Archive for March, 2011
Songwriter Todd Cerney Passes
Songwriter Todd Cerney passed away this morning, March 14, after a battle with cancer. The musician, known for hits including “I’ll Still Be Loving You” recorded by Restless Heart, and “Good Morning Beautiful” recorded by Steve Holy, was a much loved member of Nashville’s music community. Cerney was a Grammy-nominated songwriter, and past winner of […]
Category: Featured
ACM Teams With RAM Trucks, Plans Fremont St. Party
Fan voting for the ACM Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year Awards will be powered by the RAM Truck Brand for the second year in a row. The truck maker will also roll out the red carpet at the ACM Awards as the title sponsor. Fans can vote for the awards […]
Category: Artist, Awards, Featured, Organizations
JT Hodges Signs With Paradigm
Rising country singer JT Hodges has signed with the Paradigm Talent Agency for exclusive booking. The Ft. Worth, Texas native is a singer, songwriter, and guitar-slinger who is working on his debut album for Show Dog-Universal Music.
InCharge 2011 Begins Production
InCharge, the definitive list of Nashville’s Music Industry Decision Makers, is now in production of its 23rd edition.
Category: Featured, Publishing
Sean Parker Joins Group Bidding For Warner
Warner Music Group is still sorting through buy-out offers from several suitors. The latest development is that Sean Parker, best known as creator of Napster, is among a group of investors looking to purchase the music company. Parker is on board with a group led by billionaire Ron Burkle, who amassed enormous wealth mostly through […]
Musicians Corner On Saturdays Starting In May
Entertainment Executive John Tumminello has been named Executive Director for Musicians Corner, which is gearing up for its second season in Centennial Park. The free outdoor entertainment series launched last year and featured numerous local and national talents. Tumminello has over 20 years experience to his credit, including co-founding “Music City Unsigned” for Nashville’s emerging […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Benefits: Shelton, Dierks, Darling and More
Blake Shelton • TG Sheppard, Kelly Lang, and Barry Gibb • Dierks Bentley, Joe Nichols, Josh Thompson, Uncle Kracker and Miss Willie Brown • Josh Turner, Linda Davis, Charlie Kelley, Paul Martin, Storme Warren • Sarah Darling
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Photos: Paisley Celebrates 10 Years with Opry
Plus: Alan Jackson’s Australian Tour, Motherhood the Musical Opens in Australia, and Curtis & Luckey Sign with BMI
Category: Featured
Tin Pan South Preview Party
Songwriters, media, music industry, fans and more packed the Tin Pan South Preview Party at The Rutledge in Nashville this week to hear some wonderful music and learn more about this year’s Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival presented by Regions Bank.
Category: Featured, Organizations
SXSW Opens Next Week—25th Year Biggest Yet
Over 13,000 attendees are expected to descend on Austin, Texas next week for SXSW. Now in its 25th year, the Music Conference and Festival has grown into a massive event, radiating from its home base of the Austin Convention Center. It officially runs March 11-20. Though SXSW has greatly evolved from its early beginning as […]
Blue Sky Riders To Debut At Tin Pan South
Hit songwriters/artists Georgia Middleman, Gary Burr and Kenny Loggins have formed a trio called the Blue Sky Riders. The country/pop group will makes its debut Sat., April 2 at The Rutledge as part of Tin Pan South. They will also open Loggins’ solo tour dates this summer. Past collaborators Burr and Loggins decided to form […]
