[Updated] Industry Ink (6-28-13)

Michelle Goble exiting ACM • Demonbreun Street Apartments • The Roys • Catch This Music • The Bobby Bones Show

HitShop Records Signs Natalie Stovall and The Drive

HitShop Records has signed an exclusive recording agreement with dynamic new talent, Natalie Stovall and The Drive […]

Charlie Cook On Air: Halfway MVPs

It is the 186th day of 2013. Not the exact middle of the year but, close enough so that means it is time to look at the “Halfway MVP’s” […]

The Pandora Battle Continues

Pandora CEO Tim Westergren posted a blog on Pandora’s website yesterday, […]

Kelly Named Vice President, General Manager at CDX

Joe Kelly has been appointed Vice President/General Manager at CDX. Kelly […]

MusicRowPics: David Shelby

Highway South Records artist and Detroit native David Shelby visited the […]

Tamara Saviano Media Expands into Texas

Tamara Saviano Media has launched the subsidiary group American Roots Media and has […]

Big Machine Label Group Promotes Three

Republic Nashville will fill the Executive Assistant opening immediately. Resumes should be sent […]

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Board Elects Trustees

Music industry executive Randy Goodman, Sony Music Nashville Chairman and CEO Gary Overton, and […]

Nashville's Leadership Music Summit Coming in September

Planned panel topics include “Bringing Content to Fruition” and […]

Apple Sets iTunes Radio Royalty Rate For Independent Artists

Apple is offering independent musicians a non-negotiable royalty rate […]

Hunter Hayes To Launch Headlining Tour in October

Hunter Hayes will perform 24 dates in 21 cities for […]

Artist News (6-27-13)

Brenda Lee talks with Leadership Music • Will Hoge signs with Thirty Tigers • Kelly Clarkson and Trisha Yearwood • Aaron Tippin

The Media Collective Promotes Lai to Director of Publicity

Lai joined the team at The Media Collective last summer and has worked with clients including […]

Toby Keith Covers 'Forbes' Celebrity 100 Issue

Annual ranking of star power includes country stars […]

No. 1 Party: Hunter Hayes "Somebody's Heartbreak"

BMI toasted the team behind Hunter Hayes’ No.1 smash “Somebody’s Heartbreak” […]

On The Cover: Shane McAnally (June/July 13)

Shane McAnally came to Nashville from his hometown of Mineral Wells, Texas, […]

Industry Celebrates George Strait's 60th No. 1 Song

ASCAP and BMI celebrated King George’s 60th chart-topper “Give It All We Got Tonight” […]

MusicRowPics: 2013 MusicRow Awards

Photo slideshow from the 25th annual event […]

Bobby Karl Works The MusicRow Awards

For the first time in the event’s 25-year history, there was a tie for Song of the Year […]

Weekly Register: SoundScan Discounts Jay Z Promotion; 'The Voice' Reigns

Essentially, Samsung customers would download a free artist-branded app and after engaging […]

Americana Conference Will Offer Entertainment Law Symposium

The CLE program provides attorneys with the ability to obtain 12+ hours of CLE credit during the three-day […]

Dr. Ralph Stanley To Launch Farewell Tour in October

Dr. Ralph Stanley will launch his farewell tour, billed as Man of Constant Sorrow Tour: The Dr.’s Farewell, on […]

Arturo Buenahora, Jr. Launches Little Louder Music

Veteran music publisher and Nashville native Arturo Buenahora, Jr. has announced his new publishing […]

BMG To Represent Rolling Stones Catalogue

The legendary Rolling Stones have selected BMG to represent their music publishing […]

DISClaimer: Sizzling Music For A Hot Summer

Hot enough for you? Summer weather has arrived in Middle Tennessee a little later this year, […]

2013 MusicRow Award Winners

‘MusicRow’ presented its 25th annual subscriber-voted MusicRow Awards during a ceremony hosted by ASCAP […]

Signings and Hirings

Compass Records • Still Working Music • Catch This Music […]

Little Jimmy Dickens To Begin Short-Term Radiation Treatments

Grand Ole Opry icon Jimmy Dickens, 92, is set to begin three weeks of short-term radiation treatments for […]

Former MTV Networks CEO McGrath Joins Sony Music

Judy McGrath, former MTV Networks CEO, has joined Sony Music to create an entertainment production […]

Eagles Catalog Becomes Available On Subscription Music Services

The Eagles catalog will be available to subscription music services including Spotify, Rhapsody, Rdio and Deezer […]

Dan Hodges Music Signs Deal with Songwriter Jonathan Cain

Songwriter Jonathan Cain has inked a catalog representation agreement with […]

Festival News: Delta Country Jam, Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival

Delta Country Jam • Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival […]

48th Annual ACM Awards Engage Millions Of Fans

During the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards week in Las Vegas, ACM artists […]

[Updated] Artist News: Hot Chelle Rae Gets Bieber Fever

Carrie Underwood joins Oklahoma Concert • Matthew West Opry performance • Kanye West samples Brenda Lee • Kenny Chesney tour stop gets rowdy […]

Industry Ink (6-25-13)

Spalding Entertainment • Music City Tennis Invitational • BMI songwriter Danny Myrick • Black River’s Bill Lubitz

Manuel American Designs Announces Move to Lower Broadway

Manuel Cuevas, renowned fashion designer who has designed […]

Sheryl Crow, Gary Allan Announce Co-Headlining Tour

Sheryl Crow and Gary Allan will co-headline the Free and Easy Tour […]

Country Radio Broadcasters Announce New Board and Officer Members

Charlie Morgan, Sr. VP and Market Manager for Emmis Indianapolis, has been elected as President of […]

Bays Promoted to Executive Vice President at Capitol Christian Distribution

Greg Bays has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Capitol Christian Distribution. Bays has been with the company for 21 years […]

[Updated]: Nashville Symphony, Creditors Reach Debt Restructure Agreement

The Nashville Symphony and its creditors reached a deal Friday (June 21) to restructure the […]

Toby Keith Oklahoma Relief Concert Sold Out

Tickets for Toby Keith’s Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert quickly sold out after going on sale Friday […]

Samsung Users Get Jay-Z Album First, But 'Billboard' Won't Count Sales

Rapper sold one million units to promotional partner Samsung […]

Frances Preston's Granddaughter Opening Store

Frannie Preston Daughrity, granddaughter of BMI trailblazer […]

Artist Updates (6-24-13)

Farm Aid • LoCash Cowboys • Travis Tritt • Robin Meade • Craig Campbell […]

Video Director Chris Hicky To Shoot Debut Feature Film

Country video director Chris Hicky will direct a feature film, titled […]

Zach Paxson – Island

Equal parts talent, gumption, and charisma have contributed to the evolution of this extraordinary musician who lives a surprisingly ordinary life. A triple-threat amassing the talents necessary to write, sing, and perform, Zach Paxson is best identified by his relation to the everyday rather than a sometimes-idealized lifestyle centered on beer, short skirts, and tailgates. […]

Industry Ink (6-21-13)

Greg Bates • Country Radio Broadcasters • Jo Dee Messina Exceeds Kickstarter Album Goal • Webster PR signing • Job Opening: Evolution Entertainment

The Producer’s Chair: Ron Haffkine

Best known for his work with Dr. Hook, record producer, manager, A&R/songman Ron Haffkine […]

'MusicRow' No. 1 Song

The powerhouse singer’s “See You Again” not only stands at No. 1 on this week’s […]