Author Archive: Jon Freeman
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
Words you’ll never hear an artist say: “Aw man, do I have to be No. 1 again?”
Charlie Cook On Air
I attended the National Association of Broadcasters meeting in Chicago this month and a lot of the meeting was really good. There were great panels, great food, and good networking. But some of it was upsetting.
Photos: Capitol Street Party, ACL, Gloriana, BJE Conference
Photos from Capitol Street Party, Austin City Limits Festival, Belmont’s Best Job Ever Conference and Gloriana
Category: Artist, Featured, Label, Organizations, Touring
NBN SoundLand: Day 1
SoundLand, presented by Next Big Nashville kicked off last night (9/21) with an opening VIP reception at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall. Complimentary beverages were provided by Starr Hill brewery and Firefly Skinny Vodka.
NSAI Salutes No. 1 Songwriters
Despite the rain, crowds flocked to the tented parking lot of Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) yesterday (9/19) for its annual salute to songwriters who hit No. 1 in the past year.
Category: Awards, Featured, Publishing
Live Nation and UMG Announce Strategic Partnership
Live Nation Entertainment and Universal Music Group announced this week that they are forming a strategic partnership of both companies’ management assets. UMG, along with Live Nation’s Front Line Management Group, will introduce a joint venture management company with the aim of building artistic brands through sponsorships, strategic marketing, and more. Each unit will operate […]
CRB Re-Brands As Country Radio Seminar
Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is officially re-branding itself and continuing operations under the name Country Radio Seminar. The organization has also set a special presentation from a renowned futurist for CRS 2012.
Category: Exclusive, Featured, Organizations, Radio
Photos: Chenoweth, Lyda, WMBA
Kristin Chenoweth visits CMA • Jacob Lyda chats with Crook & Chase • Tiffany speaks at WMBA event
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Musical Chairs: Ben Strain, EJ Bernas
New roles for Ben Strain and EJ Bernas.
Category: Featured, Label, Publishing, Radio
BMI and HFA Named In InformationWeek 500
The Harry Fox Agency and BMI have both scored spots on the InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of business technology.
Category: Featured, Organizations
Mayor Dean Unveils Music Makes Us Education Initiative
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean has announced plans to beef up the music education curriculum in Metro Nashville schools, pledging to make the program at Metro Nashville schools the worldwide leader.
Category: Featured, Organizations
