Category: Artist
People Magazine Checks Out Country’s Hottest Men
The new issue of People Country salutes Country’s Hottest Men, with Keith Urban gracing the cover as “Country’s Hottest Guy.” Other Nashville faves making the magazine’s pages are “Hottest Groom-to-Be” Blake Shelton, “Hottest Dad” Josh Turner, “Hottest Makeover” Chris Young and “Hottest Newcomers” Frankie Ballard, Walker Hayes, Brett Eldredge, and Brantley Gilbert. Elsewhere the issue […]
Craig Morgan Signs w/ Black River
Craig Morgan has signed with Black River Entertainment, whose artist roster also includes Jeff Bates, Sarah Darling and Due West. Morgan is planning to release a new album later this year. Since first breaking into the charts in 2000, Morgan’s hits include “Almost Home,” “Every Friday Afternoon,” “Red Neck Yacht Club” and “International Harvester.” In […]
Friday Factoids
Kerry Hansen • Corey Crowder • Sarah Cates
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Vegas Goes Country For Sunday’s ACM Awards
It’s the week Vegas Goes Country, with tons of events surrounding Sunday night’s (4/3) ACM Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. For a recap of the nominees, click here. The fan-voted Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year categories will be chosen by text voting powered by the RAM Truck Brand […]
Lawrence Music Group Signs Rick Huckaby
Tracy Lawrence signs Rick Huckaby • Sarah Darling scores simultaneous hits • New Curb artist Dylan Robinson
Tin Pan South In Full Swing
The Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival kicked off Tuesday night (3/29) in Nashville. Over 120 songwriters took the stage at nine local venues over the first two nights.
Shaw Produces Debut From Newswoman Robin Meade
Victoria Shaw helmed production for a new pop/country album by CNN HLN anchor Robin Meade. The singer debuted songs from the project on Monday night (3/28) at New York City’s legendary Birdland club. Shaw, who also produced Lady Antebellum’s debut album, joined Meade onstage for the event, bringing along fellow Nashville tunesmith Gary Burr. For […]
Garth Brooks Salutes Late Journalist Rineke Van Beek
Longtime Dutch country music journalist Rineke Van Beek passed away last month following a lengthy battle with cancer. During her 30-year career, she worked for Country Gazette in Holland, which was the recipient of the CMA’s award for international journalism. Following the closure of Country Gazette, Van Beek worked with Nashville FM. Among the many fans of […]
Swift’s Worldwide Sales Pass 20 Million
Taylor Swift’s worldwide album sales total has passed the 20 million mark. This includes her three Big Machine Records studio albums, plus a holiday collection and a Walmart exclusive. In addition, Swift has sold over 33 million paid song downloads, making her the top-selling digital artist in history. Next the star heads to Sunday night’s […]
Category: Artist, Awards, Featured, Label, Sales/Marketing
Lori McKenna Shares New Music In Nashville
Lori McKenna debuted music from her latest album Lorraine in Nashville this week. The Massachusetts based songwriter has been in Music City for a listening party, and Tin Pan South performance.
The Consortium Inks Billy Joe Walker, Jr.
Renowned producer, musician, artist and songwriter Billy Joe Walker, Jr. has signed with The Consortium Group for exclusive worldwide representation. He is currently working on projects with singer/songwriters Shelley Skidmore and Drew Smith as well as composer Mike Post.
