Fresh off the announcement of buzzed-about joint venture Big Loud Texas' expansion to include a publishing arm, Big Loud Texas Publishing, today the growing venture announces the completion of its hub curated to foster creative community in Austin. The Big Loud Texas House is a multi-functional space housed in a historic home built in the late 1800s with interior design...
Today independent label powerhouse Big Loud Records announces the promotion of industry veteran Tyler Waugh to SVP, Radio Promotion effective immediately. “Tyler's leadership, strategic vision and dedication have been instrumental to our continued growth and success,” shares EVP of Radio Promotion, Stacy Blythe. “The deep respect that he earns from the team speaks volumes. We are excited to see the impact...
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The Grand Ole Opry, celebrating its 100th anniversary, honored the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary with a red carpet parade and what has become a highlight of the year, the special Salute the Troops Opry performance last night. Among the artists who performed were Opry member Craig Morgan, who serves as a Warrant Officer in the Army Reserve; Opry members John Conlee, Dailey & Vincent, Steven Curtis Chapman,...
Reba McEntire has scored the biggest streaming debut of her career with her new single “Trailblazer,” a powerhouse collaboration with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert. The anthem—celebrating the legacy, grit, and unstoppable spirit of women in country music—garnered an impressive 2.6 million on-demand streams in its first week, marking a new personal best for Reba in the streaming era. Following its...
Peermusic Nashville has appointed Jennifer Hall to Senior Creative Director and has promoted Matt Michiels and Cameron Stutts to Vice President, Creative and Senior Creative Coordinator, respectively, as announced today by Michael Knox, President, Peermusic Nashville. Michael Knox commented: "I couldn’t be happier to welcome Jenny to our creative team and to recognize the hard work of Matt and Cameron with these well-deserved promotions. Jenny is a perfect...
On the heels of his fourth studio album, I'm The Problem, becoming the most-streamed country album of the year so far on Apple, Spotify and Amazon within hours of its release on Friday (May 16), Wallen debuted seven of the albums' tracks live for the first time last night in Gulf Shores, Alabama for his inaugural Sand In My Boots Festival....
Warner Music Nashville announces the hiring of radio promotion veteran Paige Elliott as National Director for the WEA Radio Promotion Team, and the promotion of Kayla Burnett to Manager, Radio for the WMN Team. “It is my extreme pleasure to announce that the Warner Music Nashville radio promotion team has hired one and recently promoted another,” says Senior Vice President of...
Yesterday evening, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition, Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker. The evening included special tribute performances of Parton’s songs “Coat of Many Colors” and "The Seeker” by Alison Krauss & Union Station. Parton concluded the evening with remarks of her own. The exhibit focuses on turning points...
Gavin Adcock performed in front of 8,000 fans this past weekend at his back-to-back sold out shows at Nashville’s new music venue, The Pinnacle. “Last time I played in Nashville it was for 500 people at Exit/In, now just over one year later I played for 8,000 over 2 nights at The Pinnacle. It blows my mind,” says Adcock. “They...
