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Madison Hahnen2026-05-08 11:55:332026-05-08 11:55:33Jessie Jo Dillon Makes History With ACM Songwriter Of The Year Win
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Tennessee's Incentives For Filmmakers Can't Compete
/by Sarah SkatesTennessee is missing out on a boost to the economy by not doing more to attract filmmakers. The Nashville Scene’s latest cover story looks at why films don’t come to the Volunteer state, including a lot of missed opportunities for Tennessee stories to be filmed on local soil. Among the toughest blows was when Memphis […]
Artist Ink
/by adminLuke Bryan earns third No. 1 • Gretchen Wilson performs dramatic new song • Hazel Smith Joins radio cast • JaneDear girls go video crazy
Cumulus In Talks To Buy Citadel
/by Sarah SkatesCumulus Media is in exclusive negotiations to purchase Citadel Broadcasting for about $2.5 billion. The companies released an official statement this afternoon acknowledging the negotiations were taking place. Under terms of the proposed agreement, Cumulus would pay $37 per share in a combination of cash and Cumulus stock. Cumulus is the second largest radio broadcaster […]
Curious About Qriocity? Sony Debuts Music Service
/by Sarah SkatesSony’s cloud-based Qriocity launched stateside today, offering more than 6 million songs.
Music Stars Set For Secret TV Taping Today
/by Sarah SkatesKid Rock, Sheryl Crow, Luke Bryan and Gretchen Wilson are among the stars taping a television special today (2/17) in Nashville, and even though fans are invited, there has been no official announcement about who is organizing the event. Many of the artists have been spreading the word about the show through their social media […]
Artist Action: Gloriana Heads to White House
/by Sarah SkatesPlus news from Zac Brown, Randy Montana, Darius Rucker, Miranda Lambert, Craig Morgan, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Lee Brice and Gretchen Wilson.
The Band Perry Debut Certified Gold
/by Sarah SkatesThe Band Perry’s self-titled debut album has been certified Gold by the RIAA for shipments exceeding 500,000 units. Released in October 2010 by Republic Nashville, the album continues to hold steady at No. 7 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. The sibling trio’s sales were driven by breakthrough hits “Hip To My Heart” and “If […]
New Smartphone Apps Connect Consumers To Artists
/by FreemanThe booming smartphone market is providing new opportunities for fans to connect with artists, and tech-savvy companies are leading the way with cool new apps. Kenny Chesney has partnered with digital syndicator Qello for the release of his 2009 concert film Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D. The Chesney App is Qello’s debut product and gives […]
Sales Chart—Music Biz's Fickle Mistress
/by Sarah SkatesValentine’s shoppers shared some love with the music biz, but hold the bubbly—it’s not all champagne and roses in sales land.
Mathew Knowles Joins GMA Board
/by Sarah SkatesMathew Knowles, the founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Gospel Music Association (GMA). The working board is comprised of 35 board members who are leaders in the industry. Ed Leonard is President and Chairman of the GMA Board. Music World Entertainment has had […]
Chris Tomlin, TobyMac Lead Dove Nominations
/by Sarah SkatesNominations for the Dove Awards were revealed this morning in Atlanta, with Chris Tomlin and TobyMac scoring six nods each.
Billy Ray Cyrus Tells "GQ" About the Pitfalls of Fame
/by Sarah SkatesBilly Ray Cyrus sat down with GQ magazine in December, just days after pictures of daughter Miley smoking out of a bong were leaked, becoming the latest controversy surrounding the young singer. In the lengthy interview, Billy Ray says that her rise to fame on the Disney show Hannah Montana “destroyed [his] family.” He says […]
Industry Ink Wednesday
/by Sarah SkatesCurb writing retreat • BigChampagne • Anthony Corder Anchor’s Down • McLachlan/McBride split • Nathan Chapman and Anna Nalick • Moraine/Nettwerk ink Gareth Dunlop • JKMusicwerks • “Idol” singer at Pacific Int’l