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

Songwriter Bob McDill to be Honored at ASCAP Awards

McDill penned titles including “Gone Country,” “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “Why Didn’t I Think of That,” “All the Good Ones Are Gone” […]

Arista Nashville Names New Regional Promo Rep

Halie Hampton has been named to the post of Manager, Regional Promotion for Arista Nashville, it was announced today […]

Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Accepting Online Entries

Pete Fisher and Kari Estrin created the songwriting contest to honor Chris Austin, a member of Reba McEntire’s band, recording artist and songwriter […]

ZBB’s Southern Ground Music & Food Festival Reveals Line Up

The event will descend on Nashville’s Lawn at Riverfront Park Sept. 21-22 […]

Snapshots (8/2/12)

Brian White & SB21 Music • Gloriana at Pepsi Billboard Summer Beats Concert Series • CMHOF Honors Kye Fleming

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 […]