Hayes released his self-titled debut in fall 2011, and entered the history books as the only country artist to play every instrument, write or co-write every song, and co-produce on a debut album. He is currently supporting Carrie Underwood on the Blown Away Tour […]
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If the eclectic musical talent and food wasn’t enough to lure attendees to Nashville’s Riverfront Park for the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival, perhaps the beautiful weekend weather was […]
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Jason Aldean has named the date and location of his seventh annual “Concert for the Cure,” to benefit local affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure […]
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The Country Radio Seminar 2013 agenda will offer attendees lessons from even more industry experts, through a new daily featured speaker initiative […]
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Brantley Gilbert will set out on his first headlining tour, titled The Hell on Wheels Tour with special guests Uncle Kracker, Brian Davis, and labelmate Greg Bates […]
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A selection of Nashville’s hit songwriters will come together at Lucy’s Country Cafe on Wednesday, Oct. 3 during Bobby Pinson’s weekly “Sing For Your Supper” show […]
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Lucchese store opening includes guests Love and Theft and Jared Followill • Easton Corbin plays ‘Good Morning America’ • The Mavericks visit the Academy of Country Music
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Within hours of the European Commission’s approval of Universal Music Group’s acquisition of EMI, the Federal Trade Commission has approved the deal in the United States […]
The International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass Week, Sept. 24-30, will get an exciting early start when The Travelin’ McCourys and Friends host a free show […]
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As you read this the National Association of Broadcasters/Radio Advertising Bureau meeting in Dallas is wrapping up. I am writing this before the conference starts […]
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The Hot Seat, a Nashville-based media company specializing in national broadcast marketing tours, has announced a venture into original broadcast content with TuneIn […]
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With the Museum since 2001, Wright will continue to handle publicity campaigns for the organization’s educational, fundraising and marketing activities […]
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Big Machine will become the first record company to directly participate, along with its artists, in Entercom’s terrestrial broadcast radio revenues […]
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The group’s launch event was held at the HoF last night (9/18) and offered performances by Eric Paslay and Edens Edge as well as dance-friendly mashup country tunes spun by DeeJay Silver […]
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Newly announced headliner John Mayer will join Sheryl Crow, Gregg Allman, and Zac Brown Band both nights. Alan Jackson will play exclusively on Friday evening, and Dwight Yoakam will play exclusively on Saturday […]
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Little Big Town’s Tornado easily blows onto the top spot of the country album charts this week with scans of almost 113k according to Nielsen Soundscan. Artistically, Tornado may be the vocal quartet’s very best work since its remarkable 2008 Equity Records outing, The Road To Here.
Kellie Pickler will continue her support in the fight against breast cancer by flipping the switch on The Grand Ole Opry barn backdrop for the fourth annual “Opry Goes Pink” […]
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Dustin Lynch will share some of his experiences from higher education as well as perform music from his debut album at a reception for “CMT Empowering Education,” this Wed., Sept 19 […]
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Underwood “Blows Away” Arena
/by Sherod RobertsonCarrie Underwood brought The Blown Away Tour to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last night (Sun., Sept. 24) touching down […]
Hunter Hayes Presents WMN With Plaque
/by FreemanHayes released his self-titled debut in fall 2011, and entered the history books as the only country artist to play every instrument, write or co-write every song, and co-produce on a debut album. He is currently supporting Carrie Underwood on the Blown Away Tour […]
Southern Ground Takes Nashville
/by Eric T. ParkerIf the eclectic musical talent and food wasn’t enough to lure attendees to Nashville’s Riverfront Park for the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival, perhaps the beautiful weekend weather was […]
Aldean Announces “Concert For the Cure”
/by FreemanJason Aldean has named the date and location of his seventh annual “Concert for the Cure,” to benefit local affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure […]
Loretta Lynn’s 50 Years With Opry; Waylon Jennings’ Last Recordings
/by Sarah SkatesTomorrow brings special Opry show and Jennings’ final project […]
CRS Previews 2013 Agenda
/by FreemanThe Country Radio Seminar 2013 agenda will offer attendees lessons from even more industry experts, through a new daily featured speaker initiative […]
Legislation Seeks To Lower Online Radio Royalty Rates
/by Sarah SkatesUnder the Internet Radio Fairness Act, a panel of federal judges would set rates […]
Hall of Fame Breaks Summer Attendance Record
/by FreemanThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has set a new record for summer attendance, museum officials revealed today […]
Singles Only Hosts Oktoberfest Benefit
/by Caitlin RantalaSingles Only will host A Night of Hits Oktoberfest, a songwriter benefit at 3rd & Lindsley […]
Brantley Gilbert Launches Headlining Tour
/by Eric T. ParkerBrantley Gilbert will set out on his first headlining tour, titled The Hell on Wheels Tour with special guests Uncle Kracker, Brian Davis, and labelmate Greg Bates […]
Snapshots (9/24/12)
/by FreemanKings of Leon named Music City Ambassadors • Gloriana visits ASCAP • Sarah Darling performs on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’
Songwriters to Play Benefit Show at Lucy’s Country Cafe
/by FreemanA selection of Nashville’s hit songwriters will come together at Lucy’s Country Cafe on Wednesday, Oct. 3 during Bobby Pinson’s weekly “Sing For Your Supper” show […]
Toby Keith Releases Track Listing and Cover Art
/by Eric T. ParkerToby Keith has unveiled the track listing for his upcoming Oct. 30 album titled, Hope On The Rocks […]
Lauren Alaina Kicks Off “Inch-by-Inch” Tour
/by Caitlin RantalaLauren Alaina is heading out on her Inch-By-Inch Tour in support of her current […]
Artist Snapshots (9/21/12)
/by FreemanLucchese store opening includes guests Love and Theft and Jared Followill • Easton Corbin plays ‘Good Morning America’ • The Mavericks visit the Academy of Country Music
Charlie Daniels to Host Veterans Benefit
/by Eric T. ParkerCharlie Daniels, along with his wife Hazel, will host the Charlie Daniels Scholarships for Heroes charity event benefiting Sentinels of Freedom […]
FTC Approves UMG Acquisition of EMI
/by FreemanWithin hours of the European Commission’s approval of Universal Music Group’s acquisition of EMI, the Federal Trade Commission has approved the deal in the United States […]
Nashville Gears Up for World of Bluegrass Week
/by FreemanThe International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass Week, Sept. 24-30, will get an exciting early start when The Travelin’ McCourys and Friends host a free show […]
Snapshots: CMT Empowering Education, Songposium at The Bluebird
/by Sarah SkatesDustin Lynch kicks off CMT Empowering Education initiative • NSAI hosts writers’ round during Songposium
Paisley Gets in the “Southern Comfort Zone”
/by MichelleBrad Paisley shipped his new single, “Southern Comfort Zone,” to country radio last night (9/20) and revealed the release date for his new album […]
Swift to Pre-Release “Red” Tracks
/by Caitlin RantalaIn advance of Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated new album Red, a new track from the Big Machine Records album will be available for purchase […]
SoundLand Festival Postponed
/by FreemanOriginally slated for Oct. 6, SoundLand’s indie rock friendly lineup included My Morning Jacket, Young the Giant, Divine Fits and more […]
European Commission Approves Universal’s Takeover of EMI
/by Eric T. ParkerThe executive arm of the European Union has approved a pared down takeover […]
Weekly Chart Report (9/21/12)
/by FreemanSony Music keeps up the No. 1 streak this week, with Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away” succeeding Miranda Lambert’s “Fastest Girl in Town” […]
Charlie Cook On Air: NAB-RAB
/by contributorAs you read this the National Association of Broadcasters/Radio Advertising Bureau meeting in Dallas is wrapping up. I am writing this before the conference starts […]
The Producer’s Chair: Dann Huff
/by contributorDon’t miss Huff’s return to The Producer’s Chair for the 7th Anniversary on Mon., Oct. 1 […]
ACM Honors Adds Performers
/by Caitlin RantalaPreviously announced performers include Clint Black, Luke Bryan, Rodney Crowell, Randy Houser, Ashley Monroe, Kellie Pickler and Dailey & Vincent […]
Kimberly Schlapman Cooks Up Show on GAC
/by Eric T. ParkerKimberly Schlapman, of the band Little Big Town, will debut a new program on GAC, produced by Al Roker Entertainment […]
‘Full Moon Full Life’ Benefit Concert Features Jessi Colter, Jamey Johnson
/by FreemanProceeds from the event benefit pancreatic cancer research at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and Johns Hopkins Medicine […]
BMI 2012 Fiscal Report
/by Sarah SkatesBMI has reported $898.8 million in revenues, and will distribute $749.8 million in royalties […]
MusicRowPics: Scarletta Artist Visit
/by Caitlin RantalaScarletta visited MusicRow headquarters yesterday (9/19) to share some of their music. The trio, who […]
The Hot Seat Aligns With TuneIn
/by Eric T. ParkerThe Hot Seat, a Nashville-based media company specializing in national broadcast marketing tours, has announced a venture into original broadcast content with TuneIn […]
Hall of Fame Promotes Tina Wright
/by FreemanWith the Museum since 2001, Wright will continue to handle publicity campaigns for the organization’s educational, fundraising and marketing activities […]
Curb Records Offering Cracker Barrel Exclusives
/by FreemanAmong the albums are recordings by LeAnn Rimes, Tim McGraw, Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, The Judds and Wayne Newton […]
BMLG To Share in Entercom’s Broadcast Royalties
/by Sarah SkatesBig Machine will become the first record company to directly participate, along with its artists, in Entercom’s terrestrial broadcast radio revenues […]
AEG For Sale
/by Sarah SkatesAEG’s holdings include concert promotion, venues, festivals, sports teams and more […]
Hall of Fame Launches Troubadour Society Membership Group
/by FreemanThe group’s launch event was held at the HoF last night (9/18) and offered performances by Eric Paslay and Edens Edge as well as dance-friendly mashup country tunes spun by DeeJay Silver […]
‘Tie One On Tour’ Combines Pardi, Ballard and Miss Willie Brown
/by Caitlin RantalaCapitol Records Nashville artist Jon Pardi and Warner Bros. Records’ Frankie Ballard have teamed up for the […]
AmericanaFest Celebrates Successful Year, Announces 2013 Dates
/by FreemanFollowing its most successful year to date, the 2013 Americana Music Association Festival and Conference will be held […]
Southern Ground Music & Food Festival Descends on Nashville
/by Eric T. ParkerNewly announced headliner John Mayer will join Sheryl Crow, Gregg Allman, and Zac Brown Band both nights. Alan Jackson will play exclusively on Friday evening, and Dwight Yoakam will play exclusively on Saturday […]
Little Big Town Scores Career-High Debut
/by Sarah SkatesCapitol Records Nashville’s Little Big Town tops today’s Soundscan album chart […]
No. 1 Party: Luke Bryan’s “Boom Boom” Song
/by Sherod RobertsonLuke Bryan celebrated his latest No. 1 song “Drunk on You” on Sept. 17 at the CMA offices on […]
Weekly Register: ‘Tornado’ Triumphs While YTD Sales Dip
/by bossrossLittle Big Town’s Tornado easily blows onto the top spot of the country album charts this week with scans of almost 113k according to Nielsen Soundscan. Artistically, Tornado may be the vocal quartet’s very best work since its remarkable 2008 Equity Records outing, The Road To Here.
Average Joes Management Announces Promotion
/by Caitlin RantalaPresident of Average Joes Management Ken Madson has announced the promotion of 20 year music industry veteran […]
Kellie Pickler to Join “Opry Goes Pink” Event
/by Eric T. ParkerKellie Pickler will continue her support in the fight against breast cancer by flipping the switch on The Grand Ole Opry barn backdrop for the fourth annual “Opry Goes Pink” […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (9/19/12)
/by Robert K OermannNew single reviews from Kenny Chesney, Lonestar, The Civil Wars, Little Big Town and more […]
Industry Pics: David Lee, Matt Rovey, SOLID
/by Sarah SkatesDavid Lee inks with Ten Ten • SOLID’s Habitat Build • Matt Rovey wins CCMA Award
Industry Ink Tuesday
/by Sarah SkatesNews from Belmont, a new entertainment attorney, publishing companies, and more […]
Dustin Lynch To Perform For “CMT Empowering Education”
/by Eric T. ParkerDustin Lynch will share some of his experiences from higher education as well as perform music from his debut album at a reception for “CMT Empowering Education,” this Wed., Sept 19 […]
First Performer Added to “Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!”
/by Caitlin RantalaThe annual musical event takes place for the first time at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN on Wednesday, Dec. 5 […]