Author Archive: Jon Freeman
Ryman Earns Top Concert Industry Honor
Last week at the 23rd Annual Pollstar Awards in Los Angeles, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium was named […]
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
During halftime of Super Bowl XLVI last weekend, Chrysler aired a two-minute ad called “Halftime in America” […]
Weekly Chart Report (2/10/12)
It’s a super close Capitol Records switcheroo at the top of the CountryBreakout Chart […]
Grascals and Webster In Legal Dispute
Bluegrass band The Grascals has filed a lawsuit against music publicist/manager […]
Category: Featured, Financial/Legal
Publishing Updates (2/9/12)
New Nettwerk One/Revelry signing • Ten Ten Music Group names new Catalog Manager
Category: Featured, Publishing
EMI Extends Publishing Agreement With Young
EMI Music Publishing has announced that it has extended its five year relationship with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
Haggard Resumes Tour
Merle Haggard is returning to the road after an illness that forced him to cancel several January tour dates […]
T.J. Martell Foundation Announces Honorees
Invitation-only event is scheduled for Monday, March 26 at the Hutton Hotel […]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations, Weekend
Songwriting Snapshots (2/08/12)
Aldean’s “Tattoos” • SESAC Picks Up Stone • Singles Only Shows Some Heart
Category: Featured, Organizations, Publishing
Big Loud Mountain Partnership Announces First Signing
Big Loud Shirt Industries, producer/songwriter Joey Moi, and artist manager Kevin “Chief” Zaruk have combined forces […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
CRS 2012: UMG Luncheon, Additional Performers
It’s hard to believe that Feb. 22, just two weeks from today, will signal the official start of CRS 2012 […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Radio