Can you match these tweets with the artists who graciously gave us these gems this week? These offerings come from Colt Ford, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Think you’ve figured it out? Let us know in the comments below.
Singer songwriter Daria Musk recently used the new Hangout technology on Google plus to promote a 6.5 hour virtual concert around the globe. The entrepreneurial artist ultimately reached thousands of viewers from Norway to Argentina to Australia.
Hunter Hayes Performs as Part of Musicians On Call Program Musician, writer, producer and performer Hunter Hayes helped spread some musical cheer at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville as part of the Musicians On Call program recently. Musicians On Call is a national program that brings live and recorded music to […]
The RIAA has announced its June 2011 certifications and Nashville artists are well represented in both album and digital download categories…but balancing the RIAA criteria between physical sales and digital sales is confusing.
It’s a tight configuration at the top of the CountryBreakout Chart, with just over a hundred spins separating positions 1, 2, and 3. Lady Antebellum’s “Just A Kiss” emerges victorious for a second consecutive week, holding off Zac Brown Band’s “Knee Deep.”
Amid scrutiny by federal antitrust regulators, Google is funneling more money than ever into lobbying efforts. According to a report by NPR, Google spent $2.06 million to influence lawmakers between April- June 2011, a 54 percent increase from the same period last year. Last month the Federal Trade Commission opened an inquiry into Google. The […]
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The latest edition of CMT Invitation Only features Jason Aldean and is set to premiere Friday, July 29, 10:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m., ET/PT. During the show Aldean answers questions from fans, and performs older hits including “Hicktown,” “Amarillo Sky,” ”Why,” and “Crazytown,” as well as faves from his newest album “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My […]
Brenda Lee and Jeannie Seely will once again host the SOURCE Awards, slated for Thurs., Aug. 25, 2011 at the Noah Liff Opera Center in Nashville. The annual celebration honors women in the music industry for their contributions. Kay Smith, chairman and founder of the SOURCE Awards, says, “Brenda and Jeannie have claimed ownership of […]