Exclusive Interview: Scott Borchetta and Chris Stacey on BMLG Launch of Dot Records

Dot Records, to be run by former Warner Music Nashville promotion exec Chris Stacey, will […]

Nashville Concert Roundup (3/21/14)

The Mavericks benefit concert • Listening Room launches Tin Pan party • Julianne Hough […]

MusicRowLife (3/21/14)

Vector Management’s Ross Schilling • Country singer Jessie James […]

I.R.S. Nashville Signs Striking Matches

Striking Matches is comprised of Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis. Zimmermann and Davis […]

Bobby Karl Works MusicRow's Rising Women On The Row Awards

“Rising Women on the Row” doubled its size and quintupled its entertainment value at its third […]

ACM Off-Camera Winners Announced

Honorees include Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Steve Buchanan, Bob Beckham, Ronnie Milsap […]

Smith To Release First Project For Sparrow Records in May

Smith has enlisted the musical talents of songwriters including Seth Moseley and Kyle Lee. […]

CMT Mobile Apps Available on Android

CMT has also presented its next installment of Listen Up, featuring Thomas Rhett. Rhett will […]

'Muscle Shoals' To Premiere On PBS in April

Among the participants in the film are Gregg Allman, Keith Richards, Bono, Clarence Carter, […]

Weekly Chart Report (3/21/14)

MusicRow’s reporters can’t stop spinning Eric Church’s “Give Me Back My Hometown,” which takes […]

Artist Updates (3/20/14)

Clay Walker • Brandy Clark on Ellen • David Cook, Kris Allen • Passion: Take It All […]

Industry Ink (3/20/14)

Grammy Block Party announced • Women’s Music Business Association • ASCAP “We Create Music” showcase […]

CMHoF To Celebrate Expansion With Free Outdoor Event

The expansion will more than double its size with new archival, exhibit, education, retail and […]

[Updated]: Member of Cash Family Found Dead In Putnam County

A woman identified as Courtney Cash, a relative of late Country singer Johnny Cash, has been […]

Haggard To Be Honored With ACM Crystal Milestone Award

Broken Bow Records To Release Working Man’s Poet: A Tribute To Merle Haggard […]

Sammy Kershaw Autobiography Slated For 2014

Additionally slated for release is The Legend of George Jones: His Life and Death […]

CMHoF To Feature Jimmy Bowen Interview April 12

The program will feature a discussion of Bowen’s career as a record producer and the head of […]

Songwriter News: Rep. Collins Discusses Legislation; Writers Night at The Row

Congressman Doug Collins joined songwriters Josh Kear, Jessi Alexander, and Wynn Varble […]

Radney Foster Sets May Release Date

Hit songwriter ventured to the Louisiana bayou to record new album […]

Artist Pics (3/20/14)

John & Jacob at SXSW • Brad Paisley international shows • Canaan Smith engagement • Blake Shelton, Josh Turner […]

Charlie Daniels' Scholarship For Heroes Event To Be Streamed Live

This show will include performances by Daniels along with Clint Black, Kellie Pickler, The Grascals, […]

MusicRowPics: Sarah Davidson

The Georgia native stopped by MusicRow to offer a preview of selections from her five-song EP, […]

Music Films at the Nashville Film Festival

Highlights include films about The Carter Family, Glen Campbell, Shovels & Rope, and Bela Fleck […]

Darius Rucker To Host ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic

The ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic—the eighth held since 2004—will include Frankie Ballard […]

Industry Ink (3/19/14)

Cassadee Pope • ASCAP’s Paul Williams • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash […]

CMA Music Fest's LP Field Performer Lineup Revealed

Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Brantley Gilbert, […]

DISClaimer: Curing Country Radio's Dearth of Female Artists

It is pathetic how few women are on the Country charts these days. Meanwhile, pop radio embraces […]

Weekly Register: Bryan, Evans

Overall album sales are down eight percent week over week, while Country album sales are up […]

YouTube, Viacom Settle Copyright Battle

After seven years, Viacom and YouTube have settled a long-standing copyrights […]

Pandora Raises Rates

Cites rising royalty costs despite a recent court victory that keeps royalty rates below market value […]

Ryman Auditorium Welcomes 'Opry Country Classics'

Spotlight Artists include Marty Stuart (March 27), Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis (April 3) […]

UMPG, Songwriters Hall of Fame Team For Song Competition

The Competition is open to all amateur and professional songwriters and to SHOF members and […]

IFPI Releases 2013 Digital Music Report

Digital revenues grew but global music trade revenues fell. Also spotlights WMN’s Hunter Hayes marketing […]

Hayes To Headline ACM Week Kick Off Party

The event, which is free and open to the public, precedes the 2nd Annual ACM Party for a Cause […]

Industry Pics (3/18/14)

BMI, Suzy Bogguss at SXSW • Tenth Avenue North celebrates sales milestone […]

[Updated]: Lifenotes: Gospel Exec. Norman Holland

The Memorial Celebration of the life of Norman Holland will take place on […]

John Rich Launches Lifestyle Brand Redneck Riviera

The lifestyle brand includes tank tops, shirts and headgear for men and women, as well as […]

CRS Accepting Agenda Committee Applicants for 2015

Applicants must be available to attend agenda meetings in Nashville from June 18-20, 2014, and […]

Charity News (3/18/14)

Darius & Friends benefit • The Birdhouse Thing • Jake Owen joins Music City Tennis Invitational […]

RIAA Report Shows Streaming Growth In 2013

The RIAA has released its 2013 Year End Shipment and Revenue Numbers report […]

Artist Updates (3/18/14)

Brad Paisley • Brandy Clark • Charlie Worsham • 2014 Harmony Honors • The Bible: Son of God Tour […]

Word Music Publishing Signs Brice Long

Long, best known for the songs “Nothing On But The Radio” (Gary Allan), “Anything Goes” […]

James Inks Contract With Big Deal Music, BMG Chrysalis US

James’ list of Country music hits includes Lee Brice’s “Love Like Crazy,” Toby Keith’s “My List” […]

Starstruck Writers Group Relaunches

Starstruck Writers Group is currently helmed by Jimmy Metts, who has previously worked with […]

CMA Rebrands International Party During CMA Music Festival

Presented under the “CMA World” Global brand, the CMA World GlobaLive concert will be held […]

Davis Joins Nine North/Turnpike Music/Edgehill Music

Ryan Barnstead, who has been with the company since its inception, will be joining The Talent […]

Vino Venue: City Winery Nashville Coming Soon

New venue will accent concerts with high-end food and an extensive wine list […]

ACM Awards To Be Broadcast Live In Australia For First Time

Fan voting will be open in Australia for the Entertainer of the Year award and the New Artist award […]

Brantley Gilbert To Release Third Studio Album in May

Gilbert had a hand in writing every track, including the solo compositions “That Was Us” and […]

Google Syncs Tour Dates on Official Artist Websites

Artists now have one more reason to make certain their official website’s calendar of tour […]