Name Change For Law Firm HBSS

Departures lead to new moniker for Hall Booth Smith & Slover […]

Steve Luscombe – “I’m A Natural”

Taytown Recrods is proudly releasing “I’m a Natural,” the first single from up […]

‘American Idol’ Judging Panel Includes Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj

The long speculated new American Idol judging panel has now been confirmed, with Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj joining icon Mariah Carey and returning judge Randy Jackson for the show’s 12th season set to debut in January 2013 […]

Bentley Plays Songwriters Show, Visits NYC School

The CMA Songwriters Series returned to New York City’s Joe’s Pub last night with two sold out shows featuring three-time 2012 CMA Award nominee […]

Easton Corbin Preps Sophomore Album

Easton Corbin continues a busy schedule this month promoting his forthcoming September 18 album release, All Over the Road […]

WMG Hires New Regional Promotion Manager

Warner Music Group’s Vice President of WAR Promotion, Chris Palmer and National Director, WAR Promotion, Jordan Pettit, have announced the addition of Tom Martens […]

Artist Updates (9/14/12)

Sales certifications for Lee Brice, The Civil Wars and more • The Charlie Daniels Band is ready for some football • Eric Church premieres new video on rollingstone.com • The Roys making media rounds, score strategic partnership

Underwood Launches North American Leg of Blown Away Tour

Carrie Underwood will begin her 55-city headline North American The Blown Away Tour today (9/14) in […]

Celebration of Life Planned For Dennis “Dino” Zimmerman

Guitarist Dennis “Dino” Zimmerman passed away August 11, 2012 in Nashville. He was 67 […]

‘Trisha’s Southern Kitchen’ Returns For Second Season

Trisha Yearwood will bring her Trisha’s Southern Kitchen back to the Food Network for a 13-episode second season, inviting husband Garth Brooks and Allie and August Brooks to the show […]

Martina McBride Extends ‘One Night’ Tour

Martina McBride will continue her One Night intimate theater tour throughout fall before […]

Snapshots (9/14/12)

Kix Brooks on Good Morning America • Hunter Hayes at Saints Home Opener • Joe Nichols at Cleveland Browns Game

Industry Ink (9/14/12)

Pinky Gonzales heads Upriver • AIMP gets international • Nashvilleindiechannel.com launches • Al Abrams joins Plateau • YEP talks DIY • New Nashville bookstore: East Side Story • SOLID’s Food Truck Frenzy • Ronnie Milsap’s “Country Cut” winner

Weekly Chart Report (9/14/2012)

The inherent risk of running with the “Fastest Girl In Town” is that you might not be able to keep up with her […]

Charlie Cook On Air: The Best Place to Live

This is not the case for everyone, but many radio folks try to move up the ladder with a top 5 market as a goal. I programmed and did air work in both LA and NYC and loved it […]

GAC’s Hardy To Retire, Trahern To Succeed

Ed Hardy has announced plans to retire as president of Great American Country network at the end of 2012 […]

Premiere Networks to Represent Listener Driven Radio

Content provider Premiere Networks has announced an exclusive representation agreement with Listener Driven Radio, a leader in interactive audio software […]

CMA Songwriters Series; Opry Birthday Bash

CMA Songwriters Series debuted in Pittsburgh • Jason Aldean will help The Opry celebrate its birthday

Kenny Rogers To Release First Ever Autobiography

The work contains a candid look at the world of Country music with stories from a cast of characters including Elvis, Dolly Parton, Ray Charles, Dottie West, and Lionel Richie […]

SESAC Nashville Music Awards to Feature Bluebird Tribute

SESAC’s Nashville Music Awards is scheduled for October 28 at the Pinnacle at Symphony Place, and kicks off a jam-packed CMA Awards week by honoring top songwriters and publishers from Country and Americana […]

Performers, Presenters Added To ACM Honors

The event is set for Mon., Sept. 24 at the Ryman Auditorium […]

Snapshots (9/13/12)

Keith Urban Addresses Students • Asheville Forest Music Signs Songwriting Spouses • The Mavericks Perform at the Grammy Museum

CMT Launches CMT Edge

CMT has unveiled its new website dedicated to music discovery with the launch of CMTedge.com, a site showcasing […]

Miller and Lauderdale To Release Country Duets Album

The first track on the album is currently available for listening exclusively on CMT Edge […]

Bobby Karl Works The Americana Awards

Chapter 407—It is often said that people don’t remember who won or lost at awards shows, that only the great performances linger […]

2012 Americana Honors & Awards Winners

The best and brightest in roots music gathered at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium last night (9/13) for the Americana Music Association’s 11th annual Americana Honors & Awards, presented by Nissan […]

MusicRowPics: High Valley Arist Visit

High Valley took some time off the road yesterday (9/11) to stop by MusicRow headquarters. The trio, made up of […]

Rackspace Co-Founder Joins Splother

Rackspace co-founder Dirk Elmendorf has joined Nashville-based Splother as a strategic adviser and investor […]

rpmentertainment, Sony Music Nashville Enter Exclusive Agreement

Under this new relationship, Sony Music Nashville will distribute rpme singles and albums to digital and physical outlets […]

Weblinks: Sirius XM, Ben Folds Five, Hall of Fame Elections

Ben Folds Five’s new album • CMA Fest, Bonnaroo dates don’t overlap • Chet Flippo on Hall of Fame elections • Mel Karmazin heading for the door […]

NMPA Hosts Songwriters Showcase

The National Music Publishers’ Association gathered in Nashville Monday (9/10) to host their annual Songwriters Showcase at […]

ACM Announces 2012 Contribution to ACM Lifting Lives

The Academy of Country Music is making a $750,000 contribution to ACM Lifting Lives on behalf of the artists who participated in the “ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends – In Concert” special in April […]

Yamaha Launches Entertainment Division With Tennessee Ties

Yamaha Corporation of America has launched Yamaha Entertainment Group of America, a new record label services division for rising and established artists […]

Weekly Register: Country Fans Further Embrace The Digital Shift

The numbers show that the shift to tracks is more pronounced this year among country consumers than overall fans […]

Jim Lauderdale To Release Bluegrass Album

Lauderdale will return to host the Americana Awards & Honors tonight […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (9/12/12)

This week’s edition of “DisClaimer” is full of your favorites as well as some folks who want to be. As you might expect, there’s an awful lot to like […]

Regina Stuve Launches PR Firm

Stuve launched her own company after exiting her post as Sr. Dir. Media at Sony Music Nashville […]

Snapshots: Little Big Town, Byron Hill, Blake Mevis

LBT on “Good Morning America” • Writers Byron Hill, Blake Mevis celebrate 30th anniversary of “Fool Hearted Memory” […]

Chris Young Inks With BMI, Sets Ryman Date

Young is in the midst of a hot streak, scoring five consecutive No. 1 hits as he gears up for his headlining tour […]

Apple Plots Personalized Radio, iPhone 5

Apple will soon offer customizable streaming radio stations […]

Green Hills Music Group Signs Sarah Beth Taite

President of Green Hills Music Group, Woody Bomar announced the signing of artist/songwriter Sarah Beth Taite to a publishing and artist development arrangement […]

Rascal Flatts to be Honored With Walk of Fame Star

Rascal Flatts will be honored with a Star on the Walk of Fame by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce during […]

Turner Earns Two Platinum Singles, Heads to Sirius XM

MCA Nashville’s Josh Turner is celebrating the recent news that his hit songs “Your Man” and “Would You Go With Me” have both reached Platinum status […]

CCMA 2012: Saskatoon Highlights And Canadian Musical Memories

It was the Canadian Country Music Association’s 36th Anniversary and the organization chose Saskatoon to host its four-day celebration, Sept. 6-9 […]

Yoakam Offers Exclusive Debuts of Tracks From ‘3 Pears’

Dwight Yoakam’s highly-anticipated new album 3 Pears hits retail Sept. 18 via Warner Bros. Records and fans now have the chance to check out the collection in advance […]

Bucky Covington’s “Good Guys” Album Out Today

His sophomore effort comes via label home eOne Music […]

Dierks Bentley Adds to ‘Miles & Music’ Lineup

This year’s main stage will include performances by Sheryl Crow, Chris Young, Brantley Gilbert, The Cadillac Black and Craig Campbell […]

CRS Battle of the Bands Lineups Revealed

Some of our music industry colleagues will come together as performing groups for the inaugural CRS Battle of the Bands, featuring representatives from […]

Original Sony/Columbia Team Reunites for Wade Hayes Single

Hayes penned the song “Is It Already Time” about his experience undergoing successful cancer treatment […]

[Updated] CCMA Industry And Musician Awards

Winners included Open Road Recordings and songwriter Byron Hill […]