New record label Bleve Records reports that it has stopped promotion of its debut single by Trace Adkins and Ronnie Milsap called ”My First Ride” following a cease and desist order from Capitol Records Nashville. The song was scheduled to be part of a multi-artist compilation album with a targeted release date of November 1.A statement from Bleve on Wednesday the 16th said, “Capitol Records has threatened legal action if Bleve Records does not immediately halt any further publicity or sales of ‘My First Ride.’” This is following the cancellation of a single release party that was scheduled this week as well.
Mickey Milam, Bleve Entertainment President and CEO, says, “Trace was gracious enough to sing on this single, not only as a favor to his good friend Ronnie Milsap, but also because he believes in our cause,“ says Milam. “I just don’t understand Capitol’s reaction.”
The album was to be a fundraiser for police and firemen disaster relief funds.
It looks as if this charity initiative was met with the unfortunate and harsh big-label realities of artist release schedules and exclusive recording agreements.
This is no way to treat a legend like Ronnie Milsap and his friend, Trace Adkins who were only trying to replenish the disaster fund for the police and fire departments whose funds have been depleted during this tough economic time. Capitol could do the right thing and offer to donate their portion that they think they should have to the cause as well. However, there is not much help for Greed and that's all this is about - not helping your fellowman but how much more money one can put in their own pocket. God Bless You Ronnie and Trace - you are right in what you were trying to do.
ReplyDeleteM. A. Eubank
Ft Worth, TX
We have not heard the last of this great tune and these two great people, and this great cause.
ReplyDeleteI believe in you Ronnie and Trace
B.C.
Missouri
I think this is so outrageous. This is for charity. What is the matter with Capitol? I think Capitol's greed is showing. What an awful way to treat Ronnie and Trace and take the money away from a worthy cause. I am very angry.
ReplyDeleteWell that doesn't suprise me at all. I mean the word Capitol kind of says it all. It's all about capitol or MONEY. Always has been. Well, Capitol Records is just living up to their name. Boo to CR. God Bless Trace and Ronnie!! CR "could" do the right thing so we will see what their final stance will be.
ReplyDeleteThis does not surprise me. When Travis Tritt put out his last album Nashville refused to play his songs. Mark Chesnutt the same thiing. There are others as well. I know this is mostly about greed but I have to wonder if this charity and this song was all Trace Adkins doing if this would not have been worked out.
ReplyDeleteNashville has gone so POP in some instances that there is no Country to be heard in the songs.
Nashville needs to stop thinking people past their twenties don't buy music for themselves.
I hope this charity has done well and will keep bringing in money despite the greed of the labels and the ignorance of them.
Soon enough Country won't be any different from pure Pop. The more Pop allowed the less country is heard. Screw Nashville and the greedy assholes running it.