Big Machine Names Purcell SVP Promotion

Jack Purcell promoted to Senior Vice President of Promotion […]

Nashville Artists Appearing on Act Of Valor Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the upcoming feature film, Act of Valor, will be released Feb. 21 by Relativity Music Group […]

DJ David Hall Passes

Longtime Nashville DJ David Hall passed away over the weekend […]

[Updated w/ Ratings] Country Stars Shine on Super Bowl, “The Voice”

Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, and Faith Hill were among the stars on last night’s ratings magnet […]

Dierks Bentley Leaves Town For “Home”

Dierks Bentley’s sixth studio album Home hits stores tomorrow (Feb. 7) and he’s been ratcheting up his visibility […]

Bentley’s Album Release Concert Shows Virtues of “Home”

The enthusiasm of the fans lining the pews at the Ryman Auditorium was matched only by the enthusiasm of Dierks Bentley […]

Pandora Partners With Pepsi For Exclusive Grammy Content

Pandora Radio has teamed with PepsiCo and The Recording Academy on a video series featuring […]

Photo Friday (2/03/12)

Lawrence Music Group Celebrates • Thomas Rhett performs in Vegas

Music City Goes Back to its Roots at Loveless

Not even a thunderstorm could keep crowds from gathering at Loveless Cafe’s Music City Roots last night […]

“Stars Go Blue” Benefit Performers Announced

The 4th Annual “Stars Go Blue” benefit concert for colon cancer will feature pop/country band […]

HoF’s Poets and Prophets to Feature Songwriter Sonny Curtis

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Sonny Curtis will take a seat at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on […]

Performers Named For Post-Marathon Concert

Rodney Atkins will headline the post-race concert following the 13th annual St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon […]

Sales Report: The Quiet Season

The 2012 Sales year officially begins with debuts from Tim McGraw and Kellie Pickler […]

CountryBreakout No. 1 Song

Keith Urban wrapped up 2011 in a less-than-desirable way […]

ANNOUNCING: MusicRow To Honor Rising Women on the Row

MusicRow announces the launch of the “Rising Women on the Row” event to salute up-and-coming women who have made substantial contributions to the Nashville music industry early in their careers […]

Outlaw Country Celebrates Waylon This Weekend

The music and legacy of Waylon Jennings will be celebrated with […]

Billy Ray Cyrus To Publish Memoir

The book will chronicle from the age of 5 when Cyrus took the stage with his father’s gospel quartet, The Crownsmen […]

Rascal Flatts Announces New Tour

Rascal Flatts recently announced the launch of The American Band Tour […]

Weekly Chart Report (2/3/2012)

Changes abound in the latest version of the CountryBreakout Chart […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (2/01/12)

Every now and then I am reminded of why I do this job. This week, that reminder came after listening to the thrilling new collection by Gretchen Peters. Her Hello Cruel World album is so great it is practically terrifying. She tore me apart with every song. There is going to be a star in […]

Charlie Cook On Air: The Spring Book

We are getting close to an important time of the year for the smaller market country radio stations in America […]

LBK Entertainment Partners With Music City Sports and Entertainment

Tammy Genovese launched Music City Sports and Entertainment Group to […]

New Underwood Album Due In Spring

Carrie Underwood will release her as-yet-untitled fourth studio album […]

Mercyland Comp Features Civil Wars, Harris, and More

Due out April 10, Mercyland is the vision of songwriter/musician/producer Phil Madeira […]

Ram Truck Brand Goes Country For “Ram Jam” Concert

The Ram Truck brand is presenting “Road to the Ram Jam,” an all-star series with five country artists […]

Myers Departs Still Working/Orbison Music [Updated Email]

Myers and Barbara Orbison enjoyed a decade of success that included the 2010 BMI Song of the Year for Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me” […]

Shelby Kennedy, Lynn Gann Join Wide Open Music

Derek George is pleased to announce the addition of Shelby Kennedy as Sr. VP and Lynn Gann as VP, Publishing […]

Tom-Leis and Love Monkey Music Name New Creative Director

Alex Heddle will now be responsible for managing and plugging both companies’ catalogs […]

New Faces Shine on RIAA 2011 Wrap-up

The RIAA’s 2011 wrap-up report is full of Nashville certifications, including numerous first-time honorees […]

Grammy Week Update (2/02/12)

Alison Krauss & Union Station join MusiCares Tribute • New Grammy Awards Performers, Presenters Announced

Willie Nelson to Release New Music Under Sony

Sony Music’s catalog division Legacy Recordings has entered into a new record deal with County Music Hall of Famer Willie Nelson […]

CMA Donates $1.4 Million To Keep The Music Playing

The CMA Foundation is donating $1.4 million to benefit music education programs for Nashville’s 78,000 public school students […]

Louvin Brothers Saga Detailed In New Autobiography

A fascinating recollection of one of the greatest harmony duos in musical history […]

Dave Collins Joins InstiGator

In his new role, Collins will be is based out of Phoenix, AZ and report directly to President Gator Michaels […]

Bigger Picture Group Names New CEO

Bigger Picture Group Chairman and Chief Creative Officer Keith Stegall has named […]

New Country Music Initiatives Launched In Kentucky

Country Music Hall of Famer and Kentucky native Tom T. Hall has joined Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, Country Music Highway committee members and TourSEKY members to launch two new initiatives surrounding US Route 23 […]

Photos: Alive At The Bluebird; Mike Reid at Franklin Theater

Mike Reid, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Victoria Shaw and Jim Photoglo were among the performers at the recent charity events […]

MIDEM: The Final Day

The final day at MIDEM (1/31) brought snow to the normally warm and sunny south of France […]

Combustion Hosts Hit Songwriter Showcase

Combustion Music hosted an intimate songwriter showcase at Gary Allan’s new clothing store, The Label […]

Benefit News: Jimmy Wayne, Jo Dee Messina, Phil Vassar

Vassar heads home to WV • Messina helps local Montessori • Wayne to testify at state Capitol

Stoney Creek Gains Loss

Stoney Creek Records has announced the addition of Chris Loss to the position of Vice President of Promotion […]

Making The Super Bowl Investment

The lofty price point of ads can be a worthwhile expense for the return in visibility […]

Shelton Celebrates Certifications, Heads To Super Bowl With Lambert

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert will share the stage at Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. The couple will […]

Google Currents Latest In Magazine-Style RSS Reader Offerings

Each of the apps has various strengths and weaknesses, but to find the best fit for your needs requires […]

CISAC Global Economic Survey Shows Growth

The survey was based on data provided by CISAC members totaling 232 societies in 121 countries […]

Trisha Yearwood Filming Cooking Show, Recording New Music

The six episode as-yet-untitled series set to premiere in April will also feature her new music […]

Randy Travis Sets 25th Anniversary Tour

The tour will hit more than 30 cities with additional shows to be added […]

Hall of Fame Sets All-Time Attendance Record, Offers Free Day

The 2011 attendance total is the largest in the institution’s 44-year history […]

Pinsons Open Lucy’s Country Cafe

Located in the Blue Bar in the heart of Midtown Nashville, Lucy’s offers southern style cooking and an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet […]

Hill to Headline CRS Warner Music Luncheon

Warner Music Nashville’s Faith Hill has been confirmed to headline a special luncheon performance at CRS 2012 on […]