Benefit News (8/9/12)

Craig Morgan’s charity weekend • Soles4Souls gives new shoes with “The Choice” • Karyn Williams performs for Angelman Syndrome benefit • Local rockers unite for musician Chris Tapp

Weekly Register: Can We File An Inquiry?

Gloriana’s “Thousand Miles Left Behind” is the top album debut this week selling […]

Snapshots (8/9/12)

ASCAP In The Row at The Bluebird Cafe • Jamie O’Neal Backstage with Craig Morgan

Snapshots (8/08/2012)

Jim Beavers receives Million-Air honors • Billy Ray Cyrus Performs among stars at Starkey Gala • Tim McGraw presented with Louisiana Hall of Fame Honor

Maggie Rose to Make Opry Debut

RPM Entertainment’s Maggie Rose will make her Grand Ole Opry debut this […]

Songwriters Join Inaugural South Dakota Festival

Deadwood, South Dakota will host over 20 songwriters and recording artists […]

Artist Growth Launches Concert Series

Nashville-based artist platform Artist Growth has announced the first of its Celebrate the City series to be held […]

Bentley to Play CMA Songwriters Series in NYC

The CMA Songwriters Series will return to New York City’s Joe’s Pub on Thursday, September 13 […]

Swift To Host Live Webcast

Taylor Swift will host a live webcast on YouTube Monday, August 13 […]

Vegas Bets on McGraw and Hill

McGraw and Hill’s famed Soul2Soul show will begin its limited engagement run at the Venetian Theatre on Dec 7 and go 10 weekends through April 2013 […]

SESAC Selling $300 Million Bond

SESAC is preparing a $300 million bond sale as […]

T.J. Martell Foundation Announces 37th Annual Gala and Honorees

Russell Simmons, Randy Jackson, Del Bryant, and Edward Walson will be honored by the organization […]

Industry Ink: Signings (8/08/12)

Simone Simonton • Lonestar • The Devious Angels • John Anderson

Curb Records Celebrates 50 Years

Label launched the careers of Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Wynonna, Jo Dee Messina, Hank Williams Jr., Lyle Lovett, Clay Walker, and more […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/08/12)

What’s that sound? Oh yes, I remember. It’s called country music […]

Artist News (8/7/12)

Kenny Chesney “Come Over” 24th No. 1 • Dierks Bentley Offers New Single • Jason Aldean Headlines Stadium

Colt Ford Releases 4th Studio Album

Colt Ford’s fourth studio album Declaration of Independence hits stores nationwide today, Aug. 7. The 15-track release features collaborations with […]

SoundExchange and BandPage To Deliver Unclaimed Royalties

Non-profit distributor of digital performance royalties, SoundExchange will partner with BandPage, an […]

Pat Higdon To Relaunch Patrick Joseph Music

Higdon will partner with New York, Los Angeles and London-based SONGS Music Publishing, founded in 2004 […]

Watkins and Hatch Show Print Celebrate Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary

Presented in partnership with Hatch Show Print, “Paint It Black,” celebrates the Rolling Stones’ 50th Anniversary […]

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Bring “Soul2Soul” to The Venetian

Being billed as “the biggest musical event in the history of The Venetian,” the limited engagement opens […]

Music Video Roundup: Rascal Flatts, Bucky Covington and More

Music Video updates from Rascal Flatts, Bucky Covington, Heidi Newfield, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Corey Wagar, Nick 13 and Whiskey Myers

The Marshall Tucker Band’s Stuart Swanlund Passes

Swanlund was the longest standing member of the band since 1985 when he started playing slide guitar for the group […]

Gibson to Pay $350,000 Fine in Illegal Wood Case

Under the allegations, the Nashville-based company violated the Lacey Act by illegally importing ebony and rosewood […]

Haley Joins InstiGator Entertainment

David Haley has joined InstiGator Entertainment as a partner in the newly launched consulting division […]

Marcus Hummon’s Pilgrimage—Part 1

A letter to a young songwriter Marcus Hummon […]

Artist News (8/6/12)

Little Big Town Performs Good Afternoon America Theme • Katie Armiger on ABC • The Lost Trailers Olympic Theme • Willie Nelson Bus Sale

Big Machine to Release “A Very Special Christmas 25th Anniversary” Collection

This 25th Anniversary marks more than $100 million raised through “A Very Special Christmas” album series […]

Michael W. Smith Embarks on First-Ever USO Tour

Michael W. Smith will visit the Caribbean nation of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on his first-ever […]

Pandora Announces July 2012 Audience Metrics

Pandora has released new metrics for the month of July 2012 which include […]

Country Weekly Adds Senior Staffers

Country Weekly Editor-In-Chief Lisa Konicki has announced two new hires to the country lifestyle publication’s senior staff […]

Americana Board Announces Business Operation Changes

Changes to business operations including Executive Committee; new accounting firm; new leadership ascension plan and changes to bylaws […]

Restless Heart to Host Second “Music With a Mission” Benefit

The Nashville Symphony Orchestra will back musical guests including Amy Grant, Ricky Skaggs, the Gatlin Brothers, Tracy Lawrence, The Booth Brothers […]

Industry Ink (8/06/12)

Music execs join Make-A-Wish Board • Tom Long elected as President of GMIA […]

Brothers of the Sun Hits One Million Mark

The Brothers of the Sun Tour, with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, has officially hit the one million ticket mark, cementing its position as the hottest tour of the year […]

Nashvillians Make Billboard’s “Power Players” List

Billboard has released its annual “Power Players: Forty Under Forty list of young music executives who are moving the music industry forward […]

Friday Artist Update (8/3/12)

Notorious Cherry Bombs Reunite • Barry Gibb Plays Opry • Jon Pardi’s Videos • Bonnie Bishop’s Album • Rachele Lynae’s Benefit

Snapshots (8/03/12)

BLMG Artists Perform at Brickyard 400 • Carrie Underwood at Boston’s CMA Songwriters Series • Bucky Covington Honored at IAFF Convention

Industry Ink (8/03/12)

Senate Subcommittee leaders urge FTC to review UMG acquisition of EMI • Jay Frank profiled by Tennessean • Live It Now launches in Nashville • Spin Doctors Music Group adds management arm, new staffer

Kristy Lee Cook Joins Ram Truck Summer Tour

Cook is currently in the studio working on her debut single with New Voice and executive producer Jason Aldean […]

Steven Curtis Chapman Partners With Provident Music Group

Steven Curtis Chapman has signed a recording agreement with Provident Music Group and his first release for the label, a Christmas album titled Joy, is due in October […]

SoundLand Venue and Performers Announced

SoundLand is set for an all-new location in 2012, and will bring fans to the lawn at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville […]

Mike Eli Welcomes Baby Girl

Mike Eli and wife Kacey welcomed their first child on Mon., July 30 […]

Leadership Music Announces New Board, Staff Updates

Leadership Music has selected 13 new board members and made changes to its staff […]

Stark Exits Radio-Info.com

Veteran Nashville journalist Phyllis Stark is among those exiting Radio-Info.com today (Friday, Aug. 3) […]

Weekly Chart Report (8/3/2012)

It was only a matter of time, really. Little Big Town released the irresistible “Pontoon” on the cusp of summer […]

Charlie Cook On Air: Pushing Music

I was driving home the other night listening to WKKW in Morgantown. At 7:30 PM they run a competition between two records […]

Kathy Mattea To Celebrate New Album In Nashville

She co-produced the album with Gary Paczosa and recruited top musicians including […]

McGraw Gives Exclusive Interview About Homefront Program

Speaks to ACM about his program, which has awarded 18 homes to deserving families […]

Industry Ink (8/02/12)

Chris Young reunited with Wounded Warrior friend • HarperCollins names president of new Christian division • Blackjack Billy signs for booking representation • New contact info for Clover Marketing & Management