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By Miriam DeYoung
We’re just two weeks out from December, and you know what that means - it’s officially holiday season!! Or at least so we think so here at Olivia Management, our Christmas tree has been up for over a week now. To get in the holiday spirit, we’ve put together a Holly Jolly OM Holiday Playlist packed full of holiday music our full time and consulting clients have put out over the years. Originals and covers alike, our OM artists are excited to help usher in the joy this year!
by Lauren Campbell
A new year calls for a new style, and OM artists' merch has got you covered—and what better way to show off the new you than by representing the new sounds and lyrics you love?
Like their music, each OM artist’s merch reflects their style. You can choose from pop artist Alex Blue’s cozy, minimalistic sweats to Ruthie Collins’s warm-toned graphic tees to perfectly depict your new styles and musical interests.
For fans of Jill Andrews's dreamy, angelic vocals with a down-to-earth Americana feel, the best-selling little red's revenge navy t-shirt may be your go-to top for a Saturday.
The musical stylings of bedroom pop artist Alex Blue are "So Good" and will make you want to drink coffee in bed on a lazy Saturday. To complete the experience, check out Alex Blue’s 'If You Are Changing, Congratulations' navy crewneck for the perfect cozy look. If you are up for some errands around noon, try on the Alex Blue Corduroy Hat (which is now on sale) and slip your essentials in the Alex Blue Font Eco Tote Bag.
Singer-songwriter Ruthie Collins's lyrics are pure Americana with west coast imagery. She sings about Dallas, Joshua Tree and Tennessee—and these places muted, warm colors are represented in the earthiness of the Ruthie Navy Logo Tee. Elevate your outfit with the ultra-versatile 'Wish You Were Here' Bandana for a subtly stylish western look.
Soft, warm and bright: these sensory images may appear in your mind as you listen to breezy stylings of Hush Kids—or when viewing their graphic designs, like this Hush Kids Oasis T-Shirt.
For more information about which merchandise is best for you, check out each artist’s name link for their websites or check them out on Spotify, Apple Music, or your preferred streaming platform.
If you're feeling festive, you should check out our “A Very OM Christmas” playlist on Spotify! We've added all of our artists' holiday songs to create the perfect winter playlist. Listen below to get in the holiday spirit!
This summer, our artists Alex Blue, Hush Kids, and ZG Smith recorded some awesome videos with Sonofi, previously known as Matter Music. Their YouTube show “Mix It Up” combines music and drinking as a way of getting to know some Nashville artists and bartenders. This episode was filmed at Never Never. To quote Sonofi, “Grab your drink of choice, pull up a seat at the bar, and get ready to hear some of your new favorite voices in music.”
The Hush Kids Weatherman vinyls are hot off the presses and they arrived at our office just last week. They look and sound absolutely beautiful, as we knew they would. Get yourself or your loved ones a Weatherman vinyl today to bring a little magic to your record player.
Saved by a Song by Mary Gauthier is a must-read for writers of all kinds. Check out her website for deals where you can bundle Mary’s book with a “Saved by a Song T-Shirt” or a CD of one of Mary’s legendary albums.
Let’s keep Jill writing sad songs! You can contribute to the cause by buying a “Keep Jill Andrews Sad” t-shirt. Grab one of these tees for the Jill Andrews fan in your life.
Looking for a gift for the kids in your life? Look no further than Street Corner Symphony’s new kids album, Jukebox. This CD is jam packed with songs that are fun for the whole family.
The Wish You Were Here Bandana is one of our absolute favorite merch items by Ruthie Collins. The design is just gorgeous, and the material is so soft. Get one for the stylish Ruthie fan in your life.
Keep your loved ones warm this winter by buying them an Alex Blue organic ribbed beanie. This hat is ridiculously comfortable. Trust us on this one.
The “Trying” Poster by the Sewing Club is perfect for any poster wall. The art and the colors are so charming. Show some support for TSC today by buying one for yourself!
Head on over to Backslide Vintage in East Nashville this Small Business Saturday to shop for some cool finds! You never know what vintage awesomeness you could uncover at Backslide.
For your Tennessee loved ones, check out Friendly Arctic’s Tennessee State Parks Collection. The art on these items is stunning, and it’s all designed by the Friendly Arctic team!
by: Cole Bishop
Halloween has just come to an end and we are now officially moving into the holiday season. Here at OM, the holiday spirit is already in the air with our Christmas tree standing tall in the office while our newly repaired SONOS speaker (after many hours of hard work fixing) plays the new Christmas music of our amazing artists! We’re excited to share with you some of the new shows and projects that our artists have going on for the holiday season!
Hush Kids
Hush Kids has already released two Christmas singles over this past month! Be sure to check out their fantastic versions of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and “It’s Christmas” on all streaming platforms!
Jill Andrews
Jill is going on her first ever tour of the UK this month! She’ll be playing at a new venue almost every day in Glasgow, Manchester, London, Birmingham, and many more great cities from November 4th until November 19th. Be sure to snag a ticket before it’s too late! Get your tickets here!
The Sewing Club
NEW RELEASE ALERT! The Sewing Club will be releasing “Hard Candy Christmas” on November 11th. We’re so excited for you all to hear this amazing song! Stay tuned on their socials here!
Street Corner Symphony
We’re also pumped to say that Street Corner Symphony will be playing at Franklin Theater on December 20th! We know they’re going to put on a great show and we hope you all get a chance to make it! Ticket link here!
We hope you all get a chance to enjoy all of the cool things that our artists are doing this holiday season!
by Jacob Welsch
Here at Olivia Management, there are three things we love more than anything. Good music, Good people, and most importantly- Good food. We often find ourselves exploring Nashville’s finest eateries but wish there was some way we knew exactly what to listen to while satisfying our cravings.
After further investigation and finding what paired best with Nashville’s most popular spots; we have made it easy for you to take the day for yourself, plug in your headphones, and munch munch crunch crunch! Follow along as we show you what songs by our artists will pair best with the top restaurants in Music City.
To start us off, Picture this: It’s Tuesday Morning. You decide instead of working from home today, you’re going out of your comfort shell and getting work done at Milk & Honey. What are you ordering? Nova Lox Bagel. What are you listening too? Morning is Made by Hush Kids. The perfect start to the day.
As the afternoon comes and you’re ready for lunch, not only do you need the perfect sandwich or burger combo, but you also need that perfect song to keep you going and energized. The Sewing Club is offering you just this. “Trying” is the perfect afternoon pump up paired with The Legend Sandwich.
Entertain us one again if you will. It’s a rainy Friday evening and after the long week you just had, you want nothing more than to order takeout and sit on the couch with a glass of wine and some Italian food. We believe that a bowl of Chitarra al Pomodoro pairs perfectly with your favorite white wine and Alex Blue’s cover of Landslide.
For dessert, Cafe Intermezzo is bringing the cake and Peter Groenwald is bringing the tunes. Red Velvet Torte and “Hold onto My Hand.” That’s it.
Lastly, always a fan favorite- Dino’s. Dino’s is a Nashville classic and we believe that Smooth Hound Smith is your best bet when it comes to your late night feasting with the besties at one in the morning.
At Olivia Management, we hope that you are able to not only enjoy some quality food, but some of our favorite songs to go with these bites and the people you love. We also believe it is important to explore locally owned restaurants and upcoming artist to not only achieve full stomachs, but also full ears, and full hearts.
by Juils Cervizzi
Although AmericanaFest has been happening in Nashville for the past 22 years, Olivia Management has hosted an official event for the past three! Last night kicked off the beginning of the festival and showcased almost all of OM’s amazing artists! Let’s take a look at how it went!
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Jeremy Lister, from Street Corner Symphony, started us off with a beautiful acoustic set and even took song requests from the audience!
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Next up was Lauren Balthrop! She has toured with notable artists like Sara Bareilles and recorded a record with Olivia Management’s very own record label, Olivia Records. She started off with an acoustic song and followed with two songs on electric!
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Next was Madeleine Kelson! She performed an amazing set with really cool song concepts. Madeleine has also made a record with Olivia Records!
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Next was Derek Webb! Derek was extremely open with the audience when sharing the stories behind his songs and powerful lyrics.
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Next we had both individual and group performances from the members of Hush Kids, Jill Andrews and Peter Groenwald! Both artist’s individual sets were breathtaking and unique. When the powerful duo came together to play, it created an atmosphere that kept the whole audience mesmerized!
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Next was ZG Smith! He showed off his guitar talents and soothing voice while playing songs featured on his upcoming EP.
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Lastly, to finish off the night was The Sewing Club! They gave a chill modern vibe as they played their extremely catchy and emotional songs.
by Madison Moll
We love Hush Kids and we love to see fans share their love of their tracks by creating and performing their own spins on them! Here are some of our favorite Hush Kids covers from some super awesome fans. Check it out!
Nashville Singer-songwriter Jacob McCoy invites his friend, Langley Burton, to cover this amazing Hush Kids tune!
Acoustic vocal duo “The Huixqui Sisters” giving us beautiful harmonies in their rendition of “Morning Is Made” by Hush Kids!
Charlotte vocalist Kyle Simmons and his wonderfully colorful cover of “All My Love” by Hush Kids!
These sisters covered the Hush Kids tune “Wake Up” and provided such a beautiful performance!
Rounding us out on our favorite Hush Kids cover is drummer Max adding a “simple groove” to the Hush Kids track “Oasis”!
Thank you to these wonderful musicians and fans for their beautiful takes on some popular Hush Kids melodies! Be sure to check them out and also listen to Hush Kids newest single “Weatherman” out everywhere now!
by Kaila Divak
Hello, hello! I’ve put together a playlist of my favorite Christmas songs to fuel your gift wrapping and cookie baking this holiday season. These are some I’ve got some classics and some newer tunes in there, as well. Shameless Christmas music listening is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season, and I hope you enjoy these songs as much as I do. Happy Holidays!
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by Madeleine Kelson
Somehow, it has been around two years since Hush Kids released their debut album. If you have already listened to it at least 100 times like I have, consider this blog post a really good excuse to listen to it for the 101st time. If you haven’t heard it yet… well, what are you waiting for? It’s full of chill songs, beautiful harmonies, an occasional banjo, and lots of good vibes. I know what you’re thinking - why should you, a person with really great taste in music, trust my opinion? The good news is, you don’t have to! Billboard debuted their single, “What’s Your Hurry,” so you can take their word for it instead.
Hush Kids, an album by Hush Kids on Spotify
by Madeleine Kelson
Hey there friends and fans of Olivia Management! The world can be a pretty stressful place these days. With so many things to worry about, we all deserve a moment to just slow down and relax. With that in mind, I decided it was time to update my OM Chill Songs playlist from last summer. The new and improved playlist is longer and chiller than ever before. It is the perfect soundtrack to your walk around the neighborhood, the aimless drive you take to kill time, or even as a musical interlude for the time between dinner and your nightly Netflix binge. Whatever the occasion, turn on some of your favorite OM songs, and chill.
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by Kennady Newsome
November is coming to an end and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While I’m excited to spend time with family, eat way too much food, and drain my bank account while shopping on Black Friday… I am even more excited for CHRISTMAS! I love the decorations, the movies, the weather, the holiday Starbucks drinks - and most importantly, the music! I’m known for spinning Loretta Lynn’s 1966 release of “Country Christmas” album on vinyl the entire month of December. However, with a five hour car ride through to Appalachian mountains to get to my hometown in eastern Kentucky before I can participate in all the holiday festivities, I have had to resort to Spotify playlists to keep me in the spirit during my road trips. I just can’t get on board with listening to old albums without the pops and clicks of a pressed record. So here you see, I have created a playlist full of modern-day versions of some Christmas classics and some Christmas originals by our artists at Olivia Management to share with you for your holiday travels.
I hope you enjoy and have a Happy Thanksgiving to you from all of us at OM!
This summer, I have had the pleasure of getting to know a handful of new artists, in a genre that I don’t find myself listening to as often. Nonetheless, I have still enjoyed this adventure, and I wanted to the share the songs that have stuck out to me during my time here. It’s always hard to pick a favorite song from an artist, so really, a more accurate title would be “the ones I’m digging right now”.
“Dog in a Manger” - Smooth Hound Smith
Whenever I fall into one of those “roots rock” or folk moods, I will definitely be going back to this song and the rest of Smooth Hound Smith’s discography. Seriously, this is so good.
“S.H.a.M.E.” - Matthew Mayfield
As someone who tends more towards rock music than any other genre, I really appreciate Matthew Mayfield’s style. His whole album Gun Shy is fantastic, but I definitely love his song “S.H.a.M.E.” for its depth, relatability, and its message of hope. I’m also a big fan of using strings in guitar heavy songs. (Also, sidenote: I LOVE Matthew’s cover of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” on YouTube)
“Tell That Devil” - Jill Andrews
My true favorite Jill Andrews song is one that has yet to be released (shhh), but since I can’t tell you about that, my other favorite is “Tell That Devil”. I love it’s upbeat vibe and it’s eerie sensibilities.
“Good As New” - Jenn Grinels
I absolutely love the bouncy, jazzy vibe of this song. I wish there were more artists who brought this kind of vibe to their music, no matter the genre. This song reminds me of an artist I used to listen to a lot when I was younger, Francesca Battistelli.
“The Spirit vs. The Kick Drum” - Derek Webb
This song has a nice groove with an important message. In this song Derek draws a distinction between authentic faith and a faith built on feelings that ultimately don’t last. If you’re a little confused, that’s totally okay. If you want to know more, you can check this blog post which breaks down the song.
“Talking to Myself” - Hush Kids
As someone who prefers uptempo songs, this Hush Kids tune is especially enjoyable for me. I love the background vocals in this song, and how they help make it memorable for me.
“Me and Emmylou” - Ruthie Collins
Who doesn’t love a good song of confidence and empowerment? “She thinks she’s the queen of some Mexican desert”. What a lyric!
“Azalea” - Lydia Luce
Last but certainly not least, “Azalea” by Lydia Luce is an excellent track. I love the combination of the heavy, distorted guitar and the strings. Lydia’s thick, strong vocals also fit the whole vibe of this song. Catch her live in the next few Wednesdays at The 5 Spot in Nashville, TN. (BTW, Lydia looks exquisite in this video)
I hope this list helps you find your new favorite artist! These are my personal picks, and I’m sure others in the office have different songs they like best. Be on the lookout for new music from each of our artist. First up: Smooth Hound Smith’s new album coming August 9th!
