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- Music City To Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary During New Year’s Eve Big Bash November 29, 2023
- Jon Pardi Helps Kick Off 2023 Opry Country Christmas Series November 29, 2023
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- Garth Brooks Performs At New Bar For First Black Friday Amazon Music Live Special November 28, 2023
- UTA Signs Dylan Gossett November 28, 2023
- Longtime Music & Radio Industry Executive Bill Mayne Passes Away November 28, 2023
- Creative Nation Adds To Roster, Extends Deals November 28, 2023
- The War And Treaty, Riley Green, More Added To ‘All For The Hall’ Lineup November 28, 2023
- Emerson Drive’s Brad Mates Launches New Venture, Band & Crew Financial November 28, 2023
- ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons Signs With Spirit Music Nashville November 28, 2023
- Weekly Register: Dolly Parton Rocks The Country Albums Chart November 28, 2023
- Dylan Scott Celebrates Fourth Chart-Topper With ‘Can’t Have Mine’ November 28, 2023
- JUST IN: CTM Outlander Signs Sam Hunt To A Worldwide Publishing Deal November 28, 2023
- Chris Stapleton Leaps Into Top Three On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart November 27, 2023
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News From Swift, iPhone, And Sony
/by FreemanThose awaiting word of Taylor Swift’s upcoming third album will finally get to hear details when she hosts a live webcast July 20 at 4pm CT. “I’ve spent the last two years out on the Fearless tour and working on my new record,” says Swift. “I’ve gotten so many questions from fans — on Twitter, […]
Knox Peers Into The Future
/by Sarah SkatesProducer and music executive Michael Knox has joined peermusic as Senior Creative Director. Following his string of recent successes in the studio, Knox will maintain his role as a producer, in addition to his new publisher duties.
BMG Acquires Stage Three Music
/by adminStage Three Music announced it has signed an agreement that will move its copyrights to Berlin-based BMG Rights Management. Stage Three is a leading independent publisher run by ex-Virgin and Chrysalis CEO, Steve Lewis. The business is headquartered in London, with offices in Los Angeles and Nashville run by Lionel Conway, former President of Island […]
Sam Bush Keynote To Open IBMA Conference
/by Sarah SkatesRenowned musician Sam Bush will deliver the keynote address at the International Bluegrass Music Association Business Conference on Monday, September 27, 2010. The acclaimed mandolin player and seminal newgrass star is expected to focus his speech on the 100th anniversary of the birth of Father of Bluegrass Bill Monroe, coming up on Sept. 13, 2011. […]
Clif Doyal Promoted; Martha Moore Signing
/by Sarah SkatesUpdates from indie publicists Martha Moore and Clif Doyal. Longtime industry publicist, Martha “skates” Moore, President of so much MOORE media, has signed former Gaither singer Guy Penrod. Moore will handle all aspects of public relations efforts for Penrod’s new country disc, Breathe Deep (Servant Records/Gaither Music Group). Penrod is a 14-year veteran of the […]
Armiger Fans To Name Album
/by Sarah SkatesKatie Armiger is teaming with GACtv.com to let fans select the name of her new album. Through July 28 fans can go here and cast their votes for one of three possible album titles— Guitar Picks & Lipstick, Confessions Of A Nice Girl, or High Heels & No Expectations. Due out Oct. 5, it will […]
NPD Finds Interest In Cloud-Based Subscription
/by adminRecently much music industry talk and speculation has been devoted to the concept of digital retail music sales evolving into some type of cloud-based subscription model. Market researchers NPD Group conducted a study of iTunes, iPod, iPhone and iPod Touch users to gauge their interest and reactions to such a plan.
Country Crossovers: Train, Staind, Nickelback
/by Sarah SkatesRock stars trying on cowboy boots is nothing new. But it’s worth noting the latest slew of artists—Train, Staind, and Nickelback—vying for love from country fans. Train is making a go of it with a country mix of its big hit “Hey, Soul Sister” and has the BNA team working the song at country radio. […]
Hotel Tax Revenue To Help Repair Opry House
/by contributorFrom the City Paper: An ordinance drafted by Mayor Karl Dean and his administration would redirect a portion of revenue collected from the city’s hotel taxes to repair the $20 million worth of flood-related damages to the Grand Ole Opry House. “The operation of this Opry House has a very real and tangible impact on […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (7/14/10)
/by Robert K OermannIt’s Duo Day! All three of our top contenders this week are teams of two. If your taste runs to authentic, nostalgic country music I urge you to seek out Keeping Up Appearances by Texas-based label-mates Amber Digby and Justin Trevino. It does my heart good to hear that somebody is still making music this pure and fine.
Mulraine To Lead MTSU Recording Industry Dept.
/by Sarah SkatesMTSU has named longtime professor Dr. Loren Mulraine chairman of its acclaimed Recording Industry department. He moves into the role following the retirement of Chris Haseleu. Mulraine is an entertainment law attorney who has taught at MTSU since 1998, including serving two stints as interim associate dean of the College of Mass Communication. As chairman […]
Lambert Headed Out On CMT Tour
/by Sarah SkatesMiranda Lambert will headline this year’s CMT on Tour outing, kicking off Sept. 29 in New York City, according to CMT.com. She will be joined by special guest Eric Church and rising artist Josh Kelley for the 28-city run. CMT on Tour: Miranda Lambert Revolution will be produced by AEG Live. Lambert has been on […]