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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. […]
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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.” […]
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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 […]
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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.” […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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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 […]
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Several of Country’s leading lights will play for President and Mrs. Obama at the White House for Country Music: In Performance at the White House, taping for PBS […]
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The accomplishments of Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift in 2011 will be celebrated with CMT’s Artists Of The Year […]
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Quick, what’s a 14-letter word for a pre Civil War woman, or a multi-Platinum selling country music trio who conquered the 2011 Grammy Awards and was just awarded with another CMA Award for Vocal Group of the Year? […]
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From Vince Gill at the Nashville Christmas Parade to Scotty McCreery and Rodney Atkins at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, artists are spreading lots of holiday cheer […]
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Taylor Swift will be profiled this Sunday, Nov. 20 in a segment that includes concert and backstage footage, a candid interview, and a look at her Nashville condo […]
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American Country Awards To Honor Alabama
/by Eric T. ParkerLandmark country group will be saluted and perform at the fan-voted show […]
Americana Music Association Announces Board of Directors
/by FreemanThe Americana Music Association announced new additions to its Board of Directors today […]
Lukey Bryan Wraps Successful CMT Tour
/by Sarah SkatesLuke 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
/by bossrossIf 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
/by Sarah SkatesSongwriters of the Year Party, Robert Earl Keen Makes Ryman Debut, Craig Campbell Speaks at MTSU […]
Lifenotes: Gary Lamb
/by Sarah SkatesGary Lamb, son of music industry figure Charlie Lamb, has died […]
Guitarist Paul Yandell Passes
/by FreemanMaster “fingerstyle” guitarist Paul Yandell, who was Chet Atkins’ bandleader for over 25 years, passed away Monday morning […]
Gartner Study Predicts Strong Music Growth Online
/by bossrossAlthough 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
/by Eric T. ParkerDierks Bentley wraps his fall tour, plays at the White House, and releases a customizable video […]
Paisley’s “Diary” Hits NYT Best-Seller List
/by Eric T. ParkerBrad 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
/by Sarah SkatesNumerous 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
/by FreemanDang, does something itch around here? Oh, my bad, that’s my unshaven face and neck […]
Cumulus Radiothon Today, And More Benefits
/by Caitlin RantalaProceeds benefit Nashville Rescue Mission, plus a benefit for songwriter Earl Clark […]
Willie Nelson Offers Classic Covers Today
/by Eric T. ParkerTeams with producer James Stroud for two-disc collection […]
Awards Ratings Showdown: CMAs Trump AMAs
/by Sarah SkatesThe 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
/by Sarah SkatesBe on the lookout for Craig Morgan, Lady A, the JaneDear girls, Gloriana, and Toby Keith […]
Church To Convert Audiences on Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour
/by FreemanEric Church has announced his headlining The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour, featuring guest performer Brantley Gilbert […]
Swift, Shelton and Lady A Take Home AMA Awards
/by Caitlin RantalaLast 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
/by adminBusiness 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)
/by FreemanA quick round of country singles currently impacting radio or scheduled for release soon […]
Brick and Mortar Retailers Struggle With Smartphone Shopping
/by Sarah SkatesThe 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
/by adminThe 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.
/by adminThe 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
/by FreemanMartina 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
/by adminToday’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
/by Sherod RobertsonBlair Garner, host of the syndicated radio show After MidNite, has announced the creation of […]
B.A.D. Management Hiring & Staff Promotion
/by Eric T. ParkerB.A.D. Management has promoted Whitney Cheshier to […]
Casting Call For Country Super Group in Nashville Today
/by FreemanAttention country singing hopefuls, specifically the ones between ages 16 and young enough to look 25 […]
The EMI Deal: Change Fuels Optimism
/by adminThe passing of a grand marquis like EMI is cause for sadness and nostalgia, but it may also signal a stronger future. […]
CMA Songwriters Series To Return To Joe’s Pub
/by Caitlin RantalaCMA Songwriters Series will return to New York City’s Joe’s Pub, on […]
PBS To Air “Country Music: In Performance at the White House”
/by Caitlin RantalaSeveral of Country’s leading lights will play for President and Mrs. Obama at the White House for Country Music: In Performance at the White House, taping for PBS […]
Performers Announced For CMT Artists Of The Year
/by Caitlin RantalaThe accomplishments of Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift in 2011 will be celebrated with CMT’s Artists Of The Year […]
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
/by FreemanQuick, what’s a 14-letter word for a pre Civil War woman, or a multi-Platinum selling country music trio who conquered the 2011 Grammy Awards and was just awarded with another CMA Award for Vocal Group of the Year? […]
Weekly Chart Report (11/18/11)
/by FreemanGet the latest news for this week’s CountryBreakout Chart here […]
Charlie Cook On Air
/by contributorI go to this restaurant each Friday. I like their varied menu […]
Kellie Pickler, Casey James Help Musicians On Call
/by MichelleKellie Pickler, Casey James, and a sold-out crowd celebrated four years of Musicians On Call’s dedication to the Nashville community […]
Google Music Open For Business
/by Sarah SkatesService launches with millions of songs, and several advantages over iTunes […]
17th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival Dates Revealed
/by FreemanHere’s something to make you eager for Spring, now that the cold is arriving in Nashville […]
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
/by Sarah SkatesFrom Vince Gill at the Nashville Christmas Parade to Scotty McCreery and Rodney Atkins at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, artists are spreading lots of holiday cheer […]
Performers Added to CMA Music Festival, Grammy Noms Concert
/by Sarah SkatesCMA isn’t slowing down. Only a week post-awards the organization is gearing up for CMA Music Festival […]
Big D and Bubba End Local WSIX Run
/by FreemanPlan to focus on widely syndicated morning show […]
NMPA, HFA Offering YouTube Licensing For Indie Pubs
/by Sarah SkatesThe National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) and The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA) are offering independent music publishers […]
“60 Minutes” Profiles Swift
/by Sarah SkatesTaylor Swift will be profiled this Sunday, Nov. 20 in a segment that includes concert and backstage footage, a candid interview, and a look at her Nashville condo […]
Billy Currington Heading Out On First Headlining Tour
/by Eric T. ParkerBilly Currington is set to kick 2012 off with his first headlining tour and has invited UMGN labelmates […]
CMA Country Christmas Coming Dec. 1
/by adminSugarland’s Jennifer Nettles will host the two-hour holiday extravaganza CMA Country Christmas, airing Thurs., Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on ABC. […]
National News: BMG Chrysalis, SoundExchange, Sanctuary5B
/by Eric T. ParkerHirings and new partnerships announced […]
Corey Smith Premieres Video On CMT
/by contributorCorey Smith’s new music video, “Maybe Next Year,” premieres today (11/16) on CMT and CMT.com. In addition to the exclusive airing […]
Industry Ink Wednesday
/by Sarah SkatesAll the latest from Troy Verges, Daniel Tashian, Manuel, Steel Magnolia, Ashley Gearing, Danny Gokey, Big Vinny, Jesse Lee and so much more […]
Americanafest Sets Attendance Records, 2012 Dates
/by Caitlin RantalaThe Americana Music Association will host its 2012 Festival & Conference in Nashville, TN from […]
Lawrence To Host Sixth Annual Turkey Fry
/by Caitlin RantalaTracy Lawrence preparing to host the sixth annual “Mission Possible” Turkey Fry on Tuesday, Nov. 22. He will be joined by […]