Born and raised in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sam Austin knows what it means to be “country”. Picking up the guitar as a young boy, Sam’s hobby soon became a passion. In his late teens he began performing solo acoustic shows. As he continued with his acoustic shows his popularity continued to […]
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Ask Country artist Dexter Roberts to sum up his life in six words or less, and the answer you’ll get is “thank God I’m a country boy.” Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala. and raised in nearby Fayette, Ala., Dexter grew up working on the family farm and living out the tales of country music’s classic hits. […]
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Industry Pics (3/11/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonGerry House at the Opry • Mangia for St. Jude • Ringside: A Fight for Kids • Leon Rhodes […]
Sam Austin – It Looks Like Rain
/by contributorBorn and raised in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sam Austin knows what it means to be “country”. Picking up the guitar as a young boy, Sam’s hobby soon became a passion. In his late teens he began performing solo acoustic shows. As he continued with his acoustic shows his popularity continued to […]
Performers Announced For ACM Party For A Cause Festival
/by Jessica NicholsonThe 2nd Annual ACM Party for a Cause Festival will be headlined by Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban on […]
Artist Updates (3/10/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonBlake Shelton • Mel Tillis • Vince Gill • Ben Folds • Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, and Chase Rice […]
Warner/Chappell Music Signs Aimee Mayo
/by Jessica NicholsonMayo has penned songs for Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Faith Hill, Sara Evans, and Carrie Underwood […]
AristoMedia Group Adds Two
/by Jessica NicholsonThe AristoMedia Group has announced the hiring of Sharilyn Pettus and Corey Rice […]
Swift, Chesney Top 'Money Makers' List
/by Jessica NicholsonSee which country stars are rolling in the dough […]
Jo Dee Messina To Perform at Rising Women on the Row
/by Eric T. ParkerTickets for the March 21 breakfast event will be available through this week, closing Friday […]
Industry Ink (3/10/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonCarrie Underwood • Tayla Lynn Signs with Nashville label • MSD Capital invests in Kobalt • […]
NMG Nashville Names Director of Publishing
/by Jessica NicholsonNettwerk’s relationship with Burton began in 2011, with the initiation of a partnership between […]
Mayne Extends Term As CRS/CRB's Executive Director
/by Jessica NicholsonMayne has overseen the organization’s operations since 2011. Prior to that, he served on the […]
[Updated] Lifenotes: Bobette Dudley Passes
/by Sarah SkatesDuring her 25 years with the CMA, Dudley became a much loved member of the music community […]
Miranda Lambert To Release 'Platinum' in June
/by Jessica NicholsonThe album features “Something Bad,” a duet with Carrie Underwood […]
Radio Survey Reveals Country Factoids
/by Michael_SmithJacobs Media’s Tech Survey Ten has revealed that Christian and Country listeners are most likely […]
Dexter Roberts – Dream About Me
/by contributorAsk Country artist Dexter Roberts to sum up his life in six words or less, and the answer you’ll get is “thank God I’m a country boy.” Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala. and raised in nearby Fayette, Ala., Dexter grew up working on the family farm and living out the tales of country music’s classic hits. […]
Bobby Karl Works The Room: McGraw Gives Nashville His Gratitude
/by Bobby KarlThe 100+ invited guests included the songwriters, publishers, record-label personnel, engineers, […]
Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Hosts "Listen Up"
/by Jessica NicholsonLeading members of The Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Producers & Engineers Wing committee, […]
Industry Pics (3/7/14)
/by Michael_SmithASCAP’s Bluebird Cafe songwriters showcase • Natalie Stovall Visits Kix Brooks […]
Dan+Shay To Release Debut Project in April
/by Jessica NicholsonDan + Shay’s debut album, Where It All Began, will release April 1 on Warner Bros. Records. The […]
Big Machine Records Named Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville Title Sponsor
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Hunter Sand and Gravel Pro Late Model division will now compete in The Big Machine […]
Taylor Swift and Longtime Publicist Paula Erickson Part Ways
/by Jessica NicholsonDuring Erickson’s time as publicist, Swift made numerous high-profile media appearances, including […]
Napa and Nashville Say 'Cheers' For Charity
/by Eric T. ParkerThe success of Notes is due in large part to Debi Cali, who found support in ASCAP and […]
St. Jude Adds Moon In Radio Development Department
/by Jessica NicholsonTravis Moon has joined St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the newly created position […]
CMHoF Offers Pete Anderson Program, Merle Haggard Film
/by Sarah SkatesPrograms this month support the exhibition “The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country” […]
Edgehill Village Sold for $9.2 Million
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Music Row area’s Edgehill Village, home to some of the industry’s most frequented shops […]
Lady A To Receive Recording Artists' Coalition Award
/by Sarah SkatesTo be honored at The Recording Academy’s 2014 Grammys on the Hill Awards […]
Weekly Chart Report (3/7/14)
/by Michael_SmithMusicRow’s reporters have quenched their thirst with Jerrod Niemann’s “Drink To That All Night […]
Industry Ink (3/7/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonEJ Bernas Exits Curb • Flo{Thinkery} Adds Exec. VP • CSOS • BMI seeks Publicity Director […]
Toby Keith To Launch New Tour in May
/by Jessica NicholsonToby Keith will launch his Shut Up and Hold On Tour, Presented by Ford F-Series on May 25 […]
Nashville To L.A.: CMHoF's All For The Hall
/by Jessica NicholsonLos Angeles’ Club Nokia welcomed a star-studded, eclectic lineup of artists for the All For The […]
[Updated] Rounder Opens Nashville Headquarters
/by Sarah SkatesTracy Gershon joins the team led by President John Virant while continuing her role at Red Light Management […]
Jesse Willoughby Joins Kobalt
/by Sarah SkatesNew gig for Nashville native living in Los Angeles […]
AT&T U-Verse Launches Country Deep Tour
/by Jessica NicholsonArtists include David Nail, Jana Kramer, Canaan Smith, Sam Hunt and Austin Webb […]
John Oates Prepares For Album Release, Rock Hall Induction
/by Sarah SkatesJoining him on the project are Vince Gill, Jerry Douglas, Jim Lauderdale and more […]
[Updated] Lifenotes: Lorna Flowers
/by Jessica Nicholson[Update]: The funeral service for Lorna Flowers will be held Friday, March 7, 10 a.m., at […]
First Round of ACM Awards Performers Announced
/by Jessica NicholsonACM Award nominees Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait […]
Spotify Acquires The Echo Nest
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Echo Nest will continue to operate out of its headquarters in Somerville, Mass., and will […]
Industry Ink (3/6/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonNorthwind Records • SOURCE • Darius Rucker gets Gold • New Gulch restaurant […]
'TIME' Praises Music City As 'Red-Hot Town'
/by Jessica NicholsonCity’s success built on “the four buckets” of employment stability in health care, entertainment, […]
State Incentives Hinge on Renewal of 'Nashville'
/by Sarah SkatesThe state budget could be approved before ABC makes a decision about renewal […]
Buddy Miller To Play Two Nashville Shows
/by Jessica NicholsonThe shows, titled Buddy Miller and Friends, promise to feature several of Miller’s musician […]
CMT Adds Five To 'Next Women of Country' Initiative
/by Jessica NicholsonFive new honorees include Angaleena Presley, Lindsay Ell, Lucy Hale, Natalie Stovall […]
Writer’s Den Signs Salley
/by Michael_SmithThe Writer’s Den Music Group has signed singer-songwriter Jerry Salley to a worldwide publishing […]
[Updated] Keith Urban Announces 'Raise 'Em Up Tour'
/by Jessica NicholsonBrett Eldredge and Jerrod Niemann will accompany Urban on the tour […]
SESAC Honors Artists During Christian Music Awards
/by Jessica NicholsonSESAC award winners during the evening included Jason Ingram, Cary Barlowe, Jamie Grace, Juan Otero, […]
AXS To Broadcast Americana Awards March 9
/by Michael_SmithAXS TV will broadcast the Americana Honors & Awards, dedicated to celebrating American Roots […]
BBR Music Group Names Kilgore As VP, Publicity
/by Jessica NicholsonLabel group adds Brittany Perlin and Jessica Pangrazio to publicity department […]
ACM's March “My Cause” Web Feature Spotlights Corey Smith
/by Jessica NicholsonACM Lifting Lives® announced its March “My Cause” web feature will spotlight the Seva Foundation […]
Artist Updates (3/5/14)
/by Jessica NicholsonEric Church on ACL • Corey Smith joins Darius Rucker tour • Keith Urban launches shirt line […]
Weekly Register: Bentley Rises To No. 1
/by Michael_SmithCountry album sales are down six percent week over week, while overall album sales are up five percent […]