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

ZBB Announces Southern Ground Music & Food Festival

Music Festivals are all about eclecticism and “fan experience,” but Zac Brown Band’s Southern Ground Music & Food Festival, set for Oct. 21-23 in Charleston, SC, is attempting to raise the bar.

National Folk Festival Starts Tonight

The 73rd Annual National Folk Festival starts this evening (9/2) at the Bicentennial Mall in downtown Nashville, offering a wide selection of music, dance, arts, food, and more.

Sea Gayle/BNA Announces New Signing

The Sea Gayle/BNA team officially announced a new addition to its roster this week.

Weekly Chart Report (9/02/11)

Keith Urban might be a prophet. About three months ago he tunefully predicted that it was “gonna be a long hot summer” and well, it definitely has been.

Robertson Taylor Founder Renews Contract

Co-founder Bob Taylor has renewed his contract with Robertson Taylor, the insurance broker that provides specialist products for the entertainment and music industries. Andy Wallin, Managing Director, Robertson Taylor, said, “We are delighted that Bob is continuing in the business. His experience and industry knowledge is unparalleled and there is a huge amount of affection and […]

Charlie Cook On Air

August is the month of state and county fairs. Headlining: bad food. Iowa has a new dish this year of Fried Butter. Really? Plain butter isn’t enough to drive up health care costs in the state?

Hot Combos Vince/Sting, George/Martina, Faith/NBC

George Strait and Martina McBride will hit the road together in January 2012. Tour dates and on-sale information will be announced soon. Strait is prepping for next week’s release of his 39th studio album Here For A Good Time. McBride’s new effort Eleven will debut on Oct. 11. She is also teaming with Target for […]

Apple Promotes Eddy Cue

The longtime leader of iTunes has a new title and expanded duties under the tech giant’s new Tim Cook regime.

Industry Ink Thursday (9/1/11)

Ground(ctrl) expands • ROPE Awards • Scott Borchetta • Jay Frank • Rachel Holder • Crook & Chase • Concerts, benefits, and more

The Doc Is In At Nine North

Nine North Nashville’s promo team has a new regional rep.

Nashville Gets A New “Label”

The Label, Nashville’s newest men’s boutique, opens today in the 12South District at 2222 12th Ave S. Country artist Gary Allan and long-time stylist Renee Layher joined forces to bring a new crop of design talent to Nashville. Their high-end, exclusive men’s boutique offers cutting edge design in clothing, jewelry and home furnishings. During a […]

Quick Pics

Sarah Darling at Bristol, Stealing Angels in Iraq, plus Marshall Tucker Band with Katie Armiger and Bo Bice

Charlie Craig Memorial Set For Tuesday

Doug Johnson, Rob Crosby and other Music Row songwriters plan to celebrate the music and the memory of the late Nashville songwriting great Charlie Craig. The event will take place at Douglas Corner on Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. “It will be an informal gathering to raise a toast to Charlie and […]

Bobby Karl Works The Room

MusicRow’s famed party columnist Bobby Karl had a busy week, visiting celebrations for Jason Aldean and Chris Young, and Connie Smith’s Hall of Fame residency.

Pistol Annies Shoot Straight To The Top

“Hell on Heels” marches to No. 1 on the country albums chart.

ICM Reveals Awards Finalists

Top five finalists for the ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards in 22 categories were announced today. The presentation of the 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards will be held Friday, October 28 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville.

Songwriter George Green Passes

George Michael Green, a hit songwriter in both the country and pop fields, has died at age 59 of lung cancer. Green is best known for his collaborations with John Mellencamp on such hits as “Hurts So Good,” “Crumblin’ Down” and “Rain on the Scarecrow.” Over the years, Mellencamp has recorded more than a dozen […]

Sony Restructures Rosters, Promo Teams

Sony Nashville notified radio programmers today (8/31) of changes to the label group’s imprints Arista Nashville, Columbia/BNA Records, and RCA Records.

CRS 2012 Agenda Delves Into Social Media, Radio Research

Among the highlights is a new Digital University series, and educational opportunities for all levels of technology skills.

Nashville Symphony Lines-up Country Performances

On the schedule is a Restless Heart and Friends benefit for the Rescue Mission, Bela Fleck’s debut of his Concert For Banjo, and numerous holiday shows.

DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/31/11)

This stack of platters contains everything from Johnny Rivers doing acoustic pop on a soul oldie to Jimmie Dale Gilmore’s new group swinging through a jazzbo Bob Wills standard. […]

Photo Round-up

Big & Rich on the WMN Patio, Deborah Allen Recognized for Multi-Million Airplay, and Combustion at the Bluebird […]