The inaugural Crested Butte Songwriters Festival took place January 13-15. Presented by BMI, Texas Roadhouse, Coors, and Crested Butte Mountain Resort, the fest revolved around days full of skiing and nights full of music, delivered by singer/songwriters like Robert Earl Keen, Dean Dillon, Mac Davis, Marti Frederiksen, Jake Owen, Kristen Kelly, Nicolle Galyon, Emily Shackelton, Kristy Lee Cook, Rodney Clawson and Crested Butte local favorites Tyler Hansen, Steve Snyder and David Paulik. Proceeds benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation and Tough Enough to Wear Pink.
(L-R, back row): host Storme Warren, Robert Earl Keen, Kristy Lee Cook, Mac Davis, Nicolle Galyon, Marti Frederiksen, Kristen Kelly, Dean Dillon, Emily Shackelton and Rodney Clawson; (front row) BMI’s Mary Loving, Julie Stuckey and Tom Anastas; Coors’ Lance Beam; and BMI’s Clay Bradley, Mark Mason and Mason Hunter. Photo by Alex Fenlon
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The Women’s Music Business Association (WMBA) welcomed creative director, wardrobe stylist and entrepreneur Kyah Hillis to the organization’s first monthly membership meeting of the year recently at NSAI‘s headquarters. Hillis spoke to WMBA members about working with clients to build a brand around an image. She shared industry secrets and current trends, and demonstrated hands-on tips that work for both artists and everyday professionals. Following the meeting, Hillis treated the members to an exclusive tour of her new mobile boutique, The Trunk. For more information on the WMBA, visit wmbanashville.org.
(L to R): Rachel Rodriguez, Leona Edwards, Trina Lloyd-Weidner, Darcy Ferris, Brandi Simms, Kyah Hillis, Kama Upton, Becky Lynn Street, and Becky McIntosh
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Lee Brice recently performed “A Woman Like You” for Ram’s “Country Covers” Session taping at Yahoo! Studios in Los Angeles. The single is currently No. 20 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart.
(L-R): David Fleming, Producer, Ram Country/Yahoo Originals; Claire Cook, Webster PR; Ed Bunker, No Problem! Marketing; Wendy Hermanson, Yahoo! Country; and Curb artist Lee Brice.
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