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Strait Adds To Platinum Tally
/0 Comments/in Featured /by Sarah SkatesGeorge Strait’s latest, Troubadour, has been certified Platinum by the RIAA, bringing his career total to 33 different Platinum or multi-Platinum albums—more than any other Country artist. Strait ranks third in all genres, behind only The Beatles and Elvis Presley. More good news for Strait came this morning when SoundScan reported a more than 300% […]
Grammy Changes Reflect Growth of Americana Music
/0 Comments/in Featured /by Sarah SkatesIn what Americana Music Association Executive Director Jed Hilly calls a “huge shift in the musical landscape,” The Recording Academy announced today that it has changed the name of the Grammy Awards “Folk Field” to the “American Roots Music Field.” The newly renamed Field will now include the Best Traditional Blues Album, Best Contemporary Blues […]
Competition Heats Up on CMT and at Puckett’s
/0 Comments/in Featured /by Sarah SkatesTen final groups have been selected to compete in CMT’s Can You Duet. They will perform weekly at the Wildhorse Saloon, in front of host Lance Smith and expert judge/mentors Naomi Judd, Big Kenny, and Big Machine Records Pres. and CEO Scott Borchetta, vying for a recording contract with Big Machine. The show premieres Sat., […]
Good First Week For Montgomery Gentry
/0 Comments/in Featured /by Sarah SkatesMontgomery Gentry‘s new Cracker Barrel exclusive album sold over 25,900 copies since its release last week. For Our Heroes set the restaurant chain’s record for first week CD sales, nudging out the previous record holder, Alison Krauss’ 2005 release, Home On The Highways. In addition to being one of the top ten country albums for […]
Big Loud Party
/0 Comments/in Featured, Publishing /by Sarah SkatesOn May 28 the staff of Big Loud Shirt Industries hosted their annual carnival-themed “parking lot” party. Complete with hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and ring pops, most people flocked to the balloon-hat makers for their own unique party favor. More than 300 Music Row friends showed up to party with celebrated songwriter and Big […]
R&R to Cease Publication
/0 Comments/in Featured, Sales/Marketing /by bossrossAccording to Inside Radio, “Nearly three years after being purchased by Nielsen Business Media, the 36-year old Radio & Records becomes the latest victim of the media downturn. The magazine will print its final edition Friday. Its website will also cease to exist, in a move that will lead to the layoff of roughly 40 […]
Performing Songwriter Ceases Publication
/0 Comments/in Featured, Sales/Marketing /by bossross“It’s kind of a celebration of sorts,” says Performing Songwriter Publisher/founder Lydia Hutchinson. “I always wondered what the finish line would look like, but now it’s clear to me we have reached it.” The 16-year-old publication will cease publication after its June issue. “As sad as change and letting go are, it feels like a […]
Dierks and CMT Partner For Charity Events
/0 Comments/in Featured, Touring /by Sarah SkatesDierks Bentley’s annual “Miles & Music For Kids” fundraiser is expanding beyond Nashville with the help of CMT One Country. The motorcycle ride and concert featuring Bentley and friends will grow to include six markets in 2009 and 2010, with proceeds benefiting Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. As part of CMT’s involvement, “Miles & Music For […]
Chesney Hits Louisville; Houser & Johnson Benefit Opry; Caitlin & Will Opry Debut
/0 Comments/in Featured /by LB CantrellWith Kenny Chesney’s Sun City Carnival Tour taking over Louisville’s Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, some of Nashville’s music industry folks headed north for the festivities. (L-R): CMT Pres. and CMA Board Member Brian Philips, Chesney, Sony Nashville Chairman Joe Galante and CMA CEO Tammy Genovese. • • • Co-headliners Randy Houser and Jamey Johnson filled […]
Paisley Starts American Saturday Night Tour
/0 Comments/in Featured /by Sarah SkatesBrad Paisley will kick off his American Saturday Night Tour this Friday in Charlotte, NC. Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne are special guests on the outing which has more than 40 dates scheduled through the end of October. The run consists mainly of amphitheaters and arenas as well as a stop at New York’s Madison […]
Free Events Mark Music Festival Opening
/0 Comments/in Featured /by Sarah SkatesThe CMA Music Festival will open with a free Kick-Off Parade and Block Party beginning at 2 PM on Wed., June 10. Hosted by Grand Marshal Rodney Atkins, “The Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade” will feature artists riding in Chevy vehicles, including Deborah Allen, Lynn Anderson, Katie Armiger, Mandy Barnett, Bo Bice, Bomshel, […]
Jackson To Give Free 20th Anniversary Concert
/0 Comments/in Featured /by Sarah SkatesAlan Jackson will thrill fans next week with a free concert marking his 20 years in country music. The performance and party is set for Wed., June 10 at Nashville’s Cadillac Ranch, following that afternoon’s parade kicking off the CMA Music Festival. Industry guests are welcome as well. Doors will open at 6:30 PM. Show […]
Flatts Make Most of Sponsorships
/0 Comments/in Featured, Touring /by Sarah SkatesThe Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour opens this weekend with shows in St. Louis, Missouri and Indianapolis, Indiana. The band garnered sponsorship from JCPenney which is promoting its affordable, clothing brand called American Living. An associate sponsorship from Hersheys was also negotiated. Also on the tour are Darius Rucker and Cledus T Judd. In […]