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Photos: Gaskin, Beckett, Y.E.P., Nick 13
/by MichelleBradley Gaskin at the Opry • Jordan Beckett and Sam Jaeger • Young Entertainment Professionals Panel • Nick 13 Stops By CMA
"The Tennessean" Cuts Hit Entertainment Staff
/by Sarah SkatesThe Tennessean was hit hard today (6/30) by lay-offs, with numerous writers exiting the newsroom of the Nashville publication. The paper cut Sr. Music Writer Peter Cooper to part-time status.
Web Traffic: Gloriana, Eli Young, Aaron Lewis
/by Sarah SkatesGloriana is giving away free downloads of “Soldier Song” in celebration of Independence Day. The track was inspired by the band’s USO tour, and will be on its upcoming album. Gloriana’s Facebook page is hosting the download until Thursday, July 7, and also features fan-submitted photos in a “Soldier Song” music video. In conjunction with […]
Thursday Snapshots
/by Sarah SkatesCMT Helps Feeding America • Jaron and The Long Road To The ACM • CJaye LeRose Visits MusicRow • Kolby Gray In The Studio
GMA Seeks Exec. Director
/by Sarah SkatesThe Gospel Music Association is seeking a new Executive Director. The GMA board, led by chairman Mitchell Solarek, hopes to have the new leader in place by early September 2011.
ZBB Wraps First International Tour
/by Sarah SkatesThe Zac Brown Band just wrapped its first overseas tour, which included four dates in the UK. The group opened for Nashville based rock band Kings of Leon on three dates, and headlined its own show in London.
Luke Bryan Shakes It Straight To Gold
/by Sarah SkatesLuke Bryan is powering toward his August album release with hit single “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).” The lead track from Tailgates and Tanlines has been certified Gold by the RIAA, with sales totaling 615,800 digital downloads [Soundscan]. Co-written by Bryan and fellow Georgia native Dallas Davidson, the song is the fastest rising single […]
Quonset Hut Hosts Reunion Celebration
/by Sarah SkatesLegendary artists and musicians including Harold Bradley, Whispering Bill Anderson, Little Jimmy Dickens and Ray Stevens gathered Monday night (6/27) at Nashville’s famed Quonset Hut for a reunion, swapping stories and songs.
MySpace Purchased By Specific Media and Justin Timberlake [Updated]
/by FreemanNews Corp. has reportedly sold social-media site MySpace to ad network Specific Media.
Songwriter News
/by Sarah SkatesSigning at My Good Girl • Infinity Music Expands • “The Voice” Finalist In Nashville • Ray Scott Debuts Music At Local Show • Tompkins Family Tree Growing
Industry Ink Wednesday
/by Sarah SkatesRodeowave Adds To Promo Staff • Fred Steiner Passes • Leigh Nash Joins Vocal Studio • 100 Reasons to Celebrate for Doak Turner, Cody Alan • PLA Media Signing
Justin Moore Reels In Sales
/by Sarah SkatesJustin Moore’s sophomore effort debuted at the top of the Country album charts this week, propelled by hit single “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” and a launch event where the Valory artist held a six-hour media fest from a bass boat in the Central Park lake.
Google Goes Social With Google+
/by FreemanGoogle has revealed details of its new social networking service, Google+, which is now in limited use by invitation only. The service aims integrate seamlessly with Google’s other products like maps and images, while enriching the experience of online interaction.