Lee Ann Womack Covers McCartney, Collaborates With Crowell


Lee Ann Womack is recording a cover of Wings’ “Let ‘Em In,” written by Sir Paul McCartney […]

Cleaver Named President of Avenue Bank

Kent Cleaver, a founding officer of Avenue Bank, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer […]

Tyler Farr Headed For Opry Debut

He will perform debut single “Hot Mess” […]

Weekly Chart Report (4/27/12)

You know you’ve had a pretty big hit when you can shed a few spins and stay at No. 1 […]

Charlie Cook On Air: Chrysler and Advertising

Newsflash: Advertising works! […]

Bonnie Raitt To Receive Americana Lifetime Achievement Award

Bonnie Raitt has been chosen by the Americana Music Association to receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award […]

Lambert Brings Pistol Annies On Tour

Pistol Annies are scheduled to perform on Miranda Lambert’s On Fire tour beginning April 26 […]

Chief Compensation—Salaries Are Just The Starting Point

Ever wonder about the earnings of the chiefs at the big media conglomerates? […]

George Jones Cancels Concert Dates

Country Music Hall of Fame member George Jones has postponed his concert performances through May 20 […]

April/May ’12—On the Cover: Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton, the reigning ACM and CMA Male Vocalist of the Year recently celebrated three Grammy nominations and No. 1 hits with “Drink On It,” “God Gave Me You” and “Honey Bee.” All three singles are […]

Nielsen to Host Webinar For CMA Members Today

The report includes a look at the year 2011 in Country music and a recap of Q1 2012 […]

Bobby Karl Works NaFF’s World Premiere of the Hank Cochran Documentary

I make a point of supporting the Nashville Film Festival […]

Photos: WO Smith Benefit; CMHoF Words And Music Night

Billy Currington, Phil Vassar and Ronnie Milsap at The Wildhorse • Diamond Rio at The Hall

Old Crow Medicine Show Celebrates Gold

Nettwerk Records and Nashville’s Old Crow Medicine Show recently celebrated Gold certification of the group’s breakout single “Wagon Wheel,” for sales surpassing 500,000 units […]

ASCAP Licenses Rhapsody; Presents Combustion Writers in Chicago

News from ASCAP this morning includes a new licensing agreement with Rhapsody, and a concert in Chicago by Combustion Music writers […]

Industry Ink (4/26/12)

New performers added to BamaJam 2012 lineup • Render Records announces new signing • NaFF Top Prizes named • The MWS Group signs new songwriter

Laurissa Ryan To Exit CMT

Sr. Director of Talent will pursue other opportunities after 13-year run […]

MusicRowPics: Jon Pardi Artist Visit

Yesterday (4/24) Capitol Records Nashville artist Jon Pardi stopped by MusicRow headquarters to visit with the staff and play a few songs […]

“Tuskegee” Stays At No. 1

Lionel Richie’s Tuskegee is hanging tight at No. 1 on the all-genre chart for the second consecutive week […]

peermusic Adds Shaun Ames to Roster

peermusic has announced the signing of Shaun Ames, founding member of the Sony/RCA recording group, Bush Hawg […]

Montgomery Gentry Teams Up with Tim Gunn

ABC’s The Revolution made a visit to Nashville in early April to tape an upcoming episode featuring the sights and sounds of Music City. During their visit […]

Jana Kramer Makes Opry Debut, Plans Album Release

MusicRow Feb/Mar cover girl, Jana Kramer made her Grand Ole Opry debut April 13, performing “I Hope It Rains,” and her first single “Why Ya Wanna” […]

St. Jude Country Music Marathon Runs Through Nashville on Saturday

The weekend events will officially commence with the free Health and Fitness Expo 4/26-27 at the Nashville Convention Center […]

Nashville Songwriters Festival Coming in June

More than 400 emerging songwriters will take the stage at establishments on Demonbreun […]

Brad Paisley Appears on South Park Tonight

Brad Paisley was invited to the South Park Studios in California this past weekend to be a part of an upcoming episode […]

Zac Brown Announces New Album, Introduces New Member

The Zac Brown Band has returned to the studio to work on its forthcoming album Uncaged […]

Toby Keith Celebrates a Decade of USO Tours

Toby Keith is celebrating 10 years of working with the USO and touring the world to support US troops and their families […]

2012 “Best Lawyers” List Released

The guide is based on peer review […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (4/25/12)

This is the time to shine for Lee Brice. As a singer, songwriter and record maker, he is firing on all eight cylinders […]

Musicians Corner Begins Season With Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Musicians Corner will kick off its third season on Sat., May 5 with a beer & wine garden and Cinco de Mayo celebration […]

Apartment Complex Coming To Music Row/Belmont Area

Construction will begin this summer on an apartment complex […]

Marty Stuart’s New Album Hits Stores Today

Grammy winner Marty Stuart has released Nashville, Volume 1: Tear the Woodpile Down, his third album for Sugar Hill Records […]

CMT to Present Big New Music Weekend

Beginning Friday, April 27 at 6 a.m. ET/PT., CMT Big New Music Weekend, will unveil 12 brand new country music videos, paired alongside some of the biggest recent hits […]

Radio News (4/24/12)

Susie Martin leaving WATZ • Big D and Bubba, recording artists? • WGSQ’s Mary Mac one of “Country’s Hottest Bachelorettes”

Belmont Presents Scholarships Endowed By Paisley, Hall

Belmont University recently presented scholarships endowed by Brad Paisley and the family of William G. Hall to music business students […]

Robin Mitchell Joyce Opens Law Firm

Veteran entertainment attorney Robin Mitchell Joyce announced the launch of her full-service boutique law firm today […]

Artist Updates (4/24/12)

Jennifer Nettles Honored by 4-H • Casey James performs for CMA EDU • Vince Gill and Chris Botti duet • Jaida Dreyer’s new single • Thomas Rhett joins Toby’s tour […]

Gregg Allman’s Book Launches in Nashville

Founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, will return to Nashville on May 10 to promote the release of his memoir […]

Gilbert’s ‘Halfway to Heaven’ Certified Gold

Released in September 2011, the album originally debuted at No. 2 and featured the Gold-certified No. 1 single “Country Must Be Country Wide” […]

Bandsintown Expands Reach To Android Devices

Free concert tracking mobile and web application Bandsintown is expanding its reach to include devices running the Android operating system […]

Clear Channel, Sony Team To Launch Underwood’s “Blown Away”

Full album streaming on iTunes and lead single “Good Girl” certified Gold […]

R&J Records Restructuring [Updated]

“We are not closing. We are restructuring,” says R&J Records President James Stroud, regarding the future of his label […]

Marty McIntosh – Looking For Reasons

Marty McIntosh is proud to present country radio with his new single “Looking For Reasons,” which is going for immediate adds […]

Adkins to Perform at National Memorial Day Concert

Show Dog-Universal’s Trace Adkins has been added to the star-studded lineup of film, television and music stars gathering in Washington, DC […]

Country Stars and Athletes Serve Food at “Waiting For Wishes” Benefit

Former Tennessee Titans player and NFL veteran Kevin Carter will host the 11th Annual Waiting For Wishes Celebrity Waiter’s Dinner to benefit the Kevin Carter Foundation […]

The Mavericks Share New Music at 3rd & Lindsley

Some things are worth waiting for. Like the new season of HBO’s Game of Thrones, or the assorted pumpkin-related delicacies that appear only in fall […]

Tracy Lawrence Hosts 2nd Annual Golf & Concert For A Cure

Tracy Lawrence will host his Golf & Concert For A Cure benefiting Lace Up 4 Pink and Susan G. Komen of Greater Nashville […]

Billboard, CMA To Present Country Music Summit

Also, nominees for the Billboard Music Awards […]

Keith Urban Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry

After Urban performed his hits “Days Go By” and “Without You” on the Opry stage, Trace Adkins presented him with his Opry Member Award […]

Gigmark’s New Flash Drive Keeps Fans Plugged In

Interactive media company, Gigmark, has begun promoting its new product, the Interactive Flash Drive™ […]