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Madison Hahnen2026-05-18 15:01:542026-05-18 15:01:54Miranda Lambert Leaps Into Top 15 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
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LB Cantrell2026-05-18 10:50:012026-05-18 10:50:01Ella Langley, Cody Johnson Lead New Era At 61st ACM Awards [Recap]
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Madison Hahnen2026-05-17 19:21:212026-05-17 21:17:11BREAKING: 2026 ACM Awards Winners [FULL LIST]
Jason Delkou Signs With SESAC
/by adminSinger/songwriter Jason Delkou, who is signed to Bigger Picture Group, affiliated with SESAC during a recent visit to its Nashville headquarters.
Review: Sherrie' Austin Performs On StageIt
/by Sherod RobertsonSherrie’ Austin performed on StageIt.com promoting her independent CD, Circus Girl, coming out in the fall. The June 15 performance was one in a series, as part of her “Jumpstart” campaign to help fund her new independent venture.
Is Spotify About To Enter The U.S.?
/by adminSpotify, the European “freemium” streaming service which allows users to listen to a set amount of music each month and also offers a paid premium version with unlimited music, has been trying to establish its service in the U.S. for several years. After a series of false starts, however, it appears this time Spotify may […]
Pandora Drop Sends Mixed Signals
/by adminPandora Media went public this week on June 15, with an offering priced at $16 per share. The stock opened at $20 a share, hitting a high of $26 and closing at $17.42. On Tuesday, before shares went onto the open market the company was valued at $2.6 billion. At one point on Wednesday the […]
Fun Photo Friday
/by MichelleFrankie Ballard w/ a “Bunch of [Media] Girls” • Lady A On CMT Top 20 Countdown • Jimmy Wayne w/ Hall and Oates • Thompson Square Fundraising T-shirt
Which Nashville Musicians are Highest Paid?
/by adminForbes World’s 25 Highest Paid Musicians Includes Six From Nashville…
Artist Television Appearances (6/17/11)
/by FreemanTelevision appearances from Josh Turner, Randy Travis, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Mel Tillis, Chuck Wicks, and Billy Dean.
Friday Facts
/by adminFolk Festival Comes To Nashville • Miller Harris Foundation • Skaggs Visits Boston Pops • Songwriters Join With Musicians On Call
Weekly Chart Report (6/17/11)
/by FreemanAt least No. 1 isn’t so far away, Justin Moore. After a two week run at the top by Blake Shelton’s “Honey Bee,” Moore’s “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” takes over the CountryBreakout Chart’s No. 1 spot to give the young Valory Music Co. artist his second No. 1 single.
Stiff Competition For Endorsement Deals
/by Sarah SkatesCelebrities are seeking licensing endorsement deals more actively than ever. Ad Age reports that celeb reps were working overtime at the Licensing International Expo, which took place this week in Las Vegas.
Music Industry Art Director Bill Johnson Passes
/by Robert K OermannGrammy Award winning art director Bill Johnson has died at age 68. He passed away at home in Nashville on Wednesday (6/15) following a battle with lung cancer. As the art director at CBS Records in the 1980s and 1990s, he left his visual imprint on an entire generation of country record makers. Johnson was […]
NMPA Board Honors Bob Doyle
/by Sarah SkatesBob Doyle was recently re-elected to the board of the National Music Publishers’ Association and honored for his five years of service to the organization. Elected members are Martin Bandier, Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Caroline Bienstock, Carlin America; Helene Blue, Helene Blue Musique Ltd.; Bob Doyle, Major Bob Music; John Eastman, MPL Communications; Roger Faxon, EMI […]
Are Netflix and Cable Operators At War?
/by adminAs the entertainment world continues to fragment there is growing concern and questions over consumer habits. Conventional wisdom seemed to say that added choices meant engaged TV/video viewers would watch more across all distribution channels. However, recent Nielsen SoundScan research and reports from The Diffusion Group are beginning to question that supposition. For example, the […]