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Darryl Worley and Jimmy Wayne are scheduled to play a benefit concert for Mercy Ministries on June 18 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville.
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Martina McBride recently sold out all three of her recent Midwest tour stops during the One Night theater tour. The sold-out dates included Shooting Star Casino (Mahnomen, MN); Surf Ballroom (Clearlake, IA) and Honeywell Center (Wabash, IN). Throughout most of the summer, McBride will be on the One Night tour, but on May 27 she […]
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Two Old Hippies, Bedell Guitars, National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and Berkley are pleased to announce the first annual Rock’n & Reel’n Celebrity Fishing Tournament and Benefit Concert to be held […]
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Alan Mayor’s mother passes • New West launches Athens GA imprint • TN adds film incentives • SESAC partners with Abacast • NMPA annual meeting • NASH20 donation
An industry crowd gathered in the Country Music Association’s atrium as BMI and SESAC saluted the creative team behind Lee Brice’s No. 1 “A Woman Like You” […]
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Last year, and for the past few years, country albums were very likely to drop from 60-65% in the second week of release. This year’s recent chart behavior shows that a new trend might be developing, lowering that second week drop to somewhere in the range of 50-55%. […]
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Oprah Winfrey travels to Nashville, Tennessee for an in-depth interview with country music artist Carrie Underwood and her husband NHL player Mike Fisher […]
Music Row brings out the big guns this week with new entries by George Strait, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Randy Travis, Keith Urban and The Mavericks. And here’s the kicker: Everybody sounds good […]
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John Rich, Kellie Pickler, Darius Rucker, Jeff Foxworthy and Big & Rich will perform at the St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends concert on June 5 at the Cannon Center in Memphis, Tenn.
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“We didn’t know whether to sign EJ to our artist roster or our executive staff, we only knew that we had to have him and we could figure the rest out later,” says Pres. Michael Powers.
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Dolly Parton Cracker Barrel Collection Goes Gold
/by Caitlin RantalaThe first-ever Cracker Barrel Old Country Store two-disc set, An Evening With…Dolly, has been RIAA certified Gold. The DVD/CD was […]
MusicRowPics: Greg Bates
/by Caitlin RantalaYesterday (5/17), Republic Nashville’s Greg Bates visited MusicRow headquarters. The Nolensville, TN played […]
Parallel Music Publishing Signs Blake Bollinger
/by MichelleNashville’s Parallel Music Publishing has announced the addition of songwriter and producer Blake Bollinger to its ever-growing list of talent […]
Old Crow Medicine Show Announces Album, Plans Tour
/by FreemanNashville’s Old Crow Medicine Show has announced the release of its latest album Carry Me Back, due out July 17 via ATO Records […]
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
/by FreemanIn the new video for Luke Bryan’s “Drunk On You,” the story picks up where the “I Don’t Want This Night To End” video left off […]
BMI To Host David Ross Book Event On Tuesday (5/22)
/by Sherod RobertsonBMI is hosting a party at its Nashville office on May 22, 4:30pm to celebrate the publication of […]
Trisha Walker International Expands Into Management
/by Caitlin RantalaTrisha Walker International has now expanded into worldwide management for Southern rock and country band Flynnville Train […]
Darryl Worley and Jimmy Wayne to Play Mercy Ministries Benefit
/by MichelleDarryl Worley and Jimmy Wayne are scheduled to play a benefit concert for Mercy Ministries on June 18 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville.
Weekly Chart Report (5/18/12)
/by FreemanIt’s new No. 1 song time, as Luke Bryan’s “Drunk On You” climbs into the CountryBreakout Chart’s top position after 14 weeks of airplay […]
Charlie Cook On Air: Halfway MVP Awards
/by contributorWe are already about half way through 2012. I hope that the Mayans were wrong, by the way […]
MusicRowPics: Craig Wayne Boyd
/by Caitlin RantalaBig Ride’s Craig Wayne Boyd stopped by MusicRow headquarters yesterday (5/16) to share […]
BMI Will Bring Tailgate Party To LP Field For CMA Fest
/by Sarah SkatesNew BMI-sponsored stage will be rockin’ the parking lot of LP Field […]
Doug Dillard Passes Away
/by contributorBanjo player Doug Dillard passed away yesterday (5/16) at […]
Lady A Helps Tornado Ravaged Community
/by MichelleLady Antebellum helped raise more than $285,000 at Louisville, KY’s KFC Yum! Center on May 16 to benefit the Henryville, IN community […]
Donna Summer Passes, Leaves Disco Legacy
/by Sarah SkatesAs a songwriter she had cuts by Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris […]
Artist Updates (5/17/12)
/by FreemanMiranda Lambert • Tim McGraw • Kip Moore • Gloriana • Love and Theft • Payton Rae
Legal Aid Hosts Music Row Breakfast
/by Sherod RobertsonThe Legal Aid Society hosted its 3rd Annual Music Row breakfast yesterday […]
Martina Sells Out Midwest Tour Dates
/by MichelleMartina McBride recently sold out all three of her recent Midwest tour stops during the One Night theater tour. The sold-out dates included Shooting Star Casino (Mahnomen, MN); Surf Ballroom (Clearlake, IA) and Honeywell Center (Wabash, IN). Throughout most of the summer, McBride will be on the One Night tour, but on May 27 she […]
Signing Pics: Troy Olsen, Mo Pitney, Adam Sanders
/by Sarah SkatesAdam Sanders signs with Big Yellow Dog; Mo Pitney inks with Curb Records and Publishing; Troy Olsen renews with Warner/Chappell, THIS Music […]
Swift Pledges $4 Million For Hall of Fame’s New Education Center
/by Caitlin RantalaTaylor Swift has pledged $4 million to fund a new education center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The 7,500+ square foot space […]
1st Annual Rock’n & Reel’n Benefit Gala to be Held in Nashville
/by Caitlin RantalaTwo Old Hippies, Bedell Guitars, National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and Berkley are pleased to announce the first annual Rock’n & Reel’n Celebrity Fishing Tournament and Benefit Concert to be held […]
Industry Ink (5/17/12)
/by Sarah SkatesAlan Mayor’s mother passes • New West launches Athens GA imprint • TN adds film incentives • SESAC partners with Abacast • NMPA annual meeting • NASH20 donation
MusicRow Awards Final Nominations
/by contributorMusicRow is pleased to announce the nominees for our 24th Annual MusicRow Awards. Readers will receive ballots later today (5/14) […]
No. 1 Party: Lee Brice’s “A Woman Like You”
/by FreemanAn industry crowd gathered in the Country Music Association’s atrium as BMI and SESAC saluted the creative team behind Lee Brice’s No. 1 “A Woman Like You” […]
Artist Snapshots (5/16/12)
/by FreemanASCAP Amped • Johnny Gates & The Invite at 3rd & Lindsley • Kristen Kelly at the Grand Ole Opry
Little Big Town To Host 2012 Ride For a Cure
/by Caitlin RantalaCountry foursome Little Big Town is back to host the 2012 Ride For a Cure on […]
Weekly Register: A Softer Rate of Descent
/by bossrossLast year, and for the past few years, country albums were very likely to drop from 60-65% in the second week of release. This year’s recent chart behavior shows that a new trend might be developing, lowering that second week drop to somewhere in the range of 50-55%. […]
Edens Edge Album Tracklist Released
/by MichelleAward-winning producers Mark Bright and Dann Huff each worked on individual tracks with the Arkansas-bred trio […]
Underwood Interviewed By Oprah
/by Caitlin RantalaOprah Winfrey travels to Nashville, Tennessee for an in-depth interview with country music artist Carrie Underwood and her husband NHL player Mike Fisher […]
Chris Young, Anthony Smith, Becky Harris Launch Artist Concepts
/by Sarah SkatesThe new production and artist development company has already signed its first act […]
Jimmy Barret Inks Booking Agreement
/by FreemanSinger/songwriter Jimmy Barret has signed an agreement with William Morris Endeavor (WME) […]
Audio Masters Golf Tournament Starts Tomorrow
/by MichelleThe 15th annual Audio Masters Golf Tournament is taking place this week at the Harpeth Hills Golf Course in Nashville […]
Industry Photos (5/15/12)
/by Caitlin RantalaGregg Allman at BMI • SESAC in Key West • Berklee Honors Krauss and the Eagles
DISClaimer Single Reviews (5/16/12)
/by Robert K OermannMusic Row brings out the big guns this week with new entries by George Strait, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Randy Travis, Keith Urban and The Mavericks. And here’s the kicker: Everybody sounds good […]
IBMA Moving World of Bluegrass To Raleigh
/by Sarah SkatesNashville is losing a major music conference but officials say the organization’s headquarters will stay put […]
TV Shows Singing A Country Tune
/by Sarah SkatesThe Voice will return this fall, as Jennifer Nettles and John Rich prep for their own summer singing series […]
Country Throwdown Tour Adds Corey Smith, Plans New Dates
/by FreemanThe third annual Country Throwdown Tour Fired Up By Kingsford will get underway Friday, May 18 in Gulfport, MS […]
Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Mark Nesler
/by Sarah SkatesNesler’s deep catalog includes “Just to See You Smile,” “Living and Living Well,” “You Look Good in My Shirt” and “Let Me Down Easy” […]
Events: SOLID Crawfish Boil; Songwriters at Savor Nashvillle
/by Sarah SkatesSOLID’s 15th annual Crawfish Boil tomorrow, and Marv Green and Tim Nichols perform at Saturday’s Savor Nashville […]
The Mavericks Announce EP Release Date; Stream Single
/by Eric T. ParkerThe Mavericks will release a new Valory Music Co. project, a five-song EP titled Suited Up and Ready […]
Plowboy Records Launches In Honor of Eddy Arnold
/by FreemanOn what would have been Eddy Arnold’s 94th birthday, Plowboy Records has launched in Nashville to celebrate the Tennessee Plowboy’s legacy […]
Lucero Brings Memphis To Nashville
/by FreemanIt probably goes without saying, but there’s just no substitute for playing live and making fans city by city […]
Senate Subcommittee To Examine UMG/EMI Merger
/by Sarah SkatesUMG’s proposed buyout of EMI’s recorded music division will be investigated by a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust issues […]
Jim Raley Joins CMT
/by Caitlin RantalaJim Raley has joined CMT as Director of Special Events, it was announced yesterday (5/14) by […]
John Rich & Friends Play For St. Jude
/by MichelleJohn Rich, Kellie Pickler, Darius Rucker, Jeff Foxworthy and Big & Rich will perform at the St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends concert on June 5 at the Cannon Center in Memphis, Tenn.
EJ Bernas Joins Bigger Picture Group
/by Sarah Skates“We didn’t know whether to sign EJ to our artist roster or our executive staff, we only knew that we had to have him and we could figure the rest out later,” says Pres. Michael Powers.
MusicRowPics: Stephanie Grace
/by Caitlin RantalaStephanie Grace took a break from her radio tour to stop by MusicRow headquarters last week […]
Nine North Taps Jane O’Malia To Lead Northeast Promo
/by Eric T. ParkerTurnpike Music President Larry Pareigis and VP Tom Moran announced the hiring of Jane O’Malia […]
[Updated] ABC Picks Up “Nashville,” Reba’s “Malibu Country”
/by Sarah SkatesAfter seeing the pilot episodes, ABC will proceed with the series. Plus, watch the trailer for “Nashville” […]
First Performers Announced For CMT Music Awards
/by MichelleThe fan-voted awards show, now in its 11th year, will broadcast on CMT and CMT.com from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 6 at 7 pm/CT […]