Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Rhett Akins Re-Ups With EMI
Riding high with a string of hits and two rising singles, songwriter Rhett Akins has extended his relationship with EMI Music Publishing. Under terms of the new co-publishing deal, EMI Music will continue to represent Akins’ future work and catalogue of songs.
Category: Featured, Publishing
Memorial Service For Steve Popovich
A memorial service for late record executive Steve Popovich will be held from 6 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30 at United Methodist Fellowship Church (2511 Highway 99, Murfreesboro, TN). A reception will follow at the Church from 7 – 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Stephen C. […]
Category: Featured
Songwriter Signings
Writers on the rise: Angel Snow inks with Bug Music, and Scott Stepakoff joins Ten Ten Music
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
Morning Updates
Memorial service for Jolene Mercer Dakil tonight • Kenny MacPherson to exit Chrysalis • Bluebird Teams with RIAA, announces Toby Keith performance
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
iPhone Software Could Curtail Concert Taping
Apple has filed a patent for software that would stop iPhone users from taping concerts. The London Times first discovered the patent document, and the Daily Mail thoroughly examined it in a new report.
Category: Featured, Financial/Legal, Touring
Grammys Set Date For 2012, Re-Up With CBS
The Recording Academy and CBS announced today (6/21) a new 10-year deal that will keep the annual Grammy Awards broadcast on the network through 2021. CBS has been the broadcast home of the show since 1973. The 54th Annual Grammy Awards will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at Staples Center in Los […]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
Industry Ink: Conway Launches Show Me Festival
Plus Gibson Summer Jam, songwriter Paul Overstreet, artist Justin Haigh, Jake Simon joins BMI, and Bluewater Music signing
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Touring
Major Stars, Major Tours
News from the road: Alan Jackson Debuts Single in Chattanooga • Chesney Fills Field in Philly • Flatts Fest Kicks Off
New Class Named To Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame
Michelle Wright and Bill Langstroth will be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Recognized for her contributions to Canada’s country music landscape, Wright is this year’s Artist inductee. Langstroth, the host of one of Canada’s first talent showcases, “Singalong Jubilee,” will have his achievements in television production celebrated in the Industry Builder category. The […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
EMI Back on the Auction Block
EMI Group is actively pursuing buyers and other opportunities, the company announced today (6/20). In an official statement, EMI revealed it “has initiated a process to explore and evaluate potential strategic alternatives, including a possible sale, recapitalisation or initial public offering of the Company.” EMI is currently under the control of creditor Citigroup. The bank […]
Major Changes In Music Journalism Community
There’s been a string of changes at national music publications this month. Los Angeles Times Pop Music Critic Ann Powers—who often covered country music—has moved to a new role at NPR Music, which includes writing The Record blog. According to Billboard, she had relocated to Alabama with her family two years ago. Randall Roberts is […]
Category: Featured
