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 […]
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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.
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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.
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 […]
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Sony Nashville notified radio programmers today (8/31) of changes to the label group’s imprints Arista Nashville, Columbia/BNA Records, and RCA Records.
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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.
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. […]
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Black River artist Glen Templeton is making the promotional rounds supporting new single “I Could Be The One.” He recently hosted a social media promotion that encouraged fans to share the song on Facebook which qualified them for a drawing for iTunes gift cards. On the road, Templeton is visiting radio, and recently opened for […]
Parallel Entertainment has a new Music Row location at 1505 16th Ave. S. “We are thrilled to be on Music Row,” says Parallel Artist Manager, C.T. Wyatt, who heads the Nashville office. “This move puts us at the center of Nashville’s music industry and will help us better serve our artists.” Parallel has always had a […]
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Alison Krauss and Union Station set up shop at Nashville’s revered Ryman Auditorium for a two-night stand crisscrossing from smooth and contemporary, to deep-rooted traditionalism.
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>>Big Vinny from Trailor Choir (aka Vicent Hickerson) is set to become a big loser this coming year as he competes on season 12 of the NBC hit reality show The Biggest Loser. Big Vinny will be one of 15 contestants weighing over 400 pounds and hoping to win the $250,000 prize. The season premiere […]
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For the second consecutive year, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will host CMA Country Christmas, set to air on the ABC Television Network during the upcoming holiday season. The show will tape in front of a live audience on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. This is the evening following the Nov. 9 […]
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Kenny Chesney’s 2011 Goin’ Coastal Tour celebrated its last weekend, in Boston, with a two-show hurricane of activity. To be exact, the Sunday 8/28 performance was rescheduled for Friday 8/26 because of approaching hurricane Irene and Saturday went on as scheduled. Together, the two shows sold over 106,000 tickets at the Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, […]
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Acclaimed songwriter Jerry Foster will take a seat at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on Sat., Sept. 10 as the latest subject of the Poets and Prophets: Legendary Country Songwriters series.
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As first tipped by MusicRow last week, Red Light Management has officially announced the hiring of longtime music business pro Tracy Gershon. She joins the Nashville office where she will continue to co-manage Big Machine recording artist Ella Mae Bowen, and Erin Enderlin, as well as manage the writing interests of Grammy-winning artist and songwriter Rodney Crowell. She will […]
You can go to another page on this site and see that Taylor Swift has over 7 million twitter followers. I have answered a few of her tweets but alas, have not heard directly back from her. That is the downside of Twitter—it is most often a one way communication.
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Every year, the SOURCE organization honors the women of Nashville’s music business. This year’s awards banquet, held at the Noah Liff Opera Center (8/25) put the spotlight on […]
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As reported last week, the major television networks have been in a bidding war for broadcast rights to the CMA Awards. ABC has been the show’s home in recent years, and despite efforts by NBC and CBS, two outlets are reporting that “Country Music’s Biggest Night” will likely stay put on ABC. The Hollywood Reporter […]
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Lady Antebellum announces they will touch-down in three major cities surrounding their Sept. 13 Own The Night album release in a concert series labeled Own The Night: Unplugged. The evenings will feature stripped-down versions of new and old favorites from the band beginning in Chicago on Sept. 10, New York on release day (9/13), followed […]
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Gibson’s plants in Nashville and Memphis were raided today by federal agents. Law enforcement is not giving any details in the case, but The Tennessean reports that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents were executing search warrants at the offices. Today’s searches could be related to past investigations about […]
Legendary music businessman Frank DiLeo died today (8/24) following a lengthy illness. He was 63 and is best known as Michael Jackson’s manager during the pinnacle of the star’s career in the 1980s. DiLeo resumed the role in the months leading up to Jackson’s death, and continued working for his estate following the star’s passing. […]
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Touring is big business and filling the seats in a club or a giant stadium starts with one transaction—the ticket sale. The service charges that are collected from the sale of tickets is also big business. Ticketmaster, owned by Live Nation Entertainment is the big dog in this market, currently dominating ticket sales at venues […]
You’d be a fool to ignore the new sounds being made by Eric Church, Chris Young, Billy Yates, The Kentucky Headhunters or Billy Burnette. All of them are guaranteed to brighten your day. […]
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GAC has announced it will sponsor Lady Antebellum’s Own The Night 2011 tour which will feature Josh Kelley on all dates and Randy Montana and Edens Edge on a rotating basis. The 21-city tour begins Nov. 11 in Knoxville, then moves on to Macon, GA. (11/12) and Pikeville, KY. (11/13). “GAC and everyone who works […]
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Charlie Craig Memorial Set For Tuesday
/by Robert K OermannDoug 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
/by Bobby KarlMusicRow’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
/by Sarah Skates“Hell on Heels” marches to No. 1 on the country albums chart.
ICM Reveals Awards Finalists
/by FreemanTop 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
/by Robert K OermannGeorge 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
/by contributorSony 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
/by Sarah SkatesAmong the highlights is a new Digital University series, and educational opportunities for all levels of technology skills.
Nashville Symphony Lines-up Country Performances
/by Sarah SkatesOn 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)
/by Robert K OermannThis 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
/by contributorBig & Rich on the WMN Patio, Deborah Allen Recognized for Multi-Million Airplay, and Combustion at the Bluebird […]
Paisley Wraps Overseas Run, Racks Up Duet Downloads
/by Sherod RobertsonPhoto highlights: The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year played to over 40,000 fans during his European tour.
Glen Templeton Promoting Single
/by Sarah SkatesBlack River artist Glen Templeton is making the promotional rounds supporting new single “I Could Be The One.” He recently hosted a social media promotion that encouraged fans to share the song on Facebook which qualified them for a drawing for iTunes gift cards. On the road, Templeton is visiting radio, and recently opened for […]
Parallel Entertainment Opens Music Row Office
/by adminParallel Entertainment has a new Music Row location at 1505 16th Ave. S. “We are thrilled to be on Music Row,” says Parallel Artist Manager, C.T. Wyatt, who heads the Nashville office. “This move puts us at the center of Nashville’s music industry and will help us better serve our artists.” Parallel has always had a […]
Neal McCoy Recruits Famous Collaborators For New Album
/by FreemanNeal McCoy’s new album XII is due out in January 2012 and is being produced by two of country’s biggest stars.
Alison Krauss & Union Station Represent Bluegrass’s Finest at Ryman
/by Sarah SkatesAlison Krauss and Union Station set up shop at Nashville’s revered Ryman Auditorium for a two-night stand crisscrossing from smooth and contemporary, to deep-rooted traditionalism.
Inking Big: O’Shea, Caitlin Rose, Dean Alexander, Tim Rushlow
/by FreemanSigning news for O’Shea, Caitlin Rose, Dean Alexander, and Tim Rushlow.
Atkins Gears Up For Fall Release
/by Sarah SkatesRodney Atkins is prepping the release of his next album with a busy trip to his East Tennessee hometown, and a new music video.
Biggest Loser Gets Vinny, Grainge Talks A&R, Lady A Fans Scavenge
/by admin>>Big Vinny from Trailor Choir (aka Vicent Hickerson) is set to become a big loser this coming year as he competes on season 12 of the NBC hit reality show The Biggest Loser. Big Vinny will be one of 15 contestants weighing over 400 pounds and hoping to win the $250,000 prize. The season premiere […]
Signings: Bobby Terry, Rose Falcon
/by FreemanSongwriter Bobby Terry lands a publishing deal and artist Rose Falcon inks with a record label.
Americana Honors Set For Live TV Broadcast
/by Sarah SkatesThe awards ceremony marks its 10th year with a star-studded live television broadcast.
Nettles To Host “CMA Country Christmas”
/by Sarah SkatesFor the second consecutive year, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will host CMA Country Christmas, set to air on the ABC Television Network during the upcoming holiday season. The show will tape in front of a live audience on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. This is the evening following the Nov. 9 […]
Chesney Ends Tour With Hurricane of Activity
/by adminKenny Chesney’s 2011 Goin’ Coastal Tour celebrated its last weekend, in Boston, with a two-show hurricane of activity. To be exact, the Sunday 8/28 performance was rescheduled for Friday 8/26 because of approaching hurricane Irene and Saturday went on as scheduled. Together, the two shows sold over 106,000 tickets at the Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, […]
Country Hall Hosts Jerry Foster • Newcomers Play Puckett’s
/by Sarah SkatesAcclaimed songwriter Jerry Foster will take a seat at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on Sat., Sept. 10 as the latest subject of the Poets and Prophets: Legendary Country Songwriters series.
Industry Ink: Dierks, Lifenotes, HealthTrust Dinner
/by FreemanDierks Bentley working with Red Light • Lifenotes • HealthTrust Dinner at Opryland Hotel
Gershon Joins Red Light Management
/by Sarah SkatesAs first tipped by MusicRow last week, Red Light Management has officially announced the hiring of longtime music business pro Tracy Gershon. She joins the Nashville office where she will continue to co-manage Big Machine recording artist Ella Mae Bowen, and Erin Enderlin, as well as manage the writing interests of Grammy-winning artist and songwriter Rodney Crowell. She will […]
Charlie Cook On Air
/by contributorYou can go to another page on this site and see that Taylor Swift has over 7 million twitter followers. I have answered a few of her tweets but alas, have not heard directly back from her. That is the downside of Twitter—it is most often a one way communication.
Celeb Real Estate
/by Sarah SkatesTaylor Swift, Sheryl Crow and John Rich are busy buying and selling these high-priced properties.
The Band Perry at The Ryman Is a Virtual Sell-Out
/by FreemanThe Band Perry’s first headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium sells out.
Curb College Announces Chairman, Promotions
/by Sarah SkatesBelmont’s music business college has a new chairman, and has also revealed other hirings and promotions.
Weekly Chart Report (8/26/11)
/by FreemanToby Keith earns a second week at No. 1, and CountryBreakout Reporters discuss the hot topic of rural/redneck themes in country music.
Breaking News: Sony Exits Hit Nashville
/by Sarah SkatesMusicRow has confirmed a long list of exiting staffers.
Jake Owen Reveals “Barefoot” Album Release
/by MichelleInformation about Jake Owen’s upcoming album release, Barefoot Blue Jean Night.
Bobby Karl Works the SOURCE Awards
/by Bobby KarlEvery year, the SOURCE organization honors the women of Nashville’s music business. This year’s awards banquet, held at the Noah Liff Opera Center (8/25) put the spotlight on […]
Gibson Statement: “No Charges Filed”
/by Sarah SkatesToday Gibson released an official statement about yesterday’s federal raids that closed its manufacturing facilities in Nashville and Memphis.
Industry Ink Thursday (8/25)
/by Sarah SkatesAmericana Defined • Mark Bright • Marlee Scott • Guy Clark • Nan Kelley/WMBA • Musicians Corner • Xtreme Muzik The Tour
CMA Awards Bidding War Draws To A Close?
/by Sarah SkatesAs reported last week, the major television networks have been in a bidding war for broadcast rights to the CMA Awards. ABC has been the show’s home in recent years, and despite efforts by NBC and CBS, two outlets are reporting that “Country Music’s Biggest Night” will likely stay put on ABC. The Hollywood Reporter […]
Video: Lady A “Unplugs,” Discusses New Album
/by Eric T. ParkerLady Antebellum announces they will touch-down in three major cities surrounding their Sept. 13 Own The Night album release in a concert series labeled Own The Night: Unplugged. The evenings will feature stripped-down versions of new and old favorites from the band beginning in Chicago on Sept. 10, New York on release day (9/13), followed […]
Breaking News: Details on CMA Noms Announcement
/by Sarah SkatesAwards noms will be revealed at events in New York, Nashville
Quick Pics
/by Sarah SkatesConnie Smith kicks-off residency • Hit songwriters at Miller Harris Benefit • East Side Sounds
Apple’s Steve Jobs Steps Down
/by Sarah SkatesApple CEO Steve Jobs announced his resignation from that post yesterday, and was elected […]
Gibson Guitar Raided
/by Sarah SkatesGibson’s plants in Nashville and Memphis were raided today by federal agents. Law enforcement is not giving any details in the case, but The Tennessean reports that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents were executing search warrants at the offices. Today’s searches could be related to past investigations about […]
Frank DiLeo Passes
/by Sarah SkatesLegendary music businessman Frank DiLeo died today (8/24) following a lengthy illness. He was 63 and is best known as Michael Jackson’s manager during the pinnacle of the star’s career in the 1980s. DiLeo resumed the role in the months leading up to Jackson’s death, and continued working for his estate following the star’s passing. […]
Eli Young Scores Solid Debut
/by Sarah SkatesEli Young Band’s “Life At Best” debuted with sales of 35K units, including a notably high 46 percent digital downloads. Plus more news from Soundscan.
Hunter Hayes Plans Album Release
/by FreemanMulti-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes will release his debut self-titled album on Atlantic Records October 11.
Indiana State Fair Tragedy Claims Seventh Life
/by Sarah SkatesIn wake of disaster, Chesney reschedules concert as a safety precaution, and five dead at Belgium festival
Weblinks: Sony, Aerosmith, Amy Winehouse
/by Sarah SkatesAerosmith classics coming to iTunes • RCA pop/rock restructuring • Winehouse toxicology report
Ticket Technology War Escalates
/by adminTouring is big business and filling the seats in a club or a giant stadium starts with one transaction—the ticket sale. The service charges that are collected from the sale of tickets is also big business. Ticketmaster, owned by Live Nation Entertainment is the big dog in this market, currently dominating ticket sales at venues […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (8/24/11)
/by Robert K OermannYou’d be a fool to ignore the new sounds being made by Eric Church, Chris Young, Billy Yates, The Kentucky Headhunters or Billy Burnette. All of them are guaranteed to brighten your day. […]
GAC To Sponsor Own The Night Tour
/by adminGAC has announced it will sponsor Lady Antebellum’s Own The Night 2011 tour which will feature Josh Kelley on all dates and Randy Montana and Edens Edge on a rotating basis. The 21-city tour begins Nov. 11 in Knoxville, then moves on to Macon, GA. (11/12) and Pikeville, KY. (11/13). “GAC and everyone who works […]
Snapshots: Paisley, EYB, Hoge, Nick Lowe
/by FreemanArtist photos from Brad Paisley, Eli Young Band, Will Hoge and Nick Lowe.