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DISClaimer Single Reviews (6/1/11)

June 1, 2011/by Robert K Oermann

When the Americana Music Association announced its 2011 awards contenders recently, it jolted me into awareness of how long it has been since I penned an Americana review column.

Artist Action: Chesney's Million Tickets, Kings of Leon's New Video

June 1, 2011/by Freeman

Kenny Chesney sells one millions tickets for his Goin’ Coastal tour • Ash Bowers launches Homegrown Hero contest, labelmates Thompson Square on Fox & Friends • Kings of Leon debut new video • Clint Black plays in space

Benefit News: Toby Keith, Stealing Angels, Nashville Sounds

June 1, 2011/by Sherod Robertson

Toby Keith recently completed his 8th annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic with more than $650,000 raised toward construction of the OK Kids Korral, a home for children undergoing treatment for cancer. The “Denim & Diamonds’ themed event was sold out with more than 750 people attending the dinner and auction. The top auction […]

Donna Hughes Joins Capitol/EMI Records Nashville

June 1, 2011/by Sherod Robertson

Capitol/EMI Records Nashville has hired Country radio and television veteran Donna Hughes as National Director/Radio Syndication. Hughes will report directly to Capitol SVP Promotion Steve Hodges. In her new role, Hughes’ responsibilities will include spearheading national syndication, major contests/events, and special audio/video content for radio. “Bringing Donna on board is a huge score for the Capitol/EMI […]

Band Perry's Double Platinum Cert, "Save The Music" For VH1

June 1, 2011/by Freeman

The Band Perry’s star keeps rising. The Republic Nashville sibling trio’s current single “You Lie” has already reached No. 1 on the CountryBreakout Chart and sits inside the Top 10 on the monitored airplay charts. And now the group’s previous smash single “If I Die Young” has been certified double platinum by the RIAA for sales exceeding 2 million.

Sales Wrap Gaga Style

June 1, 2011/by admin

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

May 31, 2011/by ProgrammerPlaylist

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

May 31, 2011/by Robert K Oermann

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

May 31, 2011/by admin

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

May 31, 2011/by Freeman

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.