Carrie Underwood Likely To Top Next Week's Billboard 200 November 05, 2009 - Retail Carrie Underwood is on track to achieve her second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as her recently released album, "Play On," should debut atop the chart next week. Music industry prognosticators suggest the 19/Arista Nashville set could sell over 300,000 copies by week's end on Sunday (Nov. 8) night. » Full Story
Carolwood Records Shutters November 03, 2009 -
| Country The year-old Carolwood Records venture has closed and staffers Dave Collins, Trudie Daniell, and Stephanie Keshe, will exit the company according to release from Lyric Street/Carolwood Records president Randy Goodman. » Full Story
Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry To Headline Country Throwdown Tour November 02, 2009 - Touring Warped Tour producers 4fini Productions will today announce a name and a lineup for their venture into country music waters. First tipped on Billboard.com, the debut run of the Country Throwdown tour will feature Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town and Jack Ingram. » Full Story
Jay Sean Recaptures Hot 100's Top Slot October 22, 2009 - Retail Jay Sean's "Down" returns to the top slot of the Billboard Hot 100 for a second time, just one week after Britney Spears' No. 1 debut bumped him to runner-up status. » Full Story
Tammy Wynette Gets Posthumous Honor October 19, 2009 - Publishing The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted hit songwriters Kye Fleming and Mark D. Sanders and late country music icon Tammy Wynette during the organization's 39th Anniversary Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony, held Oct. 19 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. » Full Story
Garth Brooks Says He Will Resume Music Career October 15, 2009 - Country
| Touring Garth Brooks, the best-selling solo musician in U.S. history, said on Thursday he was coming out of retirement and was expected to announce an extended concert run at the Wynn Las Vegas casino and hotel. » Full Story
Tyminski Wins Top Bluegrass Awards October 02, 2009 - Country Dan Tyminski won two top awards Thursday night at the 20th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, including male vocalist of the year for the fourth time. » Full Story
Taylor Swift Climbs Hot 100, Black Eyed Peas Still No. 1 September 24, 2009 - Rock and Pop The Black Eyes Peas' "I Gotta Feeling" reigns for a 13th week on the Billboard Hot 100, besting the 12-week stay at the summit of "Boom Boom Pow," the Peas' previous single that directly preceded its follow-up at No. 1. » Full Story
Johnny Reid Wins 5 CCMA Awards September 14, 2009 - Global
| Country Ontario singer Johnny Reid took five awards, including male artist of the year, at the Canadian Country Music Association awards in Vancouver last night (Sept. 13). » Full Story
Kanye West Outburst Mars MTV Music Video Awards September 14, 2009 - Rock and Pop The MTV video music awards held on Sunday paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson, but was overshadowed by an outburst by rapper Kanye West, who interrupted an acceptance speech by U.S. singer Taylor Swift. » Full Story
CMA Looks To Expand Reach September 11, 2009 - Branding
| Country The Country Music Association is looking to expand its reach to tech savvy consumers through new branding partnerships in the high-tech world. » Full Story
