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- Bailey Zimmerman Takes ‘Where It Ends’ To No. 1 On MusicRow Chart April 19, 2024
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Dierks Bentley Announces Fall Tour
/by FreemanDierks Bentley is gearing up for the first leg of his Country & Cold Cans Tour, which launches Oct. 6 in Lacrosse, WI with guests Jerrod Niemann and Eli Young Band.
Yandell Joins CGP Elite
/by adminDuring his lifetime Chet Atkins bestowed the title of Certified guitar Player on just four guitar pickers; Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles, the late Jerry Reed, and Steve Wariner. At a program Saturday marking the opening of the new Chet Atkins exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum®, Atkins’ daughter Merle asked Steve […]
Urban, Andersons Donate Habitat House
/by Sarah SkatesKeith Urban joined Moll and Charlie Anderson in Knoxville Friday (8/12), where they gave new meaning to the term “urban renewal” by presenting the keys to a new Habitat for Humanity home. The house is the second of what will be 10 homes planned for “Music Row” in Knoxville. The houses are underwritten by the […]
Vince Gill Celebrates Opry 20th Anniversary [video tribute]
/by Sarah SkatesVince Gill was surrounded by family, loved ones and fellow artists as he celebrated his 20th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night (8/13). Among those joining Gill on stage throughout the show were wife Amy Grant, daughter Jenny Gill, Jimmy Dickens, Emmylou Harris, Martina McBride, and The Time Jumpers. The […]
Sugarland Forced To Cancel Date Following State Fair Tragedy
/by Sherod RobertsonSugarland is dealing with the tragedy that occurred at the Indiana State Fair Saturday night (8/13). Just before the duo was scheduled to perform, high winds caused the stage to collapse, killing five people. [See previous report below]. The band, who is touring with opener Sara Bareilles, was forced to cancel its show the following […]
Friday Artist News (8/12/11)
/by FreemanCMA Music Festival special airs on Sunday (8/14) • Jamey Johnson performing at Farm Aid and working on new album • GAC to air Origins: Chris Young • Keni Thomas releasing his first book • Blackberry Smoke to perform on Grand Ole Opry
Photos: Bryan, Brett, Bundy
/by Sherod RobertsonLuke Bryan made an appearance on the Today Show earlier this morning to perform his hit single “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” and promote his new album, tailgates & tanlines. Fans can also catch him on Sunday’s ABC CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night To Rock television special. • • • • Atlantic Records’ artist […]
Combustion Promotes Chris Van Belkom
/by adminCombustion Music announces the promotion of Chris Van Belkom to VP. Van Belkom formerly served as Sr. Creative Director and has been with Combustion since 2004. Working directly with company President, Chris Farren, Van Belkom will oversee all aspects of the creative department and manage the writing staff, which includes songwriters Ashley Gorley, Brett James, […]
Songwriter Workshop • Topspin Seminar
/by admin>>The ASCAP Foundation Country Songwriters Workshop is now accepting submissions for this fall’s program held on October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 and 18th from 2-4 p.m. at ASCAP’s Nashville offices. Conducted by veteran songwriter Bonnie Baker, each session will feature prominent music industry guest speakers giving advice on the art and craft of […]
Sound Of Change Headed To Music City
/by adminPut your ear to the music industry railroad tracks and you’ll likely hear a faint rumbling headed toward Nashville—don’t recognize it? It’s the sound of change. Warner Music’s recent purchase by Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries seemingly brought little or no change to Music City, but the upcoming sale of EMI—both publishing and records— is likely […]
Brantley Gilbert Sets Release Date
/by Sherod RobertsonBrantley Gilbert is slated to release Halfway to Heaven Deluxe, his first project from The Valory Music Co., on Sept. 13. Lead single “Country Must Be Country Wide” is quickly making its way up the charts and currently sits at No. 12 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart.
Idols Reveal Album Releases
/by FreemanAmerican Idols Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina join the ranks of major label artists planning album releases for Fall, with their debuts scheduled one week apart in October.
Weekly Chart Report (8/12/11)
/by FreemanIt’s gridlock at the top of the CountryBreakout Chart as Trace Adkins’ “Just Fishin’” notches a second week at No. 1. But Toby Keith’s “Made In America” is only down 28 spins at No. 2, followed by Kenny Chesney’s “You And Tequila” only 14 spins below Toby at No. 3.