Archive for November, 2011
Country Sales: Six Weeks Remain
[Subscriber-only] It’s the day before Thanksgiving, so I’m going to be brief and promise this year not to wing it with the holiday puns [...]Category: Exclusive, Featured, Label, Sales/Marketing, Weekend
A Skaggs Family Christmas Comes To Nashville
Members of the Skaggs and White families will combine for an ensemble performance of bluegrass-inspired holiday favorites and originals backed by Jim Gray and the Nashville Session Players [...]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Touring
Photos: SOLID Turkey Bowl, Thompson Square on Santa Train
SOLID teamed up with 12 Music Row companies to collect nearly 2,700 pounds of nonperishable food for charity [...]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
DISClaimer Single Reviews (11/23/11)
[Subscriber-only] Hillbilly humor, philosophy in song, classic country, bopping pop and ballads with heart, this stack of platters had it all. [...]Scott Borchetta On CNBC Power Lunch
Big Machine Label Group Chieftain Scott Borchetta does an artful two-step as they ask him right at the top of the interview if he has plans to sell to Sony and for how much? “I talk to people all the time,” Borchetta smiles. “We’ve created a winning culture here…” Borchetta appeared as a guest on [...]
Apartment Complex Coming To The Row
Plans are in the works for a new apartment building at the corner of [...]
Category: Featured
Requiem For The Hold
[Subscriber-only] MusicRow spoke anonymously with high powered publisher/pluggers, producers and A&R execs, who graciously agreed to share their deep concerns over the hold’s present and future. [...]Category: Exclusive, Featured, Publishing, Weekend
American Country Awards To Honor Alabama
Landmark country group will be saluted and perform at the fan-voted show [...]
Americana Music Association Announces Board of Directors
The Americana Music Association announced new additions to its Board of Directors today [...]
Category: Featured, Organizations, Weekend
Lukey Bryan Wraps Successful CMT Tour
Luke Bryan wrapped his first major headlining tour over the weekend. CMT ON TOUR: Luke Bryan Tailgates & Tanlines performed in 22 cities [...]
Country’s Marketing Chess Board—Staying In The Game
[Subscriber-only] If country marketing is like a game of chess then imagine that the pieces you control are named Product Distribution, Publicity, Radio, Touring, Digital and Endorsements/Sponsorships. [...]Category: Artist, Exclusive, Featured, Sales/Marketing, Weekend
Industry Pics
Songwriters of the Year Party, Robert Earl Keen Makes Ryman Debut, Craig Campbell Speaks at MTSU [...]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Publishing
Lifenotes: Gary Lamb
Gary Lamb, son of music industry figure Charlie Lamb, has died [...]
Category: Featured
Guitarist Paul Yandell Passes
Master “fingerstyle” guitarist Paul Yandell, who was Chet Atkins’ bandleader for over 25 years, passed away Monday morning [...]
Gartner Study Predicts Strong Music Growth Online
Although the substantial loss in CD revenue appears unavoidable, the report focuses on the online sector which is, “Where the strategic focus needs to be.” [...]
Dierks Bentley Wraps Fall Tour, Plays The White House
Dierks Bentley wraps his fall tour, plays at the White House, and releases a customizable video [...]
