Industry Ink (10/28/11)

Nancy Russell’s charity dinner party • Joe Galante, Clint Higham to speak at Belmont • NSAI Song Contest • Chris Austin Songwriting Contest

Artist Roundup

Montgomery Gentry joins the 28th Annual Love Ride • David Nail to sing at World Series • Keith Urban serenaded at Grand Ole Opry • George Jones tours through 2012

Visiting With Paul Brandt

“Nashville definitely had a huge role in shaping where I am today,” Paul Brandt told MusicRow… “Pete Fisher managed me before he started managing the Opry. The biz was changing then so much, but his great management style set a lot of firm foundations to build the successes that we have accomplished.” (…}

Jeremy McComb Debuts New EP

Jeremy McComb of McCombOVER Records recently released his new EP […]

Hood Releases New Album

Carnival Records’ recording artist Adam Hood recently released his new album […]

CMA, ABC and Macy’s Ramp Up For The CMA Awards

As excitement builds for The 45th Annual CMA Awards, the Country Music Association is partnering with ABC and Macy’s for related special events […]

CountryBreakout No. 1 Song

Probably goes without saying, but country music isn’t just for rural Southerners. It’s populist art, and unless you’ve managed to completely escape heartbreak or never bothered to form basic human relationships, then you can relate to at least some of the songs.

Weekly Chart Report (10/27/11)

Radio personnel news, and a new CountryBreakout No. 1 song […]

Charlie Cook On Air

Halloween is right around the corner. It’s not my favorite holiday. I may be the only American who does not like Halloween. It’s cold out. Even in California, I would stand by the front door handing out candy to cute little kids, but it was always cold.

Nix Named Promo VP

Norbert Nix has been appointed to the post of Vice President, Columbia/BNA Promotion […]

New Book About Townes Van Zandt

New book showcases his work and influence on generations of other artists […]

Cropper Visits Grammy Museum, Talks New Album

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist (and Nashville resident) Steve Cropper appeared at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles […]

House Introduces “The Stop Online Piracy Act”

Industry organizations cheer initiative […]

Mastering For iTunes Optimization

An increasing number of projects are expected to be mastered specifically for AAC format […]

How Chris Young Ended Up With Keith Whitley’s Guitar

A vintage guitar’s journey to the younger star from one of his heroes […]

Google Music Nears Launch

Debut could come in next few weeks, offering […]

CRS 2012 Expands Panel Offerings

CRS 2012 to be held Feb. 22-24, 2012, has expanded its agenda by offering […]

Lonestar Reunites

Band regroups for 20th anniversary tour, album […]

“Twilight” Soundtrack Sells Big, Boosts Baby Acts

With the latest installment of the Twilight saga coming, it’s interesting to look at the popularity of the soundtracks […]

Thursday Photos

Yaklin Signs with Orbison Music/Still Working Music • Hayes Receives Honorary Membership • Hit Writers Perform Benefit […]

Artist Round-Up: Charlie Daniels Turns 75

Plus Josh Thompson, Billy Dean, Crystal Hoyt, Linda Davis, Buddy Jewell and more […]

Coming And Going: Marathon Music Works, FYE, Twitter

New venue opening, record store closing, Twitter expanding […]

Pop Superstar Joins CMA Awards

Show also adds a fantasy-football-inspired online game called MyPicks […]

Stagecoach Line-up Includes Mavericks Reunion

Country superstars head west for the annual festival […]

SOLID Announces 2012 Executive Board

Leadership organization heads into 15th year […]

Bobby Karl Works The Room

On Tuesday evening (10/25), it was all about “giving back” at the Ben Folds Studio on Music Row […]

McCreery’s Big Grin Lifts Country Sales

Sales updates from Idol alums, Lady A, Montgomery Gentry and more […]

Atkins and Applebee’s Thank Troops With New Campaign

New partnership boosts morale […]

Big Vinny Competes On “The Biggest Loser”

Last night’s weigh-in shows Vinny’s big progress […]

Industry Ink Wednesday

Brent Anderson • Don Wayne memorial • Robert Levine at Vanderbilt • Dan Wheldon • Lamon Records • Celeste Kellogg

Good Works: Jake Owen, Jerry Douglas

Upcoming benefit events featuring Jake Owen and Jerry Douglas […]

Chesney’s Video, Gloriana’s Single, Durante’s Scream Stream

Chesney’s “Reality” video showcases tour, plus new music from Gloriana, and a streaming Halloween party with Durante

DISClaimer Single Reviews (10/26/11)

Toby, Trace, Blake, Dolly, Merle and more—it’s all stars and no waiting in this week’s column. […]

CMA Country Christmas, New Awards Merch

Details on the CMA Country Christmas special, plus CMA Awards merch for sale online […]

SoundExchange Distributions Continue Growing

SoundExchange, reports it has distributed almost $88 million to more than 18,300 payees during the Q3 2011 (…)

Industry Ink: Green Hills Music Group Signing

Plus, publisher Mickey Goldsen passes • Earls welcome baby • CCMA strong ratings • UMPG promotes Lambert • Self’s Matt Mahaffey

Tuesday Photos

Museum Honors Fontana • She’s Country Tour Launches • Neal McCoy Visits MusicRow […]

Lambert Readies Album Launch

For Miranda Lambert fans, the two year wait since her last solo outing is almost over. The feisty CMA Female Vocalist of the Year (…)

Songwriters Share Insight

Songwriters John Oates, Matraca Berg, Jim Lauderdale and Angel Snow teamed for a panel discussion about their craft […]

Urban Plans Hall Benefit [updated]

Keith Urban and an all-star lineup of his friends will descend upon Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena […]

Terrestrial Radio Reacts To Growing Online Audience

Arbitron has released new data showing that the online radio audience has doubled every five years […]

Aldean, Gaga To Perform At Grammy Noms Concert

The first performers announced for The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night include […]

Ramblin’ Music Launches in Nashville

New outfit with label and publishing divisions announces team members […]

Sony/ATV Adds Creative Manager

Makes move from Bug Music…

Music City Walk of Fame Names New Class

Formal inductions will be held next month for […]

Jesse Atwell Joins Triple 8 Management

Triple 8 Management hires Jesse Atwell as the […]

2012 People’s Choice Nominees Announced

The recently announced 2012 People’s Choice Award nominees include numerous country stars. Here’s a quick look […]

Singles Only Hosts Oktoberfest

Singles Only, a group of independent publishers, hosted Oktoberfest […]

Veteran Hit Writer Billy Barton Passes

Barton is best known for “A Dear John Letter” […]

Photos: Opry Goes Pink, Rocketown, WMBA

Opry Goes Pink • Redneck Rally for Rocketown • WMBA welcomes Warnke