Entries by Sarah Skates

Industry Ink Thursday (8/25)

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Americana Defined • Mark Bright • Marlee Scott • Guy Clark • Nan Kelley/WMBA • Musicians Corner • Xtreme Muzik The Tour

CMA Awards Bidding War Draws To A Close?

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As reported last week, the major television networks have been in a bidding war for broadcast rights to the CMA Awards. ABC has been the show’s home in recent years, and despite efforts by NBC and CBS, two outlets are reporting that “Country Music’s Biggest Night” will likely stay put on ABC. The Hollywood Reporter […]

Quick Pics

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Connie Smith kicks-off residency • Hit songwriters at Miller Harris Benefit • East Side Sounds

Gibson Guitar Raided

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Gibson’s plants in Nashville and Memphis were raided today by federal agents. Law enforcement is not giving any details in the case, but The Tennessean reports that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents were executing search warrants at the offices. Today’s searches could be related to past investigations about […]

Frank DiLeo Passes

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Legendary music businessman Frank DiLeo died today (8/24) following a lengthy illness. He was 63 and is best known as Michael Jackson’s manager during the pinnacle of the star’s career in the 1980s. DiLeo resumed the role in the months leading up to Jackson’s death, and continued working for his estate following the star’s passing. […]

Eli Young Scores Solid Debut

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Eli Young Band’s “Life At Best” debuted with sales of 35K units, including a notably high 46 percent digital downloads. Plus more news from Soundscan.