Category: Organizations
AIMP Sets Sights On Music City
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is looking to establish a Nashville chapter to join its Los Angeles and New York memberships. The non-profit organization, formed in 1977 is dedicated to providing education and information to its members on current topics, trends and practices in the music publishing industry. To help introduce the organization […]
Category: Featured, Organizations, Publishing
Songwriter Series Sells Out New York’s Joe’s Pub
The CMA Songwriters Series returned to New York City’s Joe’s Pub on May 11 for yet another sold out show. The popular series, in it’s seventh year, features many of Nashville’s best tunesmiths in an intimate, acoustic setting. Hanging out backstage prior to their performance were: Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson, Dean Dillon, Steve Wariner, Craig […]
Category: Organizations, Touring
Chambers Wins ISC Grand Prize
Australian native Kasey Chambers has been awarded the 2010 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Grand Prize for her song “Beautiful Mess” entered in the Folk/Singer-songwriter category. Chambers also won first place in the Americana Category for “Devil On Your Back” and Second Place in the Performance Category for “Little Bird.” Chambers wins $25,000 in cash and […]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
Laura Heatherly Promoted To CEO of TJ Martell Foundation
Laura Heatherly, Executive Director of the T.J. Martell Foundation Southern Region, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the nationwide organization. Heatherly, who has been with the Martell Foundation for over seven years, has a background that includes twenty-five years of experience in non-profit fundraising. “We are very fortunate to have someone from within our […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Caroline Davis Joins Watkins College
Caroline Davis has joined Watkins College of Art, Design & Film as Director of External Relations and Assistant Director of Development. In her new role she will handle the school’s communications and media relations as well as contributing to special event, fundraising and alumni services efforts. Davis’ previous experience includes stints with Performing Songwriter magazine, […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
AMA Visits Big Apple For Announcement
The Americana Music Association will present this year’s Honors & Awards Nominee announcement at an invitation only media event in New York City on May 23rd. The nominees are usually announced in Nashville, but according to AMA Executive Director Jed Hilly, “With all the critical acclaim that we have garnered in recent years, we felt […]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass Prepares For Launch
Bluegrass aficionados looking to hone their pickin’ chops should take note. Aspiring and established players will now have a chance to learn fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass and guitar online from the pros with the launch of the Academy of Bluegrass. The Artistworks Academy of Bluegrass will consist of the following instructional schools: Banjo with Tony […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
ANR Signs Morgan; Whitley Releases Single
ANR Records CEO Rick Stevens (Artist Network Records) announces the signing of country music star, Lorrie Morgan. “We are thrilled to add Lorrie to our roster and look forward to doing many projects with her,” he said. Lorrie Morgan has had fourteen top-ten hits, twelve albums and four female vocalist of the year awards. Her […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Radio
Awards: Songwriters And CMT
ASCAP Celebrates “Don’t You Wanna Stay”; SESAC New York Music Awards; CMT receives Mayor’s Award for Outstanding School Partner
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
Dunn Signs on For Canadian Award Show
The Canadian Country Music Awards will air Sept. 12 on Canada’s CBC TV network. The prestigious awards cap the CCMA’s annual Country Music Week festivities slated this year to emanates from Hamilton, Ontario Sept. 9-12. Performers announced for the upcoming show include Canadian artists George Canyon, Terri Clark, Doc Walker and Emerson Drive plus international […]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
Grammy Block Party Pics
The 13th Annual Nashville Chapter GRAMMY Block Party was held Tuesday night (5/10) at Owen Bradley Park on Music Row. The diverse talent line-up – all members of the Nashville Chapter – entertained a big crowd with jazz, country, contemporary Christian, bluegrass and Americana tunes. Performers included Laura Bell Bundy, The Civil Wars, Denny Jiosa, […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
