Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Photo Spread
Aldean’s Concert for the Cure • Bradley Gaskin and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at the Opry • Nashville songwriters at John Jarred Foundation Benefit
AIMP Nashville Elects Officers
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Nashville Chapter announced the officers of its steering committee.
Category: Featured, Organizations, Publishing
Web Round Up
EMI Auction • AFTRA negotiations • Rhapsody buys Napster • Stadium star Kenny Chesney
Artist Lifenotes
News from Trisha Yearwood, John Rich, and Steel Magnolia.
Warner Music Adds Sr. Publicist
A former WMG staffer returns to the mix on Oct. 3.
IEBA Conference Opens Sunday
Highlights include an address from Ticketmaster CEO Nathan Hubbard, and the WME showcase.
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Touring, Weekend
Playing The Opry Is A Dream Gig
Survey of thousands of musicians ranks playing the Opry one of the Most Desired gigs. See who recently made that dream a reality.
Americana Music Festival Takes Fun Off-Site
The Americana Music Association Festival and Conference runs Oct. 12-15 with events centered at the Downtown Sheraton, but that’s not stopping organizers from expanding the reach to other venues around town. Many of the events listed below are also free and open to the public. Check americanamusic.org for admission details and times. For those interested […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Slideshow: Brent Anderson, Josh Turner, Will Hoge, Glen Campbell
Sea Gayle Records/Arista Nashville newcomer Brent Anderson debuted music from his upcoming album at an industry lunch and showcase at 3rd & Lindsley.
Industry Ink Thursday (9/29)
The Farm at Pickin’ On The Patio • Way Out West taps Mike Severson • Buddy Cannon contact update and more
Familar Faces Grace “Most Beautiful” List
Nashville Lifestyles’ “25 Most Beautiful People” list includes several familiar faces from Music Row.



