CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock will air on Wednesday, Sept. 1 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Singer, songwriter, actor, and 11-time CMA Award winner Tim McGraw will serve as host for the annual celebration of America’s music. The special features performances by Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady […]
BMI and ASCAP toasted Carrie Underwood’s critically acclaimed chart-topper “Temporary Home” with a lunch at the 1808 Grille in Nashville yesterday (8/3). Written by Underwood, Luke Laird, and Zac Maloy, the song marks the two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year’s twelfth trip to the top of the charts and her fifth co-written No. 1.
Arista Records artist Brad Paisley has amassed more than enough hits for his first official greatest hits package, but with Hits Alive, the singer/songwriter is determined to take a fresh approach, delivering much more for his fans than just the usual greatest hits. Releasing on November 2, Hits Alive will be a double-disc collection, with […]
19 Entertainment and American Idol creator Simon Fuller, and Universal Music Group (UMG), today announced a long-term strategic alliance to increase the development, distribution and marketing of American Idol’s musical artists. The announcement, which marked an abrupt end to Idol’s nine-season relationship with Sony Music, was made by Doug Morris, Chairman & Co-Chief Executive Officer […]
Loving You: Collecting Elvis Presley, a spotlight exhibit on one of the most beloved and influential cultural figures of the twentieth century, will be unveiled August 6 at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. The exhibit, which celebrates Elvis Presley’s seventy-fifth birth year, is located within the Museum’s permanent exhibition and will run through […]
“Good One Comin’ On” BamaJam/Nine North With influences that run the gamut from country to bluegrass to metal to gospel and southern rock, Blackberry Smoke is more than the sum of its diverse parts. The band’s current single “Good One Comin’ On” is already making an impact at country radio. “None of us have ever […]
Nashville natives turned pop stars Kesha and Hayley Williams each scored four MTV Video Music Award nominations today (8/3). Taylor Swift also made an appearance on the list with her video “Fifteen” earning a nod for Best Female Video. The show airs Sun., Sept. 12. Williams’ song “Airplanes” with rapper B.o.B. picked up three nominations and […]
Bobby Hebb, the Nashville singer who wrote and performed the soul-pop smash “Sunny,” died today (8/3) in Music City. He played a pivotal role in Nashville’s soul scene, but his roots can be traced to the country community, including his start on the Grand Ole Opry.
It’s going to be a busy fall for songwriter and author Marshall Chapman, who is releasing a new book, new album and has a part in the upcoming film Country Strong. Her latest book, They Came To Nashville, includes her remembrances and interviews with 15 musical luminaries, ranging from icons Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson, […]
Longtime Music Row attorney Robert L. Baker has joined Bone McAllester Norton PLLC and will lead the firm’s new Entertainment Law Group, Chairman Charles W. Bone announced today (8/3). As a previous founding member of Baker & Kelley, Robert Baker has experience in entertainment and intellectual property, where he represented artists, songwriters, producers (music, film […]