Snapshots: CMT Empowering Education, Songposium at The Bluebird

Dustin Lynch kicks off CMT Empowering Education initiative • NSAI hosts writers’ round during Songposium

Paisley Gets in the “Southern Comfort Zone”

Brad Paisley shipped his new single, “Southern Comfort Zone,” to country radio last night (9/20) and revealed the release date for his new album […]

Swift to Pre-Release “Red” Tracks

In advance of Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated new album Red, a new track from the Big Machine Records album will be available for purchase […]

SoundLand Festival Postponed

Originally slated for Oct. 6, SoundLand’s indie rock friendly lineup included My Morning Jacket, Young the Giant, Divine Fits and more […]

European Commission Approves Universal’s Takeover of EMI

The executive arm of the European Union has approved a pared down takeover […]

Weekly Chart Report (9/21/12)

Sony Music keeps up the No. 1 streak this week, with Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away” succeeding Miranda Lambert’s “Fastest Girl in Town” […]

Charlie Cook On Air: NAB-RAB

As you read this the National Association of Broadcasters/Radio Advertising Bureau meeting in Dallas is wrapping up. I am writing this before the conference starts […]

The Producer’s Chair: Dann Huff

Don’t miss Huff’s return to The Producer’s Chair for the 7th Anniversary on Mon., Oct. 1 […]

ACM Honors Adds Performers

Previously announced performers include Clint Black, Luke Bryan, Rodney Crowell, Randy Houser, Ashley Monroe, Kellie Pickler and Dailey & Vincent […]

Kimberly Schlapman Cooks Up Show on GAC

Kimberly Schlapman, of the band Little Big Town, will debut a new program on GAC, produced by Al Roker Entertainment […]

‘Full Moon Full Life’ Benefit Concert Features Jessi Colter, Jamey Johnson

Proceeds from the event benefit pancreatic cancer research at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and Johns Hopkins Medicine […]

BMI 2012 Fiscal Report

BMI has reported $898.8 million in revenues, and will distribute $749.8 million in royalties […]

MusicRowPics: Scarletta Artist Visit

Scarletta visited MusicRow headquarters yesterday (9/19) to share some of their music. The trio, who […]

The Hot Seat Aligns With TuneIn

The Hot Seat, a Nashville-based media company specializing in national broadcast marketing tours, has announced a venture into original broadcast content with TuneIn […]

Hall of Fame Promotes Tina Wright

With the Museum since 2001, Wright will continue to handle publicity campaigns for the organization’s educational, fundraising and marketing activities […]

Curb Records Offering Cracker Barrel Exclusives

Among the albums are recordings by LeAnn Rimes, Tim McGraw, Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, The Judds and Wayne Newton […]

BMLG To Share in Entercom’s Broadcast Royalties

Big Machine will become the first record company to directly participate, along with its artists, in Entercom’s terrestrial broadcast radio revenues […]

AEG For Sale

AEG’s holdings include concert promotion, venues, festivals, sports teams and more […]

Hall of Fame Launches Troubadour Society Membership Group

The group’s launch event was held at the HoF last night (9/18) and offered performances by Eric Paslay and Edens Edge as well as dance-friendly mashup country tunes spun by DeeJay Silver […]

‘Tie One On Tour’ Combines Pardi, Ballard and Miss Willie Brown

Capitol Records Nashville artist Jon Pardi and Warner Bros. Records’ Frankie Ballard have teamed up for the […]

AmericanaFest Celebrates Successful Year, Announces 2013 Dates

Following its most successful year to date, the 2013 Americana Music Association Festival and Conference will be held […]

Southern Ground Music & Food Festival Descends on Nashville

Newly announced headliner John Mayer will join Sheryl Crow, Gregg Allman, and Zac Brown Band both nights. Alan Jackson will play exclusively on Friday evening, and Dwight Yoakam will play exclusively on Saturday […]

Little Big Town Scores Career-High Debut

Capitol Records Nashville’s Little Big Town tops today’s Soundscan album chart […]

No. 1 Party: Luke Bryan’s “Boom Boom” Song

Luke Bryan celebrated his latest No. 1 song “Drunk on You” on Sept. 17 at the CMA offices on […]

Weekly Register: ‘Tornado’ Triumphs While YTD Sales Dip

Little Big Town’s Tornado easily blows onto the top spot of the country album charts this week with scans of almost 113k according to Nielsen Soundscan. Artistically, Tornado may be the vocal quartet’s very best work since its remarkable 2008 Equity Records outing, The Road To Here.

Average Joes Management Announces Promotion

President of Average Joes Management Ken Madson has announced the promotion of 20 year music industry veteran […]

Kellie Pickler to Join “Opry Goes Pink” Event

Kellie Pickler will continue her support in the fight against breast cancer by flipping the switch on The Grand Ole Opry barn backdrop for the fourth annual “Opry Goes Pink” […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (9/19/12)

New single reviews from Kenny Chesney, Lonestar, The Civil Wars, Little Big Town and more […]

Industry Pics: David Lee, Matt Rovey, SOLID

David Lee inks with Ten Ten • SOLID’s Habitat Build • Matt Rovey wins CCMA Award

Industry Ink Tuesday

News from Belmont, a new entertainment attorney, publishing companies, and more […]

Dustin Lynch To Perform For “CMT Empowering Education”

Dustin Lynch will share some of his experiences from higher education as well as perform music from his debut album at a reception for “CMT Empowering Education,” this Wed., Sept 19 […]

First Performer Added to “Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!”

The annual musical event takes place for the first time at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN on Wednesday, Dec. 5 […]

NSAI Hosts World’s Largest No. 1 Party

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) hosted its annual World’s Largest No. 1 Party yesterday (9/17) at Regions Bank Music Row, co-sponsored by Frost Specialties, Inc. and The Recording Academy […]

Stoney Creek Adds to Promotion Team

Stoney Creek Records has announced the addition of Samantha Borenstein to the staff […]

Early Ratings For “CMA Music Festival” TV Special

Last night’s (9/17) CMA Music Festival television special was a showcase of country’s hottest talent […]

Rascal Flatts Receive Hollywood Star

Rascal Flatts was in Hollywood, CA this Monday to receive the Walk of Fame’s 2,480 star from the city […]

Big & Rich Return With ‘Hillbilly Jedi’

The Warner Bros. release includes two songs co-written with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora […]

Paisley to Debut New Single Late Thursday

The new song will be the first single from Paisley’s upcoming album […]

Arista Hires National Promotion Coordinator

Jenny Shearin has been named National Promotion Coordinator, Arista Nashville. Lesly Tyson, VP […]

Performers Set For LM Dale Franklin Awards

Leadership Music taps top talent for Oct. 17 awards ceremony […]

BMI Names VP of Communications and Marketing

Silvia Davi is Vice President and Head of Strategic Communications and Marketing […]

Tune In: ‘Country’s Night to Rock’ Airs Tonight

The three-hour special highlights performances from this summer’s June 7-10 CMA Music Festival in Nashville […]

Hendricks Celebrates The Big 5-0

Scott Hendricks, renowned Nashville producer, hit-maker and Warner Music Nashville Sr. VP of A&R, celebrated his 50th […]

Music City Walk of Fame to Induct Kings of Leon

Nashville’s own homegrown rockstars the Kings of Leon will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame, presented by Gibson guitar, on Friday, September 21 […]

Show Dog-Universal Signs Josh Thompson

Show Dog-Universal Music President, Mark Wright, announced today (9/17) that Josh Thompson has signed an exclusive recording contract […]

Artist Updates (9/17/12)

Kenny Chesney on ESPN College Gameday • Punch Brothers on CMT Edge • ASCAP September Showcase at the Bluebird

NSAI World’s Largest No. 1 Party Today

Due to the rain, the event has been relocated to Regions Bank […]

The Label Boutique Celebrates First Anniversary

Gary Allan celebrated the one-year anniversary of his chic menswear store, The Label, by hosting a fashionable soiree with his stylist and store partner Renee Layher this past Thursday evening (9/13) […]

Industry Ink (9/17/12)

Gasohol Music Publishing opens with first signing • Chris Keaton launches new imprints, adds country artist to roster • Blue Sky Riders ink distribution agreement

Lizzie Sider – “Butterfly”

Lizzie Sider’s single “Butterfly” is a whole lot of country with a hint of pop. It’s being played on CDX 555, Play MPE, and secondary radio. Her album […]