Nashville Songwriter Lands “Today Show” Performance

Nashville songwriter Paul Sikes recently got the opportunity of a lifetime after doing what writers typically do: play a round at the Bluebird […]

Arby’s Sweepstakes Features Trace Adkins

Three ultimate winners will receive a grand prize VIP concert experience […]

Musicians Corner Returns For Fall Season in September

Performing the kick off event are The Blind Boys of Alabama, a Nashville Symphony quartet, Karen Elson and Jeremy Lister […]

Soundland Earlybird Pre-Sale Tickets Available

Earlybird pre-sale tickets are now available for SoundLand 2012, which is scheduled for October 6 in Nashville, TN […]

Dierks Bentley Tapped to Host ACM Honors

Country artist Dierks Bentley has been tapped to host the 6th annual ACM Honors to be held […]

Spotify Claims 4 Million Paid Subscribers

Digital music service Spotify says it now has 15 million active users and 4 million paid subscribers worldwide […]

Christian Singer Mac Powell Releasing Country Album

Mac Powell, front man of the Atlanta-based Christian band Third Day, will release his self-titled debut Country album […]

Aaron Lewis to Host Charity Golf Tournament

The first Aaron Lewis Invitational Charity Golf Tournament is set for Saturday, August 11 in Bernardson, MA […]

Mark Your Calendar (August 2012)

Album Releases • Single Releases • Industry Events

Gloriana Releases Sophomore Album

Following an appearance on Good Morning America yesterday (7/31), the band will be back in New York City to perform on the Fox & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series […]

Miller and Lauderdale to Co-Host New Radio Show

“The Buddy & Jim Show” will be broadcast from Miller’s home studio in Nashville, and feature interviews and performances from roots music stars […]

Gaylord To Lay Off Almost 200 Employees

Employees will be affected as part of a pending deal for Marriott to manage Gaylord’s four resort hotel properties […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/01/12)

There is zero major-label product in the country reviewing stack this week, but there’s still plenty of quality listening to be had […]

Industry Ink (7/31/12)

Spooner-Faulk joins CDX • CRS “Crazy Days” rate expiring • 2012 Radio Show • Address updates for Keaton Music Ventures and Evolution PR • Berkleemusic names new CEO

Samsung Launches Music Hub Streaming Service

The Premium version is $9.99/month and offers unlimited streaming and customized radio stations […]

Familiar Faces Form New Band: Skyline Motel

Founded by Sarah Buxton, Kate York, Daniel Tashian, and Ian Fitchuk; support from Tom Bukovac, David LaBruyere and Richard Bennett […]

Underwood and Bentley to Perform on CBS Special

Artists will perform during the upcoming “Teachers Rock” special on CBS to benefit education […]

ICM Awards Reveals Semi-Final Nominees

The 18th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards will be presented Oct. 18 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center […]

Bobby Karl Works Eric Church’s Platinum Party

How do I love thee, Eric Church? Let me count the ways […]

Jamey Johnson to Release Hank Cochran Tribute Album

Buddy Cannon-produced project will be available initially as vinyl on September 25 […]

Premiere Date For “Nashville”

Much of the hot new drama was shot in and around Music City […]

Kickstarter and The Million Dollar Campaign

Musician Amanda Palmer raised $1.2 million on the site, establishing her as the seventh most profitable campaign […]

Richie to Mentor NSAI Song Contest Winner

The 13th annual version of the competition gets underway Wednesday, August 1 […]

Artist Updates (7/30/12)

Chesney celebrates 24th No. 1 • Swift in promo ads for Ellen • Lambert video features Danica Patrick • Colt Ford streaming full album online • Capitol Records promo staffers protect and serve

Top Industry Tweeters

A few Nashville execs and Music City natives appear on this recently released list […]

Chris Stapleton to Open For Southern Rock Royalty

Universal Music Group artist, Chris Stapleton, will open two shows for Southern rockers […]

Benefit News: Perry Baggs Memorial and Concert

Plus Rumble at the Roof, Hate Cancer event, Tim McGraw, Neal McCoy, The Mocha Club, Miller Harris Golf Tournament […]

From The Road (7/30/12)

Carrie Underwood premieres “Blown Away” video • Florida Georgia Line “Cruises” through Knoxville • Toby Keith sells out Pittsburgh

Josh Turner Releasing Cracker Barrel Exclusive Live Album

The live recordings were made during 12 different live shows throughout Turner’s 2012 Cracker Barrel-sponsored tour […]

Lady A Wraps European Run

The trio criss-crossed the continent, playing 13 shows with stops in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark and Norway […]

Snapshots (7/30/12)

Jason Aldean at Country Thunder • Big Smo at WMN’s Pickin’ On the Patio

BMLG Launches “Racecars and Country Stars” Contest

Big Machine Label Group is running a Sweepstakes in partnership with Front Row Motorsports […]

“Miss Rita” Lee Passes

Visitation and funeral arrangements for “Miss Rita” Lee, widow of Buddy Lee […]

Johnny Cash Radio Special Available Via Airplay Direct

Artists paying tribute include Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Sheryl Crow […]

Americana Music Festival & Conference to Feature Key Industry Leaders

The 13th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference is fast approaching for Nashville’s Downtown Sheraton hotel […]

Underwood Plans Video Release, “Today Show” Performance

Underwood’s “Blown Away” music video to premiere exclusively on E!, “Today Show” performance coming in August […]

Patsy Cline Exhibit To Open At Hall of Fame

Patsy Cline: Crazy for Loving You opens Fri., Aug. 24 for a 10-month run in the museum’s East Gallery […]

IBMA Nominations Coming In August

The annual IBMA Awards, which will be hosted by Del McCoury and Laurie Lewis, is slated for September 27 at the Ryman Auditorium […]

UMG Submits Divestment Package to European Commission

UMG submits package to satisfy European regulator concerns, rumored to be considering selling Parlophone imprint […]

Weekly Register: The TEA Wave

Isn’t it fun to watch the “human wave” seemingly glide around the perimeter of a stadium as excited fans toss their arms up creating an energy that moves across the crowd with such ease and grace? […]

Opry Snapshots (7/27/12)

Rascal Flatts and Lauren Alaina • Exile and Barry Gibb

Weekly Chart Report (7/27/12)

Even though the days of summer are numbered, there’s no shortage of big summer singles on the CountryBreakout Chart […]

Charlie Cook On Air: Why I Love Radio

I think that everyone who knows me or reads this space each week knows that I am an unapologetic broadcast radio fan and participant […]

Building Lives and Sound Kitchen Partner For Annual Veterans Benefit

The Building Lives Foundation, will host a benefit concert at Sound Kitchen Studios with guests including Three Doors Down […]

Twitter Experiences Global Outage

Numerous users reported (through Facebook and other sites) not being able to read or send Tweets for roughly two hours around mid-day […]

BMLG Artists to Represent at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Band Perry, Justin Moore, Sunny Sweeney, Greg Bates and The Mavericks will perform […]

CMT Radio Live Special to Benefit Shooting Victims

Cumulus Media Networks and CMT have announced a special installment of CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan, to benefit victims from last week’s shooting in Colorado […]

Industry Ink Thursday (7/26/12)

Craig Campbell, Keith Stegall back in the studio • Sara Evans signs with The Collective • Plus news from Old Crow Medicine Show, Latocki Team Creative, Jan Woods, and Debbie Zavitson […]

Dierks Bentley Releasing New EP

The collection will be promoted during tailgating season at SEC campuses […]

Darryl Worley and Friends Plan Benefit in Jackson

Songwriters Jerry Salley, Kendell Marvel and Jim “Moose” Brown will join […]