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- CMHOFM Opens ‘Night Train To Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues Revisited’ Exhibit April 26, 2024
- On The Row: Honky-Tonker Randall King Makes Waves On Music Row April 26, 2024
- CMT Showcases Rising Female Star-Power At City Winery April 26, 2024
- Industry Ink: Clay Walker, Justin Moore, UMG Nashville, Mike Gossin, Julia Minichiello April 26, 2024
- Black Music Action Coalition Hosts Act II Of ‘Three Chords & The Actual Truth’ April 26, 2024
- Grand Ole Opry Celebrates Bill Cody On His 30th WSM Radio Anniversary April 26, 2024
- Ashley Cooke’s ‘Your Place’ Reaches No. 1 On The MusicRow Radio Chart April 26, 2024
- Mickey Guyton Announces Fall Tour & Shares New Single April 26, 2024
- Alli Walker & Manager Brad Turcotte Join Vector Management April 26, 2024
- Laci Kaye Booth’s Debut Album Set To Release In May April 26, 2024
Chesney's Latest No. 1 Leads String of Hits From Sony
/by Sarah SkatesKenny Chesney notched his 22nd career No. 1 with latest single “Live A Little,” creating his own milestone and one for his label group, Sony Music Nashville. On the heels of this feat, Chesney’s next single will be the Grace Potter duet “You And Tequila.”
Burns & Poe Plan Wide Release of Debut Album
/by Sarah SkatesBlue Steel Records’ duo Burns & Poe are planning the wide release of their self-titled debut album on May 10. A limited edition LP/CD package of the new album is already available for purchase exclusively to early-bird fans via the Burns and Poe website. The project’s current single “Second Chance” goes for adds May 16, […]
David Renzer Leaving Post as UMPG Chairman and CEO
/by Sarah SkatesUniversal Music Publishing Group Chairman and CEO David Renzer announced today (4/26) his plans to exit the company. He has been with the publisher 15 years, starting in 1996 with MCA Music Publishing.
Mark Wills Lends Voice To Military Vets
/by Sherod RobertsonMark Wills and military assistance charity USA Cares, are partnering to lead a national awareness campaign about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). He will be the official spokesperson and voice for the “Crazy Being Home” outreach to encourage and support veterans. His recording of “Crazy Being Home” (written by Chris […]
Fun Photo Spread
/by Sarah SkatesLuke Bryan on set with Shaun Silva • Steel Magnolia helps Cell Phones For Soldiers • David St. Romain visits ACM • Gretchen Wilson at Talladega
Big Machine Label Group Joins iHeartRadio Lineup
/by FreemanClear Channel Radio has announced the addition of Big Machine Radio to its iHeartRadio lineup. The commercial-free, digital station offers exclusive interviews, rare recordings, and a weekly “From the Vaults” feature from the label group’s artists…
Grand Ole Opry Benefit Marks Flood Anniversary
/by MichelleThe Grand Ole Opry will mark the first anniversary of the flood that devastated much of Nashville and temporarily displaced the Opry from the Grand Ole Opry House with a star-packed show. Play On, Nashville!, is set for Tues., May 3 at the Opry House. Among those scheduled to perform are Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, […]
Darius Rucker Marks Latest No. 1 With Media Rounds
/by Sarah SkatesDarius Rucker performed on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night (4/25). While in New York City he visited the Today show yesterday, and the syndicated Wendy Williams Show, set to air today (4/26). He also played a benefit concert to fight homelessness and AIDS. The Capitol Records Nashville artist recently celebrated his fifth chart-topping […]
Ronnie Dunn Reveals Solo Album Details
/by MichelleRonnie Dunn has revealed the full track listing and cover art for his self-titled solo debut, set for release June 7. He has writing credits on nine of the album’s 11 tracks. The video for “Bleed Red,” the first single from Dunn’s upcoming album, premiered recently (4/22) on CMT, CMT.com, and CMT Pure as part […]
CMT's USA Weekend Breakthrough Video Noms Revealed
/by FreemanDetails about the 2011 CMT Awards are starting to emerge with today’s (4/25) announcement of the USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year Award nominees. The fan-voted awards show airs live from Nashville June 8 on CMT and cmt.com.
Industry Ink Monday (4/25)
/by Sarah SkatesASCAP inks Kristy Lee • CAA ups Jim Butler • Stokes Nielson’s new company • Lori Genes Christian welcomes baby • LTC hires Brett Shumaker
CRS Names Agenda Committee
/by Sarah SkatesCountry Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has announced its 2011-2012 Agenda Committee for CRS 2012, to be held Feb. 22-24, 2012, at the Nashville Convention Center. The Agenda Committee is made up of volunteers from all areas of the Country radio and record industries and gathers each year to plan events for the upcoming Country Radio Seminar. […]
Hazel Dickens Passes
/by Robert K OermannRenowned Appalachian vocal stylist Hazel Dickens has died at age 75. The West Virginia native was noted for her strongly feminist song lyrics, support of coal miners and participation in bluegrass and folk-music groups such as The Strange Creek Singers and Hazel & Alice. She recorded for the Rounder, Folkways and Arhoolie record labels. The […]