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ACM Adds Performers, Web Series

The Academy of Country Music announced today that Alabama, Dierks Bentley, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Reba, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band with James Taylor are scheduled to perform as part of the 46th Annual ACM Awards. In addition, Nancy O’Dell and Ryan Seacrest are scheduled as presenters. In related news, […]

David St. Romain

“Twenty Years Late” Aria Records / Turnpike Music David St. Romain’s latest single to hit country radio is the soulful ballad “Twenty Years Late,” which officially goes for adds April 4. The song comes from his just-released album All I Really Wanted To Say, which features songs by Brett James, Chris Tompkins and Jeffrey Steele […]

Nashville World Music Leader Aashid Himons Passes

Aashid Himons, 68, one of Nashville’s leading world-music exponents, died Saturday morning at Vanderbilt Hospital following a long illness. Himons is perhaps best known as the leader of Afrikan Dreamland, a group that fused reggae, new age, blues, jazz and African musical styles. As that band’s leader as well as a solo artist, Himons recorded […]

Ferlin Husky Funeral Today

The funeral for Ferlin Husky will be held this afternoon (3/21) in Hendersonville – the Country Music Hall of Fame member died on Thursday March 17 at age 85 following 30 years of heart problems. His funeral will be officiated by the Rev. Dallas Frazier. Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Frazier was a protégée […]

Happy Birthday Sheri!!

On Friday, March 18, the Country Music Association Strategic Partnerships and Strategic Marketing departments presented Vice President Sheri Warnke with “Swarnke’s ‘Modern (work) Family’” plaque in honor of her birthday. POSTER: Featured are CMA staffers as “Modern Family” cast members (back, l-r: Chris Epperly as Cameron, Marty Filogamo as Lilly, Ben Bennett as Jay, Sheri […]

Eye On Idol

American Idol contestants took a trip back in time on Wednesday (3/16), selecting songs from the year they were born. Interscope head Jimmy Iovine and his team of producers were on hand to give the songs a modern touch and coach contestants through the performances. Ultimately New York native Karen Rodriguez was sent home on […]

Little Champion Signs Jennifer Kennard

Little Champion Music LLC and principals John and Martina McBride have signed Jennifer Kennard to Songs Of Blackbird (BMI). Senior Creative Director, Glenn Middleworth, says “We’re looking forward to a long term relationship with Jennifer and expect great songs to come from her skill set of creativity, energy, enthusiasm and networking. Jennifer comes to Songs Of […]

Benefit News

Stars Go Blue Benefits Blue Note Fund, Jimmy Wayne—Spokesperson for CASA, WMBA Top-Earner at Bowl For Kids’ Sakes, Jerry Douglas at the Bluebird, David St. Romain To Play Benefits, Register for MCTI, Steep Canyon Rangers at Garden & Gun Party

Church Hopes For Happy Ending

Eric Church is looking for a happy ending at the upcoming 46th Annual ACM Awards where he is nominated for Top New Artist of the Year. His latest viral video plays on his trophy hopes showing a hesitant hostess at a massage establishment being asked, even pleaded with, to do something special for her client. […]

TV Appearances

Sugarland Co-Hosts GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown, The Grascals Appear on RFD TV’s Larry Country Diner, The Marty Stuart Show Welcomes Loretta Lynn

Promotions at CMA Announced

The Country Music Association has promoted Tammy Donham, Ben Bennett, and Catherine Blackwell to new positions in the organization’s Strategic Marketing Department. Donham has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing from her previous position as Senior Director of Marketing. She began her employment with CMA in 1996. She is responsible for overseeing advertising and […]

Artists Out and About

Kenny Chesney ‘Coastal’ Living, Walker Hayes Visits CMA, Eagles at the Great Wall

Weekly Chart Report (3/18/11)

SPIN ZONE Thompson Square is just plain hot. The Stoney Creek duo has now spent three weeks on top of the CountryBreakout Chart with “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not,” racking up some impressive sales figures in the meantime. They’re looking like early breakout stars for 2011. Darius Rucker’s “This” moves to the No. […]

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