Valentine’s Day will come a little before February 14 this year—February 9, to be precise. That’s when the soundtrack to the film, featuring new music from Taylor Swift and Jewel, will be released by Valory Music. The new Swift song, “Today Was A Fairytale,” jumped to No. 1 on iTunes, giving the singer her highest […]
To promote their sophomore album, Need You Now, set for release Jan. 26, Lady Antebellum will be making various media appearances. Their schedule is highlighted by a Jan. 27 performance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, a performance slot on both the MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young on Jan. 29 and CBS’s telecast of the GRAMMY […]
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Walmart’s Soundcheck series is getting set to launch performance features in February and March on Josh Turner (2/15), Jessie James, Blake Shelton and Alan Jackson. The video programs can be viewed at soundcheck.walmart.com. In addition to live performances the site also has video interviews and a custom soundcheck playlist feature. One way to stay connected […]
Fast rising Texas act Josh Abbott Band played over 250 shows last year, packing Texas hot spots such as Wild West in Lubbock, Cowboys in San Antonio and Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth. Coming off the success of their 2008 debut album Scapegoat, the Josh Abbott Band now returns with their sophomore album She’s Like […]
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Republic Nashville’s The Band Perry – siblings Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry – teamed up with award-winning video director Trey Fanjoy (Taylor Swift, Keith Urban) for their first video, “Hip To My Heart.” Shot last week in Nashville, the video is for the trio’s debut single, currently a Top 35 hit – and climbing – […]
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The ultimate superstar telethon for Haiti relief efforts airs tonight (1/22) at 8/7 PM/CT on all the major networks and cable outlets. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban are among the A-list celebs set to sing on Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief. The two-hour telethon will also feature performances by Wyclef Jean, […]
Chapter 330 It’s all about the guest list. “Go on in,” I said to late-arriving Tracy Gershon. “It’s everybody you’ve ever met in your life.” “This is one of my favorite parties of the year,” said Tom Baldrica. “It’s January 21st, and I still get to wish everybody Happy New Year.” It’s true. The Grammy […]
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“Record labels shouldn’t worry about falling album sales because digital track sales are making up the difference.” The above statement, often heard in anecdotal discussions, is easy to prove wrong. Let’s look at 2009’s results for the overall industry. According to Nielsen SoundScan, digital track sales grew by 8.3% from 1.07 billion to 1.159 billion, […]
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Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer was in Nashville last night (1/20), where he saluted the Country Music Association as a leader in technology initiatives. During the event at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, he also reconfirmed his company’s commitment to working with the CMA to bridge technology and country music, and presented CMA Digital […]
Stoney Creek Records CEO/President Benny Brown has signed Thompson Square to a record deal as well as publishing deal with Magic Mustang Music. The duo is made up of Shawna Thompson and Keifer Thompson. The singer-songwriters are busy finishing their debut album, with the lead single “Let’s Fight,” set for a spring 2010 release. Thompson […]
Blue Steel Records’ label head Steve Pope has been building the radio promotion team. Steve Freeman will head the division as Promotion Director and oversee the Southeast territory. Joining Freeman are Blake Hunter handling the Midwest region, and Faron Smith as the West Coast rep. First on the schedule is working Burns & Poe’s new […]
Sony Music Nashville has signed Jordyn Shellhart, a 15-year old singer/songwriter from Franklin, Tenn. The label group is distributing her first album, In A Room, which has already been released. Shellhart got her start by performing for Frank Rogers and Chris Dubois. It was the day after her 14th birthday and Sea Gayle Music offered […]
Country Radio Seminar 2010, to be held Feb. 24-26, 2010, has announced an updated list of educational panels and agenda items. Starting with the Keynote Address from financial authority Dave Ramsey, CRS 2010 is packed with expert speakers, comprehensive market research and current industry issues designed to educate attendees, regardless of market size or region. […]
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The video for Brad Paisley’s latest hit, “American Saturday Night,” uses over 20,000 still photographs to build a world designed to look like a pop-up book. Paisley’s camp says it is a “2.5D world” that includes Paisley, his band The Drama Kings, and over 100 extras. Production company Branded Picture made the video, using several […]
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The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation has announced the 2010 officers for its Board of Directors, as well as the election of newly inducted Hall of Fame songwriter Kye Fleming to its 2010/2011 Board. “We’re very pleased to welcome Kye to our board,” said Bug Music Nashville’s Roger Murrah, Chairman of the NaSHOF Board. “Kye exemplifies […]
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Lyric Street’s Sarah Buxton has been added to the 2010 leg of the SunnyD Presents the Shine All Night Tour starring Martina McBride and Trace Adkins. The tour, also sponsored in part by GAC, kicked off in November 2009 and covers 40 cities across the US through the spring of this year. Both McBride and […]
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With the Grammy Awards coming up on Sunday, Jan. 31, more performers are being revealed, and surrounding special events are being finalized. Carrie Underwood has been added to a Michael Jackson tribute along with Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, and Usher. The performance will feature the 3-D mini-movie for “Earth Song” that was created by […]
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The first single from Jo Dee Messina’s forthcoming album, Unmistakable, is “That’s God,” which will be released on Jan. 25. In preparation for the April 13 release of Unmistakable, Messina will perform seven shows in New York City during a five night residency at Feinstein’s at the Regency Hotel March 16-20. Messina will also take […]
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Charlie Daniels was vacationing in Colorado when he suffered a mild stroke while snowmobiling on Friday, Jan. 15. He was treated at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, CO then airlifted to Swedish Medical Center in Denver, CO. Daniels was released from Swedish Medical Center on Sunday, Jan. 17. He is recuperating at his home […]
Taylor Swift and Keith Urban are among the A-list celebs set to sing on the all-star television concert special Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief. For the two-hour telethon this Friday, Jan. 22, at 8/7 CT, there will be performances by Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, and […]
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After a twelve year tenure with Major Bob Music, Inc., Sr. Director, A&R Scot Sherrod is exiting the company to pursue new opportunities. Owner, Bob Doyle says, “Throughout his time at Major Bob Music, Scot has been an integral part in the growth of our company, its writers and its catalog. We are excited for […]
Gretchen Wilson will release her fourth studio album entitled I Got Your Country Right Here, on March 30. Produced by Wilson, John Rich and Blake Chancey, the 11-cut disc will be the first release on her recently launched Redneck Records. The first single from the album is “Work Hard, Play Harder.” “This is the album […]
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W.C. Handy: The Life And Times Of The Man Who Made The Blues by David Robertson. Knopf, 2009. In Memphis there is a statue of W.C. Handy, “the Father of the Blues,” in Handy Park on Beale Street. Handy named his autobiography, The Father of the Blues but, according to author David Robertson in his […]
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Bill Mayne’s Nashville-based firm, Mayne Street Consulting, will continue to oversee the general operations of Country Radio Broadcasters leading up and through CRS 2010, running Feb. 24-26, 2010. Mayne Street Consulting assists companies in the radio and music industries with strategic planning, marketing, management and artist development opportunities. “I have served on the Country Radio […]
As the Americana Music Association prepares for its Festival and Conference, coming Sept. 8-11, 2010 to Nashville, the organization has announced its new Executive Committee. Holding one-year terms for the 2010 calendar year will be Board President David Macias (Thirty Tigers); Vice Pres. Tim McFadden (Tim McFadden Management); Secretary Sylvia Giannitrapani (GO2 Management); and Treasurer […]
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Taylor Swift’s “Today Was A Fairytale” is out now at iTunes. The song is from the film and soundtrack Valentine’s Day, being released by her label Big Machine. She also appears in the new movie. Swift graces the cover of PEOPLE’s Star Style Special Issue, on stands now. She also has a totally revamped web […]
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Showcase submissions for the 11th annual Americana Music Festival are open and will be accepted through Monday, April 19, 2010. Materials can be submitted online via Sonicbids or directly to the Americana office via mail, click here for details. All applicants will be notified by Friday, July 9, 2010 as to whether or not they’ve […]
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The popular WCRS Live! acoustic songwriter series, sponsored by BMI and Country Aircheck, has been scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 4:10-5:30 pm at the Nashville Convention Center. Performers include legendary artist/songwriter Tom T. Hall (“Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine”), songwriter Wynn Varble (“Waitin’ On A Woman”) and Mercury artist Easton Corbin (“A Little More […]
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Karla Davis, representing radio station WRHI Rock Hill in South Carolina, was named “Best New Act in Country Music” at the 28th Annual Colgate Country Showdown on January 14. Davis won the Grand Prize check of $100,000. The North Carolina native recently moved to Nashville and is sponsored by Takamine Guitars. LeAnn Rimes hosted and […]
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Max T. Barnes has signed a publishing deal with Ray Stevens Music. The chart topping songwriter has an impressive list of hits, including six No. 1 singles, nine Top 10’s and a Song of the Year Nomination for the career launching hit “Love Me” by Colin Raye. Barnes recently penned the current Ray Stevens single, […]
The 21st annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® seminar was held over the weekend (1/15-16) in Memphis. Artists and radio representatives from around the country gathered to continue building on the successful radio fundraising program that has made more than $365 million to support St. Jude’s mission of finding cures and saving lives. There […]
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Pam Tillis The Nashville Area Red Cross and the Music City Community Chorus are presenting a benefit concert tomorrow night, Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Limelight. Pam Tillis, Buddy Jewell, John Cowan, Troy Johnson and others will perform Handel’s Messiah along with a chorus and an orchestra made up of members of the Nashville Symphony. The […]
Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Carl Smith died Saturday, Jan. 16 at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. He was 82 and was known as one of the most successful country singers of the 1950s. Growing up in the East Tennessee town of Maynardville, Smith learned to play guitar and eventually joined the military. He […]
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MusicRow has learned that Lost Highway’s VP Artist/Media Relations, Jim Flammia; and VP Adult Alternative Promotion, Ray Di Pietro have exited their Nashville-based positions. Di Pietro is said to be forming an artist services promotion/marketing type company to be named, Bitter Little Dutchboy. Di Pietro can be reached at raybld99@gmail.com. Flammia can be reached at […]
Nashville-based SESAC has joined with Activated Content Corporation (ACC) and Digsound to create a web-based delivery system for watermarked audio files named Ruby DS. The advanced audio-recognition technology is designed to improve the performing rights organization’s ability to track performances for music licensing and royalty distribution. Ruby DS securely delivers audio files via email with […]
The fifth annual Sprint Sound & Speed Presented By SunTrust was held in Nashville Jan. 8-9. Since its inception, the event has raised over $800,000 for Victory Junction and The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Vince Gill, Hank Williams Jr,. Chris Young, Danny Gokey, Holly Williams, Jason Michael Carroll, Kyle Petty and his […]
Due to the sell-out success of Lady Antebellum’s upcoming March 11 concert at the Ryman Auditorium, another show has been added on Wed., March 10. Tickets available via ryman.com and Ticketmaster outlets. ———————— The George Strait/Reba tour kick-offs next weekend in Baltimore, MD with guest Lee Ann Womack. After Baltimore, the tour continues to Greensboro, […]
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Willie Nelson has signed with Rounder Records for the release of his next studio album, Country Music, coming April 13. Produced by T Bone Burnett, Country Music features old-time banjo master Riley Baugus, double bassist Dennis Crouch, Buddy Miller on guitar, Mickey Raphael on harmonica, Burnett himself and others. “Some folks have mistakenly called it […]
Nashville-based Leadership Music has begun its search for a new executive director to replace Kira Florita, whose resignation as the chief staff executive becomes effective Jan. 18. Pat Collins, SESAC chief operating officer and president of the Leadership Music Board of Directors, is chair of the five-member search committee. Applicants must have experience leading small […]
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Music publisher ole has acquired the majority of songwriter/performer Richie McDonald’s 250-song catalogue, and entered an administration deal with him for select new copyrights. Best known as the singer for multi-platinum group Lonestar, McDonald’s catalogue includes the No. 1s “I’m Already There,” “ My Front Porch Looking In,” and “Mr. Mom,” as well as the hits “Coming Home […]
“A Woman Needs” Warner Music Nashville Warner Music Nashville is releasing Jessica Harp’s empowering new single “A Woman Needs” to country radio, and it goes for adds January 19. To coincide with the release, Harp is offering three “making of the video” webisodes and the exclusive premiere of the song’s video on AOL’s The Boot. […]
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Phil May has been appointed to the newly created position of VP/GM Nashville at Warner/Chappell Music. May will report directly to Scott Francis, President Warner/Chappell Music and Chairman/CEO Warner/Chappell Music U.S. May will oversee business and administrative activities for the Nashville office and work closely with Tracy Gershon, Senior VP A&R who also reports to […]
MusicRow has learned that Sandra Westerman will be leaving her VP position at Borman Entertainment to move to a similar role at Red Light Management in Coran Capshaw’s Nashville office starting Jan. 19. Westerman spent over 17 years with Borman Entertainment. She can now be reached at Sandra.Westerman@redlightmanagement.com Westerman was active in the day-to-day role […]
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Music City stars have been making the rounds on the west coast. The Academy of Country Music welcomed professional ACM member and Capitol Records Nashville artist Luke Bryan to their offices for a visit when he was in Los Angeles earlier this week to tape CBS’ The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. —————————— Keith […]
Stoney Creek Records artist Ash Bowers has been added to Jason Aldean’s upcoming Wide Open tour set to launch Jan. 22. Bower’s first Wide Open appearance begins 1/28 in Austin, TX. “I was lucky enough to open a few dates for Aldean in November last year and had a blast playing for those big crowds,” […]
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Sony is starting 2010 with a full slate of releases scheduled through the spring. Superstar Alan Jackson has a new Arista Nashville album, Freight Train, coming March 30. That month also brings the March 2 release of American Idol finalist Danny Gokey’s debut project. And first on the docket for 2010 is newcomer Josh Thompson […]
CMA Songwriters Series will return to New York City’s Joe’s Pub Thursday, March 25 for the popular series’ sixth installment. Featured writers include Capitol Nashville artist Dierks Bentley, Jim Beavers (“Watching Airplanes,” “Trying To Stop Your Leaving”), David Lee Murphy (“Living In Fast Forward,” “Dust On The Bottle”) and Bob DiPiero (“If You Ever Stop […]
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VEVO, a new music video and entertainment service, was the most visited U.S. web network in the Entertainment-Music category last month (Dec 09) with 35,395,000 unique visitors according to comScore. VEVO was created in a partnership with Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Abu Dhabi Media Company. It’s powered by YouTube. The service launched […]
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Platinum star Trace Adkins is the first signing under the newly combined Show Dog-Universal Music. Principle Toby Keith and President Mark Wright held a press conference today (1/13) at BMI in Nashville to share the news and discuss the evolving label. Adkins—celebrating his birthday today—joined them at the event, telling reporters that he had 15 […]
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An antitrust lawsuit alleging price fixing of digital downloads by the major labels has been reinstated by a federal appeals court. EMI, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, are among the defendants in the case that will be allowed to proceed. The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the October 2008 decision of […]
Release Dates: Valentine’s Day, Buxton, Shelton and Lonestar
/by FreemanValentine’s Day will come a little before February 14 this year—February 9, to be precise. That’s when the soundtrack to the film, featuring new music from Taylor Swift and Jewel, will be released by Valory Music. The new Swift song, “Today Was A Fairytale,” jumped to No. 1 on iTunes, giving the singer her highest […]
Lady A To Appear On Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel and More
/by MichelleTo promote their sophomore album, Need You Now, set for release Jan. 26, Lady Antebellum will be making various media appearances. Their schedule is highlighted by a Jan. 27 performance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, a performance slot on both the MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young on Jan. 29 and CBS’s telecast of the GRAMMY […]
Walmart’s SoundCheck to Feature Josh Turner
/by adminWalmart’s Soundcheck series is getting set to launch performance features in February and March on Josh Turner (2/15), Jessie James, Blake Shelton and Alan Jackson. The video programs can be viewed at soundcheck.walmart.com. In addition to live performances the site also has video interviews and a custom soundcheck playlist feature. One way to stay connected […]
New Music From Texans Josh Abott Band And Zane Williams
/by Sarah SkatesFast rising Texas act Josh Abbott Band played over 250 shows last year, packing Texas hot spots such as Wild West in Lubbock, Cowboys in San Antonio and Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth. Coming off the success of their 2008 debut album Scapegoat, the Josh Abbott Band now returns with their sophomore album She’s Like […]
The Band Perry’s New Video; Josh Thompson At “Music In The City”
/by Sarah SkatesRepublic Nashville’s The Band Perry – siblings Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry – teamed up with award-winning video director Trey Fanjoy (Taylor Swift, Keith Urban) for their first video, “Hip To My Heart.” Shot last week in Nashville, the video is for the trio’s debut single, currently a Top 35 hit – and climbing – […]
Helping Haiti: Benefits With Superstars, Locals
/by Sarah SkatesThe ultimate superstar telethon for Haiti relief efforts airs tonight (1/22) at 8/7 PM/CT on all the major networks and cable outlets. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban are among the A-list celebs set to sing on Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief. The two-hour telethon will also feature performances by Wyclef Jean, […]
Bobby Karl Works The Room: Grammy Nominees Party
/by Bobby KarlChapter 330 It’s all about the guest list. “Go on in,” I said to late-arriving Tracy Gershon. “It’s everybody you’ve ever met in your life.” “This is one of my favorite parties of the year,” said Tom Baldrica. “It’s January 21st, and I still get to wish everybody Happy New Year.” It’s true. The Grammy […]
Face The Music: The New Sales Math
/by admin“Record labels shouldn’t worry about falling album sales because digital track sales are making up the difference.” The above statement, often heard in anecdotal discussions, is easy to prove wrong. Let’s look at 2009’s results for the overall industry. According to Nielsen SoundScan, digital track sales grew by 8.3% from 1.07 billion to 1.159 billion, […]
Microsoft Salutes CMA’s Tech Initiatives
/by Sarah SkatesMicrosoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer was in Nashville last night (1/20), where he saluted the Country Music Association as a leader in technology initiatives. During the event at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, he also reconfirmed his company’s commitment to working with the CMA to bridge technology and country music, and presented CMA Digital […]
Blue Steel Builds Promo Team
/by Sarah SkatesBlue Steel Records’ label head Steve Pope has been building the radio promotion team. Steve Freeman will head the division as Promotion Director and oversee the Southeast territory. Joining Freeman are Blake Hunter handling the Midwest region, and Faron Smith as the West Coast rep. First on the schedule is working Burns & Poe’s new […]
CRS Adds To Agenda; Digital Summit Moves To Sept.
/by Sarah SkatesCountry Radio Seminar 2010, to be held Feb. 24-26, 2010, has announced an updated list of educational panels and agenda items. Starting with the Keynote Address from financial authority Dave Ramsey, CRS 2010 is packed with expert speakers, comprehensive market research and current industry issues designed to educate attendees, regardless of market size or region. […]
Paisley Creates Pop-up Book Video
/by Sarah SkatesThe video for Brad Paisley’s latest hit, “American Saturday Night,” uses over 20,000 still photographs to build a world designed to look like a pop-up book. Paisley’s camp says it is a “2.5D world” that includes Paisley, his band The Drama Kings, and over 100 extras. Production company Branded Picture made the video, using several […]
Fleming Elected to NaSHOF Board; 2010 Officers Announced
/by FreemanThe Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation has announced the 2010 officers for its Board of Directors, as well as the election of newly inducted Hall of Fame songwriter Kye Fleming to its 2010/2011 Board. “We’re very pleased to welcome Kye to our board,” said Bug Music Nashville’s Roger Murrah, Chairman of the NaSHOF Board. “Kye exemplifies […]
Sarah Buxton Joins Shine All Night Tour
/by MichelleLyric Street’s Sarah Buxton has been added to the 2010 leg of the SunnyD Presents the Shine All Night Tour starring Martina McBride and Trace Adkins. The tour, also sponsored in part by GAC, kicked off in November 2009 and covers 40 cities across the US through the spring of this year. Both McBride and […]
Underwood Added To Grammys; Bradley, Lynn To Be Honored
/by Sarah SkatesWith the Grammy Awards coming up on Sunday, Jan. 31, more performers are being revealed, and surrounding special events are being finalized. Carrie Underwood has been added to a Michael Jackson tribute along with Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, and Usher. The performance will feature the 3-D mini-movie for “Earth Song” that was created by […]
New Albums: Jo Dee Messina, Easton Corbin
/by MichelleThe first single from Jo Dee Messina’s forthcoming album, Unmistakable, is “That’s God,” which will be released on Jan. 25. In preparation for the April 13 release of Unmistakable, Messina will perform seven shows in New York City during a five night residency at Feinstein’s at the Regency Hotel March 16-20. Messina will also take […]
Charlie Daniels Recovering From Mild Stroke
/by Sarah SkatesCharlie Daniels was vacationing in Colorado when he suffered a mild stroke while snowmobiling on Friday, Jan. 15. He was treated at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, CO then airlifted to Swedish Medical Center in Denver, CO. Daniels was released from Swedish Medical Center on Sunday, Jan. 17. He is recuperating at his home […]
Swift, Urban On Superstar Concert For Haiti
/by Sarah SkatesTaylor Swift and Keith Urban are among the A-list celebs set to sing on the all-star television concert special Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief. For the two-hour telethon this Friday, Jan. 22, at 8/7 CT, there will be performances by Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, and […]
Middleworth Exits EMI; Sherrod Leaves Major Bob
/by Sarah SkatesAfter a twelve year tenure with Major Bob Music, Inc., Sr. Director, A&R Scot Sherrod is exiting the company to pursue new opportunities. Owner, Bob Doyle says, “Throughout his time at Major Bob Music, Scot has been an integral part in the growth of our company, its writers and its catalog. We are excited for […]
Gretchen Wilson Sets Date For New Album
/by MichelleGretchen Wilson will release her fourth studio album entitled I Got Your Country Right Here, on March 30. Produced by Wilson, John Rich and Blake Chancey, the 11-cut disc will be the first release on her recently launched Redneck Records. The first single from the album is “Work Hard, Play Harder.” “This is the album […]
Book Review: “W.C. Handy” by David Robertson
/by DonCusicW.C. Handy: The Life And Times Of The Man Who Made The Blues by David Robertson. Knopf, 2009. In Memphis there is a statue of W.C. Handy, “the Father of the Blues,” in Handy Park on Beale Street. Handy named his autobiography, The Father of the Blues but, according to author David Robertson in his […]
Bill Mayne’s Company Running CRB In Interim
/by Sarah SkatesBill Mayne’s Nashville-based firm, Mayne Street Consulting, will continue to oversee the general operations of Country Radio Broadcasters leading up and through CRS 2010, running Feb. 24-26, 2010. Mayne Street Consulting assists companies in the radio and music industries with strategic planning, marketing, management and artist development opportunities. “I have served on the Country Radio […]
Macias Named Pres. of New Americana Board
/by Sarah SkatesAs the Americana Music Association prepares for its Festival and Conference, coming Sept. 8-11, 2010 to Nashville, the organization has announced its new Executive Committee. Holding one-year terms for the 2010 calendar year will be Board President David Macias (Thirty Tigers); Vice Pres. Tim McFadden (Tim McFadden Management); Secretary Sylvia Giannitrapani (GO2 Management); and Treasurer […]
Stars Offer New Web sites, Movies, More
/by Sarah SkatesTaylor Swift’s “Today Was A Fairytale” is out now at iTunes. The song is from the film and soundtrack Valentine’s Day, being released by her label Big Machine. She also appears in the new movie. Swift graces the cover of PEOPLE’s Star Style Special Issue, on stands now. She also has a totally revamped web […]
Americana Showcase Submissions; Last Day For WMBA
/by Sarah SkatesShowcase submissions for the 11th annual Americana Music Festival are open and will be accepted through Monday, April 19, 2010. Materials can be submitted online via Sonicbids or directly to the Americana office via mail, click here for details. All applicants will be notified by Friday, July 9, 2010 as to whether or not they’ve […]
Hall, Varble, and Corbin Chosen For WCRS Live Showcase
/by FreemanThe popular WCRS Live! acoustic songwriter series, sponsored by BMI and Country Aircheck, has been scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 4:10-5:30 pm at the Nashville Convention Center. Performers include legendary artist/songwriter Tom T. Hall (“Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine”), songwriter Wynn Varble (“Waitin’ On A Woman”) and Mercury artist Easton Corbin (“A Little More […]
Colgate Country Showdown Winner Announced
/by MichelleKarla Davis, representing radio station WRHI Rock Hill in South Carolina, was named “Best New Act in Country Music” at the 28th Annual Colgate Country Showdown on January 14. Davis won the Grand Prize check of $100,000. The North Carolina native recently moved to Nashville and is sponsored by Takamine Guitars. LeAnn Rimes hosted and […]
Photos From Country Cares for St. Jude Kids
/by Sarah SkatesThe 21st annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® seminar was held over the weekend (1/15-16) in Memphis. Artists and radio representatives from around the country gathered to continue building on the successful radio fundraising program that has made more than $365 million to support St. Jude’s mission of finding cures and saving lives. There […]
Community: Haiti Benefit, Trey Bruce, Dan Harr, Josh Ragsdale
/by Sarah SkatesPam Tillis The Nashville Area Red Cross and the Music City Community Chorus are presenting a benefit concert tomorrow night, Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Limelight. Pam Tillis, Buddy Jewell, John Cowan, Troy Johnson and others will perform Handel’s Messiah along with a chorus and an orchestra made up of members of the Nashville Symphony. The […]
Country Music Hall of Fame’s Carl Smith Dies
/by Sarah SkatesCountry Music Hall of Fame inductee Carl Smith died Saturday, Jan. 16 at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. He was 82 and was known as one of the most successful country singers of the 1950s. Growing up in the East Tennessee town of Maynardville, Smith learned to play guitar and eventually joined the military. He […]
Lost Highway Loses Two
/by adminMusicRow has learned that Lost Highway’s VP Artist/Media Relations, Jim Flammia; and VP Adult Alternative Promotion, Ray Di Pietro have exited their Nashville-based positions. Di Pietro is said to be forming an artist services promotion/marketing type company to be named, Bitter Little Dutchboy. Di Pietro can be reached at raybld99@gmail.com. Flammia can be reached at […]
SESAC To Offer Watermarked Files
/by adminNashville-based SESAC has joined with Activated Content Corporation (ACC) and Digsound to create a web-based delivery system for watermarked audio files named Ruby DS. The advanced audio-recognition technology is designed to improve the performing rights organization’s ability to track performances for music licensing and royalty distribution. Ruby DS securely delivers audio files via email with […]
Sprint Sound & Speed Highlights
/by MichelleThe fifth annual Sprint Sound & Speed Presented By SunTrust was held in Nashville Jan. 8-9. Since its inception, the event has raised over $800,000 for Victory Junction and The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Vince Gill, Hank Williams Jr,. Chris Young, Danny Gokey, Holly Williams, Jason Michael Carroll, Kyle Petty and his […]
Lady A Sells Ryman 2X; Strait/Reba Tour; Hope For Haiti
/by Sarah SkatesDue to the sell-out success of Lady Antebellum’s upcoming March 11 concert at the Ryman Auditorium, another show has been added on Wed., March 10. Tickets available via ryman.com and Ticketmaster outlets. ———————— The George Strait/Reba tour kick-offs next weekend in Baltimore, MD with guest Lee Ann Womack. After Baltimore, the tour continues to Greensboro, […]
Leadership Music Begins Exec. Dir. Search
/by Sarah SkatesNashville-based Leadership Music has begun its search for a new executive director to replace Kira Florita, whose resignation as the chief staff executive becomes effective Jan. 18. Pat Collins, SESAC chief operating officer and president of the Leadership Music Board of Directors, is chair of the five-member search committee. Applicants must have experience leading small […]
Ole Acquires Richie McDonald Catalogue
/by Sarah SkatesMusic publisher ole has acquired the majority of songwriter/performer Richie McDonald’s 250-song catalogue, and entered an administration deal with him for select new copyrights. Best known as the singer for multi-platinum group Lonestar, McDonald’s catalogue includes the No. 1s “I’m Already There,” “ My Front Porch Looking In,” and “Mr. Mom,” as well as the hits “Coming Home […]
Jessica Harp
/by ProgrammerPlaylist“A Woman Needs” Warner Music Nashville Warner Music Nashville is releasing Jessica Harp’s empowering new single “A Woman Needs” to country radio, and it goes for adds January 19. To coincide with the release, Harp is offering three “making of the video” webisodes and the exclusive premiere of the song’s video on AOL’s The Boot. […]
May Moves To Warner/Chappell VP/GM
/by adminPhil May has been appointed to the newly created position of VP/GM Nashville at Warner/Chappell Music. May will report directly to Scott Francis, President Warner/Chappell Music and Chairman/CEO Warner/Chappell Music U.S. May will oversee business and administrative activities for the Nashville office and work closely with Tracy Gershon, Senior VP A&R who also reports to […]
Westerman Follows Hill To Red Light
/by adminMusicRow has learned that Sandra Westerman will be leaving her VP position at Borman Entertainment to move to a similar role at Red Light Management in Coran Capshaw’s Nashville office starting Jan. 19. Westerman spent over 17 years with Borman Entertainment. She can now be reached at Sandra.Westerman@redlightmanagement.com Westerman was active in the day-to-day role […]
Nashville In LA: Bryan, Urban, Orbison
/by Sarah SkatesMusic City stars have been making the rounds on the west coast. The Academy of Country Music welcomed professional ACM member and Capitol Records Nashville artist Luke Bryan to their offices for a visit when he was in Los Angeles earlier this week to tape CBS’ The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. —————————— Keith […]
Aldean Adds Ash To Tour
/by adminStoney Creek Records artist Ash Bowers has been added to Jason Aldean’s upcoming Wide Open tour set to launch Jan. 22. Bower’s first Wide Open appearance begins 1/28 in Austin, TX. “I was lucky enough to open a few dates for Aldean in November last year and had a blast playing for those big crowds,” […]
Sony Sets Schedule For Jackson, Gokey, Thompson
/by Sarah SkatesSony is starting 2010 with a full slate of releases scheduled through the spring. Superstar Alan Jackson has a new Arista Nashville album, Freight Train, coming March 30. That month also brings the March 2 release of American Idol finalist Danny Gokey’s debut project. And first on the docket for 2010 is newcomer Josh Thompson […]
CMA Songwriters Series Returns to Joe’s Pub
/by FreemanCMA Songwriters Series will return to New York City’s Joe’s Pub Thursday, March 25 for the popular series’ sixth installment. Featured writers include Capitol Nashville artist Dierks Bentley, Jim Beavers (“Watching Airplanes,” “Trying To Stop Your Leaving”), David Lee Murphy (“Living In Fast Forward,” “Dust On The Bottle”) and Bob DiPiero (“If You Ever Stop […]
Web Network Debuts At Top Of comScore Rankings
/by MichelleVEVO, a new music video and entertainment service, was the most visited U.S. web network in the Entertainment-Music category last month (Dec 09) with 35,395,000 unique visitors according to comScore. VEVO was created in a partnership with Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Abu Dhabi Media Company. It’s powered by YouTube. The service launched […]
National News: Labels Face Antitrust Suit; Arbitron; Bergman Catalogue
/by Sarah SkatesAn antitrust lawsuit alleging price fixing of digital downloads by the major labels has been reinstated by a federal appeals court. EMI, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, are among the defendants in the case that will be allowed to proceed. The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the October 2008 decision of […]