Curb Records’ Response to 9/25/12 Ruling by the Court of Appeals in Tim McGraw Litigation
By My Country SpaceThe only legal effect of the ruling by the Court of Appeals yesterday was to affirm the trial court’s earlier decision that one of the remedies requested by Curb Records against Mr. McGraw, injunctive relief (i.e., a ruling by the court preventing Mr. McGraw from recording elsewhere until he had fully performed under his recording agreement with Curb Records), was not appropriate under the particular facts and circumstances of this case. We respectfully disagree with today’s ruling by the Court of Appeals on that issue, and we intend to continue to pursue this issue, including through the further appeals process as appropriate, in light of the significance of the underlying principles involved.
Those principles include our belief that contracts must be enforced as written, and in particular that exclusive personal services agreements with individuals, such as Mr. McGraw, who possess unique and extraordinary talent, must be subject to enforcement by injunctive relief. This is particularly true in the music industry, where companies invest millions of dollars based on the enforceability of such exclusivity provisions. As such, the principles involved are material not just to Curb Records, but to the viability of the music industry in Tennessee as a whole, as well as all other industries that contract with such unique and extraordinary talents.
McGraw Serves Up Billions..New Single "Right Back Atcha Babe" Continues Blockbuster 2012
By My Country Space
Sound Impressions Top 97 Billion Mark In Amazing
Career Track With Radio & Retail
New Single “Right Back Atcha Babe” Continues
Blockbuster 2012
(Nashville,
Tennessee) –June 19, 2012 –Tim McGraw’s strong career history of
connectivity with country radio continues on an amazing course of
record breaking stats with the announcement today from Curb
Records that his debut single Better Than I Used
To Be from McGraw’s latest studio
album Emotional Traffic has
just been certified gold by RIAA.
Gold certification of the latest single follows McGraw’s most
recent previous gold tracking earlier this year
with Felt Good On My Lips, which
topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs charts for three weeks and
set a new industry record. With a cumulative of 69 weeks at #1
over the course of 32 chart topping single
releases, Felt Good On My
Lips found McGraw garnering the record as the
artist with the most weeks at #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart
since the chart was established on the Nielsen BDS system in
January of 1990.
Latest numbers reflecting spins of Better Than I
Used to Be elevate McGraw’s cumulative
industry stats to yet another new milestone of eye popping
dimensions.
Billboard: 13.8 million spins
reaching an audience of 97.8 billion
MediaBase: 10.2 million spins
The January 2012 release of Emotional
Traffic served as a fresh reminder of the
undiminished strength of McGraw’s brand with an ever increasing
fan base—a fact reflected from tracking on his 1994 breakout with
initial #1 single Don’t Take
The Girl—to Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems
2010 proclamation of Tim McGraw as “Artist of the Decade”
(2000-2010).
On the heels of RIAA certification of the latest McGraw single,
Curb is releasing a follow-up single offering from Emotional
Traffic. The new release, Right Back
Atcha Babe will
be the focus of a major promotional campaign by the label
targeted to keep McGraw’s radio presence red hot on summertime
programming lists.
With a remarkable career dynasty approaching three dozen #1
singles and 45 million units of music sold, 2012 is proving to be
a blockbuster year for McGraw. Emotional
Traffic became McGraw’s
13th consecutive album package to be elevated to
the top of the charts in its first week of
release. Better Than I Used To
Be continues the now three decade long history
of #1 singles on Billboard charts—34 and counting.
McGraw has to date won multiple Grammy® Awards, 14 Academy of
Country Music Awards, 11 CMA Awards, 10 American Music Awards, a
trio of People’s Choice Awards and numerous other industry awards
and accolades to varied to mention.
Destined to be one of biggest concert tour events of 2012, fans
across the nation are aggressively snapping up tickets for
the Brothers Of The Sun
Tour that headlines McGraw and fellow
superstar Kenny Chesney over 19 major market venues. Still ahead
on the road, concerts in Nashville (6/23), Charlotte (6/24),
Pittsburgh (6/30), Cincinnati (7/01), Chicago (7/07), Minneapolis
(7/08), Anaheim (7/14), Oakland (7/15), Denver (7/21);
Indianapolis, (7/28), Cleveland (7/29), New Orleans (8/03),
Houston (8/04), East Rutherford, NJ (8/11), Landover, MD (8/12),
Detroit (8/18), Foxborough, MA (8/24 & 25).
TIM MCGRAW, ZAC BROWN BAND AND KID ROCK SET FOR BAMAJAM 2012 JUNE 14–16
By My Country Space
Festival Spokesman Darryl Worley to Host and Kick-off Festival
Tickets Go on Sale Friday, March 2, 2012
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Country superstar and actor Tim McGraw will close out the first day ofBamaJam 2012 on June 14. McGraw’s most recent studio album,Emotional Traffic, was released on January 24 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The first single, “Felt Good on My Lips,” hit #1 and remained there for three consecutive weeks. His recent single, “Better than I Used to Be,” is currently at #20 on the Billboard Country chart and climbing. McGraw’s accolades include three GRAMMY© awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), 11 Country Music Association Awards (CMA) and three People’s Choice Awards. He has starred in such blockbuster movies as “Blind Side,” “Country Strong” and “Friday Night Lights.”
The Atlanta-based, award-winning group Zac Brown Band will take the stage to headline Friday’s BamaJam2012 performances. Exploding onto the country music scene in 2008 with the release of their double-platinum project The Foundation, Zac Brown Band has since become one of the most-sought-after groups on the touring market. The CD was the first major-label debut album in 18 years to spawn five #1 singles including “Chicken Fried” and “Free.” The band recently earned four GRAMMY© nominations including "Best Country Album" for their sophomore release, You Get What You Give, and five CMA award nominations including "Entertainer of the Year." Previous awards include the 2010 GRAMMY© award for "Best New Artist," 2010 CMA award for "New Artist of the Year," 2009ACM win for "Top New Vocal Group" and the 2009 "USA WeekendBreakthrough Video of the Year" award from CMT for their video"Chicken Fried."
Kid Rock, the adopted “Son of the South,” is set to close out the final day of performances at BamaJam 2012. Racking up sales of almost 25 million units from eight studio albums since 1998, Rock is one of the biggest concert draws in the touring industry. Released in 2007,Rock ‘N Roll Jesus was the biggest-selling rock album of 2008 and not only debuted at #1 but stayed on the charts for 100 weeks. In November 2010, Atlantic Records released the platinum-selling Born Free, which was inspired by events taking place in Rock’s hometown of Detroit, Mich. A five-time GRAMMY© nominee, Kid Rock has received numerous awards including American Music Awards,Billboard Music Awards, CMT Music Awards (which he also hosted in 2010 and 2011) and People’s Choice Awards, among others.
“I’m looking forward to coming to ‘Sweet Home’ and playing with my friends, Zac Brown Band and Tim McGraw,” said Rock. “Turn it up! We’re gonna’ set this place on fire!!”
Darryl Worley will perform and host the opening night of BamaJam 2012. Worley has hit the country charts more than 20 times over the past decade. His chart-toppers include “I Miss My Friend,” “Awful, Beautiful Life” and the iconic “Have You Forgotten.” Darryl’s latest album, One Time Around, will be released in June 2012, and the first single, “You Still Got It,” will begin hitting radio March 19, 2012.
BamaJam 2012 Executive Producer, Rendy Lovelady preparing for the festival says, “This is going to be the biggest festival ever! BamaJam 2012 is expected to bring in fans to the Enterprise, Ala., community from almost every state across the nation and deliver them an uncompromised musical experience.” BamaJam 2012 is a production of Bama Jam Entertainment, LLC.
For more information about BamaJam 2012 artists, tickets, camping, directions, parking and vendors, please visit www.bamajam2012.com.
“EMOTIONAL” MOMENT AS McGRAW’S LATEST ALBUM DEBUTS AT #1 ON BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHART
By My Country Space
(Nashville,
Tennessee) -- February 1, 2012 – Emotional
Traffic, Tim McGraw’s much anticipated studio album
debuts this week on Billboard’s Country Album chart at #1.
In hitting the top spot, Emotional
Traffic carves a notch as McGraw’s
13th album package from Curb Records to top the charts at #1 in its
first week of release. The new McGraw offering posted sales of over
67,000 units to best all competition in the brief span since its
January 24 release date. The critically acclaimed album also
landed at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
The latest McGraw release is also home to his current hit
single, Better Than I
Used To Be, which is
currently #22 and on the rise on
the Billboard Country Singles chart.His previous #1 single,
Felt Good On My Lips, also
included on the new package was certified digital gold just days
prior to Emotional
Traffichitting the streets.
McGraw’s longtime producer, Byron Gallimore spoke recently to
Associated Press entertainment writer Chris Talbott about the new
release, noting: “We’re certainly happy with it and feel
like it’s one of our best. We’ve got a great batch of songs on
here, and I’m just excited that
it’s getting out there…I feel very strongly about this
record.”
With a remarkable dynasty of 32 #1 singles and 44 million units
of music sold, Emotional
Trafficlaunches 2012 as a good year for McGraw’s
legions of fans.
About Tim McGraw:
The release of Emotional
Traffic is a fresh reminder of the
unparalleled superstar presence Tim McGraw has carved in the
music industry since the 1994 impact of his first #1
single Don’t
Take The Girl skyrocketed him to national
visibility and instant stardom. His most recent hit
single, Felt
Good On My Lips continues the now three
decade history of #1’s on Billboard charts. With over 9
million spins logged at radio, McGraw was deemed the “Artist of
The Decade (2000-2010) by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems.
He was won multiple Grammy® Awards, 14 Academy of Country
Music Awards, 11 CMA Awards, 10 American Music Awards, a trio of
People’s Choice Awards and numerous other industry awards and
accolades to varied to mention. His creativity has branched from
music to acting—having starring roles in such films as the Oscar
nominated blockbuster, The Blind
Side (2009)
and a breakthrough to major film in the 2004 release of the
critically acclaimed Friday
Night Lights.
McGRAW STRIKES GOLD ON EVE OF NEWEST ALBUM RELEASE EMOTIONAL TRAFFIC WITH CERTIFICATION OF LATEST #1 SINGLE
By My Country Space
McGRAW STRIKES GOLD ON EVE OF
NEWEST ALBUM RELEASE EMOTIONAL TRAFFIC
WITH CERTIFICATION OF LATEST #1 SINGLE
(Nashville,
Tennessee) -- January 23, 2012
–Tim
McGrawadds
yet another awards plaque to his extensive trophy wall with the
announcement that his most recent #1 single Felt
Good On My
Lips has
struck digital download gold on the sales front.
The good news comes on the countdown to McGraw’s much anticipated new studio album, Emotional Traffic, being released by Curb Records tomorrow. Felt Good On My Lipsis included in the new package.
The song reached #1 for McGraw on the country charts in January 2011 and stayed at the pinnacle for three consecutive weeks. It also scored well on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. A collaborative creative effort from songwriters Brett Beavers, Jim Beavers and Brett and Brad Warren, Felt Good On My Lips was produced by Tim McGraw and Byron Gallimore.
The good news of new gold for McGraw highlights a major January return to high visibility in the marketplace. The January 24th release of Emotional Traffic has been preceded on the Curb release schedule by four digital single releases from the new package by the label.
The release of Emotional Traffic also serves as a fresh reminder of the strength of the unique superstar presence McGraw has carved in the industry since his 1994 breakout with the #1 singleDon’t Take The Girl.—a presence that was reflected in Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems 2010 proclamation of Tim McGraw as “Artist of the Decade” (2000-2010).
On the heels of the release of Emotional
Traffic, McGraw’s legions of fans hoping to catch
their favorite artist in concert will potentially be striking more
gold this summer. In June, McGraw will join Kenny Chesney on the
“Brothers of the Sun Tour.” The coast-to-coast large arena
concert schedule will hit more than 20 major market venues between
June and August. Markets already confirmed include Tampa, Atlanta,
Dallas, Philadelphia, Nashville, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Chicago,
Denver, Detroit, Anaheim, and Washington, DC.
Get Emotional
Traffic on iTunes
CURB RECORDS TEAMS WITH NPR ON PROMOTION OF NEW TIM McGRAW ALBUM
By My Country Space
NEW TIM McGRAW SONG AVAILABLE TOMORROW
IN ADVANCE OF NEW “EMOTIONAL TRAFFIC” ALBUM
(Nashville,
Tennessee) -- January 16, 2011 -- In advance of next week’s
January 24th release to retail of Tim
McGraw’s latest studio album, Emotional
Traffic, Curb Records and NPR have teamed up to
promote Tim’s album as part of the “First Listen Series”
offering NPR.org, NPR member stations,
and NPR mobile applications a stream of the entire album starting
January 16th through January
24th. The “First Listen Series” is
promoted in a number of outlets, including prominent homepage
placement on NPR.org andNPR.org/music, with additional
messaging on all social platforms.
In addition, Curb Records is announcing the fourth digital single, Halo, from the album now being made available as aniTunes exclusive.
Halo will be available for single download on January 17th – marking the fourth new song from the album being released. The One That Got Away was released last week in digital format from the new Emotional Traffic project.
His first full-on studio album since 2009, the new McGraw offering is expected to have a strong opening week showing at retail. The 12 song collection features both McGraw’s latest #1 single,Felt Good On My Lips, and his current chart climber, Better Than I Used To Be. The re-teaming in studio with long time producer Byron Gallimore is a fresh reminder of Tim McGraw’s remarkable creative endurance as a major voice in country music over the past three decades. To date, he has sold more than 44 million units of music, compiling 32 #1 singles and 60 plus major career industry awards that include multiple Grammy, CMA, ACM and People’s Choice Award wins.
2012 will be a good year for Tim McGraw fans hoping to catch their favorite artist in concert. In June, McGraw will join Kenny Chesney on the Brothers of the Sun tour. The large stadium schedule will hit more than 20 major market venues between June and August. Markets already confirmed include Tampa, Atlanta, Dallas, Philadelphia, Nashville, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Anaheim, and Washington, DC.
TIM MCGRAW BRINGS THE FIRST SHOW ME MUSIC FEST TO A CLOSE AND THE AUDIENCE TO THEIR FEET!
By My Country Space
Springfield, MO – Sunday night marked the end of the
first annual Show Me Music and Arts Festival, bringing to a
close three full days of entertainment from top musical acts
including Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Train, OneRepublic, REO
Speedwagon, Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, and many
more.
With 10 months of preparation, 11 days of on-site
construction, and over 165 staff working around the clock, Show
Me Music Fest was the first event of its kind in the area, and
judging by the reaction of the three-day aggregate attendance
of 34,000 fans who traveled to the 350 acre Springfield
Underground site, the festival was a great
success! Sunday drew the
largest attendance, featuring rock
band OneRepublic and international
country superstar Tim McGraw,
who both kept the crowd on its feet through the very
end.
"As a first year festival, we couldn't be happier with the
support we've received from the city of Springfield and the
surrounding areas," expressed Show Me Music Fest managing partner
Rex Winslow. "We were so thrilled with the talent that
participated, and the fan response was overwhelming. Thank you to
everyone who helped make this a huge success!"
Additional entertainment throughout the festival included
nationalHBO and Comedy Central comedians at the Comedy
Stage, regional and national musical acts at the Saloon Stage,
and Celebrity Food
Network chefs in the Chef Pavilion
including ‘Dinner: Impossible’ star
Robert Irvine who captivated the crowd with his direct and
charming personality.
Several fundraising efforts to benefit the community of Joplin,
MO took place over the weekend as well, including silent and live
auctions featuring numerous donations from all around the
nation with items from the historic Ryman Auditorium, Little
Big Town, Gloriana, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, George Jones, and
many more. The live auction also included three items, a pair of
boots, a guitar, and a hat, all signed by every artist who
performed at the Show Me Music and Arts Festival.
Show Me Music and Arts Festival was produced by Conway
Entertainment Group out of Nashville, TN and its concert
production company CEG LIVE. "This event has great
potential," states Conway Entertainment Group owner Tony Conway,
" I foresee it growing into one of the finest music &
camping festivals in the country."
With top musical acts, entertainment, vendors, charity auctions,
camping and more, the Show Me Music and Arts Festival had it
all, proving that Show Me Music Fest was THE
place to be this past weekend!
SHOW ME MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL TO FEATURE CELEBRITY CHEFS, COMEDIANS, AND MORE!
By My Country SpaceIn one month,
some of today’s top musicians including Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins,
One Republic, Little Big Town, Train, Big & Rich, and more will
come to town for the first-ever Show Me Music and Arts Festival in
Springfield, MO June 17-19. In addition to the top musical
talent, the festival will also feature celebrity chefs, national
comedians, a Kid Zone, over 30 arts and crafts exhibitors, and
more, proving that there is something for everyone at the
first-ever Show Me Music and Arts Festival!The Celebrity Chef Pavilion Stage will feature three Food Network stars, Chefs Robert Irvine, Ellie Krieger, and Aaron McCargo. Kicking things off at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 17th will be Chef McCargo, the 2008 winner of the Food Network hit show “Next Food Network Star” and host of Food Network's “Big Daddy’s House”. Stepping into the “kitchen" after Chef McCargo will be Chef Krieger, host of the Food Network series “Healthy Appetite”. Rounding out the celebrity chefs will be Chef Irvine, host of three Food Network series’ “Dinner: Impossible”, “Worst Cooks in America”, and “Restaurant: Impossible”. All three chefs will appear multiple times throughout the festival, please visit www.showmemusicfest.com for a complete schedule of the Celebrity Chef Pavilion Stage.
Over in the Show-Me Comedy Tent Stage, six nationally recognized comedians will be ready to provide some comic relief for festival attendees. Taking the mic first will be actor and comedian Jamie Kaler, best known for his role as “Mike Callahan” on the critically acclaimed TBS series My Boys. Also appearing in the Show-Me Comedy Tent Stage are top comedians Jimmy Shubert, Patti Vasquez, John Caponera, Steve Rannazzisi – star of the hit FX series The League, and Jon Reep – Season 5 winner of the NBC series Last Comic Standing. For a full schedule of the Show-Me Comedy Tent Stage, please visitwww.showmemusicfest.com.
Additional attractions at the festival include the Show-Me Saloon Stage, a Kid Zone which includes a Ferris Wheel, games, and entertainment, the Show-Me Arts and Crafts area featuring over 30 exhibitors, and many food and drink vendors featuring festival fare from all over the world.
For a full weekend of amazing music, attractions, and entertainment, weekend passes are available at the great price of only $139! For those wishing for a VIP experience, VIP packages are also available for purchase and include VIP parking, VIP seating with air conditioning, a private bar area, snacks, games, and VIP restrooms.
For fans that may not be able to stay the entire weekend but don’t want to miss their favorite artists, individual day-passes are available for purchase at the following May special pricing: Friday - $39, Saturday - $59, Sunday - $65.
Show Me Music and Arts festival also has multiple camping options available starting at the low price of $70 for those wanting to stay on-site for the full festival experience. To reserve your camping spot today, or for additional information, please visit www.showmemusicfest.com.
For additional information or to purchase your tickets today please visit www.showmemusicfest.com.
TIM MCGRAW, TRACE ADKINS, TRAIN, ONE REPUBLIC, AND MORE HEAD TO MISSOURI JUNE 17-19 FOR THE FIRST EVER SHOW ME MUSIC & ARTS FEST
By My Country SpaceOnly 5 days left to purchase a full weekend pass at the great price of only $139!
Springfield, MO – On June 17-19, Springfield, Missouri will
welcome the first ever Show Me Music and Arts Festival, which
will bring three full days of hot musical acts including Tim
McGraw, Trace Adkins, One Republic,
Little Big Town, Train, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Sawyer
Brown, REO Speedwagon, Gloriana, Kellie Pickler and many
more.
Friday June 17th marks the kick-off of the festival, with
entertainment beginning at 1:30pm and wrapping up with ACM Award
winner and Grand Ole Opry member Trace Adkins.
Friday’s line-up also includes Gloriana, REO Speedwagon,
Love & Theft, Matt Kennon and Bushhawg, bringing non-stop
entertainment to jump-start the music-filled weekend. Taking the
stage Saturday will be pop/rock group Train, the Nitty Gritty
Dirt Band, Sawyer Brown, The McClyments, Brennin and Jessie
James. Also joining the party on Saturday night is country
music’s dynamic duo Big & Rich who, along with Gretchen
Wilson, will bring their “Xtreme Muzik” tour to the stage. On
Sunday, Show Me Music Fest keeps the impressive line-up going
until the very end as some of today’s hottest acts take the
stage, including One Republic, Little Big Town, Kellie Pickler,
Joe Nichols, and Steve Holy. Closing out the night is country
mega-star Tim McGraw. With 10 studio albums garnering over 31
number one singles, 14 ACM Awards, 11 CMA Awards, and 10 AMA
Awards, McGraw is the perfect entertainer to bring the festival
to a close.
For a full weekend of amazing music and entertainment, weekend
passes are available at the great price of only $139
- price good until May
14th, and for those wishing for a VIP
experience, VIP packages are also available for purchase and
include VIP parking, VIP seating with air conditioning, a private
bar area, snacks, games, and VIP restrooms.
For fans that may not be able to stay the entire weekend but
don’t want to miss their favorite artists, individual day-passes
are available for purchase at the following May special pricing:
Friday - $39, Saturday - $59, Sunday - $65.
Show Me Music and Arts festival also has multiple camping options
available starting at the low price of $70 for those wanting to
stay on-site for the full festival experience. To reserve
your camping spot today, or for additional information, please
visit www.showmemusicfest.com.
For additional information or to purchase your tickets today
please visit www.showmemusicfest.com.
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