Author Archive: David M Ross
Journalist, entrepreneur, tech-a-phile, MusicRow magazine founder, lives in
Nashville, TN. Twitter him @davidmross or read his non-music industry musings at Secrets Of The List
Jessica Frech Hitches A Ride With Hyundai
Most successful artists are driven, but the automobile will likely always hold a special significance for singer/songwriter Jessica Frech now that Hyundai Automotive has selected her for its Hyundai Holiday Catch The Spirit campaign. […]
CMA Elects New Board
The Country Music Association held the annual Board of Directors election meeting in Nashville this week (11/30). The new Board year begins immediately. […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Pickler Pours Holiday Cheer, Then Releases, 100 Proof
Kellie Pickler will offer fans her latest music on Jan. 24, when her new album 100 Proof is released, but has a full slate of holiday appearances before she can get to promoting the new music project […]
2nd CMT Artist Awards Show Soars
The 2011 CMT Artists of the Year show was taped last night at the Bridgestone arena in Nashville (11/29/11). Fast becoming an “in demand” ticket for industry executives, the show honored Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney. […]
Black Friday Unable To Reverse Weak Release Schedule
A quick look at our YTD comparison chart (above) shows that it’s seemingly going to take more than Black Friday sales, a big turkey dinner, and this year’s abbreviated release schedule to put country music buyers in a mood to buy more units than last year. […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Label, Sales/Marketing
Are Music Revenue Streams Drying Up?
2011 has been an eventful year for the music industry and its consumers. Apple’s “big dog” online music retailer, iTunes, remained the king of market share, but as the months rolled on music consumers welcomed a slew of new arrivals […]
Category: Exclusive, Featured, Sales/Marketing, Weekend
Ben Hayslip Extends Warner/Chappell & THIS Music Agreement
“We’re longtime fans of Ben and extremely proud of the year he’s had so far,” said Cameron Strang, Chairman & CEO, Warner/Chappell Music. “He’s one of the most talented songwriters in Nashville and we feel privileged to continue having him on our team.” […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
Cyber Monday Set To Click Into Record Books
Last year, for the first time, during the Monday after Thanksgiving—Cyber Monday—consumers clicked over $1 billion in sales, according to comScore. Online music is chiming in on the marketer’s holiday […]
Category: Featured, Label, Sales/Marketing
Android Ice Cream Sandwich Coming Soon?
There’s a new 4G phone about to debut and it runs on something that sounds like desert for Thanksgiving dinner, Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). […]
Category: Featured
Country Sales: Six Weeks Remain
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, so I’m going to be brief and promise this year not to wing it with the holiday puns […]
Category: Exclusive, Featured, Label, Sales/Marketing, Weekend
Requiem For The Hold
MusicRow spoke anonymously with high powered publisher/pluggers, producers and A&R execs, who graciously agreed to share their deep concerns over the hold’s present and future. […]
Category: Exclusive, Featured, Publishing, Weekend
