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.
Producer and Songwriter Larry Butler Passes
Award-winning producer, songwriter, and musician Larry Butler passed away in his sleep yesterday (Jan. 19) at home in Pensacola, Florida [...]
Artist Updates (1/20/12)
Craig Morgan • Craig Campbell • Clay Walker • Steel Magnolia
Hayes to Visit GMA, Launch Virtual Mixing Board
Warner Music Nashville’s resident multi-instrumental wiz Hunter Hayes will make his Good Morning America debut Monday [...]
Brad Paisley to Play Wrigley Field
Brad Paisley is planning a big 2012 on the road with his fans, following the announcement today [...]
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
At some point in a romantic relationship, the partners have to make a bold declaration of commitment or move on [...]
Weekly Chart Report (1/20/12)
Following a small shakeup at the top of the CountryBreakout Chart, there’s a new No. 1 song [...]
Folds, Civil Wars Join Ballet Ball Fundraiser
The Nashville Ballet announced that its annual fundraising gala will feature musical performances from singer/songwriter Ben Folds and breakout duo The Civil Wars [...]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Sonia Leigh Joins Church and Kracker Tours
Southern Ground Artists’ Sonia Leigh has been praised by some of country’s biggest names, and will soon be reaching new audiences in 2012 [...]
Video News (1/19/12)
Eli Young Band • Alan Jackson • Josh Kelley • The Roys
Artist Photos (1/18/12)
Wade Bowen and Vince Gill • Rodney Carrington gets a surprise • The McClymonts visit “Border Crossings”
Randy Travis Aligns With New Team Members
2011 marked the 25th year of Randy Travis’ storied career, and he’s beginning 2012 with new management and publicity teams [...]
Photo: Keb Mo Joins Forces With Second Harvest
Grammy winning artist Keb Mo hosted a special volunteer shift at Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville last Thursday [...]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
Avenue Bank Expands Team
Avenue Bank Chairman and CEO Ronald L. Samuels has announced a round of hirings, as well as a promotion in the company’s Nashville offices [...]
Category: Featured, Financial/Legal
Heavy Metal: Lady Antebellum
Lady Antebellum will have to clear some space on their already full award shelves, as their No. 1 single “Just A Kiss” has earned [...]
Category: Artist, Featured, Sales/Marketing
Recording Academy News: Grammy Foundation, MusiCares
14th Annual Grammy Foundation Music Preservation Project • MusiCares 2012 Person of the Year
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations
