Programming consultant Mike McVay has announced that he will head to Cumulus Media in Atlanta September 1, where he will become Sr. VP/Programming alongside Jan Jeffries. He will exit the consultancy he founded 28 years ago, which has grown to include divisions for syndication, new media, and Listener Driven Radio. The move should take place […]
According to various reports including CNET, Billboard, All Access and others, Recording Industry of America (RIAA) CEO/Chairman Mitch Bainwol may soon be “driving” away to a new job as head of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. The auto-industry trade organization represents companies such as BMW, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors. Reportedly, Bainwol has not actually […]
According to various reports including CNET, Billboard, All Access and others, Recording Industry of America (RIAA) CEO/Chairman Mitch Bainwol may soon be “driving” away to a new job as head of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. The auto-industry trade organization represents companies such as BMW, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors. Reportedly, Bainwol has not actually […]
Christian-music recording artist Dan Peek passed away on Sunday, July 24, at his home in Farmington, MO.
David Bradley Video Premiere • Chris Young Debuts On Kimmel • The Cleverlys Play the Grand Ole Opry
Trace Adkins is kicking off a busy release week promoting new album Proud To Be Here. He’s set for a street-date appearance on the Today Show (8/2), followed by Fox & Friends (8/3), and visits next week to Piers Morgan Tonight and Chelsea Lately. Adkins will also perform on the primetime concert special CMA Music Festival: […]
Jake Owen is celebrating some summer Gold with his digital single, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” Officially certified by the RIAA, and with download sales of over 550,000 the song is the fastest rising single of Owen’s career. In addition, the music video for “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” debuted on VEVO just four weeks ago and […]
Bigmachinerecords.com, the online presence of Big Machine Label Group, will be the presenting sponsor off the 2011 Brickyard 400 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Sunday, July 31.
The MusicRow crystal ball is blinking again…. and this time it’s sensing a change in the management sector of Nashville’s music industry. Still no official news, but look for a global entertainment company to announce, perhaps as soon as next week, a new relationship with artist manager Stuart Dill which will include opening a Nashville […]
A capacity crowd gathered at Exit/In last night (7/28) for MCA artist David Nail’s sold out Nashville show with up-and-comer Russell Dickerson. Nail’s soulful brand of country music was a smart fit for the venerable Elliston Place venue that has hosted acts as diverse as Talking Heads and Vince Gill.