Category: Label
Around The Web
Online buzz about Doug Morris, Twitter, Gaylord, and Warner.
Sony Announces Realignment
Last night (2/8) Sony Music Nashville announced a realignment of its staff. This story is being updated as it develops.
EMI Records Nashville Signing; Neal McCoy Goes Rogue
EMI Records Nashville has signed singer/songwriter Eric Paslay to its roster. The Texas native has been busy writing songs and recording his debut album. The first single is expected to hit radio later this year. • • • • • Neal McCoy has inked a deal with Rogue Music Group for management representation. The company is […]
Chris Young Celebrates 3 Consecutive No. 1s
Three times the charm for Chris Young celebrating his third consecutive No. 1 single. “Voices” from his sophomore CD, The Man I Want To Be has reached the summit a.k.a. chart heaven. Three-in-a-row is pretty sweet, but in this case it was the second go round for “Voices” which was originally released in 2008 and peaked […]
Lifenotes: Don Butler [updated]
[Update] Visitation will be held Sunday, February 6th from 1-4pm at Brentwood United Methodist Church in the Narthex; a private ceremony will be held for family. Donald W. Butler, Sr., a founder of the Gospel Music Association and longtime Christian music businessman, has died. He was 80 and had been battling a lengthy illness. In […]
Category: Featured, Label, Organizations
Luna Chica Starts 2011 With Momentum
Luna Chica Records International is looking ahead with new signings, a new international division, and multi-channel digital success. The label’s internet-driven business model launched in May 2010 and signaled what GM/Dir. of A&R Brenda Cline calls a “re-birth.” “We are very proud of the level of talent that we have delivered to radio and the […]
Category: Featured, Label, Sales/Marketing
Luke Bryan Set For Capitol CRS Luncheon
Luke Bryan will perform at the Capitol Records Nashville luncheon at CRS 2011. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 4, from noon – 1:50 p.m. in the CMA Performance Hall inside the Nashville Convention Center. Capitol Records Nashville President/CEO Mike Dungan says, “Luke delivers one of the best live performances in Country music. We are […]
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Faxon’s Note To EMI Staff
Last week’s sudden takeover of EMI by lien holder Citigroup shocked industry analysts who were not expecting any ownership changes until late March. MusicRow has obtained a copy of a letter from EMI head Roger Faxon that was sent to all EMI employees. Faxon, spins the development as a “good thing – for EMI, for […]
Musical Chairs
New gigs for Megan Knutson, Emilee Warner, and Wayne Leeloy
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Citigroup Acquires EMI
EMI Group has been taken over by Citigroup, the bank who financed Terra Firma’s 2007 purchase of the music company for £4 billion. The bank seized 100% of the share capital and reduced EMI’s debt by 65% from £3.4 billion to £1.2 billion. Following this development, EMI has more than £300 million cash available. Last […]
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CRS News: UMG Luncheon, Digital Rodeo Party
UMG Nashville announces luncheon line-up. Digital Rodeo party to close seminar.
Category: Featured, Label, Organizations, Radio
