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Charlie Cook On Air

Arbitron says that there are almost 16 million people in the New York Metro area. I counted 97 stations getting some mention in a recent ratings month. Some were out of market but still collected listening in the NY metro.

Warner Music Adds Sr. Publicist

A former WMG staffer returns to the mix on Oct. 3.

Thursday News Parade

Brett Eldredge visits Hall of Fame; Ogden Joins PLA Media and Welch Becomes MOC Co-Chair

IEBA Conference Opens Sunday

Highlights include an address from Ticketmaster CEO Nathan Hubbard, and the WME showcase.

Pickler Acting Debut On 90210

Kellie Pickler’s personality is as big as the North Carolina mountains where she grew up, in Albermarle. In fact, her infectious sense of humor may be too huge to allow her to be branded as just a music artist. So it should be no surprise that she has become almost a regular on the Ellen […]

Playing The Opry Is A Dream Gig

Survey of thousands of musicians ranks playing the Opry one of the Most Desired gigs. See who recently made that dream a reality.

Americana Music Festival Takes Fun Off-Site

The Americana Music Association Festival and Conference runs Oct. 12-15 with events centered at the Downtown Sheraton, but that’s not stopping organizers from expanding the reach to other venues around town. Many of the events listed below are also free and open to the public. Check americanamusic.org for admission details and times. For those interested […]

Slideshow: Brent Anderson, Josh Turner, Will Hoge, Glen Campbell

Sea Gayle Records/Arista Nashville newcomer Brent Anderson debuted music from his upcoming album at an industry lunch and showcase at 3rd & Lindsley.

She’s Country Tour To Feature Newfield and Tatum

Heidi Newfield Paradigm Talent Agency and 343 Agency are partnering on an all-girl country genre club tour aptly titled, She’s Country. Presented by Pendleton Whisky, the first 13 dates will feature Heidi Newfield and Bridgette Tatum plus special guests. “Heidi and Bridgette both bring high-energy performances and a ‘let’s party’ attitude that are perfectly suited […]

Industry Ink Thursday (9/29)

The Farm at Pickin’ On The Patio • Way Out West taps Mike Severson • Buddy Cannon contact update and more

Familar Faces Grace “Most Beautiful” List

Nashville Lifestyles’ “25 Most Beautiful People” list includes several familiar faces from Music Row.

McBride Orchestrates ELEVEN; Songwriter Agency Signings; and Marlee Scott Visits CMA

Tune in to watch Martina McBride sing the National Anthem at the Oct. 2 NFL Football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets, broadcast on NBC at 8:30 PM EST. The contest also kicks off NFL Breast Cancer Awareness which will continue throughout October and be highlighted with pink ribbon decals on the […]

New UMG Artist Builds Team

This rising artist/writer has signed with ASCAP, Vector Management and EMI Music Publishing.

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