Archive for May, 2011
Josh Turner Surprises Scotty McCreery Onstage
American Idol hopeful Scotty McCreery got the surprise of a lifetime when he performed in his hometown of Garner, NC on Saturday (5/14). As he was starting into Josh Turner’s “Your Man,” which has become one of his signature songs from the season, Turner himself appeared onstage and shocked the young singer. The two performed […]
Tube Time: Music Videos and TV Visits
Jerrod Niemann • The Roys • Amber Hayes • Jacob Lyda • Little Big Town
Songwriter Series Sells Out New York’s Joe’s Pub
The CMA Songwriters Series returned to New York City’s Joe’s Pub on May 11 for yet another sold out show. The popular series, in it’s seventh year, features many of Nashville’s best tunesmiths in an intimate, acoustic setting. Hanging out backstage prior to their performance were: Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson, Dean Dillon, Steve Wariner, Craig […]
Category: Organizations, Touring
Jaron and the Long Road To Love – Beautiful Lies (feat. Big Kenny)
Already spinning at KAJA, WIOV, KBEQ, KIXZ, KUBL, WTGE, WIWF, WPOR, WHWK, WJVC, KRRV, WXXK and WPUR! Thanks to the support and enthusiasm of radio, Jaron and the Long Road To Love is releasing new single “Beautiful Lies,” featuring guest vocals by Big Kenny. The song was originally released as part of Jaron’s “Wednesdays No […]
Category: ProgrammerPlaylist
Lady A’s “Just A Kiss” Enters Record Books
The lead track from Lady Antebellum’s upcoming new album has just gone into the record books. “Just A Kiss” debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the highest debut by a country group in the chart’s 52-year history. The single also sold over 211,000 downloads in its first week earning it the […]
Chambers Wins ISC Grand Prize
Australian native Kasey Chambers has been awarded the 2010 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Grand Prize for her song “Beautiful Mess” entered in the Folk/Singer-songwriter category. Chambers also won first place in the Americana Category for “Devil On Your Back” and Second Place in the Performance Category for “Little Bird.” Chambers wins $25,000 in cash and […]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
Laura Heatherly Promoted To CEO of TJ Martell Foundation
Laura Heatherly, Executive Director of the T.J. Martell Foundation Southern Region, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the nationwide organization. Heatherly, who has been with the Martell Foundation for over seven years, has a background that includes twenty-five years of experience in non-profit fundraising. “We are very fortunate to have someone from within our […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Mike Carpenter Named Cumulus Nashville GM
Radio veteran Mike Carpenter will take the helm as General Manager of Cumulus Radio’s Nashville stations on May 23. With over two decades of radio experience, Carpenter makes the move from Clear Channel where he served as General Sales Manager for many years. “I am thrilled with the opportunity and the challenges that lie ahead,” […]
Industry Pics
Music City Walk of Fame Inductions • RCA Studio B Honored • Chicken Soup for the Country Music Soul
Triple 8 Management Expands
There has been recent expansion at Triple 8 Management, which handles the careers of Eli Young Band, Jack Ingram, Joe Nichols, and Kevin Fowler. Owner George Couri announced today (5/16) the addition of two employees as well as several in-house promotions, for a total of eight full-time team members.
Flat Earth Music Adds Todd Wilkes
Flat Earth Music has hired Todd Wilkes as Creative Director. He brings experience in music publishing and artist management to the newly created role at the small Nashville publishing company. He took office earlier this month, where he is leading the growing stable of songwriters and pluggers. Since launching in 2005, Flat Earth Music’s biggest […]
Category: Featured, Publishing
