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Houser’s “Cadillac” Ready To Roll
/by contributorShow Dog-Universal Records artist Randy Houser will celebrate the release of his sophomore album, They Call Me Cadillac, in New York on September 21 with a performance on ABC’s Good Morning America. Directly following the visit, Houser will make a series of appearances on the nationally syndicated show Better TV as well as Fox News, […]
Cumulus Goes Commercial Free For Habitat
/by contributorOn Tuesday, October 12, Cumulus Nashville’s five radio stations (Classic Hits 97.1 RQQ, 95.5 The Wolf, i106 All the Hits, SuperTalk 99.7 WTN and 92Q), will go commercial free from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM to raise money for the Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity (NAHFH). NAHFH invests in people and property, converting renters to […]
Nashville Label Releases Curtis Mayfield Tribute
/by contributorSongwriter/producer/publisher Jerry Michael will celebrate the launch of his new Nashville record label, Cool Pepper Disc, by releasing a new CD in late September honoring the late R&B/soul recording artist/songwriter Curtis Mayfield. The label’s debut project, The Impressions’ 50th Anniversary Salute to Curtis Mayfield, will feature 17 Mayfield-penned hits, including “Keep on Pushin’”, “Amen”, “People […]
Luke Bryan Partners With NRA
/by contributorThe National Rifle Association’s NRACountry has announced a partnership with ACM Top New Artist Luke Bryan’s 2010 Farm Tour. The tour across Georgia kicks off on September 28. “I just love what the NRA family has been doing for the kids in my home state of Georgia,” said Bryan. “They have given hundreds of thousands of […]
Rich Helps Bring Country Back to NYC
/by contributorCountry music’s coming to the city with the help of Reprise Records artist, John Rich. Ocean County, New Jersey’s country station, THUNDER 98.5 FM, recently announced the re-position of two of its radio formats beginning today (9/15). In their new expansion, the station will begin broadcasting into central New Jersey expanding to New York City […]
Due West’s Criminal Wordplay and Chris Filer Visits MR
/by adminCrime Or Publicity Stunt? While in Atlanta, promoting its new single, “Bible And The Belt,” Due West’s car was broken into and its backpacks, wallets, keys and laptops were stolen. They reported the break-in to the police, saying the thief needed a Bible and a belt. Chris Filer dropped by the MusicRow corporate headquarters to […]
Country Hall Of Fame Salutes Chip Young
/by contributorRenowned session guitarist and producer Chip Young will be saluted on Saturday, October 9, as part of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s popular series Nashville Cats: A Celebration of Music City Musicians. The program, which will begin at 1:30 PM in the Museum’s Ford Theater, is included with Museum admission and free […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (9/15/10)
/by Robert K OermannThis is apparently Country Ballads Week. Almost all of the class acts in this stack of platters are making their marks with slower tempi fare. James Otto, Lorrie Morgan, John Mellencamp, Charlie Louvin, the LoCash Cowboys, Jerrod Niemann and Teea Goans ain’t about rockin’ the house. They have generally thoughtful things to say.
Bobby Karl Works the 2010 ASCAP Awards
/by Bobby KarlChapter 345 ASCAP did a reboot of its country awards on Tuesday (9/14). Rather than placing its date next to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame banquet—or anybody else—the organization elected to stage a stand-alone ceremony. Which is fine with those of us who face multiple deadlines. For the first time, the event was held […]
Loretta Lynn Tribute Album Lineup Revealed
/by contributorColumbia Nashville has revealed the complete artist and track listing for the upcoming (11/9) release of Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn. Featuring an all-star group of artists personally chosen by Loretta Lynn, the collection spans a dozen of her classic hits, including seven songs that went to the top of the charts, […]
Better Angels Adds Gary Ray
/by contributorBetter Angels Music Group has added artist/songwriter Gary Ray as Director, Artist Relations. In his new role, Ray will be responsible for artist development, liason and overseeing the day-to-day running of the company’s Nashville office. He will report to Better Angels CEO, Rob Rappaport. “Gary brings a great fresh energy to the Better Angels team, […]
James Otto Releases New Album
/by contributorWarner Bros. Records artist James Otto new album, Shake What God Gave Ya, was officially released yesterday (9/14). The singer, who was briefly hospitalized with an abdominal illness last week, was released just in time for his new release. All this activity takes place only two weeks after Otto and his wife Amy welcomed their […]
Warner Bros. Restructures Top Execs.
/by FreemanWarner Music Group today announced major executive changes including the exit of Warner Bros. Records Chairman and CEO Tom Whalley after nine years. Rob Cavallo has been named chairman. The new executive team at Warner Bros. will be Cavallo (currently WMG’s Chief Creative Officer), who will serve as Chairman; Todd Moscowitz (currently Executive Vice President […]