Author Archive: Jon Freeman
Spotify Claims 4 Million Paid Subscribers
Digital music service Spotify says it now has 15 million active users and 4 million paid subscribers worldwide […]
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
Miller and Lauderdale to Co-Host New Radio Show
“The Buddy & Jim Show” will be broadcast from Miller’s home studio in Nashville, and feature interviews and performances from roots music stars […]
Industry Ink (7/31/12)
Spooner-Faulk joins CDX • CRS “Crazy Days” rate expiring • 2012 Radio Show • Address updates for Keaton Music Ventures and Evolution PR • Berkleemusic names new CEO
Category: Featured, Organizations, Publishing
Samsung Launches Music Hub Streaming Service
The Premium version is $9.99/month and offers unlimited streaming and customized radio stations […]
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
Jamey Johnson to Release Hank Cochran Tribute Album
Buddy Cannon-produced project will be available initially as vinyl on September 25 […]
Richie to Mentor NSAI Song Contest Winner
The 13th annual version of the competition gets underway Wednesday, August 1 […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Artist Updates (7/30/12)
Chesney celebrates 24th No. 1 • Swift in promo ads for Ellen • Lambert video features Danica Patrick • Colt Ford streaming full album online • Capitol Records promo staffers protect and serve
From The Road (7/30/12)
Carrie Underwood premieres “Blown Away” video • Florida Georgia Line “Cruises” through Knoxville • Toby Keith sells out Pittsburgh
“Miss Rita” Lee Passes
Visitation and funeral arrangements for “Miss Rita” Lee, widow of Buddy Lee […]
IBMA Nominations Coming In August
The annual IBMA Awards, which will be hosted by Del McCoury and Laurie Lewis, is slated for September 27 at the Ryman Auditorium […]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
UMG Submits Divestment Package to European Commission
UMG submits package to satisfy European regulator concerns, rumored to be considering selling Parlophone imprint […]
