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Web Round-Up
/by Sarah SkatesIBMA 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
RCA Inks Love And Theft
/by Sarah SkatesRCA Nashville has signed Love and Theft. The country duo, made up of Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles, is busy working on a new album. Lyric Street Records, which is now closed, released the band’s debut album World Wide Open, containing the 2009 hit “Runaway.”
Hall of Fame Hosts Connie Smith Residency
/by Sarah SkatesThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is prepping its 2011 Artist-in-Residence series with Connie Smith. She’ll be joined onstage at the Ford Theater by some of her favorite collaborators for the intimate performances.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/17/11)
/by Robert K OermannWe sometimes forget that the Americana field has more than its share of name-brand stars. […]
DIY ‘U’ Showcases Digital Artist Career Tool
/by adminThe DIY series is designed to introduce ASCAP members to various technology companies and this edition featured the Topspin direct-to-fan platform and Topspin Sr. Director of Artist Services Nashville, Wayne Leeloy.
DIY 'U' Showcases Digital Artist Career Tool
/by adminThe DIY series is designed to introduce ASCAP members to various technology companies and this edition featured the Topspin direct-to-fan platform and Topspin Sr. Director of Artist Services Nashville, Wayne Leeloy.
On Location: Jason Jones, Eric Lee Beddingfield Shoot Debut Videos
/by Sarah SkatesWarner Bros. newcomer Jason Jones, and indie artist Eric Lee Beddingfield recently shot their first music videos. Jones traveled to Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park near Chattanooga, Tenn. to shoot the video for his single “Ferris Wheel.” Directed by Kristin Barlowe, the video captures the fun of spending the afternoon at the county fair. “Ferris Wheel” […]
Country Superstars Tour Overseas
/by Sarah SkatesAlan Jackson and Toby Keith are taking their tours across the pond. Jackson’s tour visited Sweden and Norway last week. Tickets to see the superstar and his band The Strayhorns were in high-demand for all three shows. The run kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden. This isn’t the first international trek for the singer-songwriter this year […]
Artist Action
/by Sarah SkatesKellie Pickler • Lonesome River Band • Crystal Hoyt • Jacob Lyda • Lacy Green
CMT Adds New Sr. VP, Music Strategy
/by Sarah SkatesCMT has tapped an industry vet from the radio world to replace exiting Jay Frank.
Letter From Sugarland
/by contributorSugarland has just released this statement regarding the tragedy that occurred Saturday before the duo took the stage at the Indiana State Fair.
Chesney Reigns As King of the Road
/by Sarah SkatesKenny Chesney is the country king of the road. For several years he’s been one of the biggest touring forces in all genres, and he continues to set records, such as Saturday night’s (8/13) concert which was the biggest ticketed country show in New York/New Jersey history.
Atkins Sets Fall Release Date
/by Sarah SkatesA new project from Rodney Atkins is the latest release set to debut in time for holiday shoppers. Take A Back Road will be available Tues., Oct. 4. The lead single and title track is the fastest rising single of his career, currently sitting at No. 11 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart. Digital downloads of the single […]