OTHER NEWS:
Canadian Country Music Week Names Future Host Cities
This year’s CCMA four-day event takes place in Hamilton, Ontario Sept. 9-12, 2011. The organization’s Sept. 12 TV Award show serves as the gathering’s finale. Country Music Week is one of the largest music events in Canada each year with a combination of activities for both community and industry attendees including showcase opportunities for newcomers, […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Marlee Scott Showcases New Material In Nashville
Bigride Records artist Marlee Scott showcased in front of a music industry crowd at Red Rooster on Demonbreun yesterday (7/12). At the private event, Scott gave attendees a sneak preview of the video for her current single “Beautiful Maybe,” which was directed by Wes Edwards. Scott followed that with a set of new songs including […]
LifeNews: Pete Huttlinger Benefit; Billy Lynn’s Brother
MusicRow’s thoughts are with musician Pete Huttlinger, publisher Billy Lynn, and their families.
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
Industry Salutes Easton Corbin’s Hot-Streak
Easton Corbin was feted at a lunchtime celebration today (7/13) at BMI’s Music Row offices. The Mercury Records artist is the only solo male in the last 17 years to have his first two singles reach the top of the radio charts.
Category: Artist, Exclusive, Featured, Label, Organizations, Publishing, Radio
Moore’s Outlaws and Aldean’s Dirt Road Lure Buyers
Jason Aldean continues to set the sales bar for the rest of the country class, pulling another 42k units down that dirt road this week pumping My Kinda Party to almost 1.5 million total units. Yeah, that’s some party and it doesn’t look like it will end soon.
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
Shepherd Cultivates Where Country Grows Release
Ashton Shepherd’s sophomore album Where Country Grows hit stores yesterday (7/12), and the young MCA singer/songwriter is making the media rounds to support it. The album’s title track and second single is currently going for adds at country radio.
Category: Artist, Featured, Radio, Sales/Marketing
Industry Ink Wednesday (7/13)
CMA ballot • Diesel Records • DDEX • Natalie Kilgore • Taillight TV • Belmont/NSAI • Publicity signings • Trisha Cunningham • Netflix
Category: Artist, Featured, Label, Organizations, Touring
Sony Taps RoyaltyShare
According to a report by Billboard’s Ed Christman, Sony Music Entertainment has retained San Diego-based Royalty Share to process mechanical and artist royalties. Involved in the agreement is the hiring by RoyaltyShare of 70 Sony employees who will continue to be based in Sony’s Lyndhurst, N.J. offices. The agreement also includes a gradual transition and shift […]
Category: Featured, Label, Publishing
Flamingos Flock To MusicRow
MusicRow staffers were greeted this morning by a flock of pink flamingos on the front lawn. As reported on Monday (7/11), organizers of the Music Row Ladies Golf Tournament, which benefits United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee, are promoting the fundraising event by placing pink flamingos in front of local businesses.
Category: Featured, Organizations
Hall of Fame Preps Chet Atkins Exhibit
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will pay tribute to one of country music’s most versatile and visionary artists, Chet Atkins with a new exhibit opening Friday, Aug. 12. Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player will run for 10 months and is made possible by the Gretsch Company with additional support by GAC. Highlights […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
