THE BAND PERRY’S “IF I DIE YOUNG” CERTIFIED QUADRUPLE PLATINUM;

BEST SINGLE SALES OF ANY OTHER COUNTRY ACTS IN THE PAST 18 MONTHS

With Over 4 Million Copies Sold, The Trio’s Breakout Hit Maintains A Long Life

Nashville, TN (March 6, 2012) – On the heels of celebrating a recent two-week #1 with their Gold-certified single, “All Your Life,” and a Platinum debut album, the excitement continues this week for The Band Perry. The RIAA has certified their #1 smash, “If I Die Young” Quadruple Platinum for sales exceeding 4 million. The breakout hit is the only single from a debut album in the last 18 months to achieve this status and has sold more copies than any other Country artist in the same timeframe.

The irony of the title and the song’s enduring success are not lost on the sibling trio. “"We are honored by this acknowledgement and thankful that so many of you have connected with this song," said Kimberly Perry, who was honored as the song's author with the 2011 CMA Award for Song of the Year.

The 2012 ACM Group of the Year nominees will host the upcoming GAC television special, highlighting the 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year contenders. Just last year, The Band Perry was named both the ACM and CMA New Artist of the Year and earned the CMA Single of the Year and the CMT Music Awards’ for Breakthrough Video of the Year. Previously they garnered GRAMMY, TEEN CHOICE, AMA and ACA award nods.

“Each time the bar is set, it seems that The Band Perry surpasses it! Selling over 4 million downloads on just one song is a huge accomplishment. This extremely talented group is remarkable and we’re thrilled to have them as part of the Republic Nashville family,” said Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen.

The Band Perry is currently touring as a special guest on Brad Paisley’s VIRTUAL REALITY WORLD TOUR 2012 as well as headlining their own dates. Their next up-tempo single, "Postcard From Paris," is going for immediate airplay at Country radio.

ABOUT REPUBLIC NASHVILLE: In May 2009 Scott Borchetta, President and CEO of the Big Machine Label Group and Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic, announced the formation of its new label partnership – Republic Nashville. Former Capitol Records Promotion executive Jimmy Harnen serves as President of the label. The imprint is headquartered on Music Row and utilizes the combined resources of Big Machine and Universal Republic Records. The two companies first joined forces in 2007 to propel Country Superstar Taylor Swift. Republic Nashville's artist roster includes Grammy-winning, multi-platinum superstar Martina McBride; Grammy-nominated, Quadruple-Platinum sensations The Band Perry; Platinum Eli Young Band; one-to-watch Sunny Sweeney and newcomer Greg Bates.

“We’re The Band Perry and we play country music!”

www.thebandperry.com

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The Band Perry’s First Grammy Awards Experience

 Marks Yet another Career Milestone for the Young Group

Nashville, TN (Feb. 17, 2012) -- The Band Perry received a flurry of press following their performance with Glen Campbell at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards this past Sunday night but perhaps the real story for them happened off- stage.   It was their very first Grammy nomination and performance. That performance inspired an intersection of two generations, that of Campbell’s and the new fans that The Band Perry is bringing to the country music format.

The group garnered a nomination in the “Best New Artist” category and was asked to join the historic tribute to Campbell, which also included country star Blake Shelton and Campbell himself.  Campbell, who recently revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, just released his final studio album and will also complete his final live tour this year. The performance on the CBS broadcast of the Grammy Awards was also quite possibly the legend’s final television appearance as well.

“We are so honored to have been a part of the tribute to Glen Campbell,” says Kimberly Perry. “It was special in so many ways. Our parents have always been big fans and they introduced us to his music in our early years. Our performance with him was such an amazing crossroads between our parent’s generation and ours. His timeless songs and talent have truly left a legacy that will continue to inspire new artists and new fans alike.”

“Performing in such a historical moment is something that we will remember forever. We grew up listening to songs like “Gentle on My Mind” and then to be able to perform it as a tribute to the man himself was just incredible,” says Reid Perry.

“It was not only special to perform with Glen Campbell but also with his band. We are a family band and his family is also in his band, his children are part of the group. We really felt like everything had come full circle for us. They made us feel so comfortable and part of the family,” comments Neil Perry.

The Band Perry’s appeal far reaches that of the usual country music format. Their roots-inspired contemporary sound has garnered fans from all over the world.  They are bringing a younger demographic to the country music format and they are doing it with pride.

The Band Perry’s current single “All Your Life” tops the country radio charts for a second week in the coveted #1 spot and also recently garnered RIAA GOLD sales status.

“We’re The Band Perry and we play Country Music!”

www.thebandperry.com

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To watch Jason’s very first music video “Simple Life” and add to his 500,000 views and make your own comment,  please click on photo below.

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                  Shelby Kennedy                                        Lynn Gann

WIDE OPEN MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES STAFF ADDITIONS

NASHVILLE (Feb. 2, 2012) -- Derek George, President of Wide Open Music Group, a publishing and artist development company, is pleased to announce the addition of two industry veterans to the staff. Renowned publishing and A&R executive, Shelby Kennedy, joins Wide Open Music Group as Senior Vice President and longtime publishing veteran, Lynn Gann, has been named Vice President/Publishing for the music group.

Steve Williams and George founded Wide Open Music Group with the intent of creating an environment where writers, artists and producers could feel at home fostering creativity on all levels. The company strives in all aspects to step outside the traditional mold and think outside the box by developing new and exciting ways of doing business. In its first year alone, Wide Open Music Group secured cuts by Danny Gokey, Love and Theft, Bryan White, Carolyn Dawn Johnson and more.

For George, an award-winning songwriter and musician in his own right, the addition of Kennedy and Gann to the Wide Open staff is an exciting step forward for the growing company, which opened its doors in March of 2009.

“I’m so happy to have Shelby and Lynn on board! They are the perfect guys to have on our team as we expand our publishing and artist management/development opportunities. I’m really excited about our new direction and Wide Open’s future in the industry,” George states.

Shelby Kennedy brings a distinguished 25-year background in songwriting, publishing and production to the Wide Open team. Hailing from a musical family that includes his father, legendary guitarist and record executive, Jerry Kennedy, and his brothers, songwriters Gordon and Bryan, Shelby has spent the past two and a half decades working with songs as a writer, plugger, A&R man and publishing executive for companies such as ASCAP, BMI and Lyric Street Records. He comes to Wide Open from his previous post at Cherry Heart Music as Sr. Vice President/COO, where he established three divisions in artist management, music asset management and entertainment marketing, in addition to the already existing music publishing division.

“I am looking forward to creating opportunities in this new frontier of our industry, where doing business as usual is expanded to the unusual,” says Kennedy. “I am proud to be on a team that can live up to its name…Wide Open."

Lynn Gann also brings nearly a quarter of a century of experience in the publishing world to his new post as Vice President of the company’s publishing division. Beginning his career at Tom Collins Music, he later worked at MCA Music Publishing and Zomba Enterprises before joining Full Circle Music Publishing as Vice President/Partner in 2003. During his eight-year stint at Full Circle, he was responsible for hits such as Kenny Chesney’s “Boys of Fall,” Brad Paisley’s “When I Get Where I’m Going” and the recent hit “Old Alabama.”

“I am excited to be working with such a talented and forward-thinking group of writers, artists and executives,” says Gann about joining the Wide Open team.

Wide Open Music Group is located at 54 Music Square East, STE 390, Nashville, TN.

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Award-Winning Producer Michael Knox Garners ACM Nominations

Nashville, TN – (Jan. 27, 2012) – Award-winning producer Michael Knox received THREE ACM Award nominations this week for his work with Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson.

Album on the Year – MY KINDA PARTY – Jason Aldean (Broken Bow Records) Produced by: Michael Knox

Single Record of the Year – “Don’t You Wanna Stay” – Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records) Produced by:  Michael Knox

Vocal Event of the Year – “Don’t You Wanna Stay” – Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records) Produced by:  Michael Knox

Knox recently topped Billboard’s list of Top Music Producers for 2011 in the #2 spot, up from #3 last year.  He is also no stranger to the award stage, with a CMA Award for Album of The Year - Jason Aldean’s MY KINDA PARTY and he is also associated with FOUR Grammy- nominated projects, including Country Album of the Year, Jason Aldean- MY KINDA PARTY.

Knox is most noted for his production work with country superstar Jason Aldean but he has many production credits to his name including Trace Adkins, Kelly Clarkson (collaboration on “Don’t You Wanna Stay”), Bush Hawg, Ludacris (collaboration on “Dirt Road Anthem”), Montgomery Gentry, Randy Owen, Rachel Farley, Josh Thompson, Frankie Ballard, Hank Williams Jr., Brother Trouble and Chuck Wicks, among others. He has produced eight number one career singles for Jason Aldean so far, including "Big Green Tractor," "She's Country," “Dirt Road Anthem," "Don't You Wanna Stay" and the recent Mediabase #1 hit "Tattoos on this Town".

In addition to his production work, Knox also manages Sony/RCA recording artists Bush Hawg and Average Joe's Entertainment recording artist Rachel Farley. He also serves as Senior Creative Director for peermusic Group in Nashville.

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ACCLAIMED SONGWRITER NEIL THRASHER JOINS peermusic WRITER’S ROSTER

NASHVILLE –(Jan. 10, 2012) -- peermusic is proud to announce the signing of award-winning singer/songwriter Neil Thrasher to their roster as a staff writer. Thrasher, the 2004 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year, has penned numerous hit singles throughout the past two decades, including “There Goes My Life” and “I Lost It,” for Kenny Chesney, the chart-toppers “Fast Cars and Freedom’ and “Take Me There” for Rascal Flatts, and “What Do You Say” for Reba McEntire, and most recently Jason Aldean's "Tattoos On This Town" which was a #1 song and Rascal Flatts first single of 2012 called "Banjo."

“When Michael Knox joined the company he and I developed a game plan as to how we would move forward.  As was the case with Vicky McGehee, Neil was at the top of our list of writers we wanted to work with.  Neil rounds out that core, and comes to us with not only talent and respect, but a lot of energy.  It’s a great way to start the year,” says Kevin Lamb- Vice President/ peermusic Nashville.

“I am very excited to finally be working with Neil.  We’ve known each other for over 10 years and I’ve always been a huge fan.  There’s nothing better than working with someone you respect so much and on top of that, be able to call them a friend,” comments Michael Knox- Producer/Creative Director/ peermusic Nashville.

A Birmingham native, Thrasher grew up surrounded by music. His father was a member of the gospel group the Thrasher Brothers, (who were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 2005,) and he soon followed in his father’s footsteps, moving to Nashville and pursuing his own music career. In 1996 he signed to Atlantic Records as part of the duo Thrasher Shiver and began landing cuts for other artists like Diamond Rio and Billy Ray Cyrus that same year.

Over the past decade Thrasher has penned hits for Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Montgomery Gentry, Carrie Underwood and Trace Adkins, among others. He won the Gospel Music Association Country Song of the Year Award in 2010 for his song “Somebody Like Me,” which was recorded by Christian artist Jason Crabb.

"I am very excited about my new partnership with peermusic. Everyone has made me feel at home and I'm looking forward to our future together," says Thrasher.

Founded by Ralph S. Peer in 1928, peermusic is the world’s largest global independent publishing company which operates 35 offices in 28 countries.  With well over a quarter of a million titles in the company’s catalogue, and songs that vary from country, blues, jazz and pop to Latin, concert  and rock ‘n’ roll, peermusic is the largest privately owned company of its kind in the world.

www.peermusic.com

Casey Donahew Band Packs Billy Bob’s Texas Again…

NASHVILLE (Jan. 24, 2012) - Casey Donahew and his band threw a Texas-sized party Friday night in Fort Worth for radio and media friends before his show for an eager hometown crowd at Billy Bob's Texas. Industry members met and mingled with the band over some delicious Cooper's barbeque before they took the stage in front of 5,000 screaming fans on hand to catch Donahew's electrifying show.

The packed house stayed on their feet throughout much of Donahew's nearly two-hour concert, which included hits like "Movin' On," and his latest single, "Double Wide Dream," which is currently at # 1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report. The video for the tune debuted on CMT’s homepage in “Today’s Top Video” in the Top Five spot and has camped out there for quite some time.

Following the show, Casey and the band signed autographs for over an hour for the fans who are becoming a growing legion all over the Lone Star state and beyond.

Among those in the crowd enjoying the wild musical ride were Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lackey, a Texas native who has become a friend of Casey's and is a big fan of the band's music. The Casey Donahew Band continues to burn up the road this month, with upcoming dates in:

Friday Jan. 27th - Gruene Hall- New Braunfels, TX

Feb. 4th - JC Cowboys – Weatherford, OK

Feb. 9th - Graham Central Station – Albuquerque, NM

Feb. 10th - Denim and Diamonds – Mesa, AZ

Feb. 11th - Whiskey Dick’s – El Paso,TX

For more dates and information on Casey Donahew Band check out www.caseydonahewband.com.