Industry Ink: BMI, 650 AM WSM, Dreamcatcher Management, Chris Keaton Presents

Natalie Hemby Previews Puxico Documentary

BMI Nashville held a special screening for family and friends recently for songwriter Natalie Hemby‘s documentary, Puxico. The film is about Puxico, Mo. (Hemby’s grandparents’ hometown) and the town’s annual Homecoming event. The documentary originally debuted at Puxico’s Homecoming last August. Hemby co-wrote each song specifically for the film with the help of her songwriter friends Kelly Archer, Lindsay Chapman, Trent Dabbs, Jonathan and Cassandra Lawson, Jon Randall and Jen Schott. Producer Mike Wrucke led music supervision for the film.

At the event, Hemby noted, “This film isn’t just about Puxico. It’s about you and me and our hometowns. I hope this film inspires you to go back and visit and listen to the amazing stories around you.”

From (L-R): Jody Williams (BMI VP, Writer/Publisher Relations), Ryan Silver (“Puxico” Producer), Natalie Hemby (“Puxico” Executive Producer), Scott Murphy (“Puxico” Producer), Beth Laird (Creative Nation, Co-Owner) Mark Mason (BMI Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations).
Photo: Katherine Hardin, BMI

Aubrie Layne Signs with Chris Keaton Presents

Artist Aubrie Layne has signed a management agreement with Chris Keaton Presents. She also recently signed a publishing deal with UMPG in Los Angeles with Bo Goldsen.

Pictured: Chris Keaton, Aubrie Layne, Kent Earls (Executive VP/GM UMPG-Nashville) and Bo Goldsen, Atlantic Music/UMPG-Los Angeles.

Chelsea Bain Signs with Dreamcatcher Management

Pictured (L-R): Jim Mazza, Chelsea Bain, Peter Keiser.

7th Annual 650 AM WSM Springer Mountain Farms 5K Slated for March 14

Members of the Nashville and surrounding communities can take part in the 7th Annual 650 AM WSM Springer Mountain Farms 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, March 14. The 5K will take place at the Grand Ole Opry Complex. Registration begins at 6 a.m., and the race begins at 7 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit The Journey Home Project.

Charlie Daniels is Chairman of the Board, and his long-time manager David Corlew is a co-founder, of The Journey Home Project, which connects donors to veterans’ organizations that aid military members and their families in receiving quality healthcare, access to education programs, and connection to job opportunities.

“At 650 AM WSM we are proud and honored to support The Journey Home Project through a portion of the funds raised at our 7th Annual Springer Mountain Farms 5K Run & Walk. My father was an Army Sergeant who did tours in Korea and Vietnam. For me, this cause is essential and very personal,” said Randy Bush, WSM General Manager.

Attendees can register to participate on-site at the Grand Ole Opry Plaza (2804 Opryland Drive) the morning of the race for $35. 

WSM AM 650 Springer Mountain Farms 5K. Photo by: Robin Roberts Ladisa