Author Archive: Jon Freeman
Photos: Musica Shreds For Gill
It’s been said that everybody in Nashville owns a guitar […]
Initial CMA Broadcast Winners Revealed
Several country stations and broadcasters received a nice surprise this morning, when Taylor Swift called to personally notify them […]
Americana Fest: Saturday Showcases
My sleep schedule has (almost) returned to normal after four straight days of Americana Music Festival showcases. I’m happy to say that the genre is quite healthy and still capable of surprising jaded music nerds like me […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Americana Fest: Friday Night Showcases
Experience and youth shared the spotlight during the Friday (Oct. 14) night Americana Fest showcases. I’m pleased to report that both camps performed exceedingly well, so let’s call it a draw.
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Americana Fest: Thursday Night Showcases
Thursday, October 13, was the second night of the Americana Music Association’s Conference and Festival and also the organization’s 10th Annual Honors and Awards.
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Weekend
10th Annual Americana Honors and Awards Winners
Robert Plant and his frequent collaborator, musician/songwriter/producer Buddy Miller were among the big winners […]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
In 1965, entertainers Sonny & Cher recorded and released their signature No. 1 “I Got You Babe,” which would eventually become a touchstone of the free-lovin’ ’60s. It’s cute, fuzzy, and sweet on the surface, but underneath there’s a theme of the all-encompassing, saving power of young love that informs many of music’s greatest works. (See also: “Be My Baby,” “God Only Knows”).
Weekly Chart Report (10/14/11)
Everything can change in a day or two when it comes to radio charts […]
Americana Fest: Wednesday Night Showcases
Once again it’s time for some twang, because the Americana Music Festival is upon us. The week-long festival and conference, held every October, is above all a celebration of music and, buddy, they’ve got that in spades.
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Weekend
UMPG North America Names New President
Universal Music Group has promoted Evan Lamberg to President of Universal Music Publishing Group, North America […]
Category: Featured, Publishing
Signing Photo: Forest Whitehead
Blanchard, La., native Forest Whitehead recently inked a publishing agreement with […]
Category: Featured, Publishing
