Entries by Sarah Skates

CRS Preview: Schedule Highlights

Country Radio Seminar officially opens Wednesday, March 2, in downtown Nashville, but related events are getting started even earlier. CRS 2011 runs March 2-4 at the Nashville Convention Center. Here’s a quick look at the week’s itinerary: Tuesday, March 1 MusicRow’s invitation-only CRS Meet & Greet and Country Breakout Awards, featuring performances by Colt Ford […]

Three Nashvillians Among "Idol" Finalists

Nashvillians Ashthon Jones, Kendra Chantelle and Paul McDonald made it to the top 24 on the current season of American Idol. The first group of finalists were revealed last week on the Fox show. All three contestants have been trying to make it in the music business. McDonald sings in his band The Grand Magnolias, […]

Lambert Cancels Dates Due To Illness

Miranda Lambert‘s tour kicked off on a high note earlier this month with two sold-out shows, but the outing hit a snag when she was forced to cancel the upcoming Australian leg. She announced cancellation of her tour dates Down Under this morning (2/28) on her official website. The singer is suffering from a respiratory […]

Awards Dates: BMI Christian, Leadership Music

>>The BMI Christian Music Awards will be presented Monday, April 4 at the performing rights organization’s Music Row offices. The annual invitation-only event will salute the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most performed Christian and gospel songs on U.S. Christian radio. Hosted by Jody Williams, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, along with Dir., Writer/Publisher […]

Rodney Atkins Teams With Tractor Co.

Rodney Atkins, hot on the tails of his recent hit “Farmer’s Daughter,” has secured a partnership with Massey Ferguson tractors. In 2011, Massey Ferguson will be the “official tractor” of Rodney Atkins. Throughout the year, the singer will be involved in activities ranging from national advertising to dealer tie-ins, social media campaigns, contests and national […]