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John Nix Arledge2026-07-31 09:47:272026-07-31 09:47:27Kenny Chesney Tops The MusicRow Country Breakout Chart
LifeNews: Pete Huttlinger Benefit; Billy Lynn's Brother
/by Sarah SkatesMusicRow’s thoughts are with musician Pete Huttlinger, publisher Billy Lynn, and their families.
Industry Salutes Easton Corbin's Hot-Streak
/by Sarah SkatesEaston Corbin was feted at a lunchtime celebration today (7/13) at BMI’s Music Row offices. The Mercury Records artist is the only solo male in the last 17 years to have his first two singles reach the top of the radio charts.
Moore's Outlaws and Aldean's Dirt Road Lure Buyers
/by adminJason Aldean continues to set the sales bar for the rest of the country class, pulling another 42k units down that dirt road this week pumping My Kinda Party to almost 1.5 million total units. Yeah, that’s some party and it doesn’t look like it will end soon.
Shepherd Cultivates Where Country Grows Release
/by FreemanAshton Shepherd’s sophomore album Where Country Grows hit stores yesterday (7/12), and the young MCA singer/songwriter is making the media rounds to support it. The album’s title track and second single is currently going for adds at country radio.
Industry Ink Wednesday (7/13)
/by Sarah SkatesCMA ballot • Diesel Records • DDEX • Natalie Kilgore • Taillight TV • Belmont/NSAI • Publicity signings • Trisha Cunningham • Netflix
Sony Taps RoyaltyShare
/by adminAccording to a report by Billboard’s Ed Christman, Sony Music Entertainment has retained San Diego-based Royalty Share to process mechanical and artist royalties. Involved in the agreement is the hiring by RoyaltyShare of 70 Sony employees who will continue to be based in Sony’s Lyndhurst, N.J. offices. The agreement also includes a gradual transition and shift […]
Flamingos Flock To MusicRow
/by MichelleMusicRow staffers were greeted this morning by a flock of pink flamingos on the front lawn. As reported on Monday (7/11), organizers of the Music Row Ladies Golf Tournament, which benefits United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee, are promoting the fundraising event by placing pink flamingos in front of local businesses.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (7/13/11)
/by Robert K Oermann“After years of being nothing, they’re all looking right at you.” That’s what it says in our Music Row anthem, “16th Avenue.” And that’s exactly what is happening to Blake Shelton right now.
Hall of Fame Preps Chet Atkins Exhibit
/by Sarah SkatesThe Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will pay tribute to one of country music’s most versatile and visionary artists, Chet Atkins with a new exhibit opening Friday, Aug. 12. Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player will run for 10 months and is made possible by the Gretsch Company with additional support by GAC. Highlights […]
Bluegrass Musician Kenny Baker Passes
/by Sarah SkatesAcclaimed bluegrass fiddler Kenny Baker died Friday, July 8, 2011 at age 85. The Kentucky native, best known as one of Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, influenced future generations of fiddle players with his “long-bow” style. His four-decade career included about 20 years on-and-off with Monroe, who introduced him onstage as “the greatest fiddler in […]
Likes? Follows? Why Bother?
/by adminLooking for an afternoon info break? Some cranial nourishment? Good. Then let’s re-visit the reasons that influence a customer to follow a brand and how it affects their engagement with that brand.. The attached graphic spells out the story, but here are some of the big picture overview ideas… One of the key drivers mentioned […]
Randy Goodman Co-chairs Nashville Music Council
/by Sherod RobertsonMayor Karl Dean announced today that Music Row veteran Randy Goodman will serve as co-chairman of the Nashville Music Council. Goodman most recently served as president of Lyric Street Records in Nashville. Goodman is a member of the Country Music Association board of directors and served as president and chairman of the board in 2008 […]
Fox-Metoyer Promoted
/by FreemanKerri Fox-Metoyer is rising through the corporate ranks at Sony, and will take on a new role July 18.