Archive for September, 2010
Weekly Chart Report (9/03/10)
SPIN ZONE Lady Antebellum’s “Our Kind Of Love” is still feeling the love from radio as it earns a fourth consecutive week in the CountryBreakout No. 1 spot. Positions 2-6 are closing the gap, but remain unchanged for now. In fact the only movement in the top 10 comes courtesy of The Band Perry’s “If […]
Keith Urban Readies New Single, Album
On September 13, Capitol Nashville artist Keith Urban will release the debut single “Put You In A Song,” from his forthcoming release, Get Closer, due Tuesday, November 16. “Put You In A Song” was co-written by Urban, Sarah Buxton and Jedd Hughes and is co-produced by Dann Huff and Urban. Capitol is offering country radio […]
“House Foundation” To Close Its Doors
Gerry House, longtime king of morning radio in Nashville, announced on the air this morning (9/3) that his show, The House Foundation, which airs on Clear Channel/WSIX will come to an end on December 15. House is calling it quits after 30 years in country radio, citing his desire to devote more time to other […]
Secondary Programmers Address Change, Music and a Crowded Marketplace
With the radio audience being offered more listening options than ever, the programmer’s job is constantly evolving to stay competitive. One not only has to keep a station sounding great, but also address the audience through social media and maintain that elusive balance between focus and diversity.
“Lost Boy” Walkathon Set For Sept. 18
The Lost Boys Foundation of Nashville is hosting the first-ever Music Row Walkathon, “Journey of Hope,” set to begin on Saturday, September 18, in Owen Bradley Park on the south side of Music Circle, with participants walking the length of Music Row West and then down Music Row East back to the park. It’s an […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Nashville Continues Eco-Friendly Concert Series
Live On the Green, a free, outdoor concert series on Nashville’s Public Square, starts its second season on Sept. 9 with a star-studded lineup including platinum recording artists Five for Fighting and Tonic. The six-week concert series is produced by locally-owned radio station Lightning 100 in partnership with the Nashville Mayor’s Office and takes place […]
Frank Offers Hit Formula
Jay Frank, CMT’s Senior VP, Music Strategy and author of Futurehit.DNA, stands at the forefront of the new music industry with his theories on the elements of a hit song. Now artists have the opportunity to put these ideas to music as part of the Futurehit.DNA Songwriting Challenge. The music industry veteran will give three […]
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
Katie Armiger, GAC Unveil “Nice Girl” Sweepstakes
Rising country artist Katie Armiger has once again teamed up with GACTV.com to give fans a chance to celebrate the release of her third album, Confessions of a Nice Girl. ??“GAC’s Katie Armiger Nice Girl Sweepstakes” is going on now through September 8, and fans can enter to win a trip for two to Nashville […]
Nashville’s 615 Acquires Kingsize Music
Nashville-based 615 Music, one of the world’s leading providers of production music to the entertainment, broadcast, advertising, and corporate industries, and the recent winner of a national Emmy Award for “Outstanding Original Song” for NBC’s Today Show, has acquired noted production music library Kingsize Music NYC. ??Based in New York, the Kingsize Music Library is […]
Category: Featured, Financial/Legal
Loretta Lynn Tribute Album Takes Shape
Country music icon Loretta Lynn is about to get the full-blown tribute-album treatment. In honor of of her 50th career anniversary, a diverse group of artists has contributed tracks for the November 9 album release of Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn. ??The artists, personally chosen by Lynn, include (in alphabetical order) Sheryl Crow, […]
Paisley and Bon Jovi Sing For the Gulf
Two of the biggest names in music – Brad Paisley and Bon Jovi – will use their star power to help bring attention and tourists back to the Alabama Gulf Coast. The two free concerts on the beach are slated for the weekend of October 15-17 in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with Bon Jovi performing on […]
