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Fox-Metoyer Promoted

Kerri Fox-Metoyer is rising through the corporate ranks at Sony, and will take on a new role July 18.

BE Music & Entertainment Announces Team Members

Dallas and Nashville-based artist development company BE Music & Entertainment has announced its new management team. The company recently opened its Nashville office.

Tabloid Tuesday: Lambert, Milsap, Pickler and Pistol Annies

  Miranda Lambert’s dual career now includes a new solo album plus a digital release with her new trio, Pistol Annies. The singer songwriter made announcements on Good Morning America (7/8) that her Columbia Nashville solo effort will be released on Nov. 1 and named Four The Record. The all-girl trio, which features Ashley Monroe […]

Robertson Taylor Co-Founder Passes

Willie Robertson, co-creator of live entertainment brokerage firm Robertson Taylor, passed away July 9, 2011 after a short but determined fight against cancer. His company’s board, management team and staff describe him as an “inspirational and passionate leader, business partner and friend.” Robertson was also a dedicated philanthropist, and founded charity Nordoff Robbins, which used […]

Sarah Darling Teams With Producer Dann Huff

Black River Entertainment artist Sarah Darling, whose recent video “Something To Do With Your Hands,” reached No. 2 on GAC’s Top 20 Countdown and spent multiple weeks at No. 1 on CMT.com, will join forces with producer Dann Huff for her next album. Huff has won awards for projects with artists such as Keith Urban, […]

New Releases Coming: Katie Armiger and Reggae's Gone Country

Katie Armiger is releasing a deluxe package with added content of her current album, Confessions of a Nice Girl via iTunes Sept. 20. The deluxe edition features four new original songs including her single, “I Do, But Do I” plus a dance mix of her hit, “Best Song Ever.” Also included are videos for “Best […]

Justin Moore Radio Launches

Justin Moore and Slacker, Inc. have launched Justin Moore Radio, a radio station featuring songs by Moore and those that have inspired his traditional country and Southern rock sound. Justin Moore Radio also includes Moore’s comments and introductions and is available for free on the web, iPad, smartphones, and other home entertainment devices. Slacker’s Artist […]

Longtime Member Exits Gloriana

Cheyenne Kimball has left Gloriana, the band announced today (7/11) via a statement on its website. The group shared the news through this post: We need you to know that Gloriana will absolutely continue on. We couldn’t imagine our lives any other way. We are 100 percent committed to all of you, our fans and supporters. As […]

Save The Date: ACM Honors To Salute Off-Camera Winners

The 5th Annual ACM Honors will be presented Mon., Sept. 19 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The evening of musical tribute performances and award presentations celebrate the non-televised winners from the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held earlier this year in Las Vegas. Host, presenters and performers will be revealed later this summer. […]

Country Anthems Can Be Authentic

There are too many dirt-road redneck songs bombarding radio airwaves. But it doesn’t mean that the songwriters who pen them, and the artists who deliver them, haven’t lived those experiences.

Opry News: Oak Ridge Boys, Bill Anderson

Oak Ridge Boys invited to become members of the Grand Ole Opry • Bill Anderson celebrates 50 years as an Opry member.

Paisley, Underwood To Return As CMA Awards Hosts

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return as hosts of the CMA Awards for the fourth year in a row when the show takes place Wed., Nov. 9 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The CMA harnessed the power of social media to share the news with fans this morning (7/11). Facebook users who “Like” the official […]

Aristo Issues Summer International Report

The summer issue, takes a look back at this year’s successful Global Events showcases, held June 6-7 during CMA Music Festival week in Nashville. With 18 different global Country artists on hand, the highlights were many, but nothing came as a bigger surprise than the CMA’s special international award presentation to world-class guitarist Tommy Emmanuel.  The presenter?  […]

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