Country Hall Honors Murrah

Prolific songwriter and successful music publisher Roger Murrah will be honored on March 6 as part of the Museum’s quarterly programming series Poets and Prophets: Legendary Country Songwriters. The 1:30 PM program, which will be held in the Museum’s Ford Theater, is included with Museum admission and free to Museum members. The program will also be streamed […]

Country Stars Flock To “Birdhouse Thing” 

The 9th annual Birdhouse Thing, a live and silent auction of birdhouses decorated and signed by recording artists, fine artists and local celebrities, will be held Thursday, March 11 at Nashville’s W. O. Smith Music School. Proceeds will benefit the school, which has been providing 50-cent music lessons to Nashville’s underserved children for more than […]

Faith Hill Judges “Project Runway”

Five-time Grammy winner Faith Hill recently took a break from recording her upcoming album in Nashville to fly to New York City and participate as a guest judge on the season finale of Lifetime’s hit reality series, Project Runway. Hill flew into New York City on Wednesday, February 10, just in time for the massive […]

Cub Scouts Visit Lofton Creek 

Lofton Creek Records opened the doors of their Mt. Juliet offices on Saturday, February 13 to Cub Scout Pack 913 from nearby Lakeview Elementary School. The scouts were able to use the visit to earn their Music Badges. Members of the Cub Scout pack toured the facility, learned the ropes of a record label and […]

Lady A To Perform On “Oprah”

With Grammys in hand and their sophomore album, Need You Now, already attaining Platinum certification, Capitol Nashville’s Lady Antebellum will make their debut on The Oprah Winfrey Show live this Friday (2/19). The trio will be part of this week’s “Oprah Fridays Live” show, where the popular talk show host discusses the latest news and […]

Starbucks, Soundstage Get Willie’s “Country Music”

Willie Nelson’s latest release, a collection of classic country songs aptly titled Country Music, will have a prominent promotional profile thanks in part to Starbucks and PBS‘ Soundstage. Produced by T Bone Burnett and released on Rounder Records, Country Music is set for release on April 20. Starting on the album’s street date, the CD […]

ole Publishing Gets “Cat In The Hat”

Under a new deal with Random House Children’s Entertainment, ole music publishing will co-own all compositions in the new series The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That starring Dr. Seuss’ famous character from the classic children’s book, The Cat in the Hat. Developed as a co-production by Canada’s Portfolio Entertainment and the U.K.’s […]

“Ringside” Benefit Set For March

The 6th Annual Ringside: A Fight for Kids has been set for Friday, March 5 at The Factory’s Liberty Hall in Franklin, Tennessee beginning at 6:30 PM. The event will benefit The Charley Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides support to charitable agencies addressing the critical needs of children. Nashville’s premiere charity boxing event, Ringside will […]

Chesney Joins Steve Miller for “CMT Crossroads”

In the latest installment of CMT Crossroads, country superstar Kenny Chesney will share the stage with one of his biggest influences, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Miller. CMT Crossroads: The Steve Miller Band and Kenny Chesney will tape in March and premiere on CMT later in 2010. This will be Chesney’s second appearance […]

David Nail, Laura Bell Bundy Visit ACM

Rising UMG Nashville artists David Nail and Laura Bell Bundy visited the Academy of Country Music offices during recent trips to Los Angeles.

Krauss, Big Kenny Set Haiti Relief Show

Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas will headline a concert at the Ryman to benefit Compassion International’s Haiti disaster relief fund.

Bentley To Honor Brooks and Dunn at Country DJ HoF Induction

Dierks Bentley has been tapped to perform at the 2010 Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will take place 6 pm Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Nashville Convention Center. During the event Bentley will give an acoustic tribute to Brooks & Dunn, who will be honored with CRB’s Career Achievement […]

SESAC Ups Ellen Truley To VP

SESAC has promoted longtime employee Ellen Bligh Truley to Vice President, Corporate Relations. She has worked for the performing rights organization since 1996, starting as a Advertising/Promotion Manager. SESAC Pres./COO Pat Collins announced her promotion from her previous role of Associate Vice President, Corporate Relations. As VP, Truley will oversee SESAC’s  advertising, promotion, sponsorships, website, […]

Wariner Inks Management Deal With Clearview

Fresh off his Grammy win for Best Country Instrumental, Steve Wariner has entered into an exclusive management agreement with Steve Schweidel’s Clearview Artist Management. With clients including the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Beth Nielsen Chapman, Clearview focuses on the integration of new media into the careers of established artists. Throughout his career Schweidel has […]

McMurry Taps Promo Boss Gator Michaels

Longtime promotion executive Gator Michaels has been named VP, National Promotion at McMurry Records. He previously spent seven years at Warner Music Nashville, ending as Sr. VP Promotion. Michaels’ background also includes promotion stops at Dreamcatcher Records, and ten years on the radio side in Florida. Howard Fields and Everett Zinn launched Nashville based McMurry […]

AirPlay Direct Offers Orbison To Radio

Digital-to-radio service, Airplay Direct (APD), partnered with Orbison Records several months ago to release the legendary Roy Orbison catalog to radio. The timing was set to coincide with the 21st anniversary of Orbison’s death on Dec. 6, 1988. Nineteen tracks are available via the  In Dreams Greatest Hits collection, including “Pretty Woman”, “Blue Bayou”, “Dream […]

BLA Adds Brian Waymire As Agent

Brian Waymire has joined Buddy Lee Attractions as an agent, and brings with him clients Here Come the Mummies and the RedGorilla Music Fest. He will head the College and International division at BLA. “We are very excited about Brian coming aboard at BLA, and this adds another piece to our rebuilding process. His vast experience […]

CMA Posts “Rhythm Of The Radio Charts”

Understanding radio airplay charts is the focus of the latest installment of CMA Industry InSite, an online educational series, posted today. The tenth episode, “The Rhythm of the Radio Charts,” is available now and features interviews with Wade Jessen, Senior Chart Manager, Nashville/Billboard; Jon Loba, VP Promotion & Artist Development, The Valory Music Group; Lon […]

Shelton Promotes Six Pak With Bundle, Web Series

As the March 2 release date for Blake Shelton’s new Hillbilly Bone Six Pak draws near, Warner Music is offering special bundles for those who pre-order between Feb. 16 and March 1. The packages range in price from $18.99 to $34.99 and include items such as an autographed copy of the album, fan club membership, […]

Stoney Creek Grabs Durham For Northeast Region

April Rider, General Manager of Operations for Stoney Creek has announced the addition of Abi Durham to the label’s promotion staff as Manager Regional Promotion, Northeast. Durham will report directly to Rider. Stoney Creek, a Broken Bow Records imprint, has an artist roster which inlcudes Ash Bowers, Megan Mullins and Crossin Dixon. “Abi is a […]

Morris Stations To Broadcast Live From CRS

The Morris Radio Group of Morris Communications will send crews from six of its country format stations to broadcast live from Country Radio Seminar 2010. The stations will set up in the exhibit hall beginning Wed. Feb. 24 and continue through Friday, Feb. 26. The six stations inlcude KGNC (Amarillo, TX), KBRJ (Anchorage, AK), KYEZ […]

Loretta Lynn Celebrates 50-Year Career

In 1960 Loretta Lynn charted her first single, “I’m A Honky Tonk Girl,” and launched a career that has endured five decades. During 2010, a number of events are planned to celebrate her long and prosperous journey, including the release of an all-star tribute album this fall. Sony Music Nashville is behind the project which […]

Luke Bryan Debuts Video, iheartradio Performance

Luke Bryan premiered his new video “Rain Is A Good Thing” on iTunes last week. Directed by award-winner Shaun Silva, the video was shot back in October at Bryan’s inaugural Farm Tour show where over 3,500 rain-soaked fans stuck out the mud and wet weather to see the Capitol Nashville star’s high-energy live show. “Rain […]

Adkins’ Bus In Fatal Crash

Official statement from Trace Adkins’ publicist Schatzi Hageman: February 13, 2010… Earlier today in Caddo Parrish, Louisiana, a pickup truck crossed the center line and crashed head-on into the tour bus carrying the band of country music singer Trace Adkins. Both men in the truck were killed upon impact. None of Adkins’ band received serious […]

Tube Time W/ Turner, Jewel, Lady A, Nail, Paisley, Pickler

Josh Turner made a guest appearance on Martha Stewart’s “Valentine’s Day Show” airing, Feb. 12. In addition, Turner was featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition airing Saturday, February 13. Turner’s new CD Haywire was released last week. ———————- David Nail will perform his Top 10 song “Red Light” on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson […]

Wal Mart To Sell For Ticketmaster

Mega-retailer Wal-Mart has reached an agreement with Live Nation’s Ticketmaster to sell tickets to concerts and other events at about 500 stores in select U.S. markets, including Chicago and Los Angeles. The service will be introduced in the next few months, according to Live Nation Executive Chairman Irving Azoff, who made the announcement during a […]

Underwood Partners With Pedigree

Pedigree Brand pet products is teaming up with reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood to rally dog lovers nationwide. With Pedigree’s belief that all dogs deserve a loving home and Underwood’s outstanding advocacy for adoptable dogs, Pedigree is serving as a sponsor of Underwood’s Play On Tour, offering an ideal way to highlight […]

Keith, Adkins Ready “American Ride” Tour

Toby Keith’s 2009 America’s Toughest tour was a big success on all fronts, leaving special guest Trace Adkins so impressed he has signed on for another hitch. Keith, with Adkins, will kick-off the American Ride tour June 19 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. Thirty-nine dates are already on the books through […]

Chicks With Hits Plugging For The Cause

Songplugger’s collective Chicks with Hits is raising money for some very worthy causes by doing what they do best — pitching songs. On Tuesday, February 23 at BMI The Chicks will be pitching songs every 15 minutes to producers, artists and labels. Confirmed participants include artist Heidi Newfield, Big Machine’s Allison Jones; Capitol Nashville’s Autumn House, […]

CMT One Country Supports First Lady’s “Let’s Move”

CMT One Country is providing media support for First Lady Michelle Obama’s just announced “Let’s Move” campaign to encourage communities, families and kids to lead healthier, more active lives. 

CMT has enlisted the support of Capitol Nashville artist Darius Rucker for targeted public service announcements to encourage the CMT audience to get active and eat […]

Genovese and Brooks To Schools Hall of Fame

The Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame is gettting ready to induct six new members, including former CMA CEO Tammy Genovese and country star/CMA board member Kix Brooks. Genovese and Brooks were “instrumental” in the generous donations to the Nashville Alliance for Public Education through the CMA’s “Keep The Music Playing” program. The pair will […]

Tanya Tucker Joins RuPaul’s “Drag Race”

Fresh off the release of My Turn, her recent release, and a slew of media appearances including Larry King Live, GAC, CMT and NPR’s Weekend Edition, Tanya Tucker will appear as a guest judge on the Monday, February 15 episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The show will air at 8 PM CT on the Logo […]

Listening Room To Host MusiCares Benefit

MusiCares, established by NARAS in 1989 to help musicians in need, will hold a benefit show on Tuesday, March 9 at the Listening Room in Nashville’s Cummins Station. The show will run from 6 PM to 10 PM with an admission charge of $10. The event will present a lineup of four one-hour songwriter rounds, with […]

Musicians Hall of Fame For Free

(L toR) Harold Bradley; Grady Martin’s son, Joshua; Reggie Young; Gene Chrisman; Al Delory; Bobby Wood; Ray Edenton; Pete Drake’s wife, Rose; Jerry Kennedy,;Buddy Harmon’s daughter and son , Summer and Mark; Luther Perkins’ wife, Marjie Beaver; Hargus (Pig) Robbins; D. J. Fontana; Floyd Cramer’s wife, Mary and grandson, Jason Coleman; Boots Randolph’s assistant of […]

Underwood Crawls To Sesame Street

She’s all over the airwaves, in heavy video rotation, she sang the National Anthem at the Superbowl, and now Carrie Underwood has wormed her way onto the popular children’s program, Sesame Street. As the voice of a cute little creepy crawly character by the name of Carrie Underworm, The singer made her Sesame Street debut […]

AT&T Olympics CD Goes Country

Sugarland, Rascal Flatts and Gloriana will join a multi-genre array of artists including 3 Doors Down, Train, The All-American Rejects, Chad Hugo of the Neptunes, Mariah Carey, Green River Ordinance, Hoobastank and Puddle Of Mudd on the exclusive AT&T Team USA Soundtrack for athletes as they pursue their dream of competing in the Olympic Games. […]

Jones Collection Revives “Musicor” Years

Country legend George Jones has released a lot of music over the course of his six-decade career. But hardcore Possum fans will heartily welcome the February 23 release of George Jones: The Great Lost Hits. The 2-CD collection, released by Time Life, compiles rare and largely out-of-print recordings that were originally released on the Musicor […]

Chicks Re-Emerge as Court Yard Hounds

Emily Robison and Martie Maguire of The Dixie Chicks announced yesterday (2/10) via their website that they will release new music under the moniker Court Yard Hounds. The duo’s debut album will be available for pre-order beginning today exclusively through courtyardhounds.com with all pre-orders receiving a bonus 4-song download not available anywhere else. The CD […]

Joey+Rory Set For Zac Brown Band Tour

ACM Top New Vocal Duo nominees Joey+Rory are gearing up for a nationwide arena tour this spring and the early summer release of their sophomore album, the aptly titled Album #2. “This is our sophomore album and the title cut is a humorous take on the pressure put on artists when they make their second […]

Rack-N-Roll Partners With Soles4Souls

Nashville pro audio firm Rack-n-Roll Audio is teaming with charity organization Soles4Soles to help collect “gently worn” shoes for those in need. For a limited time, Soles4Souls and Rack-N-Roll Audio will be collecting footwear and/or donations to ship the shoes to a person in need, whether they are victims of a natural disaster or subject […]

Seeger Bio Celebrates “Power of Song”

In the new Pete Seeger biography, To Everything There is a Season: Pete Seeger and the Power of Song by Allan M. Winkler (Oxford University Press, 2009), the author notes that throughout his life, Seeger “didn’t smoke, drink or chase women; instead he chased causes.” Pete Seeger’s life was “singing truth to power” and author […]

Miranda Lambert Sets Headlining Tour

Platinum recording artist Miranda Lambert will hit the road for her Roadside Bars And Pink Guitars tour this spring. Kicking off March 18 in Beckley, WV, the tour will make stops in at least 22 cities, with more to be announced. This is Lambert’s first official headlining tour. She will be joined by David Nail, James Otto, Randy […]

Vince Gill To Clapton Crossroads, Time Jumpers

Vince Gill will join several of his fellow guitar heroes at the 2010 edition of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival. Sponsored by T-Mobile myTouch, the festival will take place June 26 at Toyota Park in Chicago. Joining Clapton and Gill for the one-day event will be over 20 of the world’s greatest guitarists, including BB […]

Daniell To Nine North, Eli Young To Republic, EMI/CMG Extend Relationship

Nine North Records President Larry Pareigis, has announced the
addition of Trudie Daniell as Manager Of Promotion, SE/SW for the company, effective today (2/10). Based in Atlanta, Daniell brings over 14 years of industry experience to Nine North’s team. Most recently serving as Manager of Promotion/South for Disney’s Carolwood Records, Daniell was part of the team that […]

Country Hall Set To Auction Taylor’s Taylor

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is getting ready to auction off Taylor Swift’s lucky guitar to one lucky bidder. Swift surprised the crowd at last October’s Keith Urban-hosted We’re All for the Hall benefit when she announced that she would donate the guitar she performed with that night for auction, to benefit […]

Sam Cooke At Vanderbilt Tonight

Tonight (2/10), acclaimed music journalist Peter Guralnick will present Sam Cooke: Legend, his Grammy-winning 2003 documentary about the groundbreaking soul singer, songwriter and entrepreneur, in a special screening as part of Vanderbilt’s International Lens film series. The 7 PM screening, at Vanderbilt’s Sarratt Cinema in the Sarratt Student Center, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, is free and […]

Miranda Lambert Steps Up for Humane Society

Tickets for Miranda Lambert’s Third Annual “Cause for the Paws” benefit go on sale today (2/10). The concert event and live auction benefiting The Humane Society of East Texas will be held Saturday, May 15, at the Villa de Felicita in Tyler, Texas. Thanks to Lambert and her fans and the generous citizens of East Texas, […]

Cherry Heart Starts Marketing Division

Cherry Heart Music & Entertainment has expanded to include an entertainment marketing division focusing on securing sponsorship deals for artist clients. The company reports that it has agreements in the works for some of Nashville’s top Country artists. “Sponsorship opportunities are becoming increasingly valuable in the music business as more and more artists are turning […]

Wilson Opens Club Tour; Underwood Adds Dates

Gretchen Wilson is kicking off her I Got Your Country Right Here club tour this week. The small venue tour will feature music from her fourth studio album of the same name, due in stores March 30. Additionally, the shows will include hits like “Redneck Woman,” “Here for the Party,” “All Jacked Up” and “Work […]

Texans Build Nashville Teams

Nashville is experiencing an influx from the Lone Star state as Texans build teams made up of Music City mainstays. All of the acts listed here have several albums under their belt buckles and have pushed hits up the Texas charts. Now they are seeking bigger success stories and bigger audiences. Brandon Rhyder is gearing […]