Entries by Sarah Skates

Atkins Sets Fall Release Date

A new project from Rodney Atkins is the latest release set to debut in time for holiday shoppers. Take A Back Road will be available Tues., Oct. 4. The lead single and title track is the fastest rising single of his career, currently sitting at No. 11 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart. Digital downloads of the single […]

GMA Names Executive Director

Music industry veteran Jackie Patillo has been appointed Executive Director of the Gospel Music Association. The newly created position will report to the GMA Board of Directors, facilitating the day to day operations of the GMA, as well as working closely with its board to ensure that the organization’s mission and strategies continue to grow. […]

Strong Ratings For CMA Fest Special

Last night’s (8/14) CMA Music Festival television special drew an average audience of 7 million viewers, about one million more fans than last year’s broadcast. CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock aired 8:00-11:00 p.m. on ABC. It came in second place most of the night, and moved into first place during the final hour. […]

Urban, Andersons Donate Habitat House

Keith Urban joined Moll and Charlie Anderson in Knoxville Friday (8/12), where they gave new meaning to the term “urban renewal” by presenting the keys to a new Habitat for Humanity home. The house is the second of what will be 10 homes planned for “Music Row” in Knoxville. The houses are underwritten by the […]

Vince Gill Celebrates Opry 20th Anniversary [video tribute]

Vince Gill was surrounded by family, loved ones and fellow artists as he celebrated his 20th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night (8/13). Among those joining Gill on stage throughout the show were wife Amy Grant, daughter Jenny Gill, Jimmy Dickens, Emmylou Harris, Martina McBride, and The Time Jumpers. The […]