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Shelton, Lambert Announce Engagement
/by Sarah SkatesPeople.com reports that one of Country music’s favorite couples got engaged over the weekend. Blake Shelton surprised his girlfriend of five years, Miranda Lambert, with a diamond and platinum engagement ring on Sunday, May 9. He popped the question near her home in Oklahoma, after receiving her father’s blessing, Lambert tells People. Get the full […]
Photos: CBS Nashville Reunites For One Night
/by Sarah SkatesRoy Wunsch and Mary Ann McCready hosted a CBS Nashville Reunion over the weekend at Cellar One on 2nd Ave. The event attracted artists, former label staff, and industry friends from the 1975-95 time period. Album cover art adorned the walls as decoration. Guests including Billy Sherrill, Janie Fricke, Joe Stampley, Bobby Bare, Ricky Skaggs, […]
Fans Set To Vote For CMT Final Nominees
/by adminWith three nods each, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood lead the just-released list of nominees for the CMT Music Awards, revealed on CMT.com and People.com. Following closely behind are Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Steel Magnolia, Sugarland, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band with […]
Photos: Little Big Town, Matt Giraud, Toby Keith
/by Sarah SkatesMatt Giraud, American Idol Top Five Finalist, Season 8, has signed with ASCAP. He is currently working on an EP with Grammy-winning producer Drew Ramsey to be released this summer. Victoria Shaw, Marcus Hummon and JT Harding are collaborators on the new project. The soulful pianist is also busy on tour. •••••••••••••••••••••••• Capitol Nashville’s Little […]
CMT Award Noms., A Word From Pres. Brian Philips
/by Sarah SkatesThe final nominees for the 2010 CMT Music Awards will be revealed tomorrow (5/11) morning exclusively on People.com starting at 8 AM/CT. Mercury recording artist Laura Bell Bundy and CMT’s Evan Farmer will do the honors. And more nominations will be announced later in the day on CMT.com. The top nominees in all categories, except […]
BMI Nashville Remains Closed; SoundCheck Inspects Damage
/by Sarah SkatesBMI’s Nashville office remains closed Monday, May 10 due to a lack of water pressure and air conditioning in the six-story Music Row building. BMI’s Nashville office usually houses over 400 employees and is currently relying on a reduced on-site staff. However, Nashville Writer/Publisher executives are still readily accessible by email and cell phone, and […]
Latest Flood Relief Benefits
/by Sarah SkatesVictoria Shaw, Marcus Hummon, Julie Gold and Don Henry performed a benefit for MusiCares Friday (5/7) at the Bluebird Cafe. MusiCares has established the Nashville Flood Relief Fund to assist music people affected by the Middle Tennessee Floods. Initial assistance will provide funds for food and clothing, gasoline and transportation, clean up efforts, relocation costs, […]
Alison Krauss Joins Borman Entertainment
/by adminGary Borman officially announced this morning that 26-time Grammy winner Alison Krauss has signed with Borman Entertainment for management. “Alison’s timeless talent defies stereotype or any ordinary definition,” says Borman. “It is truly a privilege to represent such a gifted artist.” Previous manager Denise Stiff (DS Management) and Krauss amicably parted ways last February after […]
Van Fletcher Joins Chasin
/by Sarah SkatesLongtime industry executive Van Fletcher is on board as President of a new company, Chasin Music Group. Founded by John Acunto and Gary Hohman, Chasin’s first initiative is the Chasin Hits mobile phone music application, being developed and distributed by seasoned mobile services company Handmark. The Chasin Hits application will be available to all mobile […]
McGraw, Hill Plan Huge Flood Relief Concert
/by Sarah SkatesTim McGraw and Faith Hill are spearheading a superstar flood relief concert set for Tuesday, June 22 at the Bridgestone Arena. They’ve already recruited Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Miley Cyrus, Amy Grant, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Martina McBride, LeAnn Rimes, Michael W. Smith, Taylor Swift, and Carrie Underwood for performances, as well […]
ZBB/Ram Trucks Launch ‘Letters for Lyrics’
/by contributorThe Ram Truck Brand, in partnership with Zac Brown Band, has kicked off Letters for Lyrics, a national letter-writing campaign targeted to U.S. soldiers. The goal for the Ram Truck Brand and Zac Brown Band is to send 1 million letters to U.S. troops deployed around the world. In exchange for writing a letter to […]
Average Joe Ent. Opens Urban Imprint
/by adminAverage Joes Entertainment has formed AVJ Records, an Atlanta-based urban imprint. The first two signings include Nappy Roots and Bizarre. Heading the new Atlanta office will be Average Joes Entertainment CEO Shannon Houchins as President and Jason “Boogie” Brown as Vice President. The company began in 2008 and launched Colt Ford who has sold over […]
“Vince Gill and Friends” Flood Telethon Raises 1.7 Million
/by contributorWSMV-TV Channel 4 is thanking the Nashville music industry for all of its support of WSMV’s telethon for flood relief, as well as the many viewers who called in pledges proving again the true spirit of Music City and all around the country. The telethon was streamed live via the internet and pledges came in […]