Archive for May, 2011
Lisa Matassa – Me Time
It Is What It Is recording artist Lisa Matassa presents her new country radio single, “Me Time.” Nine North Records has signed on for national promotion efforts, and the single goes for adds June 13. Matassa’s life is a comeback story, a fairytale that has yet to have its ending written. From a little girl [...]
Category: ProgrammerPlaylist
Jolene Mercer Passes
Texas music publicist Jolene Mercer died Saturday, May 28, following a long illness. She was noted for working with such artists as Chris LeDoux, Ricky Lynn Gregg, Janie Fricke, Asleep at the Wheel, Charley Pride, Neal McCoy, Josh Logan and Billy “Crash” Craddock. At various times during her career, she was also an event planner, [...]
Category: Featured
United Way Song Contest
United Way is hosting its second annual “LIVE UNITED Song Contest.” The organization is looking for songs about hope, teamwork, restoration, community impact and overcoming adversity. Up to ten finalists will perform their songs live at The Listening Room on June 21st for a panel of judges including: hit songwriter Cary Barlowe (Lady Antebellum, tobyMac, [...]
Category: Awards, Featured, Organizations
Sony/ATV Promotes Berschback, Inks Kristen Kelly
Sony/ATV has promoted Duff Berschback to Sr. VP, Legal Affairs and Business Development, Nashville and signed RCA artist Kristen Kelly to an exclusive publishing deal.
Category: Artist, Featured, Publishing
CMT Awards Crank Star Power; Sugarland Helps Heartland
Sugarland and Little Big Town Help Tornado Victims • CMT Awards Crank Up The Star Power
Post Holiday Highlights
Colleen Taylor Joins BMLG • Spalding Addresses SOURCE • Hall Of Fame Readies Atkins Exhibit • Jaron Fans Salute Armed Forces
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Artist Visits: Photo Spread
Zac Brown Band shoots video for “Knee Deep” • Paisley performs on GMA, celebrates 19th No. 1 • Bradley Gaskin visits Crook & Chase
CMA Awards Live On ABC Nov. 9
The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have announced that The 45th Annual CMA Awards will air live Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. “The CMA Awards recognizes the best in the format – that’s what makes this ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night’,” says CMA CEO Steve [...]
Benefits: Morgan, Atkins, Bowen
Craig Morgan’s 5th annual Charity Ride and Concert • Rodney Atkins headlines Music City Gives Back concert • Wade Bowen raises over $127k with concert and golf tournament
Artist Action (5/31/11)
Randy Montana performs at Jimmie Jam • Bill Anderson welcomes new grandchild • Matt Gary to perform at NASCAR race • The Roys on Somebody Cares telethon
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Amazon’s Gaga Loss Leader Losses
Fans and music industry observers were taken aback last week by Amazon.com’s offering of the new Lady Gaga album for a mere 99¢. On Monday (5/23), the stultifying crowd of traffic severely compromised the Amazon servers. So to prove it could, “ramp up” to meet any demand, the online retail giant offered the mega-sale again [...]
Category: Artist, Featured, Label, Sales/Marketing
Reba And Blake Raise $500,000 For Tornado Victims
Reba and Blake Shelton raised $500,000 for victims of recent tornadoes in Atoka County, OK during two sold-out Tornado Relief Concerts in Durant on May 25 and 26. Susie McEntire-Eaton and Kelly Clarkson made a surprise guest appearance at the May 26 relief show. The artists entertained for over two hours each night, opening with a [...]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Catalog Cast Picks A Song For Scotty McCreery
America got to hear newly crowned American Idol Scotty McCreery’s first single “I Love [...][Subscriber-only] Login/Subscribe
Category: Artist, Exclusive, Featured, Publishing
Billy Dean, Spokesperson for Naturipe Farms
Grammy Award-winning country artist Billy Dean has been chosen as celebrity spokesperson for Naturipe Farms. Dean is currently writing and recording songs for their promotional videos and appearing at retail events and media tours throughout the year. Dean’s “Earning our Place on Earth” and “A Seed” are featured on a five-song EP, sponsored by Naturipe. “I am so honored for this [...]
Otto Performs On StageIT
Everyone gets a front row seat at James Otto’s StageIt.com concert on June 2 @7p.m. CDT. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase virtual tickets to his CMA-Fest kick-off acoustic show which will be broadcast live from his home studio. Otto will give fans an exclusive sneak-peak of his brand new music that hasn’t even [...]
Seen And Signed
Songwriter Jason Mizelle recently signed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell. • • • The Nashville Country Club spoke with Sara Evans at her #1 Party for “A Little Bit Stronger” at Nashville’s Cabana Restaurant.
Category: Featured, Label, Organizations, Publishing
