Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Mastering For iTunes Optimization
An increasing number of projects are expected to be mastered specifically for AAC format […]
Category: Featured
How Chris Young Ended Up With Keith Whitley’s Guitar
A vintage guitar’s journey to the younger star from one of his heroes […]
Google Music Nears Launch
Debut could come in next few weeks, offering […]
“Twilight” Soundtrack Sells Big, Boosts Baby Acts
With the latest installment of the Twilight saga coming, it’s interesting to look at the popularity of the soundtracks […]
Artist Round-Up: Charlie Daniels Turns 75
Plus Josh Thompson, Billy Dean, Crystal Hoyt, Linda Davis, Buddy Jewell and more […]
Coming And Going: Marathon Music Works, FYE, Twitter
New venue opening, record store closing, Twitter expanding […]
Category: Featured
Pop Superstar Joins CMA Awards
Show also adds a fantasy-football-inspired online game called MyPicks […]
Industry Ink Wednesday
Brent Anderson • Don Wayne memorial • Robert Levine at Vanderbilt • Dan Wheldon • Lamon Records • Celeste Kellogg
Chesney’s Video, Gloriana’s Single, Durante’s Scream Stream
Chesney’s “Reality” video showcases tour, plus new music from Gloriana, and a streaming Halloween party with Durante
Industry Ink: Green Hills Music Group Signing
Plus, publisher Mickey Goldsen passes • Earls welcome baby • CCMA strong ratings • UMPG promotes Lambert • Self’s Matt Mahaffey
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
Songwriters Share Insight
Songwriters John Oates, Matraca Berg, Jim Lauderdale and Angel Snow teamed for a panel discussion about their craft […]
Category: Artist, Exclusive, Featured, Publishing



