American Songwriter

Savage Ventures Enters Exclusive Partnership with Primis, Boosting Video Exposure for its Leading Brand

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Primis, the leading video discovery platform for publishers and founder of Sellers.guide, is excited to continue its partnership with Savage Ventures under this new agreement.

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  • Primis, the leading video discovery platform for publishers and founder of Sellers.guide, is excited to continue its partnership with Savage Ventures under this new agreement.
  • In collaboration with Primis, American Songwriter has expanded its video distribution and brought a more relevant video experience to American Songwriter's audience.
  • "Partnering with Primis has elevated American Songwriter's video distribution strategy; boosting engagement, expanding video reach, and enhancing revenue.
  • We have effectively connected our video content with a wider, more engaged audience," said Alex Magee, Chief Revenue Officer at Savage Ventures.

Billy Idol to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Landmark Album Rebel Yell With Deluxe Expanded Edition Due April 26 via UMe

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Rock legend Billy Idol is set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his landmark album Rebel Yell with a deluxe expanded edition due April 26 via Capitol/UMe.

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  • Rock legend Billy Idol is set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his landmark album Rebel Yell with a deluxe expanded edition due April 26 via Capitol/UMe.
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    Billy Idol to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Landmark Album Rebel Yell With Deluxe Expanded Edition Due April 26 via UMe (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Originally released in November 1983, Rebel Yell is the twice-platinum follow-up to Idol’s self-titled debut.
  • American Songwriter raves that Billy Idol: State Line is “outstanding…a must-see for even casual fans.” Order the DVD HERE and the Blu-ray HERE .
  • In January, Idol cemented his name among Hollywood legends with the first Walk of Fame Star of 2023.

Five School of Rock Students to Perform Original Songs at Nashville's American Songwriter Headquarters

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education, announces the finalists for the first annual Songwriter Showcase.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- School of Rock , the leader in performance-based music education, announces the finalists for the first annual Songwriter Showcase.
  • Five dedicated School of Rock students, chosen from School of Rock locations across the U.S., have earned the opportunity to workshop and record their original songs.
  • The students will then perform for an audience of songwriters and producers in the industry.
  • "This is an unparalleled opportunity for School of Rock Songwriters to gain valuable experience by writing and recording an original song.

Soho Sessions Hits the Road for the First Time, Bringing Grammy-Nominated Singer and Guitarist Marcus King and Soulful Multi-Instrumentalist Celisse to the Hamptons

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Soho Sessions, an exclusive music-driven community known for curating exceptional live experiences in NYC, is thrilled to hit the road for the first time for a show with Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer-songwriter Marcus King and singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Celisse at Stephen Talkhouse in the Hamptons on August 3, 2023. This collaboration between the Soho Sessions and the legendary Stephen Talkhouse promises an unforgettable evening of extraordinary musical talent.

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  • This collaboration between the Soho Sessions and the legendary Stephen Talkhouse promises an unforgettable evening of extraordinary musical talent.
  • Marcus King, a soulful vocalist and an accomplished guitarist, has garnered widespread acclaim for his electrifying performances and insightful songwriting.
  • The Soho Sessions: Hamptons Edition will take place at Stephen Talkhouse, a legendary venue in Amagansett, NY, known for its intimate and electric atmosphere.
  • Don't miss this momentous musical event as the Soho Sessions continues to curate remarkable experiences, ignite artistic passion, and celebrate the magic of music.

TuneCore's Self-Releasing Artists Are Making Noise, $3 Billion Worth

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists, has achieved the milestone of $3 billion earned by artists (since the company was founded in 2006), reinforcing its status as the world's highest paying distribution service for self-releasing artists. TuneCore is wholly owned by Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies.

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  • Self-releasing artists represent the fastest growing segment of the global music market, with all self-releasing artists growing from 1.7% of overall market share in 2015 to 5.3% in 2021 (source: MIDiA Research).
  • The achievement of reaching $3 billion earned by self-releasing artists speaks volumes to the importance of supporting all creators equally.
  • Not all artists aim at becoming superstars, but all top artists need a launchpad to blossom."
  • As a result, artists around the world have opted to embrace careers as self-releasing artists.

David's Bridal to Host Country Music Star Kylie Morgan's 'Songs To Say I Do' Release Party in Nashville

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David's Bridal, the nation's leading bridal and special occasion authority, has teamed up with Kylie Morgan, country music star and artist behind the viral TikTok hit "Bridesmaids" to host an epic release party for her new 5-track project, Songs To Say I Do. As the nation's leading bridal and bridesmaid retailer, it is only fitting that the brand joins forces with the viral country queen to celebrate the collection of songs, each co-written by Kylie and dedicated to those who walked alongside her throughout her love story, including her upcoming walk down the aisle.

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  • David's Bridal also teamed up with Kylie Morgan and her crew to celebrate events surrounding her upcoming wedding.
  • David's Bridal outfitted each of her 11 bridesmaids, mother, and flower girl with their dream dress from the exclusive David's Bridal bridesmaids and occasion assortment.
  • "Kylie's 'Bridesmaids' song is such an amazing anthem for a bride and her tribe," saidKelly Cook, Chief Marketing & IT Officer of David's Bridal.
  • features seven tracks each co-written by Kylie, including her debut single to country radio, "If He Wanted To He Would."

Maurices Launches Limited-Edition T-Shirt Collection with Country Music Superstar and Brand Ambassador Lauren Alaina

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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DULUTH, Minn., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading women's fashion retailer Maurices announced an exclusive t-shirt collection with its first-ever celebrity brand ambassador and multi-Platinum selling country music artist Lauren Alaina, available for purchase starting today, across its stores and online at maurices.com.  

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  • The upcoming collection is the first fashion collaboration for Lauren Alaina, who co-designed the collection, and will feature styles for the upcoming Fall and Holiday seasons.
  • "Lauren has been a great partner and brand ambassador, and we had a lot of fun collaborating on this t-shirt collection," said Laura Sieger, Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Lauren Alaina was announced as the Maurices Brand Ambassador earlier this year for a year-long partnership.
  • This Summer, Lauren Alaina and Maurices also offered every attendee of Nashville, Tennessee's signature country music event a pair of free Maurices jeans.

IMAGINE DRAGONS CELEBRATE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF LANDMARK DEBUT ALBUM WITH 'NIGHT VISIONS (EXPANDED EDITION)' ON SEPTEMBER 9

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commemorating a major milestone, GRAMMY®-winning, multi-Platinum band Imagine Dragons will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut LP with Night Visions (Expanded Edition) (KIDinaKORNER/Interscope/UMe) on September 9, 2022. It notably boasts nine additional studio tracks and two previously unreleased songs recorded contemporaneously entitled "Love of Mine" and "Bubble." The Expanded Edition will be available at all DSPs and in physical formats— 2-LP (which boasts the original cover art plus a 10th-anniversary cover art lithograph), 2-CD, or 2-Cassette. An exclusive limited-edition, canary-yellow 2-LP vinyl of the Expanded Edition will also be available.

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  • "Thunder" achieved a diamond certification, enshrining the quartet as "The First Band/Group in Music History to Achieve FOUR Diamond Singles."
  • Rolling Stone attested, "Imagine Dragons still know how to efficiently stomp stadiums into rubble," and American Songwriter hailed it as "a celebration of life."
  • The 32-track epic album debuted on Friday, July 1st, and marks the boldest artistic statement of the band's career thus far.
  • Executive produced by Rick Rubin, the double album includes hit singles "Enemy," "Bones," and "Sharks" and expands on 2021's Mercury Act 1.

Donner's New Technology and Innovations Give Their Guitars The Most Unique Tones

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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ANAHEIM, Calif., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Donner Music, the global music technology company focusing on developing instruments that overdeliver on tone, value and innovation, wrapped up their first NAMM show and saw a record booth turnout of performers and artists eager to try Donner's new products.  

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  • The NAMM show was back in full force last weekend, and the Donner booth was busy from start to finish.
  • Performers Dr. Funk Rhythm from the Tonight Show Band and Michael O'Neal from Beginner Audiophile rocked the Donner DDS-520 drum set.
  • Paul Riaro, tech editor of Guitar World Magazine shredded on the Donner DST-400, flagship of the Seeker Series electric guitars.
  • "Having owned and played a number of carbon fiber guitars, what I noticed about the tone of yours was an increased bass response.

BLUES ROCK STAR JOE BONAMASSA RAISES OVER $560,000 TO DATE FOLLOWING THIRD ANNUAL STREAM-A-THON EVENT FOR MUSICIANS IN NEED

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation's 3rd annual Stream-A-Thon, hosted by Joe Bonamassa, was a spectacular display of musicianship that helped raise an additional $60,000 for musicians in need and featured nearly 3 hours of music performances from over 25 talented artists including some of Joe's legendary friends and rising stars. Last week, fans from more than 40 countries tuned in to watch the line up which included Dion, Peter Frampton, George Thorogood, Eric Gales, Bill Payne (Little Feat), Tommy Emmanuel, Larry McCray, Joanne Shaw Taylor, and many more.

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  • Through their generosity, we will continue to impact musicians who still need our help and get their careers back on track," said Bonamassa.
  • To date, the Fueling Musicians program has raised over $560,000 for qualifying touring musicians.
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    Blues Rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today.
  • Bonamassa had also appeared on the covers of Guitar World, Guitar Player, Vintage Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, and Classic Rock Magazines.