Jesse Keith Whitley Signs With Buddy Lee Attractions
Pictured (L-R): Tony Conway, Ontourage Management; Amy Aylward, Agent, Buddy Lee Attractions; David Kiswiney, Sr. Vice President, Buddy Lee Attractions; Kat Boggs, Agent, Buddy Lee Attractions; Jesse Keith Whitley; Grayson Flatness, Agent, Buddy Lee Attractions; Zinnia Martinez, Agent, Buddy Lee Attractions; John Roberson, Agent, Buddy Lee Attractions; Aura Guadagno, Agent, Buddy Lee Attractions; Joe Lee, Agent, Buddy Lee Attractions. (seated) Mike Meade, Vice President, Buddy Lee Attractions.
Jesse Keith Whitley has signed with booking agency Buddy Lee Attractions for worldwide representation. Whitley has also teamed with Tony Conway of Ontourage Management.
Whitley’s joining BLA marks a family tradition of sorts. BLA represented both Whitley’s grandfather, Country Music Hall of Famer George Morgan, and mother, country entertainer Lorrie Morgan.
“I could not be more thrilled to be with Buddy Lee Attractions Inc. Our family history runs deep with this wonderful team. I am a 3rd generation artist to go through BLA, so to have Joe Lee and Donna Lee involved is such an honor,” Whitley said.
Warner/Chappell Production Music’s “Listen to Larry” Gets PromaxBDA Nomination
Mark Agent
Warner/Chappell Production Music, the production music arm of Warner Music Group, has had a piece nominated for the PromaxBDA Local Awards’ “Use Of Original Music in a Promo” category. The nominated piece, “Listen to Larry,” was created in conjunction with KTVT-TV (CBS 11 – Dallas/Ft. Worth) to promote the accuracy and dependability of their Chief Meteorologist, Larry Mowry.
Randy Wachtler, Warner/Chappell Production Music President & CE0 stated, “I’m thrilled that this collaboration with KTVT-TV is nominated for a Promax Local Award, and proud to have been a part of a successful and popular campaign!”
Mark Agent, Warner/Chappell Production Music’s Director of Licensing for Local Television added, “KTVT wanted something powerful, something to get their message across about their award-winning weather forecast. The Texas style of music really helped us bring out the pride that the viewers have in their state.”
The PromaxBDA Local Awards celebrate and honor the best in local media, marketing and design, driving excellence, creativity and innovation from the local market. The Awards will be held on June 23 in Las Vegas as part of the PromaxBDA Station Summit.
Hippie Chick Twang Is Going To The Country
Pictured (L-R): Kent Blazy, Kim McLean, Jake Neumar
Hippie Chick Twang’s creative community of music launches their first Finally Friday Party at The Country, a new music club in Nashville. Twelve acts will offer 2 songs each and there will also be a jam band featuring band leader Will McLean Johnston. Songwriters Kim McLean, Kent Blazy, Mary Sue Englund, Tyler Barham, and Jake Neumar will perform from 7-9 p.m.
Hosted by 650 AM WSM personality Devon O’Day, this series will continue every final Friday of the month at The Country. For information or to submit for a performance slot on future Hippie Chick Twang Finally Fridays, call or text 615-400-5140 or email hippiechicktwang@gmail.com.
There is no cover for the party at The Country, located at 110 28th Avenue North near Centennial Park.
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