Industry Pics: Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, ASCAP, CMT Instant Jam, ACM

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductions

Rosanne Cash, of Notable Music and Downtown Music Publishing, was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on Sunday night (Oct. 11). Cash joins a diverse group of legendary Nashville songwriters, including Chuck Berry, Garth Brooks and her late father, Johnny Cash. Johnny and Rosanne Cash have made history as the first father-daughter duo to be inducted to the Hall of Fame, founded in 1970.

Rodney Crowell inducted Rosanne into the Hall of Fame, following performances by Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, and John Leventhal, Rosanne’s husband and fellow Downtown songwriter.

Mark James, Even Steven, and Craig Wiseman were also inducted at the 45th annual gala awards dinner at Nashville’s Music City Center.

Pictured (L-R): Steve Markland, Damon Booth (Notable Music), Shelby Coleman (Notable Music), Rosanne Cash (Notable Music), Justin Kalifowitz, Natalie Osborne, Danny Berrios, Sara Haze, and Ben Caver. Photo: Bev Moser/Moments By Moser

Songwriter and Big Loud Shirt founder Craig Wiseman said he achieved a bucket list milestone with his induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Pictured (L-R): Tim McGraw, KK Wiseman, Craig Wiseman, Ronnie Dunn, Bob DiPiero and Jeffrey Steele. Photo: Bev Moser/Moments By Moser.

Craig Wiseman celebrating after the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame induction. Photo: Beth Gwinn/Big Loud Shirt

ASCAP hosted an intimate reception to celebrate its 2015 GMA Dove Award nominees on Monday (Oct. 12). The private event was held at ASCAP’s Nashville headquarters and toasted a plethora of ASCAP songwriters, producers and publishers.

ASCAP member Jonathan McReynolds, nominated for Gospel Artist of the Year, performed at the party with a lovely introduction from ASCAP’s VP of Membership (Rhythm & Soul) Nicole George-Middleton. Also in attendance were ASCAP singer/songwriters Erica Campbell (Mary Mary) and husband Warryn Campbell, William McDowell, Disciple (band), Brian Courtney Wilson and Motown Gospel recording artist Janice Gaines. ASCAP’s EVP Membership John Titta and Nashville Director of Strategic Services, Kele Currier were also on hand.

Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Kele Currier, ASCAP’s Nicole George-Middleton, ASCAP Singer/Songwriter Erica Campbell, Producer Warryn Campbell, ASCAP’s John Titta.

Carrie Underwood Celebrates ‘CMT Instant Jam’ Concert Premiere

“Smoke Break” singer Carrie Underwood recently performed a surprise concert for CMT Instant Jam, at Atlanta music venue Variety Playhouse. The concert will premiere Sat., Oct. 17 at 10 p.m. ET on CMT.

Pictured (L-R): Leslie Fram, SVP Music Events & Talent, CMT; Margaret Comeaux, VP Music Event & Production, CMT; Carrie Underwood; John Hamlin, EP, Switched On Entertainment. Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images

Aaron Watson Visits Academy of Country Music

The Academy of Country Music welcomed Aaron Watson to the office while he was in Los Angeles. Watson performed songs from his latest album, The Underdog, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s country album chart in February.

Pictured (L-R): ACM CEO Bob Romeo and Aaron Watson. Photo: Michel Bourquard/Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music