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Garth Brooks Salutes Late Journalist Rineke Van Beek
/by Sarah SkatesLongtime Dutch country music journalist Rineke Van Beek passed away last month following a lengthy battle with cancer. During her 30-year career, she worked for Country Gazette in Holland, which was the recipient of the CMA’s award for international journalism. Following the closure of Country Gazette, Van Beek worked with Nashville FM. Among the many fans of […]
Swift's Worldwide Sales Pass 20 Million
/by Sarah SkatesTaylor Swift’s worldwide album sales total has passed the 20 million mark. This includes her three Big Machine Records studio albums, plus a holiday collection and a Walmart exclusive. In addition, Swift has sold over 33 million paid song downloads, making her the top-selling digital artist in history. Next the star heads to Sunday night’s […]
Lori McKenna Shares New Music In Nashville
/by Sarah SkatesLori McKenna debuted music from her latest album Lorraine in Nashville this week. The Massachusetts based songwriter has been in Music City for a listening party, and Tin Pan South performance.
The Consortium Inks Billy Joe Walker, Jr.
/by FreemanRenowned producer, musician, artist and songwriter Billy Joe Walker, Jr. has signed with The Consortium Group for exclusive worldwide representation. He is currently working on projects with singer/songwriters Shelley Skidmore and Drew Smith as well as composer Mike Post.
T.J. Martell Honors Gala Raises $370,000
/by Sarah SkatesThe T.J. Martell Foundation hosted its third annual Honors Gala on March 28 at the Hutton Hotel. The sold-out event drew 420 guests for dinner, awards presentation, live auction and entertainment by Tommy Shaw, Lorrie Morgan and Committed. The event raised $370,000 to fund innovative medical research focused on finding cures for leukemia, cancer and […]
Zac Brown Fears No Endeavor
/by Sarah SkatesZac Brown’s bag of tricks seems bottomless. The superstar-on-the-rise is adding a TV show to his ever-growing repertoire.
Soundscan: Sugarland Gets Upswing
/by Sarah SkatesIn brief: Country absent from this week’s all-genre Top 25 • Country album sales down 12.5% YTD • All-genre and country digital album sales up 13% YTD
Songwriter Harley Allen Passes [Updated]
/by Sarah SkatesRespected songwriter Harley Allen succumbed to cancer early this morning, Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
Better Angels Staff Updates
/by FreemanBetter Angels Music Group President/CEO Rob Rappaport has added Chief Creative Officer to his roles, and will also become Creative Director of the Publishing Group. Previous Creative Director Todd Wilkes has exited the company but will continue to work with Better Angels as a consultant. Better Angels Director of Artist Relations Gary Ray will assume […]
Photo Roundup Wednesday
/by MichelleCMA Songwriters Series • Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum • SOLID at MTSU
DISClaimer Single Reviews (3/30/11)
/by Robert K OermannI live for listening sessions like this one. The best part of this job is the thrill of discovery. There is simply nothing like hearing a great new artist for the first time. Or watching young ones develop.
Key West Songwriters Fest Draws Top Nashville Talent
/by Sarah SkatesThe Better Angels Music Key West Songwriters Festival, presented by BMI, has grown exponentially since debuting 16 years ago. This year’s event, running April 27 through May 1 will offer performances from more than 100 top-tier songwriters. Recently added to the lineup are genre-hopping singer/songwriters Raul Malo, Marshall Chapman, and Robert Earl Keen; serial country chart-toppers […]
Industry Ink Tuesday
/by Sarah SkatesBMI promotes Michael Steinberg • Ray Shelide joins APA • Grammy Awards 101 seminar • Twenty First Republic management for producers/engineers