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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
DISClaimer Single Reviews (2/16/11)
/by Robert K OermannContemporary country music sounds wildly diverse this week. We have bluegrass flavored The Roys, outlaw sounds from the George Brothers, rollicking pop-country by Kenny Chesney and southern, guitar-slinger rock via Frankie Ballard. How’s that for variety?
CRS Updates, Deadlines, and Panels
/by Michelle>>Friday, Feb. 18, is the deadline to purchase $399 CRS registrations, to be held March 2-4, 2011. The current CRS registration price was cut back to its $399 Early Bird Rate after the New Faces of Country Music Show sold out in January. As a result, all registrations purchased after Jan. 24 through the opening […]
YouTube Videos Lead Dupre To Deal With Warner
/by Sarah SkatesAn interesting path led James Dupre to Warner Bros. Records. He was working as a paramedic in Louisiana, singing in bars and making music at night. Eventually one of his many YouTube videos caught the attention of the team at Ellen, who invited him to come on the show. Last March Dupre visited the fellow […]
Bonnaroo Line-Up Revealed On Vevo
/by Sarah SkatesBonnaroo revealed its 2011 festival line-up this morning exclusively on music video site Vevo. Conan O’Brien helped with the big announcement.
Faith Hill Set For Symphony Fashion Show
/by Sarah SkatesWynonna, Kathy Mattea, and Steve Wariner will perform with the Symphony’s Pop Series.
Grammy Party Pics [updated 2/16]
/by Sarah SkatesJaneDear at the Warner bash, Chris Young at the Sony party, Keith and Nicole at EMI event, and a Bigger Picture celebration.