The Artist Development Network Congratulates Chet Blum

Written by Cathy Lemmon, President on Monday, March 8th, 2010

The Artist Development Network would like to congratulate Chet Blum for his talents and accomplishments as a song writer!
Chet came on board as a song writer client in 2009, and he’s an example of what all serious song writers should be doing…..Chet is always writing, always promoting his songs, networking with other writers and singers [...]

An Artist’s Drama in the Music Industry

Written by David Harper, A&R on Monday, February 8th, 2010

We humans are interesting creatures. Artists take intersting to a whole new level. And while we usually have an abundance of creativity, looks, talent, great singing voices, etc., we also share all the everyday, common human flaws that can be found in just about anyone.
Here’s a little ditty… about Jack and Diane. What a great [...]

ADN Artist Danika Kary Promotes Music with New Video!

Written by Cathy Lemmon, President on Monday, January 18th, 2010

The Artist Development Network artist, Danika Kary, is a 14-year-old future super star! We are so proud of her! She’s become quite a talented songwriter, and she’s an example of what it takes to make it in this competitive market….SELF-PROMOTING! Danika is getting music videos produced in her home town, to help promote her music. The major [...]

Have You Checked Your Ego Lately?

Written by David Harper, A&R on Monday, December 28th, 2009

Today I want to talk at you a little bit about ego. It’s something I know a little about. No one really gets to be my age without a few reality checks. I’ve lived proud. I’ve lived humble. The perfect place for most people, and me is somewhere in the middle, tilting towards humble.
In the [...]

Congrats to Songwriter Client for Great Patriotic Christmas Song!

Written by Cathy Lemmon, President on Monday, November 16th, 2009

LeeAnn Bone and her husband came to Nashville last year to co-write with some of the Artist Development Network’s seasoned songwriters. LeeAnn was inspired to write this patriotic song, “Home For Christmas,” due to the current conflict in the Middle East and living in a Military community.
So many heroes have gone without knowing our appreciation [...]

Suiting the Record Label, Keeping the Artist’s Creativity

Written by Adam Nergenah, ADN Journalist on Monday, November 9th, 2009

Are you a suit or a poet? I’d like to think of myself as a poet when I can be, but a suit when I have to be. Deep down, I want to be a poet, or one of those starving artists so dedicated to the craft of creating material with artistic integrity that I [...]