Weekly Chart Report (2/17/12)

Somebody, quick: I need a word for a place that one lives and stays, if not permanently, at least for a long time […]

Charlie Cook On Air: Brand Loyalty

We greet every day with the hope that we can build a brand as strong as Apple […]

TuneCore To Host Nashville Artist/Writer Copyright Sessions

Nashville artists and songwriters will gain a chance to hear about TuneCore from its Founder/CEO Jeff Price […]

New Republic Nashville Signing

Nineteen year old Jackie Lee is the most recent addition to the recording roster at Republic Nashville […]

Photos: WMG and BPG Head West For Grammy Week

Shelton, Reba, and Clarkson at the WMG afterparty • BPG parties at the SOHO House

Nail and Young Go For the Gold

New sales certifications for Chris Young and David Nail […]

AFM Local 257 Approves New Rate For Demo Release

Shelved demos can now be released under the Limited Pressing rate […]

Anderson Merchandisers Acquires Sony DADC

Anderson will distribute a vast majority of US releases […]

CMA Board Names New Leadership

CMA Board Chairman and Sony Music Nashville Chairman/CEO Gary Overton made the announcement of the incoming Board President and President-Elect at the organization’s quarterly gathering […]

Music Voyager Comes To Tennessee

The rich musical heritage and traditions of Tennessee will take center stage in four upcoming episodes of PBS series Music Voyager […]

Nashville Stars Sell Big Across US

Keith Urban Set Record at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo • Eric Church Sells Out Arena for 11th Time; Adds Date

Jake Owen Celebrates Fallontines Day

Following collarbone surgery, Owen is back on the road with a slew of sold-out dates […]

Kennard Joins Full Circle Music

Brad Kennard has joined the staff at Full Circle Music Publishing as Vice President […]

Internet Magazine To Debut at CRS

A new Digital Content Syndication (DSC) publication called Living Country will debut next week at Country Radio Seminar […]

SESAC Up For Sale?

The owners of Nashville-based performing rights organization SESAC are looking for a buyer, according to a New York Post article […]

ACM Reveals Radio Winners

The Academy of Country Music has announced the full list of radio winners for the 47th Annual ACM Awards […]

Songwriter Danny Morrison Passes [Updated w/ Arrangements]

Songwriter Danny Morrison, who also produced and managed country singer Joe Diffie, has died […]

Industry Ink (2/15/12)

Justin Moore to PLA • Doug Briney to MTS Management • Chick Singer Night’s 10th Anniversary

CRS Single-Day Passes Available

Country Radio Seminar has announced $150 Single-Day Passes for CRS 2012. They will be available for purchase […]

3rd Annual CountryMusicIsLove Benefit Announced

Country blog CountryMusicIsLove has announced its 3rd Annual CountryMusicIsLove Concert, which will benefit City of Hope […]

CMT and Southern Living Announce Partnership

Southern Living announced a cross-platform partnership with CMT on Tues […]

Keyboardist John Hobbs Honored by CMHoF

Acclaimed keyboardist John Hobbs be featured Sat., March 10, as part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s popular series […]

Big 98 Presents Free Lee Brice Show

Clear Channel’s Big 98 WSIX/Nashville has put together a “Thursday Night Live” free concert […]

The Recording Academy Steps Up Digital Engagement

For the third consecutive year, The Recording Academy has supplemented its Grammy week coverage with a website and app […]

2011 Charttoppers: Who Made It And How

Ralph Murphy dissects the similarities in the year’s No. 1 songs, including themes, length, structure and more […]

Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup Revealed

Middle Tennessee’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has revealed performers for its 2012 edition, scheduled for June 7-10 in Manchester […]

Artist Snapshots (2/14/12)

Bill Anderson and the Oak Ridge Boys • Josh Turner’s “Time Is Love” • Edens Edge goes to the Hall

Beloved Publicist Jayne Rogovin Passes

Veteran Nashville publicist Jayne Rogovin passed away last night (2/13) from incurable breast cancer […]

Tracy Lawrence To Host CRS Benefit

Tracy Lawrence is set to headline the “Tracy Lawrence & Friends” benefit to support Operation Troop Aid […]

New Upward Management Signing

Nashville’s Upward Management has signed 19-year-old […]

Mel Tillis Honored At White House Yesterday

Mel Tillis was honored with the National Medal of Arts yesterday during a ceremony at the White House […]

Rider Joins RPM Management

Former Stoney Creek Records GM/VP April Rider has joined the staff of RPM Management […]

Industry Ink Monday

Kenny Rogers seeks digital royalties in court • Trisha Walker-Cunningham’s father passes • SunTrust honors Ellen May • Leadership Music, Warner Music Nashville job openings 

Wade Bowen Plays Nashville’s Exit-In

Wade Bowen’s current single “Saturday Night” (Sea Gayle/BNA) bears the refrain “So why does everybody love Saturday night […]

NRA Takes Aim With Country Compilation

The National Rile Association has assembled some of country music’s favorite male stars for a new compilation release […]

Berry Named Manager Regional Promotion For RCA

David “Bubba” Berry has been hired as Manager Regional Promotion for RCA Records […]

1 Million Music Lovers Join Myspace

Myspace is gaining users for the first time in recent memory […]

Grammys Ratings Through The Roof

Last night’s Grammy Awards attracted the show’s biggest audience in almost 30 years […]

Photos: Artists Around Nashville

Keith Urban at the Opry • David Nail’s No. 1 • Janie Fricke at the CMA

Superstar Whitney Houston Dies In Los Angeles

Pop superstar Whitney Houston passed away at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Saturday, Feb. 11 […]

Beats Audio Distinguishes Verizon Rezound Handset

The premise sounds strong. Get a Verizon 4G LTE Android Gingerbread phone with front and rear facing cameras, an ultra sharp […]

Nashville Stars Fill in for Blair Garner This Week

Nashville celebrities will take turns guest hosting After MidNite when host Blair Garner heads on vacation […]

Concert Series Debuts With Ronnie Milsap, Phil Keaggy

Series to benefit Gilda’s Club Nashville, which offers cancer support services […]

A Little Help From My Friends: A Benefit for Elliott Stockard

Rodney Crowell, John Cowan, Danny Flowers, Bill Lloyd, Pat McLaughlin, and more are on the line-up […]

2012 Grammy Winners: Country and More

Taylor Swift, The Civil Wars, and Alison Krauss and Union Station’s Paper Airplane earn two each […]

Industry Ink (2/10/12)

Dean Dillon inks booking agreement • Eric Melton launches independent firm • Cold River adds Pellegrino

CMA Songwriters Series Marks 8 Years in NYC

CMA Songwriters Series will return to Joe’s Pub in NYC for its eighth year […]

Grammy Awards: New Performers and Presenters Announced

Nashville artists are well-represented among those appearing and pre-telecast ceremony performers have been named […]

RIAA Gold and Platinum Certifications

The RIAA has released its February certifications, and a handful of Nashville artists are among those earning a little metal […]

Ryman Earns Top Concert Industry Honor

Last week at the 23rd Annual Pollstar Awards in Los Angeles, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium was named […]