Bluebird’s 30th Anniversary Continues With Special Performances

Kathy Mattea, Shelby Lynne and The Original Women In The Round: Ashley Cleveland, Karen Staley, Pam Tillis and Tricia Walker will give special performances at The Bluebird Cafe […]

Martina McBride, Luke Bryan Line Up TV Appearances

Country stars making rounds in the Big Apple […]

Industry Ink (8/29/12)

SOLID presents a conversation with Gene Simmons and Doc McGhee • Little Big Town partners with ConAgra Foods • Blind Boys of Alabama founder speaking at First Amendment Center • Balsam Range inks booking agreement

U.S. Register of Copyrights Maria Pallante Plans Nashville Visit

She is making the trip at the invitation of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) […]

Toby Keith Announces New Album

Toby Keith will release his new album Hope On The Rocks on […]

Weekly Register: A Lynch Mob

Once in a while someone challenges the status quo. They ask “Why?” about something so much a part of the established routine that after reading their question, you realize you never even considered it a choice, it just seemed automatic and above reproach.

Darius Rucker and UMPG Extend Agreement

The contract encompasses his previous works and his upcoming 2013 album […]

The Gary Group Adds Connie Baer

Baer will be based in Nashville, marking the marketing agency’s first permanent Music City presence […]

Promotions at Avenue Bank

Five executives receive new titles […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/29/12)

There’s a star in our winner’s circle, but the day belongs to little lights who twinkle a little less brightly […]

Swift To Receive CCMA Award, Sets Music Video Debut

Taylor Swift will receive the CCMA Generation Award, a new accolade created in […]

Adkins, Chenoweth Return As ACA Awards Hosts

The third annual American Country Awards will air from Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay this December on FOX […]

Martin, Allbee Adds Experienced Staffer

Business management firm Martin, Allbee & Associates has a new player on its team […]

Radio News (8/28/2012)

Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame Nominations • Bob Moody’s Real Local Radio Group • WMN Position Opening

CRS Taps Marketing/Sponsorship Director

Country Radio Seminar has announced the hiring of Bradford Hollingsworth as a […]

McGraw Presents Homes To 25 Veterans

He wrapped the program last weekend in Boston […]

Signings: Ryan Bingham, Jeff Allen, Claire Lynch

Artists ink publishing and label deals […]

The Producer’s Chair: Ted Hewitt

When Ted Hewitt produced the 2006 album “If You’re Going Through Hell,” Rodney Atkins had his first No. 1 with the title track […]

SoundExchange Payments Soar in 2012

During Q2 the organization had the second highest quarterly distribution in its history […]

Swift and McGraw Join “Stand Up To Cancer” Special

Superstar members of the film, music, and sports communities are joining forces for fundraiser TV special […]

Snapshots (8/28/12)

Creative Nation partners with Pulse Recordings • ASCAP’s Urban Showcase • High Valley visits Diane Richey Promotions

Performers Set For Buds-n-Suds Music Festival

The annual outdoor concert benefits the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) TN Chapter […]

Hayes Earns Platinum With “Wanted”

Atlantic recording artist Hunter Hayes recently earned Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over […]

Songwriters Play Benefit For Daughter of Music Row Veteran

Nashville songwriters will perform a benefit for Ellie Taliaferro, the 4-year old daughter of music row veteran Mike Taliaferro […]

Americana Music Awards Signs Multi-Year Agreement With AXS TV

Beginning with this year’s ceremony September 12 at the Ryman Auditorium, AXS TV will give viewers an exclusive experience of the show […]

CRS Names Panel Moderators

Collectively, they will oversee and direct the bulk of the educational panels at CRS 2013 […]

Dave Stewart Film Premiere Draws Nashville Notables

Alison Krauss, Diane Birch, and Jessie Baylin appear on Stewart’s album recorded at Blackbird Studios […]

Apple Awarded $1B in Infringement Lawsuit

A federal jury in San Jose, California has sided with Apple in its patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, and awarded the tech company over $1 billion in damages […]

Steve Earle Signs Book Deal

Earle’s memoir set for release […]

Darius Rucker Releasing New Music

“True Believers” debuts as Rucker’s first single to Country radio from his upcoming 2013 album […]

GOP Convention Announces Entertainment Lineup

The 2012 Republican National Convention announced today (8/27) a long lineup of entertainment on hand for the event, including Randy Owen, 3 Doors Down, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more […]

“Brothers Of The Sun Tour” Wraps, Breaks Record

The Brothers of the Sun Tour, with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, ended its run this […]

Keith Urban Rumored For ‘Idol’ Spot

The latest spate of rumors has country guitar slinger Keith Urban joining the American Idol judges table, along with pop/hip-hop star Nicki Minaj […]

Tom T. Hall To Be Honored As BMI Icon

The BMI Icon award is given to songwriters who have had a “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers” […]

Bobby Karl Works the SOURCE Awards

Bobby Karl reports on the 10th annual SOURCE Awards and Banquet, held August 23 at the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville […]

Industry Ink (8/24/12)

Lamon Records celebrating 50 years • Show Dog-Universal new signing • Rob Baird inks booking agreement

Mindy Smith Compilation Due in October

The Essential Mindy Smith features songs from the highly acclaimed singer-songwriter’s three Vanguard Records studio albums […]

Big & Rich Are “Hillbilly Jedi”

Big & Rich are preparing to release their fourth studio album, Hillbilly Jedi, which is currently available for pre-sale […]

Dance Music Festival Coming to Nashville’s Riverfont

“With Your Friends” Festival curated by dance music stars Skrillex and Pretty Lights […]

Weblinks: Breaking Music Online, Feminist Hits, Spotify and More

New “Nashville showrunner, Summer’s biggest hits broke online, Spotify revenues/losses, House subcommittee on Universal/EMI, and “Taylor Swift, Princess Of Punk?” […]

Eric Paslay Launches Share-To-Win Contest on Facebook

Debuts acoustic performance video of “Amarillo Rain” […]

Digital Rodeo and Eventful Announce “Next Country Star” Competition

Digital Rodeo and Eventful, Inc. have launched Digital Rodeo’s Country Star competition. Unsigned artists can […]

CMA Honors the Late Journalist Rineke Van Beek

Van Beek, who passed away in 2011 after a brave battle with cancer, worked as an ambassador for Country music in the Netherlands […]

Weekly Chart Report (8/24/2012)

Industry servants in Nashville got to hear a performance of Little Big Town’s new album Tornado (due Sept. 11) earlier this week […]

Charlie Cook On Air: Blu-Ray

I write a lot about choosing radio or online music sources. It seems to be the most researched topic in the music business […]

Date Set For Final CMA Nominations [Updated]

Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum will reveal the nominees in New York City […]

Bobby Karl Works The Room

Bobby Karl’s recent trek includes BMI’s Lisa Marie Presley luncheon, the opening of The Hall’s Patsy Cline exhibit, and Emmylou Harris’ Woofstock […]

Little Big Town Unleashes “Tornado” in Nashville

The soiree debuted the band’s upcoming full-length album in its entirety […]

No. 1 Party: Brantley Gilbert’s “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do”

BMLG was on the stands for a second time this week to celebrate Brantley Gilbert and Jim McCormick’s No. 1 song […]

MusicRowPics: Flynnville Train Artist Visit

Yesterday (8/22), Flynnville Train stopped by MusicRow headquarters. Band members include […]