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Cumulus – Citadel Transaction Closing Tomorrow

Deal affects Nashville’s country outlets WSM-FM (Cumulus) and WKDF (Citadel), and several MR CountryBreakout reporting stations.

Wade Mainer Dies At Age 104

America’s oldest country star has died at age 104.

Morris, Oswald Add Team Member

Dale Morris and Marc Oswald of Morris Artist Management have added longtime industry exec Bob Mitchell as a management partner.

The Dirt Drifters Celebrate Album Release

Warner Music Nashville’s The Dirt Drifters celebrated the release this week of their full-length debut This Is My Blood, with a full-band showcase Tuesday (9/13) at 3rd & Lindsley.

CCMA Wins With Canadian Hospitality And Talent

The Canadian Country Music Association presented its 34th annual week of events, culminating in its nationally televised awards show on Mon., Sept. 12. This year’s location was Hamilton Ontario, about a one hour drive south from Toronto.

Strait To The Top

King George does it again with Here For A Good Time. Plus other news from this week’s Nielsen Soundscan report.

Music Biz Buzzes Over “Honey Bee”

Music Row came together to toast the team behind Blake Shelton’s four-week No. 1 hit “Honey Bee.”

Photo Spread: Connie Smith, Alan Jackson, Pink Trash Ball

Connie Smith celebrates new release • Alan Jackson commemorates 9/11 • Women Rock For The Cure’s Pink Trash Ball

CMA EDU Expands To MTSU, Lipscomb

The educational program adds two universities and kicks off its second year at Belmont.

McBride Partners With Amtrak For Album Promotion

Martina McBride and Amtrak are partnering for “Eleven Across America Powered by Amtrak,” a four-day train ride to promote her Republic Nashville album Eleven due out October 11. The tour will begin in Los Angeles in October and culminate in New York City, hitting eleven cities in all. On the itinerary in addition to LA […]

Soundland Prepares To Make A Big Noise

Soundland, presented by Next Big Nashville hits town next week on Wednesday, September 21, offering four days of diverse musical performances, educational field trips, and VIP events.

Artists Give Back

From building homes for soldiers to helping foster children, here’s a look at how some artists are helping their communities.

DISClaimer Single Reviews (9/14/11)

Country music has returned. With Sunny Sweeney, Merle Haggard and newcomer Glenn Kearney leading the charge, this listening session was packed with hard-core sounds. There’s not a pop platter in the stack. […]

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