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Industry Vets Establish Media Maverick
/by contributorMedia Maverick LLC, a media training company, has established offices in Nashville. The company trains entertainers, CEO’s, business executives, government officials and other people who must interact with the media. The three partners in Media Maverick have more than 50 combined years of experience in print, social media, radio and television, and video production. Broadcast […]
Underwood Becomes Olay “Ambassador”
/by contributorArista/19 Records artist Carrie Underwood is the new ambassador for Olay. The 27-year old, Grammy-winning artist will become the face of the brand’s “Challenge What’s Possible” campaign and represent a line of skin care products for Olay. The campaign is scheduled to debut later this year. “We are thrilled that someone as inspirational as Carrie has […]
WMN To Release “Lost” Shawn Camp Album
/by contributorThese days he’s a successful and respected Nashville singer/songwriter, but back in the early ‘90s, Shawn Camp was a promising, up-and-comer on the mainstream country scene. He had some early success with his self-titled 1993 debut, which garnered attention with singles “Fallin’ Never Felt So Good,” and “Confessin’ My Love,” so it was expected that […]
Artist Stalking In A Social Media Age
/by contributorby Randy Obrien The popularity of social media websites like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace have lowered the barrier between artists and celebrities, creating for some fans, a false sense of intimacy. When the adoration turns into obsession, the unwanted attention from a fan could become dangerous and deadly. Stalking is defined legally as a person […]
Alan Jackson Offers 2-Disc Hits Package
/by Sarah SkatesAlan Jackson will mark the 20th anniversary of the release of his debut album with a career-spanning set coming this fall. The double-disc 34 Number Ones will hit shelves Nov. 23, in time for holiday shopping. With 37 songs in all, the Sony Nashville project will also include two rare tracks, and the new single, […]
Lee Ann Womack Truck
/by adminSongwriter Chris Gantry has been on the loose lately. Some readers will recall that Gantry, who first hit Nashville in 1963, wrote “Dreams Of An Everyday Housewife” for Glen Campbell. Here, for your afternoon video break we invite you to see his latest production with his Gantry’s associates, Hank Vecheechio and The Original Not-So-Happy Campers. […]
Jay Cruze Joins Average Joes Entertainment
/by Sarah SkatesAverage Joes Entertainment, label home to Colt Ford, Brantley Gilbert, Matt Stillwell, Josh Gracin and others, has hired seasoned radio pro, Jay Cruze to work radio promotion for the label. Cruze, who spent years with Clear Channel Communications in Augusta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Lexington, KY; Panama City Beach, FL; and most recently, Chattanooga, TN, is […]
Matt Kennon
/by ProgrammerPlaylist“You Can Still Wear White” BamaJam/Nine North “Matt Kennon’s ‘The Call’ was one of best indie singles of the past few months. He proves it was no fluke with this driving, propulsive, pounding, power-packed anthem. I still love his soulful, raspy delivery. Make this man a star.” —Robert K. Oermann, MusicRow Matt Kennon’s latest release […]
Dierks Bentley Sets Up NYC Residency
/by Sarah SkatesDierks Bentley is planning a four-night run in New York City next month, bringing special guests with him to a different venue each night. Bentley will kick off his New York City residency on Oct. 18, with each show focusing on a different aspect of his career. The first evening Bentley will play all his […]
Court Says iTunes Subject To Licensing, Not Sales Rates
/by Sarah SkatesEminem‘s first producers FBT won a lawsuit against his current label Universal Music Group and others on Friday (9/3), which claimed that the rapper’s music on iTunes was being licensed, not sold, and therefore was subject to a higher royalty percentage rate. Eminem signed with FBT in 1995, and when he eventually moved to Universal, […]
Currington Show Breaks 20-year Attendance Record
/by Sarah SkatesBilly Currington set an attendance record during his recent show at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. He drew 20,000 fans, breaking a 20-year-old Kentucky State Fair attendance record set by Charlie Daniels. Check out Currington’s acoustic version of his hit “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” recorded live in Kentucky. Currington is gearing up for the […]
Apple’s Ping 1 Million Strong
/by FreemanApple’s just-launched Ping social network on iTunes hit 1 million users within 48 hours of opening on Wednesday September 1, claims a report on the Apple website. The music-driven service is available to all with a download of iTunes 10, and allows users to follow their friends and favorite artists through a combination of features […]
Urban’s We’re All For The Hall Returns With Star Guests
/by Sarah SkatesKeith Urban and his superstar friends will perform at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 5 in the second annual installment of his “We’re All for the Hall” benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. On the line-up for the evening are Urban, Country Music Hall of Fame members Vince Gill, Dolly Parton […]