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Honky Tonk TV Acquired

Weekly country music news and entertainment television show Honky Tonk TV has been acquired by Phoenix-based Morgans Media Group…

Johnnie Wright Passes

[Updated with arrangements] Country singer Johnnie Wright died this morning (9/27) at age 97 following a lengthy illness. He is known as a solo artist, as husband of female pioneer Kitty Wells, and as part of the duo Johnnie & Jack.

peermusic Adds Creative Manager

The music publisher has added a key new member to its team.

NBN SoundLand: Day 4

After late nights with Next Big Nashville’s SoundLand on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, I spent the rest of the weekend dragging. I guess there’s always a price for pursuing good times.

Industry Ink: Republic Nashville Hiring

Plus Capitol Street Party attendance, news from IEBA/Paradigm, CRS, and more. 

Luke Bryan Launches CMT Tour With Sold-Out Show

Luke Bryan kicked-off his headlining tour earlier this month. CMT ON TOUR: Luke Bryan Tailgates & Tanlines launched with a sold-out show at Terminal 5 in New York City, and setting an attendance record in Utica, New York. The tour features special guests Lee Brice, Josh Thompson and CMT’s Next Superstar winner Matt Mason. Dates […]

Photo Spread: Octagon Ent., Bill Anderson, Edens Edge

Octagon Entertainment and Ramblin Music hosted an open house and block party earlier this month to mark Octagon’s official Music City launch.

CMA Celebrates Country Music Month, Honors Mayor Dean

The Country Music Association is celebrating Country Music Month with 45 days of promotions, events, and activities leading up to the annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Aaron Lewis’ “Country Boy” Goes Gold

Aaron Lewis’ debut single “Country Boy” recently went gold, selling over 500,000 copies. The song is one of seven tracks on his Town Line EP, which was produced by James Stroud and released earlier this year on Nashville’s R&J Records. “Country Boy” also features vocals by George Jones and Charlie Daniels. The “Country Boy” music […]

Conrad To Be Honored At Songwriters Dinner

John Van Mol, Chairman of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation, announced today that music publisher David Conrad will be honored with the Frances Williams Preston Mentor Award. The award will be presented at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Oct. 16. “David is everything a songwriter could want […]

InstiGator Hires Quigley; Thorpe Joins Warner

InstiGator Entertainment recently hired Brooks Quigley as Director of Promotion. Quigley will join Gator Michaels and Mallory Opheim at InstiGator Entertainment’s Nashville office. “I’ve had the honor of working with Brooks over the last decade and am fortunate to bring someone with his blend of expertise and experience, in both radio and records, into our […]

NBN SoundLand: Day 3

It’s all about the music, and Day 3 of Next Big Nashville’s SoundLand offered a ton of sounds from regional and national artists.

Artist Updates: Aldean, Bryan, Bentley, Kane

Artist news from Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, and Christian Kane.

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