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Madison Hahnen2026-06-22 16:19:002026-06-22 16:19:00Taylor Swift Enters Top 10 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
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Lauryn Sink2026-06-22 12:13:262026-06-22 13:48:22Music Industry Veteran Clive Davis Passes At 94
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Madison Hahnen2026-06-18 21:38:462026-06-18 21:41:50Hit Producer & DRUMATIZED Founder Tay Keith Passes
Industry Ink Wednesday (4/13)
/by Sarah SkatesTwenty Ten signs Attwater • Lindsay Bertelli launches Reach LLC • WRVW and WSM AM have reasons to celebrate
McGraw Tour Opens In Texas
/by Sarah SkatesTim McGraw kicked off his Emotional Traffic Tour with special guests Luke Bryan and The Band Perry on Friday, April 8 in Corpus Christi, TX. The run of arenas and amphitheaters will cover at least 60 dates through August.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (4/13/11)
/by Robert K OermannEvery doggie has his day. This week, it’s the puppy platters that are in the winner’s circle. None of the major-label offerings made my ears wild with excitement. But two pieces of indie product did.
Review: McEntire Tour Ends On High Note
/by adminReba McEntire’s flawless performance delighted an April 9 Louisville, KY audience at the city’s new KFC Yum Center. Staged in the round, the Chockie, Okie redhead’s musical portion was nestled between opener Lee Ann Womack and closer George Strait.
Frankie Ballard Debut Coming In May
/by Sarah SkatesWarner Bros.’s new guitar slinger Frankie Ballard is gearing up for the May 24 release of his debut project. For the album he teamed with producer Michael Knox, known for work with Jason Aldean. The lead single “Tell Me You Get Lonely” resulted in a hit video, and strong lead-in to his current single “A […]
[updated 4/13] Bobo, Hunze Exit BMG Chrysalis
/by Sarah SkatesMusicRow has also learned that Tim Hunze, Sr. VP of BMG Rights Management has exited the company. Hunze headed the Nashville office of Stage Three Music, and was brought under the BMG Chrysalis umbrella when it acquired Stage Three. Hunze can be reached at timhunze@gmail.com and 615-414-1097. ••••• Dale Bobo is exiting his role as […]
Photos: Charley Pride, Margaret Durante, Jeremy McComb
/by MichelleCharley Pride has been honored with a road marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail. The ceremony was held Tuesday, March 29 on Highway 3 in Pride’s hometown of Sledge, MS. A portion of the highway has also been renamed “Charley Pride Highway.” “I’m honored and humbled at the same time. It was wonderful!” says Pride. “Who’d have thought […]
NYP: EMI Will Be Sold As Single Unit
/by Sarah SkatesWith rumors swirling about the auction of Warner Music Group, prognosticators have let the upcoming sell of EMI slide to the back-burner. But today (4/12) the New York Post reports that Citigroup, which took control of EMI in February, plans to sell the company as a whole, instead of selling off separate recording and publishing […]
Industry Ink Tuesday (4/12)
/by Sarah SkatesiV Group hires Stacey Lee • Songwriter Agency signings • CMT cancels sitcom • BMI/Qriocity • Splother • Dove Awards fan voting • Paul Allen’s new book • Bluegrass radio service
Eye On Idol: Toscano Rumor Mill
/by FreemanFollowing the surprise elimination of Pia Toscano from American Idol last Thursday (4/7), rumors about her future plans are swirling. US Weekly is reporting that the ballad belter has already landed a recording contract with Jimmy Iovine’s Interscope Records, but ABC News reports that Toscano herself has denied signing anything and that she’s currently focusing […]
Artist Action On TV
/by Sarah SkatesNews from Lee Brice, The Judds, Sara Evans, The Grascals, The Roys, Toby Keith, and Bill Anderson on Opry Memories.
Warner Reviewing Final Bids
/by Sarah SkatesThe second round of bidding ended last week in the auction of Warner Music Group, and the New York Times reports a purchaser could be revealed as early as this week. The selling price is expected to be about $3 billion. At least 10 bidders have been vying for all or part of the company. […]
Alison Krauss And Union Station Offer Target Exclusive
/by Sarah SkatesThe new album from Alison Krauss & Union Station will be released tomorrow (4/12) bringing fans the first new music from the band since 2004. Paper Airplane, coming via Rounder Records, offers 11 tracks. The band has also teamed with Target stores for an exclusive deluxe edition of the project which has an additional six […]