Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Country Superstars Tour Overseas
Alan Jackson and Toby Keith are taking their tours across the pond. Jackson’s tour visited Sweden and Norway last week. Tickets to see the superstar and his band The Strayhorns were in high-demand for all three shows. The run kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden. This isn’t the first international trek for the singer-songwriter this year […]
Artist Action
Kellie Pickler • Lonesome River Band • Crystal Hoyt • Jacob Lyda • Lacy Green
CMT Adds New Sr. VP, Music Strategy
CMT has tapped an industry vet from the radio world to replace exiting Jay Frank.
Category: Featured, Radio, Sales/Marketing, Weekend
Chesney Reigns As King of the Road
Kenny Chesney is the country king of the road. For several years he’s been one of the biggest touring forces in all genres, and he continues to set records, such as Saturday night’s (8/13) concert which was the biggest ticketed country show in New York/New Jersey history.
Atkins Sets Fall Release Date
A new project from Rodney Atkins is the latest release set to debut in time for holiday shoppers. Take A Back Road will be available Tues., Oct. 4. The lead single and title track is the fastest rising single of his career, currently sitting at No. 11 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart. Digital downloads of the single […]
Valory and Sony/Sea Gayle Launching New Acts
The labels are busy with their newest signees, Thomas Rhett and Wade Bowen.
GMA Names Executive Director
Music industry veteran Jackie Patillo has been appointed Executive Director of the Gospel Music Association. The newly created position will report to the GMA Board of Directors, facilitating the day to day operations of the GMA, as well as working closely with its board to ensure that the organization’s mission and strategies continue to grow. […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Networks In Bidding War For CMA Awards
A Little “Vulture” Told Me—ABC has been the network home of the CMA Awards since 2006, but rumors of a channel change are swirling around Music Row.
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
Signing News From Major Bob, Magic Mustang
Cary Barlowe re-ups with Major Bob • Magic Mustang Inks Producer/Songwriters
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
Strong Ratings For CMA Fest Special
Last night’s (8/14) CMA Music Festival television special drew an average audience of 7 million viewers, about one million more fans than last year’s broadcast. CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock aired 8:00-11:00 p.m. on ABC. It came in second place most of the night, and moved into first place during the final hour. […]
Category: Artist, Featured, MusicFest, Organizations
