music Nashville, Endurance Music Group and Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG).Ī highly-regarded musical opportunity in Nashville, the program has helped numerous songwriters earn publishing agreements. By the end of the program, each songwriter will have met with representatives from at least five different publishers. Over the next several months, the eight writers will be paired with publishers who will listen and critique their songs, and host follow-up meetings to help develop their craft. The program seeks to help promising, unsigned songwriters, who have been identified by the ASCAP team as ready for a publishing deal, take the next step in their career.Ĭurated by Duane Hobson, Associate Director of Nashville Membership, the ASCAP GPS Project Class of 2023 includes up-and-coming songwriters Cam Allen, Jason Haag, Dan Harrison, Chris Housman, Blake Rackley, Madison Steinbruck, Evanthia Theodorou and Kalina Tyne. Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Kele Currier, Duane Hobson, Chris Housman, Blake Rackley, Evanthia Theodorou, Kalina Tyne, Dan Harrison, ASCAP’s Evyn Johnston and Jason Haag (Not Pictured: Cam Allen and Madison Steinbruck)ĪSCAP Nashville’s membership team, led by Vice President Mike Sistad, has announced the songwriter participants for the 11th annual ASCAP Guidance from Publishers for Songwriters (GPS) Project. Warner Music Nashville Hosts WMN: On Deck Event Prior to the event, Hank Williams 100, a digital collection made up of Williams’ 19 most popular songs, was released via Mercury Nashville/UMe. Tony Bennett’s 1951 pop cover of “Cold, Cold Heart” showed the crossover potential of the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s songwriting, and over the past seven decades, his music has been recorded by artists across multiple genres. Williams scored over 30 hits in his short career, including “Hey, Good Lookin’,” “Jambalaya” and “Lovesick Blues,” and wrote many songs that are now considered country standards. Chris Scruggs led the house band consisting of Billy Contreras, Wes L’Anglois, Jared Manzo and Kenny Vaughan. ![]() Goodman, Jeff Hanna, Brennen Leigh, Lyle Lovett, Delbert McClinton, Chuck Mead, Wendy Moten, Williams’ grandchildren Hilary Williams, Holly Williams, Sam Williams and Charlie McCoy.Īrtists performed interpretations of Williams’ classics in various styles, from honky-tonk and bluegrass to rock to R&B. Presented by Spotify in partnership with the Americana Music Association, the event featured country music community members Suzy Bogguss, Laura Cantrell, Rodney Crowell, Della Mae, S.G. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosted “Hank’s 100th: A Concert in Celebration of Hank Williams” last week in the museum’s CMA Theater. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Goodman, Wendy Moten, Holly Williams, Jared Manzo, Lyle Lovett and Michael Gray (L-R, front row): Avril Smith, Vickie Vaughn, Kimber Ludiker, Jeff Hanna, Jett Williams, Suzy Bogguss, Delbert McClinton, Delaney McClinton, Laura Cantrell and Charlie McCoy. Pictured (L-R, back row): Billy Contreras, Ben Roberts, Kenny Vaughan, Chuck Mead, Rodney Crowell, Hilary Williams, Sam Williams, Chris Scruggs, Brennen Leigh, Pete Finney and Wes L’Anglois (L-R, middle row): Abi Tapia, Celia Woodsmith, S.G.
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