Weston Burt Signs With Octagon And Paradigm

Ramblin’ Records artist lines up booking and management teams […]

Catch Emmylou, The Civil Wars and Buddy Miller for Free

Emmylou Harris will host the 2nd annual Miracle on Music Row holiday pet adoption event Dec. 17, benefiting Bonaparte’s Retreat. The Nashville organization is dedicated to providing foster care and permanent homes for animals after their time has expired from animal control. The event is free to the public with a suggested $10 donation between […]

Photos: Eric Paslay; SOURCE Luncheon

Paslay at the Country Music Hall of Fame • Brock Jones guest speaker at SOURCE

Singer-Songwriter Wayne Scott Passes

Country singer-songwriter Wayne Scott died Friday, November 18, as a result of […]

Katz’s Greenberg Traurig Named Law Firm of the Year

Honored in Entertainment Law – Music category by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers […]

Oak Ridge Boys – What’cha Gonna Do

Bass man Richard Sterban’s stuttering delivery of the title lines of this bopper is priceless. The rest of the boys are still harmonizing flawlessly. The song is as catchy as all get out. —Robert K. Oermann, MusicRow This summer Cracker Barrel Old Country Store asked The Oak Ridge Boys to record an album incorporating both […]

CountryBreakout No. 1 Song

What a run! Notching its fourth consecutive week at No. 1 on the CountryBreakout Chart, once again, it’s […]

Weekly Chart Report (11/23/11)

Information for the Thanksgiving week edition of the CountryBreakout Chart […]

Shelton “Free To Tweet”

As part of the 1 for All campaign, Shelton will participate in “Free to Tweet,” a daylong online celebration of […]

Photos: Tracy Lawrence’s Turkey Fry & Danielle Peck’s Benefit Concert

Artists help charities for the holidays […]

Industry Ink Wednesday (11/23)

News from ASCAP, NATD, Gokey/Sony, Mark D. Sanders, Gretchen Peters and more […]

Android Ice Cream Sandwich Coming Soon?

There’s a new 4G phone about to debut and it runs on something that sounds like desert for Thanksgiving dinner, Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). […]

Wednesday Photos

JT Hodge makes Grand Ole Opry debut • BMI and the Basement present the latest installment of BMI Buzz

Rodney Atkins To Kick-Off The Holidays With TV Performances

Curb Records’ Rodney Atkins will kick off his Thanksgiving celebration a day early making an appearance tonight (11/23) on […]

Indiana State Fair Victims File Comprehensive Suit

Sugarland, show producers, and stage riggers are among those named in the most comprehensive lawsuit yet stemming from the Indiana State Fair tragedy […]

Country Sales: Six Weeks Remain

It’s the day before Thanksgiving, so I’m going to be brief and promise this year not to wing it with the holiday puns […]

A Skaggs Family Christmas Comes To Nashville

Members of the Skaggs and White families will combine for an ensemble performance of bluegrass-inspired holiday favorites and originals backed by Jim Gray and the Nashville Session Players […]

Photos: SOLID Turkey Bowl, Thompson Square on Santa Train

SOLID teamed up with 12 Music Row companies to collect nearly 2,700 pounds of nonperishable food for charity […]

DISClaimer Single Reviews (11/23/11)

Hillbilly humor, philosophy in song, classic country, bopping pop and ballads with heart, this stack of platters had it all. […]

Scott Borchetta On CNBC Power Lunch

Big Machine Label Group Chieftain Scott Borchetta does an artful two-step as they ask him right at the top of the interview if he has plans to sell to Sony and for how much? “I talk to people all the time,” Borchetta smiles. “We’ve created a winning culture here…” Borchetta appeared as a guest on […]

Apartment Complex Coming To The Row

Plans are in the works for a new apartment building at the corner of […]

Requiem For The Hold

MusicRow spoke anonymously with high powered publisher/pluggers, producers and A&R execs, who graciously agreed to share their deep concerns over the hold’s present and future. […]

American Country Awards To Honor Alabama

Landmark country group will be saluted and perform at the fan-voted show […]

Americana Music Association Announces Board of Directors

The Americana Music Association announced new additions to its Board of Directors today […]

Lukey Bryan Wraps Successful CMT Tour

Luke Bryan wrapped his first major headlining tour over the weekend. CMT ON TOUR: Luke Bryan Tailgates & Tanlines performed in 22 cities […]

Country’s Marketing Chess Board—Staying In The Game

If country marketing is like a game of chess then imagine that the pieces you control are named Product Distribution, Publicity, Radio, Touring, Digital and Endorsements/Sponsorships. […]

Industry Pics

Songwriters of the Year Party, Robert Earl Keen Makes Ryman Debut, Craig Campbell Speaks at MTSU […]

Lifenotes: Gary Lamb

Gary Lamb, son of music industry figure Charlie Lamb, has died […]

Guitarist Paul Yandell Passes

Master “fingerstyle” guitarist Paul Yandell, who was Chet Atkins’ bandleader for over 25 years, passed away Monday morning […]

Gartner Study Predicts Strong Music Growth Online

Although the substantial loss in CD revenue appears unavoidable, the report focuses on the online sector which is, “Where the strategic focus needs to be.” […]

Dierks Bentley Wraps Fall Tour, Plays The White House

Dierks Bentley wraps his fall tour, plays at the White House, and releases a customizable video […]

Paisley’s “Diary” Hits NYT Best-Seller List

Brad Paisley’s first major book, Diary Of A Player, was released on Nov. 1 and is celebrating its second consecutive week on the New York Times Best-Seller List. Co-written with David Wild, contributing editor to Rolling Stone and Emmy-nominated television writer and producer, Diary of a Player reached No. 34 on the New York Times […]

Nashville Artists Cover McCartney For Charity

Numerous stars performed at the Nov. 7 Let Us In concert to benefit The Woman and Cancer Fund at Nashville’s legendary […]

One Week Left For No Shave November

Dang, does something itch around here? Oh, my bad, that’s my unshaven face and neck […]

Cumulus Radiothon Today, And More Benefits

Proceeds benefit Nashville Rescue Mission, plus a benefit for songwriter Earl Clark […]

Willie Nelson Offers Classic Covers Today

Teams with producer James Stroud for two-disc collection […]

Awards Ratings Showdown: CMAs Trump AMAs

The American Music Awards pushed ABC to a third-place finish in last night’s TV ratings race. By comparison, the Nov. 9 CMA Awards […]

TV Time: Artists Score Performance Slots, Guest Spots

Be on the lookout for Craig Morgan, Lady A, the JaneDear girls, Gloriana, and Toby Keith […]

Church To Convert Audiences on Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour

Eric Church has announced his headlining The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour, featuring guest performer Brantley Gilbert […]

Swift, Shelton and Lady A Take Home AMA Awards

Last night’s American Music Awards show was filled with big wins for country music. Taylor Swift walked away with […]

Twitter Used To Rank Republican Candidates

Business Insider has research which shows that among the Republican presidential nominees, “Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich have more than twice the ‘social pull’ among Twitter followers than nominee favorite Mitt Romney.” […]

Singled Out (11/21/11)

A quick round of country singles currently impacting radio or scheduled for release soon […]

Brick and Mortar Retailers Struggle With Smartphone Shopping

The growing prevalence of smartphones is changing the holiday shopping game this year. The old school of thought that getting the consumer in the door at a retail shop practically guaranteed a sale is gone […]

Worley’s River Run Donates To Fight Cancer

The Darryl Worley Foundation recently donated $200,000 to the Cancer Treatment Center that bears the artist’s name. The funds were raised through Darryl Worley’s Tennessee River Run, […]

IBMA Seeks New Exec Dir.

The International Bluegrass Music Association is “looking for a very special person to serve as its Executive Director and chief of staff.” Expected qualifications include a Bachelor degree or equivalent preferred, plus the person must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Nashville area. Dan Hays who served as the organizatin’s Executive Director […]

Country Divas Ring In The Holidays

Martina McBride and Lauren Alaina are set to make television appearances for the upcoming holidays […]

ACM Renewal Deadline; Marlee Scott Hits New Paradigm; Karen Light Exits BMLG

Today’s the last day to renew your ACM membership in order to be eligible to submit for the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.[…]

Radio Host Blair Garner Launches TriPower

Blair Garner, host of the syndicated radio show After MidNite, has announced the creation of […]

B.A.D. Management Hiring & Staff Promotion

B.A.D. Management has promoted Whitney Cheshier to […]

Casting Call For Country Super Group in Nashville Today

Attention country singing hopefuls, specifically the ones between ages 16 and young enough to look 25 […]