Bluegrass Legend Earl Scruggs Passes

When asked about the banjo pioneer’s career, most who knew him site his kindness first and his musical achievements second […]

Randy Houser Signs Global Publishing Deal with EMI

EMI Music Publishing has signed a long-term worldwide publishing agreement with singer, songwriter Randy Houser. Houser’s self-penned hit singles include […]

Currington Earns Gold, Lines Up TV Appearances

Billy Currington’s fourth studio album Enjoy Yourself, has been certified Gold […]

Chesney Reveals Album Details, ACM Performance

Kenny Chesney recently revealed the title and cover art for his new album, Welcome To The Fishbowl. The album will be out […]

No. 1 Party: Chris Young’s “You”

RCA recording artist Chris Young and songwriter Luke Laird celebrated their recent co-written No. 1 hit “You” during a party held in the CMA Atrium […]

Tin Pan South: Tuesday, March 27

The first evening of showcases for the 20th annual Tin Pan South songwriters festival kicked off yesterday (3/27) in Nashville […]

Jana Kramer Sets Release Date

MusicRow Feb/Mar covergirl, Jana Kramer, has announced the release date of her upcoming self-titled debut album for Elektra Nashville […]

Brad Paisley Establishes Scholarship for Curb College Students

Belmont University alumnus Brad Paisley recently established an endowed scholarship at his alma mater. The Brad Paisley Endowed Scholarship will provide […]

Nancy Cardwell Named Interim IBMA Executive Director

Nancy Cardwell has been named Interim Executive Director of the International Bluegrass Music Association […]

ole Signs Dave Turnbull

ole has signed Dave Turnbull and acquired his song catalog, which includes three 2011 No. 1 hits […]

Photo: Wild Cub Wins Round Two of Road To Bonnaroo

BMI, Mercy Lounge, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, and the Nashville Scene hosted the second round of Road to Bonnaroo 2012 […]

The Weekly Register: Digital Albums Rising

Like some kind of rare sales equinox we have an unusual synchronicity this week.Country and all-genre YTD album sales are each exactly .1% ahead of last year. […]

Americana Music Festival Submissions Due

The 2012 Americana Music Festival is set for Sept. 12-15 at various Nashville venues […]

Nashville Shines at T.J. Martell Honors Gala

The fourth annual T.J. Martell Honors Gala was held at the Hutton Hotel this past week, raising over $400,000 for 11 top U.S. cancer research hospitals […]

ACM Awards: McBride and Monahan’s Wedding Duet, Plus More Performers Added

The Academy of Country Music has announced that Martina McBride, along with Train frontman Pat Monahan, will perform her new single […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (3/28/12)

Sometimes less is more. And sometimes you have to vote for class rather than flash […]

Jagermeister Partners with Randy Houser for Tour

Jagermeister Herbal Liqueur has announced the Jagermeister Presents Tour featuring country music singer/songwriter Randy Houser […]

New YouTube Revenue Streams for Publishers

Since 2005, YouTube has provided a platform for users to upload audiovisual content around the world […]

McGraw Returns to the U.S. For Series of Appearances

Tim McGraw and wife Faith Hill recently returned to the U.S. from their first Australian tour […]

Aaron Lewis Reveals Album Details

The Staind frontman turned solo country artist will release his new album The Road on June 26 via R&J Records […]

Michelle Obama To Present Taylor Swift With The Big Help Award

First Lady Michelle Obama will be appearing on Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards for the first time to present Taylor Swift with this year’s The Big Help Award […]

Montgomery Gentry Gears Up For TV Appearances

Stops include the Price Is Right and CBS This Morning […]

RIAA Touts First Sales Uptick Since 2004

Uplifting sales news arrived this week from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The trade organization reports that for the first time since 2004, U.S. music sales are …[…]

Sugarland to Visit Dancing With the Stars

Grammy-winning duo Sugarland will get some toes tapping tonight (3/27) when it performs on the results show […]

McCreery to Perform on “Idol”

Scotty McCreery will return to American Idol this Thursday, March 29 […]

Love and Theft Planning RCA Records Release

ACM Vocal Duo of the Year nominee Love and Theft, will release its new album […]

Leadership Music Applications Due

The deadline to apply for the 2013 class of Leadership Music is quickly approaching […]

Longtime Opry Background Vocalist Carol Lee Retires

Carol Lee Cooper marked the end of her career with the venerable show on Saturday night […]

Clarkson Re-Records Hit Song For Country Radio

Kelly Clarkson’s voice has graced the airwaves of country radio before, thanks to her duets with Jason Aldean […]

Photo: Razor & Tie Publishing Signs Seth Jones

SESAC affiliate Seth Jones has signed an exclusive agreement with Razor & Tie Publishing for representation […]

New Edgehill Village Shops Specialize in Artifacts and Instruments

Music Row will gain two retail shops, offering musical artifacts from rock and roll, blues, R&B, bluegrass and country music […]

Cracker Barrel Sponsors Josh Turner’s Tour

Cracker Barrel has signed on as a sponsor of Josh Turner’s tour through […]

Todd Snider Releasing Jerry Jeff Walker Tribute

On Time As We Know It: The Songs of Jerry Jeff Walker, Snider is joined by producer Don Was and guests Kix Brooks, Elizabeth Cook, and Amy LaVere to pay tribute […]

Road To Bonnaroo Returns to Mercy Lounge

Nashville’s Road To Bonnaroo returns to the Mercy Lounge for a second round of spirited musical competition tonight […]

Artist Snapshots (3/26/12)

Rascal Flatts and Boyz II Men • Casey James

Pam Tillis Joins Opry Mills Grand Re-Opening

With less than a week to go, shoppers can begin their Opry Mills Grand Re-Opening count-down […]

ACM Lifting Lives Hires New Executive Director

ACM Lifting Lives has named a new Advisory Committee as well as announced the hiring of a new executive director […]

Galante Advises Young Entertainment Professionals

Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP) hosted an afternoon discussion with Joe Galante last week […]

Music Industry Early Social Engagement Adopter

Can artists be as creative in the social-media space as they are in the studio? It matters […]

Frist Fridays Concert Series Returns In May

The Frist Fridays concert series will return to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts starting May 25 […]

TJ Martell Announces Presenters for 2012 Honors Gala

The T.J. Martell Foundation announced today (3/23) the presenters for its 2012 Honors Gala, which […]

Mindy Smith Plans New Album Release

Mindy Smith will release her fifth studio album on June 26 […]

Artist Updates (3/23/12)

Lauren Alaina • Ronnie Dunn • Joe Walsh • The Dirt Drifters • Halfway To Hazard

World Vision Expands Presence in Country Music Community

With recent initiatives involving Carter’s Chord, The Rick & Bubba Show and Country Radio Seminar 2012 […]

Opry Country Classics Returns to the Ryman

The traditional country sounds of Opry Country Classics will return to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Thursdays […]

“Hunger Games” Soundtrack Poised For Big Debut

Several country and Americana favorites are featured prominently, including the lead single “Safe & Sound” by Taylor Swift and the Civil Wars, as well as a solo-billed Miranda Lambert featuring The Pistol Annies […]

Don Williams Releasing First Album in 8 Years

Country music’s Gentle Giant, Don Williams has announced the release of his first new album since 2004 […]

CountryBreakout No. 1 Song

For a second consecutive week, Lady Antebellum’s “Dancin’ Away With My Heart” is tripping the light fantastic […]

CMA Songwriters Series Returns to New York

The CMA Songwriters Series returns once again to Joe’s Pub […]

Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Kalisa Ewing

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) recently announced the signing of Nashville singer/songwriter, Kalisa Ewing […]