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Writers Nights
/by contributorBMI & KUPL Partner to Present Songwriters Night with Kix Brooks & Friends • Singles Only presents “A Night of Hits”
First Music From Dunn's Solo Debut
/by Sarah SkatesRonnie Dunn is releasing his first post-Brooks & Dunn single. “Bleed Red,” is the lead track from his upcoming solo debut album for Sony Music Nashville. Produced by Dunn, and penned by Tommy Lee James and Andrew Dorff, “Bleed Red” is a ballad that Dunn says, “knocked me out from the first listen. I genuinely felt […]
Sony Music Unlimited Sets Sights On U.S.
/by adminSony has rallied support among the major labels—Warner Bros., Universal and EMI—to form a streaming music service that the partners hope will challenge Apple’s iTunes (now passed the 10 billion downloads mark) and give their artists an additional platform form which to be heard.
Song From "Country Strong" Earns Oscar Nod
/by Sarah SkatesThis morning’s (1/25) Academy Award nominations included the song “Coming Home,” from the Country Strong soundtrack. Nominated for Best Original Song are songwriters Tom Douglas, Troy Verges, and Hillary Lindsey. Bob DiPiero also has a writing credit on the song, but only three songwriters are allowed to be nominated. (read why) “Coming Home” was performed […]
Artist News
/by Sarah SkatesTy Stone on Kid Rock tour • Billy Currington on Leno • The Band Perry team with Purina • Randy Montana’s free single • Brantley Gilbert new single • Ride/Capstone launch Glen Templeton • Clay Walker plays Pebble Beach • Gatlins on Craig Ferguson • Lorrie Morgan climbs Pink Ladders >>Atlantic Records newcomer Ty Stone […]
Dierks Lets Fans In On Recording Process
/by MichelleDierks Bentley will be heading to Asheville, NC next week with producer Jon Randall Stewart and recording engineer Gary Paczosa to record his sixth Capitol Nashville studio album. The entire recording experience from the studio will be viewable online through a live video feed 24 hours a day beginning Jan. 30 on www.dierks.com. “I’ve been […]
Josh Kelley Sets Release Date
/by Sarah SkatesNews on upcoming albums from Josh Kelley, Thompson Square, the JaneDear girls, and Steve Earle
Chesney, Cannon Reach Milestone
/by Sarah SkatesKenny Chesney and producer Buddy Cannon are celebrating a milestone. Chesney’s latest No. 1 hit “Somewhere With You,” marked the star’s 21st time at the top of the charts, and his 20th charttopper produced by Cannon. Chesney says he knew the song by Shane McAnally and John Harding was very unique the first time he […]
Joanna Smith
/by ProgrammerPlaylistJoanna Smith will be playing at MusicRow’s Annual CRS Meet & Greet Tuesday, March 1, 2:30-5 pm at Cadillac Ranch. Joanna Smith is releasing her new single, “Georgia Mud,” which she co-wrote with Jim McCormick and Aaron Scherz. The song will appear on her upcoming debut album for Columbia Nashville. “Aaron had the line about […]
Industry Round-Up
/by Sarah SkatesDove nominations • Joe Galante new email • NaFF scores sponsorship • Production Music panel • ACM hiring • New Faces Show • Jay McCarthy joins Roxstarz
Role Reversal For Radio Promoters Matthew Hargis, Bobby Young
/by Sarah SkatesRadio promotion executives Matthew Hargis and Bobby Young have essentially traded posts. Hargis has left his role handling southeast regional promotion for Capitol Records Nashville, and joined Republic Nashville as National Director of Promotion. In turn, Young has exited his post as Republic’s National Promotion Director to fill the vacancy left by Hargis at Capitol. […]
Luke Bryan Plans New Spring Break EP
/by MichelleLuke Bryan will release his third Spring Break themed EP, Spring Break 3…It’s A Shore Thing, on March 1, 2011. His third annual spring break show is set for March 8 and 9 at Spinnaker’s Beach Club in Panama City, FL. The EP features four never-before-released songs co-written by Bryan, “If You Ain’t Here To […]
Photos: Paisley, the JaneDear girls, Jacob Lyda
/by FreemanPaisley Joined By GB Packers QB Onstage • the JaneDear girls Go Shopping With A Fan • Newcomer Jacob Lyda Performs A Private Showcase Brad Paisley appropriately kicked off his H2O Frozen Over Tour in frozen Green Bay, WI last week (Jan. 21). The sold-out crowd was taken to another level of frenzy when Aaron […]