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Rucker Leads Nashville 4th of July Festivities

Darius Rucker will headline Nashville’s Independence Day celebration on the downtown riverfront. The day-long event will close with a grand finale fireworks spectacular accompanied by music from the Nashville Symphony. Lower Broad will be lined with family activities including inflatables, giveaways, food, drinks and souvenirs. The music kicks off at 1:30 p.m. with performers including […]

Shelton Wraps “The Voice,” Preps Album Release

Blake Shelton’s coaching gig on NBC singing competition The Voice is coming to a close as the star gears up for a perfectly timed album release. The two-part season finale of The Voice starts tonight (6/28), where he will team with Brad Paisley to perform “Don’t Drink The Water,” a song written by Paisley and […]

Songwriter News: Combustion Signing

Combustion Music Adds Writer • CMA Songwriter Series In Boston, New York • Music City to Showcase at Sandestin Songwriters Festival

Urban Tour Going Strong

Keith Urban’s Get Closer 2011 World Tour opened in Biloxi, MS earlier this month, embarking on a 50-plus city run. He has dates scheduled through mid-October, including a stop Aug. 6 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

Inspirational Country Awards Move To New Venue

The Inspirational Country Music Awards will be held in a new location this year, with the 17th annual event set to move to Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The awards show on Oct. 28 is the capstone of Inspirational Country Music Week, running October 24-28, 2011 at The Millennium Maxwell House Hotel. Returning as hosts for […]

Joss Stone Records in Nashville, Signs With Kobalt

British soul singer Joss Stone recently wrapped recording of a new album in Nashville. She has signed an exclusive, worldwide administration deal with Kobalt Music Group, who will represent the solo project LP1. The album is to be released by her newly established label, Stone’d Records, in partnership with Surfdog Records, on August 1 in […]

Artist Action: TV Spots, New Music, and More

Steel Magnolia, Marty Stuart, and Kid Rock TV Appearances • New releases from Shawna Russell, Tiffany, Eli Young Band, and Guy Clark • the JaneDear girls team with Nick Jonas and Quaker • Vassar customizes single for Arizona Rattlers

Industry Ink Monday

NSAI Visits Washington DC • RIAA Lobbying Costs • Public Relations Workshop • Songwriting Contest

CMA Awards Voting Schedule

The official ballot for the Nominating Round of voting for the 2011 CMA Awards will be e-mailed to eligible CMA members in good standing today, Monday, June 27. All voting will be conducted online. The 45th Annual CMA Awards will air Wednesday, Nov. 9 on ABC, live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

Photo Spread

Pickin’ On The Patio • Craig Campbell And His Team • Bradley Gaskin Plays For CRB/CRS Committees

Kenny Rogers Finds New Management Home

Kenny Rogers has signed with Ken Levitan’s Vector Management for representation. The legendary singer was most recently managed by Dreamcatcher, headed by Pres./CEO Jim Mazza. Making the move to Vector with Rogers are former Dreamcatcher employees Bob Burwell and Jason Henke. Celebrating 50 years in the music business, Rogers is working on an autobiography tentatively […]

Team Toasts Urban's Latest No. 1

BMI toasted the team behind Keith Urban’s latest No. 1, “Without You,” during a packed party at Cabana on Wednesday, June 22 in Nashville. Written by BMI songwriting team Dave Pahanish and Joe West, “Without You” first captured the ears of songwriter/artist Emily West, who shared the tune with Urban. “Without You” marks the third […]

Groupon Grows Ties To Music Biz

Groupon is the latest unconventional outlet for selling music. Today the deal site is offering digital downloads of the new album from pop/rock star David Gray. Lost and Found-Live in Dublin 2011 is available exclusively on the coupon e-tailor for the deeply discounted price of $6, listed as a $13 value. Additionally, Groupon subscribers will […]

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