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Jackie Campbell Joins Big Machine Label Group

Jackie Campbell has joined the Big Machine Label Group as Director of Strategic Partnerships. In this new role, she will be based in Chicago.

WANTED: A New GPS For Country Marketing

Until recently our industry has relied upon SoundScan and the mainstream radio charts to rank weekly artist activity. But is that still enough or do we need a more comprehensive set of activity gauges? Tom Baldrica and Peter Strickland weigh in…

Music Is YouTube's Most Popular Content

And a new licensing agreement will help compensate copyright owners.

Music Is YouTube’s Most Popular Content

And a new licensing agreement will help compensate copyright owners.

The Band Perry to Headline The Ryman

After a year of major success, The Band Perry is scheduled to perform its first headlining show in Nashville. The siblings will take the stage at the Mother Church of Country Music, the historic Ryman Auditorium, on Feb. 20, 2012. “We are so excited to headline the Ryman, which holds a very special place in […]

Belmont, Avenue Bank Team For Music Biz Finance Course

Belmont University has teamed with Avenue Bank for a new class focusing on music industry personal finance and banking. The course will be offered this fall through Belmont’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business (CEMB). Avenue Bank developed the curriculum which includes industry-specific case studies, loan examples, finance for entrepreneurs, and personal finance. […]

The Boxcars Lead IBMA Nominations

The Boxcars lead the just-announced International Bluegrass Music Award nominations with nods in nine categories ranging from Emerging Artist of the Year to Entertainer of the Year. The nominations were revealed today (8/17) at a special press event at the Loveless Barn hosted by Doyle Lawson, Russell Moore, Josh Williams and Sierra Hull. Star Del […]

Snapshots: CMA Songwriters Series, Nashville In Napa, Sandestin Music Festival

Joe’s Pub in NYC celebrates re-opening with CMA Songwriters Series • ASCAP sponsors Nashville in Napa • BMI sponsors 2nd Annual Sandestin Music Festival

Industry Ink Wednesday (8/17)

PLA Media promotions • Big & Rich Pickin’ On The Patio • Queen Named BMI Icons • WME wins SOLID kickball tourney • Radio Submit hires Monte Willis

Steven Curtis Chapman's Re:Creation

Revered Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman released his 17th album last week, titled re:creation. It offers several new songs such as lead single, “Do Everything” and breathes new life into some of his most popular songs including “Live Out Loud,” “For the Sake of the Call” and “The Great Adventure.” This is his first project […]

Steven Curtis Chapman’s Re:Creation

Revered Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman released his 17th album last week, titled re:creation. It offers several new songs such as lead single, “Do Everything” and breathes new life into some of his most popular songs including “Live Out Loud,” “For the Sake of the Call” and “The Great Adventure.” This is his first project […]

Luke Bryan Debuts At Top of Chart

Luke Bryan’s debut is the big story on this week’s SoundScan report. The Capitol Nashville star moved over 145,000 units of his third album tailgates & tanlines, landing at the top of the Country chart, and No. 2 on the overall chart. This is more than double the first week sales of his sophomore release, […]

Web Round-Up

IBMA Noms streaming live • Lay-offs at Sony NY • Nashville’s new venue • Ann Powers on today’s country • LA Times live reviews of Toby Keith, Eric Church, Wanda Jackson

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