Author Archive: Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has worked in the music business for more than a decade and is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Photos: Dave Bartholomew; Nashville Publishers Network
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Bartholomew recently stopped by BMI’s Music Row offices. The legendary songwriter, producer, musician, arranger and A&R man hooked up with Fats Domino and their collaborations sent shock waves from New Orleans, forever changing the soundscape of American music. Bartholomew wrote classics including “Ain’t That a Shame,” “I’m Walkin’” […]
Category: Featured, Organizations, Publishing
WMBA Week Celebrates New Non-Profit Status
The Nashville-based Women’s Music Business Association (WMBA) is hosting its inaugural WMBA week to celebrate its new non-profit status. Events, welcoming both men and women, are scheduled for August 22 –27. WMBA VP Penny Dionne believes the events will give members of the organization a chance to connect with friends and colleagues on Music Row, […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Hirings At Black Ink Publishing
Black Ink Music Publishing announced two new hirings today. Noah Dewey has re-joined the company as VP of Creative Services and Meghan Orga is on board as the Office Manager. Richard Orga has been at the helm of Black Ink for seven months. The boutique music publishing company is home to writers Matt Jenkins, Justin […]
Category: Featured, Publishing
UMG Videos Back on MTV.com
Universal Music Group is temporarily allowing MTV.com to stream music videos from its artists. The label group had recently forced MTV.com to remove the videos until a licensing agreement could be reached. According to AdAge.com, UMG came around, at least for the time being, so that fans can watch the videos and vote for MTV’s […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Financial/Legal, Label
George Richey Passes
MusicRow has confirmed George Richey, longtime husband of Tammy Wynette, passed away recently. According to Woodlawn Memorial Park, Richey has been laid to rest near Wynette in the Woodlawn Cross Mausoleum. Richey and Wynette wed in 1978; it was her fifth and longest marriage. Songwriter/producer Richey had been in her life for many years as […]
First Listen To Aldean’s Latest
Fans can now hear the first new music from Jason Aldean’s anticipated fall release. “My Kinda Party” is the lead single from his fourth studio album for Broken Bow Records and officially goes for adds Aug. 16. Aldean’s sponsor Country Financial is giving fans early access to the song on its The Road Trips and […]
Page Kelley Joins Milom Joyce Horsnell Crow
Milom Joyce Horsnell Crow PLC has welcomed attorney D. Page Kelley III to the firm. Kelley, a veteran music business attorney most recently with Baker & Kelley, brings his individual and corporate music clients to MJHC’s established entertainment, intellectual property, media and technology practice. He has joined Mike Milom, Robin Mitchell Joyce, Chris Horsnell, David […]
Category: Featured, Financial/Legal
Brigitte DeMeyer Signs with Green Hills Music
Americana artist/writer Brigitte DeMeyer has signed a publishing agreement with Nashville’s Green Hills Music Group. The soulful touring artist plays festivals worldwide and has opened shows for such headliners as Bob Dylan, Dan Fogelberg and Marc Cohn. The longtime San Francisco resident recently relocated with her family to Nashville, which she calls her “spiritual home.” […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
Web Videos Lead Up To Music Festival Special
Fans can get a glimpse of all the behind the scenes action from the 2010 CMA Music Festival on ABC.com and CMAfest.com before the three-hour special CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock premieres Wed. Sept. 1, 7 PM/CT on the ABC Television Network. Through September 1, ABC.com will launch over 20 online videos featuring CMA […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Shelton’s Second Six Pak Out Today
Blake Shelton’s second Six Pak album hits shelves today (8/10), fueled by its hit title track “All About Tonight” (No. 2 on MR’s Country Breakout Chart). It’s only been five months since the release of his first Six Pak; a product designed to attract fans with six tracks and price point that is lower than […]
Keith On Cover Of New “People Country”
The new issue of People Country is on newsstands, with Toby Keith grinning on the cover. Inside the star gives a tour of his 160-acre Oklahoma ranch Dream Walkin’ Farms. He and wife of 27 years, Tricia, have spent 12 years creating their dream home which includes an 8,900-sq.-ft. main house, stocked pond, eight-car two-story […]
