Archive for June, 2011
Nichols Partners With Dunkin’ Donuts
The puns will be flying in all directions as Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates its new “Joe.” No, not another coffee, but “Joe Nichols,” who has signed a partnership with the coffee and baked goods vendor. Nichols will tout the Dunkin’ Donut brand on his 2011 Nationwide Concert Tour and be featured on the company’s Iced coffee. […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Sales/Marketing
Clarence Clemons Passes
Clarence Clemons, longtime saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, passed away Saturday (6/18) at a Palm Beach, FL hospital, following complications from a stroke he suffered June 12, according to the New York Times. He was 69 years old. Clemons was a member of Springsteen’s band for over 30 years and appears […]
The Band Perry Voted “MusicRow” Breakthrough Artist
The 23rd annual MusicRow Awards will be presented tomorrow night (6/21) at the ASCAP offices, but one award has already been handed out. Readers of MusicRow magazine voted, bestowing honors for Breakthrough Artist on The Band Perry.
Justin Moore Anchors Album Launch
Justin Moore’s new album Outlaws Like Me is set for release next week (Tuesday, June 21) and to promote it he will be giving numerous media appearances like most artists trying to promote a new project. Except Moore will give new meaning to the term ‘media saturation’ by conducting six hours of live interviews from a bass boat in the middle of the lake in New York City’s Central Park.
Category: Artist, Featured, Label, Sales/Marketing
Vince Gill Album And Single Coming Soon
Vince Gill’s career is shifting into high gear with the release later this summer of “Threaten Me With Heaven,” his first single in four years. The song also serves as the debut track from his upcoming album, Guitar Slinger due in the fall. The new single was co-written with Gill, his wife Amy Grant, Dillon […]
TV Update: Currington, Bentley, and Cyrus (6/17/11)
Currington To Play Fallon Tonight • Bentley Scores NHL Gig • Billy Ray Cyrus Special to Air on GAC
Jason Delkou Signs With SESAC
Singer/songwriter Jason Delkou, who is signed to Bigger Picture Group, affiliated with SESAC during a recent visit to its Nashville headquarters.
Category: Featured, Label, Organizations, Publishing
Review: Sherrie’ Austin Performs On StageIt
Sherrie’ Austin performed on StageIt.com promoting her independent CD, Circus Girl, coming out in the fall. The June 15 performance was one in a series, as part of her “Jumpstart” campaign to help fund her new independent venture.
Is Spotify About To Enter The U.S.?
Spotify, the European “freemium” streaming service which allows users to listen to a set amount of music each month and also offers a paid premium version with unlimited music, has been trying to establish its service in the U.S. for several years. After a series of false starts, however, it appears this time Spotify may […]
Category: Featured
Pandora Drop Sends Mixed Signals
Pandora Media went public this week on June 15, with an offering priced at $16 per share. The stock opened at $20 a share, hitting a high of $26 and closing at $17.42. On Tuesday, before shares went onto the open market the company was valued at $2.6 billion. At one point on Wednesday the […]
Fun Photo Friday
Frankie Ballard w/ a “Bunch of [Media] Girls” • Lady A On CMT Top 20 Countdown • Jimmy Wayne w/ Hall and Oates • Thompson Square Fundraising T-shirt
