Archive for September, 2011
Bobby Karl Works the IBMA Awards
For the past five years, no one has helped to raise the profile of bluegrass music more than Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers. The International Bluegrass Music Association voters at last recognized that fact by naming the act its Entertainer of the Year. […]
Category: Awards, Exclusive, Featured, Organizations, Weekend
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
Have you ever been listening to music in the car and heard a song so powerful that you had to pull over to give it your full attention?
Charlie Cook On Air
Arbitron says that there are almost 16 million people in the New York Metro area. I counted 97 stations getting some mention in a recent ratings month. Some were out of market but still collected listening in the NY metro.
Warner Music Adds Sr. Publicist
A former WMG staffer returns to the mix on Oct. 3.
Thursday News Parade
Brett Eldredge visits Hall of Fame; Ogden Joins PLA Media and Welch Becomes MOC Co-Chair
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
IEBA Conference Opens Sunday
Highlights include an address from Ticketmaster CEO Nathan Hubbard, and the WME showcase.
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Touring, Weekend
Pickler Acting Debut On 90210
Kellie Pickler’s personality is as big as the North Carolina mountains where she grew up, in Albermarle. In fact, her infectious sense of humor may be too huge to allow her to be branded as just a music artist. So it should be no surprise that she has become almost a regular on the Ellen […]
Playing The Opry Is A Dream Gig
Survey of thousands of musicians ranks playing the Opry one of the Most Desired gigs. See who recently made that dream a reality.
Americana Music Festival Takes Fun Off-Site
The Americana Music Association Festival and Conference runs Oct. 12-15 with events centered at the Downtown Sheraton, but that’s not stopping organizers from expanding the reach to other venues around town. Many of the events listed below are also free and open to the public. Check americanamusic.org for admission details and times. For those interested […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Slideshow: Brent Anderson, Josh Turner, Will Hoge, Glen Campbell
Sea Gayle Records/Arista Nashville newcomer Brent Anderson debuted music from his upcoming album at an industry lunch and showcase at 3rd & Lindsley.
She’s Country Tour To Feature Newfield and Tatum
Heidi Newfield Paradigm Talent Agency and 343 Agency are partnering on an all-girl country genre club tour aptly titled, She’s Country. Presented by Pendleton Whisky, the first 13 dates will feature Heidi Newfield and Bridgette Tatum plus special guests. “Heidi and Bridgette both bring high-energy performances and a ‘let’s party’ attitude that are perfectly suited […]
