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Francesca Battistelli – Grammy Nomination Feature Article

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Francesca Battistelli, was recently featured on grammy.com as a result of her Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance (“Free To Be Me”) (see full article here). Both Tom Jackson and Amy Wolter, who have worked with Francesca on her live show, send their congratulations and best wishes as her career continues its upward climb! Tom […]

Tom Jackson at Post-Grammy New Music Seminar

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On February 2, immediately following the 2010 Grammy Awards, Tom Jackson and other major industry players will be teaching at the New Music Seminar (NMS) in Los Angeles at The Henry Fonda Theater. Leaders from across the front edges of music, technology and beyond will speak and share ideas during this one day music, networking […]

I Just Wanna Be Famous

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As I watched American Idol last Tuesday night, one thing that struck me was the desire for so many people to just be famous. Either legitimately (with talent) or illegitimately (with outrageousness or lack of talent.) Obviously, some just try to get their 15 minutes of fame by doing whatever they can to get some […]

My Guarantee for Your New Year

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Happy new year, everybody! As 2010 begins, a lot of you have resolved to pursue your music and give it a good shot. You’re excited about the future. You have a vision for what your music career could be. I want to be a part of helping you fulfill that vision. I’ve been fortunate enough […]

Give Yourself Away

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A few months ago, I talked about Making an Emotional Connection Instead of a Pitch in response to a great article by Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby. Derek and I agree: it’s important to give your audience something of yourself to take home. This is the time of year when all but the Scroogiest of […]

New Music Seminar Contest and 2 for 1 Registration

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For the next two weeks, you have the opportunity to purchase 2 for 1 registrations for the New Music Seminar. This low-cost one day event will give you the knowledge and the tools to step into tomorrow’s music business today. The seminar will be held in Los Angeles less than 36 hours after the Grammys […]

Francesca Battistelli Nominated for Grammy

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Congratulations to singer-songwriter Francesca Battistelli for her Grammy Award nomination for Best Gospel Performance for her hit single “Free To Be Me.” “Free To Be Me” shattered records becoming the most added song by a female artist in Christian radio history, holding the #1 slot for ten consecutive weeks and becoming the first #1 song […]

Rik Reese & Neon Highway Nominated for Award

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Congratulations to New Brunswick artist Rik Reese & Neon Highway on being nominated for Country Album of the Year (Mama Raised a Good Boy) by Canada’s East Coast Music Association. The ECMA awards will be announced next March in Cape Breton at the East Coast Music Awards. Rik Reese gives Tom Jackson props for their […]

Dave Carroll, The Divorcees Both Nominated for Entertainer of the Year

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Canada’s East Coast Music Association (ECMA) just announced its 2010 Music & Industry Award Nominations. Both performer Dave Carroll of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick-based band The Divorcees, have been nominated for Entertainer of the Year. Our congratulations to both these artists! Tom Jackson is looking forward to seeing them at the East Coast Music […]

Taylor Swift Receives 8 Grammy Nominations

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More congratulations are in order for young superstar Taylor Swift! Last night, the 2010 Grammy awards nominations show revealed the 19-year-old has the possibility of winning 8 Grammys on January 31, 2010. Nominations include album of the year, and record and song of the year. Tom will be looking forward to the results of the […]