LifeNotes: Jesse Winchester

The Louisiana native’s songs, including “Mississippi You’re On My Mind,” “A Showman’s Life” and […]

Industry Ink (4/11/14)

Edgehill Music Nashville adds Jennings • The Blackbird Academy • Musicians On Call networking breakfast […]

MusicRowPics: Levi Riggs

The Indiana native began his MusicRow office performance with “Down Home Boy,” written by […]

Ole's 'Write Where You Are Tour' Hits The Road

For the fourth straight year, the ole Bus, “a writer’s room on wheels,” will take to the open […]

Borchetta, Moore Honored By Armed Forces Foundation

Borchetta and Moore were honored during the 10th annual Congressional Gala in Washington, D.C., on […]

Luke Bryan To Perform at Billboard Music Awards

Additional performers include Imagine Dragons, OneRepublic, John Legend, Jason Derulo […]

Writer's Den Music Group Inks Deal With Tom Worth

His songs have been recorded by Country artists The Josh Abbott Band (“Hot Water,” “All Of a Sudden”) […]

Round Hill Music Signs Trey Bruce

Bruce’s “Things Are Tough All Over” became a hit for Shelby Lynn, followed by cuts for Randy Travis […]

Weekly Chart Report (4/11/14)

After 14 weeks on the charts, Brantley Gilbert’ “Bottoms Up” ascended from No. 3 to the top spot […]

Taylor Swift Lands New Publicist

Veteran publicist exiting major label […]

MusicRowPics: Carlene Carter

When selecting songs for her latest album, Carter Girl, Carlene Carter certainly had no shortage […]

Photos: SESAC Songwriters, Cassadee Pope, Lucy Hale

SESAC supports Shalom Foundation • Lucy Hale visits ACM • Cassadee Pope at the NCAA Women’s Final Four […]

Book Signings By Josh Turner and Jim Rooney

Authors promote their new books with upcoming Nashville events […]

Auditions For ABC's New Singing Competition

Auditions for “Rising Star” will be held tomorrow, April 11, in Nashville […]

Artist Updates (4/10/14)

Natalie Stovall and The Drive • Granger Smith • Tenth Avenue North […]

Streaming Services Put iTunes In A Slump

With a downturn in download sales, Apple is also losing its sway over labels […]

MTSU Honors Michael Knox, Margaret Comeaux

CMT’s Margaret Comeaux and record producer Michael Knox were among 75 fellow mass communications […]

Industry Ink (4/10/14)

LandStar Entertainment • Renee Grant-Williams • Film Musicians Secondary Market Fund • Mickey Jack Cones […]

Lee Ann Womack Inks Deal With Sugar Hill/Welk Music Group

A project produced by Frank Liddell is slated for September […]

[Updated]: LifeNotes: Gary Haber

Funeral services will be Friday, April 11, 2014 at 2 PM at Mt. Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries […]

Artist Updates (4/9/14)

Ben Folds • Glen Campbell • Dee Jay Silver and Jason Aldean • Martina McBride […]

SESAC Promotes Jungmichel to Sr. VP Role

Jungmichel will also oversee the performance of all department functions including Content […]

Nashville Dancin' Returns

Headlining acts have been announced through June as Houndmouth, Xavier Rudd and Will Hoge […]

'Billboard' Music Awards Finalists Revealed

Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton and more are up for top awards at the […]

Weekly Register: Dan + Shay's Big Debut

Show Dog-Universal artist Josh Thompson also makes a solid debut […]

DISClaimer: Americana Serves Up Irresistible Tunes

There’s a lot to like in today’s survey of current Americana records. Both of the bands here, […]

WMN Promotes Hendricks To Exec. VP, A&R

Hendricks will oversee the development of new talent and existing signings by helping to identify […]

Eric Church Welcomes Dwight Yoakam For Tour

Alternating opening acts include Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark and Halestorm […]

Address Book Updates (4/8/14)

Cumulus’ NASH offices • Rolling Stone Country […]

Industry Ink (4/8/14)

The Ryan Huie Fund • Destiny Nashville hiring GM • CMHoF presents Pete Anderson […]

Azoff MSG Acquires 50 Percent Stake in Burns Entertainment

For over 44 years, Burns Entertainment has represented many consumer brands, working […]

Walmart Reportedly Planning To Reduce CD Shelf Space

The retail giant will supposedly offset sales losses by displaying CDs more prominently in […]

Country Stars Earn RIAA Certifications

Cassadee Pope, Cole Swindell, Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, Florida Georgia Line and Brantley Gilbert honored […]

Hirings, Promotion At Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

Amy Holm joins as Director of Public Relations, while Jay McDowell has been promoted to […]

NMPA Adds Renzer To Board

Prior to joining Spirit, Renzer served as chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group […]

Artist Updates (4/8/14)

Ronnie Dunn • Lee Thomas Miller and Billy Montana • NEEDTOBREATHE […]

Music City Roots Moving To Factory at Franklin

After five years at Loveless Cafe Barn, Music City Roots has plans to move to the historic […]

Gervino Appointed Editor-In-Chief for 'Billboard'

Gervino was previously executive editor at Hearst Magazines International, where he oversaw […]

John Hiatt, Patty Griffin To Headline Cross-County Lines Festival

Brandy Clark, Ashley Monroe, and Parker Milsap are also slated to perform […]

Songwriter Signings (4/7/14)

Gold Music, Inc. signs Frances • CTM Writers INK signs Roberts […]

In Photos: ACM Party For A Cause

Keith Urban and Rascal Flatts headlined the two-night event, held at the LINQ in Las Vegas […]

Artist Updates (4/7/14)

Hunter Hayes • Chelsea Bain • Mark Collie […]

ACMs Earn Highest Evening Ratings

CBS ranked No. 1 throughout the evening in viewers and adults 18-49, trailed by ABC, FOX […]

ACM Awards Win Vegas Jackpot

It was high-five worthy show. Co-hosts Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton lead Country star extravaganza […]

Lambert Reveals Tracklist For 'Platinum'

Lambert had a hand in writing eight of the album’s generous 16 tracks. Other songwriters […]

[Updated] In Photos: 49th Annual ACM Awards After-Parties

Big Machine Label Group • SESAC • UMG Nashville • Sony Music Nashville […]

50th Anniversary of ACM Awards To Be Held at AT&T Stadium

Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will return to co-host the awards, slated for April 19, 2015 in […]

2014 ACM Winners

George Strait named Entertainer of the Year, and ACMs announce Texas-sized plans for next year’s 50th anniversary […]

Rocket Tone Records Debuts Country Project

The label has added Johnny Bennett as COO, and Audra Briner as VP, Promotion. The label’s first […]

Merle Haggard Cancels Show Due To Pneumonia

On Sunday April 6, Haggard will be honored at the 49th annual ACM awards by Miranda Lambert and George Strait […]