Author Archive: Jon Freeman

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Stoney Creek Adds to Promotion Team

Stoney Creek Records has announced the addition of Samantha Borenstein to the staff […]

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Paisley to Debut New Single Late Thursday

The new song will be the first single from Paisley’s upcoming album […]

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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 […]

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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

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‘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 […]

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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

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Celebration of Life Planned For Dennis “Dino” Zimmerman

Guitarist Dennis “Dino” Zimmerman passed away August 11, 2012 in Nashville. He was 67 […]

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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

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