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John Ettinger Launches Firm
/by Sarah SkatesVeteran music industry executive John Ettinger has formed Ettinger Talent Associates (ETA), an artist management and consulting firm. His first clients are Grammy nominated band Emerson Drive and singer Alissa Griffith. Ettinger will also serve as a consultant for various other projects. “This is an exciting time in our industry, an evolution of what controls […]
Martha’s Vineyard Gets Songwriters
/by adminThe 2nd Annual Martha’s Vineyard Songwriter’s Festival takes place Sept. 24-25 on the famous island off the Massachusetts coastline. Concerts will take place at Mansion house in Vineyard Haven and at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs. The festival features a variety of BMI pop and country writers in exclusive lineups and intimate settings. Advance tickets […]
ACM Adds SVP Teresa George
/by Sarah SkatesThe Academy of Country Music has hired Nashville-based veteran music executive Teresa George as Senior Vice President, Brand Integration & Strategic Partnerships. This forms the ACM’s first internal branding and corporate promotional outreach department. George will report directly to ACM Executive Director Bob Romeo. “Teresa has been an important part of the ACM team for […]
Singer Bill Phillips Passes
/by Sarah SkatesCountry singer Bill Phillips, best known for his hit “Put It Off Until Tomorrow,” and for playing a pivotal role in Dolly Parton’s early career died yesterday, Aug. 23. He was 74. Parton co-wrote and sang on “Tomorrow,” which helped her garner enough attention to land a record deal. When Phillips came to Nashville he […]
Nashvillians Help Revive Fame Studios
/by Sarah SkatesMuscle Shoals, Alabama’s renowned Fame Studios, its publishing company, and record label are experiencing a revival. Hit Nashville songwriter Brad Crisler has signed with House of Fame Publishing, where Music Row veteran Steve Williams has been hired on as Creative Director. For Crisler, it is a return the publishing company where he had early success. […]
ole Piques Interest With Liz Rose’s Notebook
/by Sarah SkatesWith budgets and playlists getting smaller by the day, the Nashville music publishing scene has grown increasingly competitive, forcing songwriters and publishers to become more innovative and resourceful in their efforts to get songs recorded. Ole, one of Nashville’s most successful independent publishers, is leading the charge for creative catalog promotion by handing out copies of songwriter Liz Rose’s notebook.
Country Co-hosts on “Today”
/by Sarah SkatesCountry stars are filling-in as co-hosts on NBC’s Today show this week. Yesterday (8/23) Blake Shelton joined Hoda Kotb while regular co-host Kathie Lee Gifford is out on vacation. Amid jokes about the need for a five-second delay and his notorious Tweets, Shelton serenaded Kotb, showed off his cooking skills, and talked about his fashion […]
Trailer Choir
/by ProgrammerPlaylist“It’s nearly Fall. It’s Tailgate time and with this song Trailer Choir delivers a fun, upbeat hit for Country Radio. It’s perfect for the season!” Tim Roberts, WYCD/WOMC Operations/Program Director. Trailer Choir has long been known for its energetic live shows, so it’s only appropriate the group’s latest single was ‘born’ at a concert. “Shakin’ […]
Luke Bryan Scores Back-to-Back Gold
/by Sarah SkatesCapitol Records Nashville recording artist Luke Bryan has just scored his second consecutive RIAA certified Gold digital single for “Rain Is A Good Thing.” In the last nine months, Bryan has been at the top of his career game. He celebrated his first No. 1 with “Do I,” which was Gold® certified. Then he had […]
Dolly Heads Back To The Big Screen
/by Sarah SkatesDolly Parton is set for a return to the silver screen. She’ll star alongside Queen Latifah in Joyful Noise, a musically driven feature about an unlikely partnership between two strong-minded women who are forced to work together to save a small town choir from budget cuts. Joyful Noise is expected to include musical contributions from […]
Marty Stuart’s “Ghost Train” Rides Today
/by Sarah SkatesMarty Stuart has a new album out today (8/24) on Sugar Hill Records. Ghost Train: The Studio B Sessions is already garnering praise from outlets like No Depression. He’ll tour in support of the release, kicking off the run tomorrow night (8/25) at Nashville’s Belcourt Theatre. Tonight at 6:30 PM Stuart will make an appearance […]
Walden’s Puddle Palooza Gets Wet
/by adminThe 2010 Walden’s Puddle “Puddle-Palooza” benefit concert and festival was held Aug. 21 at Nashville’s Yogi Bear™ Jellystone Park and hosted by the Music Valley Merchants Association. Strong afternoon rains curtailed a portion of the concert. The event raises funds for Walden’s Puddle Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. In addition to the concert, other family-friendly activities […]
Promo Update: Big Machine; Quarterback
/by Sarah SkatesBig Machine Label Group has named Mandy McCormack National Director, Radio Marketing, and added Kris Lamb to fill her former West Coast Regional post. In the newly-created role, McCormack will work with Sr. Director, New Media & National Promotion Strategy John Zarling in managing national promotion campaigns for artists on the Big Machine and Valory […]