Archive for April, 2011
Live Nation Bids On Warner Music Group
Live Nation is among the bidders for Warner Music Group the Wall Street Journal reports. The concert promoter is mainly interested in Warner’s recorded music division, not its publishing arm. Live Nation has been growing vigorously in recent years, purchasing Front Line artist management as well as Ticketmaster. The Warner sell-out saga has been going [...]
Memorial Scheduled For Mel McDaniel
A public memorial service for Grand Ole Opry star Mel McDaniel will be held Wed., April 13 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Grand Ole Opry House. McDaniel lost his battle with lung cancer on March 31 at his home in Hendersonville, Tenn. The 68-year-old had been a member of the Opry since 1986. [...]
Artist Action Wednesday (4/6)
Rogovin benefit, Lee Ann Womack, Montgomery Gentry, Jason Michael Carroll, Ty Stone, KY Music Hall of Fame, Lady Gaga, and golf tourney for Christmas 4 Kids.
Grammy Categories Restructured For 2012
Fewer trophies will be handed out at next year’s Grammy Awards, just one of several changes announced today (4/5) by The Recording Academy.
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
Craig Campbell Releases Debut Album
Craig Campbell’s self-titled debut album was released yesterday (4/5) and he is burning up the road playing shows and making promotional appearances. “Family Man,” the lead single from the project, has reached the Top 15 on the country radio charts. Keith Stegall produced the 11-track album, which includes nine songs co-written by Campbell. It is [...]
Alan Jackson Extends Deal With EMI Publishing
Alan Jackson and EMI Music Publishing have extended their relationship with a new global deal. The country superstar first signed with the publisher more than ten years ago.
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
DISClaimer Single Reviews (4/6/11)
[Subscriber-only] Our top tune this week might be from an unknown act to some of you kiddies. Yes, there was country music before Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift. Once upon a time, there was a very popular male duo. No, I’m not talking about Brooks & Dunn.
Signings: Ray Stevens and Songwriter Mike Ulvila
Songwriter Mike Ulvila has signed a publshing deal with Davis Music Group. Ulvila, also known for his work as a musician and producer, has had songs recorded by Kenny Rogers and Ronnie Milsap. “We’re thrilled to have Mike as part of our family here at Davis Music Group,” said GM Gator Michaels. “He’s an excellent [...]
Hats Across The Row Parade Raises Spirits
The inaugural Hats Across The Row parade graced the streets of Music Row this afternoon (4/5). Numerous antique cars and cool rides drove down 17th Ave. carrying supporters of the fundraising campaign for the Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation.
Category: Featured
Photo Collage
Shots of Alison Krauss, Dan Tyminski, Steve Cropper, Jeffrey Steele, Shane McAnally, and Ned McWherter
Randy Travis Records Star Duets For “Anniversary Celebration”
Country stalwart Randy Travis is planning a duets album to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his career. The Warner Bros. Records release, Anniversary Celebration, will include guests Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Don Henley, Alan Jackson, Jamey Johnson, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Kristin Chenoweth. Coming June [...]
Industry Ink Tuesday (4/5)
SESAC signs Nathan Bell • Mark Montgomery writing for Forbes.com • Black River hires Dawn Delvo • JKMusicwerks inks Eric Durrance
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Publishing
Steven Dale Jones Signs With Word Publishing
Word Music Publishing has signed hit songwriter Steven Dale Jones. The Grammy nominated/award winning writer is known for penning such hits as “One More Day” (Diamond Rio), “Ten Thousand Angels” (Mindy McCready), “He Gets That From Me” (Reba), and many more. Showing his diverse talent, Jones has had cuts from artists as wide-ranging as the [...]
Category: Featured, Publishing
Shelton Hosts ACM Shoot
Blake Shelton hosted the first ever NRA Country/ACM Celebrity Shoot on April 2 at Nellis Air Force Base as part of the Las Vegas Academy of Country Music Awards week celebration. The event consisted of a 13-station, 50-target competition for 19 teams of five shooters—each with a celebrity captain. Prizes were awarded to the [...]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
BMI Presents Annual Christian Awards
BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s most-performed songs on Christian radio and television during the annual Christian Music Awards, held last night (4/4) at the company’s Music Row offices in Nashville. Among the evening’s top honorees were Rodney Griffin, tobyMac, Needtobreathe’s Bo Rinehart, Scott Krippayne and Universal Music Publishing Group. Genre-jumping [...]
Category: Artist, Awards, Featured, Organizations, Publishing
Jayne Rogovin Benefit, Hats Across The Row Today
Plus benefit news from Kacey Jones and Jesse Goldberg, Joe Dee Messina at the Music Row Road Race, and Cumulus Nashville’s Radiothon
