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Robert K Oermann2026-05-14 16:20:562026-05-14 16:20:56DISClaimer Single Reviews: ERNEST & Lukas Nelson Team For Disc Of The Day
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LB Cantrell2026-05-12 16:44:162026-05-12 16:44:16BREAKING: Date Announced For 2027 Grammy Awards, Airing On ABC, Disney+ & Hulu
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Madison Hahnen2026-05-12 16:38:312026-05-12 16:38:31Eagles Bring ‘The Long Goodbye’ To Nashville With Hit-Filled Celebration
Charting A Combined Course: Singles And Album Sales by Artist
/by adminLike a giant cruise ship returning home from the party, the music industry is slow to alter its direction (or perceptions). For decades we have been judging weekly sales based upon album units. But fair-minded industry observers are beginning to feel the impact from digital singles.
CO5 Teams With Azar's Ride Records
/by Sarah SkatesCO5 Records has teamed with Steve Azar’s Ride Records, handling radio promotion duties for the independent label. The CO5 camp is hitting the ground running, taking on Azar’s new single, “Hard Road.” This development follows the exit earlier this week of Ride promo staffers David Shaw and Jamice Jennings. “Hard Road” is the third single […]
Leon Russell Joins Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
/by Sarah SkatesAcclaimed Nashville musician Leon Russell was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday night (3/14), part of a class that includes fellow luminaries Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits, Dr. John and Darlene Love.
CO5 Expands Newmark's Role
/by Sarah SkatesDavid Newmark CO5 Music is expanding the role of VP of Business Development David Newmark to include VP of Country Promotion responsibilities. He held this position prior to heading business development, and is again taking on the duties following the exit of Denise Roberts, who left CO5 to join Lytle Management. Newmark will be hiring […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (3/16/11)
/by Robert K OermannThis week, let’s do like the televised awards shows do. Our Female Vocalist of the Week is Amber Hayes. Her sophomore single is every bit as lively, fun and delightful as her debut. I remain a fan. The Male Vocalist of the Week is no stranger to DisClaimer honors. It’s Eric Church, who has won more prizes from this column than any other artist.
Kick the Crap Outta Cancer—A Benefit for Jayne Rogovin
/by Sarah SkatesKick the Crap Outta Cancer, a benefit to support the medical fund of longtime Nashville music business publicist Jayne Rogovin, will be held Tuesday, April 5, 6–10 PM at Cabana restaurant. The event will include performances by Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale, Foster & Lloyd, Steve Cropper, Peter Cooper & Eric Brace, Mandy Barnett, Ruby Amanfu, […]
Sony's Bush Hawg In Japan
/by Sarah SkatesNew RCA Nashville recording group Bush Hawg was on a two-week tour of Japan and Guam for Armed Forces Entertainment when the area was struck by last week’s record 9.0 magnitude earthquake. The six-man group, consisting of band members Jim Phipps, Russ Caldwell, Craig Hand, Shaun Ames, Alex Wilshire, and Ben Helton, are now safe in […]
IODA Debuts Open API
/by adminIODA, has released a metadata and content API designed to increase exposure and revenue opportunities for content owners while enabling partners to monetize artist content more effectively. Open API provides access to metadata, buy links and media assets for partners and third party developers. The announcement was made March 15 at SXSW in Austin, TX. Open […]
CMT Original Movies Division Launches With Two Projects
/by Sarah SkatesCMT is expanding with a new division focusing on made-for-television movies including romantic comedies and music-related projects. CMT Original Movies already has two projects in the works. To The Mat stars Ricky Schroder and Laura Bell Bundy, and Reel Love stars LeAnn Rimes. Mary Beth Cunin, SVP, Programming, CMT, explains, “We’ve had great ratings success […]
Martina Releases New Music
/by MichelleMartina McBride has released her first music since 2009 with new single “Teenage Daughters.” It is the lead single from the superstar’s label debut for Republic Nashville, due out this fall. The song, co-written by McBride and The Warren Brothers, deals with the experiences of both children and parents during the teenage years. McBride has […]
Artist Action
/by Sarah SkatesJosh Gracin and Guy Penrod offer unique promotional contests; Greg Hanna builds team for new single.
SOLID and YEP Events Tonight
/by FreemanSOLID and CAA have partnered for the 3rd Annual Music Row Madness Showdown, a bowling tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. 16 teams of music industry servants will compete and prizes will be awarded to the best fundraisers (both team and individual), highest team score, best team name, and best team […]
Marking Milestones
/by Sarah SkatesEric Church, Sunny Sweeney, and Word’s Francesca Battistelli had recent cause for celebration.