Platinum Pen Publishing's Dan Ekbac Presents Scholarships

Platinum Pen Publishing’s Senior Director of Administration Dan Ekbac as a board member of the Copyright Society of the South presents a Belmont University and Trevecca Nazarene University student each a $1,000 scholarship.

Pictured (L-R): Jill Napier, Tasha Blumenberg (recipient), Amanda Waltz (recipient) and board members Bob Mather and Dan Ekback. Photo credit: Janice Jackson.

 Link to article :

http://www.musicrow.com/2013/09/industry-photos-9-27-13/

OmniSound Takes Part In The 2013 Nashville Engineer Relief Fund Golf Tourney

Chris Holloway (Manager OmniSound Studios); Brian Holloway (Co-Owner/Manager VOLSTEAD); Mark Capps; Dave Robbins

Kaley Caperton Visits MOBY In The Morning

Kaley will be performing on May 11th at the SOME GAVE ALL 5K Road Race in Lula, Georgia.... Some Gave All 5K Lula, Georgia

New Darlington Abbey Song!

Check out the new Darlington Abbey song "Take Me There" - Great job Jennifer Wayne!

http://soundcloud.com/janellwheeler/takemethere

Jennifer Wayne Crowned Azalea Queen!

Platinum Pen writer Jennifer Wayne, granddaughter of iconic actor John Wayne, was crowned Queen Azalea LXVI at the coronation on April 10 at Riverfront Park in Downtown Wilmington. Read more about it here! 

TRAIN visits with PPP Writer Dave Robbins!

Pat Monahan of TRAIN visits with PLATINUM writer Dave Robbins and fellow OUTLAWS band members backstage after a San Francisco performance

Pictured: Butch Walker, Billy Crain, Monte Yoho, Pat Monahan, Henry Paul, Chris Anderson, Dave Robbins, Randy Threet

Sign Up for NSAI Spring Training!

What do JD Souther and Kara DioGuardi have in common?  They’ll both be at NSAI Spring Training! Spots are filling up! Don’t miss out; register at http://members.nashvillesongwriters.com/news.php?viewStory=1033

 

NSAI Spring Training - Sign Up Today!

Want to learn from hit-writers Barry Dean, Clay Mills and Billy Montana? You
can at NSAI Spring Training! Space is limited! Register today at
http://members.nashvillesongwriters.com/news.php?viewStory=1033

Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Mary Lynn Robbins!

Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, and Mary Lynn Robbins, Platinum Pen Publishing's Creative Director and General Manager, pictured at a VIP reception hosted by Senator Landrieu at her home in Washington DC to celebrate 20 years of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program.

Kaley Caperton with Lou Cabrera

Platinum Pen Publishing writer Kaley Caperton with Lou Cabrera of the National Guard at a VIP reception celebrating 20 years of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program.

PP Writer Kaley Caperton: Spokesperson for the National Guard Youth Foundation

PP writers Dave Robbins of BlackHawk and Kaley Caperton, spokesperson for the National Guard Youth Foundation, land in Washington DC for the NGYF 20th Anniversary Gala.

E!Online Featuring "Girls Gotcha Back"!

Entertainment Tonight (E.T.) is featuring Caroline & Jen's new single GIRLS GOTCHA BACK today.  Check it out Here. Also, watch them on the AMAZING RACE.

iTunes search "GIRLS GOTCHA BACK"

The Amazing Race Article!

Great article written in Country Aircheck Weekly on Jen and Caroline!  Check out the full article Here!

Girls Gotcha Back on iTunes!

Check out this clip from The Amazing Race Here and search "Girls Gotcha Back" on itunes to hear a song from Caroline and Jen from Stealing Angels and Jason Deere!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day from us here at Platinum Pen Publishing! You could say that love is a popular topic for songwriting, so here's a Lady Antebellum song written by our very own Jason Deere! Check it out here: Love's Lookin Good On You

GRAMMY Award for 'Best Music Educator'

We here at Platinum Pen Publishing really believe in the importance of music education, and we are so excited that The Recording Academy has announced a new GRAMMY award for 'Best Music Educator'. Click Here for more information on the how to nominate a teacher for the 2014 GRAMMY Awards! This is an amazing opportunity for music educators, as the winner receives $10,000, and the other 9 nominees receive $1,000! Students, parents, friends - get to voting for the music teacher that YOU think deserves the award! Remember - behind every great musician, there is a great teacher!

Some quick facts about the importance of music and education from the GRAMMY article: 

1. Students in high-quality school music programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district.
2. Schools that have music programs have significantly higher attendance rates than do those without programs (93.3 percent as compared to 84.9 percent).
3. Schools that have music programs have significantly higher graduation rates than do those without music programs (90.2 percent as compared to 72.9 percent). In addition, those that rate their programs as "excellent or very good" have an even higher graduation rate (90.9 percent).
4. The combined results of 30 studies indicate that music instruction is linked to significantly improved reading skills.

Dillon Dixon of 'High South' writing with Platinum Pen Writers Billy Austin & Dave Robbins!

We are excited to announce that Dillion Dixon of 'High South' was in the Platinum Pen offices today writing with our very own Billy Austin and Dave Robbins! High South is signed to Decca Records/UK. We are excited for the new music they are working on! 

NSAI Spring Training with Kara DioGuardi and JD Souther!

Want to hear advice from two seasoned veterans? Come to  NSIA’s Spring Training and have a chance to hear from Kara DioGuardi and JD Souther. Sign up before February 15 and save $75. For more information Click Here

    

'The Amazing Race' Article

Click here for an additional article on Jennifer Wayne and Caroline Cutbirth on 'The Amazing Race'!

Jason Deere Song to Appear on Gretchen Wilson's NEW Album "Right On Time"

We are very excited to announce that Jason Deere had one of his songs recorded by The Redneck Woman herself, Gretchen Wilson! The album titled Right On Time is schedule to be out on April 2, 2013.
Congratulations Jason!

Jennifer Wayne to Appear on the Amazing Race!

 

We are very excited to announce that Platinum Pen's very own songwriter, Jennifer Wayne (John Wayne's granddaughter), will be appearing on the 22nd season of The Amazing Race! She will be on a team with Caroline Cutbirth, a direct descendant of Daniel Boone, her band-mate in Stealing Angels. Click Here to read an interview with Jen and Caroline, featured on the CBS website.

The Amazing Racce premiers February 17th on CBS, 8/7c. Be sure to tune in!