Songwriter Mike Ulvila has signed a publshing deal with Davis Music Group. Ulvila, also known for his work as a musician and producer, has had songs recorded by Kenny Rogers and Ronnie Milsap. “We’re thrilled to have Mike as part of our family here at Davis Music Group,” said GM Gator Michaels. “He’s an excellent […]

Shots of Alison Krauss, Dan Tyminski, Steve Cropper, Jeffrey Steele, Shane McAnally, and Ned McWherter

Plus benefit news from Kacey Jones and Jesse Goldberg, Joe Dee Messina at the Music Row Road Race, and Cumulus Nashville’s Radiothon

John Rich was given project manager duties on last night’s (4/3) episode of Celebrity Apprentice, where he rallied friends including previous CA contestant Trace Adkins to line up big donations. The show’s two teams made art and auctioned it off to benefit their respective charities; Rich’s team was working for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. […]

The ACM Awards drew 12.2 million viewers last night (4/3), winning the ratings race for CBS, according to Zap2It.com. The 3-hour country music extravaganza won every hour, starting at 8PM/ET. CBS far outpaced the next runner-up, ABC which attracted 8.3 million watchers. NBC followed with 6.5 million, and Fox came in with 4 million. This […]

The new issue of People Country salutes Country’s Hottest Men, with Keith Urban gracing the cover as “Country’s Hottest Guy.” Other Nashville faves making the magazine’s pages are “Hottest Groom-to-Be” Blake Shelton, “Hottest Dad” Josh Turner, “Hottest Makeover” Chris Young and “Hottest Newcomers” Frankie Ballard, Walker Hayes, Brett Eldredge, and Brantley Gilbert. Elsewhere the issue […]

Cheer Up Charlie Daniels Win Road to Bonnaroo Round Two Fans were out in full force for the second installment of BMI’s 2011 Road to Bonnaroo competition, held at Mercy Lounge on March 21. Cheer Up Charlie Daniels proved victorious, narrowly edging out the other competing bands: Leroy Powell, Big Surr, Born Empty, Keegan Dewitt, […]

Cricket’s new Muve Music service debuted in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga on March 10, 2011. Paired with a Samsung Suede mobile device, Cricket offers consumers a $55 per month all-in plan. Unique is the addition of unlimited music. The plan includes unlimited nationwide calling, text, picture and video messaging plus unlimited global text messaging, […]

Tracy Lawrence signs Rick Huckaby • Sarah Darling scores simultaneous hits • New Curb artist Dylan Robinson

The Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival kicked off Tuesday night (3/29) in Nashville. Over 120 songwriters took the stage at nine local venues over the first two nights.

Renowned producer, musician, artist and songwriter Billy Joe Walker, Jr. has signed with The Consortium Group for exclusive worldwide representation. He is currently working on projects with singer/songwriters Shelley Skidmore and Drew Smith as well as composer Mike Post.

CMA Songwriters Series • Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum • SOLID at MTSU

The Better Angels Music Key West Songwriters Festival, presented by BMI, has grown exponentially since debuting 16 years ago. This year’s event, running April 27 through May 1 will offer performances from more than 100 top-tier songwriters. Recently added to the lineup are genre-hopping singer/songwriters Raul Malo, Marshall Chapman, and Robert Earl Keen; serial country chart-toppers […]

Stoney Creek Records is celebrating the first No. 1 from Thompson Square. “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” spent three weeks at No. 1 on MusicRow’s Country Breakout chart. The single has sold over 750k digital downloads, holding the top position for two weeks on the DigitalSoundscan chart. The song was penned by David Lee Murphy and Jim Collins. Next up […]