Toby Keith headlined a benefit show for The Bluebird Cafe earlier this week at the famed venue. Joining him were hit songwriters Bobby Pinson and Scotty Emerick, who have collaborated with the star on some of his biggest hits. The event, part of the BirdSongs Series, raised $20,000 for the listening room. Contributing to the […]
Video and single milestones for singers Margaret Durante and Sara Evans.
Becky Brenner exits KMPS/Seattle • Dierks Bentley’s “Am I The Only One” scores second week at No. 1
Bradley Gaskin at the Opry • Jordan Beckett and Sam Jaeger • Young Entertainment Professionals Panel • Nick 13 Stops By CMA
The Tennessean was hit hard today (6/30) by lay-offs, with numerous writers exiting the newsroom of the Nashville publication. The paper cut Sr. Music Writer Peter Cooper to part-time status.
Gloriana is giving away free downloads of “Soldier Song” in celebration of Independence Day. The track was inspired by the band’s USO tour, and will be on its upcoming album. Gloriana’s Facebook page is hosting the download until Thursday, July 7, and also features fan-submitted photos in a “Soldier Song” music video. In conjunction with […]
CMT Helps Feeding America • Jaron and The Long Road To The ACM • CJaye LeRose Visits MusicRow • Kolby Gray In The Studio
The Gospel Music Association is seeking a new Executive Director. The GMA board, led by chairman Mitchell Solarek, hopes to have the new leader in place by early September 2011.
Luke Bryan is powering toward his August album release with hit single “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).” The lead track from Tailgates and Tanlines has been certified Gold by the RIAA, with sales totaling 615,800 digital downloads [Soundscan]. Co-written by Bryan and fellow Georgia native Dallas Davidson, the song is the fastest rising single […]
Legendary artists and musicians including Harold Bradley, Whispering Bill Anderson, Little Jimmy Dickens and Ray Stevens gathered Monday night (6/27) at Nashville’s famed Quonset Hut for a reunion, swapping stories and songs.