Kylie Sackley Signs With Deluge Music

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Pictured (L-R): Mark Friedman, President, Deluge Music; Kylie Sackley; Emily Dryburgh, Creative Director, Deluge Music; David Robkin, Managing Member, Deluge Music.

Kylie Sackley has signed a publishing deal with Deluge Music.

“I’ve been a huge fan of Kylie’s since she came to Nashville and was fortunate to also be a part of her first hit single with LeAnn Rimes “Nothing ‘Bout Love” and look forward to much success together going forward,” said Deluge Music president Mark Friedman.

Sackley has also had songs recorded by Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Alan Jackson, Faith Hill, and most recently co-wrote Walker Hayes’ chart-topper “You Broke Up With Me.”

“So excited to start this amazing new chapter with Deluge Music!” said Sackley.

ACM Announces Radio Awards Nominees

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The Academy of Country Music has announced the Radio Awards nominees for the 54th ACM Awards, including triple nominations for WYCD-FM in Detroit, Michigan, and KUZZ-FM in Bakersfield, California; and double nominations for KUBL-FM in Salt Lake City, Utah, WMIL-FM in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, WYCT-FM in Pensacola, Florida and KORA-FM in Bryan, Texas.

The Radio Awards are given out during the annual Radio Winners Reception which will be held on Saturday, April 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the day prior to the ACM Awards live telecast from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 8 p.m. ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. The full list of 54th ACM Awards nominations will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets for the 54th ACM Awards are available for purchase now at axs.com.

54th ACM Radio Awards nominees:

National On-Air Personality Of The Year (tie within category increased nominees):
Cody Alan (CMT After MidNite with Cody Alan)
Kix Brooks (American Country Countdown)
Darren Wilhite and Tim Wall ( Wilhite & Wall)
Lon Helton (Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton)
Tracy Lawrence (Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence)
Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase (The Crook & Chase Countdown)

On-Air Personality Of The Year – Major Market:
Chuck, Rachael & Grunwald in the Morning ( WYCD-FM; Detroit, MI)
Katie Neal (WNSH-FM; New York, NY)
The Rob + Holly Show (WYCD-FM; Detroit, MI)
Tanner in the Morning – Rob Tanner, Catherine Lane, Chris Allen, Captain Jim, and Mimi (WSOC-FM; Charlotte, NC)
Tracy Dixon, Guy David & Patrick Knight (KYGO-FM; Denver, CO)

On-Air Personality Of The Year – Large Market:
Jim, Deb & Kevin (WFMS-FM; Indianapolis, IN)
Lexi and Banks ( KUBL-FM; Salt Lake City, UT)
Q Morning Crew with Mike and Janie (WQDR-FM; Raleigh, NC )
Ridder, Scott and Shannen (WMIL-FM; Milwaukee, WI)
Tige & Daniel – Tige Rogers, Daniel Baker, and Mari Mueller (WSIX-FM; Nashville, TN)

On-Air Personality Of The Year – Medium Market:
Kenn McCloud (KUZZ-AM/FM; Bakersfield, CA)
Brent Michaels (KUZZ-AM/FM; Bakersfield, CA)
Mo & Styckman Show (WUSY-FM; Chattanooga, TN)
Roger, Julie and DJ Thee Trucker in the Morning (WPCV-FM; Lakeland, FL)
Tom & Becky (WBBS-FM; Syracuse, NY)

On-Air Personality Of The Year – Small Market:
Adam & Jen in the Morning (KIOK-FM; Richland, WA)
Brent Lane and Candy Cullerton (WYCT-FM; Pensacola, FL)
The Q Crew with Jason and Ashley on Q100.3 (KRWQ-FM; Medford, OR)
The Roger & Corliss Morning Show (KORA-FM; Bryan, TX)
Scotty & Catryna in the Morning (KCLR-FM; Columbia, MO)

Radio Station Of The Year – Major Market:
KKBQ-FM; Houston, TX
KNIX-FM; Phoenix, AZ
KPLX-FM; Dallas, TX
KSCS-FM; Dallas, TX
WYCD-FM; Detroit, MI

Radio Station Of The Year – Large Market:
KAJA-FM; San Antonio, TX
KUBL-FM; Salt Lake City, UT
WLHK-FM; Indianapolis, IN
WMIL-FM; Milwaukee, WI
WWKA-FM; Orlando, FL

Radio Station Of The Year – Medium Market:
KATM-FM; Stockton, CA
KUZZ-AM/FM; Bakersfield, CA
KXKT-FM; Omaha, NE
WHKO-FM; Dayton, OH
WIVK-FM; Knoxville, TN

Radio Station Of The Year – Small Market:
KHAY-FM; Ventura, CA
KKNU-FM; Eugene, OR
KORA-FM; Bryan, TX
WGSQ-FM; Cookeville, TN
WYCT-FM; Pensacola, FL

Chris Young To Kick Off Raised On Country Tour In May

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Chris Young is launching his Raised On Country Tour beginning May 16 in Alpharetta, GA. The first leg of the 2019 tour will visit 25 cities coast to coast through September. Special guest Chris Janson will also appear on the dates along with Dylan Scott, LOCASH and Jimmie Allen.

“Last year on the road was incredible and I’m crazy excited to get back out there with new music and the Raised On Country Tour, and to have Chris Janson, Dylan Scott, Jimmie Allen and Preston and Chris from LOCASH join me on tour,” said Young.

Tickets for the Raised On Country Tour 2019 go on sale beginning February 15. Fans can purchase tickets now for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket and additional dates will continue to roll out over the coming weeks. In addition, VIP packages will be available.

Chris Young’s Raised On Country Tour 2019* Dates:
May 16^^ Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
May 17^ Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
May 18^ Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
May 24^ Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
May 25^ Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
May 26^ Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
June 13^ Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
June 14^ Boston, MA – Xfinity Center
June 15^ Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre
June 21^ Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
June 22^ Philadelphia, PA – BB&T Pavilion
July 11+ St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 13+ Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
July 18# Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
July 19~ Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
July 20~ Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
August 8~ Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
August 9~ San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 10~ Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre
August 15+ Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
August 16+ Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion
August 17++ Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
August 22~ Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
August 23~ Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
August 24~ Burgettstown, PA – KeyBank Pavilion
September 12+ Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
September 13+ Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 14+ West Palm Beach, FL – Coral Sky Amphitheatre
*Dates subject to change, please check chrisyoungcountry.com for the latest information.
^^with special guest Dylan Scott
^with special guests Chris Janson and Dylan Scott
+with special guests Chris Janson and LOCASH
++with special guest LOCASH
#with special guest Chris Janson
~with special guests Chris Janson and Jimmie Allen

Tickets Available: MusicRow’s 8th Annual Rising Women On The Row

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MusicRow is set to honor six deserving businesswomen during its 2019 Rising Women on the Row ceremony on March 26, 2019, to again be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel. The event will recognize selected Nashville music industry professionals who have become substantial contributors and visionary leaders.

2019 Rising Women on the Row are Sandi Spika Borchetta (Big Machine Label Group, Sr. VP Creative), Janine Ebach (Curb|Word Music Publishing, VP), Kelly Janson (Manager, Kelly Janson Management), Meredith Jones (Creative Artists Agency, Agent), Lenore Kinder (Paradigm Talent Agency, Agent) and Jennifer Turnbow (NSAI, Sr. Director of Operations). To read more about the six women, visit MusicRow.com.

Amy Grant is the featured speaker at the Row breakfast. To read more about Grant, visit MusicRow.com.

The event’s presenting sponsors are City National Bank, Loeb & Loeb, and Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group.

Nominations are now closed for the 2019 Rising Women event. Past honorees are—2018: Faithe Dillman, Leslie DiPiero, Becky Gardenhire, Lynn Oliver-Cline, Annie Ortmeier, Janet Weir; 2017: Tatum Allsep, Kerri Edwards, Virginia Davis, Kella Farris, Laura Hutfless, Juli Newton-Griffith; 2016: Abbey Adams, Amanda Cates, Cris Lacy, Leslie Roberts, Risha Rodgers; 2015: Kele Currier, Tiffany Dunn, Dawn Gates, Jensen Sussman, Lou Taylor; 2014: Julie Boos, Caryl Healey, Ebie McFarland, Alicia Pruitt, Kelly Rich; 2013: Cyndi Forman, Cindy Hunt, Beth Laird, Cindy Mabe, Brandi Simms; 2012: Shannan Hatch, Mary Hilliard Harrington, Heather McBee, Denise Stevens, Carla Wallace.

Reserve Your Seat By Mar. 15

MusicRow‘s Rising Women on the Row event has sold out every year. To reserve your seat for the 8:30 a.m. breakfast, event, use the checkout form below until tickets close, March 15. Individual tickets may be seated together by emailing [email protected] after purchasing. Supporting Sponsorship Tables of 10 include premium seating and recognition in event materials (see below). Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Tickets: Individual Seats & Tables (drop-down menu)



Supporting Sponsorship Tables Include:

Table (10 seats) with priority location
Logo included on full-page ad in MusicRow‘s InCharge (April/May)
Logo included in event program
Logo included on MusicRow.com banner ad
Company included in MusicRow.com coverage

Nominations Open: MusicRow’s 8th Annual Rising Women On The Row

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MusicRow is set to honor six deserving businesswomen during its 2019 Rising Women on the Row ceremony on March 26, 2019, to again be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel. The event will recognize selected Nashville music industry professionals who have become substantial contributors and visionary leaders. The event’s presenting sponsors are City National Bank, Loeb & Loeb, and Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group.

Nominations for the 2019 Rising Women on the Row honorees are now being accepted and will close Feb. 19, 2019.

Submissions will be considered only through the official nomination process, which closes Feb. 19, 2019. Click to view MusicRow‘s official Rising Women nomination form. Candidates nominated in previous years will need to be resubmitted. Multiple nominations do not increase likelihood of being selected, but you may nominate as many individuals as you like with separate forms. Self-nominations are welcome.

The event’s 2019 speaker and performer, as well as honoree selections, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Past honorees are—2018: Faithe Dillman, Leslie DiPiero, Becky Gardenhire, Lynn Oliver-Cline, Annie Ortmeier, Janet Weir; 2017: Tatum Allsep, Kerri Edwards, Virginia Davis, Kella Farris, Laura Hutfless, Juli Newton-Griffith; 2016: Abbey Adams, Amanda Cates, Cris Lacy, Leslie Roberts, Risha Rodgers; 2015: Kele Currier, Tiffany Dunn, Dawn Gates, Jensen Sussman, Lou Taylor; 2014: Julie Boos, Caryl Healey, Ebie McFarland, Alicia Pruitt, Kelly Rich; 2013: Cyndi Forman, Cindy Hunt, Beth Laird, Cindy Mabe, Brandi Simms; 2012: Shannan Hatch, Mary Hilliard Harrington, Heather McBee, Denise Stevens, Carla Wallace.

Reserve Your Seat

MusicRow‘s Rising Women on the Row event has sold out every year. To reserve your seat for the 8:30 a.m. breakfast, event, use the checkout form below. Individual tickets may be seated together by emailing [email protected] after purchasing. Supporting Sponsorship Tables of 10 include premium seating and recognition in event materials (see below). Tickets will not be sold at the door.


Tickets: Individual Seats & Tables (drop-down menu)



Supporting Sponsorship Tables Include:

Table (10 seats) with priority location
Logo included on full-page ad in MusicRow‘s InCharge (April/May)
Logo included in event program
Logo included on MusicRow.com banner ad
Company included in MusicRow.com coverage

Weekly Chart Report (2/1/19)

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Click here or above to access MusicRow’s weekly CountryBreakout Report.

Cage The Elephant To Release New Album In April

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Rock band Cage The Elephant has announced their upcoming album, Social Cues, will release April 19 via RCA Records.

The album, the band’s first since 2015’s Tell Me I’m Pretty, is produced by John Hill. The project was recorded in several studios, among them Nashville’s Sound Emporium, Battle Tapes Recording, and Blackbird Studio.

The band also released the album’s first single, “Ready To Let Go,” with the video directed by Cage The Elephant lead singer Matt Shultz.

“When I’m creating, I try to put myself in a reactive state of improvisational thought,” Schultz says. “I let images just arise in my mind and wait for it to evoke an emotional response and then when it does, I know I’m on to something. I was watching a lot of Fassbinder films, like World on a Wire and The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant. I was thinking about their beauty coupled with the graphic surrealism of Aronofsky.”

Morgan Wallen Sells Out His First Nashville Headlining Show

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Artist Booking, Management Company Madison House Opens Nashville Office

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Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ Documentary To Premiere Sept. 15

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Ken Burns‘ long-awaited documentary Country Music, an eight-part, 16-hour series on the history and significance of the country music genre, will premiere Sunday, Sept. 15 through Wednesday, Sept. 18, and Sunday, Sept. 22 through Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.-10 p.m. ET on PBS.

The first four episodes will stream on station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and PBS apps, timed to the Sunday, Sept. 15 premiere and the second four timed to the broadcast of Episode 5 on Sunday, Sept. 22 (each episode will stream for a period of three weeks). PBS Passport members will be able to stream the entire series for a period of six months beginning Sunday, Sept. 15.

The documentary, produced by Burns, Julie Dunfey and Dayton Duncan, chronicles the highs and lows of country music’s early days, from southern Appalachia’s songs of struggle, heartbreak and faith to the rollicking Western swing of Texas, California’s honky-tonks and Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. The film follows the evolution of country music over the course of the 20th century as it eventually emerges to become “America’s music.

Country Music will stream for free and be available on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS Video App, available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast. The documentary  will be available on Blu-ray and DVD in September 2019  from PBS Distribution at shopPBS.org. The DVD and Blu-ray extras include a preview program, a behind-the-scenes look at how the film was made and material gleaned from the hours of interviews. The series will also be available for digital download. Viewers are encouraged to join the conversation online using #CountryMusicPBS.

As previously reported, the Ryman Auditorium will celebrate the documentary with an all-star concert on March 27.

A national campaign exploring the history and music through screenings and discussions will take place in more than 30 markets across the country leading up to the film’s premiere. Kicking off the promotional roadshow is a Country Music bus tour along Tennessee Music Pathways with stops and events with local stations and other partners in Cookeville, Bristol, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville.

Duncan, Burns and Dunfey spent eight years researching and producing the film, conducting interviews with more than 100 people, including 40 members of the Country Music Hall of Fame (17 of those interviewed have since passed on). Among those storytellers are historian Bill Malone and a wide range of country artists such as Marty Stuart, Rosanne Cash, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, and Naomi and Wynonna Judd, as well as studio musicians, record producers and others. The film uses more than 3,200 photographs and over two hours of archival footage, including rare and never-before-seen photos and footage of Jimmie Rodgers, Johnny Cash and others. In addition, there will be a robust interactive website and an educational initiative designed to engage teachers and students through multiple platforms, including PBS LearningMedia.