Can’t be in Nashville for the Americana Music Association’s 2010 Honors & Award Show tonight (9/9)? Well, fear not. NPR Radio and partner station Folk Alley will be webcasting the entire affair from the Ryman Auditorium starting at 6:30pm ct, joining the BBC, Voice of America Radio, Sirius XM, and WSM AM as the show’s […]
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Buddy Lee Attractions has announced the addition of Scott Stuttard to handle sponsorship acquisition on behalf of the agency. Stuttard, a 15-year veteran of the sponsorship marketing industry, most recently served as president and CEO of in2it Marketing, and has subsequently been named Executive Sponsorship Director for Buddy Lee Attractions. “We are very excited about […]
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As ambassadors for The Jason Foundation (JFI), superstar country quartet Rascal Flatts have recorded a special public service announcement regarding World Suicide Prevention Day. Slated to take place on September 10, the event is a worldwide day of commitment and action to prevent suicides. On average, almost 3000 people commit suicide daily. For every person […]
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Stealing Angels In San Jose Skyville Records/Nine North artists Stealing Angels were in San Jose visiting with KRTY. The trio was asked to sign a jar of cherries and proved equal to the challenge. • • • Amber Hayes Visits AM WSM FUNL Music recording artist Amber Hayes celebrated the Aug. 31 release of her […]
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After more than 4,400 episodes and 28,000 guests, The Oprah Winfrey Show is getting ready to launch its farewell season, and country super-duo The Judds are set to appear as special guests on Tuesday, September 14. The Grammy Award-winning mother/daughter team will discuss plans for their upcoming farewell tour, The Last Encore, give a private […]
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Are you tired of watching country sales totals dripple and drip like a leaky faucet? This week for the first time this year, they have finally fallen further into the red zone than the overall industry. In fact, according to Nielsen SoundScan for the week ending 9-5-2010, overall album sales are down -12.5% YTD while […]
Trailer Choir’s Mark Fortney, better known as “Butter,” and Carter’s Chord’s Emily Robertson turned a birthday party into a wedding Monday night (9/6)), while surprised family and friends cheered them on. (Photo: www.rqfoto.com) The couple, who are both Show Dog-Universal artists and who have been dating for almost two years, gathered everyone together at Nashville’s […]
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SESAC, working in conjunction with Nashville Area Red Cross, Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, will host a “Give + Love” event on Monday, September 20 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM to raise supplies for Nashville Area Red Cross and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Middle Tennessee residents were hit […]
The competition is at a really high level this week. I can’t remember when there were so many really fine songs going head to head during one listening session. “I Make a Difference,” “Bad Angel,” “Raymond” and “Who Are You When I’m Not Around” all tugged at my emotions in different ways. It’s also a really good sign when there are so many worthy newcomers making noise.
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EMI Records Nashville artist Troy Olsen is getting his own webisode series on GACTV.com. Livin’ The Dream With Troy Olsen will launch on GAC’s website today, September 7. Viewers can watch the day-to-day stories unfold for Olsen as he talks about everything that has gone in to his pursuit of being a successful singer/songwriter. Each […]
Media Maverick LLC, a media training company, has established offices in Nashville. The company trains entertainers, CEO’s, business executives, government officials and other people who must interact with the media. The three partners in Media Maverick have more than 50 combined years of experience in print, social media, radio and television, and video production. Broadcast […]
Arista/19 Records artist Carrie Underwood is the new ambassador for Olay. The 27-year old, Grammy-winning artist will become the face of the brand’s “Challenge What’s Possible” campaign and represent a line of skin care products for Olay. The campaign is scheduled to debut later this year. “We are thrilled that someone as inspirational as Carrie has […]
These days he’s a successful and respected Nashville singer/songwriter, but back in the early ‘90s, Shawn Camp was a promising, up-and-comer on the mainstream country scene. He had some early success with his self-titled 1993 debut, which garnered attention with singles “Fallin’ Never Felt So Good,” and “Confessin’ My Love,” so it was expected that […]
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by Randy Obrien The popularity of social media websites like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace have lowered the barrier between artists and celebrities, creating for some fans, a false sense of intimacy. When the adoration turns into obsession, the unwanted attention from a fan could become dangerous and deadly. Stalking is defined legally as a person […]
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Alan Jackson will mark the 20th anniversary of the release of his debut album with a career-spanning set coming this fall. The double-disc 34 Number Ones will hit shelves Nov. 23, in time for holiday shopping. With 37 songs in all, the Sony Nashville project will also include two rare tracks, and the new single, […]
Songwriter Chris Gantry has been on the loose lately. Some readers will recall that Gantry, who first hit Nashville in 1963, wrote “Dreams Of An Everyday Housewife” for Glen Campbell. Here, for your afternoon video break we invite you to see his latest production with his Gantry’s associates, Hank Vecheechio and The Original Not-So-Happy Campers. […]
Average Joes Entertainment, label home to Colt Ford, Brantley Gilbert, Matt Stillwell, Josh Gracin and others, has hired seasoned radio pro, Jay Cruze to work radio promotion for the label. Cruze, who spent years with Clear Channel Communications in Augusta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Lexington, KY; Panama City Beach, FL; and most recently, Chattanooga, TN, is […]
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“You Can Still Wear White” BamaJam/Nine North “Matt Kennon’s ‘The Call’ was one of best indie singles of the past few months. He proves it was no fluke with this driving, propulsive, pounding, power-packed anthem. I still love his soulful, raspy delivery. Make this man a star.” —Robert K. Oermann, MusicRow Matt Kennon’s latest release […]
Dierks Bentley is planning a four-night run in New York City next month, bringing special guests with him to a different venue each night. Bentley will kick off his New York City residency on Oct. 18, with each show focusing on a different aspect of his career. The first evening Bentley will play all his […]
Eminem‘s first producers FBT won a lawsuit against his current label Universal Music Group and others on Friday (9/3), which claimed that the rapper’s music on iTunes was being licensed, not sold, and therefore was subject to a higher royalty percentage rate. Eminem signed with FBT in 1995, and when he eventually moved to Universal, […]
Billy Currington set an attendance record during his recent show at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. He drew 20,000 fans, breaking a 20-year-old Kentucky State Fair attendance record set by Charlie Daniels. Check out Currington’s acoustic version of his hit “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” recorded live in Kentucky. Currington is gearing up for the […]
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Apple’s just-launched Ping social network on iTunes hit 1 million users within 48 hours of opening on Wednesday September 1, claims a report on the Apple website. The music-driven service is available to all with a download of iTunes 10, and allows users to follow their friends and favorite artists through a combination of features […]
Keith Urban and his superstar friends will perform at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 5 in the second annual installment of his “We’re All for the Hall” benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. On the line-up for the evening are Urban, Country Music Hall of Fame members Vince Gill, Dolly Parton […]
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Longtime music businessman Dan Keen and his wife, Kimberly, have acquired Nashville based modeling and talent training center, Advantage Talent Development. Advantage was founded in 1987 by former Miss Tennessee Nise’ Davies who will remain an integral part of the modeling and acting aspects of the operation. “The entertainment industry is no longer about specialization,” […]
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has given an Honorary Induction to Sir Paul McCartney, noting his indelible influence on Music City’s creative community. Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Roger Murrah and CMA board member/hit songwriter Bob DiPiero presented McCartney with a plaque prior to his performance at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on July 26. […]
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Danelle and Susie of the JaneDear girls spend some time with MD Tommy Garrett of WRNS in New Bern, N.C. and his daughter Lauren before a recent show. Preston Brust and Chris Lucas aka LoCash Cowboys performed the National anthem at LP Field in Nashville shortly before the TN Titans defeated Super Bowl Champs, New Orleans […]
After 20 years of making hit records together, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn called it a day as a duo, and they did it in grand style, as Brooks & Dunn played their final show last night (9/2) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, as a benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. • […]
Niemann In Kansas City Sea Gayle/Arista Nashville’s Jerrod Niemann put his talents on display for listeners of WDAF (The Wolf)/Kansas City last week when he performed at Denim & Diamonds. During the show, Niemann conducted a contest to find the tallest man in the room, and it turned out to be WDAF programmer Dan Persigehl. […]
According to the CMA and Nielsen Media Research, ratings for its three-hour CMA Festival: Country’s Night To Rock grew by 6% this year among Women 18-34 and helped ABC reach Wednesday summer highs in total viewers 18-49. Unfortunately, the ABC Sept. 1 airing was positioned against high profile shows such as Big Brother 12 (7.7 […]
SPIN ZONE Lady Antebellum’s “Our Kind Of Love” is still feeling the love from radio as it earns a fourth consecutive week in the CountryBreakout No. 1 spot. Positions 2-6 are closing the gap, but remain unchanged for now. In fact the only movement in the top 10 comes courtesy of The Band Perry’s “If […]
On September 13, Capitol Nashville artist Keith Urban will release the debut single “Put You In A Song,” from his forthcoming release, Get Closer, due Tuesday, November 16. “Put You In A Song” was co-written by Urban, Sarah Buxton and Jedd Hughes and is co-produced by Dann Huff and Urban. Capitol is offering country radio […]
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Gerry House, longtime king of morning radio in Nashville, announced on the air this morning (9/3) that his show, The House Foundation, which airs on Clear Channel/WSIX will come to an end on December 15. House is calling it quits after 30 years in country radio, citing his desire to devote more time to other […]
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With the radio audience being offered more listening options than ever, the programmer’s job is constantly evolving to stay competitive. One not only has to keep a station sounding great, but also address the audience through social media and maintain that elusive balance between focus and diversity.
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The Lost Boys Foundation of Nashville is hosting the first-ever Music Row Walkathon, “Journey of Hope,” set to begin on Saturday, September 18, in Owen Bradley Park on the south side of Music Circle, with participants walking the length of Music Row West and then down Music Row East back to the park. It’s an […]
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Live On the Green, a free, outdoor concert series on Nashville’s Public Square, starts its second season on Sept. 9 with a star-studded lineup including platinum recording artists Five for Fighting and Tonic. The six-week concert series is produced by locally-owned radio station Lightning 100 in partnership with the Nashville Mayor’s Office and takes place […]
Jay Frank, CMT’s Senior VP, Music Strategy and author of Futurehit.DNA, stands at the forefront of the new music industry with his theories on the elements of a hit song. Now artists have the opportunity to put these ideas to music as part of the Futurehit.DNA Songwriting Challenge. The music industry veteran will give three […]
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Rising country artist Katie Armiger has once again teamed up with GACTV.com to give fans a chance to celebrate the release of her third album, Confessions of a Nice Girl. “GAC’s Katie Armiger Nice Girl Sweepstakes” is going on now through September 8, and fans can enter to win a trip for two to Nashville […]
Nashville-based 615 Music, one of the world’s leading providers of production music to the entertainment, broadcast, advertising, and corporate industries, and the recent winner of a national Emmy Award for “Outstanding Original Song” for NBC’s Today Show, has acquired noted production music library Kingsize Music NYC. Based in New York, the Kingsize Music Library is […]
Country music icon Loretta Lynn is about to get the full-blown tribute-album treatment. In honor of of her 50th career anniversary, a diverse group of artists has contributed tracks for the November 9 album release of Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn. The artists, personally chosen by Lynn, include (in alphabetical order) Sheryl Crow, […]
Two of the biggest names in music – Brad Paisley and Bon Jovi – will use their star power to help bring attention and tourists back to the Alabama Gulf Coast. The two free concerts on the beach are slated for the weekend of October 15-17 in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with Bon Jovi performing on […]
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The SOURCE Awards, an annual celebration honoring women in the Nashville music industry for their tireless work and contributions to the business, took place this past Thursday, August 26 at the Noah Liff Opera Center. Celia Froehlig, Carol Phillips, Sherytha Scaife, Liz Thiels and Ruth White were celebrated and thanked for contributing their knowledge and […]
John A. LoFrumento, CEO of ASCAP , today announced the launch of ASCAP Mobile, a new app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The app provides ASCAP’s songwriter, composer and publisher members with 24/7 access to their membership, catalog, performance and royalty information via ASCAP’s secure Member Access online portal. Additionally, the app’s interface allows […]
Attention country music fans. Tonight’s the night. Tune in to ABC for CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock. The three-hour special, which attempts to capture all the music and excitement of Nashville’s annual country music extravaganza, kicks off at 8:00 PM/ET, with country superstar Tim McGraw serving as host. The special features performances by […]
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ole music publishing has signed a catalog purchase and worldwide co-publishing deal with songwriter/producer Monty Powell. Powell has been responsible for hit songs that have helped drive the sales of more than 50 million albums in total by artists like Restless Heart (“Dancy’s Dream”), Diamond Rio (“Norma Jean Riley,” “Nowhere Bound”), Billy Ray Cyrus (“Could […]
You say you want some tempo tunes? Well, step right up. This week’s stack of platters contains a bevy of boppers. Marty Stuart, The McClymonts, Blaine Larsen, Mason Douglas and Eric Heatherly are all tapping their toes. Margaret Durante and Jewel are both breezy, too.
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With a No. 1 album and a CMA Awards nomination for Vocal Group of the Year, Capitol Nashville’s Little Big Town has a lot to celebrate this week. The vocal quartet’s new album, The Reason Why, debut this week at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and No. 5 on the Billboard Top […]
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Stroudavarious Records artists LoCash Cowboys will play a double header on Thursday night (9/2). The country duo – Preston Brust and Chris Lucas – will first perform the National Anthem at LP Field as the Tennessee Titans take on Super Bowl XLIV champions, the New Orleans Saints, and then immediately depart for their 10:00 PM performance that […]
Brooks & Dunn’s Last Rodeo Tour will come to a close tomorrow night (9/2) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. While it may be the duo’s last concert together, this will not mark the end of life on the road for Brooks, who hosts the nationally syndicated American Country Countdown for Citadel Media. Throughout 2011, Brooks will […]
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On Wednesday, Sept. 1, Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert announced the final nominees in five CMA Awards categories live from the “Good Morning America” studios in the heart of New York City’s Times Square on the ABC Television Network. The nominees were available on the Good Morning America website after they were announced in the 7:30am ET […]
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Get out your calendars, these important dates have just been announced… Capitol Records Nashville is planning its 3rd annual Street Party on Demonbreun for Wed., Oct. 13. More info to come. •••••• Tickets for “The 44th Annual CMA Awards” will go on sale Saturday, Sept. 18 (10:00 AM/CT), and can be purchased by logging on […]
NPR To Broadcast AMA Award Show
/by FreemanCan’t be in Nashville for the Americana Music Association’s 2010 Honors & Award Show tonight (9/9)? Well, fear not. NPR Radio and partner station Folk Alley will be webcasting the entire affair from the Ryman Auditorium starting at 6:30pm ct, joining the BBC, Voice of America Radio, Sirius XM, and WSM AM as the show’s […]
Buddy Lee Attractions Adds Scott Studdard
/by contributorBuddy Lee Attractions has announced the addition of Scott Stuttard to handle sponsorship acquisition on behalf of the agency. Stuttard, a 15-year veteran of the sponsorship marketing industry, most recently served as president and CEO of in2it Marketing, and has subsequently been named Executive Sponsorship Director for Buddy Lee Attractions. “We are very excited about […]
Rascal Flatts Steps Up For Suicide Prevention
/by contributorAs ambassadors for The Jason Foundation (JFI), superstar country quartet Rascal Flatts have recorded a special public service announcement regarding World Suicide Prevention Day. Slated to take place on September 10, the event is a worldwide day of commitment and action to prevent suicides. On average, almost 3000 people commit suicide daily. For every person […]
Artists On The Road and at Radio
/by contributorStealing Angels In San Jose Skyville Records/Nine North artists Stealing Angels were in San Jose visiting with KRTY. The trio was asked to sign a jar of cherries and proved equal to the challenge. • • • Amber Hayes Visits AM WSM FUNL Music recording artist Amber Hayes celebrated the Aug. 31 release of her […]
The Judds Kick Off Oprah’s Farewell Season
/by contributorAfter more than 4,400 episodes and 28,000 guests, The Oprah Winfrey Show is getting ready to launch its farewell season, and country super-duo The Judds are set to appear as special guests on Tuesday, September 14. The Grammy Award-winning mother/daughter team will discuss plans for their upcoming farewell tour, The Last Encore, give a private […]
Sales Depts; Start Your Engines
/by adminAre you tired of watching country sales totals dripple and drip like a leaky faucet? This week for the first time this year, they have finally fallen further into the red zone than the overall industry. In fact, according to Nielsen SoundScan for the week ending 9-5-2010, overall album sales are down -12.5% YTD while […]
Country Label Mates Tie The Knot
/by contributorTrailer Choir’s Mark Fortney, better known as “Butter,” and Carter’s Chord’s Emily Robertson turned a birthday party into a wedding Monday night (9/6)), while surprised family and friends cheered them on. (Photo: www.rqfoto.com) The couple, who are both Show Dog-Universal artists and who have been dating for almost two years, gathered everyone together at Nashville’s […]
SESAC To Host Blood/Food Drive
/by contributorSESAC, working in conjunction with Nashville Area Red Cross, Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, will host a “Give + Love” event on Monday, September 20 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM to raise supplies for Nashville Area Red Cross and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Middle Tennessee residents were hit […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (9/8/10)
/by Robert K OermannThe competition is at a really high level this week. I can’t remember when there were so many really fine songs going head to head during one listening session. “I Make a Difference,” “Bad Angel,” “Raymond” and “Who Are You When I’m Not Around” all tugged at my emotions in different ways. It’s also a really good sign when there are so many worthy newcomers making noise.
Troy Olsen Stars In GAC Webisodes
/by contributorEMI Records Nashville artist Troy Olsen is getting his own webisode series on GACTV.com. Livin’ The Dream With Troy Olsen will launch on GAC’s website today, September 7. Viewers can watch the day-to-day stories unfold for Olsen as he talks about everything that has gone in to his pursuit of being a successful singer/songwriter. Each […]
Industry Vets Establish Media Maverick
/by contributorMedia Maverick LLC, a media training company, has established offices in Nashville. The company trains entertainers, CEO’s, business executives, government officials and other people who must interact with the media. The three partners in Media Maverick have more than 50 combined years of experience in print, social media, radio and television, and video production. Broadcast […]
Underwood Becomes Olay “Ambassador”
/by contributorArista/19 Records artist Carrie Underwood is the new ambassador for Olay. The 27-year old, Grammy-winning artist will become the face of the brand’s “Challenge What’s Possible” campaign and represent a line of skin care products for Olay. The campaign is scheduled to debut later this year. “We are thrilled that someone as inspirational as Carrie has […]
WMN To Release “Lost” Shawn Camp Album
/by contributorThese days he’s a successful and respected Nashville singer/songwriter, but back in the early ‘90s, Shawn Camp was a promising, up-and-comer on the mainstream country scene. He had some early success with his self-titled 1993 debut, which garnered attention with singles “Fallin’ Never Felt So Good,” and “Confessin’ My Love,” so it was expected that […]
Artist Stalking In A Social Media Age
/by contributorby Randy Obrien The popularity of social media websites like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace have lowered the barrier between artists and celebrities, creating for some fans, a false sense of intimacy. When the adoration turns into obsession, the unwanted attention from a fan could become dangerous and deadly. Stalking is defined legally as a person […]
Alan Jackson Offers 2-Disc Hits Package
/by Sarah SkatesAlan Jackson will mark the 20th anniversary of the release of his debut album with a career-spanning set coming this fall. The double-disc 34 Number Ones will hit shelves Nov. 23, in time for holiday shopping. With 37 songs in all, the Sony Nashville project will also include two rare tracks, and the new single, […]
Lee Ann Womack Truck
/by adminSongwriter Chris Gantry has been on the loose lately. Some readers will recall that Gantry, who first hit Nashville in 1963, wrote “Dreams Of An Everyday Housewife” for Glen Campbell. Here, for your afternoon video break we invite you to see his latest production with his Gantry’s associates, Hank Vecheechio and The Original Not-So-Happy Campers. […]
Jay Cruze Joins Average Joes Entertainment
/by Sarah SkatesAverage Joes Entertainment, label home to Colt Ford, Brantley Gilbert, Matt Stillwell, Josh Gracin and others, has hired seasoned radio pro, Jay Cruze to work radio promotion for the label. Cruze, who spent years with Clear Channel Communications in Augusta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Lexington, KY; Panama City Beach, FL; and most recently, Chattanooga, TN, is […]
Matt Kennon
/by ProgrammerPlaylist“You Can Still Wear White” BamaJam/Nine North “Matt Kennon’s ‘The Call’ was one of best indie singles of the past few months. He proves it was no fluke with this driving, propulsive, pounding, power-packed anthem. I still love his soulful, raspy delivery. Make this man a star.” —Robert K. Oermann, MusicRow Matt Kennon’s latest release […]
Dierks Bentley Sets Up NYC Residency
/by Sarah SkatesDierks Bentley is planning a four-night run in New York City next month, bringing special guests with him to a different venue each night. Bentley will kick off his New York City residency on Oct. 18, with each show focusing on a different aspect of his career. The first evening Bentley will play all his […]
Court Says iTunes Subject To Licensing, Not Sales Rates
/by Sarah SkatesEminem‘s first producers FBT won a lawsuit against his current label Universal Music Group and others on Friday (9/3), which claimed that the rapper’s music on iTunes was being licensed, not sold, and therefore was subject to a higher royalty percentage rate. Eminem signed with FBT in 1995, and when he eventually moved to Universal, […]
Currington Show Breaks 20-year Attendance Record
/by Sarah SkatesBilly Currington set an attendance record during his recent show at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. He drew 20,000 fans, breaking a 20-year-old Kentucky State Fair attendance record set by Charlie Daniels. Check out Currington’s acoustic version of his hit “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” recorded live in Kentucky. Currington is gearing up for the […]
Apple’s Ping 1 Million Strong
/by FreemanApple’s just-launched Ping social network on iTunes hit 1 million users within 48 hours of opening on Wednesday September 1, claims a report on the Apple website. The music-driven service is available to all with a download of iTunes 10, and allows users to follow their friends and favorite artists through a combination of features […]
Urban’s We’re All For The Hall Returns With Star Guests
/by Sarah SkatesKeith Urban and his superstar friends will perform at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 5 in the second annual installment of his “We’re All for the Hall” benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. On the line-up for the evening are Urban, Country Music Hall of Fame members Vince Gill, Dolly Parton […]
Dan Keen Acquires Advantage Talent Development
/by contributorLongtime music businessman Dan Keen and his wife, Kimberly, have acquired Nashville based modeling and talent training center, Advantage Talent Development. Advantage was founded in 1987 by former Miss Tennessee Nise’ Davies who will remain an integral part of the modeling and acting aspects of the operation. “The entertainment industry is no longer about specialization,” […]
McCartney Inducted Into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
/by Sarah SkatesThe Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has given an Honorary Induction to Sir Paul McCartney, noting his indelible influence on Music City’s creative community. Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Roger Murrah and CMA board member/hit songwriter Bob DiPiero presented McCartney with a plaque prior to his performance at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on July 26. […]
DuoMania: JaneDear and LoCash
/by adminDanelle and Susie of the JaneDear girls spend some time with MD Tommy Garrett of WRNS in New Bern, N.C. and his daughter Lauren before a recent show. Preston Brust and Chris Lucas aka LoCash Cowboys performed the National anthem at LP Field in Nashville shortly before the TN Titans defeated Super Bowl Champs, New Orleans […]
Brooks & Dunn’s Final Ride
/by contributorAfter 20 years of making hit records together, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn called it a day as a duo, and they did it in grand style, as Brooks & Dunn played their final show last night (9/2) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, as a benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. • […]
Friday Photos: Radio Welcomes Artists
/by contributorNiemann In Kansas City Sea Gayle/Arista Nashville’s Jerrod Niemann put his talents on display for listeners of WDAF (The Wolf)/Kansas City last week when he performed at Denim & Diamonds. During the show, Niemann conducted a contest to find the tallest man in the room, and it turned out to be WDAF programmer Dan Persigehl. […]
Festival TV Ratings Trail 2009
/by adminAccording to the CMA and Nielsen Media Research, ratings for its three-hour CMA Festival: Country’s Night To Rock grew by 6% this year among Women 18-34 and helped ABC reach Wednesday summer highs in total viewers 18-49. Unfortunately, the ABC Sept. 1 airing was positioned against high profile shows such as Big Brother 12 (7.7 […]
Weekly Chart Report (9/03/10)
/by FreemanSPIN ZONE Lady Antebellum’s “Our Kind Of Love” is still feeling the love from radio as it earns a fourth consecutive week in the CountryBreakout No. 1 spot. Positions 2-6 are closing the gap, but remain unchanged for now. In fact the only movement in the top 10 comes courtesy of The Band Perry’s “If […]
Keith Urban Readies New Single, Album
/by contributorOn September 13, Capitol Nashville artist Keith Urban will release the debut single “Put You In A Song,” from his forthcoming release, Get Closer, due Tuesday, November 16. “Put You In A Song” was co-written by Urban, Sarah Buxton and Jedd Hughes and is co-produced by Dann Huff and Urban. Capitol is offering country radio […]
“House Foundation” To Close Its Doors
/by contributorGerry House, longtime king of morning radio in Nashville, announced on the air this morning (9/3) that his show, The House Foundation, which airs on Clear Channel/WSIX will come to an end on December 15. House is calling it quits after 30 years in country radio, citing his desire to devote more time to other […]
Secondary Programmers Address Change, Music and a Crowded Marketplace
/by FreemanWith the radio audience being offered more listening options than ever, the programmer’s job is constantly evolving to stay competitive. One not only has to keep a station sounding great, but also address the audience through social media and maintain that elusive balance between focus and diversity.
“Lost Boy” Walkathon Set For Sept. 18
/by contributorThe Lost Boys Foundation of Nashville is hosting the first-ever Music Row Walkathon, “Journey of Hope,” set to begin on Saturday, September 18, in Owen Bradley Park on the south side of Music Circle, with participants walking the length of Music Row West and then down Music Row East back to the park. It’s an […]
Nashville Continues Eco-Friendly Concert Series
/by contributorLive On the Green, a free, outdoor concert series on Nashville’s Public Square, starts its second season on Sept. 9 with a star-studded lineup including platinum recording artists Five for Fighting and Tonic. The six-week concert series is produced by locally-owned radio station Lightning 100 in partnership with the Nashville Mayor’s Office and takes place […]
Frank Offers Hit Formula
/by contributorJay Frank, CMT’s Senior VP, Music Strategy and author of Futurehit.DNA, stands at the forefront of the new music industry with his theories on the elements of a hit song. Now artists have the opportunity to put these ideas to music as part of the Futurehit.DNA Songwriting Challenge. The music industry veteran will give three […]
Katie Armiger, GAC Unveil “Nice Girl” Sweepstakes
/by contributorRising country artist Katie Armiger has once again teamed up with GACTV.com to give fans a chance to celebrate the release of her third album, Confessions of a Nice Girl. “GAC’s Katie Armiger Nice Girl Sweepstakes” is going on now through September 8, and fans can enter to win a trip for two to Nashville […]
Nashville’s 615 Acquires Kingsize Music
/by contributorNashville-based 615 Music, one of the world’s leading providers of production music to the entertainment, broadcast, advertising, and corporate industries, and the recent winner of a national Emmy Award for “Outstanding Original Song” for NBC’s Today Show, has acquired noted production music library Kingsize Music NYC. Based in New York, the Kingsize Music Library is […]
Loretta Lynn Tribute Album Takes Shape
/by contributorCountry music icon Loretta Lynn is about to get the full-blown tribute-album treatment. In honor of of her 50th career anniversary, a diverse group of artists has contributed tracks for the November 9 album release of Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn. The artists, personally chosen by Lynn, include (in alphabetical order) Sheryl Crow, […]
Paisley and Bon Jovi Sing For the Gulf
/by contributorTwo of the biggest names in music – Brad Paisley and Bon Jovi – will use their star power to help bring attention and tourists back to the Alabama Gulf Coast. The two free concerts on the beach are slated for the weekend of October 15-17 in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with Bon Jovi performing on […]
SOURCE Celebrates Nashville’s Women
/by contributorThe SOURCE Awards, an annual celebration honoring women in the Nashville music industry for their tireless work and contributions to the business, took place this past Thursday, August 26 at the Noah Liff Opera Center. Celia Froehlig, Carol Phillips, Sherytha Scaife, Liz Thiels and Ruth White were celebrated and thanked for contributing their knowledge and […]
ASCAP Launches App for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
/by contributorJohn A. LoFrumento, CEO of ASCAP , today announced the launch of ASCAP Mobile, a new app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The app provides ASCAP’s songwriter, composer and publisher members with 24/7 access to their membership, catalog, performance and royalty information via ASCAP’s secure Member Access online portal. Additionally, the app’s interface allows […]
CMA Music Fest On ABC Tonight
/by contributorAttention country music fans. Tonight’s the night. Tune in to ABC for CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock. The three-hour special, which attempts to capture all the music and excitement of Nashville’s annual country music extravaganza, kicks off at 8:00 PM/ET, with country superstar Tim McGraw serving as host. The special features performances by […]
ole Signs Hit Songwriter Monty Powell
/by contributorole music publishing has signed a catalog purchase and worldwide co-publishing deal with songwriter/producer Monty Powell. Powell has been responsible for hit songs that have helped drive the sales of more than 50 million albums in total by artists like Restless Heart (“Dancy’s Dream”), Diamond Rio (“Norma Jean Riley,” “Nowhere Bound”), Billy Ray Cyrus (“Could […]
DISClaimer Single Reviews (9/1/10)
/by Robert K OermannYou say you want some tempo tunes? Well, step right up. This week’s stack of platters contains a bevy of boppers. Marty Stuart, The McClymonts, Blaine Larsen, Mason Douglas and Eric Heatherly are all tapping their toes. Margaret Durante and Jewel are both breezy, too.
A Big Week For Little Big Town
/by contributorWith a No. 1 album and a CMA Awards nomination for Vocal Group of the Year, Capitol Nashville’s Little Big Town has a lot to celebrate this week. The vocal quartet’s new album, The Reason Why, debut this week at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and No. 5 on the Billboard Top […]
Lo Cash Cowboys Play “Double Header”
/by contributorStroudavarious Records artists LoCash Cowboys will play a double header on Thursday night (9/2). The country duo – Preston Brust and Chris Lucas – will first perform the National Anthem at LP Field as the Tennessee Titans take on Super Bowl XLIV champions, the New Orleans Saints, and then immediately depart for their 10:00 PM performance that […]
Brooks Takes “Country Countdown” On The Road
/by contributorBrooks & Dunn’s Last Rodeo Tour will come to a close tomorrow night (9/2) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. While it may be the duo’s last concert together, this will not mark the end of life on the road for Brooks, who hosts the nationally syndicated American Country Countdown for Citadel Media. Throughout 2011, Brooks will […]
Dierks And Miranda Reveal Final Five CMA Categories On GMA
/by adminOn Wednesday, Sept. 1, Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert announced the final nominees in five CMA Awards categories live from the “Good Morning America” studios in the heart of New York City’s Times Square on the ABC Television Network. The nominees were available on the Good Morning America website after they were announced in the 7:30am ET […]
Save The Dates: Capitol Party, CMA Tix
/by Sarah SkatesGet out your calendars, these important dates have just been announced… Capitol Records Nashville is planning its 3rd annual Street Party on Demonbreun for Wed., Oct. 13. More info to come. •••••• Tickets for “The 44th Annual CMA Awards” will go on sale Saturday, Sept. 18 (10:00 AM/CT), and can be purchased by logging on […]