Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Three Nashvillians Among “Idol” Finalists
Nashvillians Ashthon Jones, Kendra Chantelle and Paul McDonald made it to the top 24 on the current season of American Idol. The first group of finalists were revealed last week on the Fox show. All three contestants have been trying to make it in the music business. McDonald sings in his band The Grand Magnolias, […]
Lambert Cancels Dates Due To Illness
Miranda Lambert‘s tour kicked off on a high note earlier this month with two sold-out shows, but the outing hit a snag when she was forced to cancel the upcoming Australian leg. She announced cancellation of her tour dates Down Under this morning (2/28) on her official website. The singer is suffering from a respiratory […]
“Idol” Adds Online Voting Via Facebook
When the polls open for the current season of Fox’s “American Idol” on March 1, fans will be able to vote online for the first time.
Category: Featured
[Updated] UMGN Media Dept. Transitions—Williams, Stuve Exit
[Updated 2/24, 4:15PM] Amber Williams has also exited the UMG Nashville media team.
Arista Promo Team Aligns Under Tyson, Sigler; Hires Dokke
Arista Nashville is announcing a reworked promotion team in time for next week’s Country Radio Seminar.
Awards Dates: BMI Christian, Leadership Music
>>The BMI Christian Music Awards will be presented Monday, April 4 at the performing rights organization’s Music Row offices. The annual invitation-only event will salute the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most performed Christian and gospel songs on U.S. Christian radio. Hosted by Jody Williams, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, along with Dir., Writer/Publisher […]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations, Publishing
Rodney Atkins Teams With Tractor Co.
Rodney Atkins, hot on the tails of his recent hit “Farmer’s Daughter,” has secured a partnership with Massey Ferguson tractors. In 2011, Massey Ferguson will be the “official tractor” of Rodney Atkins. Throughout the year, the singer will be involved in activities ranging from national advertising to dealer tie-ins, social media campaigns, contests and national […]
Fab Photos Wednesday
Jessie Schmidt on CMA Board, Rivers Rutherford at Belmont, Brad Paisley At Daytona
Artist Action: Rascal Flatts Get Bieber Fever
News from Eric Church, Tim McGraw, Gloriana, Keith Urban, Kellie Pickler, Jerrod Niemann, Blake Shelton, Toby Keith and Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman.
Two-Screen Viewing Enhances TV Experience
How many nights a week do you sit in front of the TV with a mobile device in your hand or a notebook computer in your lap? Well, marketers are on to you—and they’ve named it “two-screen viewing.” A new study by Deloitte’s media and entertainment group shows that three-quarters of television viewers are also […]
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
Brantley Gilbert Signs With Valory
The Valory Music Co. has signed country rocker Brantley Gilbert. His first single for the label will impact radio in April with an album to follow later in the year. With two albums to his credit, Gilbert has been building a career through previous label home Average Joe’s Entertainment. His most recent release, Halfway to […]
