NYT Paywall Starts March 28

After months of speculation, The New York Times has announced a plan to charge  for digital subscriptions. In a letter sent to readers, the publication said, “Today marks a significant transition…[one] we hope you will see as an investment in The Times, one that will strengthen our ability to provide high-quality journalism to readers around […]

Miranda Lambert On Raging Tour, Redbook Cover

Miranda Lambert is in the middle of a successful tour, including a sold-out show at the Houston Rodeo last night (3/16).

Gaga Passes Rihanna And Swift In Digital Single Sales

Lady Gaga is named by the R.I.A.A. in its February 2011 report as the highest-certified artist of digital singles in Gold & Platinum history. Gaga has tallied 20 million downloads sold and her 6X Platinum “Just Dance” ties with the Black Eyed Peas “I Gotta Feeling” also at 6X Platinum. Closely following Lady Gaga is […]

Publishing Notes

Jeremy Spillman opens Brave Music, signs Jared Crump • Plus news from Dan Hodges Music, and Anchor Down Entertainment

Cassandra Tormes Joins Cotton Valley Records

Cotton Valley Records (CVR) has hired Cassandra Tormes as Creative Director where she will be responsible for developing and exploiting the Cotton Valley Worldwide Publishing catalogue. In addition to working with songs and songwriters, she will assist CVR’s management and label divisions to raise the company’s profile. Producers J. Gary Smith and John Smith founded […]

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