CMA Names First Festival Performers
In a testament to the power of social networking, the CMA tipped the news this morning on its official Facebook page.
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Fab Photo Spread
Rosehill visits MusicRow • Hall of Fame hosts Street Corner Symphony • Chicks With Hits salutes Brenda Lee
Tim Johnson Benefit Tomorrow
Tim Johnson benefit • Country stars sing for City of Hope • Jason Sturgeon shares benefit story on “Tennessee Mornings”
Rascal Flatts, Turner & Nichols Part Ways
After a decade of doing business together, Rascal Flatts and their management team of Trey Turner and Doug Nichols at Turner Nichols & Associates have decided to part ways. “We will always consider Trey and Doug to be a part of our family,” the band said in a prepared statement. “And we have nothing but […]
EMI Records Nashville Signing; Neal McCoy Goes Rogue
EMI Records Nashville has signed singer/songwriter Eric Paslay to its roster. The Texas native has been busy writing songs and recording his debut album. The first single is expected to hit radio later this year. • • • • • Neal McCoy has inked a deal with Rogue Music Group for management representation. The company is […]
Industry Ink (2/7)
Emmys for GAC execs • Production music panel tonight • Hats Across The Row • Dove Awards • Songwriters at Nashville Ballet • Live Nation/Front Line • Steve Wariner/Songwriter Agency • Identical Entertainment
Artists Drive Fans To ACM Polls
Artists are going viral to drive ACM votes from fans. The nominees in the new artist categories are using free downloads, Facebook and funny videos to spur fans to vote for them here. Voting goes through Feb. 24 and the winner in each category will be announced in March. Those winners will then move on […]
Weblinks: AEG Finds New Ticketing Solution
AEG teams with Outbox • AOL buying Huffington Post • Aguilera’s Super Bowl snafu • The Daily for iPad
Lifenotes: Don Butler [updated]
[Update] Visitation will be held Sunday, February 6th from 1-4pm at Brentwood United Methodist Church in the Narthex; a private ceremony will be held for family. Donald W. Butler, Sr., a founder of the Gospel Music Association and longtime Christian music businessman, has died. He was 80 and had been battling a lengthy illness. In […]
Luke Bryan Set For Capitol CRS Luncheon
Luke Bryan will perform at the Capitol Records Nashville luncheon at CRS 2011. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 4, from noon – 1:50 p.m. in the CMA Performance Hall inside the Nashville Convention Center. Capitol Records Nashville President/CEO Mike Dungan says, “Luke delivers one of the best live performances in Country music. We are […]