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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 (James Ginnetti), 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 ^[1] status with three of his songs, “The Love Song,” “I Wanna Make You Cry,” and “Long Slow Kisses^[2].” 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^[3]. 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^[4]. The label signed Sarah and moved into the studio in the summer of 2008 to record her debut album, Every Monday Morning (released on June 16, 2009)^[5]. Her single, “Jack of Hearts” successfully made its debut on CMT's top 20 countdown^[6]. 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^[7]. Emma’s single, “Julianna,” has been an inspiration to teenage girls all across America^[8]. 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^[9].

Staff

Jimmy Nichols (James Ginnetti)- President
Tonya Ginnetti- Vise President/ Director of Artist Relations
Rick Baumgartner- Vice President / General Manager
Celia Froehlig- Vise President/ Director of Publishing
Joe Carroll- National Director
Jim Dorman- National Director of Promotion
Jamie Moorer- National Promotions Coordinator
John Gusty- Online Marketing
Shay Boone- Online Marketing
Kevin Monroe- Studio Manager^[10]

References

External links

[1] ttp://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=1231

[2] ttp://www.morrispr.biz/artist/bates.htm

[3] ttp://www.top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=38808&string=Jeff

[4] ttp://www.morrispr.biz/artist/darling.htm

[5] ttp://www.musicrow.com/2009/03/black-rivers-sarah-darling-goes-to-video-school/

[6] ttp://www.cmt.com/artists/az/darling_sarah/bio.jhtml

[7] ttp://www.lexmusicgroup.com/artists_writers__projects

[8] ttp://www.musicrow.com/2009/07/photos-joeyrory-oshea-and-emma-jacob/

[9] ttp://mixonline.com/studios/profiles/nashville-skyline-january/

[10] ttp://www.blackrivermusicgroup.com/about.php

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 == 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 <ref>http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=1231</ref> 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<ref>http://www.top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=38808&string=Jeff</ref>.  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]]<ref>http://www.morrispr.biz/artist/darling.htm</ref>. The label signed Sarah and moved into the studio in the summer of 2008 to record her debut album, Every Monday Morning (released on June 16, 2009)<ref>http://www.musicrow.com/2009/03/black-rivers-sarah-darling-goes-to-video-school/</ref>. Her single, “Jack of Hearts” successfully made its debut on [[CMT]]'s top 20 countdown<ref>http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/darling_sarah/bio.jhtml</ref>. 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]]<ref>http://www.lexmusicgroup.com/artists_writers__projects</ref>. Emma’s single, “Julianna,” has been an inspiration to teenage girls all across America<ref>http://www.musicrow.com/2009/07/photos-joeyrory-oshea-and-emma-jacob/</ref>. 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]]<ref>http://mixonline.com/studios/profiles/nashville-skyline-january/</ref>.
+Black River Music Group started in early 2007 by [[Nashville]] session player, [[Jimmy Nichols (James Ginnetti)]], 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 <ref>http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=1231</ref> 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<ref>http://www.top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=38808&string=Jeff</ref>.  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]]<ref>http://www.morrispr.biz/artist/darling.htm</ref>. The label signed Sarah and moved into the studio in the summer of 2008 to record her debut album, Every Monday Morning (released on June 16, 2009)<ref>http://www.musicrow.com/2009/03/black-rivers-sarah-darling-goes-to-video-school/</ref>. Her single, “Jack of Hearts” successfully made its debut on [[CMT]]'s top 20 countdown<ref>http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/darling_sarah/bio.jhtml</ref>. 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]]<ref>http://www.lexmusicgroup.com/artists_writers__projects</ref>. Emma’s single, “Julianna,” has been an inspiration to teenage girls all across America<ref>http://www.musicrow.com/2009/07/photos-joeyrory-oshea-and-emma-jacob/</ref>. 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]]<ref>http://mixonline.com/studios/profiles/nashville-skyline-january/</ref>.
 == Staff ==