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Shayne Wells To Join Paul Koffey For KMNB Mornings

Wed, 30 May 2012 07:17:01 -0700

CBS RADIO Country KMNB (BUZ’N)/MINNEAPOLIS has hired SHAYNE WELLS to join morning personality PAUL KOFFY, for the “KOFFY IN THE MORNING,” show. The announcement was made by … more

Pat Green Joins KVET For Mornings

Wed, 30 May 2012 09:48:33 -0700

CLEAR CHANNEL Country KVET/AUSTIN that announced that Country artist PAT GREEN will join its MOSSER & HUDSON MORNING SHOW, effective immediately. GREEN will co-host alongside CHRIS MOSSER … more

Mark Allen Joins WTVY/Dothan

Wed, 30 May 2012 07:24:56 -0700

GULF SOUTH BROADCASTING Country WTVY/DOTHAN has tapped MARK ALLEN for PD/morning duties. ALLEN was most recently at BROTHERS BROADCASTING Oldies WIBN/LAFAYETTE, IN. ALLEN replaces JOEY … more

Garth Brooks Announces New Dates For Wynn Las Vegas

Wed, 30 May 2012 08:54:49 -0700

Country star GARTH BROOKS has announced information for his concerts at the ENCORE THEATER at WYNN LAS VEGAS through NOVEMBER 2012. Tickets are set to go on sale SATURDAY, JUNE 9th at 10a … more

Kenny Chesney To Be Featured In New GAC Special

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:49:35 -0700

BNA star KENNY CHESNEY will be the subject of a new GAC special “Conversations from the Road: KENNY CHESNEY,” premiering SUNDAY (6/3) at 2p (ET). During a recent rehearsal for his … more

Darius Rucker To Join Jim Beam Live Music Series

Wed, 30 May 2012 08:49:50 -0700

CAPITOL NASHVILLE artist DARIUS RUCKER is set to headline the JIM BEAM LIVE MUSIC SERIES on JULY 24th at the HOUSE OF BLUES in DALLAS. Throughout the series JIM BEAM will also donate more … more

Toby Keith Golf Classic Raises $664,000 For Charity

Wed, 30 May 2012 09:04:27 -0700

SHOW DOG – UNIVERSAL MUSIC artist TOBY KEITH hosted his “TOBY KEITH & FRIENDS GOLF CLASSIC,” last weekend raising $664,000 for the OK KIDS KORRAL. The KIDS KORRAL will … more

Joe Nichols and Wife Heather To Visit ABC's 'The View' This Friday

Wed, 30 May 2012 09:48:33 -0700

Country artist JOE NICHOLS and wife HEATHER will be featured on ABC’S “The View” this coming FRIDAY, JUNE 1st airing at 11a (ET). The couple will talk about becoming new … more

WCTK Morning Co-Host Brian Phillips Pops The Question On The Air To Girlfriend

Wed, 30 May 2012 07:41:10 -0700

Congrats to HALL COMMUNICATIONS Country WCTK (CAT COUNTRY 98.1)/PROVIDENCE, RI morning show co-host BRIAN PHILLIPS who "popped the question" this morning, live on the air, to his … more

Memorial Fund Set For Rusty Walker

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:38:31 -0700

RUSTY WALKER PROGRAMMING CONSULTANTS VP/Consulting SCOTT HUSKEY tells ALL ACCESS that a memorial fund has been set up for RUSTY WALKER, who passed away on MAY 21st (NET NEWS 5/21). Donations … more

Folk Guitar Legend 'Doc' Watson Dies

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:51:09 -0700

Folk guitar legend ARTHEL "DOC WATSON" died TUESDAY at a WINSTON-SALEM, NC hospital, the WASHINGTON POST reports. Hospitalized recently after abdominal surgery, WATSON was 89. Blind … more

RPM Launches 'Integrated Music Company,' RPM Entertainment

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:44:20 -0700

RPM MANAGEMENT/NASHVILLE Pres. SCOTT SIMAN, has announced the launch of RPM ENTERTAINMENT, an integrated record label, publishing company and management firm. "It's been my desire … more

Salem Arranges New Loan, Line Of Credit

Tue, 29 May 2012 03:57:54 -0700

SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP. has arranged a new loan with FIRST CALIFORNIA BANK. The unsecured $10 million loan has a maturity date of JUNE 15th, 2014 and a variable interest rate equal … more

Paul Donovan To Exit KYGO At End Of June

Tue, 29 May 2012 06:37:55 -0700

LINCOLN FINANCIAL Country KYGO/DENVER afternoon personality PAUL DONOVAN has resigned after 17 years at KYGO as he follows his wife who accepted a job opportunity out of the area. PD JOHN … more

Jay Cruze Joins Bigger Picture Group

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:48:39 -0700

BIGGER PICTURE GROUP has announced the hiring of JAY CRUZE and the Dir./Promotion for the Southeast region. CRUZE starts with BIGGER PICTURE on MONDAY, JUNE 11th. CRUZE was mostly recently … more

Johnny Rose Joins Concrete/TEC Direct Media

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:58:49 -0700

CONCRETE/TEC DIRECT MEDIA has named etertainment industry veteran JOHNNY ROSE as Dir./Business Development for the media and marketing company. ROSE will manage the development of … more

CRS Opens Normination Process For 2013 Country Radio Hall Of Fame

Tue, 29 May 2012 08:35:43 -0700

COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR has opened its nomination process for the 2013 COUNTRY RADIO HALL OF FAME. Online nominations can be made at www.countryradioseminar.com now. After processing the … more

Big Machine Records Wins Second Indy 500

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:13:43 -0700

BIG MACHINE RECORDS earned its 2nd INDY 500 championship, with sponsored driver DARIO FRANCHITTI making it to the winners circle for the third time in his career this past SUNDAY, MAY 27th. … more

George Jones Released From Hospital

Tue, 29 May 2012 06:04:39 -0700

Country great GEORGE JONES, who was recently admitted to a NASHVILLE area hospital for a continued battle with an upper respiratory infection, was released and is resting at his home. JONES … more

Dierks Bentley Premieres '5-1-5-0' Video on iTunes Today

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:09:23 -0700

CAPITOL NASHVILLE artist DIERKS BENTLEY premiered the video for his new single, “5-1-5-0” TODAY (5/29) on ITUNES. The song also had a milestone week jumping from #17 to #11 on the … more

Country Music Hall Of Fame Museum Announces Taylor Swift Exhibit

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:49:56 -0700

The COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM has announced the new exhibition, “TAYLOR SWIFT: SPEAK NOW --TREASURES FROM THE WORLD TOUR,” will open at the museum on JUNE 6th and run … more

Audio Tracks Launches 'Prime Country'

Tue, 29 May 2012 06:38:42 -0700

AUDIO TRACKS BROADCASTING SERVICES has launched THE PRIME COUNTRY USA DAILY EDITION, hosted by JOHN STEVENS. The show will be based out of WILMINGTON, NC and set to air in various markets … more

Vince Gill, Jake Owen And Florida Georgia Line Join Stars For Second Harvest Lineup

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:13:43 -0700

VINCE GILL, JAKE OWEN and FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE have joined the lineup for the 8th annual STARS FOR SECOND HARVEST benefit concert for SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK in NASHVILLE. The concert takes … more

CMT Announces CMT Crossroads With Joe Walsh

Tue, 29 May 2012 09:30:25 -0700

CMT has announced a new CMT CROSSROADS event, CMT CROSSROADS: JOE WALSH & FRIENDS, featuring the Rock great/guitarist JOE WALSH onstage with Country music friends including KENNY CHESNEY, … more

The Turnpike Troubadours Top The Texas Music Chart

Tue, 29 May 2012 10:54:06 -0700

THE TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS have a #1 on the TEXAS MUSIC CHART with their single “Gin, Smoke, Lies.” There was also one new entry on this week’s chart from BRIAN KEANE. His … more

Triple Crown Productions Signs Lonestar

Tue, 29 May 2012 10:19:40 -0700

TRIPLE CROWN PROMOTIONS has announced that the group LONESTAR has joined their roster. After two decades of hits, and nine #1 singles, LONESTAR is ready for more,” said WILL ROBINSON of … more

Four Cumulus Media Networks Shows, Services Add Affiliates

Tue, 29 May 2012 08:41:45 -0700

Among this week's affiliation announcements for CUMULUS MEDIA NETWORKS shows and services are the addition of "AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN" at ROCHELLE BROADCASTING CO. Adult Hits … more

WIRK Moves To 103.1 On June 1st

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:55:55 -0700

PALM BEACH BROADCASTING Country WIRK/WEST PALM BEACH will have a new home next FRIDAY (6/1), making the move from 107.9 to 103.1. The station recently was sold from CBS RADIO to PALM BEACH … more

KHCM-F/Honolulu Hit With FCC EAS Violation Notice

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:21 -0700

SALEM Country KHCM-F/HONOLULU is one of the broadcast licensees in the HONOLULU market that has been served with a Notice of Violation by the FCC for failure to retransmit the monthly … more

WTSH Jumps To Class C-1

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:51:10 -0700

ROME RADIO PARTNERS (LMA from WOMAN’S WORLD BROADCASTING) Country WTSH (SOUTH 107)/ARAGON, GA Owner HOWARD TOOLE tells ALL ACCESS, that the station is now broadcasting at 100kw, an … more

Tower Collapse, Power Outage Hit Clear Channel/Eau Claire

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:12:37 -0700

The tower of CLEAR CHANNEL Sports WBIZ-A/EAU CLAIRE, WI collapsed in high winds on THURSDAY (5/24), knocking the station off the air, while a power outage took CLEAR CHANNEL's other six … more

KVET Raises Over $180,000 For The Dell Children's Medical Center Of Central Texas

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:53:23 -0700

CLEAR CHANNEL Country KVET/AUSTIN held its 13th annual KVET RADIOTHON FOR THE KIDS for on MAY 18th in the lobby of DELL CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER OF CENTRAL TEXAS. The one-day event … more

CMA Songwriters Head West For Special Showcases

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:30:35 -0700

The CMA has just announced that the “CMA Songwriters Series” will take some of NASHVILLE’S best out west. BILL ANDERSON, KRISTIAN BUSH, and BOBBY PINSON will join host BOB … more

Big Machine Records To Sponsor Dario Franchitti For Indy 500, Martina McBride To Sing National Anthem

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:41:58 -0700

BIG MACHINE RECORDS has announced that the company is sponsoring DARIO FRANCHITTI’s number 50 car during the INDY500 this SUNDAY (5/27). The BIG MACHINE RECORDS logo will appear on … more

Opry Benefit 'Guitars Of The Stars Auction' Takes Place During CMA Fest

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:59:19 -0700

The 4th ANNUAL GUITARS OF THE STARS BENEFIT AUCTION, will give Country music fans the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind guitars from GRAND OLE OPRY MEMBERS, on THURSDAY, JUNE 7th at 5p (CT) … more

Doc Watson In Critical Condition After Fall

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:16:06 -0700

Folk musician DOC WATSON is in critical condition at a NORTH CAROLINA hospital after falling at his home in DEEP GAP on MONDAY (5/21). A spokeswoman at BAPTIST HOSPITAL IN WINSTON-SALEM told … more

Jennifer Nettles Debuts On ABC's 'Duets'

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:58:31 -0700

MERCURY NASHVILLE duo SUGARLAND’s JENNIFER NETTLES is kicking off her post as a judge on ABC’s ‘DUETS,’ which airs on THURSDAYS at 7p (CT). Last night she … more

Dierks Bentley Films Episode Of 'Unplugged' For CMT

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:53:51 -0700

CAPITOL NASHVILLE artist DIERKS BENTLEY recently stopped by CMT’s NASHVILLE studio to film a new episode of “Unplugged,” which is debuting exclusively on CMT.com on TUESDAY … more

Kip Moore To Perform For Fox & Friends

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:30:05 -0700

MCA NASHVILLE artist KIP MOORE is set to perform for FOX NEWS CHANNEL’s FOX & FRIENDS on TUESDAY (5/29). He will perform his hit “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” … more

Rodney Atkins To Host '2nd Annual Music City Gives Back' Benefit Concert

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:52:21 -0700

CURB RECORDS artist RODNEY ATKINS is set to host the “2nd Annual Music City Gives Back” benefit concert along with the NASHVILLE CONVENTION CENTER & VISITORS BUREAU on … more

Pistol Annies' Angaleena Presley Weds Jordan Powell

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:20:12 -0700

RCA NASHVILLE group PISTOL ANNIES member ANGALEENA PRESLEY married longtime boyfriend JORDAN POWELL on TUESDAY (5/22) in a private ceremony in JACKSON HOLE, WY. POWELL is the tour manager for … more

Dave Kelly To Exit KSCS And Move Back To Nashville

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:31:52 -0700

CUMULUS/DALLAS VP/Market Manager DAN BENNETT has confirmed to ALL ACCESS that Country KSCS/DALLAS PD DAVE KELLY is relocating back to NASHVILLE to be closer to family. In addition to handling … more

Journal/Wichita Names McQuilliam Promo & Marketing Dir.

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:51:49 -0700

JOURNAL BROADCAST GROUP/WICHITA has named MIKE McQUILLIAM as Promotions/Marketing Dir. for the cluster. McQUILLIAM joined the stations in 2001, and for the last three years has been doing … more

Dolly Parton Song Added To Congress' National Recording Registry

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:11:18 -0700

Country great DOLLY PARTON has achieved a historic milestone, her song “Coat Of Many Colors” has been added to the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS' NATIONAL RECORDING REGISTRY. One of … more

Tim McGraw Launches HomeFront Program For Veterans

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:45:53 -0700

BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP artist TIM McGRAW is launching a nationwide program called HOMEFRONT in partnership with CHASE and OPERATION HOMEFRONT to award mortgage-free homes to wounded warriors … more

Boot Campaign Announces Country Throwdown Tour Contest

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:48:01 -0700

The BOOT CAMPAIGN, a military non-profit that donates to soldiers healing from a variety of physical and emotional combat wounds, has announced their "COUNTRY THROWDOWN TOUR … more

New Hank Williams Movie To Be Screened In Nashville

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:25:51 -0700

MOZARK and LIVE BAIT ENTERTAINMENT PICTURE’S have just announced a special viewing of the new HANK WILLIAMS movie, “The Last Ride,” at the ERNEST TUBB TEXAS TROUBADOUR … more

Lady Antebellum Surprised On Stage By Marching Band

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:54:11 -0700

CAPITOL NASHVILLE trio LADY ANTEBELLUM received a special surprise to congratulate them on their 200th Webisode WEDNESDAY on TUESDAY night (5/22). The EVANS, GA LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL … more

CMA Announces Nominees For 'SRO Awards'

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:06:57 -0700

The CMA (COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION) has announced the nominees for the touring industry honors known as the SRO (STANDING ROOM ONLY AWARDS), with the final ballot being sent to CMA members … more

Momentum Label Group To Team With Grassroots Promotion

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:14:24 -0700

MOMENTUM LABEL GROUP/NASHVILLE has announced its new partnership with GRASSROOTS PROMOTION to focus on the label's promotion efforts with secondary Country radio stations. MOMENTUM was … more

Grand Ole Opry Gives Special Thanks To U.S. Military

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:50:22 -0700

THE GRAND OLE OPRY held a special show to honor our military last night (5/23) in NASHVILLE. Along with the concert featuring JOHN CONLEE, JIMMY DICKENS, RASCAL FLATTS, MONTGOMERY GENTRY, … more

The Tennessean To Feature Jo Dee Messina's Blog

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:03:03 -0700

CURB RECORDS/NASHVILLE artist JO DEE MESSINA’s “The Fumbling Mom” blog will be featured in NASHVILLE newspaper THE TENNESSEAN. The newspaper will feature content from JO … more

Luke Bryan To Perform On ABC's 'The Bachelorette'

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:48:01 -0700

CAPITOL NASHVILLE artist LUKE BRYAN is set to perform during a romantic date on the third episode of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” airing on MONDAY, MAY 28th at 8p (ET). The … more

Reba And Scotty McCreery Stop By 'American Idol' Finale

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:19:15 -0700

THE VALORY MUSIC COMPANY artist REBA made an appearance last night on "American Idol's" finale to join former Idol" contestant SKYLAR LAINE, in a duet. The two performed … more

Little Big Town To Premire New Video On People.com Tomorrow

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:23:34 -0700

CAPITOL NASHVILLE act LITTLE BIG TOWN will world premiere the music video for their single “Pontoon” on PEOPLE.COM TOMORROW (5/25). The video, directed by DECLAN WHITEBLOOM, was … more

Mike Dungan A Grandfather

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:47:42 -0700

ALL ACCESS sends congrats to UMG (UNIVERSAL GROUP NASHVILLE) Chairman/CEO MIKE DUNGAN on the birth of his first grandson. JACOB GRAHAM DUNGAN was born YESTERDAY (5/23) to CHRIS and JENNIFER … more

New Contact Info For Chris DeCarlo

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:54:56 -0700

CHRIS DECAROLO, new to the promo team at the recently launched SIDEWALK RECORDS, has a new email address. Reach out to CHRIS at cdecarlo@sidewalkrecords.com. Her phone number remains … more

Country Women Make Maxim Hot 100 List

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:32:44 -0700

MAXIM has released their 2012 HOT 100 list and several Country females made the cut this year. For the first time, the ranking was determined by a reader vote, with fans picking TAYLOR … more

CMA Announces Date For '46th Annual CMA Awards'

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:01:04 -0700

The CMA has just announced that the “46th Annual CMA Awards” will air live THURSDAY, NOV 1st at 8p (ET) on ABC from the BRIDGESTONE ARENA in NASHVILLE, TN. “The CMA AWARDS … more

CMT Announces Additional Performers For 2012 CMT Music Awards

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:37:09 -0700

CMT has just announced additional performers for the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6th airing at 8p (ET) on CMT and CMT.com, hosted by TOBY KEITH and actress KRISTEN BELL. LUKE … more

Carrie Underwood Makes Appearance On NBC'S 'Dateline'

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:41:19 -0700

ARISTA NASHVILLE artist CARRIE UNDERWOOD stopped by NBC’S “Dateline” last night (5/22) to chat with host HODA KOTB about her career, her new album, and balancing work and … more

Ronnie Dunn To Make Media Appearances To Support New Album

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:06 -0700

ARISTA NASHVILLE artist is set to make some tv appearances in support of his new album “RONNIE DUNN – Special Edition,” which was released on MONDAY (5/21). The new release … more

Texas Music Chart And Best In Texas Magazine Taps Lauren Lucas

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:17 -0700

The TEXAS MUSIC CHART and BEST IN TEXAS MAGAZINE has hired LAUREN LUCAS as Director of Marketing and Advertising Sales. The TEXAS MUSIC CHART gages airplay measurement of TEXAS and RED DIRT … more

Craig Morgan And Folds Of Honor To Be Featured On CNN.com

Wed, 23 May 2012 07:35:33 -0700

CNN.com is featuring FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION in its special “IMPACT YOUR WORLD” section at www.cnn.com/impact from TODAY (5/23) through MONDAY (5/28). The segment will feature … more

Tug McGraw Foundation Sets Lineup For 'Celebrity Shootout'

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:30:15 -0700

The TUG McGRAW FOUNDATION, has announced the lineup for its "CELEBRITY SPORTING CLAY SHOOTOUT," presented by DELTASPORTS TV, on TUESDAY, JUNE 5th at the NASHVILLE GUN CLUB. Proceeds … more

Broken Bow Records Announces Concert For Cystic Fibrosis

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:43:12 -0700

The BROKEN BOW LABEL GROUP has announced A CONCERT FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS, presented by SIRIUSXM “THE HIGHWAY,” taking place in DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE at the WILDHORSE SALOON on … more

Josh Thompson Headed To 'Day Jobs' On GAC

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:32:44 -0700

RCA NASHVILLE artist JOSH THOMPSON will revisit his former trade as a concrete worker for the season finale of GAC’s series “Day Jobs” this week. The show premieres … more

Justin Moore To Headline Food Lion Speed Street Festival

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:14:24 -0700

THE VALORY MUSIC CO. artist JUSTIN MOORE will be headlining the COCA COLA STAGE at the 18th annual FOOD LION SPEED STREET FESTIVAL surrounding the NASCAR COCA-COLA 600 on FRIDAY night (5/25). … more

Scotty McCreery To Make Back-To-Back Appearances On Fox's 'American Idol'

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:50:27 -0700

MERCURY NASHVILLE artist SCOTTY MCCREERY returned to FOX’S “American Idol” last night (5/22) to perform his version of BIG MACHINE RECORDS artist TIM MCGRAW’S song … more

Condolences To Suzanne Gordon Of GAC-TV

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:20:07 -0700

ALL ACCESS sends condolences to GAC-TV VP/Programming SUZANNE GORDON, on the passing of her father JAMES RICHARD COX. JAMES COX was … more

WBWI Shuffles Lineup, Bill Mitchell Tapped For Mornings

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:03:43 -0700

BLISS COMMUNICATIONS Country WBWI/MILWAUKEE has tapped BILL MITCHELL for APD/Production Dir./mornings. MITCHELL was previously at NRG MEDIA Country WDHG/RHINELANDER, WI. WBWI GM/PD KEN SCOTT … more

Karen Goodner To Exit All Access June 1st, Joining Girlilla Marketing

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:47:15 -0700

ALL ACCESS Assistant Country Editor KAREN GOODNER will be exiting on JUNE 1st, to join GIRLILLA MARKETING/NASHVILLE as Account Manager. Her first day at GIRLILLA will be JUNE 11th. GOODNER, … more

Eddie Ybarra Joins Illinois Center For Broadcasting

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:20:04 -0700

EDDIE YBARRA has joined ILLINOIS CENTER FOR BROADCASTING/LOMBARD as Dir./Career Services. EDDIE was formerly PD at MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS Country WBFM (B93)/SHEBOYGAN, and he will also … more

WQBE Makes On-Air Moves

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:56:02 -0700

BRISTOL BROADCASTING Country WQBE/CHARLESTON, WV PD/afternoon host ED ROBERTS is making the move to middays. He replaces DAVE EVANS in middays, who will stay with the cluster focusing on PD … more

Funeral Services Set For Rusty Walker

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:03:40 -0700

Funeral arrangements for Country radio legend RUSTY WALKER, who passed away YESTERDAY following a heart attack (NET NEWS 5/21), and a full obituary have been released by CUTSHALL FUNERAL HOME … more

Joe Nichols Parts Ways With Show-Dog Universal Music

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:19:07 -0700

Country artist JOE NICHOLS has announced via TWITTER that he has parted ways with SHOW-DOG UNIVERSAL MUSIC. NICHOLS wrote, ““I’d like to thank SHOWDOG UNIVERSAL for doing … more

Int'l Bluegrass Music Association To Move Events To Raleigh

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:07:12 -0700

The INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION has announced that it will move its WORLD OF BLUEGRASS events to RALEIGH, NC from 2013 to 2015. WORLD OF BLUEGRASS WEEK includes the four-day … more

Ronnie Dunn Ready For SiriusXM Specials This Week

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:34:39 -0700

SIRIUS XM RADIO has announced that ARISTA NASHVILLE artist RONNIE DUNN will sit down for a live Q&A session with an audience of SIRIUSXM listeners at the SIRIUSXM studios in NEW YORK … more

10th Annual Source Awards To Take Place August 23rd In Nashville

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:11:03 -0700

The 10th ANNUAL SOURCE AWARDS will take place THURSDAY, AUGUST 23rd at the new home of the MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM at MUNINCIPAL AUDITORIUM in NASHVILLE. The SOURCE AWARDS is … more

Big Machine Label Group Partners With Crown Royal For NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:25:54 -0700

CROWN ROYAL WHISKEY and BIG MACHINE RECORDS have announced a partnership for this year’s NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES race at INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY. Officially titled CROWN ROYAL … more

CMA Names Matthew Seaton Community Outreach Manager

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:37:54 -0700

The CMA (COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION) has announced the hiring of MATTHEW SEATON as Community Outreach Manager. He will report to SVP/Finance and Administration AMY SMARTT. In this position, … more

CMA Foundation Announces Donation To W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:37:54 -0700

The CMA FOUNDATION is donating $50,000 to benefit summer music education programs for 170 low-income students at the W.O. SMITH NASHVILLE COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL. The donation is part of … more

'You've Been Sentenced' Country Edition Planned For CMA Week

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:07:53 -0700

The game company McNEIL DESIGNS FOR BRIGHTER MINDS, is hosting the debut Country music celebrity edition tournament ‘YOU’VE BEEN SENTENCED,” during CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEK, … more

Hunter Hayes New Brand Ambassador For Martin Guitars

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:29:15 -0700

ATLANTIC/WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE artist HUNTER HAYES has teamed with C.F. MARTIN & CO. as a brand ambassador. HAYES will take his MARTIN 42-style instrument with him on the road this FALL … more

Country Weekly To Host Benefit Concert for Musicians On Call

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:55:41 -0700

COUNTRY WEEKLY magazine is kicking of the 2012 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL with a special benefit concert on TUESDAY, JUNE 5th. Taking the stage at the HARD ROCK CAFE in downtown NASHVILLE will be … more

Country Radio Loses A Giant, Rusty Walker Passes

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:02:18 -0700

ALL ACCESS is saddened to report the death of Country radio legend RUSTY WALKER, who passed away this morning (5/21), following a heart attack that he suffered while biking on SATURDAY, MAY … more

Tim McGraw Signs To Big Machine Records Label Group

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:24 -0700

In a press conference held this morning (5/21), at the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM in NASHVILLE, BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP Chairman/CEO SCOTT BORCHETTA announced that he has signed … more

Bobby Corser Exits KUPL, Seeks Next Opportunity

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:21:54 -0700

Former ALPHA BROADCASTING Country KUPL/PORTLAND, OR staffer BOBBY CORSER tells ALL ACCESS he is now looking for his next opportunity. CORSER exited after the promotion street team was … more

Charles 'Chachi' Angelo Joins Cumulus' New Z-Country

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:53:07 -0700

CUMULUS Country WZCY (Z COUNTRY)/HARRISBURG, PA, has hired CARLES “CHACHI’ ANGELO for mornings. CHACHI is formerly of RESULTS RADIO WGGE (FROGGY 99)/PARKERSBURG, WV, and previous … more

Ashley Abegg Joins WBYB/Olean, NY

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:50:05 -0700

COLONIAL MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT Country WBYB/OLEAN, NY has hired ASHLEY ABEGG, most recently at ENTERCOM Top 40/Rhythmic KDGS (POWER 93.3)/WICHITA, for Production Dir./mornings duties. Her … more

CRTC OKs New FMs In Miramichi, NB

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:36:04 -0700

NEWCAP will be getting a new FM station in MIRAMICHI, NB after the CRTC approved its application, and so will MIRAMICHI FELLOWSHIP CENTER, but MARITIME BROADCASTING SYSTEM LTD. came up short … more

Paul Heling Joins Midwest Communications/Green Bay As Digital Brand Manager

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:08:05 -0700

MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS/GREEN BAY, WI has named PAUL HELING to the newly created position of Digital Brand Manager. HELING previously worked for the cluster, which includes Country WNCY, from … more

David Shaw Joins Tenacity Records

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:08:24 -0700

TENACITY RECORDS/NASHVILLE has hired DAVID SHAW as National Dir./Promotion, effective immediately. The announcement was made TODAY (5/21), by label Pres. MIKE KRASKI. SHAW joins other members … more

George Jones Admitted Into Nashville Area Hospital

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:52:36 -0700

Country great GEORGE JONES was admitted into a NASHVILLE area hospital TODAY (5/21), where he will undergo testing and evaluation for a lingering upper respiratory infection. Concerts … more

2012 CMA Music Festival Announces Accoustic Lineup

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:08:05 -0700

The CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL has just announced nightly acoustic performances at LP Field on THURSDAY, JUNE, 7th to SUNDAY, JUNE 10th. The acoustic lineup is as follows: June 7th KELLIE PICKLER and … more

Carrie Underwood To Be Featured On 'Dateline' Special, Appears With Husband On Oprah Show

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:15:08 -0700

ARISTA NASHVILLE artist CARRIE UNDERWOOD will be featured in an upcoming one-hour “DATELINE” 20th Anniversary Special next TUESDAY (5/2) at 9p (ET) on NBC-TV. CARRIE and … more

Craig Morgan Plans Annual Charity Event, Announces Daughter's Wedding

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:12:41 -0700

BLACK RIVER ENTERTAINMENT artist CRAIG MORGAN has announced that he is set to host his 6th annual CHARITY WEEKEND AUGUST 11th and 12th in his hometown of DICKSON, TN. Proceeds from the … more

James Wesley To Perform At The 'Got Heart, Give Hope Gala'

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:43:32 -0700

BROKEN BOW RECORDS artist JAMES WESLEY is set to perform at the HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS “2012 Got Heart, Give Hope Gala” on WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd. The event will be held at the … more

Toby Keith And Kristen Bell To Host 2012 CMT Music Awards

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:13:07 -0700

SHOW DOG- UNIVERSAL artist TOBY KEITH and actress KRISTEN BELL are set to host this year’s CMT MUSIC AWARDS on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6th at the BRIDGESTONE ARENA in NASHVILLE. The show will … more

Alan Jackson Concert Raises $152,500 For Mineral, VA

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:53:57 -0700

EMI NASHVILLE artist ALAN JACKSON performed a special concert in MINERAL, VA on SUNDAY, MAY 20th in the LOUISA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL parking lot. The town of MINERAL rallied together to win a … more

Montgomery Gentry To Kick-Off Fox & Friends 'All American Concert Series'

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:15:34 -0700

AVERAGE JOES ENTERTAINMENT duo MONTGOMERY GENTRY will kick-off FOX NEWS CHANNEL’s FOX & FRIENDS “ALL AMERICAN CONCERT SERIES,” this FRIDAY (5/25), during the 8a (ET) … more

The Roys To Host WSM-A Guest Artist Series

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:09:00 -0700

RURAL RHYTHM RECORDS duo will host GAYLORD Country WSM-A/NASHVILLE’s GUEST ARTIST SERIES TOMORROQW (5/22) from 2 to 3p (CT). The show gives the guest artists a chance to play some of … more

Hannah Blaylock Of Edens Edge To Host 'Outnumber Hunger' GAC Special

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:53:14 -0700

BIG MACHINE RECORDS artist HANNAH BLAYLOCK of trio EDENS EDGE, is set to host “Outnumber Hunger,” a 30-minute GAC TV special that spotlights BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP'S effort into … more

Kip Moore Gets First #1

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:34:30 -0700

Congrats to UMG (UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP)/NASHVILLE Sr. VP/Promotion ROYCE RISSER, MCA RECORDS VP/Promotion VAN HAZE, and the promo staff as MCA artist KIP MOORE gets his first #1 this week on … more

Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Move Induction Dinner

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:20:51 -0700

The NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME announced today (5/21), that its 42nd anniversary HALL OF FAME DINNER AND INDUCTION CEREMONY will take place on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7th at the RENAISSANCE … more

Eli Young Band Holds Top Spot On Texas Music Chart

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:21:54 -0700

There are three new entries to the TEXAS MUSIC CHART this week including RECKLESS KELLY, JERROD MEDULLA and HAYES CARLL! Meanwhile the ELI YOUNG BAND holds on to #1 while the TURNPIKE … more

Cumulus Media Networks Offering Three Exclusive Memorial Day Specials

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:31:46 -0700

CUMULUS MEDIA NETWORKS is offering several MEMORIAL DAY Weekend radio specials. Summer Kick Off With Martina McBride Multi-platinum selling country star MARTINA MCBRIDE will host this year's … more

Ebie McFarland Ties The Knot

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:13:55 -0700

Congratulations to music industry publicist, and owner of ESSENTIAL MEDIA, EBIE McFARLAND, who married JON-PAUL BRUNO on MAY 9th in ST. BARTS. Reach out to McFARLAND and congratulate her at … more