Inside Nashville With Tom Moran

This week Tom calls out the Grammys on their big mistake, talks about StubHub getting busted for scalping, and explains radio's problems...and offers them some free advice. He then tells us about the streaming services losing money, Garth's #1, and some new releases. He answers more mail about the sexual harassment and goes out with a COUNTRY song. This is one of his very best solo episodes! Subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.

This week Tom talks with one of Nashville's very best promotion executives....Bob Reeves.  Bob talks about how he got started, what the promotion job is all about, and how to get along with a consultant (or not).  Bob played a key role in breaking The Dixie Chicks and tells us about it. He talks about Blake Shelton, LoCash, and other artists he's worked with and calls out earlier Inside Nashville guest Jeff Solima (episodes 49 & 50) on his recollection of Emerson Drive's "Moments" journey to #1. It's a great conversation between two friends that have done the same job...don't miss it! Subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.

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This week Tom gives us the good, the bad, and the "meh" of the CMA Awards and he doesn't hold back. He asks if the show signaled the death of bro-country, calls Garth out for lip-synching, applauds Sturgill's Facebook live broadcast, and asks...where was Blake? He then answers some harsh mail about sexual harassment and pay-for-play at radio...and finishes with more Blake. It's another good one that you need to hear. Subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.

This week Tom sits with one of the most successful music publishers in Nashville...Creative Nation co-founder and CEO, Beth Laird. Beth tells us how she went about building her company, how she works with her songwriters, how Performing Rights Organizations work, how she has adjusted to the world of streaming and technology, and much more. It is instantly obvious that Beth knows what she's talking about and is a great conversationalist as well. This is an episode that we learn from. Subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.

This week Tom examines singer Katie Armiger's allegations that she was sexually harassed and assaulted by radio programmers...and her label of complicity. He addresses the larger issue of sexual harassment in our society and the need for it to end now. He then picks apart the top 20 on the chart looking for country songs and tells us about some new single releases that we should listen to. Tom closes with a song from one of his favorite  singer / songwriters....Cody Jinks.

This week Tom visits with legendary Nashville producer and songwriter Mark Wright. Mark's career is the type they write books about. He's responsible for over 40 #1 records and sold millions of albums. He has produced the likes of Brooks & Dunn, Gary Allan, Reba, Trisha, Lee Ann Womack, Gretchen Wilson, and many, many (many) more, and shares some inside stories on many of them along great insight into the music business. Mark rarely does interviews so be sure to check this episode out and share it with your friends!...and tell iTunes what you think of the podcast. Subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.

This week Tom tells us about how songs from new artists find their way to the airwaves of country radio. He gives us a look behind the curtain of the all important relationship between Nashville and country radio...and what it takes to get that all important airplay.  He closes with an emotional powerhouse of a song from the great Vince Gill. If there was ever a DO NOT MISS episode...this is the one!

As we mourn the loss of life and feeling of safety on the streets of America coming out of the Las Vegas massacre we MUST answer the question...When are we going to begin the process of protecting ourselves from the insanity of rampant gun violence?

In this episode Tom sits with the highly successful entrepreneur and digital marketing pioneer, Todd Cassetty.  Todd started his company, Hi-Fi Fusion, in 2001 and had instant success.  The company and it's subsequent branches have become synonymous with high quality digital marketing and video and TV production. Todd has seen the business from every angle and shares his vast knowledge in a compelling hour long conversation. It's one that we will all learn something from. Tom closes with his favorite of recent single releases. It's a good one so don't miss it....and subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.

This week Tom weighs in on the good and bad of the recent ACM Honors telecast and then warns Nashville against following pop and Hip Hop's lead into the world of false social media stars. He runs down the lineup for the next Stagecoach Festival and sets us straight on some new releases and addresses some harsh mail while telling fans to leave Miranda Lambert alone! He closes with music from a bright new UK talent.

This week Tom visits with legendary studio musician Bobby Wood.  Bobby was one of the famous Memphis Boys that, during his Memphis years, played on iconic records from the likes of Carl Perkins, Joe Tex, Jerry Lee Lewis, Wilson Pickett, Neil Diamond, Elvis, and many more. His relationship with Elvis wend far beyond piano player and he has stories to tell about it.  After his migration to Nashville where he played with the likes of Haggard, Cash, Jones, Willie, Waylon, The Highwaymen and so many more, he hooked up with a then unknown singer by the name of Garth Brooks and proceeded to play on every song that Garth has recorded. It is a rare and first person glimpse into music history that is not to be missed!

Taylor Swift is extorting money from her fans.  Garth is the smartest guy in the room. A rock band in CA seeking a release from their Warner Bros. contract based on a never before litigated law could have significant ramifications within the music business. More on the music industry's war with YouTube. Houston needs our help!....and where are the flag waving country stars on the Charlottesville Nazi nightmare?

This week Tom talks with one of Nashville's...and music in general's moat gifted vocalists....Maggie Rose. Maggie talks about her early life and how it led her to Nashville. They share some stories about their time working together and how she has evolved as an artist and a business woman.  It's clear that Tom is a big fan of Maggies and, if you're not already, you will be. You'll be glad listened to this one!

This week Tom revisits the country chart to see how many of the top 20 songs are actually country.  You will be shocked. He expands on that theme in addressing the pop vs country influence argument and asks for a truce...with a condition. He checks on the Cole Swindell / Miranda Lambert chart comparison before moving on to the Taylor Swift trial and finishes with some thoughts on Willie Nelson. Tom's top 20 check has always been a listener favorite and this week will not disappoint! Enjoy, share, and subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.

This week Tom details YouTube's crimes against music and the music business. You will not believe that it's legal! One of Inside Nashville's favorite artists, Jamey Johnson, is in the news and it's not good. He guides us through new releases from Dierks, Darius, and Paisley and answers some harsh mail from a couple of listeners. Don't miss it!....and subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.

This week Tom talks with two of country radio's current target listeners...25 year old females.  They share their likes, dislikes, and listening habits. It's like a little focus group...and you will like Jillian and Ashley. He then tells us about the first Eagles show without Glenn Fry, how Vince Gill and Deacon Fry fit into the band, and Bob Seger's contribution. He closes with a good country drinking' song.  It's a good one! Don't miss it and subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.

This week Tom lays out the ways in which terrestrial country radio is losing it's identity and offers some advice on how to get it back. He tells us about new music from Shania Twain, Toby Keith, Scotty McCreery, and others.  He checks in on how radio is treating Miranda's TIN MAN and closes with a terrific duet that he bets you've not heard. This one is sure to make some people in the industry mad....but truth has a tendency to do that. Don't miss it!...and subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.

This week Tom sits with Nashville PR legend, JULES WORTMAN.  Jules has worked with countless country music stars...like George Strait, Vince Gill, Blake Shelton, Big and Rich, and many, many more. She talks about all of them and how the job of PR has changed. You would normally have to pay handsomely for a master class like Jules delivers...and with such personality! Tom finishes with music from one of the great voices he has ever worked with....Crystal Shawanda. DO NOT miss this episode!...and subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.

This week Tom gives us his take on the CMT Music Awards and tries to find the C in CMT. He asks and answers the question....is CMT still relevant in the country music world? He reports the news about Jamey Johnson and the great Sacramento radio controversy.  He finishes with a brilliant young talent that you MUST hear.  It's a good one, so don't miss it.....and subscribe at insidenashville.net and never miss an episode.