Eye On Idol (4/08/11)

What an impossibly strange week on American Idol. First, legendary rock ‘n’ roll degenerate Iggy Pop performed (shirtless!) on the Thursday (4/7) results show. He’s almost 64. So there’s that. And then, in a shocking turn of events, Pia Toscano–widely thought to be a frontrunner–was sent home.

Summer Touring Headed For An Upswing

In 2010, summer touring took a downhill turn, but as the weather warms up, so do the predictions for this year’s concert biz. After a year off the road, Kenny Chesney is mounting a major outing, sharing billing on the stadium dates with Zac Brown Band. Big stars like Chesney and Brown, who may have […]

Media Team Musical Chairs

When Jason Owen left his longtime post leading the Universal Music Group Nashville media team in September 2010 to launch an artist management firm, his move started a chain reaction among the town’s major label publicity departments. The ripple effect has gone on for months, leading to today’s news that Regina Stuve has joined the Sony media department.

Regina Stuve Joins Sony Media Dept.

Longtime music industry exec Regina Stuve has joined Sony Music Nashville as Senior Director, Media, handling the entire RCA Nashville roster, as well as some Columbia Nashville acts.

Photo Friday

Stealing Angels • Craig Morgan • Cary Barlowe • Rob Hatch • Jon Stone • Victoria Shaw • Anna Wilson • Connie Smith

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