Award-Winning PLA Media Kicks Off Its 25th Year with an Award-Nominated Roster
PLA Media, a company celebrating an active 25 years in Music City, proudly toasts its roster on the numerous award nominations as we embark on an optimistic scene in 2010. Iconic cowboy singer/songwriter Michael Martin Murphey boasts his 1st bluegrass Grammy nomination for “Best Bluegrass Album” with his hit CD, Buckaroo Blue Grass. The New Music Awards also recognized two newcomers on Lofton Creek Records, Hoyt Hughes and Carla Williams. Hughes is nominated in the Country genre for “New Artist” alongside his label mate Carla Williams. Williams also secured a nomination amongst industry leaders such as Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack as “Country Female Artist.”"I couldn’t have asked for a better start to the New Year,” says President/CEO Pam Lewis. “This industry has ridden a rollercoaster of prosperity and recession since I opened the doors here in 1985. I am proud to see legends like Michael Martin Murphey reinvent himself in the bluegrass genre and my hats are off to the newcomers that are breaking through in this competitive market.”
Michael Martin Murphey released Buckaroo Blue Grass last February on Rural Rhythm Records. The Billboard Top 50 Chart album has generated rave reviews and was chosen by CMT as one of the 10 independent albums that music fans should check out. This album also includes numerous Michael Martin Murphey mega-hits and fan favorites such as “Carolina in the Pines,” “Lone Cowboy,” and many more. The track, “Close to the Land (America’s Heartland),” is now in its fourth year as the theme song for the PBS show America’s Heartland, and includes a video release featuring images from Paul Mobley’s award-winning, coffee table book, The American Farmer.
For more information, visit www.michaelmartinmurphey.com.
Hoyt Hughes had a successful year with the release of his contemporary country single debut, “Ain’t My Day To Save The World.” He is described by John Ritter, host for Rise Up Country, as “a great new young artist with a message of hope that everyone needs to hear.” Hughes is putting the final touches on his album, which is set to be released early this year. His Grammy-nominated producer, Eric Paul (whose track record includes teaming with Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt, Billy Joe Shaver and Waylon Jennings), praises Hoyt’s extraordinary delivery and ability to connect with the lyrics. “The songs we’ve cut all have potential to be great hits,” says Eric Paul.
For more information, visit www.hoythughes.com and www.bebo.com/hoyth5.
Carla Williams, professional model and country artist, wrapped up 2009 on a high note by signing with Lofton Creek, plus joining the ranks at SESAC and the Nashville Songwriters Association. Music City is currently buzzing about her fresh country style. “Her throaty delivery handles this sophisticated melody,” says renowned music critic, Robert K. Oermann. “Williams brings a sound to the table that is full of raw and powerful honesty,” says Bev Moser of Digital Rodeo.
For more information, visit www.carlawilliamsmusic.com.
GRAMMY Awards: Music’s biggest night, the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards, returns to Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 31st and will air live on the CBS Television Network from 8-11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The GRAMMY Award finalists are classified as the year’s best and brightest in music as voted on by The Recording Academy’s membership of music professionals.
New Music Awards: New Music Weekly magazine’s 2010 New Music Awards event will be held at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood, CA November 2010. This award show represents the pinnacle of achievement for all music artists, musicians, radio programmers, music directors, radio stations and industry executives. Be sure to cast your vote by going to www.newmusicweekly.com/nmwawards.php.
PLA Media would like to congratulate
Lofton Creek recording artist ADAM FISHER
on his excellent review in
Music Row Magazine!
