Disney Music Publishing Signs James Slater

Disney Music Publishing has signed songwriter James Slater to an exclusive worldwide agreement. […]

New Album Commemorates Battle of Franklin

Sierra Hull, Bobby Bare, Jason Ringenberg, Kim Richey and Ron Block are among the musicians […]

Industry Ink (6/24/14)

BMI seeks Public Relations Director • Diaz joins BMLG • Anderson Benson Adds Daughrity […]

Steve Shaw Named President of Westwood One

Steve Shaw has been promoted to President of Westwood One. His role as head of national spot […]

5 Questions with UMGN President Cindy Mabe

Cindy Mabe was recently promoted to the role of president at Universal Music Group Nashville, […]

Bobby Karl Works A Weekend In Austin

MusicRow’s beloved party goer shares where to dine and unwind in Austin, Texas […]

Tischker Named Sr. VP, A&R for Kemosabe Records

Beka Tischker has been named Sr. VP of A&R for Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records, and Sr. VP […]

Bobby Karl At The Texas Heritage Songwriters Assoc. Hall of Fame

This statement will come as a surprise to none of you: Texans like to do things BIG […]

Blue Chair Bay Rum Presents 'Hit Makers & Rum Chasers'

Kenny Chesney’s Blue Chair Bay Rum has signed on as the presenting sponsor for “Hit Makers & […]

Urban, Lopez, Connick To Return to 'Idol;' Nashville Audition Set

Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. will return as judges and Ryan Seacrest will […]

Jamey Johnson Welcomes Friends for Nashville Benefit Show

Jamey Johnson will welcome friends and fellow musicians Shooter Jennings, Jessi Colter, Jerrod […]

BMLG Reveals Artist Performance Lineup for Brickyard 400

The Band Perry, Justin Moore and Brantley Gilbert will headline concerts at the Brickfest Music […]

Through The Lens (6/23/14)

Lucy Hale debuts at Opry • Kree Harrison signs on with ACM • Chris Lane on FGL tour […]

'Rising Star' Debut Earns Second-Place Ratings

ABC’s new singing competition Rising Star debuted with a 1.5 adults 18-49 rating, averaging […]

UK Singles Chart Adds Streaming Data

The UK’s Official Singles Chart will incorporate song streams into its rankings beginning with […]

Industry Ink (6/23/14)

Eldredge signs with Sony/ATV • Sony RED inks deal with Outshyne • YEP mixer on June 30 […]

Luke Bryan Sets Attendance Record At Pittsburgh's Heinz Field

Luke Bryan headlined his first stadium show at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Saturday […]

LifeNotes: Opry Star Jimmy C. Newman Dies

Grand Ole Opry star Jimmy C. Newman died Saturday night (June 21) in Nashville after a brief […]

BMLG's Dot Records Signs Drake White

BMLG’s Dot Records has added soulful singer-songwriter Drake White to its artist roster […]

MusicRowPics: Blackhawk Brings The Harmonies

Blackhawk, one of Country music’s premier harmony groups of the ’90s, has returned with its latest […]

Zac Brown Band Adds Sturgill Simpson to Tour

Sturgill Simpson has been added to Zac Brown Band’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ as support on select […]

The Avett Brothers To Headline AmericanaFest

The Avett Brothers have signed on for a headlining spot Saturday, Sept. 20 at Nashville’s […]

Artist Updates (6/20/14)

Sarah Darling • Sony Nashville • Craig Morgan • Tracy Lawrence • Brandon Chase • Hank Williams, Sr. biopic […]

BMLG Promotes Three, Hires 14

Following the recent addition of two new imprints, Dot Records and NASH Icons, Big Machine Label Group […]

BMI Nashville To Host Sync THIS! In August

On Aug. 5-6, BMI will host Sync THIS!, an exclusive two-day event aimed at connecting six top […]

SoundExchange Pays Artists, Labels $162.4 Million

According to figures released yesterday (June 19) from SoundExchange’s first Digital Radio Report, […]

Weekly Chart Report (6/20/14)

In 11 Weeks, Brad Paisley raised “River Bank” up the mast of MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart […]

Teen Choice Awards Nominees for 2014 Revealed

Teen Choice Awards nominees include Taylor Swift, Lucy Hale, Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes, Jake Owen […]

Edison Study: AM/FM Comprises 52 Percent of All Listening Sources

Edison Research’s new “Share of Ear” study has found that Americans spend an average of four hours […]

Eddie DeGarmo To Retire From CCMPG

President of Capitol CMG Publishing (CCMGP) Eddie DeGarmo will retire effective July 31, 2014 […]

T-Mobile Offers Music Streaming Services Free of Data Charges

T-Mobile will offer its “Simple Choice” subscribers six major music streaming services, all free […]

MusicRowPics: 26th Annual MusicRow Awards

MusicRow celebrated the winners of its 26th Annual MusicRow Awards yesterday (June 18). Brandy Clark […]

Country Winners At The SOCAN Awards

The Canadian music industry gathered at the Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto on June 16, 2014 […]

Cassetty, McCreery Settle Dispute

Todd Cassetty, president and founder of Cassetty Entertainment, has won a dispute against […]

Industry Signings (6/19/14)

Slate Creek Records signs The Bros. Landreth • BMG Chrysalis signs Thomas Archer […]

CMA, Public Television Bring Country Music "Front and Center"

CMA will partner with Public Television’s concert series “Front and Center” to present two separate […]

The Producer’s Chair: Julian King

Long known as a Grammy Award-winning studio engineer, Julian King has quietly made a name […]

On The Cover – Thomas Rhett & Rhett Akins (June/July 2014)

One week last fall, father and son Rhett Akins and Thomas Rhett more or less had the market on Country hits […]

Bobby Karl Works The 26th Annual MusicRow Awards

It is high time for a big-time MusicRow shout-out to BMI. The performance rights organization […]

Michael Knox To Lead peermusic

Michael Knox will assume leadership of peermusic’s Nashville operations, when longtime office […]

Music Row Veteran Don Light Passes

Revered Music Row veteran Don Light has died, leaving behind a wide-ranging legacy comprised […]

WME's Nashville Office To Relocate to the Gulch

William Morris Endeavor (WME) is slated to relocate its Nashville office to an upcoming 15-story […]

2014 MusicRow Awards Winners Announced

MusicRow Magazine presented its 26th annual subscriber-voted MusicRow Awards on June 18 during a […]

APA Signs Keith Anderson

APA has signed Keith Anderson to its country music roster. Anderson’s Top 10 hits include […]

Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon To Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Lonestar, Trick Pony and Ricochet have signed on to celebrate the Wildhorse Saloon’s 20th anniversary. Since […]

YouTube Battles With Indies Over Royalties

The upcoming launch of YouTube’s subscription service has rights holders, particularly indies […]

Industry Pics (6/18/14)

Kacey Musgraves • The Oak Ridge Boys celebrate 41 million in sales • Music City Tennis Invitational […]

CCM+E, Bobby Bones Ink Long-Term Deal

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has announced an exclusive long-term agreement with Country […]

Artist Updates (6/18/14)

Ray Stevens to release memoir • Emily West on America’s Got Talent • Amy Grant remixes her hits • Maggie Rose earns local Emmy award […]

Chris Tomlin Top Winner at BMI Christian Awards

BMI feted some of the top songs on Christian radio over the past year at Tuesday evening’s […]