Author Archive: Jon Freeman
Big Machine Gears Up For Brickyard 400
Bigmachinerecords.com, the online presence of Big Machine Label Group, will be the presenting sponsor off the 2011 Brickyard 400 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Sunday, July 31.
Review: David Nail Sells Out Exit/In
A capacity crowd gathered at Exit/In last night (7/28) for MCA artist David Nail’s sold out Nashville show with up-and-comer Russell Dickerson. Nail’s soulful brand of country music was a smart fit for the venerable Elliston Place venue that has hosted acts as diverse as Talking Heads and Vince Gill.
Weekly Chart Report (7/29/11)
Third time continues to be a charm for Lady Antebellum, whose “Just A Kiss” earns its third consecutive week at No. 1 on the CountryBreakout Chart.
Video News: Currington, Holy, Whiskey Myers
The video for Billy Currington’s current single “Love Done Gone” (No. 17 on the CountryBreakout Chart) debuted on his website today. The clip was shot last month in New Orleans, Louisiana, and directed by Potsy, who worked on Currington’s previous four videos. “I knew when I first heard the song that I wanted to do […]
Black River Celebrates Sound Stage Renovations
Black River Entertainment celebrated the re-opening of Black River at Sound Stage’s Front Stage tracking room with an industry gathering last night (7/21).
Weekly Chart Update (7/22/11)
It’s a tight configuration at the top of the CountryBreakout Chart, with just over a hundred spins separating positions 1, 2, and 3. Lady Antebellum’s “Just A Kiss” emerges victorious for a second consecutive week, holding off Zac Brown Band’s “Knee Deep.”
Merle Haggard’s New Album: Working In Tennessee
Country Music Hall of Famer Merle Haggard will release his new album Working In Tennesse (Vanguard Records) on October 4th. The collection is his second for Vanguard and features self-penned tunes as well as two classics made famous by Johnny Cash.
Category: Artist, Featured, Sales/Marketing
SESAC Announces Promotions and Hire
SESAC’s Nashville headquarters has expanded its Corporate Relations department with promotions of staff members Mary Breen, Shawn Williams, and Jocelyn Harms and the hire of Candice Wizer.
Category: Featured, Organizations
Weekly Chart Report (7/15/11)
Following a record-setting heatwave in the South and many other parts of the country, it’s evident that summer is in full swing. That means a number things for all of us: vacations near water, painful sunburns, and of course, summer songs on country radio. Every year artists try their hand at recording and releasing a summer classic, but only a special few are fortunate enough to make it happen.
Spotify Launches In U.S.
The long wait is over. Popular digital music streaming service Spotify launched in the U.S. today (7/14) after long negotiations and numerous delays.
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
Marlee Scott Showcases New Material In Nashville
Bigride Records artist Marlee Scott showcased in front of a music industry crowd at Red Rooster on Demonbreun yesterday (7/12). At the private event, Scott gave attendees a sneak preview of the video for her current single “Beautiful Maybe,” which was directed by Wes Edwards. Scott followed that with a set of new songs including […]
