Written by the Shawna and Keifer Thompson with Jason Sellers and Paul Jenkins, “If I Didn’t Have You” is from the same creative team that penned T2’s hit “I Got You” […]
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Lifenotes: father of Eli Young Band’s Jon Jones passes • Kellie Pickler iPhone case benefits ACS • Darius Rucker’s Opry Induction • Radney Foster helps victims of Hurricane Isaac
Jason Aldean’s new album “Night Train” rolled into stores today (10/16) at full steam, and the emerging superstar will support the release with a string of high profile appearances and announcements […]
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Zac Brown Band doesn’t slow down. It’s Nashville festival was a big success, and will be followed with the Charleston edition, and a Southern Ground Tailgate Show benefit […]
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CRS is now accepting applications for its inaugural Rusty Walker Scholarship program, created in honor of Country Radio Hall of Fame member Rusty Walker […]
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New performers added to 46th Annual CMA Awards • Nashville Scene’s “Best of Nashville” • SESAC signs Corb Lund • TuneSat offering free 30 day trial • Flavour celebrates nine years of style
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Founded in 1879, Hatch is one of the country’s oldest letterpress shops and has a history closely associated with early country music stars and Southern entertainment […]
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“I think it speaks volumes about how a lot of people in this country feel right now. Plus, it’s easy to hear how Charlie paved the way for the Jason Aldeans and Eric Churchs of today.” Shane Collins, Program Director WQNU-FM Louisville, KY “In a time where music has lost much of its meaning and heart, […]
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Hosted by SiriusXM’s Storme Warren, SiriusXM Town Hall with Jason Aldean will feature the artist answering questions from a select group of listeners […]
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Is radio losing the mantle as the number one source for music introduction to the country fan? In a word, no. In a full sentence, maybe just a little bit […]
In the latest MusicRow Chart, Luke Bryan hangs on to the No. 1 spot for a second consecutive week while Taylor Swift and Uncle Kracker battle for adds […]
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Kirt Webster, President of Webster & Associates Public Relations, and Karen Tallier, President of LOUDMOUTH pr, today announced a strategic alliance between their publicity firms. Webster & Associates and LOUDMOUTH pr will continue to work independently, and will also work on multiple client campaigns together. Initially they will co-represent Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Blaster Records, home to Hank Williams Jr., […]
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Broken Bow Records VP of National Promotion Lee Adams is an important part of the team that has launched the careers of Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch and more. To that impressive resume she can now add Author, following the recent publication of her first novel. Titled Strawberry Wine, the story revolves around Tanya Smith, a […]
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Billboard has revealed a new methodology for a handful of its charts, including Hot Country Songs, that will give a “major consumer-influenced facelift” to its measurement tools […]
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Kristian Bush, half of country music duo Sugarland, is adding an encore performance after selling out two solo Thanksgiving weekend shows at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, GA […]
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Continuing its recent theme of pairing classic country troubadours with the hippest of crossover folkies, CMT’s next new episode of Crossroads will feature Randy Travis opposite The Avett Brothers […]
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Thompson Square Reveals New Single, Plans StageIt Show
/by FreemanWritten by the Shawna and Keifer Thompson with Jason Sellers and Paul Jenkins, “If I Didn’t Have You” is from the same creative team that penned T2’s hit “I Got You” […]
Don Poythress Inks Publishing Deal
/by Sarah SkatesNew co-pub deal with Big Machine Music and Crosscut Music […]
UMPG Names Kent Klavens Sr. VP
/by Sarah SkatesFormer Famous Music executive will handle Business and Legal Affairs […]
Music Films: “Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day,” “Hollywood to Dollywood”
/by Freeman“Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day” gets encore showing in Nashville • Award-winning documentary “Hollywood to Dollywood” headed to DVD
The Happy Racers Embrace Growing Kindie Genre
/by Sarah SkatesA few years ago songwriter/musician/producer Nathan Meckel wasn’t very excited when his father, publisher Mark Meckel, tried to convince […]
Luke Bryan Partners With Cabela’s
/by Caitlin RantalaLuke Bryan and Cabela’s, the popular hunting, fishing and outdoor gear outfitter, recently announced a multi-year partnership […]
Artist News (10/16/12)
/by FreemanLifenotes: father of Eli Young Band’s Jon Jones passes • Kellie Pickler iPhone case benefits ACS • Darius Rucker’s Opry Induction • Radney Foster helps victims of Hurricane Isaac
Aldean Plans “Night Train” Itinerary
/by FreemanJason Aldean’s new album “Night Train” rolled into stores today (10/16) at full steam, and the emerging superstar will support the release with a string of high profile appearances and announcements […]
IEBA Executive Director Announces Resignation
/by FreemanIEBA executive director Tiffany Davis has announced she will be exiting her role with the organization at the end of 2012 […]
HFA Names New Pres./CEO
/by Sarah SkatesGary L. Churgin exiting the organization […]
Lady A Premieres Concert Film In Nashville
/by Sarah SkatesLady Antebellum debuted its Own The Night World Tour concert film Thursday (10/11) at Nashville’s Green Hills theater […]
ZBB Follows Successful Southern Ground Festival With More Events
/by Sarah SkatesZac Brown Band doesn’t slow down. It’s Nashville festival was a big success, and will be followed with the Charleston edition, and a Southern Ground Tailgate Show benefit […]
CRS Scholarship Program Created in Rusty Walker’s Honor
/by FreemanCRS is now accepting applications for its inaugural Rusty Walker Scholarship program, created in honor of Country Radio Hall of Fame member Rusty Walker […]
Hunter Hayes To Release Live EP
/by Eric T. ParkeriTunes exclusive release features live recordings of songs on Hayes’ self-titled debut album […]
Industry Ink (10/15/12)
/by FreemanNew performers added to 46th Annual CMA Awards • Nashville Scene’s “Best of Nashville” • SESAC signs Corb Lund • TuneSat offering free 30 day trial • Flavour celebrates nine years of style
Rascal Flatts Extends “Changed” Tour
/by Caitlin RantalaRascal Flatts will extend the Farmers Insurance Presents “Changed” Tour with a winter leg of 20 additional dates starting […]
New Site Aims to Discover the Hits
/by Eric T. ParkerMusic industry veteran Jane Crossman has created www.songstash.com, a new website featuring uncut songs for artists looking for material to record […]
Microsoft Launches Xbox Music Service
/by FreemanNew music service begins rollout to Microsoft devices on Oct. 16 […]
Taylor Swift Graces “Rolling Stone,” Teams With Retail
/by Sarah SkatesAlso teams with Walgreens and Target for exclusives […]
WSM Debuts Jamey Johnson’s New Album
/by Eric T. ParkerCountry radio station 650 AM WSM will debut “Living For a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran,” the new album from Jamey Johnson […]
Hatch Show Print Finds a New Home
/by FreemanFounded in 1879, Hatch is one of the country’s oldest letterpress shops and has a history closely associated with early country music stars and Southern entertainment […]
Charlie Daniels – “Take Back The USA”
/by ProgrammerPlaylist“I think it speaks volumes about how a lot of people in this country feel right now. Plus, it’s easy to hear how Charlie paved the way for the Jason Aldeans and Eric Churchs of today.” Shane Collins, Program Director WQNU-FM Louisville, KY “In a time where music has lost much of its meaning and heart, […]
Trace Adkins Joins 2013 ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Cast
/by Eric T. ParkerIt was revealed on the Today Show that Trace Adkins will be among the contestants for Donald Trump’s 2013 NBC show All-Star Celebrity Apprentice […]
Aldean Headed to “Town Hall” at SiriusXM
/by Caitlin RantalaHosted by SiriusXM’s Storme Warren, SiriusXM Town Hall with Jason Aldean will feature the artist answering questions from a select group of listeners […]
Avenue Bank Promotions and New Hires
/by MichellePromotions include Seth Butler, who has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Commercial Real Estate Team Leader, and Andres Tapia […]
Major Publishers Awarded $6.6 Million in Lyrics Lawsuit
/by Eric T. ParkerThe NMPA and plaintiffs Warner/Chappell Music, Peermusic and BMG (Bug Music Inc.) were granted $6.6 million for copyright infringement from […]
CMT On Tour Artists Celebrate in New York City
/by FreemanJake Owen launches headlining tour in New York City with guests Love and Theft and Florida Georgia Line […]
Memphis Launching Music Hall of Fame
/by FreemanThe great musical legacy of Memphis will be celebrated with the launch of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame at a special event on Oct. 16 […]
Snapshots (10/12/12)
/by MichelleBrentwood Benson new signing • Kelleigh Bannen at the Opry • ASCAP Showcases
Additional Incentives Sought by ‘Nashville’ Production Team
/by Eric T. ParkerABC Nashville producers are reportedly seeking increased state and local incentives to continue filming in Nashville […]
Luke Bryan Announces First Arena Headlining Tour
/by Eric T. ParkerTwenty dates have been announced for tour’s first leg, which runs through March and kicks off in Evansville, Ind. […]
MusicRowPics: Dean Alexander Artist Visit
/by Caitlin RantalaOn Wednesday (10/10), Warner Music Nashville artist Dean Alexander stopped by MusicRow headquarters. The West Virginia native […]
Charlie Cook On Air: Losing Ground
/by contributorIs radio losing the mantle as the number one source for music introduction to the country fan? In a word, no. In a full sentence, maybe just a little bit […]
Weekly Chart Report (10/12/12)
/by FreemanIn the latest MusicRow Chart, Luke Bryan hangs on to the No. 1 spot for a second consecutive week while Taylor Swift and Uncle Kracker battle for adds […]
Taylor Swift Partners With Sneaker Company
/by Eric T. ParkerLimited edition footwear available in conjunction with release of Swift’s album ‘Red’ […]
Artist Growth Secures New Partnerships
/by FreemanNashville-based music management application Artist Growth has secured new strategic partnerships […]
ACM Announces Voting Timeline for 2013
/by Eric T. ParkerThe ACM has announced the ballot timeline from professional members for its 2013 ACM Awards […]
Publicity Firms Webster and Loudmouth Team Up
/by Sarah SkatesKirt Webster, President of Webster & Associates Public Relations, and Karen Tallier, President of LOUDMOUTH pr, today announced a strategic alliance between their publicity firms. Webster & Associates and LOUDMOUTH pr will continue to work independently, and will also work on multiple client campaigns together. Initially they will co-represent Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Blaster Records, home to Hank Williams Jr., […]
Promotion Veteran Publishes Novel
/by FreemanBroken Bow Records VP of National Promotion Lee Adams is an important part of the team that has launched the careers of Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch and more. To that impressive resume she can now add Author, following the recent publication of her first novel. Titled Strawberry Wine, the story revolves around Tanya Smith, a […]
Primetime “Nashville”: Pilot Episode
/by Sarah SkatesLoyalty—it’s the major theme running through TV series Nashville, which premiered last night (10/10) on ABC […]
Kristen Kelly To Release Self-Titled EP
/by Eric T. ParkerThe four-song EP includes Kelly’s current single, “Ex-Old Man” and three additional tracks co-written by the singer […]
Billboard Introduces New Chart Methodology
/by FreemanBillboard has revealed a new methodology for a handful of its charts, including Hot Country Songs, that will give a “major consumer-influenced facelift” to its measurement tools […]
Chesney To Perform at Sammy Hagar’s Birthday Bash
/by Eric T. ParkerKenny Chesney will perform a one-night sold-out concert this Friday, celebrating the 65th birthday of Sammy Hagar […]
Sugarland Member Sells Out Solo Shows
/by Eric T. ParkerKristian Bush, half of country music duo Sugarland, is adding an encore performance after selling out two solo Thanksgiving weekend shows at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, GA […]
Streamsound Records Signs New Artist
/by FreemanNew artist joins Jaida Dreyer on the independent label founded by Byron Gallimore and Jim Wilkes […]
Symphony Names Harmony Award Recipient
/by Sarah SkatesCountry superstar to be honored at this year’s Symphony Ball […]
Two Exit UMG Nashville
/by Sarah SkatesBeginning of changes following UMG’s acquisition of EMI […]
MusicRowPics: Parmalee Artist Visit
/by Caitlin RantalaYesterday (10/09), Stoney Creek Records’ Parmalee stopped by MusicRow headquarters before heading back out on […]
Nashvillians Among Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees
/by Sarah SkatesVince Gill, Bobby Braddock, and Bob McDill are among the nominees for 2013 induction […]
New ‘Crossroads’ To Pair Avett Brothers and Randy Travis
/by FreemanContinuing its recent theme of pairing classic country troubadours with the hippest of crossover folkies, CMT’s next new episode of Crossroads will feature Randy Travis opposite The Avett Brothers […]