Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Industry Ink Thursday (7/14)
Republic Nashville hiring • TCN Moving • Kay Clary • Erik Logan • John Simson • ZMX Music
Category: Featured, Label, Organizations, Radio
New Artists Visit “MusicRow” To Debut Songs
MusicRow’s conference room is a happening place this week, with visits from rising artists Kip Moore and Jason Jones.
“Carolina” Mines Gold For Eric Church
EMI Records Nashville celebrated the RIAA Gold certification of Eric Church’s Carolina Tuesday night (7/12). Industry revelers and Church team members gathered at Nashville’s Whiskey Bent Saloon to mark the success of the album that produced hit singles “Love Your Love The Most,” “Hell On The Heart” and “Smoke A Little Smoke.” Producer Jay Joyce, […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Label, Sales/Marketing
LifeNews: Pete Huttlinger Benefit; Billy Lynn’s Brother
MusicRow’s thoughts are with musician Pete Huttlinger, publisher Billy Lynn, and their families.
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
Industry Salutes Easton Corbin’s Hot-Streak
Easton Corbin was feted at a lunchtime celebration today (7/13) at BMI’s Music Row offices. The Mercury Records artist is the only solo male in the last 17 years to have his first two singles reach the top of the radio charts.
Category: Artist, Exclusive, Featured, Label, Organizations, Publishing, Radio
Industry Ink Wednesday (7/13)
CMA ballot • Diesel Records • DDEX • Natalie Kilgore • Taillight TV • Belmont/NSAI • Publicity signings • Trisha Cunningham • Netflix
Category: Artist, Featured, Label, Organizations, Touring
Hall of Fame Preps Chet Atkins Exhibit
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will pay tribute to one of country music’s most versatile and visionary artists, Chet Atkins with a new exhibit opening Friday, Aug. 12. Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player will run for 10 months and is made possible by the Gretsch Company with additional support by GAC. Highlights […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Bluegrass Musician Kenny Baker Passes
Acclaimed bluegrass fiddler Kenny Baker died Friday, July 8, 2011 at age 85. The Kentucky native, best known as one of Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, influenced future generations of fiddle players with his “long-bow” style. His four-decade career included about 20 years on-and-off with Monroe, who introduced him onstage as “the greatest fiddler in […]
Robertson Taylor Co-Founder Passes
Willie Robertson, co-creator of live entertainment brokerage firm Robertson Taylor, passed away July 9, 2011 after a short but determined fight against cancer. His company’s board, management team and staff describe him as an “inspirational and passionate leader, business partner and friend.” Robertson was also a dedicated philanthropist, and founded charity Nordoff Robbins, which used […]
Category: Featured, Financial/Legal
Longtime Member Exits Gloriana
Cheyenne Kimball has left Gloriana, the band announced today (7/11) via a statement on its website. The group shared the news through this post: We need you to know that Gloriana will absolutely continue on. We couldn’t imagine our lives any other way. We are 100 percent committed to all of you, our fans and supporters. As […]
Save The Date: ACM Honors To Salute Off-Camera Winners
The 5th Annual ACM Honors will be presented Mon., Sept. 19 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The evening of musical tribute performances and award presentations celebrate the non-televised winners from the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held earlier this year in Las Vegas. Host, presenters and performers will be revealed later this summer. […]
Category: Artist, Awards, Featured, Organizations
