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https://music-row-website-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/10163330/Lari-White-Don-Murry-Grubbs.jpg350365Jessica Nicholsonhttps://music-row-website-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/10150319/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.pngJessica Nicholson2017-02-02 14:31:232017-02-02 14:31:23Industry Signings: Absolute Publicity, C2 Media Relations, Spin Doctors Music Group
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Country Music Hall of Fame to Spotlight ‘Nashville Cat’ Jim Horn
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is highlighting the career of saxophone/woodwinds […]
Industry Ink: MV2 Entertainment, Cuts For Guts, St. Jude Hero
/by Jessica NicholsonMV2 Entertainment artist/songwriter Terry McBride celebrated the upcoming release of his […]
Nashville Industry Veterans Team For New Video Streaming Platform
/by Lorie HollabaughHitsMeUp, a new online platform and app that will give fans access to exclusive content from their favorite […]
Natalie Hemby Shines Spotlight On Small Towns, Family On ‘Puxico’
/by Jessica Nicholson“For 10 years I had tried to write to be my own artist. I would always hit a wall, or the […]
Warner/Chappell Nashville Signs Austin Taylor Smith
/by Jessica NicholsonWarner/Chappell Nashville has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with Nashville-based songwriter […]
T.J. Martell Gala Adds Kenny Chesney, Tommy Shaw and Clare Bowen
/by Eric T. ParkerThe T.J. Martell Foundation has added Kenny Chesney, Tommy Shaw of Styx and Nashville actress […]
Black River Entertainment Signs Abby Anderson As Artist And Writer
/by Jessica NicholsonBlack River Entertainment has added singer-songwriter Abby Anderson to its artist and publishing […]
Warner/Chappell Production Music Promotes Aaron Gant To Sr. VP, Production
/by Jessica NicholsonWarner/Chappell Production Music has promoted Aaron Gant to Senior Vice President, Production […]
Industry Ink: Old Dominion, Ron Wilcox, Aaron Crisler, New Boots
/by Lorie HollabaughOld Dominion played the official Patriots’ after-party on Sunday (Feb. 5) in Houston. The New England Patriots […]
NMPA’s S.O.N.G.S. Foundation Gives Endowments To Belmont, MTSU
/by Jessica NicholsonThe National Music Publishers’ Association S.O.N.G.S. (Supporting Our Next Generation of […]
Kelsea Ballerini, John Legend Join List of Performers for Upcoming Grammys
/by Lorie HollabaughKelsea Ballerini, Lukas Graham, Demi Lovato, Andra Day, Tori Kelly, Cynthia Erivo, and John Legend are […]
LifeNotes: Sandi Spika Borchetta’s Father Passes
/by Lorie HollabaughCondolences go out to Big Machine Label Group’s SVP Creative Sandi Spika Borchetta on the […]
Five Grammy Nods An “Encouragement” For Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms
/by Jessica NicholsonHeading into the 2017 Grammy Awards, CCM artist Natalie Grant and her husband, songwriter/producer […]
Garth Brooks, Dierks Bentley, Chris Stapleton To Honor Don Williams On New Tribute Album
/by Lorie HollabaughA Don Williams tribute project, Gentle Giants: The Songs of Don Williams, has been assembled and produced […]
Nashville-Based Artist Kirsten Arian Celebrates Song On ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’ Soundtrack
/by Jessica NicholsonNashville-based pop artist Kirsten Arian’s song “Invincible” will be featured on The LEGO Batman […]
Industry Ink: Rumblefish, Music Biz, CRS, Silverado Records, Rocketown
/by Jessica NicholsonRumblefish has again collaborated with The Recording Academy to license on-demand listening services for its […]
RIAA Gold And Platinum January Certifications Announced
/by Lorie HollabaughJason Aldean is among the artists receiving Gold and Platinum RIAA certifications for January 2017. Aldean […]
Ken Ehrlich To Continue With The Annual Grammy Awards Through 2020
/by Jessica NicholsonGrammy Awards executive producer Ken Ehrlich has extended his long-term commitment to The Recording Academy […]
Josh Turner Previews New Album ‘Deep South’
/by Sarah SkatesJosh Turner’s trademark deep vocals are in fine form on Deep South, his new album set for […]
Weekly Register: Brantley Gilbert’s ‘Devil’ Top Seller of The Week
/by Lorie HollabaughBrantley Gilbert claims the top spot on the Top Country Albums chart this week with his latest project […]
In Case You Missed It: Luke Bryan Represents Nashville With Classy Super Bowl Performance
/by Jessica NicholsonLuke Bryan represented Nashville well during Super Bowl 51 on Sunday evening (Feb. 5), with an understated, steady rendition […]
Big Machine Label Group, Bell Media Forge New Media Alliance
/by Lorie HollabaughBig Machine Label Group head Scott Borchetta is expanding his reach for the company globally with a […]
Exclusive: Chris Young Talks Grammy Nomination And Mentoring Music’s Next Generation
/by Jessica NicholsonChris Young’s career is in high gear right now, with an opening slot on Jason Aldean’s They Don’t Know Tour beginning […]
Big Machine Label Group’s Kelly Rich To Exit Later This Month
/by Jessica NicholsonBig Machine Label Group’s Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Interactive Kelly Rich will exit […]
Eric Church Offers Fans Access To Virtual Concert Experience
/by Eric T. ParkerFans can now experience Eric Church’s sold-out, full-length 2016 Stagecoach Country Music […]
Industry Ink: Lee Brice, Pennington Entertainment, Backstage Nashville Live, Triple 7 Public Relations
/by Jessica NicholsonLee Brice was surprised with his first double-Platinum award from the Recording Industry […]
Shust, Story, Zschech to Release New CCM Projects This Spring
/by Lorie HollabaughAaron Shust is releasing a new record for Centricity Music, Love Made A Way. The new 11-song project […]
Little Big Town Adds Ryman Auditorium Residency Dates
/by Jessica NicholsonDue to high demand, Little Big Town has expanded its highly-anticipated Ryman Residency, […]
Valory Music Co. Signs Delta Rae
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Valory Music Co. has signed North Carolina band Delta Rae to its roster. Liz Hopkins and […]
Borman Entertainment Elevates Two on Digital Team
/by Lorie HollabaughBorman Entertainment has promoted Lucia Kaminsky and Sarah D’Hilly on the company’s digital team. Kaminsky […]
The Band Perry To Release First Pop Album
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Band Perry is set to release the trio’s first pop album, My Bad Imagination, on Interscope Records […]
Weekly Chart Report (2/3/17)
/by Troy_StephensonJon Pardi and his boots have now secured back-to-back No. 1 songs on the MusicRow […]
CMT Public Voting Opens For NSAI Song Contest
/by Jessica NicholsonThe 17th Annual Song Contest presented by CMT has presented its 11 finalists, each vying for […]
Industry Signings: Absolute Publicity, C2 Media Relations, Spin Doctors Music Group
/by Jessica NicholsonThree-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Lari White has signed with Absolute […]
Craig Shelburne Joins Richlyn Marketing In VP Role
/by Jessica NicholsonRichlyn Marketing has hired Craig Shelburne in the newly-created role of Vice President. Shelburne has […]
BMG Inks Exclusive Publishing Deal With Netflix
/by Lorie HollabaughBMG has entered into an exclusive agreement with Netflix to manage and administer the network’s music […]
Dickinson Wright Adds Entertainment Attorney Noah McPike
/by Jessica NicholsonDickinson Wright PLLC has hired Nashville-based entertainment attorney Noah McPike to join the firm’s Music Row […]
Keith Urban Helps Musicians on Call Celebrate 10th Anniversary
/by Lorie HollabaughMusicians On Call celebrated its tenth anniversary in Nashville with a special visit from Keith Urban […]
CBS Radio And Entercom To Create Radio Platform
/by Eric T. ParkerEntercom Communications (Philadelphia) and CBS Corporation’s have announced a merger—pending approval […]
Sturgill Simpson, Little Big Town Join Lineup of Grammy Performers
/by Lorie HollabaughLittle Big Town, Sturgill Simpson, William Bell with Gary Clark Jr., and Chance The Rapper are the latest […]
Garth Brooks Added To Randy Travis Tribute Concert
/by Jessica NicholsonJoining the star-studded tribute to Randy Travis on Feb. 8, 2017, will be reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year […]
Cameo Carlson Launches mtheory Nashville
/by Jessica NicholsonCameo Carlson has exited her role as Head of Digital and Business Development at Borman Entertainment to partner with artist management […]
Major Bob Music Signs New SESAC Writer Harrison Kindy
/by Lorie HollabaughSongwriter Harrison Kindy, who just became a SESAC-affiliated writer, signed his first publishing deal […]
MusicRowPics: CJ Solar Pens A Barn Burner With “Just Another Day In The Country”
/by Jessica NicholsonFor singer-songwriter CJ Solar, accepting an internship at publishing and recording company Sea Gayle was […]
BMG Signs Travis Meadows
/by Jessica NicholsonBMG has signed singer-songwriter Travis Meadows. The Jackson, Mississippi native has penned […]
Mark Your Calendar — February 2017
/by Eric T. ParkerRadio Single Add Dates • Album Release Dates • Industry Events […]
Zac Brown Band, Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Cam, More to Play Opry at CRS
/by Lorie HollabaughThis year’s Grand Ole Opry at CRS lineup has been announced, and will feature performances by the Zac Brown Band […]
Leadership Music Now Accepting Class of 2018 Applications
/by Lorie HollabaughLeadership Music is now accepting applications for its Class of 2018. The organization has made some […]
ACM Announces Radio Awards Nominees
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Academy of Country Music has announced the full list of radio awards nominees for the 52nd Academy […]
Promotions, Hirings At Thirty Tigers
/by Jessica NicholsonThirty Tigers rings in the New Year by announcing a number of promotions and additions to […]