Archive for January, 2011
DISClaimer Single Reviews (1/12/11)
I am loving this format today. I love its diversity. I love the quality of its song craftsmanship. I love its mix of youth and maturity. Country music rules. In celebration, I am crowning three Disc of the Day winners. The Group prize goes to Rascal Flatts for its chesty vow of steadfastness. The Male winner is Randy Montana, who has a sonic masterpiece to offer. The Female prize, and the surprise of the day, is Ashton Shepherd.
Around The Web: Bellamys Say Britney Singing Familiar Tune
Bellamys vs. Britney • Jewel baby news • Country Strong box office • Idol update • Cheri Oteri on dad Tom Oteri • Toby’s I Love This Bar & Grill • Road Hammers split • Shooter Jennings’ new deal >>The Bellamy Brothers say that Britney Spears’ new single “Hold It Against Me” seems a little […]
Who Wins the 2010 Current Country Album Sales Sweepstakes?
Swift or Lady A? Capitol Nashville or Big Machine?
There are so many ways to dissect the year’s sales events. But one important measurement of popularity is tied to current album sales.
Category: Featured, Label, Sales/Marketing
Exiting Red Light Staffers
Several staffers have exited Greg Hill’s Red Light management office following his move to McGhee Entertainment. Jeri Cooper can be reached at 615-496-6354 and jeri_cooper@bellsouth.net. She had joined the Red Light team in 2009 after 11 years handling radio promotion at Arista Nashville. Other exiting employees include Jennifer Poppe (jennifer.a.poppe@gmail.com), Callie Cunningham and Leighanna Smith.
Category: Featured
Gamblin Named Exec. Dir. Of MS Arts Organization
Music business veteran Marty Gamblin has become the Executive Director of the Southern Arts and Entertainment Center, which was established in 2001 by the Mississippi legislature. Currently doing business as the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center (MEAC), the group is dedicated to honoring the lives and work of the state’s diverse artistic talent such as […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Paisley and Underwood Spotlight Exhibit
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be featured at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in a spotlight exhibit set to open January 18. The exhibit, Hosts with the Most: Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will include stage costumes worn by the artists when they hosted the 2010 CMA Awards last November. The […]
Chris Young’s Radio Redux
Are you having deja vu of hearing “voices”? Chris Young’s current single “Voices” is making its way up the radio charts for a second time. The same recording of the same song is resting at No. 12 on MusicRow’s Country Breakout chart after 22 weeks on the list—this go ‘round. The track was first released […]
Sugarland Tops Country Dance Club Song List
Marco Club Connection, a Nashville-based Country music dance venue marketing company, has released its seventh annual list of the year’s most requested Country dance club songs, with Sugarland’s “Stuck Like Glue” taking the top spot. “As Country music continues to incorporate more and more of a Pop element, the dance clubs can be a very […]
Parton To Be Honored During Grammy Week
>>Reminder: Voting closes tomorrow (1/12) for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, which will be held at the L.A. Staples Center on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, and broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. >>A flurry of Grammy related events will surround the awards show. On Sat., Feb. 12, the Recording Academy will honor Dolly […]
Verizon To Sell Apple’s iPhone
iPhone lovers, rejoice. After what seems like years of speculation, the beloved Apple Inc. smartphone will finally be unshackled from the oppressive tyranny of AT&T and available for use through the Verizon Wireless network. Viva la revolucion! Verizon’s version of the iPhone 4 will be available for purchase Feb. 10, with the 16 GB version […]
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
BMI Live Offers Royalties For Any Size Show
BMI has launched BMI Live, a program enabling songwriters to register their concerts, regardless of venue size, to be considered for payment. Mike O’Neill, BMI Senior Vice President, Repertoire and Licensing, says the program is designed to ensure that performing songwriters in any stage of their careers receive payment for concerts of all sizes, from […]
Category: Featured, Publishing
