Archive for March, 2011
Happy Birthday Sheri!!
On Friday, March 18, the Country Music Association Strategic Partnerships and Strategic Marketing departments presented Vice President Sheri Warnke with “Swarnke’s ‘Modern (work) Family’” plaque in honor of her birthday. POSTER: Featured are CMA staffers as “Modern Family” cast members (back, l-r: Chris Epperly as Cameron, Marty Filogamo as Lilly, Ben Bennett as Jay, Sheri […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Eye On Idol
American Idol contestants took a trip back in time on Wednesday (3/16), selecting songs from the year they were born. Interscope head Jimmy Iovine and his team of producers were on hand to give the songs a modern touch and coach contestants through the performances. Ultimately New York native Karen Rodriguez was sent home on […]
Little Champion Signs Jennifer Kennard
Little Champion Music LLC and principals John and Martina McBride have signed Jennifer Kennard to Songs Of Blackbird (BMI). Senior Creative Director, Glenn Middleworth, says “We’re looking forward to a long term relationship with Jennifer and expect great songs to come from her skill set of creativity, energy, enthusiasm and networking. Jennifer comes to Songs Of […]
Category: Featured, Publishing
Benefit News
Stars Go Blue Benefits Blue Note Fund, Jimmy Wayne—Spokesperson for CASA, WMBA Top-Earner at Bowl For Kids’ Sakes, Jerry Douglas at the Bluebird, David St. Romain To Play Benefits, Register for MCTI, Steep Canyon Rangers at Garden & Gun Party
Category: Featured
Church Hopes For Happy Ending
Eric Church is looking for a happy ending at the upcoming 46th Annual ACM Awards where he is nominated for Top New Artist of the Year. His latest viral video plays on his trophy hopes showing a hesitant hostess at a massage establishment being asked, even pleaded with, to do something special for her client. […]
TV Appearances
Sugarland Co-Hosts GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown, The Grascals Appear on RFD TV’s Larry Country Diner, The Marty Stuart Show Welcomes Loretta Lynn
Promotions at CMA Announced
The Country Music Association has promoted Tammy Donham, Ben Bennett, and Catherine Blackwell to new positions in the organization’s Strategic Marketing Department. Donham has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing from her previous position as Senior Director of Marketing. She began her employment with CMA in 1996. She is responsible for overseeing advertising and […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Artists Out and About
Kenny Chesney ‘Coastal’ Living, Walker Hayes Visits CMA, Eagles at the Great Wall
Weekly Chart Report (3/18/11)
SPIN ZONE Thompson Square is just plain hot. The Stoney Creek duo has now spent three weeks on top of the CountryBreakout Chart with “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not,” racking up some impressive sales figures in the meantime. They’re looking like early breakout stars for 2011. Darius Rucker’s “This” moves to the No. […]
Kristofferson Flick To Open Nashville Film Festival
The Nashville Film Festival is always stacked with music-related events, ranging from screenings to the annual music supervisors panel. This year’s just-announced films include appearances by artists/actors Kris Kristofferson, Dwight Yoakam, and Chely Wright. The festival takes place April 14-21 at the Regal Green Hills Cinemas. Making its Southeastern U.S. Premiere on NaFF opening night […]
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Flatts Fest Tour Starts June 18
Rascal Flatts will join with opening acts Sara Evans, Easton Corbin and Justin Moore on a 24-show tour that starts June 18 in Bristow, VA and ends Sept. 18 in san Diego, CA. Included will be an interactive, high-energy stage design plus a unique pre-show festival atmosphere and tailgating experience. Activities will be spread throughout […]
