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SunTrust Expands Music Division, Marks 25 Years On Music Row
/by Sarah SkatesSunTrust Bank has expanded its Sports and Entertainment Specialty Group’s music division by adding advisors Earle Simmons, Amy Delk, Bryan Bolton, and Dusty Miller to the Nashville branch. Each new advisor will play a significant role in SunTrust’s growth and service strategy as the company approaches its 25th anniversary in Nashville. The bank currently represents […]
Country Throwdown Tour To Stop In Nashville
/by FreemanWillie Nelson’s Country Throwdown Tour 2011 will roll through Nashville on June 3, when eight country artists and six up-and-coming singer/songwriters play The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel. This is the second year for the unique outdoor tour, and headlining artists include Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Craig Campbell, Lukas Nelson & […]
Protect IP Bill Aims To Curb Piracy
/by adminLegislation designed to crack down on rogue websites dedicated to the sale of infringing or counterfeit goods was introduced today (5/12) to the Senate Judiciary Committee. A bipartisan group of Senators including Patrick Leahy (D-VT.) , Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) proposed the legislation. According to an official press release, The Preventing Real […]
Industry Ink: BNA Signs Tyler Farr
/by Sarah SkatesFarr Joins Sony Nashville • Warner Buyer Eyeing EMI? • Voorhis Adds Clients • CMA Songwriters Series • Naxos Purchases Altissimo! • TCN Adds Stations • ACM’s Award-Winning Program Book
Cloud-Based Chromebook For Rent
/by adminGoogle never sleeps. After announcing a new cloud-based music locker service earlier this week, the search giant has now revealed plans to offer an ultra cheap laptop based on its Chrome operating system as soon as June 15. The new device can be rented by students for just $20, or others at $28 month. The […]
Zac Brown Launches Southern Ground Artists
/by Sarah SkatesCountry music’s most prolific Renaissance man is at it again. Zac Brown has been using the Southern Ground Records moniker for a couple of years, and today announced the label’s official launch. Southern Ground Artists, Inc. is home to Sonia Leigh, The Wood Brothers, Blackberry Smoke, Levi Lowrey and Nic Cowan. It is being distributed […]
Grammy Block Party Pics
/by Sarah SkatesThe 13th Annual Nashville Chapter GRAMMY Block Party was held Tuesday night (5/10) at Owen Bradley Park on Music Row. The diverse talent line-up – all members of the Nashville Chapter – entertained a big crowd with jazz, country, contemporary Christian, bluegrass and Americana tunes. Performers included Laura Bell Bundy, The Civil Wars, Denny Jiosa, […]
Colt Ford Has Career-High Debut Week
/by Sarah SkatesColt Ford scored the highest first-week sales of his career when Every Chance I Get entered the Billboard Country Albums chart at No. 3, making it the highest Country debut of the week. The release by Average Joe’s sold 19,145 units, including 21% digital. Ford’s third studio project was co-produced by Shannon Houchins and Jayson […]
Memorial Service Today For WSM Radio's "Johnny K"
/by Robert K OermannFuneral services will be held today [Thursday, May 12] for Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame member John Koval. Known professionally as “Johnny K,” the longtime WSM DJ died from complications of cancer on May 6 at the age of 77. He was a radio broadcast personality for more than 50 years. In addition […]
Luke Bryan Reveals New Album
/by FreemanLuke Bryan used the power of social media to announce his new album Tailgates & Tanlines, which is due out August 9. During a live stream on his Facebook page, Bryan revealed the album’s title and played two songs live including “Drunk On You” and “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye.” Produced by Jeff Stevens, Tailgates & Tanlines […]
Comparing 2011 Sales With 2010
/by adminIt’s only May, but the question is starting to arise, “How will 2011 country album sales compare with the previous year?”
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/by Sarah SkatesLive Nation and Groupon have partnered to form a joint venture to sell event tickets. GrouponLive will offer local deals for Live Nation concerts, sporting events, theater and more. It will also offer deals through Ticketmaster, which is owned by Live Nation. Like Groupon, GrouponLive deals will only be available for a limited time. The […]
Hirings at Webster PR, Fifth Third Bank
/by Sarah SkatesAnita Mandell, Montine Felso Join Webster & Associates • Anson Lewis Joins Fifth Third’s Music Division