Dave Russell Always draws, and keeps a crowd no matter where he plays!!!
Has a loyal Following!!!!
Sales merchandise!!!!
All that is left is to take Dave to the National Market where he can do as he has been doing all over the West Coast!!
Take it by Storm!!!!!
There is ONLY 1 California Artist That is:
A 2 Time Star Search Champion And No other California Country Act has:
Appeared on The Ryman Stage, (The original Grand Ole Opry Stage) and The Newest Opryhouse stage in Nashville, as part of the Grand Ole Opry Show!!!
ALSO, No other California Country Artist has been asked to provide Vocals on as many tracks or as many NATIONALY RELEASED video Games as:
Dave Russell California’s Hottest County Act! Playing Great Country, Rock, and the largest variety of music around to keep your event hopping!! For Booking and Info: Dave Russell 3031 Stanford Ranch Rd, Suite 2-108, Rocklin, CA 95765 916-521-6010 Dave@daverussell.com
Dave Russell
3031 Stanford Ranch Rd. Suite 2-108 Rocklin, Ca 95765 916-521-6010 Dave@daverussell.com
“WOW!!!” That is a direct quote from a reporter from the Los Banos Newspaper in a story about the show DAVE RUSSELL, put on to a huge crowd at the Merced county Fair. This is not the first time this country singer from North Carolina has been given such a great review. From his first appearances on National Television on the acclaimed television show “Star Search” to his work in movies, print ads, live production shows, music video’s, to his own sold out shows in such cities as San Antonio, Biloxi, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Vegas, and Branson, Dave has always touted as a “GREAT COUNTRY MUSIC TALENT” Dave is a what has been referred to as “just a nice guy who when he gets on stage, knows how to have fun, sound great, and puts on a heck of a show”!!! This is all Dave has ever wanted to do since he was a child growing up in rural North Carolina. The youngest of seven, he knew early on that he wanted to be on stage. He has never had any formal training but because of his love of music, he has taught himself to play many instruments from guitar, drums, percussion, keys, and his newest love, the harmonica. Not only known for his music abilities, Dave has enjoyed success in the fields of acting, modeling and most recently voice-over’s. His pronounced vocal ability has lead him to be chosen as the voice for many songs on “Time Magazine’s Video Game of the Year, Karaoke Revolution”. This was followed up but his further involvement with “CMT Presents, Karaoke Revolution Country”. It is his ability to go into the studio, know his parts, and sing the songs on pitch, in time and with very few takes that makes him extremely sought out in this medium. It is Dave’s “Well Rounded” experience that makes him the TOTAL PACKAGE of “Looks, vocal talent, and most of all, a true love of singing to entertain as many people as possible”! Dave considers himself more of an “ENTERTAINER” than that of a normal singer. His attention to the flow of the show, reading the audience along with his love of actually “communicating with the audience, not just singing AT them” has made him the favorite of Radio and Television Stations all over the West Coast. Dave is the Artist of Choice when it comes to “Live Events” by Radio Stations, (he performs at just about every live event that 101.9 KNTY The WOLF does in the Northern California Market, and is the talent used for such “CELEBRITY CRUISES” like “The KAT COUNTRY 103.3 Cruise” every year). He has been asked to appear on radio and Television Stations all over California and the West Coast. He is the Most Booked Country Band in Northern California with an average of over 150 shows a year, (Most are all single larger events with very few multiple venue dates). He is booked at many of the larger County Fairs, corporate events, Theaters, Casino’s, and always tries to fit in a local show or two in his newfound “Home”, Sacramento. He has not just “Opened For” but shared the stage with such acts as Chad Brock, Chris Cagle, Trent Willmon, and Hal Ketchum. Terry McBride of “McBride and the Ride” (now on tour with “Brooks and Dunn” as their bass player) has even sat in with Dave and his band for shows When it comes to wanting the “Best There Is” in “Country Music Entertainment” you are going to want Dave Russell to play your event!!!
Dave Russell 3031 Stanford Ranch Rd./ Suite 2-108/ Rocklin CA 95765 916-521-6010 / dave@daverussell.com / www.daverussell.com
What the Press has to Say About:
Dave Russell!! “Russell plays both classic and contemporary country music, much to the delight of cowgirls throughout the country.”, “He’s awesome”, “Looks good, sings great, and a nice guy” (Auburn Journal)
“ Not just another band,,, as a performer, Dave Russell will WOW you!” (Los Banos Enterprise)
“a hunk in true country fashion!” (Mountain Democrat)
“unique blend of contemporary country” (Los Banos Enterprise)
“Positive attitude with a wide range of talent…” (Chowchilla News)
“Country Music is what (Dave) Russell is all about” (Rocklin View Magazine)
“Real Country..Real Fun!!” (SF Weekly)
“Sings as good as he looks.” (Best Bets Magazine)
“His song selection and tight fitting shirt got the ladies screaming and begging for autographs.” (The Orion, Chico CA)
CCompanies, Casinos, Fairs, Festivals, and Venues all over have utilized
DAVE RUSSELL, To provide the best in Country Music Entertainment!!! Be sure that your event is NEXT!!!
101.9 the Wolf Radio Events 103.3 Kat Country Radio Events Alameda County Fair Amador County Fair Atlantis Casino Auburn Rodeo Calaveras County Fair California State Fair Carnival Cruise Line Chowchilla-Madera County Fair Clements Stampede Colusa Casino Colusa County Fair Contra Costa County Fair Cow Palace El dorado County Fair Fiesta Texas-San Antonio, TX Folsom Pro Rodeo Gilroy Garlic Festival Grand Casino- Biloxi, MS. Grand National Rodeo Grand Ole Opry- Nashville, TN Hall Winery Harrah’s Reno Casino Harrah’s Tahoe Horseman’s Divide Association Jackson Rancheria Casino
Jackson Rancheria Casino Lassen County Fair Livermore Rodeo Mariposa County Fair Marysville Stampede Nevada County Fair Nevada State Fair New Palace Casino- Biloxi, MS Oakdale Chocolate Festival Peppermill Casino Placer County Fair Redding Rodeo Riverbank Wine and Cheese Sacramento Kings San Joaquin County Fair Silver Dollar City- Branson, MO Sonoma county fair Stags Leap Winery Stanislaus County Fair Top 40 on Christian Country Radio
Tracy Dry Bean Festival Turlock Music Festival Video with Belamy Brothers Video with Chely Wright Wildhorse Saloon-Nashville, TN WRG Designs Yuba- Sutter County Fair
Dave Russell
Telephone 916 521-6010 Email dave@daverussell.com
Financial Investment Strategy “Cashville, USA” “Country has become a surprise profit center for the music business, drawing new labels and artists to town”, says Fortune’s Tim Arango. (See Attached Article)
Goal Secure funding to launch Country Music’s Newest “TOTAL PACKAGE” to the Nationwide Market
Current Environment With a packed schedule, loyal and growing fan base, and radio presence, you won’t find a better positioned, faster growing, more energized performer in Northern California. It is time to take it to new heights! Dave Russell is performing regularly at scheduled venues in California. Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada. He has developed a loyal and growing fan base in the country/rock genre. Fans follow his shows because his passion for performance shines at every venue he performes. Dave has, and is so proud to have established the reputation for “putting on a show” that is unmatched by any performer in the areas he plays. His travel schedule is intense, but no less as intense as his drive and desire to reach as many people as possible with his music. Dave is pleased to present an opportunity to join in on the journey to promote “The Total Package”: 9 Vocalist: This is Dave’s primary instrument! He alone provided over 17 of the 23 male vocal tracks on the video game, CMT PRESENTS: KARAOKE REVOLUTION COUNTRY, a nationally released and multiple award winning game. 9 Live Performer: This Dave’s passion! He maintain’s a schedule of over 200 shows a year and is committed to delivering a production that is full of energy and excitement. He strives to create a positive and memorable experience for each person in the audience. 1
9 Model: Dave work’s hard to stay in shape and keep up to date in styles and trends. He has appeared in numerous print and billboard campaigns for clients and videos for major acts. 9 Radio: Radio stations offer a direct voice to the end consumer. Dave is able to build relationships within the stations through on-air promotion, voice over experience and professional business development. Dave has successfully become the “Act of Choice” when major acts visit Northern California markets and need an opener. Also, several radio stations arrange to have fledgling “Nashville Acts”, OPEN for Dave when they come through on their “Radio tours”. This placement assures the Radio Station that the “CROWD” for the new acts will be there as they have secured such a well known act as Dave to headline the event. 9 Entrepreneur: Dave loves this business…and business it is. He is focused on generating revenue and return on every dollar invested. Dave conduct’s himself with professionalism, holds himself and those around him to the highest ethical standards, and is eager to achieve new levels of success. To date, he has been personally responsible for the day to day workings of his organization along with having a working knowledge of the Entertainment Business. Even as an “Independent” artist, Dave has released 2 singles on a national level and has achieved top 40 status on “Powersource Christian Country Top 100” along with a top 40 placement on the “Top 100 Country Charts”. To achieve this level of success with limited funding, we consider this to be a very strong “Predictor” of the tremendous opportunities ahead!!!
Management Team Currently Dave acts as manager, agent, and creative producer of his career. This is something that has always set him apart. He is responsible for the day to day workings of his organization. He has a working knowledge of the Entertainment Business. He clearly understand the intricacies of producing and has gained valuable experience in the Music Industry.
Market and Targeted Customer Prospects If the phrase “best kept secret” were defined in the dictionary, you would see a picture of Dave Russell. The country genre industry continues to lead all categories of music genres because of the uniqueness of the music and the messages that are sent to its audiences. From first hand experiences the artists connects immediately with the buying public as well as other themes such as patriotic and old blue grass. Dave’s targeted prospects enjoy fun, upbeat tempo, good time songs that allows them to express themselves on the dance floor. (See attached Articles on the Strength of the Country Market)
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Sample Market Scenario Today’s market responds to music repeated on the airwaves. When a new tune is released, it is accompanied by a mass distribution strategy including marketing plans aimed at the customer. Once released, the marketing strategy includes publicity tours at top producing radio stations, meet and greet events at local retailers along with media blasts via email/ website. Promotional opportunities also include Television, and newspaper interviews. Putting the artist in front of as many people as possible allows the “relationship” between listener and singer to develop. Dave has already developed this type of “relationship” between his fans and him. He is constantly in front of thousands of people on a daily basis. He has been featured on many radio stations, Television Shows, Newspaper articles, and his Web presence is most exemplary. All this has been accomplished without a major national project. He is constantly asked by fans, and radio stations alike, “When are you going to release a Major CD, and when are we going to see you on CMT”? It is this type of “relationship” that has allowed Dave to be successful and maintain constant bookings and sales of merchandise bearing the “DAVE RUSSELL” logo. With this type of strength behind him, the scenario for “Dave Russell” is simple. Secure good songs, quality and established producers and have the investment backing to demonstrate the ability to distribute to a national audience.
Strategic Alliances Dave has entered into a Production Agreement with Jerry Cupit, President of Cupit Records, to produce and develop his national Project. Jerry Cupit is a veteran producer with over 25 years of experience under his belt. This is very evident in his projects with artists such as Ken Mellons, Orion, Jack Robertson, George Jones, John Anderson, as well as early sessions with Tim McGraw, Rebecca Lynn Howard and Lonestar. He has also worked on several movie soundtracks such as the Tarantino film, "Blood Money". Jerry Cupit's talent has received several accolades including the BMI Millionaire Award for the song "Jukebox Junkie", and The Tennessee Songwriter Prestigious Hallman Award. His combination of producing and songwriting skills spawned the #1 Christian Country song in the year 2000 called "What If He's Right". Cupit Music has had over 100 songs recorded by such artists as Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr, The Bama Band, Ken Melons, Mark Chesnutt, Billy Yates, Tony Stampley, Orion, Clinton Gregory, Memarie, Kevin Sharp, and more. Cupit Music Group is in the process of building a new 7500 square foot state of the art facility just off I-40 (Music City highway) in Nashville, (the first “Totally Dedicated, From the Ground Up” studio construction project in “Music City” in over 15 years). This Studio is nearing completion and Dave will be one of the first to record in the facility. Once completed the process is to determine the best process for distribution and marketing. The initial investment of procuring all assets needed for recording, (musicians, cartage, insurance, song rights, recording engineers, and studio time needed) is being handled by my organization. Something that I feel very proud of as most artists’ starting out cannot commit those kind of resources. I will then seek investment to produce, if required, the initial distribution and marketing plans. This is the most important of all the steps to ensure success. As “Break 3
out Mid Level Record Label of the Year 2007” Cupit Records maintains its distribution through Sony Red Distribution, one of the largest Record distributers in the industry, country, pop, and many other Genres’. Please see the attached break down from Jerry Cupit himself.
Competition It’s no secret that competition is fierce in this industry. There are literally thousands of artists who fail in their attempt for success, even though they have great vocal talent. While there are many reasons and even some excuses given for failure, We believe people experience the energy and excitement of Dave’s shows. He practices diligently to be the total package of fun, high energy, accessibility and relatable. When people see his shows, they walk away saying how much fun they had and cannot wait to see his show again. When you have this type of drive and reaction from fans, we know that what sets Dave apart from the competition is opportunity. Dave is thrilled to have the opportunity to have audience with a number of key industry people who are on board to get this project launched!
Company Milestones From the beginning, Dave has kept true to his core beliefs that have guided my career thus far. He was submitted for an audition on the nationally popular Star Search show and was selected to participate in the talent contest. He won two championships on the show. From there, He headed for Opryland and gained insight into the business side of the industry while still working on his performances. Along with his band, he is currently booked year after year in California, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada. Performing at Harrah’s in Reno, NV to the music festival in Folsom, CA in front of an estimated audience of Three to Four thousand has positioned Dave as one of the most sought after country/rock bands in our market. To date, Dave has invested over $_250,000.00 of his own money and is following the aforementioned strategies. Dave has surrounded himself with professional musicians with impressive bios that have prepared them to carry out their performance strategies. A significant milestone occurred in 2007 with the establishment of a partnership relationship with FM 101.9 the Wolf. Along with strategic alliances with Radio Stations, like KATM 103.3, in Modesto, who even sponsors a “CRUISE with DAVE RUSSELL”. Throughout his work, Dave has proven himself as a real “Artist” with a viable future in the country music industry.
Financial Expectations Dave expects to gross $100,000.00 in 2008 at his current level without a new CD. With the investment capital, he expects to develop, produce, market and distribute to reach his financial goals (see Proforma spreadsheet attached.) Our strategy will entail securing seed funds to pay for songs and production of our CD. As you peruse the Performa, you will notice revenue milestones and the projected return on investment. We have included gross projections and percentage of profits breakdowns. Again, please see the attached info from Jerry Cupit.
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Summary In conclusion, we feel that Dave has a proven track record within the industry, albeit on a regional level, and as his success on that level has only continued to grow, we feel, along with many industry insiders including an Award Winning Writer/ Producer, that Dave has what it takes to make a substantial impact on the Country Music Market on a Nationwide and even Global Level.
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Cashville USA Country has become a surprise profit center for the music business, drawing new labels and artists to town, says Fortune's Tim Arango. By Tim Arango, Fortune writer January 29 2007: 5:41 PM EST
(Fortune Magazine) -- It's the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and a handful of country music's biggest names have gathered backstage at the Mercy Lounge, an upstairs club in the Cannery Row section of Nashville. The cramped space has a post-collegiate feel: Pizza boxes are piled high on the kitchen counter, and a tin tub full of ice and beer sits in the corner near the bar. The occasion is the induction of veteran country star John Anderson into the Muzik Mafia. Anderson has enjoyed several No. 1 hits during his career, and the Muzik Mafia is a collective of country artists that began gathering for jam sessions five years ago and has appeared on MTV Network's Country Music Television (CMT).
Saturday Night Lights: Nashville's Honky Tonk row on a Saturday night last fall.
Backstage, John Rich, one-half of the duo Big & Rich and a Muzik Mafia founder, is talking about the fun he's having in the studio recording AC/DC covers. Gretchen Wilson, whose best-known hit song is "Redneck Woman," is holding court in the kitchen. Around midnight Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora saunter in. The veteran rockers have been in Nashville almost nonstop since August, following the band's worldwide tour. They are recording a country album. But it is not just the dulcet tones of the dobro that have lured the Jersey boys south of the Mason-Dixon Line: It is also the ka-ching of the cash register.
A real cash cow Since Napster launched in mid-1999 and sent the record industry into a tailspin, country music has more than held its own: According to Nielsen SoundScan data, country album sales grew more than 12 percent between 2000 and 2005, a time that saw the overall industry decline more than 20 percent. Through mid-December, sales were up 2 percent, which is impressive when compared with a 20 percent slide in sales of rap albums. Rascal Flatts was the bestselling band last year in any genre, boasting a better debut week than rapper JayZ's comeback album. "[Country] is a growth stock in an industry that has no growth in traditional sales," says Andrew Lack, chairman of music giant SonyBMG. There are other indicators of country's financial heat. Erstwhile rap mogul Lyor Cohen, CEO of Warner Music U.S (Charts)., whose contributions to pop culture include nurturing the careers of Public Enemy, Jay-Z and Ja Rule, is hunting for an executive to open a new Nashville outpost under the Atlantic Records banner. CBS faces the music "When I started going to Nashville in the 1970s, it was a very different economic model for country music than it is today," says attorney Joel Katz, arguably the leading dealmaker on the scene. "What was happening 30 to 35 years ago was there was a double standard compared to what pop artists would be paid in New York. Now a country artist gets paid the same as, if not more than, a pop artist in 2006." Katz works out of an office in Atlanta rife with the bric-a-brac collected during three decades as an entertainment lawyer a signed Yogi Berra shin guard, a Grammy award, and a photo of him with the record producer Dallas Austin. Austin had a brush with notoriety last summer when The New York Times reported how Katz had teamed with Utah Senator Orrin Hatch - a sometime songwriter who is also a Katz client - to secure Austin's freedom from a prison in Dubai, where he had been arrested for cocaine possession. Katz may work 250 miles away in Atlanta, but he is in the thick of Music City commerce. He represents artists ranging from George Strait to Willie Nelson as well as many of the top-label executives, including the heads of the Nashville divisions of Universal Music, Warner Bros. and SonyBMG, and the general manager of Country Music Television. He is not surprised that the major labels and rock artists are looking toward the Nashville skyline to boost sales. "It's very profitable - in an industry that needs revenue and profitability," he says. Part of the allure is country's lower cost base, which brings fatter margins to the table - a fact that country executives say has earned them respect from their bicoastal bosses at a time of industry penny-pinching. According to estimates from one label executive, the average country album costs $300,000 to $350,000 to record, compared with $500,000 to $1.5 million for a pop record. To market an album in country costs about $500,000 to $1 million, about half what a pop album runs. While record companies don't break out financials for their Nashville divisions, one major country label is poised to earn roughly $40 million on revenue of close to $120 million this year, or a hefty 33 percent profit margin, according to a source familiar with the label's finances. By contrast, this source said, a rock label would be "thrilled" to earn a 15 percent margin. Career building Another reason for country's success is the genre's ability to sell CDs, not just downloadable singles. When Joe Galante, the head of SonyBMG Nashville, visits local malls, he notices that the floors of cars in the parking lot are still littered with CDs. "In the pop world they're more worried about ringtones and downloads," he says. "That's not the worry here. The thing we're worried about is building careers."
Career building is not just talk. When I was in town, I sat in a meeting at Capitol Records Nashville at which the label's CEO, Mike Dungan, and his staff were puzzling over ways to revive the sagging fortunes of Eric Church - a country rocker in the mold of one of the label's biggest stars, Keith Urban. After raves from critics, Church's album - which came out in July - failed to sell well. Instead of dropping the artist, Dungan and his team were cooking up ideas to reach the female demo. Jon Bon Jovi has noticed the mellower feeling of the local scene. "Nights like last night you just don't see elsewhere," he says of the Muzik Mafia jam session as he sips a sugar-free Red Bull at Blackbird Studios, where he's putting the finishing touches on his album. "These are all artists with record deals. And people are getting drunk, telling jokes, getting on stage." Last year the band got a sense of country's potential with the song "Who Says You Can't Go Home," a duet with Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland. The genesis of Bon Jovi's crossover project was an appearance with Nettles on CMT's Crossroads, which pairs country hitmakers with artists from other genres. The song hit the top of the country charts. "If you point to how CMT has changed the business, we've stirred the pot a bit," says Brian Philips, head of CMT. Crossroads is the top-rated show at the network, which has seen its ratings go up 74 percent among viewers aged 18 to 49 in the past five years. After the success of "Who Says You Can't Go Home," Bon Jovi wanted to record a whole album like it. "[The album] is us with a little more twang to it," he says. Fittingly, the album's producer is Dann Huff, a Nashville native, who returned to Music City in 1990 after he gave up trying to become a rock star in Los Angeles. He now is the go-to guy for artists looking for crossover appeal (and someone who has the bandwidth to produce albums for both Megadeth and Faith Hill simultaneously). Even for a band like Bon Jovi, which still has a massive fan base - some 2.2 million fans bought tickets during last year's tour - going country is a way to extend their reach. Says Huff: "As long as they're not perceived to be pandering to country, they have a shot at getting some new fans." Which, for the band and its record label, should mean even more money in the bank. Neglected Napster: No buyer in sight From the January 22, 2007 issue
Country Music Soars into 2008 Posting Double Digit Gains for Investors in Publishing, Music Masters, and 'Indie' Labels Headed for IPO Success in the Future!!
Hollywood, CA, Nashville, TN, and New York, NY (PRWEB) January 5, 2008 -- Country Music Soars into 2008 posting double digit gains for investors in publishing, music masters, and "indie" labels headed for IPO success in the future. With the credit crunch in full sway, investors have pulled their money from the most vulnerable categories of the stock market, according to USA Today's John Waggoner. Waggoner says, "Spooked by the credit crisis, investors have yanked billions of dollars from stock and bond mutual funds since the mortgage meltdown began in August." "Investors are looking for a safe place to put their money. Country music is that safe place," according to MCA Universal producer Robert Metzgar. (http://www.robertmetzgar.com) Where can you invest your money, get a guarantee of all the principal back, plus interest that is 2 points above prime, paid dividends closely tied to the HSBC Direct online interest payments and make a percentage of the total income from copyrights that will earn money for up to 140 years? Those type of investments are only found in country music publishing companies with singer/songwriters who write their own original music and record product for sale in today's lucrative "indie" sales market. Production and video companies are experiencing the largest growth in country music's history. Several "indie" labels in Nashville will launch IPO's in the future with the help of major financial institutions in New York and Boston. Investors have followed their heart and invested in country music publishing companies and music labels have seen double digit gains in their investments and the biggest growth in the industry in the past seven years. In fact, country music will soar into 2008 with the best record of investment dividends since the year 2000. Music Brokerhouse (http://www.musicbrokerhouse.com) executives report, "Investors in country music publishing companies and music masters will see the biggest gains in those investments in the past seven years during 2008." Country music masters have doubled in value in just the past three years. A demo album that costs $35,000 is worth twice that when it's completed. A master scale album in Nashville now costs approximately $155,000 for 12 songs at a world class studio if the songs are original creations of the artist. The average singer/songwriter catalog is now worth over $2 million dollars if the NPS on the catalog is only $185,000 a year at the current multiples of 10-12. What sectors of country music are the hottest? (1) Country radio is hot again in 2008. Ed Salamon, the Executive Director of the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (http://www.crb.org) in Nashville said in a press release issued on December 31st, that country radio celebrates the New Year with more stations, more markets, and a bigger share of radio listening than anytime in music history. Audience growth in the United States, radio station growth, and the opening of Go Country 105 (KKGO) in Los Angeles and The Wolf 95.7 (KBWF) in San Francisco fill the radio voids in two of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country. International country music (http://www.ipbcinternational.com) growth is literally three times what was originally expected last year. (2) Country publishers are hot again with investors in 2008. Publishing powers the country music revenue stream into Nashville supporting much of the State of Tennessee's tax revenue that is created by producers bringing over 500,000 sessions to the city annually. The average cost of one master scale session is $25,000.00. Country artists are crossing over into pop and Christian radio like never before. Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, along with the Eagles, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson have brought millions of adult contemporary listeners into country music. Carrie Underwood who started as an American Idol artist has joined with Taylor Swift in bringing literally millions of new listeners into country music from the younger 15-25 age pop genre. For the first time in
history ASCAP, BMI and SESAC have collected well over a billion dollars in royalty payments for country music publishers expanding the growth in that section of country music to double digit gains and dividends that exceed 14% a quarter. (3) Country "indie" labels are hot as IPO investments in 2008. The growth in what is called Christian Country Music is astonishing in the past two years. Every major label will release a new project this year with the Christian Country music audience on their sites for sales. Time-Life (http://www.timelife.com)has just released a major televised Christian Country project that features Rascal Flatts, the Oak Ridge Boys, Diamond Rio, Emerson Drive, Ricky Skaggs, Charlie Daniels, Bryan White and Collin Raye. It's called Country Songs 4 Worship. This project is expected to sell over 25 million units. Positive country music is astounding labels with sales that far exceed the predictions made by industry insiders. (4) Country tours are hot for 2008. This past year country artists posted 4 of the top 10 music sell outs nationally. Some of the largest ticket sales occurred with Kenny Chesney ($71.2 million), Tim McGraw & Faith Hill ($52.3 million) and Rascal Flatts ($41.6 million). Country music posted gains in touring with Billboard's Boxscore reporting successful tours by George Strait, Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, and the magnificent return of Garth Brooks to country music. Garth sold out 4 shows in less than 2 hours recently and with the help of Big Machine records (http://www.bigmachinerecords.com) CEO, Scott Borchetta, Garth's back bigger than ever as an influence on country music. GAC and CMT are airing Garth Brooks "live" shows in Kansas, like Garth just had his first hit this past month. Brooks is as hot as a NASCAR tail pipe crossing the finish line at Daytona. (5) Country singer/songwriters are the single hottest investment property you can find in 2008. A new artist that writes their own original material will literally make an investor (minimum investment of $500,000) three to four times their investment with original copyrights now paying over a million dollars for one hit record (ASCAP,BMI or SESAC) that stays in the charts an average of 21-23 weeks. The average 12-14 song original album now posting a total payback of the principal in the first 18 months through sales, and a double digit value in the copyrights that are good for the life of the songwriter and 70 years equals to an investment bonanza if the investor can find the right artist. A good example is the three album deal of new indie artists. The production of the album is $155,000 with sales out of the box initially of 35-40,000 units. With $6.00 profit per unit, the label or investor will triple his money within 18 months of the start of production. Consultants for production of these type of artists is difficult to find. Recently artists and labels alike have looked to MCA Universal producer/consultant Robert Metzgar (http://www.robertmetzgar.com) for advice on who to back financially. One of the most successful firms at this level is Capitol Management (http://www.capitolmanagement.com) in Nashville. Joining with the record executives from Music Brokerhouse, they have positioned themselves to advise Chase, Toyota and other commercial companies making corporate investments into country music projects and artists. For further information on how you can participate in the country music phenomena, contact the following: Robert Metzgar, GM Capitol Management Group 1214 16th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212-2902 800-767-4984 (toll free)
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