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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]
Laura Heatherly Promoted To CEO of TJ Martell Foundation
/by Sarah SkatesLaura Heatherly, Executive Director of the T.J. Martell Foundation Southern Region, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the nationwide organization. Heatherly, who has been with the Martell Foundation for over seven years, has a background that includes twenty-five years of experience in non-profit fundraising. “We are very fortunate to have someone from within our […]
Mike Carpenter Named Cumulus Nashville GM
/by Sarah SkatesRadio veteran Mike Carpenter will take the helm as General Manager of Cumulus Radio’s Nashville stations on May 23. With over two decades of radio experience, Carpenter makes the move from Clear Channel where he served as General Sales Manager for many years. “I am thrilled with the opportunity and the challenges that lie ahead,” […]
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/by Sarah SkatesMusic City Walk of Fame Inductions • RCA Studio B Honored • Chicken Soup for the Country Music Soul
Triple 8 Management Expands
/by Sarah SkatesThere has been recent expansion at Triple 8 Management, which handles the careers of Eli Young Band, Jack Ingram, Joe Nichols, and Kevin Fowler. Owner George Couri announced today (5/16) the addition of two employees as well as several in-house promotions, for a total of eight full-time team members.
Flat Earth Music Adds Todd Wilkes
/by Sarah SkatesFlat Earth Music has hired Todd Wilkes as Creative Director. He brings experience in music publishing and artist management to the newly created role at the small Nashville publishing company. He took office earlier this month, where he is leading the growing stable of songwriters and pluggers. Since launching in 2005, Flat Earth Music’s biggest […]
Caroline Davis Joins Watkins College
/by FreemanCaroline Davis has joined Watkins College of Art, Design & Film as Director of External Relations and Assistant Director of Development. In her new role she will handle the school’s communications and media relations as well as contributing to special event, fundraising and alumni services efforts. Davis’ previous experience includes stints with Performing Songwriter magazine, […]
Bright Joins Diane Richey Promotions
/by FreemanDiane Richey Promotions has announced the addition of Katie Bright to its staff. Bright was most recently part of the celebrated morning team The House Foundation with Gerry House on WSIX/Nashville, which she joined in 2010. Prior to that, she spent five years at WAXX in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where she co-hosted mornings with George […]
Chrisman Launches New Promotion Company
/by FreemanVeteran radio promoter Ann Chrisman has opened Ann Chrisman Promotions, where she will specialize in secondary promotion to MusicRow and Billboard Indicator stations. Most recently with Diane Richey Promotions, Chrisman originally opened her own promotion outfit in 1993 after leaving Disc Jockey Records. She joined Richey in 2001, where she worked with artists from Capitol […]
AMA Visits Big Apple For Announcement
/by adminThe Americana Music Association will present this year’s Honors & Awards Nominee announcement at an invitation only media event in New York City on May 23rd. The nominees are usually announced in Nashville, but according to AMA Executive Director Jed Hilly, “With all the critical acclaim that we have garnered in recent years, we felt […]
Eye On Idol (5/13/11)
/by FreemanI feel confident saying that very few people saw last night’s (5/12) American Idol elimination of James Durbin coming. Especially not James. He gave typically splendid performances of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and Leiber/Stoller’s “Love Potion No. 9” on Wednesday (5/11) that were roundly praised by the judges, adding to his incredible season-long momentum.
Aldean Tour Dates Sell Out
/by MichelleJason Aldean’s amphitheatre My Kinda Party Tour has recently sold out three shows a week in advance, including the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Indianapolis, the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Mo. and the Jiffy Lube Live in Washington, DC for a total of over 66,000 tickets sold for the three dates. “It is […]
Friday Notes: MuttNation, Hayes and Brooks, The McClymonts
/by contributorLambert’s MuttNation Raises $300,000; Hunter Hayes Plays Alongside Kix Brooks; The McClymonts in USA for National Tour and New Release
Legal Aid Hosts Music Row Breakfast
/by adminThe Legal Aid Society hosted its 2nd Annual Music Row breakfast on May 25 at Sunset Grill. The gathering is intended to facilitate a time for socializing and hearing about some of the organization’s work. The Legal Aid Society has provided free civil legal services to families with nowhere else to turn. Sponsors for the […]