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Black River Music Group started in early 2007 by [[Nashville]] session player, Jimmy Nichols, Tonya Cochran Ginnetti, and Terry and Kim Pegula. Black River’s first signing was former [[RCA]] recording artist, Jeff Bates, who previously reached ''[[Billboard]]'s'' top 40 status with three of his songs, “[[The Love Song]],” “I Wanna Make You Cry,” and “Long Slow Kisses.” Shortly after Bates’ signed with Black River, label president, Jimmy Nichols (along with Kenny Beard and Mickey Jack Cones) produced Jeff Bates’ self-titled album that was released in April 2008. During preparation for Bates’ release, Black River began their search for their next potential artist. Singer/songwriter, Sarah Darling, was discovered via her MySpace music page. Sarah previously made her name known to the public when she was a finalist on [[E! Entertainment Television]]'s reality show “[[The Entertainer]],” hosted by the legendary, [[Wayne Newton]]. The label signed Sarah and moved into the studio in the summer of 2008 to record her debut album, Every Monday Morning (released on July 28th, 2009). Her single, “Jack of Hearts” successfully made its debut on [[CMT]]'s top 20 countdown. After much success with two artists, they signed their third, Emma Jacob, in February of 2009. Jimmy produced her album, along with her manager, Lex Lipsitz, who also manages [[Kate and Kacey]]. Emma’s single, “Julianna,” has been an inspiration to teenage girls all across America. Black River does the majority of their recording in the historic studio, "Ronnie's Place," which is located in their building in Nashville. It was previously owned by country music legend, [[Ronnie Milsap]]. |
Black River Music Group started in early 2007 by [[Nashville]] session player, Jimmy Nichols, Tonya Cochran Ginnetti, and Terry and Kim Pegula. Black River’s first signing was former [[RCA]] recording artist, Jeff Bates, who previously reached ''[[Billboard]]'s'' top 40 status with three of his songs, “[[The Love Song]],” “I Wanna Make You Cry,” and “Long Slow Kisses<ref>http://www.morrispr.biz/artist/bates.htm</ref>.” Shortly after Bates’ signed with Black River, label president, Jimmy Nichols (along with Kenny Beard and Mickey Jack Cones) produced Jeff Bates’ self-titled album that was released in April 2008. During preparation for Bates’ release, Black River began their search for their next potential artist. Singer/songwriter, Sarah Darling, was discovered via her MySpace music page. Sarah previously made her name known to the public when she was a finalist on [[E! Entertainment Television]]'s reality show “[[The Entertainer]],” hosted by the legendary, [[Wayne Newton]]. The label signed Sarah and moved into the studio in the summer of 2008 to record her debut album, Every Monday Morning (released on July 28th, 2009). Her single, “Jack of Hearts” successfully made its debut on [[CMT]]'s top 20 countdown. After much success with two artists, they signed their third, Emma Jacob, in February of 2009. Jimmy produced her album, along with her manager, Lex Lipsitz, who also manages [[Kate and Kacey]]. Emma’s single, “Julianna,” has been an inspiration to teenage girls all across America. Black River does the majority of their recording in the historic studio, "Ronnie's Place," which is located in their building in Nashville. It was previously owned by country music legend, [[Ronnie Milsap]]. |
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Revision as of 16:07, 7 January 2010
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Black River Music Group is an independent record label in Nashville, TN, specializing in country music.
Background
Black River Music Group started in early 2007 by Nashville session player, Jimmy Nichols, Tonya Cochran Ginnetti, and Terry and Kim Pegula. Black River’s first signing was former RCA recording artist, Jeff Bates, who previously reached Billboard's top 40 status with three of his songs, “The Love Song,” “I Wanna Make You Cry,” and “Long Slow Kisses[1].” Shortly after Bates’ signed with Black River, label president, Jimmy Nichols (along with Kenny Beard and Mickey Jack Cones) produced Jeff Bates’ self-titled album that was released in April 2008. During preparation for Bates’ release, Black River began their search for their next potential artist. Singer/songwriter, Sarah Darling, was discovered via her MySpace music page. Sarah previously made her name known to the public when she was a finalist on E! Entertainment Television's reality show “The Entertainer,” hosted by the legendary, Wayne Newton. The label signed Sarah and moved into the studio in the summer of 2008 to record her debut album, Every Monday Morning (released on July 28th, 2009). Her single, “Jack of Hearts” successfully made its debut on CMT's top 20 countdown. After much success with two artists, they signed their third, Emma Jacob, in February of 2009. Jimmy produced her album, along with her manager, Lex Lipsitz, who also manages Kate and Kacey. Emma’s single, “Julianna,” has been an inspiration to teenage girls all across America. Black River does the majority of their recording in the historic studio, "Ronnie's Place," which is located in their building in Nashville. It was previously owned by country music legend, Ronnie Milsap.
References
| This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (January 2010) |