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Sales Wrap Gaga Style

Lady Gaga leaves the industry wide eyed, open mouthed and smiling but Brad Paisley and Idol’s newbies Scotty McCreery and Laura Alaina also contributed to an up week…

Lisa Matassa – Me Time

It Is What It Is recording artist Lisa Matassa presents her new country radio single, “Me Time.” Nine North Records has signed on for national promotion efforts, and the single goes for adds June 13. Matassa’s life is a comeback story, a fairytale that has yet to have its ending written. From a little girl […]

Jolene Mercer Passes

Texas music publicist Jolene Mercer died Saturday, May 28, following a long illness. She was noted for working with such artists as Chris LeDoux, Ricky Lynn Gregg, Janie Fricke, Asleep at the Wheel, Charley Pride, Neal McCoy, Josh Logan and Billy “Crash” Craddock. At various times during her career, she was also an event planner, […]

United Way Song Contest

United Way is hosting its second annual “LIVE UNITED Song Contest.” The organization is looking for songs about hope, teamwork, restoration, community impact and overcoming adversity. Up to ten finalists will perform their songs live at The Listening Room on June 21st for a panel of judges including: hit songwriter Cary Barlowe (Lady Antebellum, tobyMac, […]

Sony/ATV Promotes Berschback, Inks Kristen Kelly

Sony/ATV has promoted Duff Berschback to Sr. VP, Legal Affairs and Business Development, Nashville and signed RCA artist Kristen Kelly to an exclusive publishing deal.

CMT Awards Crank Star Power; Sugarland Helps Heartland

Sugarland and Little Big Town Help Tornado Victims • CMT Awards Crank Up The Star Power

Post Holiday Highlights

Colleen Taylor Joins BMLG • Spalding Addresses SOURCE • Hall Of Fame Readies Atkins Exhibit • Jaron Fans Salute Armed Forces

Artist Visits: Photo Spread

Zac Brown Band shoots video for “Knee Deep” • Paisley performs on GMA, celebrates 19th No. 1 • Bradley Gaskin visits Crook & Chase

CMA Awards Live On ABC Nov. 9

The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have announced that The 45th Annual CMA Awards will air live Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. “The CMA Awards recognizes the best in the format – that’s what makes this ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night’,” says CMA CEO Steve […]

Benefits: Morgan, Atkins, Bowen

Craig Morgan’s 5th annual Charity Ride and Concert • Rodney Atkins headlines Music City Gives Back concert • Wade Bowen raises over $127k with concert and golf tournament

Artist Action (5/31/11)

Randy Montana performs at Jimmie Jam • Bill Anderson welcomes new grandchild • Matt Gary to perform at NASCAR race • The Roys on Somebody Cares telethon

Amazon's Gaga Loss Leader Losses

Fans and music industry observers were taken aback last week by Amazon.com’s offering of the new Lady Gaga album for a mere 99¢. On Monday (5/23), the stultifying crowd of traffic severely compromised the Amazon servers. So to prove it could, “ramp up” to meet any demand, the online retail giant offered the mega-sale again […]

Reba And Blake Raise $500,000 For Tornado Victims

Reba and Blake Shelton raised $500,000 for victims of recent tornadoes in Atoka County, OK during two sold-out Tornado Relief Concerts in Durant on May 25 and 26. Susie McEntire-Eaton and Kelly Clarkson made a surprise guest appearance at the May 26 relief show. The artists entertained for over two hours each night, opening with a […]

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