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A huge congratulations to these five exceptionally talented SMA students, awarded Concord Stax Records Scholarships for the 2024-2025 program year!

John Smith, exceptional percussionist at SMA, was awarded a scholarship in honor of the first male solo artist signed to Stax Records, William Bell.

Lauren Sanders, talented vocal student at SMA, was awarded a scholarship in honor of the first artist (along with his band members in ‘The Rance Allen Group’) signed to Stax Records’ Gospel Truth label, Rance Allen.

Joshua Gray, longtime pianist at SMA, was awarded a scholarship in honor of ‘The Funkiest Man Alive’, Stax Records artist Rufus Thomas.

Teiona Echols, incredible vocalist at SMA, was awarded a scholarship in honor of iconic Stax Records group, The Staple Singers.

Johnathan Cole, gifted vocalist and songwriting student at SMA, was awarded a scholarship in honor of the undeniably iconic Stax Records artist, Otis Redding.

Help us wish a congratulations to all of these students in the comments!

JD Clayton Brings Stadium-Level Energy to Small Venues with His Blue Sky Sundays Tour JD Clayton and his band are bringing big rock and roll energy to small venues across the country with his Blue Sky Sundays Tour.

Another congratulations to for being honored as Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. We have been so proud to see the growth and evolution of your musical career since joining the family, and these honors could not be more deserved. Looking forward to all that is to come!

Norman Greenbaum stopped by the 3rd annual Fish Fry. Pictured with a custom pennant for his legendary fuzz-rock track "Spirit In The Sky" which is coming up on 55 years in the world out with

Fall moodboard:

Happy Fall to those who celebrate 🍂☕️🎃🧣It's officially acceptable to watch those comfort shows now. Every frame is a whole mood and the soundtrack is all the cozy vibes.

Happy Friday from on 's NMF billboard in Times Square 🗽🌃

Congratulations to all of our Americana Music Association Nominees, honorees, presenters, performers, and winners last night! 👏👏

We are so proud of Sierra Ferrell for winning 'Album of the Year' for 'Trail of Flowers' and 'Artist of the Year'.

Incredible performances by Sarah Jarosz, The War and Treaty, Sierra Ferrell, and Dwight Yoakam.

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🗳 Today is 🗳️ — and also marks just 7 weeks until the 2024 U.S. presidential election. R.E.M. is proud to share WE ARE HOPE DESPITE THE TIMES, a digital compilation of hand-selected songs from the band's catalog that make a fitting soundtrack for this crucial time. 🎧 Listen to the collection, register to vote, and learn more about how to get involved this election season here: https://found.ee/rem-wahdtt

If says it, you should probably listen! '7 New Songs You Should Hear Now' featuring and ✨🎧

The New York Times 7 Songs You Should Hear Now features Soccer Mommy "Driver" and and Margo Price "Too Stoned to Cry" ✨🎧

With Jacob Alon kicking us off, Concord's run at begins !

Check out the graphic for set times and click here for a full schedule/locations: https://www.reeperbahnfestival.com/

Nashville! Catch 'em all this week at Americana Music Association's Americanafest. We have a whole lot of artists and team members performing and participating in some incredible panels. How many can you make it to?

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"In a music landscape where radical change has become the norm, it is vital that labels position themselves to manage complex challenges deftly." – Concord Label Group CEO Tom Becci.

Yesterday, we announced Fantasy Records has merged with Concord Records, and a new logo has been unveiled. Led by co-presidents Margi Cheske and Mark Williams, Concord Records will continue working with incredible artists, unbound by genre, as well as uphold Concord’s mission of Championing Artists, Elevating Voices, and Impacting Culture. Their combined resources, alongside their complementary skill sets, will be a real benefit to the artists we serve.

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Read the announcement here:

Concord Label Group merges Fantasy Records with Concord Records; combined brand led by Co-Presidents Margi Cheske and Mark Williams - Music Business Worldwide Cheske and Williams are based in Los Angeles and report to Concord Label Group Chief Executive Tom Becci…

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The 3rd Annual Easy Eye Fish Fry presented by Concord is almost here! 🐟❣️👑 Looking to attend? We will be choosing a limited number of attendees to receive tickets to this year's event. Click the link below to register. Recipients will be notified via email next week.

https://mailchi.mp/easyeyesound/3rd-annual-easy-eye-fish-fry

Thank you to all of our sponsors: Concord, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), George Dickel Whisky, Ilegal Mezcal, & Kimpton Aertson Hotel!

Attendance is invite only.

Artwork: Perry Shall

We’re thrilled to partner with Music Forward Foundation for Virtual on September 10th, 2024! We’ll be connecting with young artists and emerging professionals eager to break into the music industry. Join president Stephanie Hudacek for conversation "Record Labels & Management: Managing Expectations". IT'S FREE.

More information here: https://allaccessfest.musicforwardfoundation.org/

BIG Congratulations to our SVP A&R, Jeremy Yohai and Senior Director, Daniel Bearman on being featured as 2024 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players!

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4daxIM1

Musical food for thought 🧠: In the era of streaming, in what ways does artist development and marketing differ from or remain the same as pre-streaming?

Make sure to join Concord Label Group CEO, Tom Becci, at Mondo for a meaningful conversation and insight on the subject.

Join Tom Becci, Chief Executive, Concord Label Group, for "Artist Development & Marketing in the Era of Streaming."

Read more about Tom here: https://bit.ly/3AXKQGz

Remembering Charlie "Bird" Parker on his birthday. Known for his advanced melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic ideas and perfectly coherent solos, he collaborated with his contemporaries—most notably Dizzy Gillespie—to bring bebop to the forefront of the jazz scene. Which of his many memorable recordings are you spinning today in his honor?

+ Don't miss the brand-new ORNITHOLOGY: THE BEST OF BIRD collection, out now! Find it here: https://found.ee/parker-ornithology

📸: William P. Gottlieb / Library of Congress
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After a lauded fifty-year legal career, Victoria Traube will step down as Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs at Concord Theatricals. She will remain a consultant to Concord Theatricals and Concord Originals, the company’s film and TV division.

Traube, an SDCF “Mr. Abbott” Award recipient, spent the latter three decades of her career working on behalf of the Rodgers & Hammerstein estates and Concord. In the words of Sean Patrick Flahaven, Chief Theatricals Executive at Concord: “Vicky is justly beloved throughout the theatre business for her deep knowledge, wise counsel, calm negotiation, and sly sense of humor. She has made countless major deals for R&H and Concord, including dozens of terrific, award-winning productions.”

We give deep gratitude to Traube for her dedication and expertise, as well as mighty congratulations for a remarkable career in the theatre. More at playbill.com/article/longtime-theatrical-lawyer-and-concord-theatricals-evp-victoria-traube-stepping-down.

📷: Walter McBride

Concord Executive Producers Michele Smith and Sophia Dilley on the Rich History of STAX Records in ‘STAX: Soulsville, USA for HBO

Executive Producers Michele Smith and Sophia Dilley on the Rich History of STAX Records in ‘STAX: Soulsville, USA for HBO - Awardsdaily Producers Michele Smith and Sophia Dilley first worked together on the terrific Billie Holiday documentary Billie in 2019. A film that was oddly overlooked despite how deep it went into Holiday’s remarkable and ultimately tragic story. Thankfully, the same fate did not befall their new Emmy nomina...

Sierra Ferrell: Tiny Desk Concert Ann Powers | August 14, 2024Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is. For her summertime stop at the Tiny Desk, t...