The internet is buzzing over tomorrow’s big day for Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton. Country music’s power couple plans to walk down the aisle tomorrow (May 14th) in a Texas country wedding. Lambert has been tweeting some details of the nuptials including plans to serve their own wild game at their wedding. The pair was […]

The Canadian Country Music Awards will air Sept. 12 on Canada’s CBC TV network. The prestigious awards cap the CCMA’s annual Country Music Week festivities slated this year to emanates from Hamilton, Ontario Sept. 9-12. Performers announced for the upcoming show include Canadian artists George Canyon, Terri Clark, Doc Walker and Emerson Drive plus international […]

SunTrust Bank has expanded its Sports and Entertainment Specialty Group’s music division by adding advisors Earle Simmons, Amy Delk, Bryan Bolton, and Dusty Miller to the Nashville branch. Each new advisor will play a significant role in SunTrust’s growth and service strategy as the company approaches its 25th anniversary in Nashville. The bank currently represents […]

Google never sleeps. After announcing a new cloud-based music locker service earlier this week, the search giant has now revealed plans to offer an ultra cheap laptop based on its Chrome operating system as soon as June 15. The new device can be rented by students for just $20, or others at $28 month. The […]

The 13th Annual Nashville Chapter GRAMMY Block Party was held Tuesday night (5/10) at Owen Bradley Park on Music Row. The diverse talent line-up – all members of the Nashville Chapter – entertained a big crowd with jazz, country, contemporary Christian, bluegrass and Americana tunes. Performers included Laura Bell Bundy, The Civil Wars, Denny Jiosa, […]

Craig Morgan’s hunting show has been renewed for a second season on the Outdoor Channel. The first season of Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors became one of the network’s top-rated Saturday morning hunting programs. Season two will have 13 new episodes and is set to premiere June 25. The reality show gives viewers an all-access […]

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is planning a cameo exhibition about revered musician and producer Chet Atkins. The Luttrell, Tennessee native, who died in 2001, made his mark as one of Nashville’s A-Team studio musicians, a performer, recording artist, producer and record executive. “His signature guitar licks shaped recordings by scores of […]

John Rich is one of the final four contestants on this season’s The Celebrity Apprentice. He is competing against rapper Lil Jon, actress Marlee Matlin, and actor/ singer Meatloaf for the win. In the most recent episode (5/8), Rich recruited help from late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon, who donated $10,000 to Rich’s team. Also […]

Chris Young’s third album, Neon, will be released July 12 by RCA Nashville. James Stroud produced the ten track project, which has seven songs co-written by Young, including the hit lead single “Tomorrow.” Penned with Frank Myers and Anthony Smith, it is the fastest-rising single of Young’s career. It has scanned more than 225,000 digital […]

Microsoft has jumped squarely into the communication sector with its purchase of Skype Technologies SA for $8.5 billion in cash. The VOIP phone service will headline a new division at the aging tech giant under the leadership of Skype’s Tony Bates. Bates will report directly to Microsoft’s Steve Balmer. News of the sale was first […]

The inaugural CMA Touring Musician Award will be presented during the 2011 CMA Music Festival, running Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12, in downtown Nashville. Established by the CMA Board of Directors and its Awards and Recognition Committee chaired by GAC Pres. Ed Hardy, the honor will be presented annually at CMA Music Festival. This Award […]

Eighteen country artists representing five different countries will perform at the Global Events showcases on June 6 and 7 during CMA Music Festival week in downtown Nashville. Chevrolet Presents The CMA Global Artist Party will be Monday, June 6, at The Stage on Broadway. Kicking off at 6:30 PM/CST with a special performance from legendary guitarist […]

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Marty Stuart has released the lineup for his special 10th Anniversary Late Night Jam on June 8. Joining Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives for performances this year will be country icons Dolly Parton, Mel Tillis and Connie Smith, as well as The Quebe Sisters Band, Doug Kershaw and a few unnamed surprise guests. The event […]

Digital Music News and the Los Angeles Times report that Warner Music Group has agreed to be purchased by Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries for approximately $3.3 billion. Included in the “merger agreement” are both recording and publishing divisions plus Access Industries will assume WMG debt of approximately $2 billion. The purchase price calculates to about […]