Sammy Hagar: Living the Dream

MUSIC BIZ
SESAC hosted its annual songwriting workshop, in association with Fairwood Music
Publishing. The camp took place at Tileyard Studios in London, the World’s largest community
of independent artists and businesses, and hosted an array of established and up
and coming talent. Songwriters and producers who participated in the camp include: Erika
Ender, writer behind the mega-hit “Despacito,” with more than 3 billion Spotify streams;
Cam Blackwood, writer/producer - George Ezra, Tom Walker, Jack Savoretti, and nominated
for Producer of the Year at the MPG Annual 2020 and 2021 awards; Jules Jackson,
writer - Mercury Prize nominee, 3 top 30 albums (one top ten), toured with George Ezra,
Pixies, The Maccabees and just announced support on the forthcoming Glass Animals
tour; Jim Irwin, writer - Brighton based topliner best known for his extensive work with
Nothing But Thieves (Radio 1’s Hottest Record of the Year 2023 Welcome to the DCC;
Impossible, Sorry, Trip Switch, Graveyard Whistling and many others) as well as Lana
Del Rey, Yungblud and Lissie; Samuel Jackson, producer - had songs on 2 US Billboard
No.1 albums including Kanye’s Donda and Pop Smoke album. Front L-R: Jim Irvin, Erika
Ender, Cam Blackwood, Juliette Jackson, Will Vaughan, John Sweeney, Karl Ziegler Back
L-R: Kye Sones, Joshua Keogh, Josh Noble, Megan Lewis
GRAMMY® nominated, CMA Award-winner, and soon-to-be
newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, T. Graham Brown, is
excited to announce a brand new studio album titled ‘From
Memphis to Muscle Shoals,’ which is set to drop on Friday, August
2nd via Warner Music Group-ADA. The album is available
for pre-order now and is packed with legendary collaborations,
including Bettye LaVette, Sam Moore, Delbert McClinton, Dwight
Yoakam, Eddie Floyd, Little Anthony, Randy Houser, Sammy
Hagar, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna, and Zach Williams. The first
single off the new album, “The Dark End of the Street,” featuring
Country Music Hall of Famer and GRAMMY® Award-winning
artist Tanya Tucker, was exclusively premiered by Whiskey Riff
and is available now. “I had the idea to do a soul tribute album
for probably the last twenty years,” shares Brown. “When the
opportunity came up, we jumped on it. We went down to Muscle
Shoals, the heartbeat of soul music.
The Georgia Thunderbolts have announced their highly-anticipated sophomore album,
‘Rise Above It All,’ set for release on August 23rd via Mascot Records. Featuring the
quintet’s signature blend of Southern rock, blues, and heartfelt Americana, the 13-track
album showcases the band’s ability to navigate a vast array of musical terrains, while
also capturing the profound emotional and artistic growth fostered by their years on
the road. “When you cut back on being a tough guy, more emotions can come through,
and you hear that on this record,” says TJ Lyle, lead vocals, harmonica, and keyboards.
“This album travels all musical genres,” he adds.
RECORDS Nashville’s Alli Walker, a rising star in country music,
has taken another significant step in her career as her manager,
Brad Turcotte, signs with Vector Management. “Signing with
Vector Management is an incredible milestone for my career,”
shares Alli. “I’m thrilled to join their esteemed roster and work
alongside Brad and the entire team. This partnership marks
an exciting new chapter, and I’m looking forward to what lies
ahead.” Photo ID: (L-R): Vector Management’s Brad Turcotte,
Alli Walker, Jason Murray (President, Vector Management)