Weekly Chart Report (8/31/2012)

Little Big Town’s “Pontoon” has now spent five weeks at No. 1 on the MusicRow chart. It’s not an all-time record, but it’s certainly the longest stretch in a couple years […]

Billy Joel Inks With Rondor Music and UMPG

It is the superstar’s first U.S. publishing deal since the 1980s […]

Darryl Worley Plans Tennessee River Run Weekend

Darryl Worley’s Tennessee River Run will take place in downtown Savannah Sept. 13-16 and includes a special concert […]

MusicRowPics: Rick Monroe Artist Visit

Yesterday (8/29), Rick Monroe took a break from touring to stop by MusicRow headquarters […]

CMHoF, Keith Urban Team For Education Program

Selected Metro Nashville Public School high school students will be able to attend and others can watch online […]

Adkins’ New Song Resonates With Political Audience

Trace Adkins sang his topical new song “Tough People Do” during a Citizens United charity event in Tampa on Tuesday (8/28), causing some to declare it an anthem for the GOP […]

Eric Church’s Band Members Host Charity Golf Tournament

Church’s band mates came up with the idea to support the organization that helped them during Nashville’s 2010 flood […]

Black River Taps New VP Promotion

Also announces a promotion and job openings […]

Kramer’s “Why Ya Wanna” Certified Gold

Jana Kramer’s single “Why Ya Wanna,” recently earned Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) which marks an […]

Save The Date: Capitol Street Party

Capitol Records Nashville has announced the date for its annual Capitol Street Party […]

IEBA Hall of Fame Names New Class

Conference set for Oct. 6-9 in Nashville […]

Loretta Lynn to Celebrate 50th Opry Anniversary

Artists scheduled to join Lynn for the celebration include her sister, Crystal Gayle, as well as Miranda Lambert (plus the Pistol Annies), Lee Ann Womack, and Trace Adkins […]

Judd Resumes Touring

As her husband Cactus Moser continues to recover following his Aug. 18 motorcycle accident, Wynonna Judd has […]

Snapshots (8/29/2012)

Casey James at the Opry • Will Hoge at CMA • SOLID’s Kickball Tourney

No. 1 Party: Carrie Underwood’s “Good Girl”

Carrie Underwood celebrated her 15th no. 1 hit “Good Girl” in Nashville yesterday (8/28) at […]

Bluebird’s 30th Anniversary Continues With Special Performances

Kathy Mattea, Shelby Lynne and The Original Women In The Round: Ashley Cleveland, Karen Staley, Pam Tillis and Tricia Walker will give special performances at The Bluebird Cafe […]

Martina McBride, Luke Bryan Line Up TV Appearances

Country stars making rounds in the Big Apple […]

Industry Ink (8/29/12)

SOLID presents a conversation with Gene Simmons and Doc McGhee • Little Big Town partners with ConAgra Foods • Blind Boys of Alabama founder speaking at First Amendment Center • Balsam Range inks booking agreement

U.S. Register of Copyrights Maria Pallante Plans Nashville Visit

She is making the trip at the invitation of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) […]

Toby Keith Announces New Album

Toby Keith will release his new album Hope On The Rocks on […]

Weekly Register: A Lynch Mob

Once in a while someone challenges the status quo. They ask “Why?” about something so much a part of the established routine that after reading their question, you realize you never even considered it a choice, it just seemed automatic and above reproach.

Darius Rucker and UMPG Extend Agreement

The contract encompasses his previous works and his upcoming 2013 album […]

The Gary Group Adds Connie Baer

Baer will be based in Nashville, marking the marketing agency’s first permanent Music City presence […]

Promotions at Avenue Bank

Five executives receive new titles […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/29/12)

There’s a star in our winner’s circle, but the day belongs to little lights who twinkle a little less brightly […]

Swift To Receive CCMA Award, Sets Music Video Debut

Taylor Swift will receive the CCMA Generation Award, a new accolade created in […]

Adkins, Chenoweth Return As ACA Awards Hosts

The third annual American Country Awards will air from Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay this December on FOX […]

Martin, Allbee Adds Experienced Staffer

Business management firm Martin, Allbee & Associates has a new player on its team […]

Radio News (8/28/2012)

Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame Nominations • Bob Moody’s Real Local Radio Group • WMN Position Opening

CRS Taps Marketing/Sponsorship Director

Country Radio Seminar has announced the hiring of Bradford Hollingsworth as a […]

McGraw Presents Homes To 25 Veterans

He wrapped the program last weekend in Boston […]

Signings: Ryan Bingham, Jeff Allen, Claire Lynch

Artists ink publishing and label deals […]

The Producer’s Chair: Ted Hewitt

When Ted Hewitt produced the 2006 album “If You’re Going Through Hell,” Rodney Atkins had his first No. 1 with the title track […]

SoundExchange Payments Soar in 2012

During Q2 the organization had the second highest quarterly distribution in its history […]

Swift and McGraw Join “Stand Up To Cancer” Special

Superstar members of the film, music, and sports communities are joining forces for fundraiser TV special […]

Snapshots (8/28/12)

Creative Nation partners with Pulse Recordings • ASCAP’s Urban Showcase • High Valley visits Diane Richey Promotions

Performers Set For Buds-n-Suds Music Festival

The annual outdoor concert benefits the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) TN Chapter […]

Hayes Earns Platinum With “Wanted”

Atlantic recording artist Hunter Hayes recently earned Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over […]

Songwriters Play Benefit For Daughter of Music Row Veteran

Nashville songwriters will perform a benefit for Ellie Taliaferro, the 4-year old daughter of music row veteran Mike Taliaferro […]

Americana Music Awards Signs Multi-Year Agreement With AXS TV

Beginning with this year’s ceremony September 12 at the Ryman Auditorium, AXS TV will give viewers an exclusive experience of the show […]

CRS Names Panel Moderators

Collectively, they will oversee and direct the bulk of the educational panels at CRS 2013 […]

Dave Stewart Film Premiere Draws Nashville Notables

Alison Krauss, Diane Birch, and Jessie Baylin appear on Stewart’s album recorded at Blackbird Studios […]

Apple Awarded $1B in Infringement Lawsuit

A federal jury in San Jose, California has sided with Apple in its patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, and awarded the tech company over $1 billion in damages […]

Steve Earle Signs Book Deal

Earle’s memoir set for release […]

Darius Rucker Releasing New Music

“True Believers” debuts as Rucker’s first single to Country radio from his upcoming 2013 album […]

GOP Convention Announces Entertainment Lineup

The 2012 Republican National Convention announced today (8/27) a long lineup of entertainment on hand for the event, including Randy Owen, 3 Doors Down, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more […]

“Brothers Of The Sun Tour” Wraps, Breaks Record

The Brothers of the Sun Tour, with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, ended its run this […]

Keith Urban Rumored For ‘Idol’ Spot

The latest spate of rumors has country guitar slinger Keith Urban joining the American Idol judges table, along with pop/hip-hop star Nicki Minaj […]

Tom T. Hall To Be Honored As BMI Icon

The BMI Icon award is given to songwriters who have had a “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers” […]

Bobby Karl Works the SOURCE Awards

Bobby Karl reports on the 10th annual SOURCE Awards and Banquet, held August 23 at the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville […]