Rogers Adds Second Symphony Show

Country and pop music icon Kenny Rogers has added a second date to his scheduled appearance with the Nashville Symphony in early 2010. Rogers quickly sold out his February 5, 2010, engagement at Schermerhorn Symphony Center and – due to the high demand for tickets – he will now perform an additional concert there on […]

Shelton Release Due In Early 2010

“Hillbilly Bone,” the lead single and title track from Blake Shelton’s new album will hit digital retailers on Dec. 22. The song and video feature Shelton’s pal Trace Adkins, and the video is already available for paid download. Also on Dec. 22 Blake Shelton: The Essentials, a digital compilation of his best-known tracks, including his […]

Underwood Makes Big Donation To Humane Society

Animals were the big winners as superstar Carrie Underwood, together with 19 Recordings and Sony Music Nashville, recently presented The Humane Society of the United States with a check for $200,000. The check reflected the charitable proceeds from sales of Carrie’s recording of “Home Sweet Home,” which served as the contestant farewell song on the […]

Gator Michaels Exits Warner Bros.

After seven years with Warner Music, Sr. VP Promotion Gator Michaels exited the company today (12/1), the label has confirmed. Director of National Promotion Bob Reeves is acting in Michaels’ former role and reporting directly to new label President/CEO John Esposito, who took office in September. Michaels is a radio vet who spent 10 years […]

AMA Announces New Board Members

The Americana Music Association recently held annual elections for its Board of Directors and the results are in. Nine new directors will be joining the board for 2009-2010. New Americana Music Association Board Members: Finance Ashley Capps—President, AC Entertainment and co-creator/producer of Bonnaroo Radio Joan Kornblith—Correspondent and Program Host, Voice of America Booking Pam Matthews—Owner, […]

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