Dolly Parton has achieved another historic milestone: her classic song “Coat Of Many Colors” has been added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry […]
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Chesney’s Costa Sunglasses • Josh Turner previews Punching Bag • Her Nashville talks Music Row • Plus Keith Urban, Jo Dee Messina, David Bradley and Jessica Frech
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I was not going to write anything about Rusty Walker’s death this week. There will be many words written, Facebook posts, emotions expressed and hugs exchanged that will be more eloquent than anything I can say […]
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Guitarist Capps will appear in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nashville Cats series, and bassist Babbitt will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame […]
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Finalists for CMA’s touring industry honors known as the SRO (Standing Room Only) Awards. Ballots will be emailed to voters tomorrow, Friday, May 25 […]
Chesney invited members of the industry to his final rehearsal to get a sneak peak of the performance. It was obvious from the opening minutes of the show, this is going to be a must-see tour for 2012 […]
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Kevin Costner has kicked off a week of promotional television appearances surrounding the premier of his new History Channel mini-series, Hatfields & McCoys, set to debut […]
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Dungans welcome grand baby • Dan Hodges signing • Joe Nichols/Show Dog Universal split • Warner’s Pickin’ On The Patio tonight • Black River’s Dawn Delvo for LLS Woman of the Year • Aderra Collectible Flash Drives • ASCAP and Young Guns Publishing at the Bluebird
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In Music City, meteorologists are predicting record breaking heat for Memorial Day. Here’s where country stars will be turning up the heat across the nation […]
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Blaster Records, in association with Warner Music Nashville, recently announced the details of Old School, New Rules, the upcoming Hank Williams, Jr. album […]
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This year’s honorees are all founding members of SOURCE, the nonprofit organization started in 1991 to support women who work in the Nashville music industry […]
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Veteran radio consultant Rusty Walker died May 21 at age 59. He was a respected member of the music industry who was recently inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame […]
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C.F. Martin & Co. has announced that singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes has signed on as the guitar manufacturer’s newest brand ambassador […]
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The panel will convene industry experts to discuss the process of music selection for commercial advertising, strategies for pitching, and rights and fee structures […]
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Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” Added to National Recording Registry
/by Caitlin RantalaDolly Parton has achieved another historic milestone: her classic song “Coat Of Many Colors” has been added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry […]
Luke Bryan To Perform On “The Bachelorette”
/by MichelleLuke Bryan will appear in the third episode of the new season of ABC’s The Bachelorette […]
Artist Updates (5/25/12)
/by FreemanChesney’s Costa Sunglasses • Josh Turner previews Punching Bag • Her Nashville talks Music Row • Plus Keith Urban, Jo Dee Messina, David Bradley and Jessica Frech
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
/by FreemanPeople will talk. If you’ve been the jerk in a relationship, someone’s going to find out and word will spread […]
Sixth Annual Songwriters Series Announced
/by MichelleThe Sixth Annual Songwriters Series is set for June 7-9 at the Hard Rock Café in Nashville.
Country Throwdown and The Boot Campaign Honor Military Families
/by Caitlin RantalaThe Country Throwdown Tour and The Boot Campaign have announced the Country Throwdown Tour Contest sponsored by Southwest Airlines […]
Weekly Chart Report (5/25/2012)
/by FreemanIt’s like the Wild West out here this week–anything goes […]
Charlie Cook On Air: Rusty Walker
/by contributorI was not going to write anything about Rusty Walker’s death this week. There will be many words written, Facebook posts, emotions expressed and hugs exchanged that will be more eloquent than anything I can say […]
McGraw Launches Initiative To Aid Military Service Members
/by FreemanTim McGraw is launching a new program called HomeFront in partnership with Chase and Operation Homefront […]
Momentum Partners with GrassRoots
/by MichelleJamie O’Neal’s Momentum Label Group has partnered with Nashville’s GrassRoots Promotion […]
JEFF The Brotherhood Signs With Warner Bros. Records
/by Sherod RobertsonNashville’s JEFF The Brotherhood is comprised of Jake and Jamin Orrall, sons of Robert Ellis Orrall […]
Rodney Crowell Opens Frist Fridays on Eve of Album Release
/by Sarah SkatesRodney Crowell is set for a Nashville performance tomorrow night (5/25) as he prepares for the June 5 release of his next album […]
Musicians Jimmy Capps, Bob Babbitt To Be Honored
/by Sarah SkatesGuitarist Capps will appear in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Nashville Cats series, and bassist Babbitt will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame […]
CMA’s SRO Awards Nominees Announced
/by Sarah SkatesFinalists for CMA’s touring industry honors known as the SRO (Standing Room Only) Awards. Ballots will be emailed to voters tomorrow, Friday, May 25 […]
“Brothers of the Sun Tour” Readies for Kick Off
/by Sherod RobertsonChesney invited members of the industry to his final rehearsal to get a sneak peak of the performance. It was obvious from the opening minutes of the show, this is going to be a must-see tour for 2012 […]
Americana Awards Nominees Coming Next Week
/by Sarah SkatesThe announcement ceremony will be held at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre in Los Angeles with host Jim Lauderdale band leader Buddy Miller […]
CMA Supports W.O. Smith School
/by MichelleCMA Foundation donates $50,000 to Summer Music Education Programs […]
Rascal Flatts’ “Changed” Goes Gold
/by Caitlin RantalaRascal Flatts’ album Changed was released last month (4/3) and has been certified Gold by the RIAA […]
Kevin Costner Launches Mini-Series And CD
/by Eric T. ParkerKevin Costner has kicked off a week of promotional television appearances surrounding the premier of his new History Channel mini-series, Hatfields & McCoys, set to debut […]
Industry Ink Thursday (5/24)
/by Sarah SkatesDungans welcome grand baby • Dan Hodges signing • Joe Nichols/Show Dog Universal split • Warner’s Pickin’ On The Patio tonight • Black River’s Dawn Delvo for LLS Woman of the Year • Aderra Collectible Flash Drives • ASCAP and Young Guns Publishing at the Bluebird
CMT Music Awards Adds Performers
/by Caitlin RantalaLuke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and […]
Bobby Karl Works The Room
/by Bobby KarlMusicRow’s man about town mixes and mingles at David Ross’ Book Party and Luke Bryan’s Platinum Tailgate Party […]
Ronnie Dunn Interviewed for SiriusXM’s “Town Hall,” Performs on Fallon
/by Caitlin RantalaSiriusXM’s Town Hall with Ronnie Dunn will air live on Prime Country, channel 58, Thursday, May 24 […]
Artist Updates (5/23/12)
/by FreemanNews updates from Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Lee Brice, Josh Thompson and more […]
CMA Reveals Awards Date, Voting Schedule
/by Sarah SkatesThe first ballot will be coming to an inbox near you […]
Benefit Events Supplement CMA Music Fest Week
/by MichelleArtists Perform for Good Causes at Wildhorse Saloon • Country Weekly Benefit Concert Featuring Colt Ford, LoCash Cowboys and Matt Stillwell
Weekly Register: Country TEA Continues Downward Trend
/by bossrossWhy is country’s TEA index shrinking while the format’s album and track sales both show YTD gains? And is that a bad omen? […]
Lifenotes
/by Sarah SkatesMusicRow extends condolences to Dale Turner on the death of his mother, and Suzanne Gordon on the passing of her father […]
CMA Hires Matthew Seaton
/by Caitlin RantalaThe Country Music Association has announced the hiring of Matthew Seaton as Community Outreach Manager. In this position, Seaton will […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (5/23/12)
/by Robert K OermannHere’s a brand-new reason why Kenny Chesney is a superstar […]
Memorial Day, Country Style
/by Sarah SkatesIn Music City, meteorologists are predicting record breaking heat for Memorial Day. Here’s where country stars will be turning up the heat across the nation […]
Artist Photos (5/22/12)
/by FreemanPhil Vassar • Shawna Russell • Billy Gilman
Stars Join City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge
/by FreemanThe stars will come out to help battle cancer during the 2012 CMA Music Festival week at the 22nd Annual City of Hope Celebrity Challenge […]
Hank Williams Jr. Reveals New Album Details
/by Caitlin RantalaBlaster Records, in association with Warner Music Nashville, recently announced the details of Old School, New Rules, the upcoming Hank Williams, Jr. album […]
SOURCE Awards Honorees Announced
/by Sarah SkatesThis year’s honorees are all founding members of SOURCE, the nonprofit organization started in 1991 to support women who work in the Nashville music industry […]
Craig Morgan to Host 6th Annual Charity Weekend
/by Caitlin RantalaCraig Morgan will host his 6th annual Charity Weekend August 11 and 12 in his hometown of Dickson, TN […]
Nashville Film Festival Names New Development Director
/by FreemanIn her new role, Deb Pinger will lead all marking communications, and donor-related efforts for the organization.
Arrangements Set For Rusty Walker
/by Sarah SkatesVeteran radio consultant Rusty Walker died May 21 at age 59. He was a respected member of the music industry who was recently inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame […]
Hunter Hayes Becomes Martin Guitar Brand Ambassador
/by FreemanC.F. Martin & Co. has announced that singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes has signed on as the guitar manufacturer’s newest brand ambassador […]
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Reschedules Induction Ceremony
/by MichelleThe Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has rescheduled its 42nd Anniversary Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony for Sunday, October 7, 2012.
Gloriana to Release Sophomore Album
/by Caitlin RantalaCountry music trio Gloriana is slated to release its second studio album A Thousand Miles Left Behind […]
AIMP Nashville Chapter to Present Music Advertising Panel
/by FreemanThe panel will convene industry experts to discuss the process of music selection for commercial advertising, strategies for pitching, and rights and fee structures […]
Billboard Awards Salute Swift, Aldean, Lady A
/by Sarah SkatesTrophies were presented at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas […]
Phillip Fulmer & Charlie Daniels Golf Classic Takes Place Today
/by MichelleThe 14th Annual Phillip Fulmer & Charlie Daniels Golf Classic will take place today (5/22) at Hermitage Golf Course […]
Corey Wagar – Take Ya Back
/by ProgrammerPlaylistCountry music’s Corey Wagar is ready to Take Ya Back with her brand new single. Wagar, who is known for […]
Programmer Playlist: Shawna Russell
/by ProgrammerPlaylistShawna Russell and Way Out West Records proudly release her retro and rockin’ uptempo summertime single “Sounds Like A Party” to […]
Grand Ole Opry to Salute Troops
/by Caitlin RantalaService members will walk the red carpet at the Grand Ole Opry House […]
George Jones Admitted To Hospital
/by FreemanCountry Music Hall of Fame Member George Jones was admitted to a Nashville area hospital today (5/21) […]
Toby Keith and Kristen Bell Will Host CMT Awards
/by FreemanHollywood meets Nashville when Toby Keith and Kristen Bell host the 2012 CMT Music Awards […]
New Radio Licensing Rates Established
/by Sarah SkatesPerforming rights organizations are experiencing a significant decrease in income from radio stations […]