The Americana Music Association has released its Top 100 Albums of the Year, based on albums reported to the Americana Airplay Chart between Nov. 16, 2010 and Nov. 14, 2011. UMG’s Lost Highway lands the top two spots on the list with Hayes Carll’s KMAG YOYO hitting No. 1, and Lucinda Williams’ Blessed at No. […]
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Wynonna at Macy’s • Craig Morgan and the USO • Legacy Learning Systems and Nashville Rescue Mission • Steve Richard and Gabe Dixon partner with Second Harvest […]
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The Factory at Franklin host a presentation of Flying High, a new book co-written by best-selling author and songwriter, Stowe D. Shockey, and motivational speaker/entrepreneur Calvin LeHew […]
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The most highly-anticipated Android phone ever has finally hit Verizon shelves. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android’s 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system […]
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BigChampagne, the data farm that has been a pioneer in developing metrics to gauge online music use involving peer-to-peer traffic, has been acquired […]
Houston’s Icehouse Music recently released the double-CD set, This One’s For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark, to celebrate Clark’s 70th birthday. Clark was born in Monahans, Texas on November 6, 1941. The collection was co-produced by Tamara Saviano (Grammy winner for Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster) and frequent Clark co-writer Shawn Camp (“Sis […]
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Nimbit.com reports that its direct-to-fan platform has been showing strong growth in terms of Facebook sales for artists and bands. According to VP of Marketing Carl Jacobson, the trend started about 15 months ago when, “We began to see a sharp uptick in the percentage of direct sales that were coming from our artists’ Facebook […]
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty announced key appointments today (12/14) to the Tennessee Film Entertainment and Music Commission (TFEMC) […]
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Let’s close out the year with some holiday tunes, shall we? This week, we’re looking at some of the more high-profile ones in our community. Next week, we’ll check out the indie artists’ Yuletide offerings. […]
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Like turning lemons to lemonade, it’s coal dust soufflé when you receive lumps of the black rocks in your holiday stocking. And that’s exactly what country sales departments will be forced to munch as consumers shop their way through the final three weeks of 2011. […]
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The Country Music Association has pledged $10 million to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s capital campaign Working On A Building: Country Music Lives Here […]
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Bottlenose hopes to help users accomplish by offering a healthy menu of tools to organize, categorize and streamline the process of interaction and analysis. […]
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Nashville-via-Akron rockers The Black Keys released their seventh full-length album El Camino (Nonesuch) last week to some seriously high expectations […]
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Tonight (12/12) on the GAC network, multi-platinum duo Big & Rich will host Christmas in the Black Hills, a holiday music special. The show premieres at […]
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Lost Highway Projects Top Year-End Americana Chart
/by FreemanThe Americana Music Association has released its Top 100 Albums of the Year, based on albums reported to the Americana Airplay Chart between Nov. 16, 2010 and Nov. 14, 2011. UMG’s Lost Highway lands the top two spots on the list with Hayes Carll’s KMAG YOYO hitting No. 1, and Lucinda Williams’ Blessed at No. […]
LMG Design Studio Launches in Nashville
/by Eric T. ParkerLMG Design Studio officially launched last week (Dec. 7) in Nashville with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house […]
Keek Provides a New Social Platform
/by Eric T. ParkerSocial media users can now add Keek, a micro video platform, to their arsenal […]
Holiday Season Benefits
/by MichelleWynonna at Macy’s • Craig Morgan and the USO • Legacy Learning Systems and Nashville Rescue Mission • Steve Richard and Gabe Dixon partner with Second Harvest […]
Grooveshark Faces Legal Action
/by FreemanOnline listening service Grooveshark could find itself without safe harbor, thanks to pending legal action […]
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
/by FreemanHere’s the thing about time: it’s only moving one direction […]
Weekly Chart Report (12/16/11)
/by FreemanNews for the final CountryBreakout Chart of 2011 […]
Shockey and LeHew ‘Fly High’ With New Book
/by Caitlin RantalaThe Factory at Franklin host a presentation of Flying High, a new book co-written by best-selling author and songwriter, Stowe D. Shockey, and motivational speaker/entrepreneur Calvin LeHew […]
RCA Promotes Easler
/by MichelleJosh Easler has been promoted to the post of Director […]
Montgomery Gentry To Hit The Road With Bullriders
/by Caitlin RantalaAverage Joe’s duo Montgomery Gentry recently caught the attention of The Professional Championship Bullriders and the two have teamed […]
Charlie Cook On Air: Radio ≠ Pandora
/by contributorI believe Mr. Pittman is correct in describing radio as something different than a music stream like Pandora. […]
Dudley Resigns From CMA
/by MichelleThe Country Music Association announced today that Senior Vice President Bobette Dudley has submitted her resignation […]
Rodney Atkins Files For Divorce
/by FreemanRodney Atkins has filed for divorce from his wife Tammy Jo Atkins […]
Artist Updates (12/15/11)
/by MichelleBig Vinny • Woody Paul • Darryl Worley and Wynn Varble • Hunter Hayes
Musical Chairs (12/15/11)
/by Eric T. ParkerJob and contact updates for Katy Brown Epley, Jess Draper, and Janice Bane […]
Industry Vets Launch Wrinkled Records
/by FreemanMusic industry veterans Sandy Knox, Katie Gillon, and Stephen McCord have teamed for the formation […]
Android 4.0: In Time For The Holidays
/by bossrossThe most highly-anticipated Android phone ever has finally hit Verizon shelves. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android’s 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system […]
Emmylou Harris To Celebrate Opry Anniversary
/by Sherod RobertsonEmmylou Harris will be honored by the Grand Ole Opry on her […]
Live Nation Uncorks BigChampagne Data
/by bossrossBigChampagne, the data farm that has been a pioneer in developing metrics to gauge online music use involving peer-to-peer traffic, has been acquired […]
Guy Clark Tribute Released
/by MichelleHouston’s Icehouse Music recently released the double-CD set, This One’s For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark, to celebrate Clark’s 70th birthday. Clark was born in Monahans, Texas on November 6, 1941. The collection was co-produced by Tamara Saviano (Grammy winner for Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster) and frequent Clark co-writer Shawn Camp (“Sis […]
Skip Bishop Exits Sony
/by FreemanMusicRow has confirmed the exit of Sony Music Nashville Sr. VP Promotion Skip Bishop from the label group […]
Martina’s “Hits and More” Due In January
/by FreemanRCA Records Nashville will release Hits and More, a twenty-song collection from Martina McBride […]
Messina, Warren Play St. Jude Country Music Marathon Party
/by FreemanThe St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, presented by Nissan will host a holiday party tomorrow […]
Faith Hill To Perform On People’s Choice Awards
/by Eric T. ParkerFaith Hill is one of the first performers announced for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards […]
Good Works: Rodney Atkins
/by MichelleRodney Atkins performs for Texas volunteer firefighters and at the American Giving Awards […]
Billie Jo Spears Passes
/by Robert K OermannBillie Jo Spears, one of the most consistent female country hit-makers of the 1970s, has died in Texas at age 74. […]
Burrell And Houghton to Host BMI’s Trailblazers of Gospel Music
/by Caitlin RantalaKim Burrell and Israel Houghton will host the 13th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon on […]
Nimbit Reports Spotlight Boosting Facebook Sales
/by bossrossNimbit.com reports that its direct-to-fan platform has been showing strong growth in terms of Facebook sales for artists and bands. According to VP of Marketing Carl Jacobson, the trend started about 15 months ago when, “We began to see a sharp uptick in the percentage of direct sales that were coming from our artists’ Facebook […]
TFEMC Promotes Raines, Hires Locklin
/by contributorTennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty announced key appointments today (12/14) to the Tennessee Film Entertainment and Music Commission (TFEMC) […]
Scenes From the Hall: Sarah Trahern, Suzy Bogguss
/by MichelleSuzy Bogguss performs at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum • GAC’s Sarah Trahern saluted at Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum […]
Americana Music Association Offering Early Bird Registration
/by FreemanEarly bird registration for the Americana Music Festival’s 13th Annual Festival & Conference, scheduled for September 12-15 […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (12/14/11)
/by Robert K OermannLet’s close out the year with some holiday tunes, shall we? This week, we’re looking at some of the more high-profile ones in our community. Next week, we’ll check out the indie artists’ Yuletide offerings. […]
Weak Release Slate Puts Coal In Country Sales Stockings
/by bossrossLike turning lemons to lemonade, it’s coal dust soufflé when you receive lumps of the black rocks in your holiday stocking. And that’s exactly what country sales departments will be forced to munch as consumers shop their way through the final three weeks of 2011. […]
Aristo International Report Highlights Country’s Global Reach
/by Sarah SkatesThe Winter 2011 edition of the Aristo International Report showcases the latest country music happenings around the globe […]
GAC’s “Headline Country” Expands
/by Sherod RobertsonHeadline Country on GAC will begin airing episodes weekly in 2012 with the show scheduled […]
Durante Plans Livestream; Wagar Teams With Holiday Express
/by bossrossCorey Wagar has teamed with non-profit Holiday Express and Margaret Durante is planning a livestream holiday event on Dec. 18. […]
The Band Perry on NYE; Sugarland at Nobel Peace Concert (Video)
/by Eric T. ParkerThe Band Perry will perform at the 40th celebration of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2012 […]
Top 2012 PR Trends
/by bossross…ideas about how PR firms will work with their clients in the coming year. One theme which travels throughout the article is “engagement.” […]
Alan Jackson Viral Campaign Earns Award Nomination
/by FreemanAlan Jackson, Capitol Records Nashville and Eventful have earned a nomination for Viral Campaign of the Year at the fifth annual […]
Lee Ann Womack Treats Social Club Members For Holidays
/by Sarah SkatesLee Ann Womack was in Las Vegas for a three-night stand earlier this month and while she was there […]
Weblinks: YouTube Buys RightsFlow; Verizon Eyes Movie Services
/by Sarah SkatesGoogle-owned YouTube works to compensate music rights holders • Verizon looks to integrate movie streaming
CMA Pledges $10 Million to Hall of Fame
/by FreemanThe Country Music Association has pledged $10 million to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s capital campaign Working On A Building: Country Music Lives Here […]
GAC Debuts “Hit Exchange”
/by Sarah SkatesGAC is launching new show Hit Exchange with an installment pairing Trace Adkins and Exile […]
Bottlenose Set to Revolutionize Social Media Admin
/by bossrossBottlenose hopes to help users accomplish by offering a healthy menu of tools to organize, categorize and streamline the process of interaction and analysis. […]
Neal Coty Inks New Publishing Deal
/by Sarah SkatesDune Grass Music has inked an exclusive songwriter deal with Neal Coty […]
Kingsley To Be Honored At Country Radio Hall of Fame Ceremony
/by FreemanRadio veteran and syndicated countdown host Bob Kingsley will be honored with […]
Artists Engage Fans With Successful Contests
/by Sarah SkatesDierks Bentley and Keith Urban engaged fans with recent promotional contests […]
Black Keys’ El Camino Not Licensed For Streaming Services
/by FreemanNashville-via-Akron rockers The Black Keys released their seventh full-length album El Camino (Nonesuch) last week to some seriously high expectations […]
Paisley Finds Special Collaborator For Benefit Song
/by Eric T. ParkerBrad Paisley lends his voice to a new song “Hard Life,” written by 23-year-old friend Joe Kindregan, who suffers from a terminal disease […]
Big & Rich Host “Christmas In The Black Hills” Tonight On GAC
/by Caitlin RantalaTonight (12/12) on the GAC network, multi-platinum duo Big & Rich will host Christmas in the Black Hills, a holiday music special. The show premieres at […]