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New performers at Leadership Music Dale Franklin Awards • BMI names VP of New Media • Touring powerhouses align • Jake Owen signs for PR representation • Crystal Hoyt inks booking agreement • NSAI honors Lisa Harless
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Texas-based duo Rosehill, comprised of Blake Myers and Mitch McBain, stopped by MusicRow headquarters last week to preview a few songs for the staff […]
New performers join previously announced artists Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Paisley, and Zac Brown Band. […]
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The weekly live broadcast, which syndicates to roughly 20 national radio stations, celebrates three years on the air when it debuts for its fall season on October 10 […]
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The Country Music industry and CMA are celebrating Country Music Month with events and activities designed to heighten awareness of the format leading up to Country Music’s Biggest Night, The 46th Annual CMA Awards, on Thursday, Nov. 1 […]
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Industry veteran Gene Higgins has announced his retirement as president of the Inspirational Country Music Association, where he has served for 20 years […]
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Martin Guitar has teamed with American Songwriter and its subsidiary, American Songspace, for a contest awarding a year-long, non-recoupable $20,000 publishing contract with HoriPro Entertainment Group […]
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MusicRow’s David Ross and Jon Freeman recently sat down with the legend at Treasure Isle, where we discussed his breakout in the ‘60s, his friendship with the Beatles, and his new Nashville recordings […]
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Southern Ground’s new offices • Zone 7 launches in Nashville • New booking and distribution agreements • Copyright Society of the South honors students
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The big sales news this week (according to Nielsen SoundScan) was Mumford & Sons’ monster 600k debut, Babel. The group scanned an incredible 70% in digital format (420k) […]
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Recently BMG Rights Management President Creative & Marketing North America Laurent Hubert and BMG Chrysalis Executive VP Darrell Franklin sat down with MusicRow for an exclusive interview […]
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The complexities of music licensing and copyright in the digital age were highlighted at a “lunch and learn” event presented Avenue Bank yesterday (10/2) at the Nashville’s Entrepreneur Center […]
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Lifenotes (10/9/12)
/by FreemanEdens Edge singer weds in Arkansas • Brent Jones (Capitol) and Alicia Jones (Dennis Entertainment) welcome a new baby girl
American Music Award Nominations Announced
/by Sarah SkatesCarrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Bryan earned two nominations each […]
Big Machine Music Expands Songwriting Roster
/by Eric T. ParkerSongwriter/producer Aaron Scherz has signed an exclusive songwriting agreement with Big Machine Music […]
Stagecoach 2013 Lineup Revealed
/by FreemanStagecoach 2013 is scheduled for the weekend of April 26-28 at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California […]
R.O.P.E. Awards Thursday Night
/by Sarah SkatesT.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang will perform […]
CMA and IEBA Partner For Live Music Awards
/by Eric T. ParkerThe CMA will partner with IEBA for its awards dinner and SRO (Standing Room Only) Awards presentation tonight (10/9) […]
Artist Snapshots (10/9/12)
/by FreemanJerrod Niemann • Maggie Rose • Claudia Lee • RaeLynn
Preview Aldean’s “Night Train” on iTunes
/by Sarah SkatesHear the new album in its entirety now […]
Industry Ink (10/9/12)
/by FreemanNew performers at Leadership Music Dale Franklin Awards • BMI names VP of New Media • Touring powerhouses align • Jake Owen signs for PR representation • Crystal Hoyt inks booking agreement • NSAI honors Lisa Harless
CMA Broadcast Award Winners
/by Sarah SkatesJason Aldean and Brad Paisley surprised radio professionals this week with news of their wins […]
CMT Artists of the Year to Air in December
/by FreemanPrevious honorees include Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Zac Brown Band […]
Oak Ridge Boys Celebrate 40th Anniversary
/by Eric T. ParkerThe Oak Ridge Boys will mark four decades of music with the a commemorative CD and The Oak Ridge Boys 40th Anniversary Tour […]
Weblinks: New Film In Nashville
/by Sarah SkatesNew U.S. head of Capitol? • Donna Summer nominated for Rock Hall induction • WSJ’s Insider’s Guide to Nashville […]
Honorees at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner
/by Sarah SkatesThe winner’s list from last night’s event […]
MusicRowPics: Rosehill Artist Visit
/by FreemanTexas-based duo Rosehill, comprised of Blake Myers and Mitch McBain, stopped by MusicRow headquarters last week to preview a few songs for the staff […]
New Performers Added to CMA Awards
/by FreemanNew performers join previously announced artists Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Paisley, and Zac Brown Band. […]
Bobby Karl Works The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductions
/by Bobby KarlLast night Tony Arata, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Larry Henley and Kim Williams took their places in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame […]
Music City Roots Celebrates 3rd Anniversary
/by Eric T. ParkerThe weekly live broadcast, which syndicates to roughly 20 national radio stations, celebrates three years on the air when it debuts for its fall season on October 10 […]
Show Dog and Universal Music Renew Agreement
/by FreemanThe label’s roster includes Trace Adkins, Josh Thompson, JT Hodges, Joel Crouse, Rose Falcon, Jessie James, and Krystal Keith […]
Kellie Pickler Finds New Label Home
/by Eric T. ParkerPickler has spent the past 6 years with 19/BNA Records for whom she released three albums after appearing on American Idol […]
Lynda Weingartz Promoted at AirPlay Direct
/by FreemanWeingartz joined the company in early 2011, and has created successful partnerships with Hard Rock Cafe, the IBMA and more […]
Aristo International Report Highlights CCMA Awards, Americana Week and More
/by Sarah SkatesAlso an interview with Ron Kitchener, Lady A overseas, CMC Rocks the Hunter […]
CMA Celebrates Country Music Month
/by MichelleThe Country Music industry and CMA are celebrating Country Music Month with events and activities designed to heighten awareness of the format leading up to Country Music’s Biggest Night, The 46th Annual CMA Awards, on Thursday, Nov. 1 […]
Gene Higgins Announces Retirement
/by FreemanIndustry veteran Gene Higgins has announced his retirement as president of the Inspirational Country Music Association, where he has served for 20 years […]
Swift to Appear on SiriusXM’s “Town Hall” Series
/by FreemanTaylor Swift’s new album Red hits stores on Monday, October 22 and on release day she will be in New York City […]
Comedy Fundraiser For Rocketown
/by Eric T. ParkerComedy for a Cause will benefit Rocketown on October 9 featuring founder Michael W. Smith, with comedians Henry Cho and Jeff Allen […]
The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation Adds Four to Staff
/by Eric T. ParkerThe additions cap three years of growth, nearly tripling the size of the organization […]
“No Shave November” Returns to Benefit St. Jude
/by FreemanThings are about to get a little hairy, when the “No Shave November” competition returns for a second year to raise funds for St. Jude […]
Happy Birthday, WSM!
/by FreemanNashville’s iconic 650 AM WSM is celebrating 87 years of broadcasting today (10/5) with a full month of special events and programming in October […]
Martin Guitar Presents “The Pub Deal” Contest
/by Eric T. ParkerMartin Guitar has teamed with American Songwriter and its subsidiary, American Songspace, for a contest awarding a year-long, non-recoupable $20,000 publishing contract with HoriPro Entertainment Group […]
Rock Hall of Famer Donovan Records in Nashville
/by FreemanMusicRow’s David Ross and Jon Freeman recently sat down with the legend at Treasure Isle, where we discussed his breakout in the ‘60s, his friendship with the Beatles, and his new Nashville recordings […]
Charlie Cook On Air: George Strait
/by contributorRecently George Strait announced that is next tour is his final tour. Country music, country radio and country music fans are worse for this news […]
Weekly Chart Report (10/05/12)
/by FreemanSorry ladies, it’s all about the men this week […]
Industry Ink (10/04/12)
/by FreemanSouthern Ground’s new offices • Zone 7 launches in Nashville • New booking and distribution agreements • Copyright Society of the South honors students
Exclusive Interview: BMG’s Laurent Hubert and Darrell Franklin—Part 2
/by Sarah SkatesDiscussion of digital music services, growing a recorded music division, buying out KKR, acquisitions and signings […]
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Finds First Home
/by Sarah SkatesThe space will be complete when the convention center opens in the spring of 2013 […]
Belmont Celebrates Concert Hall Opening
/by Eric T. ParkerThe 857-seat Hall received design consultation from architects and acousticians involved with the construction of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center […]
Redbox Ramps Up Ticketing Service
/by Sarah SkatesRedbox Tickets will be sold at face value or below, with a $1 fee per ticket […]
Florida Georgia Line Headlines Sold-Out Shows
/by Eric T. ParkerTyler Hubbard (Monroe, GA) and Brian Kelley (Ormond Beach, FL) have been heavily touring in preparation for a full-length album release […]
Magic Mustang Inks New Writer
/by FreemanMagic Mustang Music has expanded its writer roster with the addition of songwriter, artist, and producer […]
Weekly Register: Has Chart Edict Armed Retailers With A New Weapon?
/by bossrossThe big sales news this week (according to Nielsen SoundScan) was Mumford & Sons’ monster 600k debut, Babel. The group scanned an incredible 70% in digital format (420k) […]
Scott Stem Lands New Gig
/by Sarah SkatesThe veteran publicist has been hired as Senior Director of Publicity and New Accounts at […]
MC Hammer To Host IEBA Awards
/by Sarah SkatesLine-ups announced for WME, Paradise Artists Agency, and Indie showcases […]
Exclusive Interview: BMG’s Laurent Hubert and Darrell Franklin—Part 1
/by Sarah SkatesRecently BMG Rights Management President Creative & Marketing North America Laurent Hubert and BMG Chrysalis Executive VP Darrell Franklin sat down with MusicRow for an exclusive interview […]
Blake Shelton Cheers Christmas With New Album
/by Eric T. ParkerBlake Shelton released his first Christmas album yesterday (10/2) titled, Cheers, It’s Christmas […]
BMLG To Release Music From “Nashville”
/by Sarah SkatesThe show’s stars will perform original songs on the series […]
Garth Ends Vegas Residency
/by FreemanThe show at Wynn Lass Vegas has been running since December 2009 […]
Entrepreneur Center Hosts Digital Media Discussion
/by FreemanThe complexities of music licensing and copyright in the digital age were highlighted at a “lunch and learn” event presented Avenue Bank yesterday (10/2) at the Nashville’s Entrepreneur Center […]
Billy Ray Cyrus Reveals Track Listing
/by Eric T. ParkerBilly Ray Cyrus will release his 13th studio album, Change My Mind, produced by Brandon Friesen […]
2013 Country Radio Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed
/by FreemanThe 2013 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductees in both Radio and On-Air categories were announced today (10/3) by the CRS Board of Directors […]