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CMA Establishes Touring Musician Award
/by Sarah SkatesThe inaugural CMA Touring Musician Award will be presented during the 2011 CMA Music Festival, running Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12, in downtown Nashville. Established by the CMA Board of Directors and its Awards and Recognition Committee chaired by GAC Pres. Ed Hardy, the honor will be presented annually at CMA Music Festival. This Award […]
Operation Bloodhound Sniffs Out The Hits
/by FreemanNewly launched Flying Island Entertainment has revealed Operation Bloodhound, a music and radio testing service for its clients. Developed by veteran radio consultant Keith Hill, Operation Bloodhound will survey radio professionals directly responsible for adding music to station playlists. A minimum of 20 panelists will be participating, representing Mediabase, Billboard or Indicator reporting stations. Each […]
Global Talent To Shine During CMA Music Festival
/by MichelleEighteen country artists representing five different countries will perform at the Global Events showcases on June 6 and 7 during CMA Music Festival week in downtown Nashville. Chevrolet Presents The CMA Global Artist Party will be Monday, June 6, at The Stage on Broadway. Kicking off at 6:30 PM/CST with a special performance from legendary guitarist […]
Lending A Hand
/by Sarah SkatesBenefit for Savannah Burns • Music City Tennis Invitational Kick-off Party • ReTune Raises $35,000 • NSAI Fights Eating Disorders • Little Big Town Fund Music Education
MusicRow Awards Final Nominations
/by contributorIt’s time again for the annual MusicRow Awards, where industry peers salute the very best among Nashville’s thriving musical culture. Now in its 23rd year, this revered event is Nashville’s longest-running industry trade awards show. MusicRow’s editorial team selects the nominees which are then voted on by magazine readers. Outside nominations are accepted only in […]
Industry Ink Monday (5/9)
/by Sarah SkatesKey West Songwriters Festival wraps • Growing the “Rocky Top” brand • Execs host World Vision reception • Dates: Hot Dog Day, Crawfish Boil, Tin Pan South 2012
Kerry O’Neil: Label Logistics
/by adminThe Assets They Control Are Incredible. So when people talk about the demise of the labels it sounds a bit ridiculous to me. Traditional record label models have always been about creating and owning assets. But…
Reba and Blake Add Second Tornado Relief Show
/by FreemanTickets for Reba and Blake Shelton’s May 26 Tornado Relief Concert in Durant, Oklahoma went on sale this morning and promptly sold out in less than two hours. As a result, a second show has been added at the Choctaw Casino Resort for 7:30 pm Wednesday, May 25. Tickets went on sale at 4 pm […]
Photos: Martina on GAC; Shania on Nightline
/by MichelleMartina McBride and her three daughters on GAC • Shania Twain on ABC’s Nightline
Belmont Launches Student Think Tank
/by MichelleBelmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business has announced the launch of Pipeline, an entertainment industry solutions think tank of Belmont’s best and brightest students. The group’s aim will be developing new concepts and solutions and influencing the entertainment and music industry through its creative capital. CEMB Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives […]
Stuart's Late Night Jam Lineup Revealed
/by FreemanMarty Stuart has released the lineup for his special 10th Anniversary Late Night Jam on June 8. Joining Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives for performances this year will be country icons Dolly Parton, Mel Tillis and Connie Smith, as well as The Quebe Sisters Band, Doug Kershaw and a few unnamed surprise guests. The event […]
Eye On Idol (5/6/11)
/by FreemanJacob Lusk’s American Idol journey has come to an end after the last night’s (5/5) results show.
WMG Sold For $3.3 Billion
/by adminDigital Music News and the Los Angeles Times report that Warner Music Group has agreed to be purchased by Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries for approximately $3.3 billion. Included in the “merger agreement” are both recording and publishing divisions plus Access Industries will assume WMG debt of approximately $2 billion. The purchase price calculates to about […]