Publicists—Hardest Working & Most Undervalued?

Part One

Publicists are among the hardest-working people in the music industry. But to hear them tell it, they’re also the most undervalued and underpaid, are routinely saddled with blame when things go wrong, and must constantly battle label bosses, artist...

Flicka’s Opening Weekend

Sarah Gilbert – 10/24/2006

Flicka, starring Tim McGraw, opened in fifth place at the box office last weekend. The 20th Century Fox release earned $7.70 million. It had stiff competition, including The Prestige which opened at No. 1, earning $14.80 million during its first three days.

Keith Anderson Goes Gold

Sarah Gilbert – 10/24/2006

Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll, the Arista Nashville debut by Keith Anderson, has been certified gold by the RIAA. The album spawned Top 10 hits "Pickin' Wildflowers" and "Every Time I Hear Your Name" as well as the current single, "Podunk." Anderson co-wrote each of the album’s 11 tracks, ten of which were produced by Jeffrey Steele with the title track being produced by John Rich. His hometown Miami, Oklahoma will celebrate Keith Anderson Day in mid-November.

Sugarland Show Sets Stage For CMA Awards, New Album

Sarah Gilbert – 10/24/2006

Sugarland will give a free public performance in downtown Nashville on Nov. 6 to celebrate the next day’s release of their sophomore album Enjoy The Ride and that evening’s CMA Awards. The show on The Chevy Stage outside the Gaylord Entertainment Center at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Ave. will air on ABC’s Good Morning America. Special guests Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi will join Sugarland that morning and that night, as the groups vie for a trophy in the Musical Event of the Year category for their collaboration on "Who Says You Can't Go Home." Good Morning America airs from 7-9 a.m. and The 40th Annual CMA Awards will air later that night, 7-10 p.m., both on ABC.

Bobby Karl Works The Room—Chapter 233

2006 ASCAP Awards

Adding up the awards, the performances, the celebrity surprises, the food, the dancing, the costumes and the venues, ASCAP threw one fabulous party Monday evening (10/23).

In between honoring Sony-ATV as Publisher of the Year, John Rich as writer...

Messina And Adkins At World Series

Trace Adkins and Jo Dee Messina plan to perform at game three of the 2006 World Series today (10/24) at the Busch Memorial Stadium in St. Louis, MO. Adkins will perform the U.S. national anthem...

Marty Raybon at Walk for Alzheimers

Michelle – 10/24/2006

Marty Raybon plans to perform his upcoming single “Who Are You” at the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk at Centennial Park on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m.

Sugarland On Webisode Series

Michelle – 10/24/2006

Sugarland will be featured on a four part Webisode series available on-demand on over 188 Clear Channel radio station websites. The Webisodes offer an inside look at life on the road and the recording of Enjoy the Ride, in stores on Nov. 7.

Correction on 2nd Annual Cook’s UMC Benefit

Correction: Regarding the 2nd Annual Cook's United Methodist Church Benefit Concert Oct. 25 in Mt. Juliet, TN, Bill Anderson was incorrectly listed in the press release as part of the 2006 talent lineup. Anderson appeared...

Trent Performs at Bridge Re-Opening

Michelle – 10/24/2006

To help celebrate the re-opening of the Demonbreun Street viaduct, Trent Tomlinson plans to perform a concert tomorrow (10/25) as part of the “Spanning The Gulch” event. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. on the Demonbreun Street bridge and is free and open to the public.