Industry Ink (8-7-13)

•The Ryman Auditorium has landed near the top of Rolling Stone’s recent “Best Music Venues in America: Reader’s Choice” list and sixth on its industry-voted “The Best Big Rooms in America.” The venue also received kudos from National Geographic, which named the Ryman to its list of “11 Music Icons in the U.S.” Websites for both publications feature prominent photography of the Ryman in their stories. The Ryman also currently holds the titles of Pollstar Theatre of the Year (for the third year in a row), CMA’s Venue of the Year, and ACM Venue of the Year.

•Portland, Ore. worship band The Neverclaim is the latest addition to Essential Records’ roster. The group will release its debut, self-titled CD produced by Paul Moak (Matt Kearney, Third Day, Matt Maher) and Jason Ingram (Chris Tomlin, Tenth Avenue North, Building 429) on Sept. 24.

The Neverclaim is comprised of Jeremiah Carlson (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Mitchell Maldonado (keys, banjo, guitar), Chuck Hill (bass, upright bass), Josh Anderson (lead guitar), Matthew Warren (guitar) and Jared Key (drums, percussion).

• RPME has moved its offices. The company’s new address is: 118 16th Avenue South, Suite 208, Nashville, TN 37203. They can still be reached at 615-256-1980.

•MSO PR Nashville celebrated their 5th anniversary with a media mixer at the historic Union Station Hotel in Nashville on July 23. Radio personality/musician Billy Block was among the guests at the celebration.

Pictured (L-R): MSO President Mitch Schneider, Billy Block, MSO Nashville Director Lyndie Wenner and MSO Account Executive Angela Villanueva.