Entries by Sarah Skates

McBride To Turn Empire State Building Pink

Martina McBride will turn the lights of the Empire State Building pink on Oct. 14 to help the fight against breast cancer. The pink carpet event and concert will be the culmination of her upcoming release week promoting Eleven, which streets Oct. 11 via Republic Nashville. This will be the first time in history that […]

Industry Ink Tuesday

News from Toby Keith, End of the Row Party, Belmont, Pete Fisher, APA’s David Plyler, Gene Watson, Peter Frampton

Photo Spread

Aldean’s Concert for the Cure • Bradley Gaskin and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at the Opry • Nashville songwriters at John Jarred Foundation Benefit

Web Round Up

EMI Auction • AFTRA negotiations • Rhapsody buys Napster • Stadium star Kenny Chesney

Americana Music Festival Takes Fun Off-Site

The Americana Music Association Festival and Conference runs Oct. 12-15 with events centered at the Downtown Sheraton, but that’s not stopping organizers from expanding the reach to other venues around town. Many of the events listed below are also free and open to the public. Check americanamusic.org for admission details and times. For those interested […]