Bill Mayne’s Company Running CRB In Interim

Bill Mayne’s Nashville-based firm, Mayne Street Consulting, will continue to oversee the general operations of Country Radio Broadcasters leading up and through CRS 2010, running Feb. 24-26, 2010. Mayne Street Consulting assists companies in the radio and music industries with strategic planning, marketing, management and artist development opportunities. “I have served on the Country Radio […]

Macias Named Pres. of New Americana Board

As the Americana Music Association prepares for its Festival and Conference, coming Sept. 8-11, 2010 to Nashville, the organization has announced its new Executive Committee. Holding one-year terms for the 2010 calendar year will be Board President David Macias (Thirty Tigers); Vice Pres. Tim McFadden (Tim McFadden Management); Secretary Sylvia Giannitrapani (GO2 Management); and Treasurer […]

Stars Offer New Web sites, Movies, More

Taylor Swift’s “Today Was A Fairytale” is out now at iTunes. The song is from the film and soundtrack Valentine’s Day, being released by her label Big Machine. She also appears in the new movie. Swift graces the cover of PEOPLE’s Star Style Special Issue, on stands now. She also has a totally revamped web […]

Americana Showcase Submissions; Last Day For WMBA

Showcase submissions for the 11th annual Americana Music Festival are open and will be accepted through Monday, April 19, 2010. Materials can be submitted online via Sonicbids or directly to the Americana office via mail, click here for details. All applicants will be notified by Friday, July 9, 2010 as to whether or not they’ve […]

Hall, Varble, and Corbin Chosen For WCRS Live Showcase

The popular WCRS Live! acoustic songwriter series, sponsored by BMI and Country Aircheck, has been scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 4:10-5:30 pm at the Nashville Convention Center. Performers include legendary artist/songwriter Tom T. Hall (“Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine”), songwriter Wynn Varble (“Waitin’ On A Woman”) and Mercury artist Easton Corbin (“A Little More […]

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