Author Archive: Jon Freeman
Weekly Chart Report (8/17/2012)
Nothing can sink Little Big Town’s buoyant “Pontoon” right now. (And yes, I’ve got a hundred more bad puns for this one) […]
Artist Updates (8/16/12)
Trace Adkins cancels show in Cle Elum, WA • Keith Urban on Yahoo! • Dwight Yoakam on Leno • High Valley partners with Rodeowave • Ralph Stanley signs new booking agreement • Ole Smoky takes a shine to Matt Stillwell and Phoenix Stone
Nashville Takes On the Blues Tonight For Cold Stares Singer
Artists slated to perform include Matthew Perryman Jones, Thad Cockrell, Erin McCarley, Jeremy Lister and more […]
Sheet Music Only Release Provokes Discussion
Beck’s forthcoming sheet-music only release “Song Reader”: PR Stunt or innovative crowd engagement? […]
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
Rimes to Headline VH1 Fundraiser
LeAnn Rimes will headline the VH1 Save the Music Foundation’s Songwriters Music Series Napa, presented by William Hill Estate Wines and Raymond Weil […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Paisley and Underwood Returning to Host CMA Awards
The rumors have been confirmed—Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return to host “Country Music’s Biggest Night” for a fifth consecutive year […]
Category: Artist, Awards, Featured, Organizations
Survey Reveals Music Discovery Habits
Radio remains the dominant form of music discovery in the United States, unless you happen to be a teenager […]
Category: Featured, Radio, Sales/Marketing
Artist Updates (8/14/12)
‘Brothers’ break records • Pickler and celebrity chefs on ‘The Chew’ • Miss Willie Brown makes Opry debut • Etta Britt appearing on The Today Show • Jaida Dreyer’s new single at iTunes • Exile and Rascal Flatts
McBride to Headline ‘Hymns Hams & Jams’ Benefit
Martina McBride will perform a special concert at Nashville’s Loveless Barn on August 21 […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Hiatt Gets ‘Mystic’ With New Album
Acclaimed singer/songwriter John Hiatt will release his new album Mystic Pinball (New West Records) on September 25 […]
Trace Adkins to Host New GAC Series
Trace Adkins is returning to television as the host of new series Great American Heroes on GAC […]
