Author Archive: Jon Freeman
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
Know what sounds like a good time? Scoring a No. 1 song, even if you’ve already had more of them than any other artist in any genre.
Weekly Chart Report (9/16/11)
SPIN ZONE It’s a perpetual party at the top of MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart, so it only makes sense that George Strait’s “Here For A Good Time” get to spend a little time at No. 1. This week the King’s latest single is blessed with an additional 175 spins and moves up from No. 2, staying […]
Cumulus – Citadel Transaction Closing Tomorrow
Deal affects Nashville’s country outlets WSM-FM (Cumulus) and WKDF (Citadel), and several MR CountryBreakout reporting stations.
Category: Featured, Financial/Legal, Radio
The Dirt Drifters Celebrate Album Release
Warner Music Nashville’s The Dirt Drifters celebrated the release this week of their full-length debut This Is My Blood, with a full-band showcase Tuesday (9/13) at 3rd & Lindsley.
McBride Partners With Amtrak For Album Promotion
Martina McBride and Amtrak are partnering for “Eleven Across America Powered by Amtrak,” a four-day train ride to promote her Republic Nashville album Eleven due out October 11. The tour will begin in Los Angeles in October and culminate in New York City, hitting eleven cities in all. On the itinerary in addition to LA […]
Soundland Prepares To Make A Big Noise
Soundland, presented by Next Big Nashville hits town next week on Wednesday, September 21, offering four days of diverse musical performances, educational field trips, and VIP events.
Category: Featured, Organizations, Touring
Hunter Hayes Preps Album Release, Plans Tour
Warner Music Nashville artist Hunter Hayes has announced a fall tour in support of his self-titled debut album.
Talent Agencies Reveal IEBA Conference Performers
APA and CAA have revealed performers for the 2011 IEBA Conference October 2-4.
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Touring
Details Emerging On Lambert’s Four The Record
Details about Miranda Lambert’s new album Four The Record, due out Nov. 1, are starting to emerge.
CCMA Adds Awards Presenters, Honors Johnny Reid
The Canadian Country Music Association’s Country Music Week begins today (Sept. 9) in Hamilton, Ontario, and culminates with the Sept. 12 broadcast of the Canadian Country Music Awards. The organization just announced the addition of Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough; Toronto Blue Jays JP Arencibia and Brett Lawrie; and Canadian singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk. Additionally, the presenter […]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
CountryBreakout Panelists Remember Sept. 11
A few of our CountryBreakout Reporters recall the multitude of feelings that hit them in the wake of September 11, and how radio responded to the event.
