Kim Buie Joins Thirty Tigers

The longtime A&R exec veers off the Lost Highway for a new gig.

Webster PR Staffs Up

The publicity and marketing firm announces a promotion and two new additions.

Details Emerging On Lambert’s Four The Record

Details about Miranda Lambert’s new album Four The Record, due out Nov. 1, are starting to emerge.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Set First Australia Dates

The couple are touring Down Under for the first time.

InstiGator Adds Director of Promotion

Gator Michaels continues to staff up his new company with the addition of an experience radio promo exec.

Don Williams To Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award

The revered songman will be saluted with ASCAP’s highest honor.

BMG To Acquire Bug Music

Bug is the latest in a string of major purchases by the growing publishing company.

George Jones To Celebrate 80th Birthday At The Opry

George Jones celebrates his 80th birthday Monday Sept. 12, and The Grand Ole Opry will host a special celebration for him during the Tuesday night Opry Sept. 13.

Industry Ink Friday (9/9/11)

Well wishes to Bobette Dudley • Glen Campbell coming to the Ryman • New music from Minnie Murphy • Harris, Skinner, and Atwood combine to form HSA • Updated contact info for Bozeman Media • Lee Richey exits WCJW

The Opry Goes Pink With Martina McBride

On Oct. 22, during the Third Annual Opry Goes Pink show, Opry member Martina McBride will […]

CCMA Adds Awards Presenters, Honors Johnny Reid

The Canadian Country Music Association’s Country Music Week begins today (Sept. 9) in Hamilton, Ontario, and culminates with the Sept. 12 broadcast of the Canadian Country Music Awards. The organization just announced the addition of Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough; Toronto Blue Jays JP Arencibia and Brett Lawrie; and Canadian singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk. Additionally, the presenter […]

Lady A Promotes Release Online

Lady Antebellum is promoting the Sept. 13 release of their third studio album, Own the Night, with exclusive online events and other special online content.

Toby Keith Offers Deluxe Edition Of Clancy’s Tavern

Regular and Deluxe versions of Toby Keith’s new album Clancy’s Tavern will be available for purchase October 25.

CountryBreakout Panelists Remember Sept. 11

A few of our CountryBreakout Reporters recall the multitude of feelings that hit them in the wake of September 11, and how radio responded to the event.

CountryBreakout No. 1 Song

This week’s CountryBreakout No. 1 song is…

Weekly Chart Report (9/9/11)

CMA Award Nominees Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and more all fare well in this edition of the chart.

Mark Your Calendar…

Here are the events, albums, and singles planned for the coming weeks. Mark your calendars!

Charlie Cook On Air

This is not a weekend to write stuff about how to get a record played or how to move listeners from one quarter hour to the next. Obviously, if you have been reading my comments these last few weeks, I am not a professional writer. So there will be more compelling words written about 9/11/01 than I could ever muster.

Respite Hosts 7th Annual Jazzin’ Event

Imagine enjoying wine, music, great food and making a difference for people that need your help—all at the same time. If that sounds great then you won’t want to miss the 7th Annual Jazzin’ For Respite this weekend, Sept. 10. The event takes place at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, TN from 6:30-9:30 p.m. […]

Lady A Prepares High Energy Album Launch

The countdown for the launch of Lady Antebellum’s new album Own The Night set for Tuesday, Sept. 13, is almost over. And the six time Grammy winners are planning a robust week of events to celebrate their third studio album. Lady A’s debut week explosion begins today (9/8) in Green Bay, WI with pre-game performance […]

Second Harvest Plans Stars Benefit

The Second Harvest Food Bank is preparing to help raise awareness of hunger issues in our community with its 7th Annual Stars For Second Harvest Benefit on Oct. 18 at the Ryman Auditorium. The event is sponsored by O’Charley’s. Under the able and ongoing stewardship of songwriter/host Craig Wiseman, the show will feature Kix Brooks […]

Live TV Events Are A Hot Commodity

Country music’s growing popularity isn’t the only thing fueling an all-out bidding war for television broadcast rights to the CMA Awards.

Updates From WMBA and CRS

WMBA Hosts Tequila ‘N’ Tiffany Open Enrollment • CRS Deadline For Custom Radio Liners

Music Memorabilia Store Opens At Loveless Cafe

The Rock-N-Roll Pitstop will open its doors Oct. 1 at the Loveless Cafe. This unique retail shop is sure to be a one-of-a-kind experience for collectors of music memorabilia. Formed by Stephen M. Shutts and Robert Reynolds, formerly of the Mavericks, the shop will rotate acquisitions that range from affordable to very high end. Additionally, […]

Bug, EMI Still on Auction Blocks

Updates on the ongoing bidding for the two music companies.

Photo Spread: Stuart Dill, Brent Maher, Jack Greene

Dill authors book • Maher makes donation • Greene presents first-ever CMA trophies

Publishing Signing Pics

Vandermont Inks Blackjack Billy […]

Owen Opens At No. 1 On Country Albums Chart

SoundScan analysis: Jake Owen’s third album “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” is shaping up to be his biggest yet, debuting at No. 1 on the Country Albums chart this week with 55K units sold.

IBMA Awards Performers Revealed

Initial performers for IBMA’s 22nd International Bluegrass Music Awards at the Ryman Auditorium Thursday, Sept. 29 have been confirmed.

Artists Mark 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Numerous artists are commemorating the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 with patriotic music and fundraisers to benefit members of the armed forces.

Michaels Launches InstiGator

The experienced radio promo vet makes headway with his own company.

Swift to Receive Symphony’s Harmony Award

The starlet will be saluted with the organization’s highest honor this winter at the Symphony Ball.

Signings: Odie Blackmon, Garret Noel, Coy Taylor

Signing news for songwriter Odie Blackmon, Actor/Director Garret Noel, and artist Coy Taylor.

DISClaimer Single Reviews (9/7/11)

This edition of DisClaimer has exactly the right mixture of superstars, mid-levels and unknowns. […]

Discovering BossRoss Web Read

Imagine BossRoss Web Read as being your own personal information curator quietly selecting articles of interest  from varied sources around the internet. Topics include all facets of the music world plus technology, social networking, business, touring and more. It’s all linked so you can glance down the headlines and travel fast to investigate. A good short cut is […]

Dude, Where’s My CMA Nomination?

Nominations for the 45th Annual CMA Awards are here, and there a few discussion-worthy items, including new entries in Entertainer of the Year, the lengthening time of artist development, and the omission of Miranda Lambert from key categories.

BMI Names SVP/General Counsel

VP, Legal Stuart Rosen rises to new post.

SESAC Promotes Connell to VP Post

The promotion further develops the PRO’s new media licensing initiatives.

Songwriter Owen Davis Passes

The man best known for the song “The Other Side of Nashville” has died.

Aware Records/A-Squared Management Open Nashville Digs

Aware Records/A-Squared Management is opening a satellite office in Nashville later this month (9/26) headed by manager Josh Terry. The Chicago-based company was created by CEO Gregg Latterman in 1993 and enjoyed early success launching careers for John Mayer, Five For Fighting and Train. Aware Records has a joint venture with Universal Republic & currently represents […]

CMA Tickets On-Sale Info

Following an exclusive pre-sale for CMA Members, tickets will be released to the public.

Dierks Taps Fellow Stars For Miles & Music Benefit

Dierks Bentley’s sixth annual “Miles & Music for Kids” celebrity motorcycle ride and benefit concert will be held next month in Nashville.

CMT Sets Aggressive Fall Lineup

CMT will aggressively continue its development of original content the fall with the launch of four new series and the return of two. According to Jayson Dinsmore, Executive VP, Development and Programming CMT the network is also planning to premiere its second Original Movie and new episodes of music series CMT Crossroads and Invitation Only. […]

CMA Announces 2011 Broadcast Awards Finalists

Nominations for CMA Broadcast Personality, and Radio Station of the Year.

CMA Nominations Revealed

Nominations for the 45th Annual CMA Awards were revealed today.

The Lost Trailers – Underdog

The Lost Trailers are back! The country music duo founded by songwriter/producer Stokes Nielson, launch “Underdog”  to country radio this week for a September 19th impact date. Nielson’s first record using the Lost Trailers name was The Story of the New Age Cowboy, which Willie Nelson discovered in 2000 and offered the chance to perform at his 4th of July picnic. Following that […]

Artist News: Darius, Jake, Willie and More

Darius Rucker plans fall tour • Jake Owen’s “Barefoot” off and running • Country artists team up for college football • MDA Telethon includes country stars • Willie Nelson teams up with Chipotle

Aldean Duels Rapper T.I. For Ringtone Title

Most country fans would not be expected to know that rapper T.I.’s real name is Clifford Harris, but judging by purchases of 248,000 ringtones and close to 1.98 million downloads of “Dirt Road Anthem,” they certainly know Jason Aldean. […]

Movie Pass Gives Subscribers Big Screen Experience

Movie Pass may soon revolutionize the cinema industry with its new subscription model for lovers of the silver screen. The new service which the Wall Street Journal reports will soon enter a testing phase, allows consumers to view an unlimited number of films per month at participating movie screens for a flat monthly fee. Exact […]

Photo Friday

Christian Kane Visits MusicRow • Belmont Students in Liverpool • Museum Hosts Tommy Emmanuel