Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Doug Morris Named Sony Chief
Doug Morris, one of the most influential executives in the global music industry, has officially exited his post as Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group to join Sony Music Entertainment in the same role. He will be in office at Sony effective July 1, 2011.
Joanna Smith Revisits Tootsie’s Where She Got Her Start
Columbia Nashville’s Joanna Smith returned to her old stomping grounds recently. The rising star stopped in to perform at downtown Nashville’s famed Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, the stage where she got her start in Music City.
[Updated w/ Eldredge arrangements] Lifenotes/Benefit News
Lifenotes—Terry Eldredge’s mother • Lifenotes—Victoria Contreras • Birdhouse Thing for W.O. Smith Music School • SOLID’s Bowling Showdown • John Jarrard memorial benefit
Photo Special: Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees
The Country Music Association announced yesterday (3/1) that Bobby Braddock, Reba McEntire, and Jean Shepard will become the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame.
Category: Artist, Awards, Featured, Organizations
CRB Names Radio Promotion Award Winners
Read about these radio station listener promotions that boosted social media activity, pleased ad clients, and helped charity.
Dale Turner Teams With Skyville Records
Executive Dale Turner has joined Skyville Records as National Director, Radio Marketing and Promotion. This re-teams Turner with Skyville Pres. Kevin Herring, the two previously worked together at Lyric Street. Turner brings to the table experience in both radio and promotion. For 14 years he served at RCA Label Group, ending as VP Promotion. In […]
Bidders Eye Warner Music
Warner Music has received more than 10 bids from entities interested in buying all or part of the company, Bloomberg reports.
Category: Featured, Label, Publishing
Underwood, Songwriters Cheer Charttopper
BMI recently toasted the creative team behind Carrie Underwood’s #1 hit “Undo It” at an intimate luncheon in Nashville.
Tuesday News
Deborah Allen signs with Delta Rock Records • AFM hosts musicians panel • Georgia Middleman’s father passes • Dennis Entertainment moves • Nashville Opera auditions
Category: Artist, Featured, Label, Organizations
Country Music Hall of Fame Names New Class
Reba McEntire, Bobby Braddock, and Jean Shepard will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Category: Artist, Awards, Featured, Organizations
CRS Preview: Schedule Highlights
Country Radio Seminar officially opens Wednesday, March 2, in downtown Nashville, but related events are getting started even earlier. CRS 2011 runs March 2-4 at the Nashville Convention Center. Here’s a quick look at the week’s itinerary: Tuesday, March 1 MusicRow’s invitation-only CRS Meet & Greet and Country Breakout Awards, featuring performances by Colt Ford […]
Category: Featured, Organizations, Radio
