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Atlantic Records and Big Yellow Dog Music Unite for Exclusive Partnership
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018 Atlantic Records and independent music publishing and artist development company Big Yellow Dog Music have joined forces in an exclusive label partnership. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Big Yellow Dog was founded by Co-owner/CEO Carla Wallace and Co-owner Kerry O'Neil. Over the past two decades, th...
Pepsi And Dierks Bentley Celebrate Summer And Country Music With New Partnership And Music Experiences
by Macon Prickett - May 21, 2018 To celebrate the launch of the Pepsi Generations summer music campaign, Pepsi is excited to debut its all-new 'This Is the Pepsi' commercial featuring award-winning singer/songwriter, Dierks Bentley. As the latest celebrity to join the Pepsi family, Bentley is teaming up with the brand as part of th...
CMA Fest Announces XFinity Fan Fair Featuring Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan & More
by Macon Prickett - May 17, 2018 Xfinity Fan Fair X, CMA Fest's Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience where fans get up close and personal with their favorite artists, returns to Music City Center daily Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10(9:30 AM-5:00 PM). One of the biggest draws is the Artist of the Day session, which spotli...
TODAY & Citi Announce Lineup For 23rd Summer Concert Series
by Tori Hartshorn - May 04, 2018 TODAY is once again the ultimate morning music destination this summer with the industry's hottest names taking over the plaza. Grammy Award winning artist Meghan Trainor kicks off the "Citi Concert Series on TODAY" on Tuesday, May 15 on TODAY....
CMA Songwriters Series Presented by U.S. Bank Visits Cincinnati Featuring Sara Evans, Trent Harmon, Rob Hatch, & More
by Macon Prickett - May 03, 2018 The Country Music Association's critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series Presented by U.S. Bank visited Cincinnati's Memorial Hall last night, Wednesday, May 2, featuring performances by Sara Evans, Trent Harmon, Rob Hatch and Eric Paslay. The songwriters performed a wide array of songs they've p...
Superstar Collaborations Announced For 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - April 11, 2018 An expanded lineup of superstar collaborations and must-see performances has been announced for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®. The 53rd ACM Awards®, hosted by Reba McEntire, will be broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April ...
Taylor Grey Wins Big at the 16th Annual Independent Music Awards
by Macon Prickett - April 03, 2018 Rising Kobalt/AWAL singer/songwriter Taylor Grey took home the awards for Best Pop Song (“Miami” featuring Spencer Kane) and Best Pop Album (Space Case) at this year's 16th annual Independent Music Awards. This year's ceremony was hosted at New York City's historic Lincoln Center and featured nomine...
Grammy Nominee & Season 3 THE VOICE Winner Cassadee Pope Releases New Single TAKE YOU HOME
by Macon Prickett - March 30, 2018 GRAMMY® award-nominated, platinum-certified country hit maker Cassadee Pope will release her first new single in nearly two years today. “Take You Home,” co-written by Paul Digiovanni, Ben Hayslip and Emily Weisband and produced by Corey Crowder, marks a new phase in Pope's musical journey, one with...
Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, and More Announced To Perform At 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS 4/15
by Tori Hartshorn - March 29, 2018 Kane Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town and Jon Pardi have been added to the all-star lineup of performers for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's superstars and hottest emerging talent. The ACM AWARDS will be broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Aren...
Past Winners Will Serve As Advisors For Coaches During Knockout Rounds of THE VOICE
by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018 For the first time ever, "Voice" coaches Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton have recruited those who know best how to navigate and win the competition to advise their artists - former "Voice" champions! Winners Cassadee Pope, Jordan Smith, Chris Blue and Chloe Kohanski will ...
Dierks Bentley To Play The Hollywood Bowl with Brothers Osborne and LANCO
by Macon Prickett - March 26, 2018 After revealing details behind his ninth studio album THE MOUNTAIN (Capitol Records Nashville) and releasing the lead single 'Woman, Amen' last week, award-winning entertainer Dierks Bentley announced today that his 2018 MOUNTAIN HIGH TOUR, sponsored by Twisted Tea, will include a headlining show at...
Taylor Grey to Perform at 16th Annual Independent Music Awards
by Macon Prickett - March 23, 2018 Rising Kobalt/AWAL singer/songwriter Taylor Grey will be one of six performers at the 16 th annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs) on March 31 st at New York City's historic Lincoln Center. In addition to performing, Taylor is nominated for two awards: Best Pop Song ('Miami' feat. Spencer Kane) ...
Taylor Grey to Perform at the 16th Annual Independent Music Awards
by Macon Prickett - March 21, 2018 Rising Kobalt/AWAL singer/songwriter Taylor Grey will be one of ten performers at the 16th annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs) on March 31st at New York City's historic Lincoln Center. In addition to performing, Taylor is nominated for two awards: Best Pop Song (“Miami” feat. Spencer Kane) an...
Additional Performers and Presenters Announced For 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - March 20, 2018 Multi-ACM Award(R)-winning artists Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban have been added to the stellar lineup of performers for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS(TM), honoring country music's superstars and hottest emerging talent. The ACM AWARDS will be broadcast LIV...
Multi-ACM Award Winning Artists Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum & More To Perform at the 53rd ACM Awards
by Macon Prickett - March 20, 2018 The Academy of Country Music® revealed today that multi-ACM Award®-winning artists Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Blake Sheltonand Keith Urban have been added to the stellar lineup of performers for the 53RDACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's superstars and hottest emerging ta...
WATCH: Music Video Released For Q-Tip & Demi Lovato Track Off Upcoming Elton John Tribute Album
by Tori Hartshorn - March 16, 2018 Today, Q-Tip and Demi Lovato have dropped the video for their track DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART from the upcoming Elton John tribute album. The album, REVAMP AND RESTORATION is set to release on April 6, just days before a Grammy tribute concert to Elton John airs on April 10. ...
Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Dolly Parton & More Featured on Upcoming Elton John Tribute Albums Out 4/6
by Macon Prickett - March 15, 2018 According to Variety, just days before a Grammy tribute concert to Elton John airs on April 10, two separate albums containing covers of songs written by him and longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin by some of the world's biggest artists will be released. “Revamp” and the country-themed “Restoration” are...
The CMA Songwriters Series Returns To London As Part of C2C Festival's Kick Off
by Macon Prickett - March 09, 2018 The Country Music Association's critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series returned to London's indigo at The O2 last night as part of the sixth annual C2C: Country 2 Country festival. The sold-out show featured stellar performances hosted by award-winning songwriter Brett James, who was joined by ...
Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, & More Set to Perform At the 53rd Annual ACM Awards
by Macon Prickett - March 07, 2018 The Academy of Country Music® announced the first group of performers for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. ACM® Award nominees Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, and Thomas Rhett will take the stage for must-see p...
Country Music Association Honors 15 Triple Play Award Recipients During Industry Luncheon
by Tori Hartshorn - February 21, 2018 Country Music Association Honors 15 Triple Play Award Recipients During Industry Luncheon...
Country Music Association Reveals Songwriter Recipients of Ninth Annual Triple Play Awards
by Macon Prickett - February 02, 2018 The Country Music Association has revealed the recipients of the ninth annual CMA Triple Play Awards, an honor presented to songwriters who pen three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period based on the Country Aircheck, Billboard Country Airplay and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Ashley Gorley wi...
CMA Songwriters Series Takes Over 2018 Sundance ASCAP Music Cafe
by Tori Hartshorn - January 30, 2018 The Country Music Association's critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Seriesvisited the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah January 25 and 26, where songwriters Jordan Davis, Jillian Jacqueline, Steven Lee Olsen and Tenille Townes performed as part of the special 2018 Sundance ASCAP Music Café....
CMA Songwriters Series to Return to London's Indigo at The O2 This March
by Macon Prickett - January 29, 2018 CMA Songwriters Series will return to London's indigo at The O2 Thursday, March 8 as part of the sixth annual C2C (Country 2 Country) festival. The sold-out performance will be hosted by award-winning songwriterBrett James, who will be joined by top tunesmiths Luke Combs, Nicolle Galyon, Natalie Hem...
CMA Songwriters Series Delights Fans and Industry In Toronto
by Tori Hartshorn - January 24, 2018 CMA Songwriters Series Delights Fans And Industry In Toronto...
Country Music Association Celebrates Annual Touring Awards Winners
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2018 The Country Music Association presented industry honors to Country Music's top touring professionals Monday during the CMA Touring Awards (formerly known as the SRO Awards) at Marathon Music Works in Nashville.... |