Creative Nation’s Maggie Chapman will hold an album release show at Nashville venue The Basement on Sept. 15, beginning at 6 p.m. The Basement is located at 1604 8th Ave. S. The singer-songwriter will showcase compositions from her album Vignette.
The Clearwater, Fla., native began writing music in her early teens, balancing school with trips to New York and Nashville to pursue music. In 2012, she relocated to Nashville and began working with Creative Nation’s Beth Laird on a publishing deal. She signed with the company in 2013, joining a roster that includes Native Run, Luke Laird, Barry Dean, and the company’s newest signing, Natalie Hemby.
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American Idol hopefuls that were unable to attend the live auditions will get their shot at the spotlight thanks to the online American Idol XIV auditions. Men and women 15-28 years old as of June 1, 2014, who are eligible to work in the U.S. can audition. Some restrictions apply.
Auditions are currently open until Friday, Sept. 26. Online auditions can be accessed here.
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Gloriana performed the national anthem during the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Cleveland Browns this weekend.
From (L-R): Rachel Reinert, John Esposito (President & CEO/Warner Music Nashville), Mike Gossin, Dean Serletic (President/Emblem Music Group), Tom Gossin
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BMI songwriter and Americana artist Robert Earl King helped opened the 2014 season of Musicians Corner in Nashville.
Pictured: (L-R): BMI’s Jody Williams, producer Paul Worley, BMI’s Mason Hunter, BMI songwriter Robert Earl Keen, BMI’s Clay Bradley, Musicians Corner’s John Tumminello and songwriter Matthew Perryman Jones.
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