Entries by Sarah Skates

MR's Ross Shares Sales Insight With News 2

WKRN News 2 tapped MusicRow Publisher David Ross to give industry insider perspective for a story on last night’s evening news. The segment explored the recent bump in digital album sales, which climbed 19% in the first two quarters of 2011. MusicRow subscribers who regularly follow Ross’s sales analysis will be familiar with the facts […]

Gregg Allman, Robert Plant Set For Americanafest

The Americana Music Festival and Conference, running October 12 -15 in Nashville, has announced appearances by Gregg Allman, Robert Plant and the Band of Joy, Justin Townes Earle, the Jayhawks, North Mississippi Allstars, Foster and Lloyd, and The Civil Wars. Sure to be a highlight of the four-day event is the Americana Honors & Awards […]

Luke Bryan's Samsung Summer Krush Concert in Nashville

Capitol Records Nashville artist Luke Bryan will kick-off the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush concert series in Nashville on Wed., July 20. Tickets to the one-hour concert at the Grand Ole Opry House are free through radio promotions, street teams, and registration at www.samsungsummerkrush2011.com. Prior to the show, fans will have the opportunity to experience the […]

"Carolina" Mines Gold For Eric Church

EMI Records Nashville celebrated the RIAA Gold certification of Eric Church’s Carolina Tuesday night (7/12). Industry revelers and Church team members gathered at Nashville’s Whiskey Bent Saloon to mark the success of the album that produced hit singles “Love Your Love The Most,” “Hell On The Heart” and “Smoke A Little Smoke.” Producer Jay Joyce, […]

Industry Salutes Easton Corbin's Hot-Streak

Easton Corbin was feted at a lunchtime celebration today (7/13) at BMI’s Music Row offices. The Mercury Records artist is the only solo male in the last 17 years to have his first two singles reach the top of the radio charts.

Industry Ink Wednesday (7/13)

CMA ballot • Diesel Records • DDEX • Natalie Kilgore • Taillight TV • Belmont/NSAI • Publicity signings • Trisha Cunningham • Netflix