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Friday Photos: On The Road, At The Beach
Troy Olsen Visits CMT EMI Records Nashville flagship artist Troy Olsen recently stopped by the downtown Nashville offices of CMT to meet the staff and perform a few songs including his current single “Summer Thing.” • • • Mark Chesnutt’s Country Vibe Saguaro Road Records artist Mark Chesnutt recently stopped by The Stage on Lower […]
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SAE Scholarship Honors Flood Victim
SAE Institute Nashville and the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus announced today that Nebraska native Alexander Eiberhardt is the winner of their inaugural scholarship to honor the memory of former SAE Institute student, Dan Brown. The aspiring musician and engineer student was tragically killed this year in the Nashville floods. In his name, the two […]
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NSAI Readies Annual SongPosium
The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)’s SongPosium Week is set to educate, elevate and celebrate songwriters from Monday, September 20 through Saturday, September 25. Kicking off the week is the World’s Largest #1 Party at NSAI (1710 Roy Acuff Place) on Monday, September 20 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. Industry professionals and SongPosium attendees are invited […]
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Steve Moore Named CMA CEO
The CMA Board of Directors has named industry veteran Steve Moore as CMA’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Moore, who will now step down from his post as Chairman of the Board, has been the interim leader of the Association since January. According to the CMA, Moore possesses the diverse qualities and experience necessary to […]
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IBMA Awards Nominees Announced
IBMA has announced the nominees for the 21st annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the Ryman Auditorium. The 2010 IBMA Award Show celebrates the strength and popularity of the genre both inside the bluegrass world and beyond, as the nominees reach out to new audiences with new music and […]
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Canadian Country Org Gets New Exec
The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) has named Don Green Executive Director of the Association. Green starts at the CCMA on Monday, August 23 and will be onsite at Country Music Week Edmonton, September 8-12. Current interim Executive Director, Sheila Hamilton will remain on staff through the Fall to ensure a flawless transition. Green is […]
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CMA Noms To Be Revealed Over 2 Days
Final nominees for The 44th Annual CMA Awards will be announced over two mornings, on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. On Wednesday, Sept. 1, Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert will announce the final nominees in five CMA Awards categories live from the Good Morning America studios in New York City on ABC. The announcement will […]
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Warner Adds Niederhauser; CRS Liner Registration Open
Mark Niederhauser will join the Warner Music Nashville promotion team as Southwest Regional Promotion Manager starting September 7. He will report directly to Vice President of Promotions Bob Reeves. Warner Music Nashville is home to Atlantic Records, Warner Bros. Records and Word Label Group. Niederhauser can be reached after September 7 at Mark.Niederhauser@wmg.com. ••••••••••••• Following […]
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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’” […]
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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, […]
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Lionel Richie To “All For The Hall” Fundraiser
Superstar Lionel Richie will perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s All for the Hall Los Angeles fundraiser on Thursday, September 23, at Club Nokia, Museum officials announced today (8/13). The event, which will follow a “guitar pull” format, will feature performances by Country Music Hall of Fame members Emmylou Harris and Kris […]
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