Author Archive: Jon Freeman
Hall of Fame Launches Troubadour Society Membership Group
The group’s launch event was held at the HoF last night (9/18) and offered performances by Eric Paslay and Edens Edge as well as dance-friendly mashup country tunes spun by DeeJay Silver […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
AmericanaFest Celebrates Successful Year, Announces 2013 Dates
Following its most successful year to date, the 2013 Americana Music Association Festival and Conference will be held […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
NSAI Hosts World’s Largest No. 1 Party
The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) hosted its annual World’s Largest No. 1 Party yesterday (9/17) at Regions Bank Music Row, co-sponsored by Frost Specialties, Inc. and The Recording Academy […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Stoney Creek Adds to Promotion Team
Stoney Creek Records has announced the addition of Samantha Borenstein to the staff […]
Paisley to Debut New Single Late Thursday
The new song will be the first single from Paisley’s upcoming album […]
Music City Walk of Fame to Induct Kings of Leon
Nashville’s own homegrown rockstars the Kings of Leon will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame, presented by Gibson guitar, on Friday, September 21 […]
Industry Ink (9/17/12)
Gasohol Music Publishing opens with first signing • Chris Keaton launches new imprints, adds country artist to roster • Blue Sky Riders ink distribution agreement
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
‘American Idol’ Judging Panel Includes Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj
The long speculated new American Idol judging panel has now been confirmed, with Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj joining icon Mariah Carey and returning judge Randy Jackson for the show’s 12th season set to debut in January 2013 […]
Artist Updates (9/14/12)
Sales certifications for Lee Brice, The Civil Wars and more • The Charlie Daniels Band is ready for some football • Eric Church premieres new video on rollingstone.com • The Roys making media rounds, score strategic partnership
Category: Artist, Featured, Sales/Marketing
Celebration of Life Planned For Dennis “Dino” Zimmerman
Guitarist Dennis “Dino” Zimmerman passed away August 11, 2012 in Nashville. He was 67 […]
Industry Ink (9/14/12)
Pinky Gonzales heads Upriver • AIMP gets international • Nashvilleindiechannel.com launches • Al Abrams joins Plateau • YEP talks DIY • New Nashville bookstore: East Side Story • SOLID’s Food Truck Frenzy • Ronnie Milsap’s “Country Cut” winner
Category: Featured, Organizations, Publishing