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.
Artist Updates (5/4/12)
News updates from Darryl Worley, Dwight Yoakam, Joe Nichols, Joanna Smith, Rose Falcon, The Dirt Drifters, and more [...]
CountryBreakout No. 1 Song
It’s well established that sound and memory are tied together [...]
Weekly Chart Report (5/4/12)
Radio contact info updates, and a new CountryBreakout No. 1 song [...]
Gonzales and Dorman Launch Triple Crown
Former Nine North Records regional promotion staffers Doc Gonzales and Jim Dorman have announced the launch of Triple Crown Promotions Company [...]
MTSU Students Win National Competition
Three Middle Tennessee State University students have claimed the grand prize for the eighth annual “Fantastic Scholastic Recording Competition” sponsored by Shure Inc. [...]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Topspin and TuneCore Join Forces
TuneCore and Topspin have announced plans to integrate and offer full services under one umbrella [...]
Category: Artist, Featured, Sales/Marketing
Miller Elevated At Borman Entertainment
Gary Borman has announced that Daniel Miller has been named Vice President of Artist Management [...]
No. 1 Party: Dierks Bentley’s “Home”
ASCAP and BMI recently celebrated the creative teams behind Dierks Bentley’s chart-topping song “Home” [...]
Artist Updates (5/1/12)
Upcoming appearances by Lee Brice, Steve Holy, Lady Antebellum, Thompson Square, and more • New singles from Jaida Dreyer and Randy Houser • The Roys host a new TV show
CMA Institutes New Autograph Procedures for Music Fest
The new autograph system will offer a drawing with online sign up, that will send notifications in advance of Music Fest [...]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Nine North Announces Promotion Staff Updates
Nine North/Turnpike Music’s Larry Pareigis and Tom Moran have announced a round of promotions and additions to the company’s staff [...]
2012-2013 CRS Agenda Committee Announced
11 new members have been added this year [...]
Category: Featured, Organizations, Radio
Sheryl Crow Finishes St. Jude Country Music Half Marathon
Over 30,000 runners turned out for the 2012 St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Presented by Nissan on Saturday (4/28), including St. Jude Music Gives first ambassador Sheryl Crow [...]
Category: Featured, Organizations
Industry Pics (4/30/12)
T.J. Martell’s 13th Annual Eco-Energy Best Cellars Dinner • CMA Membership Mixer and Open House • ASCAP and YEP host songwriter discussion
Category: Featured, Organizations
American Idol Tour Includes Nashville Stop
The American Idol Live! tour, presented by Chips Ahoy! and Ritz, will return to US cities this summer to showcase the Top 10 finalists from Season 11.
Underwood Reveals Release Week Plans
Carrie Underwood’s fourth studio album Blown Away (19 Recordings/Arista Nashville) hits stores on Tuesday (5/1) and the superstar is gearing up [...]



























