Can Country Music enact Common Sense Gun Control? 60 top artists pledge to try

Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Amy Grant, Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Margo Price, Kelsea Ballerini, and dozens of other top Nashville musicians have signed a letter and met with Tennesse lawmakers. Continue reading

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Americana Music Awards go to Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, Billy Strings & more – a full list of winners

The Americana music community came together to celebrate its own last night at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium with Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, and Billy Strings among those taking home 2022 honors.. Continue reading

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AmericanaFest adds vaccine, testing mandates

AmericanaFest, the annual Nashville gathering of the growing Americana musician and industry tribe has become the first major US music conference to implement strict COVID protocols. That the Americana Music. Continue reading

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Jason Isbell, Valerie June, Amythyst Kiah lead Americana Music Awards nominees 2021

The nominees for the 20th annual Americana Honors & Awards were announced at Nashville’s new National Museum of African American Music yesterday. The winners will be announced at the Americana. Continue reading

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Reflections On A Post-Pandemic Nashville

One of the music capitals of the North America, Nashville has been dealt a particularly heavy blow as a result of COVID-19. Here, one resident reflects on the state of. Continue reading

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Rachel Whitney Joins Spotify Nashville From YouTube

Rachel Whitney, formerly of YouTube, is joining Spotify as the Head of Editorial for Nashville. Spotify now has two women heading its Nashville office – Head Of Artists & Lanell. Continue reading

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Warning Signs For Radio As Country Music Embraces Streaming

Streaming of Country music was up 36% in the US last year according to new data from MRC Data/Nielsen Music 54% of American country radio listeners now report streaming music. Continue reading

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Leadership Music Opens Applications For 2021

Leadership Music is now accepting applications from music industry leaders for its Class of 2021. The eight-month Nashville-based program, which I am fortunate to have become a part of in. Continue reading

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5 Big Takeaways From Americanafest 2019

Americanafest 2019 is a wrap. Thousands of musicians, music industry professionals and fans descended on Nashville for a four-day conference, an awards show filled with great music and short speeches. Continue reading

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IEBA Names 2019 Industry Awards Nominees

The International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) has named the 2019 nominees for its Industry Awards to be presented at the Honors & Awards Ceremony on Oct. 29th during IEBA’s 49th. Continue reading

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