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Witherspoon, Pattinson To Present at ACM Awards
/by Sarah SkatesReese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson have been added to the presenters list for the April 3 ACM Awards. Hosted by Reba and Blake Shelton, the show will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on CBS. These Hollywood heavyweights join previously announced presenters Nancy O’Dell and Ryan Seacrest. In addition, […]
Rootmetrics Finds Verizon 4G Fastest
/by adminRootmetrics, a Seattle-based company that compiles data about mobile networks has released a study showing that Verizon’s LTE 4G network delivered faster upload and download speeds in a test conducted inside the Seattle area market. Verizon’s LTE network also had better access. Other 4G networks sampled in the test included T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T. [Download […]
Sugarland To Perform On "Idol"
/by FreemanSugarland is slated to perform on Fox’s American Idol for Thursday’s (3/24) results show. This will be the Mercury duo’s first appearance on the series. Also set to perform is former Idol contestant and singer/actress Jennifer Hudson. The remaining 11 contestants will compete for the crown by singing the hits of Motown on Wednesday (3/23) […]
Ronnie Dunn To Release Solo Debut
/by MichelleRonnie Dunn will be releasing his self-titled solo debut album on June 7. The 12 track collection, Ronnie Dunn, was produced soley by Dunn and includes eight songs that he wrote or co-wrote. Dunn’s first televised performance of the album’s debut single, “Bleed Red” will be on The 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, […]
Bidding Continues For Warner Music Group
/by Sarah SkatesBidding for Warner Music Group continues with today’s (3/22) news that six companies are participating in the second round of the auction, according to the Financial Times. Publishing giant BMG, in a partnership with private equity group KKR, is interested in buying Warner as a whole. Private investment group Tamares is also interested in the […]
Supreme Court Won't Review Eminem/UMG Royalty Dispute
/by Sarah SkatesThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled this afternoon (3/21) that it will not hear the appeal from Universal Music Group in a digital royalty dispute between Eminem’s former production company and the label. Last year the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Eminem’s former production company, who filed the suit claiming they […]
Urban Lines Up TV Shows, Tour Dates Down Under
/by Sarah SkatesKeith Urban is making the media rounds this week. The star will perform his latest single “Without You” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Wed., March 23. Then he will visit Ellen for a performance set to air on Mon., March 28. “Without You” is No. 10 and climbing on MusicRow’s Country Breakout […]
Cher Switches Gears [Updated 3/22]
/by Sarah Skates[Updated 3/22] Cher’s rep has revealed that the singer was originally planning to do a country project, but is now making a full-on dance record. Hitfix has the scoop. No word on whether Mark Bright is still producing the project. ******* Cher is working on a country-influenced album with stellar Nashville producer Mark Bright, known […]
Country Stars Taping NBC-TV Special Tonight
/by Sarah SkatesSome of country music’s biggest superstars will perform at a special event honoring former President George H. W. Bush tonight (3/21) in Washington D.C. On the schedule are Reba, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow, rapper Cee Lo Green, and r&b icon Sam Moore. The event called All Together Now – […]
Industry Ink
/by Sarah SkatesLambert’s Platinum single • CMA needs Music Festival volunteers • CRS seeking Agenda Committee • Bluewater signing • Mike Severson gets new gig
Dierks Bentley Offers First Music From Next Album
/by Sarah SkatesThe first music from Dierks Bentley’s next album debuted on his social media pages and was sent to radio today. The party-hearty track shows residual influences of his previous bluegrass inspired album, mixed with plenty of southern rock stylings.
BMG Chrysalis To Represent Carly Simon's Catalog
/by FreemanNo longer dreaming they’ll be her partner, the North American division of music rights giant BMG Chrysalis has signed an exclusive agreement with singer/songwriter Carly Simon. This agreement will extend to all of Simon’s administration, collection, and exploitation in the US and Canada for both catalog and futures. Simon’s remarkable career includes being inducted into […]
ACM Adds Performers, Web Series
/by Sarah SkatesThe 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, […]