MusicRow staffers enjoy visits from up-and-coming country artists on a regular basis, and this week two rising country stars, MCA Records’ Josh Kelley and Funl Music’s Amber Hayes, entertained the MusicRow crew. With several critically acclaimed albums already under his belt on the pop side, Kelley is out promoting his debut country single, “Georgia Clay.” […]
Country stars Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts are headed to the Invitation Only stage when all new episodes begin airing Monday, August 23. These new episodes kick off with Invitation Only: Miranda Lambert premiering Monday, August 23 at 8:00 PM–9:00 PM CT. Lambert continues a banner year by performing her most popular […]
Tide has announced that five-time Grammy Award winner Faith Hill is the new ambassador for its Tide Loads of Hope program. In 2005, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina inspired the launch of Tide Loads of Hope, a mobile laundry service that provides clean clothes to families affected by disaster. For nearly five years, Tide Loads […]
CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock will air on Wednesday, Sept. 1 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Singer, songwriter, actor, and 11-time CMA Award winner Tim McGraw will serve as host for the annual celebration of America’s music. The special features performances by Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady […]
BMI and ASCAP toasted Carrie Underwood’s critically acclaimed chart-topper “Temporary Home” with a lunch at the 1808 Grille in Nashville yesterday (8/3). Written by Underwood, Luke Laird, and Zac Maloy, the song marks the two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year’s twelfth trip to the top of the charts and her fifth co-written No. 1.
Arista Records artist Brad Paisley has amassed more than enough hits for his first official greatest hits package, but with Hits Alive, the singer/songwriter is determined to take a fresh approach, delivering much more for his fans than just the usual greatest hits. Releasing on November 2, Hits Alive will be a double-disc collection, with […]
19 Entertainment and American Idol creator Simon Fuller, and Universal Music Group (UMG), today announced a long-term strategic alliance to increase the development, distribution and marketing of American Idol’s musical artists. The announcement, which marked an abrupt end to Idol’s nine-season relationship with Sony Music, was made by Doug Morris, Chairman & Co-Chief Executive Officer […]
The Academy of Country Music welcomed Warner Music Nashville Recording Artist and ACM Professional Member James Otto to the office for a visit when he was in Los Angeles last week. Otto’s new Warner Music Nashville album Shake What God Gave Ya releases on September 14 and features his current Top 25 single “Groovy Little […]
Tennessee non-profit ReTune Nashville announced today (7/30) its Benefit Concert and Art Auction Event set for Saturday, October 23 at Nashville gear storage facility and rehearsal space, Soundcheck, featuring artwork both created and donated by Nashville celebrities. The music and live art auction event will feature a gallery of artwork created from flood-damaged instruments, along […]
The Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation’s NOISE! music camp for gifted high school students, currently underway in Nashville, gives students a hands-on learning opportunity through a series of field trips and lectures from top music industry professionals. On Thursday July 22, thirty-two NOISE! students from all over the nation recorded an original song co-written with Better […]