CMA Awards Win Week In Ratings

The CMA Awards were the No. 1 entertainment show on television last week. During the week of November 8, 2010, ABC’s broadcast of “The 44th Annual CMA Awards” emerged as TV’s No. 1 entertainment program in the key Adult 18-49 sales demographic. In fact it represented the first-time ever for ABC’s CMA Awards to stand […]

CMA Honors Lomax

John Lomax III was recently presented with the CMA’s 2010 Jo Walker-Meador International Award. The honor was presented by CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore on Nov. 8 during the organization’s annual International Reception in Nashville. “It’s a huge honor and a real thrill to be recognized after a lot of miles and a lot […]

City Paper: CMA Awards Bring $3M Economic Impact

A report by fellow SouthComm publication The City Paper shows that the CMA Awards generated an estimated $3 million in direct visitor spending (according to the Convention and Visitors Bureau). In money talk, the awards are worth only about one-eighth of the CMA Music Fest. Nashville’s biggest event draws an estimated $24 million in economic […]

Video: Loretta Lynn Discusses Tribute Album

Loretta Lynn talks about the Coal Miner’s Daughter tribute album honoring her 50-year career. Also featured in the video are the artists from the project, including Sheryl Crow, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Kid Rock, Carrie Underwood, and Jack White.

Rucker Sings For PGA Tour Charity

Darius Rucker is set to team with the PGA Tour during 2011 to raise funds for PGA Tour charities through music. Rucker, an avid golfer, has written and produced “Together Anything’s Possible,” that will be available for download starting in early January. All proceeds from the song for a full year will be donated to […]

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