Tag: Nashville

What Is The Music Business Association? [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

This week James Donio from the Music Business Association joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert to discuss how NARM evolved to become the Music Business Association, plus why DIY artists. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/28/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 12-hour clock, 2016 Tel Aviv stabbings, Brentwood, Collierville, Digital audio, Do it yourself, Easter, Exchange-traded fund, FTSE 100 Index, Nashville, Tennessee

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“The Last Songwriter” Film Looks At The Craft’s Future [VIDEO]

"Songwriting is fragile," says Garth Brooks, "(yet) it's the most important step in music." But the craft is undervalued in the digital age. The number of full-time songwriters in Nashville. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Awards, Antonio Stradivari, Comerica, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Emmy Award, film, Nashville, Nashville Songwriters Association International, Premiere, Tennessee, Vin Diesel

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ACM Awards Provide Impressive Sales & Streaming Bump

UPDATED: 11 Million viewers tuned into the ACM Awards broadcast last weekend, according to new stats from Nielsen Music. Viewers responded to the performances by giving a huge lift in sales. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/11/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: ACM, music. country music, Nashville

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Music Think Tank Weekly: Why You’re Not Getting What You Want • Stop Wasting Money • Much More

This week's key posts on MusicThinkTank looked at why you're not getting what you want, reasons unsigned bands should stop wasting money on radio pluggers, the best types of music for helping. Continue reading

admin on 04/01/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: ABC News, Americana (music), Artificial insemination, Asian cat, Associated Press, Capitol Records, Carrie Underwood, CMT Music Awards, Nashville, Tennessee

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Jack White Celebrates Third Man’s New Detroit Vinyl Pressing Plant [VIDEO]

Third Man Records has opened a state-of-the-art vinyl production facility in the heart of Detroit's historic Cass Corridor neighborhood; and Jack White visited to celebrate the unveiling.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Cass Corridor, Detroit, Gramophone record, Jack White, Nashville, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, record label, Record press, Record shop, Tennessee, Third Man Records

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Techstars Music Names 11 To Inaugural Startup Class

While startup incubators and accelerators have proven to be successful tech company launchpads , their involvement music has been limited. Only Nashville's Project Music and the UK's Abbey Road have. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/24/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: A Prairie Home Companion, Americana (music), Ben Lee, Best New Restaurant, Bridgestone Arena, Business Insider, Facebook, Instagram, Nashville, Tennessee, Twitter

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Leadership Music Now Accepting Class Of 2018 Applications

Last year I had the honor of being part of the Leadership Music Class of 2016. I can honestly say that the days spent with my 47 classmates – "The. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abortion, Brad Paisley, Charles Esten, Executive director, Frankie Ballard, George Strait, Kelsea Ballerini, music industry, Nashville, Tennessee, Tony Martell

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7 Nashville Music Companies Unite To Help Developing Artists

There is no shortage of companies created to help musicians as they begin and build their careers. But when seven Nashville artist services firms join together to provide a one-stop. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/19/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Alma mater, American Express, Artist, Audio equipment, business, Los Angeles, music industry, Nashville, record label, Soundcloud, Tennessee

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Country’s Cowboys: Where Have They All Gone?

Country radio has long been a powerful force to be reckoned with in world of broadcast and music in general, but some of those numbers seem to be changing as. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/11/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bridgestone Arena, country music, Country Music Association, Country Music Association Awards, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Daddy Lessons, Dixie Chicks, Dolly Parton, Nashville, Randy Travis, Tennessee

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RIAA Certifies 100 Gold and Platinum Awards For October 2016

The RIAA has released its October 2016 list of 32 albums and 68 digital singles certified gold and platinum awards including Kelsea Ballerina, Eminem and Carrie Underwood.

Bruce Houghton on 11/10/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Country Music Association Awards, Dolly Parton, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Nashville, Tennessee

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Chuck Berry To Celebrate 90th Birthday With Release Of First Album In 38 Years On Dualtone

Rock icon Chuck Berry had a surprise for his fans on his 90th birthday when he announced that he was releasing his first album in 38 years.

Bruce Houghton on 10/21/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alberta, Alexander Steen, Ben Carson, Bobby Wills, Broadcast journalism, Chuck Berry, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Nashville, record label, Tennessee

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