Country YTD album sales are up 5.8% this year, which compares nicely with the industry overall which is sporting a not-so-pretty deficit of -2.9%. Could country’s energetic showing be connected with a change in the speed which songs travel up and down the format’s radio charts?
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New hire at BubbleUp • Bluebird 30th Anniversary celebrations • Ryan Griffin inks publishing agreement • ASCAP’s new mobile app • The Last Ride screening in New York • Laura Nyro tribute concert • IBMA Registration open
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Harnen will continue his leadership role at Republic Nashville, but add executive leadership over all the BMLG imprints including Big Machine Records and the Valory Music Co […]
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Honor recognizes outstanding achievement by a U.S.-based artist who contributes to the awareness and development of Country Music outside the United States […]
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Songwriting and publishing power couple Luke and Beth Laird have announced the grand opening of their publishing and management company Creative Nation […]
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Mark D. Sanders Poets And Prophets • ASCAP Showcase • Production Music Association • AES Lifetime Achievement Awards • Don Schlitz • Andrew Kautz • Chuck Ainlay • O’Shea inks with Jim Morey • Vevo
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In case anyone forgot about country music, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives reminded us the sound can still twang and the costumes can still shimmer […]
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Weekly Register: Are Faster Radio Charts Speeding Country Sales?
/by bossrossCountry YTD album sales are up 5.8% this year, which compares nicely with the industry overall which is sporting a not-so-pretty deficit of -2.9%. Could country’s energetic showing be connected with a change in the speed which songs travel up and down the format’s radio charts?
Colt Ford Releasing New Music
/by Eric T. ParkerAverage Joes Entertainment artist Colt Ford releases new single, plans forthcoming album […]
Actress/Singer Lucy Hale Recording Country Album
/by Freeman“Pretty Little Liars” star signs with Hollywood Records […]
Southern Ground Builds Promo Team With Solima, RPME
/by Sarah SkatesSouthern Ground Artists/Atlantic Records is building an in-house promo team which will work in conjunction with rpmentertainment […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (6/13/12)
/by Robert K OermannSome weeks, everything is completely obvious. […]
CMA Music Festival By The Numbers
/by Sarah SkatesFrom $6.1 million (donated to music education over the years) to four (number of times the event has won festival of the year) […]
Edens Edge Celebrates Debut Album Release
/by FreemanBig Machine Records trio Edens Edge is releasing its self-titled debut album today (6/12) […]
Pickler, Wynnona Score Brand Partnerships
/by FreemanKellie Pickler and Wynonna Judd align with new product campaigns for summer 2012 […]
BMI, Radio Industry Reach Settlement
/by Sarah SkatesAgreement with the RMLC lowers the fees the U.S. commercial radio industry pays to the performing rights organization […]
Kacey Musgraves to Open for Lady Antebellum in Europe
/by Eric T. ParkerUniversal Music Group Nashville recording artist Kacey Musgraves is scheduled to open for Lady Antebellum in […]
Industry Ink (6/12/12)
/by FreemanNew hire at BubbleUp • Bluebird 30th Anniversary celebrations • Ryan Griffin inks publishing agreement • ASCAP’s new mobile app • The Last Ride screening in New York • Laura Nyro tribute concert • IBMA Registration open
Josh Turner’s “Punching Bag” Out Today
/by Sarah SkatesJosh Turner’s fifth studio album, Punching Bag, was released today by longtime label MCA Nashville […]
Digitial Inititives Are Key Part of CMA Music Fest
/by Sarah SkatesCMA’s total aggregate digital audience now totals over 1.4 million fans […]
Belmont Students Gain Experiential Education on ‘Happy Together Tour’
/by Eric T. ParkerAs we reported in May, ten Belmont students have joined professor and legendary musician Mark Volman, a founding member of The Turtles […]
Fallon’s “Pants” Cover Music Row
/by FreemanWarner Music Nashville is releasing comedian/TV host Jimmy Fallon’s Blow Your Pants Off today (6/12) […]
Nashville Symphony Awarded For Adventurous Programming
/by FreemanHonor acknowledges orchestras that challenge audiences, build repertoire and increase interest in the music of our time […]
Music City at Bonnaroo
/by Sarah SkatesLionel Richie made a surprise appearance with Kenny Rogers • BMI hosted performances by Wild Cub, Fly Golden Eagle, and By Lightning
Harnen Appointed BMLG Executive VP
/by FreemanHarnen will continue his leadership role at Republic Nashville, but add executive leadership over all the BMLG imprints including Big Machine Records and the Valory Music Co […]
CMA Music Festival Attendance Up 9.2 Percent
/by Sarah SkatesCMA Music Festival set a new attendance record in 2012 with daily attendance topping 71,000 fans […]
Brad Paisley Presented With CMA’s International Artist Achievement Award
/by Eric T. ParkerHonor recognizes outstanding achievement by a U.S.-based artist who contributes to the awareness and development of Country Music outside the United States […]
CMA Fest Fun: BMI Tailgate, HGTV Lodge, Ice Cream For Rocketown
/by Sarah SkatesPhotos of Rodney Atkins, The Peach Pickers, Rhonda Vincent, Jason Crabb and more […]
Chesney Featured in ESPN SportsCenter Commercial
/by Freeman“This is SportsCenter” commercial debuts today […]
Les Paul Auction Draws Nearly $5 Million
/by Sherod RobertsonJulien’s Auctions and the Les Paul Foundation partnered for an auction of instruments, equipment, and artifacts owned by […]
Bobby Karl Works CMA Music Festival (Part 3)
/by Bobby KarlMorning drizzle and showers cooled the temperature, but also thinned the crowds downtown on Sunday afternoon […]
Creative Nation Announces Grand Opening, First Signing
/by FreemanSongwriting and publishing power couple Luke and Beth Laird have announced the grand opening of their publishing and management company Creative Nation […]
Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man” Remixed
/by FreemanDave Audé remixes of “Stand By Your Man” coincide with Wynette’s 70th birthday […]
Craig Morgan Appears on Travel Channel, Supports USO
/by Eric T. ParkerCraig Morgan will appear on Travel Channel’s new series Hotel Impossible; performing for Jack Daniels’ “Toast to the Troops” campaign
Rocker Bob Welch Passes
/by Robert K OermannNashville-resident rock star Bob Welch, 65, died last week of a self-inflicted gunshot wound […]
Bobby Karl Works CMA Music Festival (Part 2)
/by Bobby KarlMusicRow’s intrepid reporter soldiers through Friday and Saturday at the fest […]
New Officers Elected to NaSHOF Board
/by FreemanNashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Pat Alger and songwriting community supporter Mike Dye have been elected to officer positions […]
Band Perry Working With Rubin On New Album
/by FreemanRubin has worked with everyone from the Dixie Chicks to Jay-Z as well as producing Johnny Cash’s acclaimed late period American Recordings albums […]
Artist Snapshots (6/08/12)
/by FreemanLittle Big Town plays for Super Fans at SiriusXM • Scotty McCreery graduates from high school • Lonestar welcomes fan club members
Photos: CMA Music Fest Week Benefits
/by FreemanDarius & Friends concert for St. Jude • Country Weekly Kick-Off Party for Musicians on Call
CMA Music Festival Sells Out For 3rd Consecutive Year
/by Eric T. ParkerAdditional seats may be freed up and made available for purchase […]
Summer NAMM Coming in July
/by FreemanThe National Association of Music Merchants will host the 2012 Summer NAMM Show at the Nashville Convention Center July 12-14, 2012 […]
Bluebird Commences 30th Anniversary Celebration
/by FreemanThe Bluebird Cafe is currently celebrating its 30th Anniversary and got the event underway with a series of special showcases […]
Industry Ink Friday (6/8)
/by Sarah SkatesMark D. Sanders Poets And Prophets • ASCAP Showcase • Production Music Association • AES Lifetime Achievement Awards • Don Schlitz • Andrew Kautz • Chuck Ainlay • O’Shea inks with Jim Morey • Vevo
Bobby Karl Works CMA Music Festival (Part 1)
/by Bobby KarlAll eyes are on LP Field. By day, the tens of thousands of CMA Fest attendees scatter throughout the city […]
Nashville Stars Featured in Full Length Films
/by Eric T. ParkerNaomi Judd to star in Hallmark Channel Original Movie • Tracy Lawrence announces first acting role
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
/by FreemanBeer drinkers: what if you had to count up the number of beers you’ve consumed since you were a young adult? […]
Music Row Country Club To Host Open House
/by Sherod RobertsonThe Music Row Country Club is hosting an Open House on Mon., June 11th 4:00 pm–7:00 pm providing […]
Underwood Cheers 15th Chart-Topper
/by Sarah SkatesThe star celebrated with her label team and her favorite cupcakes […]
Weekly Chart Report (6/7/2012)
/by FreemanIt’s CMA Music Festival week in Nashville, and the town is buzzing with activity […]
Charlie Cook On Air: The Power Of Country, Pt. 2
/by contributorLast week I took at look at the brand new CMA study as part of their Power of Country initiative […]
Stuart’s Late Night Jam Shimmers
/by Eric T. ParkerIn case anyone forgot about country music, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives reminded us the sound can still twang and the costumes can still shimmer […]
Fest Week Photos: Tom-Leis, Walk of Fame, Regions Bank
/by Sarah SkatesRegions rides in the parade • Tom-Leis signing • Walk of Fame inductions
Bonnaroo Takes Over Manchester
/by FreemanIt’s a huge music weekend in Middle Tennessee by any measure […]
Guitars of the Stars Auction; Events Fight Cystic Fibrosis
/by Sarah SkatesCMA Fest week includes A Concert For Cystic Fibrosis, Country Beach Party, and Guitars of the Stars Auction […]
Big Tour Milestones For Aldean, Lady A
/by Sarah SkatesJason Aldean sells out his first stadium • Lady A has the biggest selling night of its tour
Bobby Karl Works The CMT Music Awards
/by Bobby KarlThe 2012 CMT Awards totally smoked the other country awards shows in two departments, audience enthusiasm and quality of music […]