Music industry pundits at desks across the major music centers will be pounding out the story of Taylor Swift’s great debut week sales numbers—1.047 million! But maybe the real story is how Swift’s success flies in the face of conventional industry wisdom. “Album sales are falling, consumers only want to buy single tracks, piracy has destroyed sales, you can’t compete with free…” These are the current excuses for an industry in dire straits. So how does one explain Swift’s incredible result? What prompted over one million consumers to engage and relate to this young lady from Hendersonville, TN?
Unlike many of the top charting female artists of today, Ms. Swift eschews tabloid behavior and asks fans to focus on her music. With Speak Now she offers an emotion-packed journey bursting with insight into real life events. In some universal way her life contests connect with similar moments that have brushed the fabric of others as well.
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LB Cantrell2026-10-21 20:10:182026-10-21 20:20:36BREAKING: Country Music Hall Of Famer John Anderson Passes
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Madison Hahnen2026-10-19 14:46:272026-10-19 14:46:27Ella Langley Remains Atop MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
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No. 1 Parties in Nashville, More Photos
/by contributorBMI and ASCAP joined forces to throw a party at Rooster’s in Nashville, celebrating Josh Turner’s #1 hit, “All Over Me.” The song was co-written by the “Peach Pickers”—the songwriting power trio of Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip. The Pickers have also collaborated on Joe Nichols’ “Gimmie That Girl,” and Blake Shelton’s “All […]
Gloriana To Perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
/by contributorGloriana will perform their hit single “Wild At Heart” at the 84th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The foursome will ride aboard a float and sing their R.I.A.A. Gold single for more than 3.5 million attendees and a projected TV viewing audience of 50 million. “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is such an iconic holiday […]
Facebook to Offer Places Deals
/by adminFacebook announced today it will soon update its mobile apps for iPhone and Android users, reports Mashable.com. Among the good news is that Android users will now be integrated into the Places and Groups functionality. Apple users will also soon be able to add photos. Also part of today’s announcement, it was revealed that Deals […]
Moving Swift-ly To No. 1
/by adminMusic industry pundits at desks across the major music centers will be pounding out the story of Taylor Swift’s great debut week sales numbers—1.047 million! But maybe the real story is how Swift’s success flies in the face of conventional industry wisdom. “Album sales are falling, consumers only want to buy single tracks, piracy has destroyed sales, you can’t compete with free…” These are the current excuses for an industry in dire straits. So how does one explain Swift’s incredible result? What prompted over one million consumers to engage and relate to this young lady from Hendersonville, TN?
Unlike many of the top charting female artists of today, Ms. Swift eschews tabloid behavior and asks fans to focus on her music. With Speak Now she offers an emotion-packed journey bursting with insight into real life events. In some universal way her life contests connect with similar moments that have brushed the fabric of others as well.
Bill Anderson Salute, “My Country” Book Party, More Photos
/by Sarah Skates••••Over 30 stars turned out to honor Bill Anderson with a special episode of Country Music’s Family Reunion Show on RFD-TV. Anderson, who regularly hosts the show, found himself switching roles with Vince Gill for the salute featuring Roy Clark, Jamey Johnson, Jon Randall, Jessi Alexander, Rhonda Vincent, Con Hunley, Jeannie Seely, Jean Shepard, The […]
Radio Use Shrinks; Concert Industry Faltering
/by adminRadio’s Future II: The 2010 American Youth Study conducted by Edison Research and sponsored by Radio-info.com contains a multitude of slides showing changes in attitude toward radio and other media since the study was conducted a decade ago in 2000. Results are based upon 1,533 interviews nationwide, split almost evenly between age 12-24 demo and […]
Ticket Details For Garth Brooks In Nashville
/by Sarah SkatesFans who want to get in to see Garth Brooks’ first full-scale concert in 10 years will be manning their computers and phones on Saturday morning (11/6). The die-hard devotees will be hitting the box office tomorrow (11/4). As announced last week, Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood are set for a flood relief benefit at […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (11/03/10)
/by Robert K OermannThere is nothing particularly earth shattering to report this week. The column is very much a mixed bag, everything from rocking Elvis to bluegrass Rhonda. Steven Dale Jones is holding down the singer-songwriter slot. Katie Armiger is here with youth appeal. Rosehill, Lathan Moore and Bill Rice have returned and confirmed themselves as promising. Our […]
Events At The Hall: Williams Family Exhibit, Marshall Chapman
/by MichelleMarshall Chapman performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Oct. 30 to celebrate the official release of her new book, They Came To Nashville. The book features Chapman’s conversations with fifteen artist-songwriters, including Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson and Miranda Lambert, about their first forays to Music City. ••• The Country Music […]
Worley’s Cancer Center; Lawrence’s Turkey Fry; Tippin/Stroud Benefit CD
/by Sarah SkatesI WANNA PLAY!: An Album To Put Musical Instruments Into The Hands Of Every Child In America was co-produced by Aaron Tippin and James Stroud, and features Lorrie Morgan, George Jones, Ronnie Milsap, Ray Price, Neal Sedaka and more. And making a special vocal appearance are the students of W.O. Smith Music School. Tippin is also […]
Kelly Parkes
/by ProgrammerPlaylist“Nothing” Edge Records/Lofton Creek Kelly Parkes is releasing her new single “Nothing” to country radio. The feisty 23 year-old from rural Lancaster County, Penn., loves performing and cites Carrie Underwood as her favorite vocalist. Her recording session was produced by Darran Smith (Tim McGraw) and Lofton Creek Records chief Mike Borchetta. Parkes also recently sang […]
ACM Names New Board
/by Sarah SkatesThe Academy of Country Music is announcing its new board of directors. This year, there are 13 qualifying professional categories that are elected by the Academy’s membership. In addition to the elected positions, director-at-large positions have been appointed by Chairman Bill Mayne, President Sarah Trahern and Vice President Butch Waugh. Directors are elected from each […]
Steve Richard
/by ProgrammerPlaylist“Eighty Acre Church” Force MP “Steve Richard paints a warm picture of rural America with ‘Eighty Acre Church’ and our listeners can truly relate. It’s a great song, and I know I’ll never look at an old man on a tractor the same way again!” Lee Richey, PD/MD, WCJW/Warsaw, NY “Steve Richard is one of the most talented, insightful singer/songwriters […]