Archive for June, 2009

Digital distribution label GMV Nashville has announced the addition of several new titles to their online catalog, including the epic This Is My America set, out-of-print titles from the Charlie Daniels Band and Toy Caldwell, and more.

This Is My America is a three-disc compilation of original material that chronologically recounts the history of America through songs from 58 of Nashville’s finest award-winning singers and songwriters. The project features artists such as Dolly Parton, Kathy Mattea, Charley Pride, Billy Dean, Beth Nielsen Chapman, the Nashville Symphony, the Fisk Jubilee Singers and more.

Renowned music critic and author Robert K. Oermann called Dean’s “Wave On, Old Glory, Wave On,” single “an anthem for a new era,” and HistoryNet.com’s Senior Online Editor Gerald Swick said, “Listening to this three-CD set is like watching an epic motion picture!”

This Is My America can be purchased as single track downloads or as individual albums at www.GMVNashville.com. Physical copies of the limited edition box set can be purchased at www.ThisIsMyAmerica.com.

The Charlie Daniels Band’s Road Dogs was originally released in 2000 and widely regarded as a return to the band’s Southern Rock roots. The digital release through GMV now includes a previously unreleased, live version of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

Toy Caldwell’s Son of the South is also available in digital format for the first time. The critically-acclaimed album from the former Marshall Tucker Band guitarist and singer features guest spots by Gregg Allman, Willie Nelson, Mickey Raphael and Charlie Daniels.

“GMV Nashville is very excited to add to our expanding, worldwide catalog of Country titles,” says GMV spokesperson Matt Watkins. “This Is My America is a historic undertaking that features some of the most talented singers and songwriters in the business, and artists like Charlie Daniels and Toy Caldwell are legendary in their influence across multiple genres. Some of these albums have been unavailable for years, and we’re extremely proud to continue releasing a series of niche titles, special products and new releases for the growing audience of digital Country music fans.”

Additional titles recently added to the GMV catalog include Sisters Wade (self-titled), Luke Reed (Corridos), Don King (The Days of You and Me) and Vol. 2 in the Country Hits You Missed series. All titles in the GMV catalog are available for worldwide purchase at the GMV website (www.GMVNashville.com) and other major online outlets.

About GMV Nashville:
GMV Nashville is a digital distribution label based out of Nashville, Tenn. Founded in 2007 as a subsidiary of The Goodland Group, the GMV catalog offers hard-to-find titles by classic artists, as well as current releases and special products. All of GMV’s titles are available exclusively as digital downloads at most major online music retailers, including iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody and more. Visit www.GMVNashville.com and www.myspace.com/gmvnashville for more information.

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June 19-21 Song Fest Facts

   Posted by: mwatkins    in Publishing News

Visit Music Row from your home via Live Internet Radio or Video Web Cast. Spend the virtual weekend in Nashville’s only live, uncensored, 3 day original song marathon…… Get broad cast links here http://www.songwritersfestival.com/stages.htm

Be a part of songwriter history at the 7th Annual Nashville SongWriters Festival on Music Row. A songwriter festival that’s for all songwriters, hosted and put together by songwriters. 50 Music Square West /(17 Ave S.) Nashville, TN 37203 (Tall 9 story building.) Directions
Meet Festival Grand Master Mel McDaniel 8 PM Friday June 19th http://www.melmcdaniel.com/

Come see Jerry Foster receive the Life Time Achievement award Saturday 8Pm http://www.myspace.com/jerryfostermusic

Hundreds of performances representing the past, present and future of the Music Industry on 7 stages, Open Mic and Sing Rings. Play Schedule at…… http://www.songwritersfestival.com/play_schedule.htm

Performing and non performing writers. Sign up here…… http://www.songwritersfestival.com/registration.htm

Pro classes held under Crystal Gayle’s Oak Tree Music Square East……. 53 Music Square East (16th Ave. South) Nashville, TN 37203 Directions http://www.songwritersfestival.com/writers_retreat.htm

Open House/ Booths……. http://www.songwritersfestival.com/open_house.htm
Free street parking Friday, Free potpourri parking Saturday and Sunday.
Volunteer schedule here…..
http://www.songwritersfestival.com/volunteer_schedule.htm

2009 Nashville SongWriters Festival on Music Row June 19-21
Songwriter’s Festival at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch October 2-4
615-424-1491 931-296-4067
www.SongWritersFestival.com

I am proud to announce that we are now funding advance requests for writers and publishers who have agreements with the major publishers, UMG, Warner Chappell, EMI and Sony. Over the past year, LYRIC Financial has received over 500 requests from songwriters, artists, producers, and publishers for advances on their performance royalties. Many of you requested that we consider working with your other royalty streams as well. So, last fall we began working on expanding our royalty advance program to include mechanical royalties. While mechanical royalties are not as strong as they once were, they are still a significant source of income to many writers and publishers. We have worked diligently to create the same simple, safe and transparent process as we have for performance royalty advances.

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