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Natalie Kilgore Leaving BMLG To Launch Division of GPJ
/by Sarah SkatesNatalie Kilgore is leaving her post as Head of Publicity for the Big Machine Label Group to create and lead a new Public Relations Division for George P. Johnson’s Entertainment Marketing Group. GPJ is a premier experience and event marketing agency working with brands including Coca Cola, RAM, Swarovski, Nissan, Blackberry and the Olympics. In […]
Artists On Stage and Screen
/by FreemanGamma Blast Director/Editor Jeff Johnson directs Billy Currington’s “Let Me Down Easy” video • Trisha Yearwood, Eve, and Lee Ann Womack perform at Good Housekeeping’s “Shine On” event • Sara Evans appears on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno • Trace Adkins will serve as a guest judge on this week’s episode of CMT’s Next Superstar
Music Council Partners With Entrepreneur Center
/by adminThe Nashville Music Council and Nashville Entrepreneur Center have launched a partnership to provide direct support to local start-ups in music, digital media and entertainment. The partnership includes a formalized agreement to work together to nurture and support business ideas with the potential to impact the digital media and music entertainment sector. “Cities seeking to […]
Ashton Shepherd Sets Sophomore Release
/by Sarah SkatesIt’s been three years since Ashton Shepherd released her debut album to promising critical acclaim. Now, she is heading into her sophomore album for MCA Nashville with rising single “Look It Up” leading the way (No. 19 on MusicRow’s Country Breakout Chart). It is the first song she recorded for the new project and has […]
Aldean To Perform On "Idol"
/by FreemanJason Aldean will team up with Kelly Clarkson to perform their No. 1 hit “Don’t You Wanna Stay” on Fox’s American Idol tomorrow (4/14) 7 pm CT. Later in the evening, Aldean will perform his new single “Dirt Road Anthem” on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on CBS. “Don’t You Wanna Stay” has […]
Artist News Wednesday
/by MichelleJohn Michael Montgomery • Kris Kristofferson • Chely Wright • Eric Lee Beddingfield • Chris Young • Jacob Lyda
Awards Sales Bumps Fading Fast
/by adminOnce upon a time, Nashville sales execs enjoyed a great amusement ride called the “Post Awards Bump.” Marketers would line up to ride this thrilling machine a few times each year
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 […]