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In Photos: Warner Music Nashville ACM Awards After Party

April 4, 2016/by Jessica Nicholson

Warner Music Nashville artists and execs celebrated after the ACM Awards on Sunday night in Las Vegas. The show included performances by Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Chris Janson and Cole Swindell.

Pictured: John Esposito and Peter Strickland pose with WMN artists High Valley, Michael Ray and Jana Kramer.

Pictured: Dan + Shay at WMN’s post-ACM Awards dinner with Scott Hendricks (EVP A&R, WMN).

Pictured (L-R): Cole Swindell, Brett Eldredge, Peter Strickland (EVP & GM, WMN), Blake Shelton, John Esposito (President & CEO, WMN), Chris Janson

Pictured (L-R): Rac Clark (RAC Clark, Executive Producer ACM Awards), Brett Eldredge, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, John Esposito (President & CEO, WMN), Jack Sussman (EVP Specials, Music & Live Events, CBS Entertainment)

In Photos: Big Machine Label Group ACM Awards After Party

April 4, 2016/by Jessica Nicholson

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 03: Guests attend the celebration of The 51st Annual ACM Awards with Big Machine Label Group at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rick Diamond/ACM2016/Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group)

Guests attend the celebration of The 51st Annual ACM Awards with Big Machine Label Group at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rick Diamond/ACM2016/Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group)

Big Machine Label Group had big reasons to celebrate in Las Vegas on Sunday night after the ACM Awards. BMLG artist Thomas Rhett earned his first ACM Award for Single Record of the Year for “Die a Happy Man,” while Florida Georgia Line took home their third consecutive ACM Vocal Duo of the Year. Earlier in the week, the duo was also honored by the RIAA with a Diamond Award for “Cruise.” It is the only country single to be certified 10x platinum.

Other BMLG appearances included Tim McGraw‘s performance of “Humble and Kind,” backed by a diverse group of singers from around the world. Cassadee Pope made her debut appearance on the ACM Awards, performing “Think of You” with Chris Young. Additionally, Martina McBride and Maddie & Tae served as presenters.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 03: Musician Thomas Rhett and guests attend the celebration of The 51st Annual ACM Awards with Big Machine Label Group at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rick Diamond/ACM2016/Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group)

Pictured (L-R): CMT SVP Music Strategy Leslie Fram, Thomas Rhett, Lauren Akins and The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 03: Big Machine Records founder Scott Borchetta and musician Thomas Rhett with guests attend the celebration of The 51st Annual ACM Awards with Big Machine Label Group at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rick Diamond/ACM2016/Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group)

Pictured (L-R): BMLG President/CEO Scott Borchetta, The Valory Music Co.’s SVP Promotion George Briner, Florida George Line’s Tyler Hubbard, BMLG EVP Jimmy Harnen, Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Republic Nashville VP Promotion Matthew Hargis, and Thomas Rhett.

Pictured (L-R): BMLG President/CEO Scott Borchetta, Thomas Rhett, Jesse Frasure and Dann Huff (co-producers of Rhett’s “Die a Happpy Man”) and The Valory Music Co.’s SVP Promotion George Briner

In Photos: Sony Music Nashville ACM After Party

April 4, 2016/by Craig_Shelburne

Sony Music Nashville executives and artists mingled at a private party at MGM Lofts after the ACM Awards in Las Vegas on Sun., April 1. Miranda Lambert helped the label group bring home trophies following her seventh consecutive win in the Female Vocalist of the Year category, as well as an award for Vocal Event (“Smokin’ and Drinkin’” with Little Big Town). Sony Music Nashville artists Cam, Lambert, Old Dominion (an early winner for New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year), Carrie Underwood and Chris Young performed on the show, while presenters included Garth Brooks, Jake Owen and Chase Rice.

Pictured (L-R): Columbia Nashville’s Chase Rice; Jim Catino, VP, A&R, Sony Music Nashville; RCA Nashville’s Jake Owen; and Sony Music Nashville’s EVP/COO Ken Robold, EVP, Promotion and Artist Development Steve Hodges and Chairman & CEO Randy Goodman. Photo: Meishach Moore

Pictured (L-R): Arista Nashville/RCA Records’ Cam and RCA Nashville’s Kane Brown. Photo: Meishach Moore

Pictured (Front Row, L-R): Taylor Lindsey, Sr. Director, A&R, Sony Music Nashville; Brad Tursi , Old Dominion; (Back Row, L-R) Will Hitchcock, Morris Higham Management; Ken Robold, EVP/COO, Sony Music Nashville; Whit Sellers, Trevor Rosen, and Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion; Randy Goodman, Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Nashville; Geoff Sprung, Old Dominion. Photo: Meishach Moore

Pictured (L-R): RCA Nashville’s Miranda Lambert, Columbia Nashville’s Maren Morris.

NMPA Honors Top Songwriters And Publishers With G&P Program

April 4, 2016/by Jessica Nicholson

The National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) honored the top 221 songwriters and 290 certifications for this winter’s most popular tunes, as part of its G&P Program, which identifies and honors songwriters of RIAA-certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum singles.

Country songwriter Rodney Clawson was among those songwriters picking up the most honors, with four G&P certifications, for “Burnin’ It Down” (Jason Aldean), “Sippin’ On Fire” (Florida Georgia Line), “Southern Girl” (Tim McGraw), and “Where I Come From” (Montgomery Gentry).

Other songwriters honored include Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, Ed Sheeran, Peter Svensson, and Nadir Khavat.

“The songs we know by heart aren’t always written by the artists we see. They are the work of brilliant writers who pen the notes and lyrics we love,” said NMPA President & CEO David Israelite. “NMPA’s Gold & Platinum Program celebrates these talented songwriters and reminds us that great music is a team effort.”

The top publishers honored were:

Sony/ATV Music Publishing, with 86 certifications (29 Gold/21 Platinum/36-Multi-Platinum)
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), with 49 certifications (15 Gold/15 Platinum/19 Multi-Platinum)
Warner/Chappell Music, with 46 certifications (13 Gold/12 Platinum/21 Multi-Platinum)
Kobalt Music, with 31 certifications (12 Gold/9 Platinum/10 Multi-Platinum)
BMG, with 23 certifications (15 Gold/ 5 Platinum/3 Multi-Platinum)
Round Hill Music: 10
SONGS Music Publishing: 10
Pulse Music Publishing: 5
Reservoir Media Management: 5
Shapiro, Bernstein & Co.: 5
Imagem: 4
Bluewater Music: 4
Spirit Music Group: 3
The Administration MP: 2
Disney Music Publishing: 1
Clearbox Rights: 1
Ole: 1
Peer Music: 1
Big Deal Music: 1
Black River Entertainment: 1

Industry Ink: Road To Roo, Richlyn Marketing, Music Biz & Dropbox

April 4, 2016/by Craig_Shelburne

Road To Roo Narrows To Two Finalists

Roots of a Rebellion

The statewide winner of the Road to Roo competition, presented by BMI and hosted by Lightning 100, will be determined at Nashville’s Mercy Lounge on Mon., April 4 at 9 p.m. Fan votes will determine which band will earn a spot at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Finalists are Nashville’s Roots of a Rebellion and Knoxville’s Josiah and the Greater Good.

HI-FI Selects Richlyn Marketing

HI-FI, The Mobile Lifestyle Network, has hired Nashville-based marketing and public relations firm, Richlyn Marketing, to handle media and artist relations and strategic marketing. HI-FI is a new interest-driven network where members create, join, and contribute to user-curated communities based on their interests.

Described as “The Ultimate Newsfeed,” HI-FI cuts clutter and connects users to what they care about the most, without algorithms or distractions. In addition, the application offers the opportunity for monetization, giving users the ability to generate advertising revenue from curated hashtags.

Richlyn Marketing will help expand the platform’s musical footing in Nashville and assist with brand development and partnerships industry-wide. HI-FI Founder and CEO, J. Winder Hughes, III notes, “We are so excited to be working with the Richlyn Marketing team. We feel they are going to take HI-FI to the next level in the entertainment world, connecting us with key musical influencers and industry tastemakers, while contributing to overarching brand development.”

Dropbox To Sponsor Music Biz Awards Luncheon

The Music Business Association (Music Biz) has announced that Dropbox will sponsor the Music Biz 2016 Awards Luncheon on Wed., May 18, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville.

Dropbox, which boasts more than 500 million users and 150,000 business customers, allows major and independent record labels, artists, managers, publishers, and other businesses to securely store and collaborate on music files, photos, and videos across multiple devices.

“Dropbox has made it far simpler for artists, labels, and other music companies, both big and small, to work together and securely share important information with those who can help them advance their careers,” said James Donio, President of Music Biz. “We’re happy to have Dropbox as a new sponsor this year, and look forward to celebrating excellence in our industry at the Awards Luncheon.”

“The music industry is an enthusiastic adopter of Dropbox, and it has been exciting to see the innovative ways that artists are using it to collaborate and grow their brands and fan bases,” said Michael Shaffer, Dropbox VP of Business Development & Partnerships. “We are delighted to support the Awards Luncheon this year, and celebrate the accomplishments of the artists being recognized.”

In addition, Music Biz is happy to offer MusicRow readers a special offer to attend the entire convention for just $229* ($1,699 value). Register here with code ‘musicrow-229’ to take advantage of this great opportunity. Day passes also available for $129. Please contact pat.daly@musicbiz.org if interested.

*This promo rate is only available to individuals who are not currently employed by a Music Business Association member company and who have never been a member in the past.

Weekly Register: Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton Lead Country Charts

April 4, 2016/by Jessica Nicholson

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton, who picked up even more trophies on Sunday night’s ACM Awards, moves back to the No. 1 spot on the country albums chart (and No. 8 overall) this week, as Traveller moves 24K. This make 1.1 million sold RTD for Traveller.

He’s followed by Joey+Rory‘s Hymns project, which sold 21K this week. Sam Hunt‘s Montevallo moved 6.6K this week, enough to put it third this week. Thomas Rhett‘s Tangled Up, which features the new ACM Single of the Year “Die A Happy Man,” moved 5.5K to move into the fourth spot this week, while Loretta Lynn‘s Full Circle is at No. 5, with 4.9K sold.

The top country debut is from Margo Price. Her Midwest Farmer’s Daughter debuts at No. 10, with 4K sold.

Zayn takes the top spot in the overall album rankings, with Mind of Mine selling 157K (112 album only). Album sales are down 16.6 percent overall YTD, while overall digital album sales are down 23.9 percent. Country album sales are down 4.3 percent, while country digital album sales down 13.9 percent.

Tim McGraw‘s “Humble and Kind” powers to the top of the country tracks chart (and No. 18 overall), with 38K. Kenny Chesney‘s “Noise” debuts at No.2 (No. 23 overall) with 33.4K, while Maren Morris‘ “My Church” lands at No. 3 with 32.9K sold. Brett Eldredge‘s “Drunk On Your Love” is at No. 4 with 32.7K. Blake Shelton‘s “Came Here To Forget” rounds out the Top 5 with 32.6K sold.

Overall digital track sales are down 25.2 percent from last year, while country digital track sales are down 21.3 percent.

On the overall digital track sales rankings, Lukas Graham’s “7 Years” returns to the No. 1 spot, with 155K sold. The top debut comes from Nick Jonas with “Close” landing at No. 12 with 55K sold.

Information provided by Nielsen Soundscan.

In Photos: UMG Nashville ACM After Party

April 4, 2016/by Eric T. Parker

Universal Music Group Nashville celebrated the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at an after party at the 1923 Bourbon Bar inside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Winners for the label group include Mercury Nashville’s Chris Stapleton (Male Vocalist of the Year, New Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for Traveller, Song of the Year for “Nobody to Blame”), Capitol Records Nashville’s Little Big Town (Vocal Group of the Year, Vocal Event of the Year for “Smokin’ and Drinkin'” with Miranda Lambert), and EMI Nashville’s Eric Church (Video of the Year for “Mr. Misunderstood”).

Pictured (L-R): UMG Nashville Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan, top award winner of the night Chris Stapleton, UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe, Morgane Stapleton.

Pictured (L-R): UMG Nashville Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan, Chris Stapleton, UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe, Morgane Stapleton.

Pictured (L-R): ACM nominees John Osborne, Eric Paslay and Mickey Guyton, UMG Nashville Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan and ACM nominee TJ Osborne.

Pictured (L-R): John Osborne of Brothers Osborne, Eric Paslay, Mickey Guyton, UMG Nashville Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan, TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne.

Pictured (L-R): LBT's Phillip Sweet, UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe, LBT's Kimberly Schlapman, UMG Nashville Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan, LBT's Karen Fairchild, LBT's Jimi Westbrook, award winning producer Jay Joyce .

Pictured (L-R): Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town, UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe, Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town, UMG Nashville Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town, producer Jay Joyce .

Pictured (L-R): UMG Nashville Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan, ACM presenter and nominee Kacey Musgraves.

Pictured (L-R): UMG Nashville Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan, Kacey Musgraves.

Pictured (L-R): UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe, ACM co-hosts, performers and nominees Dierks Bentley and Luke Bryan, UMG Nashville Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan.

Pictured (L-R): UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe, ACM co-hosts Dierks Bentley and Luke Bryan, UMG Nashville Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan.

In Photos: Darius Rucker, Maren Morris, BMLG’s Music Has Value

April 4, 2016/by Craig_Shelburne

Darius Rucker Tees Up For ACM Lifting Lives

Pictured (L-R): Darius Rucker, Gayle Holcomb. Photo: Getty Images for ACM

Darius Rucker hosted the ACM Lifting Lives Golf Classic at TPC Las Vegas for the fifth consecutive year on Sat., April 2. The ACM Lifting Lives Golf Classic—the tenth held since 2004—brought together country artists Hudson Moore and Drake White as well as other members of the music community in a scramble tournament to raise funds and awareness for ACM Lifting Lives’ Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund, which provides immediate relief to those in need in the music industry. The fund was established by former Academy of Country Music and ACM Lifting Lives Board Chair Gayle Holcomb, in honor of her mother.

Maren Morris Celebrates Birthday In Las Vegas

Pictured (L-R): Chase Rice, Neil Perry (The Band Perry), Maren Morris, Kelsey Ballerini, Kimberly Perry (The Band Perry), Reid Perry (The Band Perry), Tae Dye (Maddie & Tae), Maddie Marlow (Maddie & Tae). Photo: Katie Kauss

Columbia Nashville singer/songwriter Maren Morris (“My Church”) celebrated her 26th birthday on Fri., April 1, at a private party at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Joining in the celebration were fellow artists in town for the 51st Annual ACM Awards, including Kelsea Ballerini, The Band Perry, Maddie & Tae, and Chase Rice.

BMLG’s Music Has Value Store Pops Up In Las Vegas

Big Machine Label Group opened a temporary pop-up shop inside the MGM Grand Hotel lobby over the weekend, for fans support the Music Has Value campaign and purchase branded merchandise. The space also served as a meet-and-greet location for BMLG artists such as Thomas Rhett, Maddie & Tae and Justin Moore.

Scott Borchetta and Sandi Borchetta founded the Music Has Value campaign in early 2015 to raise awareness and support of proper artist compensation. On Friday, April 1, they announced a partnership with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to create the Music Has Value Fund, whose mission is to provide funding to nonprofit organizations which support those who make music, aspire to make music, and access and appreciate music.

“We developed the fund to support great organizations that show true appreciation of music,” said Sandi Borchetta. “We appreciate the outpouring support from BMLG artists and fans in support of the Music Has Value campaign over the past year. It has grown from a simple idea into a full-blown campaign in support of our industry.”

All proceeds from the sales of clothing and accessories at the BMLG Pop-Up Store were dedicated to the Music Has Value Fund, except for the sales of a limited-edition T-shirt whose sales were dedicated to the Academy of Country Music’s Lifting Lives charitable organization.

ACM Awards: Aldean, Lambert, Little Big Town, Stapleton Win Big

April 3, 2016/by Craig_Shelburne

Jason Aldean. Photo: Jim Wright

Jason Aldean won Entertainer of the Year at the ACM Awards, while Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and Chris Stapleton racked up multiple wins on Sunday night (April 3) in Las Vegas.

“I was just starting to think this one wasn’t in the cards for me,” he said, referencing the fact that he’s been nominated for the last six years in that category, but only just now won the award. Because he is a former Male Vocalist and Top New Male Vocalist winner, Aldean can also claim a rare Triple Crown achievement. He thanked his wife and daughters, his business associates, country radio and country fans. “This is one of the best nights of my professional career,” he stated.

Lambert and Little Big Town won a Vocal Event of the Year award for “Smokin’ and Drinkin'” during a red carpet appearance. As the show progressed, Little Big Town picked up their third Vocal Group of the Year award. Lambert, meanwhile, collected her seventh consecutive Female Vocalist award.

Stapleton continues to rack up awards, for Album of the Year (Traveller), Male Vocalist of the Year, and Song of the Year (“Nobody to Blame”). Prior to the telecast he was named New Male Vocalist. As previously announced, Kelsea Ballerini picked up New Female Vocalist and Old Dominion claimed New Duo/Group of the Year.

Dolly Parton won the Tex Ritter Award for achievements in presenting country music in film, saluting her TV movie, Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors. One of the most star-studded performances came when Parton and Katy Perry teamed up for a medley of “Coat of Many Colors,” “Jolene,” and “9 to 5.” Parton wore a glittery, multi-colored jacket and white pants, while Perry pulled out a pink, shiny outfit with yellow accents, and they hammed it up with funny choreography and silly riffing. Alyvia Alyn Lind, who starred as a young Parton in the movie, danced in the audience.

Dolly Parton and Katy Perry. Photo: Getty Images/Ethan Miller

Other highlights included Blake Shelton’s surprise appearance at the beginning of the show, when he suddenly appeared to overshadow Dierks Bentley’s first year as co-host, stepping out on stage to surprise Luke Bryan, who couldn’t help but grin.

New singles were the name of the game in Las Vegas. Bryan performed “Huntin, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” Shelton sang “Came Here to Forget” and, later in the show in the middle of the audience at MGM Grand, Bentley offered “Somewhere on a Beach.”

Eric Church’s rendition of “Record Year” paid tribute to late heroes like David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Lemmy and Scott Weiland. Charles Kelley offered “Lonely Girl” from his new solo album, Ballerini teamed up with Nick Jonas for a mashup for “Love Me Like You Mean It” and “Peter Pan,” and Cam brought the rowdy crowd to a hush with “Burning House.” Cole Swindell scaled it way back for an acoustic rendering of “You Should Be Here.”

Pictured (L-R)L Nick Jonas, Kelsea Ballerini. Photo: ACM Instagram

Pictured (L-R): Nick Jonas, Kelsea Ballerini. Photo: Instagram.com/acmawards

Kenny Chesney roused the crowd with “Noise,” while Stapleton took a subdued approach with “Fire Away.” Aldean’s “Lights Come On” and Keith Urban’s “Wasted Time” previewed new albums, while Thomas Rhett delivered “Die a Happy Man.” Earlier in the night, he picked up his first ACM Award when that tune won Single of the Year.

Other performance slots included Sam Hunt’s elegant “Make You Miss Me,” Tim McGraw’s eloquent “Humble and Kind,” Old Dominion’s catchy “Snapback,” and Carrie Underwood’s dramatic “Church Bells,” incorporating the impactful production value that she’s become known for.

What an inspirational performance from @thetimmcgraw. #HumbleandKindACMs #ACMs ?: @gettyentertainment

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See a full list of ACM Awards winners.

ACM Awards Reveal Winners For 2016

April 3, 2016/by Jessica Nicholson

The Academy of Country Music Awards honors country music’s biggest artists with its annual awards show, and this year, it returned to its Las Vegas home at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, after last year’s 50th anniversary celebration in Dallas, Texas.

Some honors were given even before the televised ceremony. Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert took home the honor for Vocal Event of the Year, while Florida Georgia Line took home Vocal Duo of the Year. Eric Church earned Video of the Year for “Mr. Misunderstood.”

Jason Aldean earned his first Entertainer of the Year honor.

Chris Stapleton earned the prestigious Male Vocalist of the Year honor. Additionally, Stapleton, along with co-writers Barry Bales and Ronnie Bowman, took home the evening’s first award on the telecast, picking up Song of the Year for “Nobody To Blame.” Stapleton and producer Dave Cobb also took home Album of the Year for Traveller.

Thomas Rhett‘s “Die A Happy Man” earned Single Record of the Year. Little Big Town took home Vocal Group of the Year, while Miranda Lambert earned Female Vocalist of the Year.

Katy Perry was also on hand to honor Dolly Parton and the movie Dolly Parton’s Coat Of Many Colors with the Tex Ritter Award, prior to a duet performance of Parton’s classics “Coat Of Many Colors,” “Jolene,” and “9 to 5.”

Previously announced awards include New Male Vocalist of the Year (Chris Stapleton), New Female Vocalist of the Year (Kelsea Ballerini), and New Duo/Group of the Year (Old Dominion). Additional honors for Songwriter of the Year (Ross Copperman), Producer of the Year (Dave Cobb), as well as numerous Special Awards and studio awards were also previously revealed.

A recap of the show can be read here.

Nominees (winners marked in bold):

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
• Jason Aldean
• Garth Brooks
• Luke Bryan
• Eric Church
• Miranda Lambert

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
• Jason Aldean
• Dierks Bentley
• Eric Church
• Brett Eldredge
• Chris Stapleton

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Jana Kramer
• Miranda Lambert
• Kacey Musgraves
• Carrie Underwood

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
• Brothers Osborne
• Dan + Shay
• Florida Georgia Line
• Joey + Rory
• Maddie & Tae

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
• Eli Young Band
• Little Big Town
• Old Dominion
• Rascal Flatts
• Zac Brown Band

NEW MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
• Brett Eldredge
• Chris Janson
• Thomas Rhett
• Chase Rice
• Chris Stapleton

NEW FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Cam
• Mickey Guyton
• RaeLynn

NEW VOCAL DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
• A Thousand Horses
• Brothers Osborne
• Maddie & Tae
• Old Dominion
• Parmalee

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
• I’m Comin’ Over – Chris Young
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young
Record Label: RCA Records

• Montevallo – Sam Hunt
Producers: Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally
Record Label: MCA Nashville

• Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: EMI Records Nashville

• Tangled Up – Thomas Rhett
Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Chris DeStefano, Joe London
Record Label: The Valory Music Co.

• Traveller – Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton
Record Label: Mercury Records

SONG OF THE YEAR
“Burning House “– Cam
Songwriters: Jeffrey Bhasker, Tyler Johnson, Cam
Publishers: Marvelous Oaks Records (ASCAP), Creative Pulse Music (BMI), One Year Yesterday Publishing (BMI), Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI), These Are Pulse Songs (BMI), Way Above Music (BMI)

“Girl Crush” – Little Big Town
Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose
Publishers: HillarodyRathbone Music (ASCAP), Hoodie Songs (BMI), Songs of Crazy Girl Music (BMI), Songs of Universal Inc (BMI), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

“Nobody To Blame” – Chris Stapleton
Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Barry Bales, Ronnie Bowman
Publishers: House of Sea Gayle Music (ASCAP), WB Music Corp (ASCAP), Quackhead Music (BMI), RayLynn Publishing (BMI)

“Raise ‘Em Up” – Keith Urban Featuring Eric Church
Songwriters: Tom Douglas, Jaren Johnston, Jeffrey Steele
Publishers: Jeffrey Steele Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), TomDouglasMusic (BMI), Sony/ATV Harmony (ASCAP), Texa Rae Music (ASCAP)

“She Don’t Love You” – Eric Paslay
Songwriters: Eric Paslay, Jennifer Wayne
Publishers: Five Stone Publishing (ASCAP), Spirit Two Nashville (ASCAP), Songwriters of Platinum Pen Publishing (BMI)

SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
• “Burning House” – Cam
Producers: Jeff Bhasker, Tyler Johnson, Camaron Ochs
Record Labels: Arista Nashville, RCA Records, Kravenworks

• “Buy Me A Boat” – Chris Janson
Producers: Brent Anderson, Chris DuBois, Chris Janson
Record Label: Warner Music Nashville

• “Die A Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett
Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure
Record Label: The Valory Music Co.

• “Girl Crush” – Little Big Town
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

• “I’m Comin’ Over” – Chris Young
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young
Record Label: RCA Nashville

• “Take Your Time” – Sam Hunt
Producers: Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally
Record Label: MCA Nashville

VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
• “Biscuits” – Kacey Musgraves
Director: Mark Klasfeld
Producer: Nicole Acacio

• “Burning House” – Cam
Director: Trey Fanjoy
Producer: Trent Hardville

• “Girl Crush” – Little Big Town
Directors: Karla Welch, Matthew Welch
Producer: Amanda Prunesti

• “Mr. Misunderstood” – Eric Church
Directors: Reid Long, John Peets
Producer: Megan Smith

• “Riser” – Dierks Bentley
Director: Wes Edwards
Producer: Jennifer Rothlein

VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
• “Hangover Tonight” – Gary Allan Featuring Chris Stapleton
Producers: Gary Allan, Greg Droman
Record Label: MCA Nashville

• “Home Alone Tonight” – Luke Bryan Featuring Karen Fairchild
Producers: Jeff Stevens, Jody Stevens
Record Label: Capitol Nashville

• “Raise ‘Em Up” – Keith Urban Featuring Eric Church
Producers: Nathan Chapman, Keith Urban
Record Labels: Hit Red Records, Capitol Nashville

• “Smokin’ and Drinkin’” – Miranda Lambert Featuring Little Big Town
Producers: Frank Liddell, Chuck Ainlay, Glenn Worf
Record Label: RCA Nashville

• “Wild Child” – Kenny Chesney With Grace Potter
Producers: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
Record Labels: Blue Chair Records, Columbia Nashville

In Photos: Warner Music Nashville ACM Awards After Party

In Photos: Big Machine Label Group ACM Awards After Party

In Photos: Sony Music Nashville ACM After Party

NMPA Honors Top Songwriters And Publishers With G&P Program

Industry Ink: Road To Roo, Richlyn Marketing, Music Biz & Dropbox

Road To Roo Narrows To Two Finalists

HI-FI Selects Richlyn Marketing

Dropbox To Sponsor Music Biz Awards Luncheon

Weekly Register: Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton Lead Country Charts

In Photos: UMG Nashville ACM After Party

In Photos: Darius Rucker, Maren Morris, BMLG’s Music Has Value

Darius Rucker Tees Up For ACM Lifting Lives

Maren Morris Celebrates Birthday In Las Vegas

BMLG’s Music Has Value Store Pops Up In Las Vegas

ACM Awards: Aldean, Lambert, Little Big Town, Stapleton Win Big

ACM Awards Reveal Winners For 2016

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