Before we dissect some of this week’s sales metrics, let’s consider some of the recent industry talk which buoyantly notes that digital sales are up for both country music and the industry overall. And that is true. But… […]
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“One of the biggest thrills of being a publisher is when you get a great song, and you are so excited you go pitch it immediately,” says Tom Luteran […]
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Broken Bow’s Dustin Lynch spent part of his afternoon with MusicRow yesterday (3/19). The young artist is anticipating the Summer 2012 release of his debut album, and shared a few songs from the project with the MusicRow staff. Songs included the recently written “Last Lap” to his quickly rising debut single “Cowboys and Angels.” Growing […]
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Earlier this month (3/4), GCB premiered on the ABC Television Network. Beginning the same day, the ABC Music Lounge began featuring songs from that week’s GCB episode and video clips from the show. The GCB soundtrack will be available […]
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Former BNA Records VP Promotion Bryan Frasher has announced the launch of Gunslinger Entertainment, LLC, a music entertainment and management company […]
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This is not a political column and I promise I am not going to get political in today’s post. That said I want to talk about the Rush Limbaugh story […]
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ACM New Artist of the Year nominees Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery have been added to the lineup for the 2nd Annual ACM Fan Jam […]
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Signings and Hirings: G7, Hearts Bluff, Bobby Roberts, Centricity
/by Sarah SkatesPublishing deals, talent agency contracts, and new team members in today’s mix […]
Artist Updates (3/21/12)
/by FreemanEric Church • Jake Owen • Lady Antebellum • Matt Kennon • Gloriana’s Tom Gossin • JB and the Moonshine Band
Industry Ink Wednesday (3/21/12)
/by Sarah SkatesHall of Fame Hosts Chet Atkins panel • Scott Bomar launches business • CRS Seeks Agenda Committee • AristoMedia’s Country Video Outlet report
Country Sales: All That Downloads Is Not Gold
/by bossrossBefore we dissect some of this week’s sales metrics, let’s consider some of the recent industry talk which buoyantly notes that digital sales are up for both country music and the industry overall. And that is true. But… […]
The Cadillac Black Set Debut Release Date
/by Caitlin RantalaNashville-based trio The Cadillac Black will release its self-titled debut album on […]
Todd Fritsch Releasing New Music
/by Eric T. ParkerTodd Fritsch is returning to country radio with a new single […]
ACM Reveals Off-Camera Award Winners
/by Sarah SkatesTo be presented at the 6th Annual ACM Honors on Sept. 24, 2012 in Nashville […]
“The Voice” Contestant Invited to Join Shelton’s Tour
/by FreemanCountry artist Gwen Sebastian’s journey on NBC’s “The Voice” has come to an end, but her career has since taken a very exciting turn […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (3/21/12)
/by Robert K OermannChris Young rules — the title tune of his CD and newest single is a potent dose of audio magic […]
RowFile: Tom Luteran
/by Sarah Skates“One of the biggest thrills of being a publisher is when you get a great song, and you are so excited you go pitch it immediately,” says Tom Luteran […]
Lady Antebellum to Open For Springsteen in London
/by FreemanLady Antebellum will get a lesson from the Boss when they open for Bruce Springsteen […]
ASCAP Presents Christian Music Awards
/by Sarah SkatesThe evening’s top honors went to Ben Glover, Josh Wilson, EMI CMG and “Glorious Day” […]
Toby Keith’s New Tour Hits the Road in Overdrive
/by Eric T. ParkerToby Keith will hit the road when his “Live In Overdrive Tour” kicks off on […]
“Today Show” Goes Country All Week
/by FreemanIt’s country week on the Today Show and a selection of Nashville’s stars are filling in […]
Casey James Releases Debut Album
/by Caitlin RantalaCasey James is releasing his self-titled, 19 Recordings/BNA Records debut album […]
MusicRowPics: Artist Visit with Dustin Lynch
/by Caitlin RantalaBroken Bow’s Dustin Lynch spent part of his afternoon with MusicRow yesterday (3/19). The young artist is anticipating the Summer 2012 release of his debut album, and shared a few songs from the project with the MusicRow staff. Songs included the recently written “Last Lap” to his quickly rising debut single “Cowboys and Angels.” Growing […]
Anne Weaver-Price Joins Toolpusher Records
/by Eric T. ParkerToolpusher Records has announced the addition of Anne Weaver-Price to the label as […]
Josh Turner To Headline Free Opry Mills Concert
/by Sarah SkatesJosh Turner will headline the grand re-opening of Opry Mills on Sat., May 5 […]
Industry Updates (3/20/12)
/by FreemanSpin Doctors adds two new staffers • Restless Hearts signs booking agreement • Judy Seale presented with Tennessee Marine 2012 Leadership Award
O’Neil Hagaman Names Three Principals
/by Sarah SkatesRespected business management firm O’Neil Hagaman today announced the promotions of Craig Owens, Ellen Porter and Lillian Williams […]
ACM Fan Voting Opens Today
/by Eric T. ParkerWinners will be announced live on the 47th Annual ACM Awards, broadcast from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sun., April 1 on CBS
ABC’s “GCB” to Feature Music from Chenoweth, JaneDear girls and More
/by Caitlin RantalaEarlier this month (3/4), GCB premiered on the ABC Television Network. Beginning the same day, the ABC Music Lounge began featuring songs from that week’s GCB episode and video clips from the show. The GCB soundtrack will be available […]
Frasher Opens Gunslinger Entertainment With First Client
/by FreemanFormer BNA Records VP Promotion Bryan Frasher has announced the launch of Gunslinger Entertainment, LLC, a music entertainment and management company […]
Digitalmusic.org Brings Music Start Up Academy to Nashville
/by FreemanDigitalmusic.org, the home of NARM’s digital initiatives, will present several educational sessions from its Music Start Up Academy in Nashville […]
AIMP Nashville Names Board Members
/by Sarah SkatesJoining the Nashville board of the Association of Independent Music Publishers […]
MusicRowPics: Rising Women on the Row
/by Caitlin RantalaOn Friday (3/16), MusicRow’s Rising Women on the Row event, sponsored by City National Bank, honored five women […]
The 1861 Project Offers Companion Concert and Documentary
/by FreemanNashville’s ambitious The 1861 Project has unveiled its second phase, a companion concert and documentary […]
Belmont University To Honor Mike Curb
/by Eric T. ParkerBelmont University’s College of Entertainment and Music Business will salute its benefactor and namesake Mike Curb […]
Topspin and MTV Networks Partner For New Initiative
/by FreemanNashville-based Topspin has announced a partnership to connect its direct-to-fan platform to the users […]
Nashvillians the Crickets Headed To Rock Hall of Fame
/by Robert K OermannMiddle Tennesseans Jerry Allison, Sonny Curtis and Joe B. Mauldin will be among those entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month […]
Inaugural Rising Women on the Row Event Celebrates Business Leaders
/by FreemanMusicRow’s inaugural Rising Women on the Row event, sponsored by City National Bank and held earlier today (March 16) at Maggiano’s Little Italy […]
Artist News (3/16/12)
/by Caitlin RantalaWillie Nelson & Sheryl Crow • Brandon Green • Randy Houser • Shooter Jennings • Steel Magnolia’s Meghan Linsey • Larry Gatlin
Southern Ground Releasing Free Compilation
/by FreemanZac Brown’s Southern Ground Artists record label is serving up something special for music fans on Record Store Day 2012 […]
Performers Announced for Week-Long ACM Experience
/by Eric T. ParkerAn official schedule has been released for the week-long ACM Experience […]
Josh Turner Co-Hosts Today Show
/by MichelleJosh Turner will return to NBC’s “Today” to co-host with Hoda Kotb on Monday, March 19 […]
Wide Open Music Group Signs Lonnie Wilson
/by Sherod RobertsonWide Open Music Group has added songwriter and award-winning studio musician Lonnie Wilson […]
Willie Nelson Reveals New Album Details
/by MichelleWillie Nelson’s first album for Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings, titled Heroes, will be released May 15 […]
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
/by FreemanAhh, young love. Remember what that’s like? The nervousness, the anxiety, the way everything just feels heavy like it’s the end of the world? […]
Weekly Chart Report (3/16/2012)
/by FreemanThe chart game is an intricate dance of planning and strategy, which hopefully pays off if you’ve hit all your marks […]
Charlie Cook On Air: Regarding Rush
/by contributorThis is not a political column and I promise I am not going to get political in today’s post. That said I want to talk about the Rush Limbaugh story […]
Owen’s “Alone With You” Certified Gold
/by FreemanSong hits No. 4 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart, and the video has nearly 2 million views on VEVO.
Lee Brice to Co-Host Today Show
/by Eric T. ParkerLee Brice will join Hoda Kotb to co-host the fourth hour of NBC’s Today show […]
Big Machine Announces New Hires
/by FreemanBig Machine Label Group has added three new members to its administrative team […]
Bigger Picture Signs Three New Artists
/by Sarah SkatesAn established songwriter is among the three new acts added to the Artist Ventures division […]
Rusty Walker’s Daughter Kinsley Darwin Passes
/by Sarah SkatesMusicRow extends sincere condolences to the radio programming vet and his family on the passing of his 17-year-old daughter […]
JT Hodges Chats With Fans In Web Series
/by FreemanShow Dog-Universal artist JT Hodges will premiere a new web series called “Just Talkin’” […]
New Artist Nominees Added to ACM Fan Jam
/by Eric T. ParkerACM New Artist of the Year nominees Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery have been added to the lineup for the 2nd Annual ACM Fan Jam […]
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Class of 2013 Announced
/by Caitlin RantalaRobert Lawson, executive director of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum, announced […]
Benefit News (3/15/12)
/by FreemanAutism Sings!, Rodney Atkins, Edens Edge, Trace Adkins, Darryl Worley, and more benefit-related news […]
Photo Spread: John Hobbs, Eli Young Band, Dustin Lynch
/by Sarah SkatesHall salutes session musician John Hobbs • EYB returns to college to help charity • Dustin Lynch’s Opry debut