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Wanda Jackson’s career revival continues with an upcoming project produced by Justin Townes Earle. Coming Oct. 9 via Sugar Hill Records, Unfinished Business will be the rockabilly queen’s 31st studio album. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone Jackson said, “From day one I really liked Justin’s idea to take me back to my roots and […]
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Tiffany Houghton paid MusicRow headquarters a visit yesterday (7/11). The eighteen-year-old, Dallas, TX native is no stranger to performing, previously […]
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Country music’s marketing and sales universe is rapidly evolving. Fast-moving digital influences are sending shock waves across tried and true methods—sometimes causing surprises, and sometimes confirming ultimate truths. […]
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Zac Brown Band released its new album Uncaged yesterday (7/10) via Atlantic/Southern Ground. Fans also have the opportunity to stream Uncaged in its entirety on Spotify […]
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“After MidNite” host Blair Garner is heading out for his summer vacation this week (July 10-16) and has recruited a handful of celebrities to host the show in his absence […]
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Capitol Records quartet Little Big Town has used its creative talents to write and record the the promotional campaign and theme song to ABC’s new show Good Afternoon America […]
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Thompson Square • Carrie Underwood • Lady Antebellum • Trace Adkins • Clint Black • HootFest in Nashville • Sarah Darling • Jo Dee Messina • Angie Johnson
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Charlie Cook On Air: When Songs Push Boundaries
/by contributorFrom “Toes” to “Truck Yeah” hit songs test radio limits […]
Benken Exits Quarterback Records, Announces New Venture
/by FreemanBenken and his business partner, Scott Partridge, will open Big Star Cigar in Mt. Juliet on Sept. 1 […]
New Wanda Jackson Album Produced by Justin Townes Earle
/by Sarah SkatesWanda Jackson’s career revival continues with an upcoming project produced by Justin Townes Earle. Coming Oct. 9 via Sugar Hill Records, Unfinished Business will be the rockabilly queen’s 31st studio album. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone Jackson said, “From day one I really liked Justin’s idea to take me back to my roots and […]
Leadership Music Dale Franklin Award Honorees Revealed
/by FreemanThree of music’s greats will be honored as recipients of the 2012 Leadership Music Dale Franklin Award […]
MusicRowPics: Tiffany Houghton
/by Caitlin RantalaTiffany Houghton paid MusicRow headquarters a visit yesterday (7/11). The eighteen-year-old, Dallas, TX native is no stranger to performing, previously […]
The Scorchers’ Perry Baggs Passes
/by Sarah SkatesPerry Baggs, the longtime drummer for Nashville cowpunk crusaders Jason and the Scorchers, has died […]
Composer Richard Sherman to Speak at Belmont
/by Eric T. ParkerComposer of works from Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book and more will speak at Belmont University today (7/12) […]
Teen Choice Award Country Nominees
/by Sarah SkatesBlake Shelton, Lady Antebellum, Eli Young Band and Taylor Swift scored nominations in all-genre categories […]
“Nashville” to Hold Open Casting Call
/by Caitlin RantalaABC is looking to cast extras for its new series, Nashville, scheduled to premiere this fall. An open casting call will be held this […]
Marlee Scott at NASCAR’s The Glen Race Weekend
/by MichelleMarlee Scott is making multiple appearances at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at The Glen race weekend, which runs Aug. 9-12 in Watkins Glen, New York.
Hosts Announced For 23rd IBMA Awards
/by Eric T. ParkerNominations for the IBMA Awards will be announced next month at a Loveless Barn press conference […]
Industry Ink (7/12/12)
/by FreemanJosh Turner surprised on Good Morning America • BuzzMedia acquires Spin • KCA inks Crowell • Strange Arrange competition remixes the hits
HarperCollins Publishers Acquires Thomas Nelson
/by Caitlin RantalaYesterday (7/11), HarperCollins Publishers announced it has closed on the acquisition of Thomas Nelson, a leading trade publisher of […]
BMLG Adds Three Staffers
/by Sarah SkatesChristine Drexel, Meg Gregg and Lara Lane are on board the Big Machine […]
Chesney to Appear on ESPY Awards, Leno
/by FreemanKenny Chesney is still riding a wave of sales success with his new album Welcome to the Fishbowl in the No. 1 spot […]
Industry Updates (7/11/12)
/by FreemanLove and Theft • Eli Young Band • Muhlenburg Co. guitarists at HoF • One Night Rodeo
Jana Kramer To Perform on The Tonight Show
/by Eric T. ParkerJana Kramer will perform her lead single, “Why Ya Wanna,” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno this evening (7/11) […]
Weekly Register: Is The Mighty MP3 Rebalancing Radio Power?
/by bossrossCountry music’s marketing and sales universe is rapidly evolving. Fast-moving digital influences are sending shock waves across tried and true methods—sometimes causing surprises, and sometimes confirming ultimate truths. […]
Spotify Streams ZBB’s “Uncaged,” Offers Exclusive Content
/by Caitlin RantalaZac Brown Band released its new album Uncaged yesterday (7/10) via Atlantic/Southern Ground. Fans also have the opportunity to stream Uncaged in its entirety on Spotify […]
Sony/ATV Acquisition of EMI Music Publishing Leads To Reorganization
/by Sarah SkatesThe nationwide reorganization affected several Nashville staffers yesterday […]
Miranda Lambert’s Vocal Rest Extended
/by Eric T. ParkerMiranda Lambert’s physician is keeping her on vocal rest for another week, extending appearance cancellations […]
ACM Pledges $2.5 Million to HoF Capital Campaign
/by FreemanIncluded in the Hall of Fame’s expansion will be the ACM Contemporary Gallery, which will investigate modern trends in country music […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (7/11/12)
/by Robert K OermannCountry music comes in all kinds of styles this week […]
Signing and Hiring News
/by Sarah SkatesDanielle Peck inks with Webster for publicity • WAR promo team seeks coordinator
Greg Bates Releases Digital EP
/by FreemanRepublic Nashville’s Greg Bates released his self-titled EP on iTunes today (7/10) […]
Snapshots (7/10/12)
/by Caitlin RantalaBucky Covington • Billy Dean • Shawna Russell
Publishing Ink (7/10/12)
/by Eric T. Parkerpeermusic Signs Songwriter Michael Tyler • Artist/Writer Pete Best Renews Contract
NSAI Names Miller President
/by FreemanLee Thomas Miller has been named the new President of Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), succeeding Steve Bogard […]
Artist Updates (7/10/12)
/by FreemanTim McGraw • Carrie Underwood • Lee Brice • Keith Urban • Earl Dibbles, Jr.
Brantley Gilbert Sets Headlining Dates
/by Sarah SkatesNews comes on heels of his second consecutive Gold-certified single […]
Creative Nation Announces Partnership With Pulse Recording
/by Eric T. ParkerCreative Nation has announced the formation of an exclusive partnership between […]
Photos: Erik Dylan Signing, NSAI in D.C.
/by Sarah SkatesErik Dylan inks with Warner/Chappell and Cornman • NSAI continues fight for intellectual property rights
CRS “Crazy Days” Promotion Selling Quickly
/by FreemanTime is running out to take advantage of the CRS 2013 “Crazy Days of Summer” promotion going on through July 31 […]
GAC’s Backstory: Kenny Chesney Airs Thursday
/by Eric T. ParkerKenny Chesney will appear on GAC’s Backstory with interviews from close friends including […]
Farm Aid Music & Food Festival Returns to PA
/by Caitlin RantalaFarm Aid announced today that its annual benefit concert will return to Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 22 at […]
Celebrities to Guest Host “After MidNite”
/by Freeman“After MidNite” host Blair Garner is heading out for his summer vacation this week (July 10-16) and has recruited a handful of celebrities to host the show in his absence […]
Scott Stem Exits CMA
/by Sarah SkatesThe industry vet was with the organization for a decade […]
iHeartRadio Festival Reveals Superstar Line Up
/by Sarah SkatesPerformers include Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert and many more […]
Pistol Annies “Takin’ Pills” In New Video
/by FreemanThe Pistol Annies (Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley) make a point of celebrating some of their vices […]
Little Big Town Writes and Records TV Show Theme
/by FreemanCapitol Records quartet Little Big Town has used its creative talents to write and record the the promotional campaign and theme song to ABC’s new show Good Afternoon America […]
Morgan Announces Guest Stars For Charity Event
/by Caitlin RantalaCraig Morgan recently announced the first round of performers and motocross riders for Craig Morgan’s 6th Annual Charity weekend event […]
Hank Jr. Prepares New Album Release
/by Eric T. ParkerOld School, New Rules (Blaster Entertainment/Bocephus Records) hits stores Tuesday, July 10 […]
Americana Summer Celebration Adds Songwriter Session
/by Sarah SkatesPlus Johnny Cash Music Festival Returns • Don Williams Touring Behind New Album
From the Road (7/09/12)
/by FreemanBilly Currington • Tyler Farr • Heidi Newfield
RFD-TV Celebrates Larry’s Country Diner; Debuts Joey+Rory Show
/by Eric T. ParkerRFD-TV serves the needs and interests of rural America with programming […]
Rhonda Vincent Plans Gospel Album
/by FreemanSunday Mornin’ Singin’ Live!, next Tuesday, July 10 at all retailers […]
Artist Updates (7/6/12)
/by FreemanThompson Square • Carrie Underwood • Lady Antebellum • Trace Adkins • Clint Black • HootFest in Nashville • Sarah Darling • Jo Dee Messina • Angie Johnson
Signings: Tora Fisher, Josh Kerr
/by Caitlin RantalaTora Fisher signs with Chris Keaton, preps album • Josh Kerr joins with Black River
Photo Friday (7/6/12)
/by MichelleJerrod Niemann visits the Academy of Country Music • Earl Klugh performs at CMHOF • Steel Magnolia meets GA Governor Roy Barnes
Creative Nation and Preston Taylor Ministries Partner For Benefit
/by Eric T. ParkerThe evening will begin at 6 pm with performances by songwriters Luke Laird, Rhett Akins, Dave Berg, Ashley Gorley, Ann Marie, Danny Myrick […]