MusicRow Magazine: Banner Music Signs Jerry Salley

Jessica Nicholson • February 26, 2016 • 

 

From Left to Right: James Robert Webb, Camilla Kleindienst, Jerry Salley and Daniel Kleindienst. Photo: Bev Moser/Moments By Moser

Banner Music has signed singer/songwriter Jerry Salley to its creative family.
“We are thrilled to have veteran songwriter Jerry Salley on staff at Banner Music. His career accomplishments speak to his hard work and dedication to this industry and we look forward to his continued success as part of our company,” said co-owner Camilla Kleindienst.
Salley, who co-wrote “Outlaw State of Mind” on Chris Stapleton’s Grammy-winning country album, Traveller, has penned over 400 cuts in country, bluegrass and gospel genres. His extensive talent has garnered him recordings by multiple artists such as Sir Elton John (“Where We Both Say Goodbye”—a duet with Australian artist Catherine Britt), Reba McEntire (“I’m Gonna Take That Mountain” and “Close To Crazy”), and includes the Dove Awards’ 1990 Inspirational Song of the Year, “His Strength is Perfect”, co-written with and recorded by Steven Curtis Chapman and now found in church hymnals.
“I am happy to join the creative minds here [at Banner Music] whose heart and family atmosphere mirror the passion of their work,” said Salley.
Salley, SESAC’s Country Songwriter of the Year in 2003, was also nominated in 2014 by the International Bluegrass Music Association for Songwriter of the Year.  His winning streak continued this year with his three tracks on the SteelDriver’s Grammy Award-winning bluegrass album,The Muscle Shoals Recordings.
In October of 2015, Salley released the bluegrass/gospel project Gospel From My Grassroots that includes guest vocals from Steven Curtis Chapman to Salley’s daughter, Maggie, with contributing harmonies.

MUSICROW Magazine: In Photos: ‘MusicRow’ CountryBreakout Awards

Eric T. Parker • February 9, 2016 • 

 

MusicRow held its 14th Annual Meet & Greet and CountryBreakout Awards on Feb. 8 at Margaritaville in downtown Nashville. See a candid selection of moments from the show below.
Read Bobby Karl’s full recap of the 2016 event, or see a full list of winners here.
Photos: Bev Moser/Moments By Moser

CountryBreakout Breakout Artist and Female Artist of the Year also accepts a Challenge Coin for writing and performing her latest chart-topping hit, “Dibs.” Pictured (L-R): Kelsea Ballerini, MusicRow‘s Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson.

Florida Georgia Line accepts MusicRow No. 1 Challenge Coins for five chart-toppers on the CountryBreakout chart. Pictured (L-R): MusicRow‘s GM Craig Shelburne; Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley; MusicRow‘s Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson.

CountryBreakout Artist of the Year Erica Nicole performs with band, including producer Kent Wells on guitar

MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson welcoming a record crowd and unveiling the magazine’s 2016 CountryBreakout Awards print issue, available now.

Songwriter of the Year [tie] recipients enjoy each other’s acceptance speeches. Pictured (L-R): Combustion-Warner/Chappell songwriter Ashley Gorley with SMACK Songs partners/writers Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne

LOCASH accepts No. 1 Challenge Coins for writing and performing the final No. 1 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart of 2015, “I Love This Life” (Dec. 17, 2015). Pictured (L-R) MusicRow GM Craig Shelburne; LOCASH’s Chris Lucas, Preston Brust; MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson.

Label of the Year, Capitol Records Nashville accepts honors. Pictured (L-R): MusicRow GM Craig Shelburne; Capitol Nashville VP Promotion Shane Allen; UMG Nashville VP, Promotion David Friedman; Capitol Nashville Midwest Regional Promotion Director Brent Jones; Capitol Nashville Southwest Regional Promotion Director Jeremy Guenther; Capitol Nashville West Regional Promotion Director Paige Elliott; Capitol Nashville Promotion Coordinator Ashley Laws; MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson.

Tyler Hubbard (L) and Brian Kelley of Republic Nashville’s Florida Georgia Line thank the audience as they accept a slew of No. 1 Challenge Coins and their second plaque for Group/Duo of the Year.

LOCASH wrap up the afternoon with a performance of “I Love This Life” and more songs at the MusicRow CountryBreakout Awards.