CBS Launches AMP Radio Detroit October 05, 2009 - Jazz Taking on the top-rated station in Detroit, CBS Radio Monday at 8 a.m. debuted AMP Radio, which employs a top-40 format, on WVMV-FM. » Full Story
Lataillade Expands Scope, Execs Join Central South Board August 26, 2009 - RB Hip-Hop As part of Lataillade Entertainment's multi-million dollar stock purchase equal to a 50% stake in Central South Distribution, the gospel/Christian music distributor will diversify its music offering to other genres. » Full Story
Chapman, Heath, Casting Crowns Net Doves April 24, 2009 - Christian Nashville veteran Steven Curtis Chapman, newcomer Brandon Heath and perennial favorites Casting Crowns topped the list of artists taking home honors at the Gospel Music Association's 40th annual GMA Dove Awards last night (April 23) at the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville. » Full Story
David Winans Sr. Dies At 76 April 08, 2009 - Christian David Winans Sr., the patriarch of that gospel music family, has died in Nashville. He was 76. A statement from a Los Angeles public relations company representing the family said he died Wednesday at a hospice in Nashville. » Full Story
SESAC Christian Honors Songwriters February 24, 2009 - Christian
| Publishing Jason Ingram took home his third consecutive SESAC Christian Songwriter of the year honor last night (Feb. 23) at the performing rights organization's annual awards dinner in Nashville at Sambuca Restaurant. » Full Story
Stevie Wonder to Perform At White House February 19, 2009 - RB Hip-Hop Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Esperanza Spalding, Martina McBride, Mary Mary and will.i.am are among the lineup of performers for “Stevie Wonder in Performance at the White House: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.” » Full Story
Gospel Briefs: 'Sunday Best,' BMI February 19, 2009 - Christian BET’s “Sunday Best” gospel singing competition begins its second season; The Gospel Music Channel will broadcast the world premiere of the 2009 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel special. » Full Story
Primary Wave Buys Tennessee Ernie Ford Catalog January 12, 2009 - Publishing Primary Wave has purchased the publishing interest in the Tennessee Ernie Ford catalog that has reverted to the late singer's estate, Tennessee Ernie Ford Enterprises. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. » Full Story
Bright Named To Word Post November 10, 2008 - Christian
| Country Veteran producer and music publishing executive Mark Bright has been named president and CEO of Word Entertainment. He succeeds Jim Van Hook, who decided to retire after more than 30 years in the faith-based music industry. » Full Story