Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Cyrus Inks With Paradigm; Kimberly June Joins Tom-Leis
Paradigm Talent Agency has signed Billy Ray Cyrus who is planning the summer release of his twelfth album I’m American. The project will have patriotic songs, including a new version of his hit “Some Gave All” featuring Jamey Johnson, Craig Morgan, and Darryl Worley. Cyrus will also star in the upcoming TLC series Homecoming, in which […]
Cumulus Hosts Operation Tornado Relief Today
95.5FM and Nashville’s Cumulus Media radio stations are spearheading “Operation Tornado Relief” today (5/4). A semi-truck is being loaded with supplies for Tuscaloosa, AL in the cluster’s parking lot at 10 Music Circle East, Nashville, TN 37203. Drop-offs began at 6 AM during the Rick & Beth morning show, and will last until 7 PM. […]
Reasons To Celebrate
John Wiggins and Bud Lee honored for “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” • Plus news from Frankie Ballard, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Natalie Kilgore Joins George P. Johnson Marketing
Natalie Kilgore has begun her new gig as Sr. Publicist for George P. Johnson (Nashville). Known as GPJ, the marketing company works with numerous global brands through its over 23 international offices. In the last year has worked with country stars Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band’s successful Letters for Lyrics […]
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
“A Little Bit Stronger” At No. 1
Sara Evans scored the fifth No. 1 single of her career recently with “A Little Bit Stronger.” She was in Key West, Florida with the RCA promotion staff when they received the news. The track written by Hillary Scott, Luke Laird and Hillary Lindsey has already been certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 paid downloads.
Little Big Town Tour Provides Music Lessons For Kids
Plus tonight’s ReTune benefit • Jason Sturgeon’s Jager sponsorship • Cookin’ Out Country at the Hall of Fame
WMG Auction Narrows To Two Bidders
Today’s (5/3) New York Post reports that Warner Music Group is likely to be sold to either the Gores brothers or Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries. Both are said to have bid about $3 billion for the company. According to the Post, billionaire investment brothers Tom and Alec Gores are interested in acquiring Warner because a […]
Industry Ink: Tom T. Hall Tribute Album
Plus news from O’Shea • Skip Ewing’s Writer Retreat • APA’s Frank Wing • Belmont/Watkins • TSU Guitar Summit
Rodeowave Launches With Phil Vassar
Rodeowave Entertainment announced its launch today (5/2) with flagship act Phil Vassar. His first single for the full-service label is “Let’s Get Together,” which is already at radio and available for free download. On board with the company are Teddi Bonadies, Bill Macky and others.
Lifenotes: Gloria Grant
Condolences to Amy Grant and her family on the passing of her mother, Gloria Dean Napier Grant, on April 30, 2011. The Nashville native was 80 years old and had devoted her life to her faith, family and a variety of charitable causes. She supported her husband of 60 years, Burton Paine Grant, throughout his […]
Sarah Darling, The Roys Launch Fan Promotions
Black River’s Sarah Darling is spreading the word about her single “Something To Do With Your Hands” with the Something To Do With Your Fans radio promotion, which has her appearing at Major League Baseball games. She kicked off the initiative in April when the NY Mets hosted the Houston Astros at Citi Field. Darling performed […]
