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Aristo Summer Show Lineup Revealed

AristoMedia has announced the lineup for its new Aristo Summer Show, which will be held Tuesday, June 7 at Second Fiddle. The show starts at 3 pm CT and will feature 15 minute original sets from a diverse group of performers including Deborah Allen, Lacey Green, Adam Gregory, Amber Hayes, Ty Herndon, Rachel Holder, DJ […]

Hot Nights at the Hall This Summer

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is debuting a summer concert series exclusively for its members: Hot Nights at the Hall, which will take place monthly, will feature live music, food, autograph signings and exclusive access to the Museum and Museum Store. The series kicks off Friday, June 17 when the Jimmy Church […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (5/18/11)

Five newcomers, four up-and-comers and one Hall of Fame member—those are the ingredients for this edition of “DisClaimer.”

Airwaving And Radio Hobnobbing

Catching up with Stealing Angels, Kelly Parkes and Gloriana on the road and visiting radio…

Swift Graces InStyle

InStyle’s latest cover girl, Taylor Swift talks about love, success and life at home and on the road in the mag’s June issue which hits newsstands May 20. Here’s some excerpts from her interview… On finding love: “There are no rules when it comes to love. I just try to let love surprise me because […]

Stroud Launches R&J Records, Hires McFadden

James Stroud has announced the launch of R&J Records with partner Rick Carter of Gulport, MS. The same executive team from Stroudavarious Records will run the new imprint. According to a press release, the announcement follows a series of negotiations marking the end of Stroud’s relationship with Stroudavarious and all related entities including Country Crossing […]

Alabama Unites Fellow Stars For "Bama Rising"

Alabama today (5/17) announced plans for “BAMA RISING: A Benefit Concert for Alabama Tornado Recovery,” presented by Verizon. The June 14 concert at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena will feature performances by the superstar band as well as Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Dierks Bentley and more.

Curb Records Sues Tim McGraw

Curb Records has filed suit against Tim McGraw claiming breach-of-contract, reports Billboard.biz. According to documents obtained by Billboard, Curb alleges that the tracks on McGraw’s upcoming Emotional Traffic album were recorded outside of a contractually designated time period. Under the agreement the album should have been recorded “no earlier than 12 months and no later […]

Zarling Promoted To VP

Big Machine Records and Valory Music Co.’s Sr. Dir. New Media & Promotion Strategy John Zarling has been promoted to VP Promotion & Media Strategy for the Big Machine Label Group. “John Zarling is my visionary soul brother,” says BMLG President & CEO Scott Borchetta. “He has literally been with me from the very first […]

AIMP Sets Sights On Music City

The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is looking to establish a Nashville chapter to join its Los Angeles and New York memberships. The non-profit organization, formed in 1977 is dedicated to providing education and information to its members on current topics, trends and practices in the music publishing industry. To help introduce the organization […]

John Rich Eyes Win on "The Celebrity Apprentice"

John Rich has made it to the final two contestants on The Celebrity Apprentice, and with perfectly orchestrated timing, has two new music releases out today (5/17), and a slew of promotional TV appearances.

Benefit News: Bama Rising Details Coming Today

Plus Team Rio • Celeb Softball • Jars of Clay Benefit Concert

Josh Turner Surprises Scotty McCreery Onstage

American Idol hopeful Scotty McCreery got the surprise of a lifetime when he performed in his hometown of Garner, NC on Saturday (5/14). As he was starting into Josh Turner’s “Your Man,” which has become one of his signature songs from the season, Turner himself appeared onstage and shocked the young singer. The two performed […]

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