First Performers Announced for 'CMT Music Awards'

Additional performers, along with presenters, will be announced in coming […]

Industry Ink (5-13-13)

Sunny Sweeney signs with Thirty Tigers • I’ll Fly Away Foundation Advisory Board • Amy Speace CD release • The Gulch gets new event space

'Nashville' Renewed For Second Season

As ABC announces its renewals and cancellations for next season, Nashville fans will be happy […]

The Producer’s Chair: Trey Bruce

Some of Bruce’s production credits include five Trace Adkins albums, Chris Ledoux and Randy Travis […]

MusicRow No. 1 Song

It has certainly been an important week for Tim McGraw’s most recent […]

'Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row' To Open in Arizona

The venue will serve a familiar American Gastropub Fare cuisine with a modern twist. All menu items will be made from scratch […]

NMPA Honors Toby Keith, U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch

The Songwriter Icon Award recognizes outstanding songwriters for personal achievement and embodiment of the vision […]

Tune In: The Time Jumpers, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw

The Time Jumpers • Tim McGraw • Luke Bryan

Weekly Chart Report (5/10/13)

According to Tim McGraw’s new single, which features Taylor Swift (and Keith Urban on guitar), the “Highway Don’t Care”—but radio […]

Artist Updates (5/10/13)

John Fogerty • The Henningsens • Randy Houser • Lady A • Pistol Annies

Industry Ink (5-10-13)

CMA Songwriters Series • SOLID annual Crawfish Boil • Nashville makes ‘Forbes’ ranking for 2013

Hometown Honor For Nashville Jazz Great

Beegie Adair returns to her hometown with honors this weekend. The veteran Nashville pianist, session musician […]

Charlie Cook On Air: She's Everything

Country music’s most irreverent songster recorded one of the most powerful mother-son songs. […]

Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman Returns June 20

Spring Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman concert series will mark its 20th annual run this year. Since 1994, the show has taken place each Thursday from June 20-July 25. This year’s lineup features performances from Vince Gill, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Gibson Brothers, Dailey and Vincent, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, and […]

Country Artists Among Pollstar's Top 20 Concert Tours

Taylor Swift, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church […]

GAC's 6th Annual Kick-Off Breakfast Set For June 5

Past Kick-off Breakfast performers include Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker,[…]

Industry Ink (5-9-13)

AIMP panel • Americana Music Association Honors & Awards date set • WMN’s Pickin’ On The Patio returns

Primetime 'Nashville': Why Don't You Love Me

The show sets up plenty of cliffhangers as it heads into the final two episodes of the season […]

RIAA Adds Digital Streams To Gold and Platinum Awards

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today announced the integration of streams […]

Chesney Brings Blue Chair Bay Rum to 'No Shoes Nation' Tour

Kenny Chesney announced that Blue Chair Bay Rum, his recently […]

Artist Updates: FGL "Cruise" Ft. Nelly Video Preview

Plus, Jeremy McComb gets married; Chris Janson on ‘The Better Show’; Tunica, Miss. gets inaugural Delta Country Jam Music Festival […]

Nashville Schools Make History

Pearl-Cohn High is the first school in America with a state-of-the-art recording studio and a student-run record label […]

Kobalt Debuts Royalty Tracking Portal

Includes usage data and royalties earned on YouTube user-generated content […]

Keith Urban Teases New Single Release

Urban’s new song is slated to go to radio on Monday, May 13 […]

Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam Lineup Announced

Marty Stuart’s annual Late Night Jam will take place Wednesday, June 5 at […]

Johnny Cash Boyhood Home On Track For 2014 Opening

The home is being renovated to look as it did when the Cash family moved there in 1935 […]

MusicRowPics: Jared Ashley Artist Visit

Yesterday (May 7), Jared Ashley stopped by […]

Opry Plans CMA Fest Plaza Party and Shows

The Grand Ole Opry will kick off its CMA Music Fest Week with an Opry Plaza Party and two star-packed shows […]

Industry Ink (5-8-13)

Ram Truck Brand • Women of Influence honored in New York • Jan Smith teams with Creaxion • Whisperin’ Bill Anderson

Weekly Register: Pirate Flags and A Bottle Of Rum

Kenny Chesney, pulled into Nielsen SoundScan harbor this week with almost 153,000 debut album […]

Jerrod Niemann to Headline 'Classic Country Revival'

Jerrod Niemann will headline the Third Annual YEP […]

Taylor Swift To Take RED Tour To Australia, New Zealand

Swift will perform for fans in Sydney, Melbourne, […]

DISClaimer: Don't Complain That Authentic Country Singers Can't Be Found

I direct your attention to Chris Young. He is country, and he is great […]

All Access Names New Nashville Editor

Taking over Jim Asker’s post is R.J. Curtis […]

[Updated] UMPG Acquires Criterion Catalog

A performance on “The Voice” propels a Criterion catalog hit to the top of the iTunes chart […]

Carrie Underwood To Perform 'Sunday Night Football' Opening Theme on NBC

Underwood makes her ‘Sunday Night Football’ debut on Sunday, Sept. 8 […]

Chesney to Appear on 'Katie'

Kenny Chesney will appear on Katie with Katie Couric on […]

ASCAP Honors Top Christian Songs

Phil Keaggy was presented with the Golden Note award […]

No. 1 Party Toasts Whirlwind Hit 'Tornado'

“We’d never heard a girl call herself a tornado,” said Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild […]

Industry Photos (5-7-13)

LoCash Cowboys • Key West Songwriter’s Festival • Kobalt Music showcase • Warner Music Nashville • Words & Music Night

McGraw's 'Highway Don't Care' Video Takes Dramatic Turn

With Tim McGraw’s latest single featuring guest appearances by some of music’s hottest stars,[…]

Nashville Gives Back

Music City Unites! Boston Benefit • Show Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Benefit Concert

Artist Updates (5-7-13)

Lady Antebellum • Rascal Flatts • Wade Bowen • Eric Church headlines Austin City Limits Music Festival

Industry Ink (5-7-13)

Red River Entertainment signing • PLA Media signing • Morgan Frazier • AristoMedia Group position opening

YouTube Eyes Paid Subscription Model

The Google-owned site is currently supported by advertising, but the subscription component […]

George Jones Final Nashville Concert To Take Place As Tribute Show

Jones’ representative says that not all previously announced artists have been contacted at this time […]

Warner Music Nashville Artists Release Music Videos

Blake Shelton • Sheryl Crow

Opry Launches New App

The show that made country music famous is […]

TobyMac, Newsboys Lead K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominations

Nominees for Artist of the Year include Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Third Day […]

Shania Twain Announces Additional Las Vegas Dates

She’s sold out her first 24 performances of “Shania: Still the One” at Caesars Palace, […]