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Reconciling The RIAA Certs plus June Awards
/by adminThe RIAA has announced its June 2011 certifications and Nashville artists are well represented in both album and digital download categories…but balancing the RIAA criteria between physical sales and digital sales is confusing.
Weekly Chart Update (7/22/11)
/by FreemanIt’s a tight configuration at the top of the CountryBreakout Chart, with just over a hundred spins separating positions 1, 2, and 3. Lady Antebellum’s “Just A Kiss” emerges victorious for a second consecutive week, holding off Zac Brown Band’s “Knee Deep.”
The Band Perry Scores Another Gold Single
/by Sarah SkatesThe Band Perry’s latest hit “You Lie” has earned Gold certification from the RIAA for 500,000-plus paid downloads. This is the first single and hit for songwriters Aaron, Brian and Clara Henningsen. “‘You Lie’ is full of spitfire and it’s our high-five to everyone who’s been the victim of a cheatin’ heart,” explains The Band Perry. […]
Antitrust Regulators Eye Google
/by Sarah SkatesAmid scrutiny by federal antitrust regulators, Google is funneling more money than ever into lobbying efforts. According to a report by NPR, Google spent $2.06 million to influence lawmakers between April- June 2011, a 54 percent increase from the same period last year. Last month the Federal Trade Commission opened an inquiry into Google. The […]
Benefit News: Josh Turner Raises $150K For Tornado Ravaged Town
/by Sarah SkatesPlus benefit news from James Otto, Wynonna, Robin Meade, Musicians Corner, Red Dirt in the Last Frontier, and Lee Brice.
Industry Ink Thursday (7/21)
/by Sarah SkatesAshton Shepherd • CMT Radio • Artists Set For ICM Awards • Turntable.fm • Airplay Direct
Colt Ford Taps Star Friends to Honor Hometown Heros
/by Eric T. ParkerColt Ford has recruited a fantastic line-up for a benefit concert next month in his hometown Athens, Ga. Set to perform are Rhett Akins, Jason Aldean, Dallas Davidson, Mike Dekel, Edwin McCain, and James Otto. The Aug. 16 show at the Georgia Theater will benefit local police officers and their families who were victims of […]
LeAnn Rimes Sets Fall Release Date
/by Sarah SkatesLeAnn Rimes puts a female spin on classic country songs originally performed by men for her upcoming project, Lady and Gentlemen. Set for release Sept. 27 on Curb Records, Rimes offers songs first made popular by Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Merle Haggard and others. Last year Rimes released her remake of the John Anderson hit […]
Jason Aldean on CMT Invitation Only
/by Sarah SkatesThe latest edition of CMT Invitation Only features Jason Aldean and is set to premiere Friday, July 29, 10:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m., ET/PT. During the show Aldean answers questions from fans, and performs older hits including “Hicktown,” “Amarillo Sky,” ”Why,” and “Crazytown,” as well as faves from his newest album “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My […]
Brenda Lee, Jeannie Seely To Host SOURCE Awards
/by Sarah SkatesBrenda Lee and Jeannie Seely will once again host the SOURCE Awards, slated for Thurs., Aug. 25, 2011 at the Noah Liff Opera Center in Nashville. The annual celebration honors women in the music industry for their contributions. Kay Smith, chairman and founder of the SOURCE Awards, says, “Brenda and Jeannie have claimed ownership of […]
Industry Ink Wednesday (7/20)
/by Sarah SkatesCCMA Fans Choice Noms • “American Picker” Turns Songwriter • Free Frankie Ballard Track • Clif Doyal • “Nashville Skyline” On Murdoch
Chesney Leads Country Tour Rankings
/by Sarah SkatesThe touring industry is rebounding following the 2010 slump according to Pollstar’s Mid-Year report. Gross box office receipts and ticket sales are on the rise, despite an increase in ticket prices. The report tracks data from Jan. 1-June 30, 2011. It shows a 10.2 percent hike in the average ticket price in North America, which […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (7/20/11)
/by Robert K OermannThey don’t call it “Country Music City,” just Music City. And there’s a heck of a lot more going on here than honky-tonk tunes.