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Francesca Battistelli Named Dove Awards Artist of the Year
/by Sarah SkatesFrancesca Battistelli took top honors at last night’s (4/20) GMA Dove Awards where she was named Artist of the Year. Other multi-award winners included Chris August, Jason Crabb and Point of Grace.
Tornado Destroys Malaco Records
/by Robert K OermannLast week’s tornadoes in Mississippi left much of the Malaco Records complex in ruins in Jackson.
Ticketmaster To Try Dynamic Pricing
/by Sarah SkatesTicketmaster will introduce dynamic ticket pricing this year, which will change the cost based on consumer demand. The company has partnered with MarketShare to develop a suite of tools to help clients adjust prices before and after the on-sale date.
Nashville Film Festival Breaks Records, Names Winners
/by FreemanWith more films yet to be viewed today (4/20) and tomorrow (4/21), the 2011 Nashville Film Festival has already broken its previous records for attendance and number of tickets sold. The event kicked off last Thursday (4/14) and wraps tomorrow night with the Closing Night Party at Mercy Lounge.
"Paper Airplane" Glides To No. 1
/by Sarah SkatesPaper Airplane, the latest from Alison Krauss and Union Station, glided into the No. 1 spot on both the Country and Bluegrass album charts moving 83,000 units in its debut week [Nielsen Soundscan]. Meanwhile, the Country Strong soundtrack got a boost from the movie’s DVD/home rental release.
GMA Dove Awards Tonight In Atlanta
/by Sarah SkatesThe GMA Dove Awards will be handed out tonight (4/20) in Atlanta, as the show moves from its longtime Nashville home for the first time. Thanks to the new location, organizers are reporting a 60% boost in ticket sales versus the same time last year. Jason Ingram is the leading nominee heading into the ceremony […]
CMT Award Nominations Coming Wednesday
/by MichelleCMT’s Evan Farmer will present the nominees for the 2011 CMT Music Awards live on the Today show Wed., April 27, airing at 9:00 am CST. Farmer will appear with hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. The Band Perry will also be on hand during the nomination announcements to perform “You Lie.” This is the […]
Lisa Manning Joins WSM-FM
/by Sarah SkatesLongtime radio host Lisa Manning is joining the 95.5 FM WSM team, handling afternoons. She will be in the chair next week. Locally Manning has worked at WGFX, WKDF, WSIX and WSM-AM. The station cluster also welcomes Megan Good to the Cumulus Nashville team. She will be acting as Promotion Director for 95.5 FM WSM, […]
Sugarland Sells Out Nashville Arena, Debuts Video
/by Sarah SkatesSugarland played a sold-out show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Saturday night (4/16), drawing a crowd of 14,000 fans for their first headlining gig in Music City. And this week the duo offers a new video for single “Tonight.”
DISClaimer Single Reviews (4/20/11)
/by Robert K OermannWe have a nice mix of newcomers and established stars this week. The three contenders for the DisCovery Award are Hunter Hayes, Russell Hitchcock and Jim Quick.
Swift Leads Digital Download Sales Race
/by MichelleAccording to the RIAA’s latest tally, Taylor Swift is the top-selling digital single artist with over 22.5 million career song downloads to date. Though it is early in 2011, she is facing competition for the most career downloads from Lady Gaga (20 million digital singles as of February), Rihanna (19 million) and the Black Eyed Peas […]
Industry Ink: Stanley Generation Records Opens
/by Sarah SkatesHirings at Thinking Bee • Third Coast inks Janie Fricke • Keith Burns’ daughter fights cancer • WMG’s Danielle Taylor welcomes baby • Allen Butler preps for PGA tour
Adams and Reese Music Row Office Celebrates 10th Year
/by adminAdams and Reese recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of its Nashville Music Row office with a festive event and presentation to founding partner Sam Bartholowmew. Bartholomew, current Of Counsel with Adams and Reese, saw the need to service the entire Nashville Music Row community by starting an entertainment practice and presence there. “Only someone as wonderful […]