BLACK RIVER ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS KELLIE PICKLER TO
EXPANDING ARTIST ROSTER
Nashville, TN…(October 8, 2012)…Black
River Entertainment continues to expand its artist roster by signing
fan favorite, Kellie Pickler. “What’s not to love about Kellie?” asks
Gordon Kerr, CEO of Black River Entertainment. “She’s real, she adores
her fans, she’s rooted in and committed to country music and she’s
genuine. How can you ask for more than that?”
River Entertainment continues to expand its artist roster by signing
fan favorite, Kellie Pickler. “What’s not to love about Kellie?” asks
Gordon Kerr, CEO of Black River Entertainment. “She’s real, she adores
her fans, she’s rooted in and committed to country music and she’s
genuine. How can you ask for more than that?”
“In
looking for a label partner, I was really drawn to the Black River
family because they hold similar values that I do,” shares Pickler.
“From our initial meeting, it was clear to me how much the entire team
respects the artists’ musical vision, and I’m really looking forward to
getting back into the studio to record and release new music to country
radio.”
looking for a label partner, I was really drawn to the Black River
family because they hold similar values that I do,” shares Pickler.
“From our initial meeting, it was clear to me how much the entire team
respects the artists’ musical vision, and I’m really looking forward to
getting back into the studio to record and release new music to country
radio.”
Doug
Johnson, VP of A&R at Black River, sees Kellie as the total
package. “Kellie Pickler –great singer, captivating performer, the
heart and soul of what makes our format incredible and authentic. Deep
roots plus relevance equals a true artist. Anyone who loves country
music deserves to turn on their radio and hear Kellie Pickler. I am
honored to have the opportunity to help share her music with the world.”
Johnson, VP of A&R at Black River, sees Kellie as the total
package. “Kellie Pickler –great singer, captivating performer, the
heart and soul of what makes our format incredible and authentic. Deep
roots plus relevance equals a true artist. Anyone who loves country
music deserves to turn on their radio and hear Kellie Pickler. I am
honored to have the opportunity to help share her music with the world.”
Hailing from Albemarle, North Carolina, Pickler signed with 19/BNA Records in 2006 and released her debut album, Small Town Girl.
The album sold over 800,000 copies worldwide and produced three
singles, “Red High Heels,” “I Wonder,” and “Things That Never Cross a
Man’s Mind.”
The album sold over 800,000 copies worldwide and produced three
singles, “Red High Heels,” “I Wonder,” and “Things That Never Cross a
Man’s Mind.”
In
2008, Pickler released her self-titled sophomore record featuring
country radio hits “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful,” “Best Days of Your
Life” (Pickler’s first Top 10 and Taylor Swift co-write) and “Didn’t
You Know How Much I Loved You.”
2008, Pickler released her self-titled sophomore record featuring
country radio hits “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful,” “Best Days of Your
Life” (Pickler’s first Top 10 and Taylor Swift co-write) and “Didn’t
You Know How Much I Loved You.”
After
establishing herself as a powerful vocalist and also a songwriter,
Pickler co-wrote six of the 11 tracks on the 2012 critically acclaimed
release, 100 Proof, produced by Frank Liddell (known for his work with Miranda Lambert) and Luke Wooten.
establishing herself as a powerful vocalist and also a songwriter,
Pickler co-wrote six of the 11 tracks on the 2012 critically acclaimed
release, 100 Proof, produced by Frank Liddell (known for his work with Miranda Lambert) and Luke Wooten.
Pickler
joins Black River alongside four labelmates including country superstar
Craig Morgan, rising star Sarah Darling, vocal trio Due West and
country newcomer Glen Templeton. Please visit www.kelliepickler.com for more information and follow Pickler on Twitter (@kelliepickler) and Facebook (fb.com/
joins Black River alongside four labelmates including country superstar
Craig Morgan, rising star Sarah Darling, vocal trio Due West and
country newcomer Glen Templeton. Please visit www.kelliepickler.com for more information and follow Pickler on Twitter (@kelliepickler) and Facebook (fb.com/
ABOUT BLACK RIVER ENTERTAINMENT:
Black
River Entertainment is based in Nashville, TN and is the home to
country music entertainers Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler, Sarah Darling,
Due West and Glen Templeton. The company also operates the newly
renovated Ronnie’s Place and Sound Stage recording studios, Black River
Records, Black River Publishing and Black River Management. For more
information about Black River Entertainment, please visit www.blackriverent.com.
River Entertainment is based in Nashville, TN and is the home to
country music entertainers Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler, Sarah Darling,
Due West and Glen Templeton. The company also operates the newly
renovated Ronnie’s Place and Sound Stage recording studios, Black River
Records, Black River Publishing and Black River Management. For more
information about Black River Entertainment, please visit www.blackriverent.com.