Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Lady A Leads Fall Line-Up
Lady Antebellum leads the fall release schedule as Own The Night is the first major album poised for holiday sales. Hitting shelves Sept. 13, there are high expectations at the cash register for the follow-up to the band’s 5x worldwide platinum Need You Now.
Industry Ink Wednesday (7/6)
Eminem sets digital sales record • Music execs in Leadership Nashville • Canadian Country Music Awards • Choreographer Robert Royston • Harry Fox Agency
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Curb Signs New Artist
Ruth Collins has signed with Curb Records and Curb Music Publishing. The rising singer-songwriter is represented by managers Jeff Lysyczyn and Al McManus of Big Show Music Co. Fans of CMT’s Can You Duet may recognize Collins from her time on the show, where she performed alongside Victoria Gibson as part of the duo Wild […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Label, Publishing
Dwight Yoakam Re-Teams With Warner
Dwight Yoakam has reunited with former label home Warner Music Group. The two-time Grammy winner is set to release his first studio album in seven years on Warner Bros. Records.
Stars Support ACM Lifting Lives Camp
ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp was in session last week in Nashville, with 31 campers from around the country participating in activities around Music City. The residential camp has the dual purpose of studying Williams syndrome and other developmental disabilities, and providing music enrichment through performance and education. The camp is a partnership between ACM Lifting […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Nashville In Hollywood
News from Blake Shelton, Chord Overstreet, and Hot Chelle Rae
Songwriter Charlie Craig Passes
Charlie Craig, the songwriter behind “Wanted” and other gems, passed away on Friday, July 1. Co-written with Alan Jackson, the hit was one of several of Craig’s songs recorded by the artist. Craig was 73.
Toby Keith Sings For The Bluebird
Toby Keith headlined a benefit show for The Bluebird Cafe earlier this week at the famed venue. Joining him were hit songwriters Bobby Pinson and Scotty Emerick, who have collaborated with the star on some of his biggest hits. The event, part of the BirdSongs Series, raised $20,000 for the listening room. Contributing to the […]
Milestones For Sara Evans, Margaret Durante
Video and single milestones for singers Margaret Durante and Sara Evans.
“The Tennessean” Cuts Hit Entertainment Staff
The Tennessean was hit hard today (6/30) by lay-offs, with numerous writers exiting the newsroom of the Nashville publication. The paper cut Sr. Music Writer Peter Cooper to part-time status.
Web Traffic: Gloriana, Eli Young, Aaron Lewis
Gloriana is giving away free downloads of “Soldier Song” in celebration of Independence Day. The track was inspired by the band’s USO tour, and will be on its upcoming album. Gloriana’s Facebook page is hosting the download until Thursday, July 7, and also features fan-submitted photos in a “Soldier Song” music video. In conjunction with […]
