Weekly Chart Report (7/5/2012)

This summer’s heat wave continues its grip on us just as Dierks Bentley’s “5-1-5-0″ continues holding CountryBreakout Chart’s No. 1 spot for the third […]

Two Old Hippies Fundraiser Features John Oates, Drake White and More

Two Old Hippies, Bedell Guitars and Little Kids Rock will host the inaugural “Celebration of Music” fundraiser on Wednesday, July 11, at Events on 3rd in Printers Alley […]

Weekly Register: Mid-Year Country Stats Shine

Sales from January to June are behind us, so it’s time to study. Six months does not make a year, and so we’re looking here for trends and big picture results […]

David Nail Suits Up For MLB All-Star Celeb Softball

David Nail will take the field in Kansas City as part of the Taco Bell All Star […]

Charlie Cook On Air: Andy Griffith

When I started in radio I worked 3 PM until 11 PM Monday through Saturday. I turned the radio station off at 11 PM and cleaned up the office […]

Fleming to be Featured as Next “Poet & Prophet”

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Kye Fleming will be featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s next installment of “Poets and Prophets” […]

Brooks Sets Release Date For Solo Album

The 12-song collection, nine of which Brooks co-wrote, was produced by Brooks with Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus co-producing the title track […]

Live On the Green Reveals 2012 Lineup

New Orleans musician Dr. John will perform season opening concert on September 6 […]

Photos: Paisley, Young Professionals, Casey Donahew Band

Paisley performs on White House lawn • BMI hosts Young Professionals breakfast • Casey Donahue Band visits ACM

Music Video Debuts Take Humorous Approach

Maggie Rose • Miss Willie Brown • Zac Brown Band

Weekly Register: Predicting An Up Year For Country

Happy 4th of July sales fans and welcome to this week’s half-year 2012 edition of the Weekly Register. Yes, we have passed the halfway mark for 2012 which makes the moment ripe for comparison and prognostication […]

Vassar Receives Distinguished Virginian Award

Rodeowave Entertainment artist and Virginia native Phil Vassar recently received the 2012 Distinguished Virginian Award from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters […]

Exile Preps Album Release and Single

The band Exile will release People Get Ready, its first new studio album in 15 years […]

Morris Artists Management Announces Promotions

Morris Artists Management, which directs the careers of Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Jake Owen and more, has announced the promotions of several staff members […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (7/05/12)

Kip Moore is a star. That is all you need to know this week […]

Austen Adams Joins Crownover, Blevins

Derek Crownover and Allen Blevins recently welcomed entertainment and intellectual property attorney Austen Adams […]

News From Rodney Crowell, Brad Paisley, Little Big Town

Rodney Crowell at the Nashville Library • CMA Songwriters Series in NY • Paisley and TBP tour overseas • July 4th recap

Gloriana Featured in CMT Exclusive Web Series

Gloriana is celebrating the release of its new album A Thousand Miles Left Behind with an online video series that launched […]

Hank Jr. Offering Free Downloads With New Widget

Hank Williams, Jr. will give fans free downloads of his new single, “That Ain’t Good,” from his July 10 album release […]

Artist Baby Boom

It’s a big news week for artists and their offspring […]

Worley and Friends Fundraiser In Murfreesboro

Worley has tapped fellow hit songwriters Walt Aldridge, Brett Jones and Jim “Moose” Brown […]

Ben Vaughn Exits EMI Music Publishing

It remains unofficial, but MusicRow has learned that EMI Music Publishing Nashville Executive VP/GM Ben Vaughn has exited the company […]

Actor and Singer Andy Griffith Dies

Beloved television actor and singer Andy Griffith passed away earlier today (7/3) at his home in Dare County, NC […]

Gwen Sebastian Partners With World Vision

Flying Island’s Gwen Sebastian is partnering with World Vision in an effort to raise awareness […]

Nashville Welcomes Country Throwdown Tour

The Country Throwdown Tour will rock The Woods Amphitheater At Fontanel in Nashville on Sunday (7/8) […]

Musical Chairs at Kobalt, Sony, and KP/Red Light

Stephanie Cox joins Kobalt Music • Cheri Cranford exits Sony Music Nashville • Kerri Edwards hires recent grad Jacoby Knott

From the Road (7/3/12)

Kix Brooks • Montgomery Gentry • Gary Allan

Summer NAMM In Nashville

Sat., July 14 is Public Day, when Summer NAMM opens its doors to the general public and music enthusiasts of all ages […]

Alan Jackson Supports Wildfire Relief at Denver Concert

Alan Jackson played Denver’s famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Thurs, June 28, and recognized […]

ICM Awards Partners With Ronald McDonald Charity

The 18th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards announces a partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville […]

Paisley to Join President and Military on Independence Day

The USO and President Obama are teaming up for the Fourth Annual “Salute To the Military” USO Concert on Wednesday, July 4 […]

Church Featured In Upcoming Specials

Eric Church and his music will be featured in upcoming specials from CMT and GAC […]

Mark Your Calendar (July 2012)

Single Releases • Album Releases • Industry Events

Nail to Release Digital EP

On July 17, MCA Nashville will release David Nail’s 1979, a digital-only three song EP […]

Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood Join ASCAP

In addition to their major success with Lady A, Kelley and Haywood have co-written numerous songs for various artists […]

Hunter Hayes Earns Gold; Plans Tour and TV Stops

Hunter Hayes has earned his first Gold certification from the RIAA for his current single […]

Signings: Brent Wesley, Josh Osborne

Songwriters Brent Wesley and Josh Osborne each ink new publishing agreements […]

AristoMedia Releases International Report

Highlights in the report include a recap the 2012 Global Events showcases, and a Q&A with AMA Executive Director Jed Hilly […]

Industry Ink (6/29/12)

Artist Growth wins O Music Award • CRS offers discount • BMLG partners with Hot Wheels • Dale Turner joins Radio Informer • SOLID’s Music Row Yard Sale • Dawn Delvo • [listen + connect] creative launches • Lucchese taps Jim Havey PR • WV Magic Design renames as DevDigital

Americana Music Festival & Conference Sets Performers

Nashville will host the 13th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference […]

Aaron Lewis Album Gets Release Date

Blaster Records has announced that Aaron Lewis upcoming album, The Road, will be released on […]

Songwriter and Painter Susanna Clark Passes Away

Songwriter and painter Susanna Clark, who passed away in her sleep at home on Tuesday night (6/26) or Wednesday morning (6/27) after a lengthy illness. She was 73 […]

Moore Partners with Cabela’s

Cabela’s, outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, has announced a multi-year endorsement and sponsorship of Valory Music Co. recording artist Justin Moore […]

McGraw and Curb Records Trial Postponed

A Nashville court has granted a request by Curb Records to postpone the upcoming breach of contract trial between the label and Tim McGraw […]

Weekly Chart Report (6/29/2012)

Nashville hit 105 degrees yesterday, breaking the previous record set in 1952, and Dierks Bentley’s “5-1-5-0” is just as hot […]

Jake Owen Films ‘Autobiographical’ Music Video for New Single

Jake Owen has released a music video for his latest single […]

Underwood’s “Blown Away” Promoted with New App

Sony Music Nashville partnered with augmented reality platform leader, Aurasma to launch a […]

MusicRowPics: Rob Baird Artist Visit

On Wednesday (6/27), Rob Baird visited MusicRow headquarters to share music with the staff […]

FTC Approves Sony Group Purchase of EMI Music Publishing

The pending sale of EMI Music Publishing to a group led by the Sony Corporation has been approved by the Federal Trade Commission […]

Charlie Cook On Air: See A Show

Unless you’re a big college football fan, you most likely agree that summer is the best time of the year […]