NARM Party Suites

MORE NARM SUITE MUSIC: The UMG and Sony Music suites at NARM last night were once again filled to capacity for live music, with both music companies showcasing new artists with upcoming releases. Gary Kelly introduced American Idol finalist 19/Interscope’s Haley Reinhart, who wowed the usually jaded crowd with an incredibly soulful set. She’s set to hit retail with her debut release 5/22. Literally across the hall was the Sony clan, with RCA’s Bob Anderson bringing in label priority, urban diva Elle Varner, who also tore the place up, getting huge love from the jam-packed room. Her debut release is set to hit this summer. Wind-up’s Jillette Johnson was the opening act, with a release skedded to hit sometime this year. The suites will surely be in full swing again tonight following the final Awards Dinner Party, where Katy Perry will receive the Artist of the Year award, with Lionel Richie garnering the Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement. (5/10p)