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.
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