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SOURCE Awards Tonight
/by Sarah SkatesSOURCE, a leading organization of women in the music business, will hold its annual Awards dinner tonight at the Musician’s Hall of Fame and Museum. The SOURCE Foundation Awards, which honors the pioneering women who helped establish the foundation of the music industry, will celebrate 2009 honorees Joyce Jackson, Peggy Lamb, Pat McCoy, Sandy Neese, […]
Blake Shelton—Twitter’s Humorous Hunk
/by bossrossIt had to happen sooner or later. The emergence of an outspoken, no-holds-barred, 140 character dialog from a country music artist—Tweets unleashed. That is exactly what seems to be happening over at @Blakeshelton, a verified account. In fact, Shelton’s feed is turning into an amusing and unique entertainment channel that might appropriately be rated NSFW […]
Americana Festival Announces Showcase Artists
/by Sarah SkatesThe Americana Music Association has confirmed a diverse line-up of artists to perform at the upcoming 2009 Americana Music Festival, such as Cross Canadian Ragweed, Will Hoge, J.D. Souther, Marty Stuart, Those Darlins and W.P.A. Showcases will be held Sept. 16-19 at five downtown Nashville venues including: The Mercy Lounge, The Cannery Ballroom, 3rd & […]
Artist News: Due West, Lady A, Jake Owen, More
/by Sarah SkatesMatt Lopez of Due West was presented a Gold Record by Lady Antebellum. Matt Lopez of the new country trio Due West was recently presented with a Gold record by Lady Antebellum while on tour. Due West opened for Lady Antebellum in St. George, Utah and Lopez got a change to perform the song he […]
Road Photos: Toby & Trace, Chris Young, Darius
/by Sarah Skates“Billboard Country Update” Returns
/by bossrossWhat starts with three, drops to two after one disappears and then returns to three on August 10? Answer: Country Music’s weekly pdf chart digests from MusicRow, Aircheck and the about-to-arrive Billboard Country Update. Industry observers were saddened and perhaps shocked when R&R’s HotFax shuttered its doors a few months ago. Unlike MusicRow’s CountryBreakout chart, […]
Misc: Bob Willis Lifenotes, Propeller Goes Green, Beer At The Ballet
/by Sarah SkatesLifenotes: Songwriter Bob Willis, best known for penning the ’70s hit “Guilty Of Love (In The First Degree),” passed away July 10, 2009 at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was 75 years old. Willis recorded 15 albums throughout his career, and wrote over 1000 Country-Gospel songs, 15 of which were cut by […]
Gloriana Debuts New Album Online
/by Sarah SkatesBefore Gloriana releases its self-titled debut album Aug. 4 on Emblem Music Group/Warner Bros. Records, fans will get to hear it in its entirety exclusively on Rhapsody.com’s “The Leak”, and CMT.com starting today (7/29). The 13-track album includes hit single “Wild At Heart,” which is the best selling single by a new country act in […]
Larry Taping Christmas Special This Week
/by Sarah SkatesIt’s Christmas in July when Larry The Cable Guy’s Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau tapes this week in Nashville; the holiday special will premiere Friday, Nov. 20 at 8 PM/CT on CMT. Jack Records/Warner Bros. Records will release the DVD of the show on Tues., Nov. 24. Returning this year to CMT, Larry’s 90-minute special includes such […]
Nominees Announced For CCMA Awards
/by Sarah SkatesThe Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) has announced the nominees and host for the 2009 CCMA Awards, to be held Sept. 13 in Vancouver, BC. Johnny Reid leads the nominations with a total of six, including Single of the Year, Album, Songwriter, CMT Video, Male Artist and the CCMA Fans’ Choice Award. Reid will perform […]
Sugarland Concert DVD Coming To Theatres
/by Sarah SkatesSugarland will debut the upcoming DVD from their CD/DVD release Live On The Inside in 35 theatres across the country on Thursday, Aug. 6. The one-time screening will happen just after the combo package is released exclusively at Walmart on Aug. 4. Shot in high definition at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY, director Shaun Silva […]
Gretchen Wilson and Sony Parting Ways
/by Sarah SkatesStatement from Sony Music Nashville: Gretchen Wilson and her longtime record label group, Sony Music Nashville, have mutually decided to part ways. The Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter and Best Selling author, who exploded on to the country music scene and the national spotlight in 2004 with her smash hit “Redneck Woman,” released three No. 1 albums with Here For The […]
Skip Bishop Named VP Promotion
/by MichelleNASHVILLE, TN – Sony Music Nashville Executive Vice President Butch Waugh has named Skip Bishop to the newly created position of Vice President, Promotion, Sony Music Nashville. Most recently Vice President, National Promotion, for the label group’s Arista Nashville imprint, Bishop will retain those duties while adding promotion oversight of Sony Music Nashville’s three other country […]