Industry Ink: Lee Brice, FLO {thinkery}, CTM

Lee Brice was recently surprised during a show at Madison Square Garden, where the RIAA recognized “I Don’t Dance” as the fastest certified platinum country single released in 2014.

Today co-host Hoda Kotb joined Brice on stage to reveal the award. “I Don’t Dance” is the title track of Brice’s third album. It recently earned a CMA nomination for Song of the Year. “I Don’t Dance” was penned by Brice, Rob Hatch and Dallas Davidson.

Lee Brice celebrates the platinum success of “I Don’t Dance.” Photos: Avi Gerver/MSG Photos

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Don VanCleave

Nashville-based FLO {thinkery} has added Don VanCleave to its core group of senior executive advisers.

VanCleave co-founded Record Store Day and led ThinkIndie, a distributor of exclusive music to the independent record store community.  He founded the Coalition of Independent Music Stores in 1995 and led the organization until 2009.

He is also the recipient of the first Independent Spirit Award from NARM in 2009. He also manages the band Moon Taxi through his DVC Management Company.

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Mitch Werthington

Catch This Music has hired Mitch Werthington as a social media manager. The graduated from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. After graduating, he was lead singer for southern rock band Southwood. He moved to Nashville to concentrate on songwriting and to work in the music industry.

“Mitch has a drive to create great songs, he also carries with him a strong vision to help grow the CTM brand. Mitch brings to our family amazing knowledge of social media and graphic design. We are honored to have him join our team of creators,” says CTM President/CEO Eddie Robba.