UMG Hosts Nettles, Bannen, Brothers Osborne At CRS Ryman Show

Pictured (L-R): Gellman Management’s Gail Gellman, Mercury’s VP Promotion Damon Moberly, UMG Nashville’s SVP Promotion Royce Risser, Jennifer Nettles, UMG Nashville’s Chairman & CEO Mike Dungan, UMG Nashville’s SVP & COO Tom Becci and Kelleigh Bannen.

For the second afternoon, Chairman/CEO of UMG Mike Dungan welcomed a lunching CRS crowd to the Ryman Auditorium for a more in-depth CRS showcase from his label group. Sack lunches contented the audience through substantial, full-band sets that showcased Kelleigh Bannen, Brothers Osborne, and Jennifer Nettles.

Leading the pack was Bannen. Extending appreciation for the audience’s time, Bannen helped define her musical motivations, saying, “An artist is more than what your voice sounds like singing a song – you have to know who you are and lead people with your brand.” The newcomer promises a Country sound while delivering pop-infused performances of “Broken Hearted,” and her latest single, “Famous.” Additional titles were previewed, including a co-write with fellow EMI Records Nashville artist Eric Paslay, titled “Oh My My.” Her Jedd Hughes and Jason Lehning-produced debut project is yet to be announced.

John Osborne and T.J. Osborne

Maryland family duo, Brothers Osborne, emphasized the hard work of nearly 10 years it has taken to prep for the opportunities they are now experiencing. Glimmering with promise and raw talent, John Osborne and T.J. Osborne performed outstanding titles “Stay A Little Longer” and “21 Summer.” The band was on tour with David Nail through last fall, with a debut album on the way.

Before Nettles took the stage for “That Girl,” fans with VIP Nation tickets for her headlining show that evening filed in to empty seats for a peek at the “soundcheck.” The premium passes are offered for many of her That Girl Tour stops, in promotion of her Rick Rubin-produced solo debut, That Girl, which hit shelves Jan. 14. The tour continues with stops around the country through April.