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Weekly Chart Report (9/16/11)

September 16, 2011/by Freeman

SPIN ZONE It’s a perpetual party at the top of MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart, so it only makes sense that George Strait’s “Here For A Good Time” get to spend a little time at No. 1. This week the King’s latest single is blessed with an additional 175 spins and moves up from No. 2, staying […]

Charlie Cook On Air

September 16, 2011/by contributor

This year Arbitron measures medium and smaller markets from September 15-December 7. Radio stations do things during this 12 week period (and another 12 weeks in the Spring) that they don’t do during the Summer or other non-rated periods.

Aldean Goes Double Platinum, Sets Nashville Date

September 15, 2011/by Sarah Skates

Ten months after its release, My Kinda Party has been certified double platinum by the RIAA for shipments of over two million units.

CMA Awards Re-up With Bridgestone Arena

September 15, 2011/by Sarah Skates

Bridgestone Arena and the Country Music Association have entered into a three-year agreement for the Nashville venue to continue hosting the CMA Awards.

Weblinks: Early Lady A Numbers

September 15, 2011/by Sarah Skates

All for the Hall LA • Gibson to meet with Feds • Mog offers free streaming

Bobby Karl Works The Room

September 15, 2011/by Bobby Karl

The party circuit is on warp speed this week. Follow Bobby Karl as he celebrates City National Bank’s grand opening, the Ten Out of Tenn tour, and Connie Smith’s final residency show at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Cumulus – Citadel Transaction Closing Tomorrow

September 15, 2011/by Freeman

Deal affects Nashville’s country outlets WSM-FM (Cumulus) and WKDF (Citadel), and several MR CountryBreakout reporting stations.

Wade Mainer Dies At Age 104

September 15, 2011/by Robert K Oermann

America’s oldest country star has died at age 104.

Morris, Oswald Add Team Member

September 15, 2011/by Sarah Skates

Dale Morris and Marc Oswald of Morris Artist Management have added longtime industry exec Bob Mitchell as a management partner.

The Dirt Drifters Celebrate Album Release

September 15, 2011/by Freeman

Warner Music Nashville’s The Dirt Drifters celebrated the release this week of their full-length debut This Is My Blood, with a full-band showcase Tuesday (9/13) at 3rd & Lindsley.

CCMA Wins With Canadian Hospitality And Talent

September 14, 2011/by admin

The Canadian Country Music Association presented its 34th annual week of events, culminating in its nationally televised awards show on Mon., Sept. 12. This year’s location was Hamilton Ontario, about a one hour drive south from Toronto.