While album sales for most musical genres have declined, country music experienced one of its best years in 2006, when, during the first six months of the year, U.S. sales of country albums increased by 17.7 percent to 36 million. Moreover, country music listening nationwide has remained steady for almost a decade, reaching 77.3 million adults every week according to the radio-ratings agency Arbitron Inc.
Reeves Upped To VP At Warner Music Nashville
WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE has announced the promotion of BOB REEVES from National Promotion Dir. to VP/Promotion. In his new role, REEVES will continue to work with artists on WARNER MUSIC … more>
08 Feb 10, 08:02:39
April Rider Joins Stoney Creek
STONEY CREEK RECORDS/NASHVILLE CEO BENNY BROWN has named former CURB RECORDS/NASHVILLE VP/Promotion APRIL RIDER as General Manager of Operations for the label. We are excited to have … more>
08 Feb 10, 01:02:26
New Generation Programming Launches Two Syndicated Formats
NEW GENERATION PROGRAMMING Pres./Programming CHUCK GEIGER has announced the launch of Mainstream Country and Top 40 Programming services for economically challenged small and medium-market … more>
08 Feb 10, 05:02:02
FCC OKs Signal Upgrade In Washington State
The FCC has approved a community of license swap for JODESHA BROADCASTING's Country KANY (BIGFOOT 93.7)/OCEAN SHORES, WA and AC KSWW/MONTESANO, WA that gives KANY an upgraded signal from … more>
08 Feb 10, 04:02:53
Wynonna To Reunite With Naomi For Judds Reunion Tour
CURB/NASHVILLE artist WYNONNA JUDD announced SATURDAY (2/6) on CBS-TV's The Early Show that she will reunite with her mother, NAOMI JUDD, for a final tour as THE … more>
08 Feb 10, 06:02:26
Abi Durham Exits Curb
ALL ACCESS has learned that CURB/NASHVILLE Promo Coordinator ABI DURHAM will be exiting. Look for DURHAM, who also handled part of the Midwest region, to join former VP/Promo APRIL RIDER, who … more>
08 Feb 10, 11:02:07
Brad Klug Joins WBYT As APD/Middayer
FEDERATED MEDIA Country WBYT/SOUTH BEND, IN PD MARK ALLEN tells ALL ACCESS they have hired BRAD KLUG (BRAD KING) as their new APD/midday personality. BRAD spent the last four years at … more>
08 Feb 10, 12:02:36
WIL/St. Louis To Host 'Cornbread's Big Fat Wedding 2'
BONNEVILLE Country WIL/ST. LOUIS has announced that they will host CORNBREAD's Big Fat Wedding 2, a MARDI GRAS-themed marriage event for 35 festive brides and grooms, which will … more>
08 Feb 10, 07:02:17
WMZQ Presents Guitar Auction
CLEAR CHANNEL Country WMZQ/WASHINGTON, D.C. has announced its Guitar Week,' promotion, a weeklong online autograph auction to benefit St. JUDE CHILDREN's RESEARCH HOSPITAL. Some of the … more>
08 Feb 10, 09:02:47
CMTAuctions.com Lists New Auction Items
CMTAUCTIONS.com has posted its final round of auction items this year for the COUNTRY MUSIC DJ AND RADIO HALL OF FAME. In partnership with CMT, COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS, INC. raise funds … more>
08 Feb 10, 12:02:25
Jason Aldean #1 Again On Mediabase
Congrats to the BROKEN BOW RECORDS staff on a second consecutive week as the #1 Country song on the MEDIABASE chart, with JASON ALDEAN's The Truth. ALDEAN said: I … more>
08 Feb 10, 12:02:37
Williams Riley Releases Updated New Orleans Saints Anthem
GOLDEN MUSIC's WILLIAMS RILEY has released an updated version of their NEW ORLEANS SAINTS tribute song, Who Dat Roll, to Country radio, now called Who Dat Roll (Just Won The … more>
08 Feb 10, 12:02:25
Skip Mahaffey Releases Memoir About His Father
Former CLEAR CHANNEL Country WFUS/TAMPA morning man SKIP MAHAFFEY has released a memoir titled Adventures With My Father: Childhood Recollections of Divorce, Dysfunction and the Summer … more>
08 Feb 10, 06:02:59
Clear Channel Picks Steel Magnolia As Featured February Artist
BIG MACHINE duo STEEL MAGNOLIA has been chosen as CLEAR CHANNEL's NEW! Featured Country Artists for FEBRUARY. Songs from the duo's forthcoming EP, simply titled STEEL MAGNOLIA EP, … more>
08 Feb 10, 07:02:17
Get Ready For A Week Of Laughs On CMT In March
CMT will kick off their Big New Comedy Week on MONDAY, MARCH 8th, debuting original programming and stand-up performances by some of the country's hottest comedians. The week … more>
08 Feb 10, 01:02:40
WFRE Named 'Best Local Radio Station' By Frederick Magazine
Congrats to CLEAR CHANNEL Country WFRE/FREDERICK, MD PD JESS WRIGHT and staff, as the station was named Best Local Radio Station in FREDERICK MAGAZINE's Best Of … more>
08 Feb 10, 06:02:50
IEBA Welcomes New Board Members
The newly-elected IEBA (INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT BUYERS ASSOCIATION) Board of Directors held the first board meeting of the year on FEBRUARY 2nd at the GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT in … more>
08 Feb 10, 07:02:55
Taylor Swift Takes On Australia
BIG MACHINE artist TAYLOR SWIFT kicked off her 2010 FEARLESS TOUR in AUSTRALIA on FEBRUARY 4th in BRISBANE. TAYLOR will perform seven sold-out shows across the continent and also conducted a … more>
08 Feb 10, 07:02:11
Gretchen Wilson Kicks Off Club Tour Wednesday
REDNECK RECORDS/CO5 artist GRETCHEN WILSON will embark on a club tour this week. The appearances in small venues are set up as a hear it before you can buy it opportunity for fans … more>
08 Feb 10, 01:02:26
Big Machine Releases Valentine's Day Soundtrack This Week
BIG MACHINE is set to release the VALENTINE'S DAY SOUNDTRACK TOMORROW (2/9), which features 18 songs that are featured in the film. The film will hit theaters on FRIDAY (2/12). The soundtrack … more>
08 Feb 10, 07:02:55
Rascal Flatts To Release Valentine's Day Collection
LYRIC STREET group RASCAL FLATTS is trying to get fans in the VALENTINE'S DAY mood with their new digital exclusive album, 14 Love Songs For The 14th. The collection is available … more>
08 Feb 10, 02:02:30
Big Machine/Universal Republic Picks Up Promotion For Jaron And The Long Road To Love
As of TODAY (2/8), BIG MACHINE RECORDS/UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC will assume promotion duties for JARONWOOD RECORDS group JARON AND THE LONG ROAD TO LOVE's debut single, I Pray For You. … more>
08 Feb 10, 07:02:17
Brad Paisley And Hank Cochran Record Together For Upcoming Documentary
ARISTA/NASHVILLE star BRAD PAISLEY recently hosted the great HANK COCHRAN, along with a film crew from the NASHVILLE based REEL COOL FILMS, to his home. The film crew captured PAISLEY's … more>
08 Feb 10, 02:02:40
TelluRide To Perform Benefit For Fallen Officers
AMERICAN ROOTS RECORDS group TELLURIDE will perform a benefit concert for the families of the four fallen LAKEWOOD, WA police officers killed in the line of duty last NOVEMBER. The show will … more>
08 Feb 10, 07:02:41
Brandon Rhyder Looks For A #1 On The Texas Music Chart
There’s a shakeup in this week’s Top 5 on the TEXAS MUSIC CHART. RESERVE RECORDS artist BRANDON RHYDER leaps up to the #2 spot from #5 with his single Rock Angel,” … more>
08 Feb 10, 08:02:40
Jimmy Wayne Almost To Oklahoma On 'Meet Me Halfway' Walk
VALORY MUSIC CO.'s JIMMY WAYNE, who is walking from NASHVILLE to PHOENIX as part of his Meet Me Halfway campaign for homeless teens, is now close to the OKLAHOMA border. According … more>
08 Feb 10, 08:02:37
Kellie Pickler Performs For Studio 330 Sessions
BNA/NASHVILLE artist KELLIE PICKLER has recorded an episode of CMT's STUDIO 330 SESSIONS which premiers TODAY (2/8) on CMT.com. PICKLER performed many of the songs from her current album, … more>
08 Feb 10, 11:02:30
Carved Records Opens Its Doors And Signs No Justice
DALLAS-based independent record label CARVED RECORDS has officially opened its doors and has signed its first Country band, TEXAS group NO JUSTICE. The label was founded by entrepreneur … more>
08 Feb 10, 09:02:35
Sammy Kershaw Inducted To Louisiana Music Hall
Country artist SAMMY KERSHAW was inducted into the LOUISIANA MUSIC HALL OF FAME this past SATURDAY (02/06), just before a concert performance in LAFAYETTE. He was inducted by LOUISIANA MUSIC … more>
08 Feb 10, 10:02:20
Luke Bryan's New Video To Debut On iTunes
CAPITOL/NASHVILLE artist LUKE BRYAN's new video for Rain Is A Good Thing will debut on iTUNES TOMORROW (2/9). The video was shot last OCTOBER at BRYAN's inaugural Farm … more>
08 Feb 10, 09:02:12
Marcus Rowe Releases His First Book
IMPACT RADIO's MARCUS ROWE has released his first book, Goodnight Fingers, Goodnight Toes. ROWE describes the book as the perfect gift for moms-to-be, new mothers or anyone … more>
08 Feb 10, 02:02:26
Prostate Cancer Claims Former WQDR Morning Man Jay Butler
Condolences to family and friends of former longtime Country WQDR/RALEIGH-DURHAM morning host JAY BUTLER, who died SUNDAY (2/6) after a battle with prostate cancer. JAYBO was with … more>
08 Feb 10, 04:02:53
Carl Simpson Named Street Team Captain For Alpha/Portland
ALPHA BROADCASTING Dir./Music Programming SCOTT MAHALICK has appointed CARL SIMPSON to the full-time role of Street Team Captain for the PORTLAND cluster, which includes Country KUPL. In … more>
05 Feb 10, 03:02:04
Clear Channel/Wilmington Taps Sky Phillips As OM
CLEAR CHANNEL/WILMINGTON, DE has tapped former NASCAR USA PD and MOTOR RACING NETWORK consultant SKY PHILLIPS as OM. He will also take PD reigns of Country WDSD. SKY, who arrived on … more>
05 Feb 10, 08:02:46
WKMK Welcomes Chris Van Zant For Mornings
PRESS COMMUNICATIONS Country WKMK/MONMOUTH-OCEAN, NJ will welcome CHRIS VAN ZANT for morning drive beginning MONDAY (2/8). CHRIS comes in from crosstown GREATER MEDIA AC WJRZ, where he did … more>
05 Feb 10, 12:02:27
April Rider Exits Curb
CURB RECORDS/NASHVILLE VP/Promotion APRIL RIDER has resigned from her post after 10-years with the label. RIDER was Co-VP with ADRIAN MICHAELS who remains in place. More on this one as … more>
05 Feb 10, 12:02:07
Danny Gokey Draws Fans To Radio Tour
19/RCA/NASHVILLE artist DANNY GOKEY is currently on a busy radio tour. An event at CITADEL Country WIOV/LANCASTER on WEDNESDAY (2/3) attracted more than 250 people. The previous evening (2/2) … more>
05 Feb 10, 06:02:16
Carrie Underwood First Artist Announced For CMA Fest
ARISTA/NASHVILLE star CARRIE UNDERWOOD is the first performer to be announced for this year's CMA MUSIC FEST, which will be held JUNE 10th-13th in NASHVILLE. UNDERWOOD called 15-year-old … more>
05 Feb 10, 09:02:46
Kenny Rogers To Celebrate 50 Years With High-Def 3D TV Special
Country legend KENNY ROGERS announced at a press conference last night (2/4) in NASHVILLE that he will tape an upcoming television special commemorating the first 50 years of his career. … more>
05 Feb 10, 06:02:06
Blake Shelton Gives Fans Pre-Order Options For 'Six Pack' Album
WARNER BROS./NASHVILLE artist BLAKE SHELTON is giving fans the chance to pre-order his new album Hillbilly Bone, which is set for release on MARCH 2nd. Fans will get the chance to … more>
05 Feb 10, 01:02:05
Date Announced For 3rd Annual 'Mix Nashville'
MIX MAGAZINE has announced that the 3rd Annual MIX NASHVILLE professional audio conference will be held MAY 25-26 at SOUNDCHECK NASHVILLE. The event includes two full days of panels on the … more>
05 Feb 10, 03:02:04
Deadline Approaching For Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
The submission deadline for the 18th Annual CHRIS AUSTIN SONGWRITING CONTEST, hosted by MERLEFEST 2010, ends FEBRUARY 18th. Contest entries for songs in Country, Bluegrass, Gospel and … more>
05 Feb 10, 11:02:02
Josh Turner To Perform On Late Show With David Letterman
MCA artist JOSH TURNER will perform for the very first time on The LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8th. To celebrate, MCA is releasing 'Deluxe' and 'Standard' versions of … more>
05 Feb 10, 12:02:26
J.D. Haas And ACM Annouce 'Dream Of A Lifetime' Trip
J.D. HAAS ENTERTAINMENT and the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC have announced a 4-day, 3-night trip package for the 45th Annual ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. The Dream of a Lifetime … more>
05 Feb 10, 03:02:04
Huntsville Stars Back On The Radio
Minor league baseball's HUNTSVILLE STARS return to radio after a year of webcasts only, inking a deal to launch the NEW HUNTSVILLE STARS RADIO NETWORK based at FOCUS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS Talk … more>
05 Feb 10, 04:02:49
Gap West's Livin' Large Larry Stays In Hut For Haiti Relief
GAP WEST/BILLINGS, MT OM LARRY WILSON, known as LIVIN' LARGE LARRY, is staying in a makeshift hut resembling a HAITIAN home through MONDAY (2/8), in the parking lot of STOCKMAN BANK on KING … more>
05 Feb 10, 12:02:58
Carolyn Dawn Johnson Welcomes Baby Boy
Congrats to Country artist CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON and her husband MATT, who welcomed son BENNETT DERWIN to the family on WEDNESDAY (2/3), according to THE BOOT blog. He joins sister ABIGAIL, … more>
05 Feb 10, 11:02:02
Midday Opening At KMLE
CBS RADIO Country KMLE/PHOENIX is looking for a midday star. PD BRUCE St. JAMES tells ALL ACCESS that the winning candidate should be up, bright and have more of a young Top 40 approach … more>
05 Feb 10, 09:02:00
WKRZ's O'Donnell Adds WGGY Duties
ENTERCOM Top 40 WKRZ/WILKES-BARRE-SCRANTON PD MIKE OD O'DONNELL will now oversee programming for sister Country WGGY (FROGGY 101). OD's official title: Director of Music Station … more>
04 Feb 10, 06:02:31
Woody Nelson Can Sing ... Really!
Radio legend (in his own BVDs) WOODY NELSON has formed a band, WOODY NELSON & THE NASHVILLE RAMBLERS -- and their first CD is titled Singin' The Booze. He's hitting the road … more>
04 Feb 10, 01:02:17
ACM Announces Broadcast Awards Nominees
The ACM (ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC) has announced the nominations for the broadcast awards to be given out this year. The 45th ANNUAL ACM AWARDS will be held on SUNDAY, APRIL 18th from the MGM … more>
04 Feb 10, 09:02:42
Anthony Smith Launches Krankit Records
Country artist ANTHONY SMITH has announced the launch of his new record label, KRANKIT RECORDS. The label's first album release will be his CD, Sunshine, and the lead single will … more>
04 Feb 10, 09:02:02
Country Chuck Joins KCYE
BEASLEY Country KCYE/LAS VEGAS has added COUNTRY CHUCK to the on-air staff. COUNTRY CHUCK's highly-rated, all-request Country Legends weekly SUNDAY morning show will begin airing … more>
04 Feb 10, 03:02:52
KCYY's Shotgun Announces Music Call Times; Intern Appears On 'Idol'
COX RADIO Country KCYY/SAN ANTONIO MD/morning star RANDY SHOTGUN SHANNON has announced music call times. Ring him up on TUESDAYS from 11a-1p (CT) at (210) 615-5455 or reach out to … more>
04 Feb 10, 09:02:42
The KBUL Guys Collect 5,635 Stuffed Toys For Kids In Haiti
Kudos to CITADEL Country KBUL/RENO's morning show, THE KBUL GUYS (BOB & BENDER), as they collected 5,635 stuffed animals. The stuffed animals are for the children of HAITI, and were … more>
04 Feb 10, 06:02:51
Kenny Chesney To Appear On ESPN Super Bowl Weekend
BNA/NASHVILLE star KENNY CHESNEY is set to appear on ESPN's popular MIKE & MIKE show on FRIDAY morning (02/05), on ESPN 2 and ESPN RADIO, to talk about this week's SUPER BOWL matchup … more>
04 Feb 10, 11:02:55
Jason Aldean To Play Stagecoach Country Music Festival
BBR/NASHVILLE's JASON ALDEAN is the latest addition to the lineup for the 2010 STAGECOACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL. This year's event will be held APRIL 24th-25th in INDIO, CA, featuring … more>
04 Feb 10, 01:02:10
Josh Thompson Films Southern Fried Flicks With Hazel Smith
COLUMBIA/NASHVILLE artist JOSH THOMPSON recently learned about down-home cooking while filming an episode of CMT's Southern Fried Flicks With HAZEL SMITH. HAZEL and JOSH made … more>
04 Feb 10, 10:02:51
Carrie Underwood To Play Youth Leader In First Film Role
ARISTA/NASHVILLE star CARRIE UNDERWOOD had landed a supporting role in her first studio movie Soul Surfer. The film is based on the autobiography of 19-year-old champion surfer … more>
04 Feb 10, 06:02:34
Families Join Jimmy Wayne For Meet Me Halfway Walk
VALORY MUSIC CO. artist JIMMY WAYNE is about a month into his Meet Me Halfway walk, which will take him from NASHVILLE to PHOENIX to raise money and awareness who teens in the … more>
04 Feb 10, 08:02:20
Texas Music Chart Teams With GotRadio.com For New Show
The TEXAS MUSIC CHART and online radio station GotRadio.com have combined forces to produce TEXAS Best, an audio stream playing current and past hits that have appeared on the … more>
04 Feb 10, 12:02:26
Lee Brice Kicks Off Tour In Arizona
CURB/NASHVILLE artist LEE BRICE will spend the upcoming months on the road doing headlining dates and opening select shows for CURB/NASHVILLE artist CLAY WALKER. LEE kicked off his tour … more>
04 Feb 10, 12:02:26
Sugarland Announces 'The Incredible Machine' Tour Dates
MERCURY RECORDS/NASHVILLE duo SUGARLAND will kick off their 2010 tour, The Incredible Machine, on APRIL 23rd in PRIMM, NV and travel to over 55 cities nationwide. SUGARLAND's … more>
04 Feb 10, 12:02:56
Bluebird Holds John Jarrad Foundation Benefit
The BLUEBIRD CAFE will hold a concert for the JOHN JARRAD FOUNDATION on FEBRUARY 20th at 6:30p (CT). Songwriters WALT ALDRIDGE, RORY BOURKE and BOB DIPIERO are set to play the benefit for … more>
04 Feb 10, 03:02:52
Blair Garner To Host 'Guilty Pleasures' Show For CRS
PREMIERE RADIO NETWORKS' syndicated AFTER MIDNITE host BLAIR GARNER will co-host this year's DIGITAL RODEO Guilty Pleasures Show, which will once again unofficially … more>
04 Feb 10, 02:02:51
Citadel New Hampshire Hands Out Public Service Awards
CITADEL BROADCASTING Country WOKQ/WPKQ and Classic Rock WSHK/DOVER, NH have announced the 23rd annual Year of Service” awards to four non-profit community organizations. At … more>
04 Feb 10, 02:02:05
Moby Show Makes Changes And Additions
The syndicated MOBY RADIO NETWORK has made changes, the first since the death of DENE HALLAM. Since the passing of legendary Program Director DENE HALLAM in NOVEMBER, the MOBY NETWORK … more>
03 Feb 10, 12:02:46
Ray Massie Lands PD Gig At KCTR And KMHK
GAP WEST/BILLINGS, MT has hired former CLEAR CHANNEL Country KNIX/PHOENIX PD RAY MASSIE to program Country KCTR and Classic Rock KMHK. MASSIE is replacing MARK HILL as KTCR PD, who … more>
03 Feb 10, 08:02:35
Lady Antebellum's New Album Debuts At #1 With 480K Sold
Big congrats go out to CAPITOL/NASHVILLE's LADY ANTEBELLUM, who sold a whopping 480,922 copies of their sophomore album, Need You Now in its debut week. It was the #1 album across … more>
03 Feb 10, 11:02:02
Ted Wagner Exits Nine North
NINE NORTH RECORDS Southeast/Southwest Promotion Director TED WAGNER has exited. WAGNER, who previously worked at the former MONTAGE RECORDS, can be contacted at (615) 613-3292 or … more>
03 Feb 10, 02:02:38
CRB Unemployment Rate And Single Day Passes Available
COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS, INC. has extended its first ever $99 Unemployment Rate until the new deadline of FEBRUARY 15th for CRS 2010, which will be held in NASHVILLE FEBRUARY 24th-26th. … more>
03 Feb 10, 10:02:18
KAWO APD Dan Matthews Shaves Head For St. Jude
PEAK BROADCASTING Country KAWO/BOISE APD DAN MATTHEWS had his head shaved on-air after listeners pledged more than the $22,000 raised last year for ST. JUDE. KAWO raised a total of … more>
03 Feb 10, 11:02:02
Country Music Hall Of Fame Reschedules Free Community Day
The COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM's FORD Community Day, made possible by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, has been rescheduled for SATURDAY (2/6). FORD Community Day was … more>
03 Feb 10, 06:02:03
George Hamilton IV Celebrates 50 Years On The Opry This Weekend
This SATURDAY (2/6), Country singer GEORGE HAMILTON IV, whose big hits include Abilene, will celebrate 50 years on the GRAND OLE OPRY. HAMILTON will start with an autograph … more>
03 Feb 10, 01:02:01
Cauley Music Group Adds Blake Mevis & Danny Wells
CAULEY MUSIC GROUP/NASHVILLE has announced the addition of BLAKE MEVIS and DANNY WELLS to the company. BLAKE will oversee the day-to-day operation, as well as write songs exclusively for … more>
03 Feb 10, 07:02:53
Evan Farmer Named Host Of CMT's Top 20 Countdown
CMT has tapped EVAN FARMER as the new host of the weekly CMT Top 20 Countdown show. EVAN is most recently known as the host and handyman on TLC's home makeover series, … more>
03 Feb 10, 09:02:28
Jewel Joins Country Financial's 'Road Trips & Guitar Picks' Promotion
VALORY MUSIC CO. artist JEWEL is teaming up with COUNTRY FINANCIAL as part of their Road Trips And Guitar Picks promotion. The promotion will launch in MARCH and offers fans … more>
03 Feb 10, 03:02:11
Steel Magnolia Set For Late Night TV Debut
BIG MACHINE duo STEEL MAGNOLIA will make their late-night TV debut on LOPEZ Tonight next THURSDAY (2/11) at 11p (ET) on TBS. They will perform their debut single, Keep On … more>
03 Feb 10, 12:02:03
Phil Vassar Partners With Country Cares For St. Jude
SHOWDOG-UNIVERSAL MUSIC's PHIL VASSAR has teamed up with COUNTRY CARES FOR ST. JUDE KIDS radio station partners for a year long promotion, from FEBRUARY 3rd, 2010 through FEBRUARY 2nd, 2011. … more>
03 Feb 10, 03:02:11
CMT Gives Fans A Look At Eric Church's Crib
CAPITOL/NASHVILLE artist ERIC CHURCH will give fans an inside look at his newly-renovated NASHVILLE home on a new episode of CMT Cribs, premiering this FRIDAY (2/5) at 10p (ET) on … more>
03 Feb 10, 02:02:38
Lisa Stewart Seals Joins Cast Of Love Don't Let Me Down
LISA STEWART SEALS, wife of Country artist BRADY SEALS, has joined the cast of the movie Love Don't Let Me Down, which stars GWYNETH PALTROW and TIM McGRAW (NET NEWS 01/12). SEALS … more>
03 Feb 10, 02:02:34
CC/Fort Smith Inks News Deal With TV Station
HEARST ABC affiliate KHBS-TV and KHOG-TV (40/29)/FORT SMITH-FAYETTEVILLE, AR has inked a deal to provide news to CLEAR CHANNEL Talk KWHN-A, Country KMAG, Classic Rock KKBD (BIG DOG 95.9), and … more>
03 Feb 10, 01:02:33
WUSN PD Driver Drew Walker
ALL ACCESS sends congrats to CBS RADIO Country WUSN/CHICAGO PM drive host DREW WALKER and his wife JILL, who welcomed new daughter VIVIAN into the family on JANUARY 21st. DREW also has a son … more>
03 Feb 10, 03:02:13
Former Webster & Associates Exec Mary Michael Gives Contact Info
Former WEBSTER & ASSOCIATES Senior Account Executive MARY MICHAEL, who exited the company in NOVEMBER, has new contact info. She can now be reached at marymmichael@gmail.com or … more>
03 Feb 10, 03:02:11
Ash Street Music Makes Change Of Address
Publishing house ASH STREET MUSIC, known for hits Troubadour and Beer On The Table, is moving to 4205 Wyoming Avenue South, NASHVILLE, TN 37209. They were previously … more>
03 Feb 10, 11:02:02
Grammys Draw Biggest Ratings In Six Years
ZAP2IT.com is reporting that the GRAMMY AWARDS won big ratings for CBS on SUNDAY night (1/31), averaging just over 23 million viewers and a 12.9 rating/20 share in primetime. ABC finished … more>
02 Feb 10, 07:02:42
Jon Reilly Resigns PD Post At WMAD & WZEE
After over six years as PD at CLEAR CHANNEL Top 40 WZEE (Z-104) and sister Country WMAD (THE NEW 96/3 STAR COUNTRY)/MADISON, JON REILLY (who also did 10a-1p at WZEE) has … more>
02 Feb 10, 09:02:02
Tejano KJTZ/Abilene Adds Country To The Mix
H.D. NUNEZ, INC. Tejano KJTZ/ABILENE is now playing a mix of Country and Tejano. The station switched to 50% Country YESTERDAY (2/1). Owner ELIZABETH NUNEZ tells ALL ACCESS that they … more>
02 Feb 10, 12:02:51
Mark Hill Exits PD Post At KCTR
GAP WEST Country KCTR/BILLINGS, MT PD MARK HILL has exited due to budget cuts. HILL, who was at the programming helm at KCTR for four years, previously was PD at CUMULUS Country KHAY, … more>
02 Feb 10, 10:02:13
Dawn Ferris Joins Broken Bow Records
VP of Promotion LEE ADAMS and SVP of Promotion CARSON JAMES have announced the addition of DAWN FERRIS to the BROKEN BOW RECORDS staff as Manager Regional Promotion, Midwest. FERRIS will … more>
02 Feb 10, 12:02:27
Justin Moore Helps WLHK Send Off The Colts
VALORY MUSIC CO. artist JUSTIN MOORE joined with EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS Country WLHK (97.1 HANK FM)/INDIANAPOLIS to help send off the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS to MIAMI for the SUPER BOWL yesterday … more>
02 Feb 10, 07:02:24
KUBL Raises $555,062 For Huntsman Cancer Institute
Kudos to CITADEL Country KUBL (K-BULL 93)/SALT LAKE CITY, as they raised $555,062 for the HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE during their 8th Annual HUNTSMAN CANCER FOUNDATION RADIOTHON. The station … more>
02 Feb 10, 11:02:47
WKSJ Raises Over $169K For St. Jude
Congrats to CLEAR CHANNEL Country WKSJ/MOBILE, which helped raise $169,358 for St. JUDE CHILDREN's RESEARCH HOSPITAL during its COUNTRY CARES FOR St. JUDE KIDS radiothon recently. The … more>
02 Feb 10, 08:02:07
WFMW-A Makes Staff Changes
SOUND BROADCASTER Country WFMW-A/MADISONVILLE, KY midday host RICK STEVENS has exited the station. PM-drive personality PAT BALLARD will handle the midday duties. Sister Rock … more>
02 Feb 10, 11:02:13
David Nail Assists Animal Rescue Foundation
MCA/NASHVILLE artist DAVID NAIL, whose new single Turning Home, is just starting to impact Country radio, has volunteered his time and voice for fundraisers benefiting the ANIMAL … more>
02 Feb 10, 01:02:19
Jason Sturgeon Launches His Own Record Label
Country newcomer JASON STURGEON has announced he will release his debut single, Simple Life, on his newly-launched record label, TOOLPUSHER RECORDS. A group of music industry … more>
02 Feb 10, 11:02:32
Miranda Lambert Gets Grammy Surprise From Jamie Foxx
COLUMBIA RECORDS/NASHVILLE artist MIRANDA LAMBERT began last week by celebrating her #1 single White Liar and ended the week by presenting on the GRAMMY AWARDS, where she was … more>
02 Feb 10, 03:02:31
Brad Paisley Sells Out Gillette Stadium In One Day
This past SATURDAY (1/30), ARISTA RECORDS/NASHVILLE artist BRAD PAISLEY sold out BOSTON's GILLETTE STADIUM in one day. This was the biggest venue to sell out for BRAD yet, with more than … more>
02 Feb 10, 07:02:36
Downcast Provides Josh Turner Content
DOWNCAST has partnered with MCA/NASHVILLE artist JOSH TURNER to release free video and audio content in support of JOSH's new album, Haywire, which will be released FEBRUARY 9th. … more>
02 Feb 10, 11:02:32
New Underwood Video To Debut On iTunes
ARISTA/NASHVILLE star CARRIE UNDERWOOD's latest video, for the single Temporary Home, will debut on iTUNES two-day exclusive for purchase and download, running TODAY and TOMORROW … more>
02 Feb 10, 06:02:30
The Opry Returns To The Opry House, Holds Dance Contest
THE GRAND OLE OPRY is returning to the GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE on FRIDAY (02/05) after a three-month run at the historic RYMAN AUDITORIUM. OPRY members JOSH TURNER and BILL ANDERSON will appear, … more>
02 Feb 10, 11:02:37
Date Set For 20th Annual City Of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge
The 20th Annual CITY OF HOPE CELEBRITY SOFTBALL CHALLENGE has been set for JUNE 7th at GREER STADIUM in NASHVILLE. The event has been hailed as the unofficial kickoff to the annual CMA … more>
02 Feb 10, 03:02:31
Turnpike Music Signs Katie Armiger As First Client
NINE NORTH/TURNPIKE MUSIC Pres. LARRY PAREIGIS has announced that COLD RIVER RECORDS artist KATIE ARMIGER has signed on as TURNPIKE MUSIC's debut client. PAREIGIS said: We are all … more>
02 Feb 10, 07:02:24
Napier & Hallett Join Big Loud Bucks
BIG LOUD BUCKS/NASHVILLE has announced the addition of JILL NAPIER and HARLAN HALLETT to the Administration and Information staff. JILL will take on the role of EVP/Administation. She … more>
02 Feb 10, 02:02:23
Brandon Rhyder Signs Merch Deal With Katy Messersmith
TEXAS Country artist BRANDON RHYDER has signed a cross-promotional merchandise deal with DALLAS designer KATY MESSERSMITH that ties into his current single, Rock Angel. The song … more>
02 Feb 10, 03:02:31
Top Chef Diane Bishop, Wife Of Skip Bishop, Prepared Dish For Movie Classic
The BELCOURT THEATRE in NASHVILLE is offering their BELCOURT FOOD & WINE NIGHT this THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, and this week's film is the 1996 cult classic about a 1950's ITALIAN … more>
02 Feb 10, 09:02:44
Directory Update: Sunfire Entertainment Relocates To Nashville
INDUSTRY DIRECTORY UPDATE: TEXAS Radio Promotion firm SUNFIRE ENTERTAINMENT will be relocating from AUSTIN to NASHVILLE on MARCH 1st. As of that date they will be located at 909 18th Ave. … more>
02 Feb 10, 09:02:22
'The Blind Side' & 'Crazy Heart' Score Oscar Nods
It was announced TODAY (2/2) that The Blind Side, starring SANDRA BULLOCK and CURB/NASHVILLE's TIM McGRAW, has been nominated for two ACADEMY AWARDS this year, including … more>
02 Feb 10, 12:02:27
KEZS Along For The Ride
MAX MEDIA Country KEZS-FM/CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO is the newest affiliate of ENVISION RADIO NETWORKS' syndicated broadcast THE LIVE RIDE WITH DANNY WRIGHT. They join over 100 other affiliates on … more>
02 Feb 10, 09:02:02
Big Tractor Music's Madeleine Parlatore Passes
ALL ACCESS sends thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of BIG TRACTOR MUSIC Director of Administration MADELEINE PARLATORE, who passed away over the weekend. Visitation will be … more>
02 Feb 10, 03:02:32
Sabotage Suspected In Georgia Tower Collapse
The tower of GEORGIA-CAROLINA RADIO BROADCASTING AC-Classic Country WLHR (LAKE HARTWELL RADIO)/LAVONIA, GA was toppled early SATURDAY night, taking the station off the air. While the area was … more>
01 Feb 10, 04:02:29
ACM Nominees To Be Announced The Week Of February 22nd
The ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) will announce the rest of the nominees for the 45th Annual ACM AWARDS the week of FEBRUARY 22nd. The exact date and more information will be available in … more>
01 Feb 10, 08:02:55
Nine North Hires Keshe & Collins For Promotion
NINE NORTH/TURNPIKE MUSIC President LARRY PAREIGIS has announced the hires of STEPHANIE KESHE and DAVE COLLINS as Regional Directors of Promotion for Northeast/Midwest and West … more>
01 Feb 10, 07:02:36
Steve Hart Exits WWGR
ALL ACCESS has confirmed that RENDA BROADCASTING Country WWGR/Ft. MYERS MD/afternoon personality STEVE HART has exited. PD RANDY SAVAGE tells us that weekend/swing personality CHUCK … more>
01 Feb 10, 01:02:55
Joe Nichols To Guest 'DJ' On WCTK
HALL COMMUNICATIONS Country WCTK (CAT COUNTRY)/PROVIDENCE welcomes SHOW DOG- UNIVERSAL MUSIC artist JOE NICHOLS as a 'guest DJ,' tomorrow (02/02), from 1-3p (ET). On the docket is for NICHOLS … more>
01 Feb 10, 09:02:16
KUPL Raises Money And Awareness For Children's Hospital
Congrats to ALPHA BROADCASTING Country KUPL/PORTLAND PD SCOTT MAHALICK, APD/MD RICK BUBBA TAYLOR and the entire staff there, as they raise over $5,000 and raise lots of awareness … more>
01 Feb 10, 12:02:30
KKGO Raises Money For Earthquake Victims
On THURSDAY of last week (JANUARY 28th), Mt. WILSON BROADCASTING Country KKGO (GO COUNTRY 105)/LOS ANGELES raised money for the HAITIAN earthquake victims for much needed food, water, medical … more>
01 Feb 10, 02:02:06
Dan Matthews Goes Bald For St. Jude Radiothon
PEAK BROADCASTING Country KAWO/BOISE raised $26,350 for ST. JUDE during their annual radiothon last THURSDAY (01/28) and FRIDAY (01/29). KAWO's three year total for ST. JUDE contributions is … more>
01 Feb 10, 01:02:22
Indie Artist Gets A Shot To Play With Taylor Swift At Grammys
Indie artist BUTCH WALKER just expanded his fan base. This past NOVEMBER, when announcing a stint at the HOTEL CAFE in LOS ANGELES, the artist asked the crowd to request songs he should … more>
01 Feb 10, 10:02:59
Willie Nelson Band Members And Crew Cited For Possession Offenses
According to the ASSOCIATED PRESS, ROUNDER RECORDS artist WILLIE NELSON canceled a NORTH CAROLINA concert last THURSDAY (01/28) because of an issue with his hand. NELSON had carpal tunnel … more>
01 Feb 10, 11:02:51
Nashville Weather Closes Country Music Hall of Fame, Opry Shows Go On
The storm that swept through the south over the weekend brought snow and ice to the streets of MUSIC CITY, causing some cancellations. The COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM was closed … more>
01 Feb 10, 07:02:41
Chesney, Urban, More To Play WE Fest 2010
KENNY CHESNEY, KEITH URBAN, KID ROCK, JASON ALDEAN, DIERKS BENTLEY and MONTGOMERY GENTRY are just a few of the artists scheduled to play this year's WE FEST, to be held AUGUST 5th-7th in … more>
01 Feb 10, 03:02:00
Merle Haggard Signs To Vanguard Records
Country great MERLE HAGGARD has signed with VANGUARD RECORDS, and will release I Am What I Am, his first album for the independent label, on APRIL 20th. The project was produced … more>
01 Feb 10, 11:02:51
Country Music HOF Hosts Panel With Lee, Stuart And Tucker
The COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM will present a special panel discussion with COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME member BRENDA LEE, Country artist MARTY STUART and SAGUARO ROAD RECORDS … more>
01 Feb 10, 09:02:06
Keith Urban Discusses People's Choice Awards Speech
CAPITOL/NASHVILLE star KEITH URBAN recently spoke to THE TENNESSEAN about his PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS acceptance speech, where he told fans he didn't care if people downloaded his music … more>
01 Feb 10, 10:02:59
Country Weekly Makes Staff Changes
AMERICA MEDIA, INC. announced that LISA KONICKI, former Photo Editor of COUNTRY WEEKLY magazine, has been named Editor-in-Chief effective TODAY (02/01). AMI Pres./CEO DAVID PECKER said: … more>
01 Feb 10, 08:02:55
Cracker Barrel Releases New CD From Dailey & Vincent
CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE has released DAILEY & VINCENT Sing The STATLER BROTHERS, a 12-song CD from INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION (IBMA) Entertainers of … more>
01 Feb 10, 07:02:09
Wade Bowen Is Back To #1 On Texas Music Chart
SUSTAIN RECORDS artist WADE BOWEN returns to the #1 spot this week on the TEXAS MUSIC CHART with his single, Trouble. AARON WATSON ( The Road ), JASON BOLAND & … more>
01 Feb 10, 11:02:38
More Artists Added To BamaJam 2010 Lineup
DIERKS BENTLEY, RANDY HOUSER, JAMEY JOHNSON, MATT KENNON and HOUSTON COUNTY have been added to the performance lineup at the 3rd Annual VERIZON WIRELESS BAMAJAM MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL. The … more>
01 Feb 10, 11:02:51
Eric Church & Emily West To Play CRS 2010 Capitol Luncheon
The CRB (COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS) has announced that ERIC CHURCH and EMILY WEST will perform at CAPITOL/NASHVILLE's luncheon during CRS (COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR) 2010. The CAPITOL … more>
01 Feb 10, 03:02:00
Gretchen Wilson & Bomshel To Headline T.J. Martell Benefit
REDNECK RECORDS/CO5 artist GRETCHEN WILSON and CURB/NASHVILLE's BOMSHEL will headline a benefit concert for the T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION on MARCH 10th at the GROVE of ANAHEIM, CA. The … more>
01 Feb 10, 10:02:59
Larry The Cable Guy Releases New DVD
Comedian LARRY THE CABLE GUY's new DVD release, LARRY THE CABLE GUY: Tailgate Party, will be in stores TOMORROW (02/02). The show was filmed in front of more than 500,000 people … more>
01 Feb 10, 08:02:32
Casey Clarke Receives CMA International Broadcaster Award
CANADIAN radio and television personality CASEY CLARKE was surprised with the CMA INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTER AWARD during a CMT CANADA party last week in TORONTO, ONTARIO. The award was … more>
01 Feb 10, 12:02:26
Tommy Franks To Speak At Nashville Symposium For Military
The retired GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at OPERATION YELLOW RIBBON, to take place on TUESDAY, MARCH 23rd at NASHVILLE's LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY. The event will … more>
01 Feb 10, 02:02:06
37th Annual Music City Tennis Invitational Announced
The 37th Annual MUSIC CITY TENNIS INVITATIONAL will be held APRIL 24-25 at VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY in NASHVILLE. The event benefits the CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT at VANDERBILT CHILDREN's … more>
01 Feb 10, 02:02:06
WNNT Adds Envision's 'Country Oldies Show'
ENVISION RADIO NETWORKS' syndicated Country Oldies Show has added REAL MEDIA Country WNNT/WARSAW, VA as its latest affiliate. There are now over 100 affiliates on ENVISION's … more>
01 Feb 10, 08:02:20
Louisiana Host Joe Burge Dead At 54
Condolences to family and friends of LOUISIANA radio and TV personality JOE DR. FEEL GOOD BURGE, who died SATURDAY at his home near BASILE, LA of an apparent heart attack at 54, … more>
01 Feb 10, 04:02:02
Joe Kelly Adds PD Duties For WSJO
MILLENNIUM RADIO GROUP Country WPUR/(CAT COUNTRY 107.3)/ATLANTIC CITY-CAPE MAY, NJ PD JOE KELLY adds PD duties for sister Hot AC WSJO (SOJO 104.9). KELLY replaces ERIC JOHNSON who will now … more>
29 Jan 10, 09:01:14
Big Kenny Continues Search For Friend In Haiti
GLOTOWN/LOVE EVERYBODY artist BIG KENNY is in HAITI searching for his friend WALT RATTERMAN, who was in HAITI working at the time of the earthquake and has not yet been found (NET NEWS … more>
29 Jan 10, 10:01:56
Darius Rucker Returns To Weekend Today On Saturday
CAPITOL/NASHVILLE artist DARIUS RUCKER will appear on NBC's WEEKEND TODAY on SATURDAY (1/30). Check local listings for WEEKEND TODAY air times. RUCKER said: LESTER [HOLT] was one of … more>
29 Jan 10, 07:01:09
Troopers Stand Ready To Raid Country Crossing
The DOTHAN EAGLE is reporting that ALABAMA STATE TROOPERS are currently parked near the COUNTRY CROSSING entertainment facility in preparation for a raid this morning (1/29). COUNTRY … more>
29 Jan 10, 08:01:40
WMIL Makes Josh Thompson's Birthday A Special One
COLUMBIA/NASHVILLE artist JOSH THOMPSON got to celebrate his birthday in his home state of WISCONSIN last SATURDAY (1/23), as he played at CLEAR CHANNEL Country WMIL/MILWAUKEE's Class … more>
29 Jan 10, 09:01:51
Professor Ed Salamon
Former CRB (COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS) Executive Dir. ED SALAMON, is still pondering his next opportunity; however on a part-time basis, the broadcast veteran is back to teaching. ED is … more>
29 Jan 10, 06:01:05
Willie Nelson's Second Wife Passes
ALL ACCESS sends condolences to the family of SHIRLEY COLLIE NELSON, the second wife of WILLIE NELSON. CMT.com is reporting that SHIRLEY passed away WEDNESDAY (1/27) in MISSOURI at the age of … more>
29 Jan 10, 09:01:33
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