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BMI Out and About

Cheer Up Charlie Daniels Win Road to Bonnaroo Round Two Fans were out in full force for the second installment of BMI’s 2011 Road to Bonnaroo competition, held at Mercy Lounge on March 21. Cheer Up Charlie Daniels proved victorious, narrowly edging out the other competing bands: Leroy Powell, Big Surr, Born Empty, Keegan Dewitt, […]

Harley Allen Service Scheduled

A memorial service for Nashville songwriting great Harley Allen will be held on Wednesday (4/6) at Christ Church, 15354 Old Hickory Blvd. (37211) — He died on March 30, of lung cancer at home in Nashville. The gifted and prolific Allen won BMI Awards for such songs as “Between the Devil and Me” (Alan Jackson, […]

Muve Music Moves To TN

Cricket’s new Muve Music service debuted in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga on March 10, 2011. Paired with a Samsung Suede mobile device, Cricket offers consumers a $55 per month all-in plan. Unique is the addition of unlimited music. The plan includes unlimited nationwide calling, text, picture and video messaging plus unlimited global text messaging, […]

Mel McDaniel Passes

Grand Ole Opry star Mel McDaniel passed away Thursday evening at age 68. He had been battling cancer for several years. The Oklahoma native has been an Opry cast member since Jan. 11, 1986. McDaniel is noted for such hits as “Gentle to Your Senses” (1977), “God Made Love” (1978), “Right in the Palm of […]

Weekly Chart Report (4/01/11)

KAIR/Atchison, KS PD/MD/Mornings Jason Drake has departed his post after 13 years with the station. Also departing are Drake’s Wake Up Crew co-hosts Brian Hagen (News Director/Afternoons) and Rachel Lehcar (Listener Liaison).

Vegas Goes Country For Sunday's ACM Awards

It’s the week Vegas Goes Country, with tons of events surrounding Sunday night’s (4/3) ACM Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. For a recap of the nominees, click here. The fan-voted Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year categories will be chosen by text voting powered by the RAM Truck Brand […]

Lawrence Music Group Signs Rick Huckaby

Tracy Lawrence signs Rick Huckaby • Sarah Darling scores simultaneous hits • New Curb artist Dylan Robinson

ASCAP Releases 2010 Financial Results

ASCAP released its financial results for 2010 today (3/31), showing a dip in total revenues and member distributions since last year’s record highs. The information was presented at the organization’s General Annual Membership Meeting in New York City. Financial distributions to members in 2010 totaled $845 million, down 2.1% versus the 2009 high of over […]

Tin Pan South In Full Swing

The Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival kicked off Tuesday night (3/29) in Nashville. Over 120 songwriters took the stage at nine local venues over the first two nights.

Shaw Produces Debut From Newswoman Robin Meade

Victoria Shaw helmed production for a new pop/country album by CNN HLN anchor Robin Meade. The singer debuted songs from the project on Monday night (3/28) at New York City’s legendary Birdland club. Shaw, who also produced Lady Antebellum’s debut album, joined Meade onstage for the event, bringing along fellow Nashville tunesmith Gary Burr. For […]

Woods Retires, Magill To Head Sony Business Dept.

Angie Magill has been promoted following the retirement of Kathy Woods.

Garth Brooks Salutes Late Journalist Rineke Van Beek

Longtime Dutch country music journalist Rineke Van Beek passed away last month following a lengthy battle with cancer. During her 30-year career, she worked for Country Gazette in Holland, which was the recipient of the CMA’s award for international journalism. Following the closure of Country Gazette, Van Beek worked with Nashville FM. Among the many fans of […]

Swift's Worldwide Sales Pass 20 Million

Taylor Swift’s worldwide album sales total has passed the 20 million mark. This includes her three Big Machine Records studio albums, plus a holiday collection and a Walmart exclusive. In addition, Swift has sold over 33 million paid song downloads, making her the top-selling digital artist in history. Next the star heads to Sunday night’s […]

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