It is with deep sorrow and much regret that we must tell you that Jim Tract, co-founder of Adroit Records, died February 17, 2012 at 7:45 AM.
After a wonderful trip to Rome, he returned to find he had stage 4 Pancreatic cancer which took his life just 22 days later. He was blessed to have had his children with him throughout the night before he passed. Plans for a memorial service will be announced soon.
In the meantime, please visit a site dedicated to Jim, to get updated announcements, post journal entries, memories and wishes you would like to share. In lieu of flowers or other gifts, Jim asked that donations be made to support the Caring Bridge website and/or to feed hungry children.
ADROIT RECORDS’ Cheley Tackett named International Acoustic Music Awards Best Female Artist finalist 7th annual independent americana music award
Click to hear "Trainwreck"
NOW AVAILABLE Cheley Tackett and her Speakeasy band LIVE VIDEO in HD
NEW COMPILATION CD NOW AVAILABLE
SAMPLE SONG: “MEMPHIS”
Adroit Records has released "The Nashville American Storytellers Collection" containing three #1 songs, five award winning songwriters, as well as, new and upcoming songwriters you will want to know about. Available now, just click on the cover.
Value Priced EP's
SAMPLE SONG: “WALKAWAY JOE”
Adroit Records "Value Priced" line makes it more affordable to experience the excellence of their hit and award winning singer/ songwriters. Click on covers to learn more.
SAMPLE SONG: “COME OUT VIRGINIA”
VIDEO COLLECTION DVD
Experience Adroit Records singer/songwriters live from the world famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN. To learn more just click on the cover.
Music City Connection and Sirius|XM “Heroes Behind The Hits” featured Lisa Carver, Craig Monday and Brendan Mckinney hosted by Harry Stinson, September 20, 2011. Broadcast dates to be announced.
adroit: meaning skillful and adept under pressing conditions
“Inside Music Row” is country music’s latest entertainment news program that each week dives into the topics viewers want to see with features on artists and people behind the scenes making country music what it is today. Click here for Inside Music Row’s website.
Discover a world of Nashville SINGER/songwriting ARTISTS on Adroit Records TODAY
At Adroit Records, we realize that some of the best music being created on a daily basis is not considered commercially viable and therefore is unavailable to the general public. We believe that music lovers should be provided with an opportunity to experience a broader spectrum of music.
Second Harvest Food Bank Benefits
Adroit Records recently presented live shows at Douglas Corner Cafe, and the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville to benefit hungry children through the Second Harvest Food Bank. Cheley Tackett and her Speakeasy Band, Lisa Carver, Harry Stinson, Craig Monday and Brendan McKinney donated their services. "We collected 83 pounds of food and enough cash to provide 3,200 meals,” reported label president Jim Tract. It was a pretty big return for a minimal effort. All of us here at Adroit encourage you to take action in your community and do something to help children who go to bed at night hungry, through no fault of there own."
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends and Fans, In order to make what I believe to be very special music available to a discerning audience who appreciates the art and craft of songwriting as much as I do, we are introducing our “Value Priced Series” of EP's. I realize the economic conditions are prohibitive when it comes to gambling on new music, which is why we are introducing this line of affordable EP's and CD's. We are so proud of our product and our writers, and so sure you will find something special that will touch your soul, I’m personally offering a money back guarantee on all purchases. When I go into the studio, I go with the consciousness of creating art, and not dumbing down our product to try and fill a spot on any of the current charts. We appreciate your support, and look forward to providing music for the soul, long into the future.
Sincerely, James C. Tract, President Adroit Records
Adroit RECORDING artists come together to support the ALS Association
Harry Stinson, Jim Tract, Tim Boylan, Lisa Carver, Cheley Tackett, Vince Melamed, Craig Monday in support of ALS Association (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Click here to view video of ALS Benefit.
“I remember hearing Trisha Yearwood and Don Henley singing ”Walkaway Joe and wondering who wrote that gem? Then I realized it was one of my best friends” Listening to Vince Melamed singing his own material...essential.” J.D. Souther Click here for more information.
The Long Awaited Lisa Carver Project like you have never heard her before
Listen to “Whiskey And A Gun”
Carver is one of the most respected and revered writers in Nashville...a storyteller who breathes life in and out of the characters that inhabit her songs of love, heartache, cheating and murder.
NASA astronaut and musician Cady Coleman was determined to take her flute with her when she went orbiting on the international space station. When it came time to broadcast from outer space, Cady showed she had excellent musical taste by choosing McKinney’s “Get Yourself Paroled,” the first single from his new CD on Adroit Records entitled “Best They Can.” Click here to view this celestial broadcast.
Philadelphia-born McKinney has toured throughout the US and Europe piercing the international music scene with his Americana tunes fused with blues and country.
Click to hear the new single
CRAIG BICKHARDT COMES TO ADROIT
Listen to "In Between Dances"
Nothing compares to the songwriters version! “In Between Dances” a #1 hit for Pam Tillis is now available for the first time performed by renowned songwriter/artist Craig Bickhardt on “The Nashville Americana Storytellers Collection.” Click here to listen or purchase this recording.
“WILD ANGELS” BY HARRY STINSON
Listen to "Wild Angels"
Adroit Records announces another songwriter exclusive on "The Nashville Americana Storytellers Collection." "Wild Angels" by one of the co-writers of the number one hit made famous by Martina McBride. Click here to listen or purchase this recording.
Harry Stinson met with hundreds of fans to sign autographs and pictures at the 2010 CMA Fanfest. "Thanks to everyone who lined up to say hello. We had a great time meeting you all."
On July 25, 2009 Vince Melamed was honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville by being invited to perform at their Songwriter Series. The program was recorded for inclusion in the Country Music Hall of Fame's Frist Library and Archive.
