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- Brandi Carlile Confirms Headline Tour Dates For 2022 October 26, 2021
- Red Creative Group Signs Matt Koziol To Label, Artist Development Deal October 26, 2021
- Waylon Jennings Estate Inks Management Deal With WME October 26, 2021
- Lee Starr Signs With Sony Music Publishing & KP Entertainment October 26, 2021
- CRB IV Proceedings: NSAI’s Bart Herbison On What You Need To Know [Interview] October 26, 2021
- Hipgnosis Songs Group Signs Co-Publishing Deal With Emily Kroll October 26, 2021
- U.S. Representative Ted Deutch Introduces New Legislation To Help Independent Artists October 26, 2021
- Randy Houser To Hit The Road In January October 26, 2021
- Locash Taps Into Childhood Memories On ‘Woods & Water’ October 26, 2021
- Maddie & Tae To Headline 2022 “CMT Next Women Of Country Tour” October 26, 2021
- Caroline Jones Slates Sophomore Project, ‘Antipodes,’ For November 12 October 25, 2021
- Del McCoury Gives A Nod To The Working Man On New Project, ‘Almost Proud’ October 25, 2021
- ACM Announces Submission & Voting Timeline, Category Changes For 2022 Awards October 25, 2021
- Rhett Akins Catapults To Top 5 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart October 25, 2021
- Scotty McCreery Announces 2022 “Same Truck Tour” October 25, 2021
DISClaimer (7/10/09)
/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Robert K OermannGood luck picking your playlist out of this stack of excellence. All 10 of these records deserve to be heard. On top of that, four of them are from bona fide format superstars—Keith Urban, Sugarland, Brad Paisley and Tim McGraw—while two more are by consistent airplay favorites—Jason Michael Carroll and the Zac Brown Band. Toss […]
Label Heads Discuss Changing Roles On CMA Series
/0 Comments/in Featured, Publishing, Reviews /by Sarah SkatesUnderstanding the various functions and changing role of the record label is the focus of the latest installment of CMA Industry InSite, an online educational series, which is posted on CMA’s member Web site, My.CMAworld.com. The third episode on Record Labels is available now and features interviews with Mike Dungan, President/CEO Capitol Records Nashville; Fletcher […]
DISClaimer (7/17/09)
/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Robert K OermannCan I get a witness? Things were going along in a routine way during this listening session until I was stopped dead in my tracks and struck with profound awe. The record that did it was the churning, inspirational “Somebody Like Me” by Jason Crabb. Stop what you are doing right now to seek it […]
DISClaimer (6/26/09)
/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Robert K OermannThe stars are blindingly bright this week. If you’re looking for a gorgeous ballad, George Strait is your man. In the mood for a joyous rocker? Give a listen to Sara Evans. For a jolt of vocal passion, check out Jamie O’Neal. Do you wish to bask in heavenly harmonies? I hereby direct your attention […]
DISClaimer (6/19/09)
/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Robert K OermannIt’s good to know that country music hasn’t lost its sense of humor. Both Rodney Carrington and Phil Vassar are tickling the funny bone with new singles this week. Rodney’s hilarious outing is produced by none other than Toby Keith, who also co-wrote two of the tunes on the comic’s El Nino Loco CD. The […]
Whisperin’ Bill Still Making Noise
/0 Comments/in Featured, Publishing, Reviews, Sales/Marketing /by Sarah SkatesWhisperin’ Bill Anderson was already having a wonderful vacation when he received a phone call from Terry Wakefield at Sony/ATV that made his trip that much better. Wakefield let him know the status of two of Anderson’s co-writes: Sugarland‘s “Joey” hit the national country charts at No. 50 yesterday (6/29), and today (6/30) Brad Paisley […]
Revolving Door: Stoney Creek, Sony, LifeNotes
/0 Comments/in Featured, Radio, Reviews, Sales/Marketing, Touring /by Sarah SkatesStoney Creek Records, the new label founded by Broken Bow owner Benny Brown, has signed Ash Bowers. and is planning the release of his first album. The Buddy Cannon produced project contains seven songs penned by Bowers, as well as the new single, “Stuck,” which was written by Billy Montana and Frank Myers and goes […]
DISClaimer (6/12/09)
/0 Comments/in Featured, Reviews /by Robert K OermannThe indies are in the driver’s seat this week. The big news is that Kentucky native Clay Underwood graduates from his prior DisCovery Award win to having the Disc of the Day with the title tune to his new CD. Even more surprising is that his only real challenger is also on an independent label. […]
DISClaimer (5/29/09)
/0 Comments/in Featured, Reviews /by Robert K OermannHer television show is called The Edge of Country, and she practices what she preaches. Love, Lessons & Lies, the new CD by GAC’s Kylie Harris, is a splendidly left-field listening experience. It is not only produced with imagination, it is filled with excellently written tunes. A tip of the cap and a Disc of […]
DISClaimer (6/5/09)
/0 Comments/in Featured, Reviews /by Robert K OermannSometimes the veterans can surprise you. Just when I thought I might be “over” Brooks & Dunn, along comes a single like “Indian Summer.” They wrote it. They produced it. And it’s the freshest sounding thing they’ve put out in years. Give those vets a Disc of the Day. Actually, there was quite a bit […]