Rascal Flatts to Join Big Machine
Aug 02, 2010
Big Machine President/CEO Scott Borchetta announced today (7/29) that Rascal Flatts would be the latest addition to the Big Machine family. A new album called Nothing Like This, produced by Dann Huff, is due out November 16. The first single “Why Wait,” written by Neil Thrasher, Tom Shapiro and Jimmy Yeary, is being released to radio today.
Swift’s “Fearless” Follow-Up Coming Oct. 25
Aug 02, 2010
Taylor Swift’s third studio album Speak Now will be released Oct. 25 via Big Machine. Fans will get the first taste of the project when lead single “Mine” debuts in mid-August. The superstar revealed these details and more during a live web chat this afternoon (7/20).
Country Gold And Platinum Certifications
Aug 02, 2010
Below are the RIAA certifications for Sony/ATV Nashville Songs.
Syncs Help Sony/ATV Fight Slump
Aug 02, 2010
This week’s announcement that Treehouse Records was being folded into Stroudavarious Records was the latest in a string of label changes which also included the shuttering of Lyric Street and Golden Music. In the changing environment, publishers like Sony/ATV are turning efforts to alternative income streams.
Songwriting Legend Hank Cochran Passes
Aug 02, 2010
Hank Cochran, the songwriter who touched the world with classics like “I Fall To Pieces,” has passed away. He died peacefully at home in Hendersonville, Tenn., this morning (7/15) surrounded by family and friends. Earlier this year the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee underwent surgery for an aortic aneurysm; he had also been treated for pancreatic cancer in recent years. He was 74.
Miranda Lambert headlines CMT on Tour
Aug 02, 2010
Miranda Lambert will headline this year’s CMT on Tour outing, kicking off Sept. 29 in New York City, according to CMT.com. She will be joined by special guest Eric Church and rising artist Josh Kelley for the 28-city run. CMT on Tour: Miranda Lambert Revolution will be produced by AEG Live.
Kenny Chesney in Current Issue of Men's Journal
Jul 01, 2010
Kenny Chesney will webcast his two-night stand at Las Vegas' The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on NoShoesRadio.com beginning Friday (7/2) at 10pm ET. Also, the artist's four-point plan to "Party Like Kenny Chesney" is featured in the current issue of Men's Journal as part of a how-to "Do Summer Right" guide.
American Bang Debuts On Rock Scene
Jun 30, 2010
Nashville rockers American Bang are watching their debut single “Wild & Young,” climb the charts; it is currently #20 on the BDS/Billboard charts. The band’s major-label debut was produced by Bob Rock in Nashville and Hawaii, and will be released on Reprise Records this summer. American Bang is (SATV Nashville writer) Jaren Johnston (singer/guitar), Ben Brown (lead guitar), Kelby Ray (bass), and Neil Mason (drums).
New Rascal Flatts tour
Jun 30, 2010
Rascal Flatts launched its JC Penney Presents Rascal Flatts Nothing Like This Tour over the weekend with shows in Raleigh, Charlotte and Atlanta in front of 50,000 fans. The tour has Kellie Pickler and Chris Young as openers and will continue through September 19.
Kenny Chesney returns to CMT Crossroads
Jun 29, 2010
Eight-time country music Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney returns to CMT Crossroads to share the stage with one of his musical influences, rock icon Steve Miller, in the latest episode of the hit CMT series. CMT Crossroads: The Steve Miller Band and Kenny Chesney premieres Friday, July 9 at 8:00 p.m. CT on CMT.