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Stroud Launches R&J Records, Hires McFadden
/by FreemanJames Stroud has announced the launch of R&J Records with partner Rick Carter of Gulport, MS. The same executive team from Stroudavarious Records will run the new imprint. According to a press release, the announcement follows a series of negotiations marking the end of Stroud’s relationship with Stroudavarious and all related entities including Country Crossing […]
Alabama Unites Fellow Stars For "Bama Rising"
/by Sarah SkatesAlabama today (5/17) announced plans for “BAMA RISING: A Benefit Concert for Alabama Tornado Recovery,” presented by Verizon. The June 14 concert at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena will feature performances by the superstar band as well as Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Dierks Bentley and more.
Curb Records Sues Tim McGraw
/by Sarah SkatesCurb Records has filed suit against Tim McGraw claiming breach-of-contract, reports Billboard.biz. According to documents obtained by Billboard, Curb alleges that the tracks on McGraw’s upcoming Emotional Traffic album were recorded outside of a contractually designated time period. Under the agreement the album should have been recorded “no earlier than 12 months and no later […]
Zarling Promoted To VP
/by FreemanBig Machine Records and Valory Music Co.’s Sr. Dir. New Media & Promotion Strategy John Zarling has been promoted to VP Promotion & Media Strategy for the Big Machine Label Group. “John Zarling is my visionary soul brother,” says BMLG President & CEO Scott Borchetta. “He has literally been with me from the very first […]
AIMP Sets Sights On Music City
/by adminThe Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is looking to establish a Nashville chapter to join its Los Angeles and New York memberships. The non-profit organization, formed in 1977 is dedicated to providing education and information to its members on current topics, trends and practices in the music publishing industry. To help introduce the organization […]
John Rich Eyes Win on "The Celebrity Apprentice"
/by Sarah SkatesJohn Rich has made it to the final two contestants on The Celebrity Apprentice, and with perfectly orchestrated timing, has two new music releases out today (5/17), and a slew of promotional TV appearances.
Benefit News: Bama Rising Details Coming Today
/by Sarah SkatesPlus Team Rio • Celeb Softball • Jars of Clay Benefit Concert
Josh Turner Surprises Scotty McCreery Onstage
/by FreemanAmerican Idol hopeful Scotty McCreery got the surprise of a lifetime when he performed in his hometown of Garner, NC on Saturday (5/14). As he was starting into Josh Turner’s “Your Man,” which has become one of his signature songs from the season, Turner himself appeared onstage and shocked the young singer. The two performed […]
Tube Time: Music Videos and TV Visits
/by Sarah SkatesJerrod Niemann • The Roys • Amber Hayes • Jacob Lyda • Little Big Town
Songwriter Series Sells Out New York's Joe's Pub
/by adminThe CMA Songwriters Series returned to New York City’s Joe’s Pub on May 11 for yet another sold out show. The popular series, in it’s seventh year, features many of Nashville’s best tunesmiths in an intimate, acoustic setting. Hanging out backstage prior to their performance were: Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson, Dean Dillon, Steve Wariner, Craig […]
Jaron and the Long Road To Love – Beautiful Lies (feat. Big Kenny)
/by ProgrammerPlaylistAlready spinning at KAJA, WIOV, KBEQ, KIXZ, KUBL, WTGE, WIWF, WPOR, WHWK, WJVC, KRRV, WXXK and WPUR! Thanks to the support and enthusiasm of radio, Jaron and the Long Road To Love is releasing new single “Beautiful Lies,” featuring guest vocals by Big Kenny. The song was originally released as part of Jaron’s “Wednesdays No […]
Lady A's "Just A Kiss" Enters Record Books
/by adminThe lead track from Lady Antebellum’s upcoming new album has just gone into the record books. “Just A Kiss” debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the highest debut by a country group in the chart’s 52-year history. The single also sold over 211,000 downloads in its first week earning it the […]
Chambers Wins ISC Grand Prize
/by adminAustralian native Kasey Chambers has been awarded the 2010 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Grand Prize for her song “Beautiful Mess” entered in the Folk/Singer-songwriter category. Chambers also won first place in the Americana Category for “Devil On Your Back” and Second Place in the Performance Category for “Little Bird.” Chambers wins $25,000 in cash and […]