Archive for March, 2010
Big Kenny “ASPIRES” To Help
Continuing with a career that has become equal parts music and philanthropy, Big & Rich’s Big Kenny recently made a generous donation, through the Hope Through Healing Hands Foundation (HTHH), to the College of Public Health at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). The donation supported the creation of the “The Alphin Scholarship to Promote the […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Rich, Rogers and Wy Honor Vets
Country stars John Rich, Wynonna and Kenny Rogers got together in San Antonio, TX this past weekend for a fundraising gala honoring America’s military service men and women who have been injured in the line of duty. More than 25 Wounded Warriors and their families attended the weekend festivities. The occasion was the Grand Opening […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Chesnutt Joins “Country Rat Pack”
Mark Chesnutt has announced plans to hit the road this spring and summer as part of Tracy Lawrence’s Country Rat Pack tour. The East Texas native will join the tour for five shows from April 3 to August 15. The new lineup of Chesnutt, Lawrence and Richie McDonald, was announced after former headliner Tracy Byrd pulled […]
Roger Miller’s Widow Wins Copyright Fight
Mary Miller, widow of Country Music Hall of Fame member Roger Miller, has emerged the winner in a protracted legal battle over the rights to some of her husband’s biggest hits, including “King of the Road.” On Thursday (3/18), a federal judge ruled Mary Miller and Roger Miller Music Inc. own the copyrights to the […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Financial/Legal
Chesney On “Oprah;” Grascals Media Stops
Kenny Chesney is heading to Chicago on Saturday, March 27, to tape an episode of Oprah that is set to air April 9. He will give the superstar host a sneak peak of his Summer in 3-D movie which arrives in theatres on April 21. The 3-D flick captures five of Chesney’s dozen NFL stadium […]
SESAC Promotes John Mullins
SESAC has promoted John Mullins to the position of Senior Director, Writer/Publisher Relations. The performing rights organization’s longtime employee was formerly Director, Writer/Publisher Relations. As Sr. Director Mullins will continue signing new writers and publishers and providing service to existing writers and publishers, primarily in the Contemporary Christian and Country genres. Mullins is a native […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Bentley Makes Music For “Esquire’s” New Issue
Dierks Bentley was part of a multi-faceted feature for the new music issue of stylish men’s lifestyle magazine Esquire. For the April issue, on newsstands today (3/23), Bentley traveled to Clarksdale, Mississippi’s Shack-Up Inn for a two-day fashion shoot with renowned photographer Danny Clinch. He joined an eclectic group of musicians for the feature, including […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Sales/Marketing
Award Shows Focus On Fans
The rise of digital technology and social media has brought about changes in the ways artists reach out to fans, and affected the industry in a multitude of ways. The latest effect: shifts in awards shows.
Category: Awards, Organizations
Jordyn Shellhart On iTunes; Luke Bryan On AOL Sessions
Sony Music Nashville’s Jordyn Shellhart released her debut album, In A Room, to iTunes this week. The album was first available at Best Buy through the store’s “@15” initiative. It features fifteen tracks written or co-written by the Franklin teenager who will mark her 16th birthday with her Grand Ole Opry debut on March 27. […]
Kix, Gretchen At Lipscomb; Bluebird Hosts Tour Preview
Kix Brooks, Charlie Daniels, Amy Grant, Gretchen Wilson and emcee Larry Gatlin will perform tonight (3/23) at 7 PM at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena to raise awareness and funds for the college’s Yellow Ribbon Program which offers military veterans and their family members free or reduced tuition rates. David Corlew is acting as the show’s […]
Indie Success Story Colt Ford Plans New Album
Colt Ford, the self-made artist with a flair for mixing hip-hop with honky tonk, is planning his sophomore release on Average Joes Entertainment. Chicken And Biscuits will be available Tuesday, April 20 and features guests Randy Houser, Joe Nichols, Josh Gracin, Darryl Worley, Ty Stone, James Otto, DMC, and Kevin Fowler. The album, produced by […]
