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- BMI Kicks Off Sixth Season Of ‘Rooftop On The Row’ Series April 17, 2024
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- Belmont University Receives Grant From National Endowment For The Humanities April 17, 2024
- ACM & BMAC To Close Inaugural OnRamp Program With Showcase April 17, 2024
- The Red Clay Strays Sign With Warner Chappell Music April 17, 2024
- Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Alabama To Headline Kickoff Jam April 17, 2024
- Jamey Johnson To Launch ‘What A View Tour’ In June April 17, 2024
- Shore Fire Media Promotes Jaclyn D. Carter & More To New Leadership Roles April 17, 2024
- Carson Wallace Inks With WME April 16, 2024
Verizon To Sell Apple's iPhone
/by FreemaniPhone lovers, rejoice. After what seems like years of speculation, the beloved Apple Inc. smartphone will finally be unshackled from the oppressive tyranny of AT&T and available for use through the Verizon Wireless network. Viva la revolucion! Verizon’s version of the iPhone 4 will be available for purchase Feb. 10, with the 16 GB version […]
BMI Live Offers Royalties For Any Size Show
/by Sarah SkatesBMI has launched BMI Live, a program enabling songwriters to register their concerts, regardless of venue size, to be considered for payment. Mike O’Neill, BMI Senior Vice President, Repertoire and Licensing, says the program is designed to ensure that performing songwriters in any stage of their careers receive payment for concerts of all sizes, from […]
McGraw Tour Presale; Hill's Floral Collection
/by FreemanPresale tickets for select dates of Tim McGraw’s recently announced Emotional Traffic Tour will be available today (1/11) for those registered at mcgrawfan.com. The trek gets underway in spring with special guests Luke Bryan and The Band Perry. Shows available for presale include Corpus Christi, TX (4/8); Bossier City, LA (4/10); Savannah, GA (4/17); and […]
Garth Tickets at Wynn Las Vegas
/by MichelleThe next series of Garth Brooks concert dates at the Wynn Las Vegas were recently announced, and tickets will go on sale Saturday, January 15. Brooks has performed to sold-out audiences at the hotel’s intimate Encore Theater since December 2009 when he announced that he would end his retirement and become a resident headliner at […]
“All About Tonight” Goes No. 1
/by contributorThe Georgian songwriting trio of Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip, also known as the “Peach Pickers,” celebrated their third No. 1 song in a year at a party held at BMI on January 7. Recorded by Blake Shelton, “All About Tonight” hit No. 1 in 2010 as did “All Over Me,” recorded by […]
News Items: Ballard, Wilson, Casting Crowns
/by contributorFrankie Ballard Makes Opry Debut • Gretchen Wilson Quits Smoking • Casting Crowns Performs On Huckabee
Kenny Chesney, Documentarian?
/by FreemanKenny Chesney’s love of football (see also: “The Boys Of Fall”) continues with the announcement that he has produced a one hour special for ESPN’s Year of the Quarterback series about former University of Tennessee quarterback Condredge Holloway. The special, titled “The Color Orange: The Condredge Holloway Story,” is set to air February 20, 7 […]
Big Yellow Dog Re-ups Kear, Signs Anderson
/by Sarah SkatesBig Yellow Dog Music has re-signed hit songwriter Josh Kear, and added songwriter “Big Al” Anderson to its roster. The company’s principals Carla Wallace and Kerry O’Neil have also promoted Brooke Arrington to Creative Director, assisting Wallace with songplugging and creative duties. The end of 2010 marked the publishing house’s 13th year in business, during which […]
Boot Founder Gets CMA Media Award
/by adminThe CMA has announced that its 2010 Media Achievement Award will go to Beville Darden, co-founder and editor of the Country Music news Website, TheBoot.com, which is distributed via AOL Music. Darden has also served as a music writer/reporter for both AOL.com and Spinner.com. After graduating from Mountain Brook High School in Birmingham, Ala., she […]
[updated 1/11] Lifenotes: Juri Bunetta
/by Sarah SkatesMusicRow extends sincere condolences to Al Bunetta and his family on the passing of his son, Juri Bunetta, yesterday (1/9). The 19-year-old died from injuries sustained during a single-car accident on Interstate 65 on Saturday night. He was transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center, where he later died. Al Bunetta has managed and overseen the careers […]
Dates Set For Tin Pan South, Key West Songwriters Festival
/by Sarah SkatesTin Pan South • Key West Songwriters Festival • Nashville SongWriters Festival • Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
Davis Music Group Partners With Nine North
/by FreemanDavis Music Group has announced a partnership with Larry Pareigis and his Nine North team for national radio promotion efforts of DMG artist Jacob Lyda. “Larry Pareigis has established a stellar promotion staff at Nine North and the Davis Music Group family is excited to add their help in our radio efforts for Jacob Lyda,” […]
Greg Hill Joins McGhee Entertainment
/by Sarah SkatesManager Greg Hill has joined McGhee Entertainment, bringing with him current clients Rodney Atkins, Adam Brand and Heidi Newfield. Chairman of McGhee Entertainment, Doc McGhee, and President Scott McGhee announced today (1/10) that Hill will enter as President of McGhee’s Nashville office. He will report directly to the McGhees, whose current roster already includes Nashville […]