Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Artist Action
Josh Gracin and Guy Penrod offer unique promotional contests; Greg Hanna builds team for new single.
Marking Milestones
Eric Church, Sunny Sweeney, and Word’s Francesca Battistelli had recent cause for celebration.
Miss Willie Brown Debuts EP Today
The major label debut EP from rising country duo Miss Willie Brown is out today (3/15). Comprised of Amanda Watkins and Kasey Buckley, the band is also gearing up for its first major tour, an outing opening for Dierks Bentley. Miss Willie Brown is the first country act signed to New York based A&M/Octone Records, […]
Signing News From Ray Stevens, Amber Hayes
The Bobby Roberts Company Inc. has signed Ray Stevens for exclusive booking representation. Thanks to hits like “The Streak,” and “Everything is Beautiful,” Stevens has career sales totaling more than 25 million albums. He is a two-time Grammy winner and 11-time Grammy nominee. Stevens has recently released a new album, titled One For The Road. […]
Lytle Management Adds Denise Roberts
Radio promotion executive Denise Roberts has joined Lytle Management Group where she will be heading up radio and tour promo campaigns for its artists. The hiring was announced today by President John Lytle. Gary Allan is among the artists on Lytle’s roster, and Roberts will coordinate promotion efforts with Allan’s label home UMG Nashville. “Gary […]
Chesney Partners With Hooters, Costa Sunglasses
As he gears up for his big summer tour, Kenny Chesney today announced marketing partnerships with Costa sunglasses and Hooters.
Howard, Morrow Named Women of Influence
Attorneys Linda Edell Howard and Lynn Morrow, partners at Adams and Reese’s Music Row office, were named “Women of Influence” recently by the Nashville Business Journal. Listed in the publication as a “dynamic duo” they were highlighted in a recent issue, and honored with other winners at an awards luncheon. Howard and Morrow have worked together for […]
Category: Featured, Financial/Legal
Songwriter Todd Cerney Passes
Songwriter Todd Cerney passed away this morning, March 14, after a battle with cancer. The musician, known for hits including “I’ll Still Be Loving You” recorded by Restless Heart, and “Good Morning Beautiful” recorded by Steve Holy, was a much loved member of Nashville’s music community. Cerney was a Grammy-nominated songwriter, and past winner of […]
Category: Featured
ACM Teams With RAM Trucks, Plans Fremont St. Party
Fan voting for the ACM Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year Awards will be powered by the RAM Truck Brand for the second year in a row. The truck maker will also roll out the red carpet at the ACM Awards as the title sponsor. Fans can vote for the awards […]
Category: Artist, Awards, Featured, Organizations
JT Hodges Signs With Paradigm
Rising country singer JT Hodges has signed with the Paradigm Talent Agency for exclusive booking. The Ft. Worth, Texas native is a singer, songwriter, and guitar-slinger who is working on his debut album for Show Dog-Universal Music.
Sean Parker Joins Group Bidding For Warner
Warner Music Group is still sorting through buy-out offers from several suitors. The latest development is that Sean Parker, best known as creator of Napster, is among a group of investors looking to purchase the music company. Parker is on board with a group led by billionaire Ron Burkle, who amassed enormous wealth mostly through […]
