I cross a lot of genres, and most artists I work with are in rock, country, pop, and CCM markets. But one market that has always intrigued me is Southern Gospel. I just spent a couple of days in Louisville, Kentucky connecting with that market at the annual National Quartet Convention (NQC). There were 20,000 […]
International Artist Junko On Purpose Driven Radio
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Congratulations to international artist Junko, who has just been announced as host of her own 30-minute weekly radio program for kids called “Junko’s Big & Small Show!” The show will air Saturday mornings on the Purpose Driven Radio Connection, an online radio station of Saddleback Church. Tom JacksonTom is uniquely talented and skilled at transforming […]
Me, Myself, and the Audience
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Did you take a vacation this summer? I did. First I took some time off with my wife – had a great time on the beach! And last week the whole family spent a few days together, relaxing, enjoying some activities close to home. I had time to do some writing, catch up on some […]
United Breaks Guitars
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Congratulations to Sons of Maxwell on their viral smash hit “United Breaks Guitars!” Dave Carroll, one of the Sons of Maxwell, experienced misfortune with United Airlines’ mishandling of his Taylor guitar. But Dave found a way to voice his frustration by recording the first in a trilogy of songs about the incident. The YouTube posted […]
Taylor Swift
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Congratulations to Taylor Swift on her “up close and personal” interview with Dateline and her sold-out tour! “Dateline: On Tour With Taylor Swift” aired last week, and included private home videos, behind the scenes at her rehearsals, and backstage on the opening night of her Fearless tour. This 19-year-old singing sensation sold more albums last […]
Tell and “Show”case!
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It was the hit of Indie Impact day during Gospel Music Association’s Music Week in Nashville – a showcase that was a bit out of the ordinary and which followed a brand new format! First came the “tell.” Tom JacksonTom is uniquely talented and skilled at transforming an artist’s live show into a magical experience […]
Live Music is Growing Worldwide
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Everyone is talking “the economy.” So what does that mean for those of us in the live music business? Well, I just read this online at the LA-based Creators.com: “While most concert promoters believe 2009 will pose more major challenges, conventional logic has rarely meant much in this business, nationally or globally. How else to […]
CD Baby Podcast: Creating Moments Onstage
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As the Top Live Music Producer, Tom works with major label artists from all over the world in order to produce stage shows that will create a memorable experience for concert goers. Knowing your songs and reproducing your record live isn’t enough to dazzle an audience. Listen in to this CD Baby podcast and hear […]
What a Wonderful World
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It was the most fun I’ve had in a long time – working on a Christmas tour with some terrific artists, including the group NewSong. You probably know their song “Christmas Shoes”. (A little trivia for you, “Christmas Shoes” reached #1 on the charts in 2000, tying as the fastest song to hit #1 in […]
Memories of Down Under
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Some of you may know that I’ve spent quite a little time down under – in Australia and New Zealand – working with artists, and teaching at music festivals and conferences. I’ve even done a few of my own workshops in that part of the world. I love Australia and New Zealand! There are some […]
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