The Band Perry Debut Certified Gold

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The Band Perry’s self-titled debut album has been certified Gold by the RIAA for shipments exceeding 500,000 units. Released in October 2010 by Republic Nashville, the album continues to hold steady at No. 7 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. The sibling trio’s sales were driven by breakthrough hits “Hip To My Heart” and “If […]

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New Smartphone Apps Connect Consumers To Artists

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The booming smartphone market is providing new opportunities for fans to connect with artists, and tech-savvy companies are leading the way with cool new apps. Kenny Chesney has partnered with digital syndicator Qello for the release of his 2009 concert film Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D. The Chesney App is Qello’s debut product and gives […]

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Sales Chart—Music Biz's Fickle Mistress

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Valentine’s shoppers shared some love with the music biz, but hold the bubbly—it’s not all champagne and roses in sales land.

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Mathew Knowles Joins GMA Board

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Mathew Knowles, the founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Gospel Music Association (GMA). The working board is comprised of 35 board members who are leaders in the industry. Ed Leonard is President and Chairman of the GMA Board. Music World Entertainment has had […]

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Chris Tomlin, TobyMac Lead Dove Nominations

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Nominations for the Dove Awards were revealed this morning in Atlanta, with Chris Tomlin and TobyMac scoring six nods each.

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