Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
CRS 2012 Agenda Delves Into Social Media, Radio Research
Among the highlights is a new Digital University series, and educational opportunities for all levels of technology skills.
Category: Featured, Organizations, Radio
Nashville Symphony Lines-up Country Performances
On the schedule is a Restless Heart and Friends benefit for the Rescue Mission, Bela Fleck’s debut of his Concert For Banjo, and numerous holiday shows.
Glen Templeton Promoting Single
Black River artist Glen Templeton is making the promotional rounds supporting new single “I Could Be The One.” He recently hosted a social media promotion that encouraged fans to share the song on Facebook which qualified them for a drawing for iTunes gift cards. On the road, Templeton is visiting radio, and recently opened for […]
Alison Krauss & Union Station Represent Bluegrass’s Finest at Ryman
Alison Krauss and Union Station set up shop at Nashville’s revered Ryman Auditorium for a two-night stand crisscrossing from smooth and contemporary, to deep-rooted traditionalism.
Atkins Gears Up For Fall Release
Rodney Atkins is prepping the release of his next album with a busy trip to his East Tennessee hometown, and a new music video.
Americana Honors Set For Live TV Broadcast
The awards ceremony marks its 10th year with a star-studded live television broadcast.
Category: Artist, Awards, Featured, Organizations
Nettles To Host “CMA Country Christmas”
For the second consecutive year, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will host CMA Country Christmas, set to air on the ABC Television Network during the upcoming holiday season. The show will tape in front of a live audience on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. This is the evening following the Nov. 9 […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Country Hall Hosts Jerry Foster • Newcomers Play Puckett’s
Acclaimed songwriter Jerry Foster will take a seat at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on Sat., Sept. 10 as the latest subject of the Poets and Prophets: Legendary Country Songwriters series.
Gershon Joins Red Light Management
As first tipped by MusicRow last week, Red Light Management has officially announced the hiring of longtime music business pro Tracy Gershon. She joins the Nashville office where she will continue to co-manage Big Machine recording artist Ella Mae Bowen, and Erin Enderlin, as well as manage the writing interests of Grammy-winning artist and songwriter Rodney Crowell. She will […]
Celeb Real Estate
Taylor Swift, Sheryl Crow and John Rich are busy buying and selling these high-priced properties.
Curb College Announces Chairman, Promotions
Belmont’s music business college has a new chairman, and has also revealed other hirings and promotions.
Category: Featured, Organizations
