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Nashville Gets A New “Label”

September 1, 2011/by Sherod Robertson

The Label, Nashville’s newest men’s boutique, opens today in the 12South District at 2222 12th Ave S. Country artist Gary Allan and long-time stylist Renee Layher joined forces to bring a new crop of design talent to Nashville. Their high-end, exclusive men’s boutique offers cutting edge design in clothing, jewelry and home furnishings. During a […]

Quick Pics

September 1, 2011/by Eric T. Parker

Sarah Darling at Bristol, Stealing Angels in Iraq, plus Marshall Tucker Band with Katie Armiger and Bo Bice

Charlie Craig Memorial Set For Tuesday

September 1, 2011/by Robert K Oermann

Doug Johnson, Rob Crosby and other Music Row songwriters plan to celebrate the music and the memory of the late Nashville songwriting great Charlie Craig. The event will take place at Douglas Corner on Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. “It will be an informal gathering to raise a toast to Charlie and […]

Bobby Karl Works The Room

September 1, 2011/by Bobby Karl

MusicRow’s famed party columnist Bobby Karl had a busy week, visiting celebrations for Jason Aldean and Chris Young, and Connie Smith’s Hall of Fame residency.

Pistol Annies Shoot Straight To The Top

August 31, 2011/by Sarah Skates

“Hell on Heels” marches to No. 1 on the country albums chart.

ICM Reveals Awards Finalists

August 31, 2011/by Freeman

Top five finalists for the ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards in 22 categories were announced today. The presentation of the 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards will be held Friday, October 28 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville.

Songwriter George Green Passes

August 31, 2011/by Robert K Oermann

George Michael Green, a hit songwriter in both the country and pop fields, has died at age 59 of lung cancer. Green is best known for his collaborations with John Mellencamp on such hits as “Hurts So Good,” “Crumblin’ Down” and “Rain on the Scarecrow.” Over the years, Mellencamp has recorded more than a dozen […]

Sony Restructures Rosters, Promo Teams

August 31, 2011/by contributor

Sony Nashville notified radio programmers today (8/31) of changes to the label group’s imprints Arista Nashville, Columbia/BNA Records, and RCA Records.

CRS 2012 Agenda Delves Into Social Media, Radio Research

August 31, 2011/by Sarah Skates

Among the highlights is a new Digital University series, and educational opportunities for all levels of technology skills.

Nashville Symphony Lines-up Country Performances

August 31, 2011/by Sarah Skates

On the schedule is a Restless Heart and Friends benefit for the Rescue Mission, Bela Fleck’s debut of his Concert For Banjo, and numerous holiday shows.

DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/31/11)

August 31, 2011/by Robert K Oermann

This stack of platters contains everything from Johnny Rivers doing acoustic pop on a soul oldie to Jimmie Dale Gilmore’s new group swinging through a jazzbo Bob Wills standard. […]