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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
Business Matters: Sony, RealNetworks, Google, Warner Music Nashville and More
October 30, 2009 - | Digital and Mobile
Sony Music reported revenue of $1.38 billion and an operating income of $96 million in Sony Corp’s fiscal Q2 ending September 30; Spotify installed new servers to handle its growing number of users; Warner Music Nashville has struck a strategic partnership with BAM Racing, and more. » 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
Cracker Barrel To Offer Alan Jackson Collection
October 22, 2009 - Branding | Retail
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store will offer the Alan Jackson Collection, a 40-plus piece assortment of lifestyle items created in conjunction with Jackson, beginning Nov. 2. » Full Story
Buble Stays On Top, 'New Moon' Grabs No. 2 On Billboard 200
October 21, 2009 - Retail
The penthouse of the Billboard 200 chart is still a bit "Crazy," as Michael Bublé's "Crazy Love" retains the No. 1 slot for a second week. » 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
Business Matters: ASCAP, Spotify, Wolfgang's Vault
October 15, 2009 - Global | Digital and Mobile
Court rules on ringtone case between ASCAP and mobile carriers; Daniel Ek reveals more Spotify stats; Wolfgang's Vault updates iPhone app; and more. » Full Story
Keith Urban, Sugarland To Headline 2010 Stagecoach Festival
October 08, 2009 - Touring
Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland will headline the 2010 Stagecoach country music festival, to be held April 24-25 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif. » Full Story
Taylor Swift Announces Second Leg Of 'Fearless' Tour
October 08, 2009 - Touring
Taylor Swift's Fearless tour -- one of the year's most successful treks and another boost to the teen country star's rising profile -- will be extended through spring 2010. » Full Story
Brooks & Dunn, Taylor Swift To Perform At CMA Awards
October 06, 2009 - Country
The 43rd annual Country Music Association awards will offer fans one of the last chances to see Brooks & Dunn before they split next year. » Full Story
Business Matters: 'The Long Tail,' Perez Hilton, Rhapsody
October 05, 2009 - Touring | Digital and Mobile
"Perez Presents" tour lacks draw power; Rhapsody says its iPhone app has been downloaded 200,000 times; Gretchen Wilson has launched her own record label and more. » 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
Toby Keith, Wyclef Jean To Play Nobel Concert
September 30, 2009 - Global | Rock and Pop
Will Smith and his wife, the actress Jada Pinkett Smith, will co-host this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo featuring Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith and Donna Summer, organizers said Wednesday. » Full Story
Fourth Next Big Nashville Fest Set For October
September 28, 2009 - Country
The fourth annual Next Big Nashville Music Festival and Conference is set for October 7-10. » 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
Miller, Fogerty Honored At Americana Music Awards
September 18, 2009 - Country
Buddy Miller won four awards and veteran John Fogerty received a special honor Thursday night at the eighth annual Americana Music Association Honors and Awards Show. » Full Story
Nashville's WSM To Debut 'Live From The Loveless'
September 17, 2009 - Country
Legendary country music station WSM 650-AM is bringing "Music City Roots: Live from the Loveless Café" to the airwaves. » Full Story
Toby Keith Voted Songwriter/Artist Of The Decade
September 16, 2009 - Country
Country music star Toby Keith has been voted songwriter/artist of the decade by the Nashville Songwriters Association International. » 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
RGK Entertainment Hires Tracy Martin As GM
September 11, 2009 - Global | Country
RGK Entertainment Group, which includes the Open Road country label and a management operation, announced it has hired Tracy Martin as GM. » 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
 


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