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Inman Joins Sony Music Nashville

• April 21, 2011 •
Inman Joins Sony Music Nashville

Sony Music Nashville has announced the addition of Ann Inman to the company as Manager, Media. She started her new role today (4/21), and is reporting to label VP, Media & Corporate Communications Allen Brown. “It is such a privilege to welcome Ann to our company,” says Brown. “Her solid business ethic, experience and charisma [...]

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McGhee Aligns With 1 Degree Sports Mgmt

• April 21, 2011 •
McGhee Aligns With 1 Degree Sports Mgmt

McGhee Entertainment has aligned with Alan Bullington’s 1 Degree Sports Management, whose roster includes NBA player Rajon Rondo, PGA Tour golfer Kenny Perry and many others. The two companies are located at 21 Music Sq. W. in Nashville. Doc McGhee, CEO of McGhee Entertainment comments, “Managing any celebrity’s career, whether the client is an artist [...]

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Francesca Battistelli Named Dove Awards Artist of the Year

• April 21, 2011 •
Francesca Batt

Francesca Battistelli took top honors at last night’s (4/20) GMA Dove Awards where she was named Artist of the Year. Other multi-award winners included Chris August, Jason Crabb and Point of Grace.

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Tornado Destroys Malaco Records

• April 20, 2011 •
Tornado Destroys Malaco Records

Last week’s tornadoes in Mississippi left much of the Malaco Records complex in ruins in Jackson.
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Ticketmaster To Try Dynamic Pricing

• April 20, 2011 •
Ticketmaster To Try Dynamic Pricing

Ticketmaster will introduce dynamic ticket pricing this year, which will change the cost based on consumer demand. The company has partnered with MarketShare to develop a suite of tools to help clients adjust prices before and after the on-sale date.

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Nashville Film Festival Breaks Records, Names Winners

• April 20, 2011 •
Marshall Curry's If A Tree Falls won the Documentary Channel Grand Prize at the 2011 NaFF.

With more films yet to be viewed today (4/20) and tomorrow (4/21), the 2011 Nashville Film Festival has already broken its previous records for attendance and number of tickets sold. The event kicked off last Thursday (4/14) and wraps tomorrow night with the Closing Night Party at Mercy Lounge.

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“Paper Airplane” Glides To No. 1

• April 20, 2011 •
“Paper Airplane” Glides To No. 1

Paper Airplane, the latest from Alison Krauss and Union Station, glided into the No. 1 spot on both the Country and Bluegrass album charts moving 83,000 units in its debut week [Nielsen Soundscan]. Meanwhile, the Country Strong soundtrack got a boost from the movie’s DVD/home rental release.
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GMA Dove Awards Tonight In Atlanta

• April 20, 2011 •
Jason Ingram, pictured at the 2011 SESAC Christian Music Awards where he was named Songwriter of the Year.

The GMA Dove Awards will be handed out tonight (4/20) in Atlanta, as the show moves from its longtime Nashville home for the first time. Thanks to the new location, organizers are reporting a 60% boost in ticket sales versus the same time last year. Jason Ingram is the leading nominee heading into the ceremony [...]

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CMT Award Nominations Coming Wednesday

• April 20, 2011 •
CMT Award Nominations Coming Wednesday

CMT’s Evan Farmer will present the nominees for the 2011 CMT Music Awards live on the Today show Wed., April 27, airing at 9:00 am CST. Farmer will appear with hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. The Band Perry will also be on hand during the nomination announcements to perform “You Lie.” This is the [...]

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Lisa Manning Joins WSM-FM

• April 20, 2011 •
Lisa Manning Joins WSM-FM

Longtime radio host Lisa Manning is joining the 95.5 FM WSM team, handling afternoons. She will be in the chair next week. Locally Manning has worked at WGFX, WKDF, WSIX and WSM-AM. The station cluster also welcomes Megan Good to the Cumulus Nashville team. She will be acting as Promotion Director for 95.5 FM WSM, [...]

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Sugarland Sells Out Nashville Arena, Debuts Video

• April 20, 2011 •
Sugarland Sells Out Nashville Arena, Debuts Video

Sugarland played a sold-out show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Saturday night (4/16), drawing a crowd of 14,000 fans for their first headlining gig in Music City. And this week the duo offers a new video for single “Tonight.”

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DISClaimer Single Reviews (4/20/11)

• April 20, 2011 •
Vince Gill

We have a nice mix of newcomers and established stars this week. The three contenders for the DisCovery Award are Hunter Hayes, Russell Hitchcock and Jim Quick.
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