ole ‘To the Topline’ Challenge In Association With PenUp Crowns First Winner Of Single-Song Publishing Deal

In the wake of the enthusiastically-greeted U.S. debut of ole’s Hitsville event at NSAI’s Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival in Nashville, ole has joined forces with the prestigious PenUp Songwriter Network in L.A. to introduce the ole “To the Topline” Challenge to the next wave of talented young pop/urban songwriters and producers.

ole Administrates Songs On Diamond Rio Grammy-Winning Album The Reason

For Diamond Rio, their album The Reason, for which ole administrates their co-writes on this record, has produced a number of firsts not the least of which is their first Grammy win after having received 14 nominations over the years.

ole Writer Matt Nolen Contributes to Eric Paslay EMI Debut Album

Versatile ole writer Matt Nolen has two songs on the eagerly-awaited debut album by EMI Records Nashville artist Eric Paslay: “Keep On Fallin’” and “All or Nothing,” a co-write with Paslay and Skip Black. The album is scheduled for a fall 2011 release but Paslay should have a single at radio by the end of the summer.

Randy Travis cuts Roger Springer song "T.I.M.E." as a duet with Josh Turner

The long-awaited duet album from Randy Travis celebrating the 25th anniversary of his career is due out on June 7, 2011 with a star-studded line-up of guest performers and a song from the ole catalog that has been in demand from the moment it was created. "T.I.M.E.," written by ole's Roger Springer and co-writer Tim Menzie, is set to be heard as a duet with Josh Turner with whom Travis has toured extensively in the past. The Warner Bros. Records release, Anniversary Celebration, will also include guests Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Don Henley, Alan Jackson, Jamey Johnson, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Kristin Chenoweth.

ole Writer Ryan Tyndell Has Two Cuts on Upcoming Eric Church Album Including Key Song ‘Springsteen’

Songwriter Ryan Tyndell, who is just approaching his second year with ole, has two cuts on Eric Church’s next album including “Springsteen” and “Keep on Looking.” Interestingly enough, “Springsteen” was written last November when ole rented a bus for the weekend for his use as an on-the-road writer’s studio as the idea for the ole bus, which is today a reality, was being discussed. Tyndell has also been somewhat of the core writer with Charlie Worsham on Worsham’s upcoming album, which it is hoped will be released to coincide with his tour dates with Taylor Swift in September. Tyndell and Worsham had been writing together prior to signing with ole and that has developed into a promising collaboration.

ole Writer Chris Wallin Loud and ‘Proud’ With Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins

ole Writer Chris Wallin is feeling the love for his song “Just Proud To Be Here,” which has not only been recorded by Mongomery Gentry but is also one of two cuts from Wallin on the new Trace Adkins album. The other song is a co-write with ole/Roots Three writer Bruce Wallace titled “Damn You Bubba.” “Bubba” is coincidentally the nickname of Adkins’ younger brother and word is that they are planning a video which will feature a guest appearance by “Bubba” Adkins.

ole-Affiliated Writer Jimmy Yeary Back On the Charts With Heidi Newfield Single

ole-affiliated writer Jimmy Yeary continues to hold a hot hand. After getting his first number one song with the Rascal Flatts single “Why Wait” earlier this year, Heidi Newfield has begun her chart-climb with the Yeary co-write “Stay Up Late.” The Curb Records single, co-written by Sonya Isaacs and Ben Hayslip, is in Top 50 territory on the Billboard chart after just a couple of weeks of release. Yeary had previously followed up the chart-topping success of “Why Wait” with the Martina McBride cut “I’m Gonna Love You Through It,” also a co-write with Sonya Isaacs and Ben Hayslip, which is on her upcoming album.

ole’s Monty Powell Has Two More Cuts With Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum has cut two Monty Powell songs: “You Just Never Knew” and “As You Turn Away” for their upcoming third album which, according to Charles Kelley of the group, is well on its way to completion. Powell has two cuts: “Stars Tonight” and “If I Knew Then” on Lady A’s triple-platinum second album, Need You Now.

Ziggy Marley Promotes Marijuanaman Graphic Novel, Anticipates Release of New Album, Wild and Free in June

Five-time Grammy Award-winner Ziggy Marley, who signed a Canadian sub-publishing deal with ole late last year, has once again expanded his field of endeavor. This time the eldest son of Rita Marley and Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley, the legendary roots reggae artist, is one of a trio of creative artists who collaborated on the recently-released hardcover graphic novel titled Marijuanaman from Image Comics. His upcoming new album Wild and Free is to be released on June 14.

ole Writer Charlie Worsham Preps for Debut Album and Taylor Swift Tour Dates

ole writer Charlie Worsham is living through some exciting times career-wise these days with his debut album currently in pre-production and the recent announcement that he will be opening for Taylor Swift on a number of her Speak Now North American Tour concert dates in the fall. He was wrapping up an extended writing session in Nashville when we caught up with him for a chat.

ole Introduces Conductor System To Increase Efficiency of Publishing Admin

In a move designed to place ole at the forefront of efficiency in the administration of music publishing, ole is introducing new technology called Conductor. The innovative, custom-built system enables faster royalty processing and automates the creation of ole’s detailed variance analysis reports.

Last Gang/ole’s Lindi Ortega Lets Her Little Red Boots Do the Walking

Toronto-based Last Gang/ole singer/songwriter Lindi Ortega played a showcase at SXSW in Austin, Texas and spent some time in Los Angeles recently as she anticipates the June 7, 2011 worldwide release of her debut album Little Red Boots on Last Gang Records. She made a number of promotional appearances including a guest spot on the Hunnypot Radio Show at The Libertine in West Hollywood and at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles. Ortega also did a rather entertaining interview with Michele Reverte of LAist.com during which she provided some insights into her songwriting influences and inspirations and talked about the evolution of her music. She reckons it has evolved quite a bit.

Roots Three/ole Set To Party Like It’s ‘1929’ With Tara Oram Release

Topping the news from Roots Three/ole this month is the Canadian chart success of singles from Emerson Drive and Gomie as well as the current release of the Tara Oram single & video titled “1929” from her forthcoming sophomore album, Revival, which is being recorded at Factory Studios in Vancouver with John Ellis (Ridley Bent, Dustin Bentall) producing. The album is scheduled for a release later this summer. The video for “1929,” a co-write of Kent Agee, Kaci Bolls and Josh Rush, was shot by Margaret Malandruccolo (Dwight Yoakam, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Terri Clark) on Sycamore Cove Beach in California and had its debut on CMT Canada on Easter weekend following the Chevrolet Cross Canada Countdown, which Oram co-hosted with CMT’s Casey Clarke.

ole Worldwide TV Admin Pact Still Strong As Nelvana Celebrates 40th Year As A World-Leader in Children’s Animated Content

In 2005, as ole opened its doors for business, one of the first major agreements the company ratified was with Nelvana Limited, owned by Corus Entertainment, a Canadian-based media and entertainment company, to globally collect and administer the music from the company’s sizeable catalog as well as future productions. The pact also encompassed ole’s music licensing role in traditional distribution streams and any similar streams involving emerging technologies.

ole Well-Represented at ACM Awards in Las Vegas

ole copyrights were well-represented with many of the winners and nominees at the 46th annual Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs) held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and televised on the CBS Television Network in early April.

ole State of the Company Meetings in Nashville Held At A Time of Country Chart Success

ole held its State of the Company meetings and dinner in Nashville in early April during which ole CEO/Chairman Robert Ott, ole President Michael McCarty and Nashville staff and writers gathered to discuss 2010 and 2011 initiatives and recap first quarter 2011 successes on the charts, which have been numerous.

At Strengholt, ‘Mega-Collaboration’ between Showtek and DJ Tiesto

Strengholt Music Group, the Netherlands-based, international media and entertainment company, with which ole concluded a multi-year North American sub-publishing deal in September of last year, has reason to be excited about some of the current developments with their songwriting roster.

ole’s David Weitzman Meets ‘The Governator’ At MIPTV in Cannes

ole’s Director, Business Development David Weitzman was in Cannes, France earlier this month taking care of business at MIPTV, “The World’s Entertainment Content Market,” when he ran into former California Governor Arnold Schwarzennegger who was in town to promote his multi-platform project The Governator, which includes a 3D feature film, an animated TV series, a comic book and Internet programming. He also received the Légion d’Honneur on the first day of the proceedings.

Various Bucks/ole Cues In the Film, Mordecai Richler: The Last of the Wild West

Bucks/ole have a number of cues in the film Mordecai Richler, The Last of the Wild Jews including Paradise Lake Coda, written by Stanley Myers (Bucks) background vocal, instrumental; Magenta Mood, written by Stanley Myers (Bucks); and Paradise Lake Firm written by Stanley Myers (Bucks)

Just Dance 2 Video Game Includes Three BMG-RM/ole Syncs

A number of BMG-RM/ole songs included with the Just Dance 2 video game including lyrics on print packaging, promo packaging and within social networking, The songs include “Toxic,” written by C. Dennis/H. Jonbach/C. Karlsson/P. Winnberg (BMG Rights Management) and performed by Britney Spears; “Soul Bossa Nova,” written by Quincy Jones (BMG Rights Management) performed by Quincy Jones and “Viva Las Vegas,” written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (BMG Rights Management) and performed by Elvis Presley.

Ryan Thomas joined ole's Administration Department in the role of Account Manager, TV & Film

Ryan Thomas joined ole's Administration Department in the role of Account Manager, TV & Film in January of this year and in the process found himself in a position that was tailor-made for his unique talents, interests and experience. Based in the Toronto office, Ryan will manage all aspects of copyright administration, as well as royalty collections for a selection of ole's TV and film clients. He will also play a crucial role in maintaining ole's excellent client customer service by maximizing client royalty collections through effective cue sheet and title registrations, as well as extensive revenue and royalty analysis.

Each month we feature the top ten songs in the ole catalogue as selected by one of the staff in our creative group. Here are the Top 10 picks from Kele Currier

ole /ASCAP in The Big Apple

ole were delighted to work once again with ASCAP as the sponsor of the Thursday night Networking Party at the ASCAP New York Sessions. Said Senior Dr Brand Management, Connie McNaughton, “We value the opportunity to be involved in this event with ASCAP and to support a networking opportunity where Industry professionals and fellow songwriters can mix and mingle. ole is well-known in the music industry for building community-based, international creative events, mentoring their songwriters and generating hit songs. We hope that all attendees have an awesome time!”

ole Address Changes May 16, 2011

Please be advised that effective Monday, May 16, 2011 the address for ole’s head office in Toronto will be changed to: 266 King Street West, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1H8, Canada. Note: All phone and fax numbers will remain the same.

ole’s Gilles Godard Participates in BMI-hosted Town Hall Meeting on Future Challenges for Performing Rights

ole’s Chief Creative Officer Gilles Godard took part in a BMI-hosted Town Hall meeting at its Music Row office recently, during which FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell and Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee’s 7th congressional district, discussed the impact of intellectual property, net neutrality, and the ever-changing landscape of technology on performing rights.