Author Archive: Jon Freeman
Jon Freeman is the Managing Editor for Music Row. He oversees the company's web-based content, contributes feature stories and news posts, and facilitates the creation of the weekly CountryBreakout Chart. He joined the company in 2005.
White Prepares Solo Album, Schedules Ryman Dates
How does Jack White find the time? Nashville’s own resident rock star is a busy man in the extreme [...]
Brightwell Joins Diane Richey Promotions
Diane Richey Promotions has announced the addition of Beth Brightwell to the promotion staff [...]
Artist Updates (3/21/12)
Eric Church • Jake Owen • Lady Antebellum • Matt Kennon • Gloriana’s Tom Gossin • JB and the Moonshine Band
“The Voice” Contestant Invited to Join Shelton’s Tour
Country artist Gwen Sebastian’s journey on NBC’s “The Voice” has come to an end, but her career has since taken a very exciting turn [...]
Lady Antebellum to Open For Springsteen in London
Lady Antebellum will get a lesson from the Boss when they open for Bruce Springsteen [...]
“Today Show” Goes Country All Week
It’s country week on the Today Show and a selection of Nashville’s stars are filling in [...]
Frasher Opens Gunslinger Entertainment With First Client
Former BNA Records VP Promotion Bryan Frasher has announced the launch of Gunslinger Entertainment, LLC, a music entertainment and management company [...]
Digitalmusic.org Brings Music Start Up Academy to Nashville
Digitalmusic.org, the home of NARM’s digital initiatives, will present several educational sessions from its Music Start Up Academy in Nashville [...]
Category: Featured, Organizations
The 1861 Project Offers Companion Concert and Documentary
Nashville’s ambitious The 1861 Project has unveiled its second phase, a companion concert and documentary [...]
Topspin and MTV Networks Partner For New Initiative
Nashville-based Topspin has announced a partnership to connect its direct-to-fan platform to the users [...]
Category: Artist, Featured, Sales/Marketing
Inaugural Rising Women on the Row Event Celebrates Business Leaders
MusicRow’s inaugural Rising Women on the Row event, sponsored by City National Bank and held earlier today (March 16) at Maggiano’s Little Italy [...]
Southern Ground Releasing Free Compilation
Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Artists record label is serving up something special for music fans on Record Store Day 2012 [...]
Category: Artist, Featured, Label, Sales/Marketing
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
Ahh, young love. Remember what that’s like? The nervousness, the anxiety, the way everything just feels heavy like it’s the end of the world? [...]
Weekly Chart Report (3/16/2012)
The chart game is an intricate dance of planning and strategy, which hopefully pays off if you’ve hit all your marks [...]
Owen’s “Alone With You” Certified Gold
Song hits No. 4 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart, and the video has nearly 2 million views on VEVO.
Category: Artist, Featured, Sales/Marketing
