More than 30,000 fans logged on to watch Dierks Bentley track 15 songs for his sixth studio album during five days in the recording studio. The entire recording process was streamed via a 24 hour video feed from the Echo Mountain studio in Asheville, NC. The project wrapped last Friday (2/4). “This entire recording process […]
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In a brief press release Rascal Flatts announced this evening they will part ways with Turner Nichols & Associates after more than a decade of working together. “We will always consider Trey and Doug to be a part of our family,” says Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts. “We have […]
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After a decade of doing business together, Rascal Flatts and their management team of Trey Turner and Doug Nichols at Turner Nichols & Associates have decided to part ways. “We will always consider Trey and Doug to be a part of our family,” the band said in a prepared statement. “And we have nothing but […]
EMI Records Nashville has signed singer/songwriter Eric Paslay to its roster. The Texas native has been busy writing songs and recording his debut album. The first single is expected to hit radio later this year. • • • • • Neal McCoy has inked a deal with Rogue Music Group for management representation. The company is […]
Three times the charm for Chris Young celebrating his third consecutive No. 1 single. “Voices” from his sophomore CD, The Man I Want To Be has reached the summit a.k.a. chart heaven. Three-in-a-row is pretty sweet, but in this case it was the second go round for “Voices” which was originally released in 2008 and peaked […]
Emmys for GAC execs • Production music panel tonight • Hats Across The Row • Dove Awards • Songwriters at Nashville Ballet • Live Nation/Front Line • Steve Wariner/Songwriter Agency • Identical Entertainment
Artists are going viral to drive ACM votes from fans. The nominees in the new artist categories are using free downloads, Facebook and funny videos to spur fans to vote for them here. Voting goes through Feb. 24 and the winner in each category will be announced in March. Those winners will then move on […]
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Ron Baird, former head of CAA’s Nashville office and agent to many of country music’s leading artists, died in Nashville on February 3, 2011, of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 60. A celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Hillwood Country Club (6201 Hickory […]
On Mon., Feb. 28 a star studded lineup will come together to honor songwriter Todd Cerney, recently diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. Grammy nominated Cerney, is known for writing hits such as “I’ll Still Be Loving You” by Restless Heart, “Good Morning Beautiful” by Steve Holy, and “No Mercy” by Ty Herndon. Artists set to perform […]
[Update] Visitation will be held Sunday, February 6th from 1-4pm at Brentwood United Methodist Church in the Narthex; a private ceremony will be held for family. Donald W. Butler, Sr., a founder of the Gospel Music Association and longtime Christian music businessman, has died. He was 80 and had been battling a lengthy illness. In […]
Luna Chica Records International is looking ahead with new signings, a new international division, and multi-channel digital success. The label’s internet-driven business model launched in May 2010 and signaled what GM/Dir. of A&R Brenda Cline calls a “re-birth.” “We are very proud of the level of talent that we have delivered to radio and the […]
>>Keith Urban and John Mayer will perform together Sat., April 30 to benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation. The two Grammy winners will plug in their guitars at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for an exclusive VIP concert event. “I’m thrilled these two talented musicians are joining us for Tiger Jam,” event host […]
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SPIN ZONE It’s Blake Shelton’s world right now, but thankfully he lets us stay here and read his Twitter feed. This week he’s on top of the CountryBreakout chart with “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking,” which surges ahead of Luke Bryan’s “Someone Else Calling You Baby” with a gain of 111 spins. Positions […]
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Luke Bryan will perform at the Capitol Records Nashville luncheon at CRS 2011. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 4, from noon – 1:50 p.m. in the CMA Performance Hall inside the Nashville Convention Center. Capitol Records Nashville President/CEO Mike Dungan says, “Luke delivers one of the best live performances in Country music. We are […]
Songwriter Dallas Davidson had an explosive 2010. He was a co-writer on five singles to hit the top of the charts last year, including “That’s How Country Boys Roll” (Billy Currington), “Gimmie That Girl” (Joe Nichols), “Rain is a Good Thing” (Luke Bryan), “All About Tonight” (Blake Shelton), and “All Over Me” (Josh Turner). All […]
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Marketing, management and distribution company Thirty Tigers is celebrating its 10th year in business this March. Co-founded by David Macias and Deb Markland, the company started as a small home-based consultancy, and today is a nine-person outfit with national distribution, and a Grammy-award winning release to its credit. Last year, Thirty Tigers’ sales totaled more […]
Last week’s sudden takeover of EMI by lien holder Citigroup shocked industry analysts who were not expecting any ownership changes until late March. MusicRow has obtained a copy of a letter from EMI head Roger Faxon that was sent to all EMI employees. Faxon, spins the development as a “good thing – for EMI, for […]
Details about CRS 2011 are starting to emerge and Arista Nashville’s Ronnie Dunn and Columbia Nashville’s Joanna Smith will be performing at the 2011 Sony Music Nashville luncheon Thursday, March 3 from 12:30 – 2:20 pm in the NCC’s CMA Performance Hall. “It’s such a pleasure to have Ronnie Dunn and Joanna Smith representing the exciting […]
Preparations are underway for the 2011 CMA Music Festival, and proving the power of Facebook, the organization will use the social media site to announce the first festival performers.
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As CMT expands its reach into original programming, the network has hired experienced development executive Jayson Dinsmore. This news comes following a successful debut of CMT’s first scripted sitcom, Working Class. Dinsmore is on board in the newly-created position Executive Vice President, Development. He will oversee all development for the channel, based primarily out of […]
More performers and the first group of presenters have been announced for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards Sunday, Feb. 13. Nashville is represented twice on the presenters list as nominees Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Norah Jones, Selena Gomez, LL Cool J, and Nicki Minaj have been included in the initial lineup. In what sounds like […]
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The 2011 Juno Award Nominees were announced by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) yesterday (2/1). In the Country Album of the Year category (sponsored by Country Style), nominees include: Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Love Rules; Dean Brody, Trail in Life; Deric Ruttan, Sunshine; Gord Bamford, Day Job; and Johnny Reid, A Place […]
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Today’s ACM nominations were filled with new names and rising superstars, including Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert who landed Entertainer of the Year nominations for the first time.
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“On The Backroads” Skytone Records Leah invites friends in radio to join her for a special performance during CRS on Wednesday, March 2, at 10 pm in the Renaissance Hotel’s Fisk Room. Leah Seawright’s “On The Backroads,” which she co-wrote with producer Frank Green, is the tale of young and rebellious love set to a […]
“I’m Doin’ Alright” Davis Music Group/Nine North Davis Music Group’s singer/songwriter Jacob Lyda’s debut single, “I’m Doing Alright” has been released to country radio and is going for adds. Nine North Records has been tapped to oversee radio promotion initiatives. Showcasing Lyda’s traditional honky-tonk vocal style, “I’m Doing Alright” was written by Lyda and Paul […]
EMI Group has been taken over by Citigroup, the bank who financed Terra Firma’s 2007 purchase of the music company for £4 billion. The bank seized 100% of the share capital and reduced EMI’s debt by 65% from £3.4 billion to £1.2 billion. Following this development, EMI has more than £300 million cash available. Last […]
Attorney Derek Crownover has added partner Allen Blevins and renamed the firm Crownover, Blevins. Crownover’s previous partner Joel Tisinger has relocated to his hometown Carrollton, Georgia and taken an in-house legal position at a healthcare technology company. Blevins and Crownover have been friends since law school. Blevins is a Knoxville native, where he previously managed […]
The Academy of Country Music is announcing nominations for the Musician/Bandleader/Instrumentalist (MBI) and Industry Awards categories, which, due to time constraints, are not televised during the ACM Awards. Instead, these awards will be presented at the ACM Honors, held each fall in Nashville. Musician / Bandleader / Instrumentalist (MBI) Awards Producer Of The Year Nathan […]
The Academy of Country Music announced nominees in the radio categories, which due to time constraints, are not televised during the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, but are instead honored at a special pre-Awards reception. ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – NATIONAL Kix Brooks – American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks Big D and […]
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Nominations were announced today (2/1) for the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, set to air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2011 on CBS. Miranda Lambert leads the artist nominations with seven, including Top Female Vocalist, her first nod for Entertainer of the Year, as well as […]
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Red Light Management will partner with Bicycle Music and its affiliate, The AF Circle C Fund, to exploit Tammy Wynette’s name, likeness and image rights. Through its affiliate the AF Circle C Fund, Bicycle Music controls substantial copyright interests in Wynette’s catalog of works and master recordings as well as her name, likeness, image rights and trademarks (Stand By Your Man™, Tammy Wynette™, and First Lady of Country Music™).
Columbia Nashville’s Miranda Lambert is preparing to hit the road again through 2011. The Revolution Continues tour will pick up February 24 in St. Louis, featuring special guests Justin Moore and Josh Kelley. Additionally, Lambert will join Alan Jackson for his first Australian tour in March, which is already sold out. Full dates are included […]
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Fab Photo Spread
/by Sarah SkatesRosehill visits MusicRow • Hall of Fame hosts Street Corner Symphony • Chicks With Hits salutes Brenda Lee
Tim Johnson Benefit Tomorrow
/by Sarah SkatesTim Johnson benefit • Country stars sing for City of Hope • Jason Sturgeon shares benefit story on “Tennessee Mornings”
30k Fans Watch Dierks In Studio
/by MichelleMore than 30,000 fans logged on to watch Dierks Bentley track 15 songs for his sixth studio album during five days in the recording studio. The entire recording process was streamed via a 24 hour video feed from the Echo Mountain studio in Asheville, NC. The project wrapped last Friday (2/4). “This entire recording process […]
Flatts Part Ways With Management
/by adminIn a brief press release Rascal Flatts announced this evening they will part ways with Turner Nichols & Associates after more than a decade of working together. “We will always consider Trey and Doug to be a part of our family,” says Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts. “We have […]
Rascal Flatts, Turner & Nichols Part Ways
/by Sarah SkatesAfter a decade of doing business together, Rascal Flatts and their management team of Trey Turner and Doug Nichols at Turner Nichols & Associates have decided to part ways. “We will always consider Trey and Doug to be a part of our family,” the band said in a prepared statement. “And we have nothing but […]
EMI Records Nashville Signing; Neal McCoy Goes Rogue
/by Sarah SkatesEMI Records Nashville has signed singer/songwriter Eric Paslay to its roster. The Texas native has been busy writing songs and recording his debut album. The first single is expected to hit radio later this year. • • • • • Neal McCoy has inked a deal with Rogue Music Group for management representation. The company is […]
Chris Young Celebrates 3 Consecutive No. 1s
/by adminThree times the charm for Chris Young celebrating his third consecutive No. 1 single. “Voices” from his sophomore CD, The Man I Want To Be has reached the summit a.k.a. chart heaven. Three-in-a-row is pretty sweet, but in this case it was the second go round for “Voices” which was originally released in 2008 and peaked […]
Industry Ink (2/7)
/by Sarah SkatesEmmys for GAC execs • Production music panel tonight • Hats Across The Row • Dove Awards • Songwriters at Nashville Ballet • Live Nation/Front Line • Steve Wariner/Songwriter Agency • Identical Entertainment
Artist/Writer Roundup
/by adminWaylon Tribute CD; Matthews Joins Davis Music; and Brody Releases Environmental Video
Photos: Josh Gracin, Montgomery Gentry, Steel Magnolia
/by MichelleJosh Gracin Visits ACM and City of Hope • Montgomery Gentry Wraps USO Tour • Steel Magnolia on “Tennessee Mornings”
Artists Drive Fans To ACM Polls
/by Sarah SkatesArtists are going viral to drive ACM votes from fans. The nominees in the new artist categories are using free downloads, Facebook and funny videos to spur fans to vote for them here. Voting goes through Feb. 24 and the winner in each category will be announced in March. Those winners will then move on […]
Weblinks: AEG Finds New Ticketing Solution
/by Sarah SkatesAEG teams with Outbox • AOL buying Huffington Post • Aguilera’s Super Bowl snafu • The Daily for iPad
Top CAA Agent Ron Baird Passes
/by MichelleRon Baird, former head of CAA’s Nashville office and agent to many of country music’s leading artists, died in Nashville on February 3, 2011, of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 60. A celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Hillwood Country Club (6201 Hickory […]
Artists, Songwriters To Honor Todd Cerney
/by adminOn Mon., Feb. 28 a star studded lineup will come together to honor songwriter Todd Cerney, recently diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. Grammy nominated Cerney, is known for writing hits such as “I’ll Still Be Loving You” by Restless Heart, “Good Morning Beautiful” by Steve Holy, and “No Mercy” by Ty Herndon. Artists set to perform […]
Lifenotes: Don Butler [updated]
/by Sarah Skates[Update] Visitation will be held Sunday, February 6th from 1-4pm at Brentwood United Methodist Church in the Narthex; a private ceremony will be held for family. Donald W. Butler, Sr., a founder of the Gospel Music Association and longtime Christian music businessman, has died. He was 80 and had been battling a lengthy illness. In […]
Military Performances
/by contributorAdam Craig Band Performs for Heartland Heroes • Craig Morgan at Camp Victory/Baghdad
Luna Chica Starts 2011 With Momentum
/by FreemanLuna Chica Records International is looking ahead with new signings, a new international division, and multi-channel digital success. The label’s internet-driven business model launched in May 2010 and signaled what GM/Dir. of A&R Brenda Cline calls a “re-birth.” “We are very proud of the level of talent that we have delivered to radio and the […]
Benefit News: Tiger Jam and Chords of Hope
/by admin>>Keith Urban and John Mayer will perform together Sat., April 30 to benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation. The two Grammy winners will plug in their guitars at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for an exclusive VIP concert event. “I’m thrilled these two talented musicians are joining us for Tiger Jam,” event host […]
Weekly Chart Report (2/04/11)
/by FreemanSPIN ZONE It’s Blake Shelton’s world right now, but thankfully he lets us stay here and read his Twitter feed. This week he’s on top of the CountryBreakout chart with “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking,” which surges ahead of Luke Bryan’s “Someone Else Calling You Baby” with a gain of 111 spins. Positions […]
Artist Notes
/by MichelleKeith Urban on Good Morning America • Sean Patrick McGraw’s Song Kicks Off Super Bowl • Steel Magnolia On David Letterman • Grascals on TV
Radio Visits
/by contributorDJ Miller Earns Billboards Hot Shot Debut • Colt Ford Does His Country Thang • The Dirt Drifters Continue South • Guy Penrod Visits WSM
Platinum Parade: Lambert and Swift
/by contributorMiranda Lambert’s Platinum Parade • Taylor Swift’s Record-Breaking 2010
Luke Bryan Set For Capitol CRS Luncheon
/by Sarah SkatesLuke Bryan will perform at the Capitol Records Nashville luncheon at CRS 2011. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 4, from noon – 1:50 p.m. in the CMA Performance Hall inside the Nashville Convention Center. Capitol Records Nashville President/CEO Mike Dungan says, “Luke delivers one of the best live performances in Country music. We are […]
Dallas Davidson Celebrates String of Hits
/by Sarah SkatesSongwriter Dallas Davidson had an explosive 2010. He was a co-writer on five singles to hit the top of the charts last year, including “That’s How Country Boys Roll” (Billy Currington), “Gimmie That Girl” (Joe Nichols), “Rain is a Good Thing” (Luke Bryan), “All About Tonight” (Blake Shelton), and “All Over Me” (Josh Turner). All […]
Today's Famous Facts
/by adminRepublic Nashville loses Bartholomew • Voorhis opens bookkeeping firm • CMHoF hosts Norro Wilson and free admission • MCTI Songwriter Show
Thirty Tigers Celebrates 10th Anniversary
/by Sarah SkatesMarketing, management and distribution company Thirty Tigers is celebrating its 10th year in business this March. Co-founded by David Macias and Deb Markland, the company started as a small home-based consultancy, and today is a nine-person outfit with national distribution, and a Grammy-award winning release to its credit. Last year, Thirty Tigers’ sales totaled more […]
Faxon's Note To EMI Staff
/by adminLast week’s sudden takeover of EMI by lien holder Citigroup shocked industry analysts who were not expecting any ownership changes until late March. MusicRow has obtained a copy of a letter from EMI head Roger Faxon that was sent to all EMI employees. Faxon, spins the development as a “good thing – for EMI, for […]
Performance News: Toby, Currington, JaneDear girls
/by contributorToby Keith Returns to The Opry • Billy Currington Celebrates 10th Top 10 On Leno • the JaneDear girls Featured on Access Hollywood
Music Videos: Reba, Sarah Darling
/by contributorTaillight TV produces Reba video • Sarah Darling gets carried away
CRS 2011 Events Highlight Diverse Talent
/by FreemanDetails about CRS 2011 are starting to emerge and Arista Nashville’s Ronnie Dunn and Columbia Nashville’s Joanna Smith will be performing at the 2011 Sony Music Nashville luncheon Thursday, March 3 from 12:30 – 2:20 pm in the NCC’s CMA Performance Hall. “It’s such a pleasure to have Ronnie Dunn and Joanna Smith representing the exciting […]
Facebook Helping CMA Music Festival Connect With Fans
/by Sarah SkatesPreparations are underway for the 2011 CMA Music Festival, and proving the power of Facebook, the organization will use the social media site to announce the first festival performers.
CMT Debuts Sitcom, Hires Development Exec.
/by Sarah SkatesAs CMT expands its reach into original programming, the network has hired experienced development executive Jayson Dinsmore. This news comes following a successful debut of CMT’s first scripted sitcom, Working Class. Dinsmore is on board in the newly-created position Executive Vice President, Development. He will oversee all development for the channel, based primarily out of […]
Shelton, Bentley Named As Grammy Presenters
/by FreemanMore performers and the first group of presenters have been announced for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards Sunday, Feb. 13. Nashville is represented twice on the presenters list as nominees Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Norah Jones, Selena Gomez, LL Cool J, and Nicki Minaj have been included in the initial lineup. In what sounds like […]
Juno Award Nominees Announced
/by MichelleThe 2011 Juno Award Nominees were announced by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) yesterday (2/1). In the Country Album of the Year category (sponsored by Country Style), nominees include: Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Love Rules; Dean Brody, Trail in Life; Deric Ruttan, Sunshine; Gord Bamford, Day Job; and Johnny Reid, A Place […]
Country Stars At Super Bowl Events
/by Sarah SkatesCountry music will be well-represented at Sunday’s (2/6) Super Bowl when the Green Bay Packers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
DISClaimer Single Reviews (2/2/11)
/by Robert K OermannCountry music’s major labels seem to be slumbering in winter doldrums, but Nashville’s pop/rock community is livelier than ever.
Musical Chairs
/by Sarah SkatesNew gigs for Megan Knutson, Emilee Warner, and Wayne Leeloy
ACM Noms Highlight New Country Class
/by Sarah SkatesToday’s ACM nominations were filled with new names and rising superstars, including Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert who landed Entertainer of the Year nominations for the first time.
Artists On Tour: Paisley, Shelton, Campbell
/by MichelleBrad Paisley’s H2O Frozen Over • Blake Shelton’s 2011 All About Tonight Tour • Craig Campbell Joins Willie Nelson’s 2011 Country Throwdown Tour
Signings: Alan Jackson, Emerson Drive, Mountain Heart
/by FreemanAlan Jackson inks publicity deal • Emerson Drive partners for radio promo • Mountain Heart finds PR home
Leah Seawright
/by ProgrammerPlaylist“On The Backroads” Skytone Records Leah invites friends in radio to join her for a special performance during CRS on Wednesday, March 2, at 10 pm in the Renaissance Hotel’s Fisk Room. Leah Seawright’s “On The Backroads,” which she co-wrote with producer Frank Green, is the tale of young and rebellious love set to a […]
Jacob Lyda
/by ProgrammerPlaylist“I’m Doin’ Alright” Davis Music Group/Nine North Davis Music Group’s singer/songwriter Jacob Lyda’s debut single, “I’m Doing Alright” has been released to country radio and is going for adds. Nine North Records has been tapped to oversee radio promotion initiatives. Showcasing Lyda’s traditional honky-tonk vocal style, “I’m Doing Alright” was written by Lyda and Paul […]
Citigroup Acquires EMI
/by Sarah SkatesEMI Group has been taken over by Citigroup, the bank who financed Terra Firma’s 2007 purchase of the music company for £4 billion. The bank seized 100% of the share capital and reduced EMI’s debt by 65% from £3.4 billion to £1.2 billion. Following this development, EMI has more than £300 million cash available. Last […]
Firm Renamed Crownover, Blevins
/by Sarah SkatesAttorney Derek Crownover has added partner Allen Blevins and renamed the firm Crownover, Blevins. Crownover’s previous partner Joel Tisinger has relocated to his hometown Carrollton, Georgia and taken an in-house legal position at a healthcare technology company. Blevins and Crownover have been friends since law school. Blevins is a Knoxville native, where he previously managed […]
ACM Off-Camera Noms
/by Sarah SkatesThe Academy of Country Music is announcing nominations for the Musician/Bandleader/Instrumentalist (MBI) and Industry Awards categories, which, due to time constraints, are not televised during the ACM Awards. Instead, these awards will be presented at the ACM Honors, held each fall in Nashville. Musician / Bandleader / Instrumentalist (MBI) Awards Producer Of The Year Nathan […]
ACM Radio Nominees Announced
/by adminThe Academy of Country Music announced nominees in the radio categories, which due to time constraints, are not televised during the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, but are instead honored at a special pre-Awards reception. ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – NATIONAL Kix Brooks – American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks Big D and […]
Lambert Leads Final ACM Nominees List
/by adminNominations were announced today (2/1) for the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, set to air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2011 on CBS. Miranda Lambert leads the artist nominations with seven, including Top Female Vocalist, her first nod for Entertainer of the Year, as well as […]
Red Light To Manage Wynette Legacy
/by adminRed Light Management will partner with Bicycle Music and its affiliate, The AF Circle C Fund, to exploit Tammy Wynette’s name, likeness and image rights. Through its affiliate the AF Circle C Fund, Bicycle Music controls substantial copyright interests in Wynette’s catalog of works and master recordings as well as her name, likeness, image rights and trademarks (Stand By Your Man™, Tammy Wynette™, and First Lady of Country Music™).
The Revolution Continues For Miranda Lambert
/by FreemanColumbia Nashville’s Miranda Lambert is preparing to hit the road again through 2011. The Revolution Continues tour will pick up February 24 in St. Louis, featuring special guests Justin Moore and Josh Kelley. Additionally, Lambert will join Alan Jackson for his first Australian tour in March, which is already sold out. Full dates are included […]
CRS News: UMG Luncheon, Digital Rodeo Party
/by Sarah SkatesUMG Nashville announces luncheon line-up. Digital Rodeo party to close seminar.