Grammy nominated songwriter Rodney Clawson recently renewed his publishing deal with Big Loud Shirt. Clawson has penned the hits “I Saw God Today” (George Strait), “Amarillo Sky” (Jason Aldean), “Sunshine & Summertime” (Faith Hill), “Lost In This Moment” (Big & Rich), and current single “Old School” (Chuck Wicks). Clawson has had songs cut by Luke […]
The Beatles‘ music arrived in the Apple iTunes Store today (11/16/10). “It has been a long and winding road to get here,” Apple boss Steve Jobs said in a statement. The band’s 13 studio albums are available individually for $12.99 (and $19.99 for double albums), or in a $149 “box set.” More here. •••• Sugarland […]
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Songwriter Tony Ramey has joined Davis Music Group as Creative Director/Songwriter for the company’s publishing division. He will report directly to GM Gator Michaels. Ramey has written songs recorded by Trisha Yearwood, Craig Morgan, Trent Tomlinson, Bucky Covington, John Michael Montgomery, Doug Stone, Kevin Denny, Clay Walker, George Strait, and many others. Davis Music Group […]
Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Blake Shelton and Josh Turner are set to perform at the first-ever American Country Awards, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on FOX Dec. 6. The inaugural two-hour event will also feature appearances by country recording artists Laura Bell Bundy, Rodney Carrington, Jewel, Lady Antebellum […]
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MusicRow extends condolences to Sony Music Nashville Vice President, Media & Corporate Communications, Allen Brown, on the passing of his mother Evelyn Walker Brown on November 12. She was 86 years old. Services will be held Thursday, November 18 with committal at the Emmett Cemetery in Emmett, ID at 2 pm. A memorial service will […]
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SESAC-affiliated songwriter Monty Powell stopped by the performing rights organization’s Nashville headquarters to celebrate his new publishing agreement with Ole Publishing. Powell, SESAC’s 2009 Songwriter Of The Year, has been one of country’s most successful and prolific songwriters over the last few years scoring hits including “Days Go By,” “Kiss A Girl,” “Til Summer Comes […]
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The CMA Awards were the No. 1 entertainment show on television last week. During the week of November 8, 2010, ABC’s broadcast of “The 44th Annual CMA Awards” emerged as TV’s No. 1 entertainment program in the key Adult 18-49 sales demographic. In fact it represented the first-time ever for ABC’s CMA Awards to stand […]
John Lomax III was recently presented with the CMA’s 2010 Jo Walker-Meador International Award. The honor was presented by CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore on Nov. 8 during the organization’s annual International Reception in Nashville. “It’s a huge honor and a real thrill to be recognized after a lot of miles and a lot […]
A report by fellow SouthComm publication The City Paper shows that the CMA Awards generated an estimated $3 million in direct visitor spending (according to the Convention and Visitors Bureau). In money talk, the awards are worth only about one-eighth of the CMA Music Fest. Nashville’s biggest event draws an estimated $24 million in economic […]
Loretta Lynn talks about the Coal Miner’s Daughter tribute album honoring her 50-year career. Also featured in the video are the artists from the project, including Sheryl Crow, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Kid Rock, Carrie Underwood, and Jack White.
Darius Rucker is set to team with the PGA Tour during 2011 to raise funds for PGA Tour charities through music. Rucker, an avid golfer, has written and produced “Together Anything’s Possible,” that will be available for download starting in early January. All proceeds from the song for a full year will be donated to […]
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Songwriters Will Robinson, Mike Reid and Don Pfrimmer have just released Merry Ex-Mas: Holiday Songs For the Divorced and Soon To Be, a tongue in cheek collection of eight Christmas parodies and two original new holiday songs. The ten tracks are performed by a group called the Irreconcilables, which includes Joanna Cotten, Perry Danos, Fred […]
The December issue of People Country is out today (11/12) and features photos of 2010’s biggest stars in their favorite places. Reba graces the cover and speaks about her favorite vacation place, the Ryman Auditorium. “My family didn’t take vacations except to go to the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman,” says Reba. “It represents tradition […]
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Next Saturday, November 20th, marks the premiere of CMT Crossroads: Train and Martina McBride. This highly-anticipated performance will air at 8:00 pm ET/PT. This special was taped before an invitation-only audience in Nashville and features Martina joining Train on her hits “A Broken Wing,” “Wrong Baby Wrong,” and Train’s “Drops of Jupiter,” “Marry Me” and […]
CMT’s 40 Greatest Songs Of The Decade, premiers Sat., Nov. 13. Trailer Choir helps the show count down country’s most popular videos in this all new two-hour music special that celebrates the most successful and influential songs of the past ten years. The BNA Records staff was presented with plaques for Kenny Chesney’s two-week Number One Single, […]
(Bryan Farrish Promotion is an independent promotion company handling airplay, talk radio interviews, and gig promotion. www.radio-media.com) One of the new tricks to confuse artists is “digital distribution” or “digital servicing”. This is a service where the following is supposed to happen: You pay a small fee to have your audio sent to radio stations, […]
Rascal Flatts will continue their Nothing Like This Tour into 2011 with a re-launch Jan. 14 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This second leg of the tour includes 21 shows and features opening acts Luke Bryan and Chris Young. As previously announced, the group will release their first album on Big Machine Records, Nothing Like […]
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Three-time Grammy award winner Keith Urban has a busy week ahead for the release of his sixth studio album, Get Closer, which will hit the streets on Tuesday, November 16th. Urban served as guest DJ on SIRIUS XM’s The Highway Channel this morning, previewing some songs from Get Closer and music from some of his […]
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Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has announced the expansion of its New Faces of Country Music Show voting process to include all country radio station employees. The nominees for this year’s show are The Band Perry, Lee Brice, Easton Corbin, Danny Gokey, Jaron and The Long Road To Love, David Nail, Jerrod Niemann, Steel Magnolia and […]
Savannah Music Group Launches Licensing Division Nashville-based Savannah Music Group announced that Mark and Nick Mulch of the Mulch Brothers will handle the licensing for the label and music publishing company. The Mulch Brothers, moonlighting as MGH Music Services, will license existing Savannah songs for commercials, film and television and will also oversee the creation […]
RADIO NEWS Max Media’s WWBE/Sunbury, PA has moved midday host Shelly Marx to mornings to join Mark Roberts for its new “B98.3 Breakfast Bunch.” Afternoon Drive man Todd Steward will handle the midday slot, and Rick “RJ” Jordan will take on afternoon drive. SPIN ZONE After a tough battle for the CountryBreakout Chart’s No. 1 […]
MCA Nashville’s Josh Kelley, who just released his debut country album, Georgia Clay, and his wife Katherine Heigl stop by the Universal Party, held at Giovanni’s in midtown Nashville. The Big Machine Label Group gathered the majority of their roster together for an exclusive CMA after party at downtown Nashville’s aVenue. Included in this photo: […]
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MusicRow sister publication Nashville Post reports: After serving Nashville for thirty years, Davis-Kidd Booksellers is closing its doors. Cincinnati-based Joseph-Beth Group, which purchased the business from founders Karen Davis and Thelma Kidd in 1997, today announced the closure of the store, located in the Mall at Green Hills, as it filed a Chapter 11 reorganization […]
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Honky Tonk TV, the country music entertainment and news show which began as a news segment embedded in a daily National TV show, has now grown into its own full length production. The new half hour weekly version of Honky Tonk TV began Nov. 8 via Brighthouse Networks (http://brighthouse.com) and can be found in markets […]
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Sony Music Nashville had much to celebrate at a gathering at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum following Wednesday’s 44th Annual CMA Awards, co-hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley. The evening saw top nominee and birthday girl Miranda Lambert walk away with three awards, claiming Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video […]
Fast National ratings from zap2it.com and based upon data from The Nielsen Company show the CMA Awards giving ABC a strong lead on Wed. evening. Results were down slightly from last year’s 17.2 million viewers, but averaged 16.45 million viewers and a 9.8/16 share. ABC also won the adults 18-49 demographic with a 4.7 rating. […]
Performance photos by John Russell and Donn Jones Chapter 355 The earliest CMA Awards Show review came from the organization’s newly crowned Entertainer of the Year. “I think this was the best [CMA] show I’ve ever seen,” said Brad Paisley. “And I’ve been watching it all my life. I loved every minute. “Who Still Buys […]
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Messina to Replace Jewel for Nashville Symphony Series Jo Dee Messina will perform with the Nashville Symphony this weekend, taking the place of Jewel, who was forced to cancel due to illness. Messina will be featured as part of the Bank of America Pops Series, to be held November 11-13 and Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena. […]
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Top CMA Awards nominee Miranda Lambert, who entered “Country Music’s Biggest Night” with a record nine nominations, walked away with three CMA Awards, including Female Vocalist, Album for Revolution (produced by Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke) and Music Video of the Year for “The House That Built Me” (directed by Trey Fanjoy, who picked up […]
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“All I Ever Did Was Love You” StarPath Records ”This sassy belter has been noted for her dynamic delivery in this column several times. The upbeat romp of the song gives her plenty of room to work with… she has a very appealing huskiness in her voice, full of barely suppressed fire. I’ll bet she […]
Here are the full nominations and winners [in red] for the 44th Annual CMA Awards. ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Lady Antebellum Miranda Lambert Brad Paisley Keith Urban Zac Brown Band FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Reba McEntire Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Dierks Bentley Brad Paisley Blake […]
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MusicRow’s editorial staffers Sarah Skates and Jon Freeman square off in a spirited debate about tonight’s top CMA Award categories. Tune into ABC at 7 PM to see all the action. See all the categories and nominees here. Entertainer of the Year JF: Brad Paisley—He is long overdue for an Entertainer of the Year honor, […]
Nominations for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will be announced live on the hour long special “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night,” airing Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 9 pm CT on CBS. The show will take place at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, with rapper/actor LL Cool J reprising his […]
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[Please sing using melody from “Sound Of Music”] Album sales are alive With the Sound of Nashville, With Swift and Aldean, Numbers one and two, The register rings, With the sound of Nashville Sugarland, Paisley, Kings Of Leon, too…. Yes, as we prepare to enjoy tonight’s CMA Awards (11/10) one can’t help but notice that […]
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Chapter 354 Photos by Rick Diamond and Andrew H. Walker The 58th annual BMI Country Awards – the first of all the country accolades – mixed young with old like never before. Taylor Swift, 20, became the youngest person ever to be named the organization’s Songwriter of the Year. Nineteen tunesmiths won their first BMI […]
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Songwriter of the Year: Taylor Swift Publisher of the Year: Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville Song of the Year: “You Belong With Me,” written by Liz Rose and Taylor Swift, published by Sony/ATV Tree, Taylor Swift Music, Wagnerville Music BMI Icon: Billy Sherrill •••••• Taylor Swift became the youngest person ever to be named BMI Country […]
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Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are teaming up for a 20-city tour. It will be their first non-holiday outing together in more than two decades. The 2 Friends tour is slated to kick off in early February. They are hitting the road in support of their new releases: Grant’s Somewhere Down The Road, and […]
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Rascal Flatts will be making various media appearances to promote the Nov. 16 release of Nothing Like This, their first album for Big Machine Records. The group will kick off their album launch week with an appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman and the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Monday, Nov. 15. On Tuesday, […]
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Josh Kelley shared new music from his debut for MCA Nashville at a lunch and listening party today (11/9). Media and guests gathered at Ben Folds’ studio on Music Row for a first listen of his Georgia Clay project. The country outing is due in the spring, but in the meantime, UMG is planning the […]
••Jett Williams and Blake Shelton were among the many artists participating in the Music Live! radio remote. Williams is making the media rounds for Hank Williams: The Complete Mother’s Best Recordings….Plus! Shelton is promoting his latest Six-Pak for Reprise Records. ••On Wed., Nov. 3 Belmont University, in partnership with BMI, hosted a special edition of […]
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CMA Awards week continues for Music Row revelers. It’s only Tuesday and Bobby Karl has already put in a week’s worth of party-going, check out his column about last night’s SESAC Awards, and other events. ••Many members of the industry are gearing up for tonight’s (11/9) BMI Country Awards. Billy Sherrill will be honored as […]
Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, and LeAnn Rimes are offering exclusive content around the web, as more and more fans flock there for music. As reported yesterday, CMAawards.com will have lots of streaming action, live from tomorrow night’s (11/10) show. ••CMT.com will stream Jason Aldean’s private concert tonight (11/9), live from the Hard Rock Café in […]
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Forbes’ new ranking of Hollywood’s Highest Earning Women includes Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus. Swift comes in at No. 9 on the list with estimated earnings of $45 million. Like most entertainers who scored a slot, a significant chunk of her income came from touring and endorsement deals. According to the magazine, she grossed $54 […]
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Chapter 353 Graciousness, warmth, elegance and relaxed conviviality—these are the things we associate with SESAC’s annual awards banquet. This year, the smallest of the performing rights organizations has shown more muscle than ever, with pieces of hits by such top stars as Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, George Strait and Keith Urban. But its banquet (11/8) […]
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Hillary Scott was named Songwriter of the Year at last night’s (11/8) SESAC Nashville Music Awards. The Lady Antebellum songstress also took home the Song Of The Year trophy for the crossover smash, “Need You Now.” Publisher of the Year honors went to EMI Foray Music.
George Strait, Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack have announced 18 tour dates kicking off Jan. 14 in Austin, TX and wrapping April 9 in Louisville, KY. This follows Strait and McEntire’s co-headlining arena tour in 2010. Strait and McEntire are both nominated for awards at the 44th Annual CMA Awards, taking place this Wednesday […]
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The Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 50th Anniversary Celebration took place last night (11/7) at the Ryman Auditorium. Among those on the line-up were Kris Kristofferson, Mel Tillis, Randy Houser, Joanna Smith, Terri Clark, Lorrie Morgan, Colt Ford, Mark Chesnutt, Little Jimmy Dickens, Ronnie McDowell, The Grascals, Mandy Barnett, and Dean Miller. •••••••••••••• Many of the same […]
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Hit songwriter and producer Jeff Stevens has signed with Chrysalis Music Nashville. Stevens has had hits recorded by George Strait (“Carried Away,” “Carrying Your Love With Me,” “True”); Tim McGraw (“Back When”); Luke Bryan (“All My Friends Say,” “Someone Else Calling You Baby”); Alabama (“Reckless”) and many others. As Luke Bryan’s producer, Stevens recently celebrated […]
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BMI has announced the promotion of Jodie Gleason to Vice President & Controller. Based in BMI’s Nashville office, Gleason will report directly to BMI Sr. VP Finance/Administration and Chief Financial Officer Bruce Esworthy. Gleason was formerly Assistant VP, Financial Accounting, Tax & Reporting. “Jodie epitomizes the highest standards of professionalism,” said BMI President Del Bryant. […]
Rodney Clawson Re-ups With Big Loud Shirt
/by Sarah SkatesGrammy nominated songwriter Rodney Clawson recently renewed his publishing deal with Big Loud Shirt. Clawson has penned the hits “I Saw God Today” (George Strait), “Amarillo Sky” (Jason Aldean), “Sunshine & Summertime” (Faith Hill), “Lost In This Moment” (Big & Rich), and current single “Old School” (Chuck Wicks). Clawson has had songs cut by Luke […]
Beatles Debut on iTunes, and More News
/by Sarah SkatesThe Beatles‘ music arrived in the Apple iTunes Store today (11/16/10). “It has been a long and winding road to get here,” Apple boss Steve Jobs said in a statement. The band’s 13 studio albums are available individually for $12.99 (and $19.99 for double albums), or in a $149 “box set.” More here. •••• Sugarland […]
Tony Ramey Joins Davis Music-Publishing
/by Sarah SkatesSongwriter Tony Ramey has joined Davis Music Group as Creative Director/Songwriter for the company’s publishing division. He will report directly to GM Gator Michaels. Ramey has written songs recorded by Trisha Yearwood, Craig Morgan, Trent Tomlinson, Bucky Covington, John Michael Montgomery, Doug Stone, Kevin Denny, Clay Walker, George Strait, and many others. Davis Music Group […]
Star Lineup For American Country Awards
/by MichelleToby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Blake Shelton and Josh Turner are set to perform at the first-ever American Country Awards, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on FOX Dec. 6. The inaugural two-hour event will also feature appearances by country recording artists Laura Bell Bundy, Rodney Carrington, Jewel, Lady Antebellum […]
Lifenotes: Evelyn Walker Brown, mother of Allen Brown
/by FreemanMusicRow extends condolences to Sony Music Nashville Vice President, Media & Corporate Communications, Allen Brown, on the passing of his mother Evelyn Walker Brown on November 12. She was 86 years old. Services will be held Thursday, November 18 with committal at the Emmett Cemetery in Emmett, ID at 2 pm. A memorial service will […]
Monty Powell Signs With Ole Publishing
/by Sarah SkatesSESAC-affiliated songwriter Monty Powell stopped by the performing rights organization’s Nashville headquarters to celebrate his new publishing agreement with Ole Publishing. Powell, SESAC’s 2009 Songwriter Of The Year, has been one of country’s most successful and prolific songwriters over the last few years scoring hits including “Days Go By,” “Kiss A Girl,” “Til Summer Comes […]
CMA Awards Win Week In Ratings
/by Sarah SkatesThe CMA Awards were the No. 1 entertainment show on television last week. During the week of November 8, 2010, ABC’s broadcast of “The 44th Annual CMA Awards” emerged as TV’s No. 1 entertainment program in the key Adult 18-49 sales demographic. In fact it represented the first-time ever for ABC’s CMA Awards to stand […]
CMA Honors Lomax
/by adminJohn Lomax III was recently presented with the CMA’s 2010 Jo Walker-Meador International Award. The honor was presented by CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore on Nov. 8 during the organization’s annual International Reception in Nashville. “It’s a huge honor and a real thrill to be recognized after a lot of miles and a lot […]
City Paper: CMA Awards Bring $3M Economic Impact
/by contributorA report by fellow SouthComm publication The City Paper shows that the CMA Awards generated an estimated $3 million in direct visitor spending (according to the Convention and Visitors Bureau). In money talk, the awards are worth only about one-eighth of the CMA Music Fest. Nashville’s biggest event draws an estimated $24 million in economic […]
Video: Loretta Lynn Discusses Tribute Album
/by Sarah SkatesLoretta Lynn talks about the Coal Miner’s Daughter tribute album honoring her 50-year career. Also featured in the video are the artists from the project, including Sheryl Crow, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Kid Rock, Carrie Underwood, and Jack White.
Rucker Sings For PGA Tour Charity
/by adminDarius Rucker is set to team with the PGA Tour during 2011 to raise funds for PGA Tour charities through music. Rucker, an avid golfer, has written and produced “Together Anything’s Possible,” that will be available for download starting in early January. All proceeds from the song for a full year will be donated to […]
Hit Writers Pen Holiday Parody Album, Merry Ex-Mas
/by MichelleSongwriters Will Robinson, Mike Reid and Don Pfrimmer have just released Merry Ex-Mas: Holiday Songs For the Divorced and Soon To Be, a tongue in cheek collection of eight Christmas parodies and two original new holiday songs. The ten tracks are performed by a group called the Irreconcilables, which includes Joanna Cotten, Perry Danos, Fred […]
Reba Is People Country’s December Cover
/by FreemanThe December issue of People Country is out today (11/12) and features photos of 2010’s biggest stars in their favorite places. Reba graces the cover and speaks about her favorite vacation place, the Ryman Auditorium. “My family didn’t take vacations except to go to the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman,” says Reba. “It represents tradition […]
McBride Joins Train in CMT Crossroads Premiere
/by contributorNext Saturday, November 20th, marks the premiere of CMT Crossroads: Train and Martina McBride. This highly-anticipated performance will air at 8:00 pm ET/PT. This special was taped before an invitation-only audience in Nashville and features Martina joining Train on her hits “A Broken Wing,” “Wrong Baby Wrong,” and Train’s “Drops of Jupiter,” “Marry Me” and […]
Trailer Choir Hosts & Chesney Celebrates No. 1
/by adminCMT’s 40 Greatest Songs Of The Decade, premiers Sat., Nov. 13. Trailer Choir helps the show count down country’s most popular videos in this all new two-hour music special that celebrates the most successful and influential songs of the past ten years. The BNA Records staff was presented with plaques for Kenny Chesney’s two-week Number One Single, […]
Promotion vs. Servicing Myths
/by contributor(Bryan Farrish Promotion is an independent promotion company handling airplay, talk radio interviews, and gig promotion. www.radio-media.com) One of the new tricks to confuse artists is “digital distribution” or “digital servicing”. This is a service where the following is supposed to happen: You pay a small fee to have your audio sent to radio stations, […]
Flatts Extend Tour; American Music Awards
/by MichelleRascal Flatts will continue their Nothing Like This Tour into 2011 with a re-launch Jan. 14 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This second leg of the tour includes 21 shows and features opening acts Luke Bryan and Chris Young. As previously announced, the group will release their first album on Big Machine Records, Nothing Like […]
Urban Prepares To Get Closer Next Week
/by contributorThree-time Grammy award winner Keith Urban has a busy week ahead for the release of his sixth studio album, Get Closer, which will hit the streets on Tuesday, November 16th. Urban served as guest DJ on SIRIUS XM’s The Highway Channel this morning, previewing some songs from Get Closer and music from some of his […]
CRB Expands New Faces Voting
/by FreemanCountry Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has announced the expansion of its New Faces of Country Music Show voting process to include all country radio station employees. The nominees for this year’s show are The Band Perry, Lee Brice, Easton Corbin, Danny Gokey, Jaron and The Long Road To Love, David Nail, Jerrod Niemann, Steel Magnolia and […]
Savannah Launches Licensing Division; ACM Radio Submissions Open Soon
/by contributorSavannah Music Group Launches Licensing Division Nashville-based Savannah Music Group announced that Mark and Nick Mulch of the Mulch Brothers will handle the licensing for the label and music publishing company. The Mulch Brothers, moonlighting as MGH Music Services, will license existing Savannah songs for commercials, film and television and will also oversee the creation […]
Weekly Chart Report (11/12/10)
/by FreemanRADIO NEWS Max Media’s WWBE/Sunbury, PA has moved midday host Shelly Marx to mornings to join Mark Roberts for its new “B98.3 Breakfast Bunch.” Afternoon Drive man Todd Steward will handle the midday slot, and Rick “RJ” Jordan will take on afternoon drive. SPIN ZONE After a tough battle for the CountryBreakout Chart’s No. 1 […]
More Post Awards Party Photos
/by contributorMCA Nashville’s Josh Kelley, who just released his debut country album, Georgia Clay, and his wife Katherine Heigl stop by the Universal Party, held at Giovanni’s in midtown Nashville. The Big Machine Label Group gathered the majority of their roster together for an exclusive CMA after party at downtown Nashville’s aVenue. Included in this photo: […]
Davis-Kidd To Close Nashville Store
/by adminMusicRow sister publication Nashville Post reports: After serving Nashville for thirty years, Davis-Kidd Booksellers is closing its doors. Cincinnati-based Joseph-Beth Group, which purchased the business from founders Karen Davis and Thelma Kidd in 1997, today announced the closure of the store, located in the Mall at Green Hills, as it filed a Chapter 11 reorganization […]
Honky Tonk TV Launches Weekly Show
/by adminHonky Tonk TV, the country music entertainment and news show which began as a news segment embedded in a daily National TV show, has now grown into its own full length production. The new half hour weekly version of Honky Tonk TV began Nov. 8 via Brighthouse Networks (http://brighthouse.com) and can be found in markets […]
Post Awards Party Photos
/by adminSony Music Nashville had much to celebrate at a gathering at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum following Wednesday’s 44th Annual CMA Awards, co-hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley. The evening saw top nominee and birthday girl Miranda Lambert walk away with three awards, claiming Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video […]
CMA Awards Win Evening For ABC
/by adminFast National ratings from zap2it.com and based upon data from The Nielsen Company show the CMA Awards giving ABC a strong lead on Wed. evening. Results were down slightly from last year’s 17.2 million viewers, but averaged 16.45 million viewers and a 9.8/16 share. ABC also won the adults 18-49 demographic with a 4.7 rating. […]
Bobby Karl Works The CMA Awards
/by Bobby KarlPerformance photos by John Russell and Donn Jones Chapter 355 The earliest CMA Awards Show review came from the organization’s newly crowned Entertainer of the Year. “I think this was the best [CMA] show I’ve ever seen,” said Brad Paisley. “And I’ve been watching it all my life. I loved every minute. “Who Still Buys […]
Messina Replaces Jewel, Hank Jr. Launches New Whiskey
/by contributorMessina to Replace Jewel for Nashville Symphony Series Jo Dee Messina will perform with the Nashville Symphony this weekend, taking the place of Jewel, who was forced to cancel due to illness. Messina will be featured as part of the Bank of America Pops Series, to be held November 11-13 and Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena. […]
Lambert Wins Three And Paisley Gets Entertainer
/by contributorTop CMA Awards nominee Miranda Lambert, who entered “Country Music’s Biggest Night” with a record nine nominations, walked away with three CMA Awards, including Female Vocalist, Album for Revolution (produced by Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke) and Music Video of the Year for “The House That Built Me” (directed by Trey Fanjoy, who picked up […]
Melanie Denard
/by Freeman“All I Ever Did Was Love You” StarPath Records ”This sassy belter has been noted for her dynamic delivery in this column several times. The upbeat romp of the song gives her plenty of room to work with… she has a very appealing huskiness in her voice, full of barely suppressed fire. I’ll bet she […]
CMA Winners List
/by FreemanHere are the full nominations and winners [in red] for the 44th Annual CMA Awards. ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Lady Antebellum Miranda Lambert Brad Paisley Keith Urban Zac Brown Band FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Reba McEntire Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Dierks Bentley Brad Paisley Blake […]
Critics Pick CMA Award Winners
/by Sarah SkatesMusicRow’s editorial staffers Sarah Skates and Jon Freeman square off in a spirited debate about tonight’s top CMA Award categories. Tune into ABC at 7 PM to see all the action. See all the categories and nominees here. Entertainer of the Year JF: Brad Paisley—He is long overdue for an Entertainer of the Year honor, […]
Grammy Nominations Special Set For Dec. 1
/by FreemanNominations for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will be announced live on the hour long special “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night,” airing Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 9 pm CT on CBS. The show will take place at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, with rapper/actor LL Cool J reprising his […]
Swift, Aldean And Sugarland Sell the Sound Of Nashville
/by admin[Please sing using melody from “Sound Of Music”] Album sales are alive With the Sound of Nashville, With Swift and Aldean, Numbers one and two, The register rings, With the sound of Nashville Sugarland, Paisley, Kings Of Leon, too…. Yes, as we prepare to enjoy tonight’s CMA Awards (11/10) one can’t help but notice that […]
Bobby Karl Works the BMI Country Awards
/by Bobby KarlChapter 354 Photos by Rick Diamond and Andrew H. Walker The 58th annual BMI Country Awards – the first of all the country accolades – mixed young with old like never before. Taylor Swift, 20, became the youngest person ever to be named the organization’s Songwriter of the Year. Nineteen tunesmiths won their first BMI […]
Taylor Swift Big Winner at BMI Country Music Awards
/by Sarah SkatesSongwriter of the Year: Taylor Swift Publisher of the Year: Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville Song of the Year: “You Belong With Me,” written by Liz Rose and Taylor Swift, published by Sony/ATV Tree, Taylor Swift Music, Wagnerville Music BMI Icon: Billy Sherrill •••••• Taylor Swift became the youngest person ever to be named BMI Country […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (11/10/10)
/by Robert K OermannThe top award this week is a toughie. Both Taylor Swift and Sugarland are absolutely at the tops of their games, and Darius Rucker isn’t far behind.
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith Reunite For Tour
/by Sarah SkatesAmy Grant and Michael W. Smith are teaming up for a 20-city tour. It will be their first non-holiday outing together in more than two decades. The 2 Friends tour is slated to kick off in early February. They are hitting the road in support of their new releases: Grant’s Somewhere Down The Road, and […]
Rascal Flatts Release First Big Machine Album
/by MichelleRascal Flatts will be making various media appearances to promote the Nov. 16 release of Nothing Like This, their first album for Big Machine Records. The group will kick off their album launch week with an appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman and the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Monday, Nov. 15. On Tuesday, […]
Josh Kelley Hosts Listening Party For “Georgia Clay”
/by Sarah SkatesJosh Kelley shared new music from his debut for MCA Nashville at a lunch and listening party today (11/9). Media and guests gathered at Ben Folds’ studio on Music Row for a first listen of his Georgia Clay project. The country outing is due in the spring, but in the meantime, UMG is planning the […]
Photos: Belmont’s Michael Jackson Panel, Louvin Benefit, Radio Remotes
/by Sarah Skates••Jett Williams and Blake Shelton were among the many artists participating in the Music Live! radio remote. Williams is making the media rounds for Hank Williams: The Complete Mother’s Best Recordings….Plus! Shelton is promoting his latest Six-Pak for Reprise Records. ••On Wed., Nov. 3 Belmont University, in partnership with BMI, hosted a special edition of […]
BMI Awards Tonight, CMA Awards Tomorrow
/by Sarah SkatesCMA Awards week continues for Music Row revelers. It’s only Tuesday and Bobby Karl has already put in a week’s worth of party-going, check out his column about last night’s SESAC Awards, and other events. ••Many members of the industry are gearing up for tonight’s (11/9) BMI Country Awards. Billy Sherrill will be honored as […]
Exclusive Online Performances, Including Aldean Tonight
/by Sarah SkatesJason Aldean, Toby Keith, and LeAnn Rimes are offering exclusive content around the web, as more and more fans flock there for music. As reported yesterday, CMAawards.com will have lots of streaming action, live from tomorrow night’s (11/10) show. ••CMT.com will stream Jason Aldean’s private concert tonight (11/9), live from the Hard Rock Café in […]
Swift, Cyrus Among Top Earning Females
/by Sarah SkatesForbes’ new ranking of Hollywood’s Highest Earning Women includes Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus. Swift comes in at No. 9 on the list with estimated earnings of $45 million. Like most entertainers who scored a slot, a significant chunk of her income came from touring and endorsement deals. According to the magazine, she grossed $54 […]
Bobby Karl Works SESAC Awards and CMA Week Events
/by Bobby KarlChapter 353 Graciousness, warmth, elegance and relaxed conviviality—these are the things we associate with SESAC’s annual awards banquet. This year, the smallest of the performing rights organizations has shown more muscle than ever, with pieces of hits by such top stars as Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, George Strait and Keith Urban. But its banquet (11/8) […]
SESAC Salutes Hillary Scott, EMI Foray Music
/by Sarah SkatesHillary Scott was named Songwriter of the Year at last night’s (11/8) SESAC Nashville Music Awards. The Lady Antebellum songstress also took home the Song Of The Year trophy for the crossover smash, “Need You Now.” Publisher of the Year honors went to EMI Foray Music.
Strait, McEntire and Womack on Tour 2011
/by MichelleGeorge Strait, Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack have announced 18 tour dates kicking off Jan. 14 in Austin, TX and wrapping April 9 in Louisville, KY. This follows Strait and McEntire’s co-headlining arena tour in 2010. Strait and McEntire are both nominated for awards at the 44th Annual CMA Awards, taking place this Wednesday […]
Weekend Photos: Tootsie’s Anniversary, Music City Walk of Fame
/by Sarah SkatesThe Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 50th Anniversary Celebration took place last night (11/7) at the Ryman Auditorium. Among those on the line-up were Kris Kristofferson, Mel Tillis, Randy Houser, Joanna Smith, Terri Clark, Lorrie Morgan, Colt Ford, Mark Chesnutt, Little Jimmy Dickens, Ronnie McDowell, The Grascals, Mandy Barnett, and Dean Miller. •••••••••••••• Many of the same […]
Songwriter Jeff Stevens Inks With Chrysalis
/by Sarah SkatesHit songwriter and producer Jeff Stevens has signed with Chrysalis Music Nashville. Stevens has had hits recorded by George Strait (“Carried Away,” “Carrying Your Love With Me,” “True”); Tim McGraw (“Back When”); Luke Bryan (“All My Friends Say,” “Someone Else Calling You Baby”); Alabama (“Reckless”) and many others. As Luke Bryan’s producer, Stevens recently celebrated […]
BMI Promotes Jodie Gleason
/by FreemanBMI has announced the promotion of Jodie Gleason to Vice President & Controller. Based in BMI’s Nashville office, Gleason will report directly to BMI Sr. VP Finance/Administration and Chief Financial Officer Bruce Esworthy. Gleason was formerly Assistant VP, Financial Accounting, Tax & Reporting. “Jodie epitomizes the highest standards of professionalism,” said BMI President Del Bryant. […]