Congrats to UK singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph and BBC Radio’s Stewart Henderson on their first duo tour in Canada! They will be performing their popular show in venues across Ontario in a tour supporting the work of World Vision Canada.

And because of my affiliation with World Vision Canada, you can go to any of their Canadian shows as a World Vision guest! Read more…

Great news for the band KURTIS, one of Tom’s “guinea pig” bands at Bootcamp last fall: the group has made it to the semi-finals in the Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival Battle of the Bands!

Winners of the final online voting process get to play the BamaJam Festival stage, and will have the opportunity to produce a song with award-winning producer James Stroud.

“Tom Jackson helped us turn a corner, and we have taken our live show to new levels since working with him,” says band leader Brian Curtis. “We credit Tom and his live stage producing as a large reason in getting us where we are now.”

Check out this video of the Bootcamp, and see clips of Tom working with the band:

If you would like to help KURTIS’ career reach yet another level towards success, go to the BamaJam website and cast your vote.

The Tom Jackson team wishes KURTIS the best of luck, and we look forward to working with the band on their live show in the future!

Congrats to Junkyard Poets, a six piece rock band out of Alberta, Canada, on landing an opening spot for the western leg of the latest Newsboys tour!

Fronted by award winning songwriter Jared Salte, the band played in front of crowds in Edmonton (April 18), Calgary (April 19), Saskatoon (April 21), Winnipeg (April 22), Fargo (April 23), and Bismark (April 24).

To help kick off their tour with Newsboys, Junkyard Poets also debuted the video directed by Luke Schenk for their song “Fly Away.”

Tom Jackson wishes the band all the best and looks forward to working with them again on their live show!

Congratulations to Sidewalk Prophets, were named New Artist of the Year at the 41st Annual Dove Awards!

The band’s Dove award came on the heels of their No. 1 hit, “The Words I Would Say,” from their top-selling debut album, These Simple Truths.

Tom Jackson and Amy Wolter both look forward to spending more time working with the group on their live show!

Congratulations to top-selling Christian group Casting Crowns for being named Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards Wednesday night!

After scoring five consecutive Group of the Year titles, Casting Crowns said this honor was “extra special because the fans were voting.” Read more…

The 41st Annual Dove Awards were held in Nashville last night. Congratulations to Francesca Battistelli on walking away with Female Vocalist of the Year!

Francesca and her team also received a Dove for Short Form Music Video of the Year for her song “Free To Be Me.”

Both Tom Jackson and Amy Wolter, who have worked with Franny on her live show, wish her continued success as she heads out on her summer tour!

Congrats to artist Dorothy Savage on the release of her debut album “Glorious Mess!”

The launch party for the new recording took place on March 30 at the Red House in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee, where music history adorns every wall. Music industry, friends, NFL celebs, fun, food, and new music all came together to celebrate.

On hand for the party was Live Music Producer, Amy Wolter:

Best wishes in your onstage career, Dorothy – Amy looks forward to working with you even more on your live show!

Music trade association NARM (“National Association of Recording Merchandisers”) will honor Tom Silverman, the founder, chairman and CEO of Tommy Boy Entertainment, with its Independent Spirit Award at the Annual NARM Convention in Chicago on Monday, May 17.

The Independent Spirit Award was established in 2009 to recognize a music industry executive who embodies the spirit of new thinking, entrepreneurship and success in the industry.

Tom Silverman founded the legendary New Music Seminar, in which Tom Jackson recently participated.

NARM President Jim Donio says about Tom Silverman, “[He] has been a fierce and outspoken advocate for independent artists and labels and has inspired and educated with his creativity, business acumen and innovative ideas that have help shape and advance the industry.”

Congratulations on your recognition, Tom! After participating in the New Music Seminar, it is clear to everyone at Tom Jackson Productions why you have been chosen for this award!

A big congrats to Taylor Swift on her Grammy wins this week! Taylor received 4 of the awards, including the prestigious Album of the Year (Fearless). At age 20, Taylor is now the youngest musician to win Album of the Year.

Other category wins included Best Female Country Vocal Performance (White Horse), Best Country Song (White Horse), and Best Country Album (Fearless).

Taylor had received 8 Grammy nominations in total.

Not at all surprised by Taylor’s wins, Tom Jackson looks forward to hearing about more and more career success, as Taylor continues to build her audience by creating moments!

Kudos to Jason Crabb on winning this year’s Grammy for Best Southern/Country/Bluegrass Gospel Album!

Jason’s self-titled solo album was released last June and debuted at #1 on SoundScan’s Christian/Gospel Christian Retail chart.

The former lead singer for The Crabb Family, Jason was recently named one of the “Top 10 Artists To Watch in 2010” by Gospelmusicchannel.com, who stated, “…Jason Crabb is simply one of the most gifted singers in any genre.”

Having worked with The Crabb Family, Tom Jackson is glad to see Jason continuing the high level of musicality and captivating live shows that his family established years ago.

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