Tag Archives: country

2011 CMA Award Winners

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

2011 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards Nominees and Winners Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean Brad Paisley Blake Shelton Taylor Swift Keith Urban Female Vocalist of the Year Sara Evans Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Male Vocalist … Continue reading →

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World Vision President Invites Music Row to Use Their Voice on Behalf of the Poor

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

From Aristo PR — For Immediate Release: Contact:  Mike Severson – 615-496-6023 – mike@seversonfarm.com Nashville, TN–Humanitarian and relief organization World Vision hosted a reception at the CMA headquarters for Music Row executives to meet World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns. … Continue reading →

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Favorite Music Of 2010

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

My own little “Best Of” for 2010.  In no particular order. Best Musical Groups of 2010: PawnShop kings, Zac Brown Band, Switchfoot, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, The Black Keys, Needtobreathe, Paramore, Skillet, Mumford and Sons, OneRepublic, Civil Wars, Downhere … Continue reading →

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Revealing Speak at Billboard Country Music Summit

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

The Billboard Country Music Summit was held in downtown Nashville on June 7th and 8th.  It was a gathering of all segments of the music industry to discuss, debate and pontificate about current issues within the music business and ideas … Continue reading →

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2010 ACM Award Winners

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

Like all awards shows, the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards featured some stellar, some forgettable, and some cringing performances.  I’ll let you decide which is which, but it seemed clear to me. I will say that the top two … Continue reading →

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A Songwriting Perspective

Posted on March 24, 2010 by

The following is a concise and relevant conversations between Peter Cooper and Carnival Music’s Frank Liddell on the state of songwriting and publishing. Published by Peter Cooper on March 19, 2010 in The Tennessean’s Features Frank Liddell owns Carnival Music … Continue reading →

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Texas to Nashville

Posted on March 15, 2010 by

Texas to Nashville, originally uploaded by Mike Severson. Check out the photoblog at http://www.seversonphotography.wordpress.com

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Country Radio and Social Media

Posted on March 8, 2010 by

Here is an interesting article from SOCIAL RADIO PROS on Country radio and social media: There has been a huge focus on moving radio brands to the internet.  Internet ad revenue has grown exponentially while the spot business has declined.  … Continue reading →

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Complete List of 2010 Grammy Award Winners

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

Nashville was well represented last night at the 2010 Grammy Awards.  There were some stellar performances from the likes of Pink, Zac Brown Band, Lady Antebellum, Maxwell, Andrea Bocelli & Mary J. Blige, and Jeff Beck w/ Imelda May. The … Continue reading →

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Favorite Music of 2009 – For The Record

Posted on December 29, 2009 by

My own little “Best Of” for 2009.  In no particular order……..Happy New Year! Best Musical Groups of 2009: MuteMath, Sam & Ruby, Chickenfoot, Lady Antebellum, Needtobreathe, Kings of Leon, Zac Brown Band, The Fray, Fiction Family, Shinedown, Paramore Best Female Musical … Continue reading →

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Taylor Swift’s Pop Culture Domination

Posted on December 3, 2009 by

Taylor Swift is pop culture right now.  I’m just hoping Nashville can hang on to her because she is bringing so many people to the country format that otherwise would never have considered it. The L.A. Times has put together … Continue reading →

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Musical Preview

Posted on November 23, 2009 by

Just some of the artists performing at the Compassion International benefit on December 2nd at Mercy Lounge in Nashville.  More artist info and videos to come….. Bryan White Rob Blackledge Julie Roberts Blaine Laresen Alathea

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Artists Come Together With Compassion

Posted on November 20, 2009 by

COUNTRY, POP ARTISTS JOIN FORCES FOR COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL BENEFIT AT MERCY LOUNGE DEC 2 Artists  Carter’s Chord, Julie Roberts, Bryan White, Blaine Larsen, Rob Blackledge, Mica Roberts, Trailer Choir, Canaan Smith, Charmaine, Natalie Hemby and other special guests perform at … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: Steve Wariner & Chet Atkins

Posted on November 19, 2009 by

When I first started really getting into country music Steve Wariner was leading the way as one of my favorites.  I recently saw him at the CMA radio broadcasts and under my breath said “Wow, there’s Steve Wariner!”.  He is … Continue reading →

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Passion for the Music. Compassion for the Poor.

Posted on November 16, 2009 by

Compassion International Benefit Show All proceeds will go to the Global Food Crisis Fund, assisting children and their families in the most needed areas where Compassion serves. • Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009, doors open at 7:30pm • Mercy Lounge in … Continue reading →

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2009 CMA Award Winners

Posted on November 11, 2009 by

The List of Country Music Association Award Winners: Musical Event of the Year: “Start A Band “  Brad Paisley and Keith Urban Musician of the Year:  Mac McAnally Music Video of the Year:  “Love Story“  Taylor Swift – directed by … Continue reading →

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A Message from Keynote Speaker for CRS 41

Posted on October 19, 2009 by

Dave Ramsey is an incredibly successful broadcast personality and is on over 400 radio stations.  In addition, Dave is a prominent author, speaker, businessman, and culture shaper.  He’s also a heck of a nice guy.  I should know since my … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: Garth Brooks

Posted on October 15, 2009 by

In honor of his coming out of retirement to play shows in Las Vegas (did you happen to hear about that?) here is Garth’s very first single from 1989, “Much Too Young To Feel This Damn Old”, captured with some … Continue reading →

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All for the Hall

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

If ever there was an industry show I was glad I went to, this one was it.  I caught myself smiling at times because of the pure talent that graced the stage and the quality of the music.  The production … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio

Posted on October 12, 2009 by

From The Tennessean Tune In Music City blog by Lucas Hendrickson Diamond Rio (photo: Russ Harrington) The silence didn’t last all that long. Guitarist Jimmy Olander was outlining his vision for the next Diamond Rio project to the group’s lead singer, … Continue reading →

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The Guatemala Crew

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

Artists Lend A Hand To Good Causes Carter’s Chord joined fellow artists Megan Mullins and Rob Blackledge, and media professionals on a September trip to Guatemala on behalf of Compassion International, a child development ministry working to release the world’s … Continue reading →

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The Music City Cycle

Posted on September 16, 2009 by

I was at the gym this morning getting a workout on the bicycle.  I plugged in my headphones to listen to one of the five television channels available to those in the facility.  My choices were a Wall Street news … Continue reading →

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CMA Award Nominees Announced Today

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

The 43rd annual CMA Awards nominees were announced this morning.  The live broadcast will be on Wednesday, November 11th at 8p EST from Nashville on ABC. Entertainer Of The Year KENNY CHESNEY BRAD PAISLEY TAYLOR SWIFT GEORGE STRAIT KEITH URBAN … Continue reading →

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And We’re Off

Posted on September 3, 2009 by

I’m quite excited about the trip we are departing on today.  A mission and advocasy trip to Guatemala to visit child development programs and see first hand how children and families are being rescued from their dire circumstances.  I already … Continue reading →

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Keith Urban Brings It

Posted on July 22, 2009 by

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: How can Keith Urban not be Entertainer of the Year?  Seeing him long ago fronting The Ranch and several times as a solo artist, no one can touch his show.  The … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of Your Fans

Posted on June 8, 2009 by

In the music business I’ve heard it said you will see artists at Fan Fair (or visiting radio) on their way up and then on their way down. Rarely in between when they are a superstar or at the top of … Continue reading →

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Nice Sales Week for Country

Posted on April 20, 2009 by

Rascal Flatts new album “Unstoppable” sold 351,000 in its initial week. It debuts at #1 in the Billboard Top 200 and is the trio’s fifth consecutive studio album to debut in the top five.  The most interesting number and the … Continue reading →

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ACM Awards 2009

Posted on April 3, 2009 by

The 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards are being held in Las Vegas on Sunday night, April 5th at the MGM Grand.    I know my artist, radio, and industry friends are having a large time in Vegas and are preparing for the … Continue reading →

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El Salvador with Emerson Drive

Posted on April 1, 2009 by

The mission and advocacyl trip to El Salvador was another amazing and overwhelming view into the lives of children and families being impacted and changed.  Emerson Drive had the opportunity to see it all first hand and bring smiles to … Continue reading →

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From Country to the World

Posted on February 11, 2009 by

Tomorrow morning I leave for Honduras with a missions group.  We will be traveling there to tour a couple of the projects that are set up.  We’ll visit the children and families who are being directly helped and witness the impact that … Continue reading →

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Power Shmower

Posted on October 6, 2008 by

I recently checked out the “Power” rankings in Country Aircheck.  It is the issue that features the top 30 most powerful people in the radio and music industry as voted by Country Aircheck readers.  Ten years ago I would have … Continue reading →

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Like A Woman

Posted on September 23, 2008 by

AWARD-WINNING POWERHOUSE VOCALIST JAMIE O’NEAL   RELEASES NEW SINGLE  “Like A Woman” Hits Radio Monday, October 13 With Album to Follow Early Next Year from 1720 Entertainment    ACM Award-winner and multi-Grammy nominee, Jamie O’Neal returns to country radio Monday, October 13 with … Continue reading →

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CMA Voting: Stealing the Election or Natural Selection?

Posted on September 17, 2008 by

So Rascal Flatts getting shut out of the Country Music Award nominations is a big deal apparently.  It has also previously happened to Toby Keith and Tim McGraw at the height of their popularity too.  One of the leading country … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: Joel Burke

Posted on September 11, 2008 by

WHAT ARE YOU FAMOUS FOR?   by Joel Burke I was digging threw some boxes and came across a couple of school yearbooks. It was an unexpected trip down memory lane. It was a one-way trip back in time to experiences … Continue reading →

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The Next Adventure

Posted on September 3, 2008 by

I’m now doing my thing at 1720 Entertainment.  I’m thrilled to work with Bill Macky and his solid promotion team.  I have worked with all but one of the crew at some point in my career and have the utmost personal and professional … Continue reading →

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Forward Thinking in Nashville

Posted on August 27, 2008 by

I  LOVE  THIS.  Finally someone is doing something that makes sense in this town.  Will it work?  Based on the demo segment who purchase music from Taylor Swift I think it will.  The price points may be a little high for the basic … Continue reading →

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Industry Pro: Frank Edwards

Posted on August 25, 2008 by

FRANK EDWARDS PD Clear Channel KRYS/Corpus Christi Previous Stations & Positions: KTAI / Texas A&M-Kingsville (college radio station) KNGV / Kingsville (Friday football board op / Sunday morning board op) KOUL / Corpus Christi (started as weekend guy, then night … Continue reading →

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The Globalization of Country Music?

Posted on August 19, 2008 by

We were rolling down the road in our small bus in Kigali, Rwanda when we came to a stop in traffic.  Next to us was a local man who was listening to music in his car.  It was rather loud … Continue reading →

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Glory Days of The Wolf in Dallas

Posted on August 13, 2008 by

This is an intriguing article from Sean Ross from Edison Media Research, but it is the comments following that take the cake.  I shouldn’t be surprised of how overweight egos respond so vehemently and how many want to take credit for not … Continue reading →

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Industry Pro: John Pisciotta

Posted on August 5, 2008 by

John Pisciotta Ripcord, Inc.     Previous employment/companies: Session Guitar, (Vince Gill, Pink, Amy Grant, Peter Cetera, Michael Omartian), Sony Tree writer/producer, Paradiso Music, Founder Lead Producer, Ripcord Entertainment,  Founder, Creative Director   Years in the biz:         14          Marital … Continue reading →

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2008 Nashville Star Winner

Posted on August 4, 2008 by

Well, they finally wrapped up season number six and the first major network season of Nashville Star on NBC tonight.  The viewing audience had a choice between two finalist – Melissa Lawson or Gabe Garcia.  In what was overall a … Continue reading →

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What Are Digital Sales Telling Us? Are We Listening?

Posted on July 24, 2008 by

Lefsetz lets loose with comments on digital sales for the week of 7/13.  Here a few choice morsels that should wake you up if you are living in the past………. SINGLE TRACKS 27. Madonna (featuring Justin Timberlake) “4 Minutes” Sales … Continue reading →

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Nashville Star Winner

Posted on July 1, 2008 by

I watched Nashville Star last night and was very disappointed that Nashville and country music were being represented so poorly.  Frankly, it was embarrassing.  If that’s the best finalists they can come up with then something is terribly amiss in their … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Falls Around the World

Posted on June 27, 2008 by

Whiskey Falls is hitting the road hard this summer with tour dates in England, France, Canada and even a volcano in Japan. In between three months of shows across the U.S., the band will make stops in Canada in June, … Continue reading →

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Identity Problem?

Posted on June 10, 2008 by

Sean Ross at Edison Media Research has written an interesting post about the infusion of former Top 40 artists, namely Bon Jovi, Jessica Simpson, Jewel and Darius Rucker, into the country format. While I directly identify with a label’s desire to … Continue reading →

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Industry Pro of the Week: CMT’s Lance Smith

Posted on June 8, 2008 by

LANCE SMITH Video host/personality CMT Previous Positions: Bartender, shoe salesman, struggling actor Years in the biz: 10 Marital Status: Married, 3yrs Kids: 2 dogs I know you have an interesting schedule, but what compromises a typical day for you?  It … Continue reading →

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Please Remain Standing

Posted on June 7, 2008 by

It’s Emerson Drive with their rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner delivered on June 1st before the Best Buy 400 NASCAR race at Dover Speedway.

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Please Rise and Remove Your Ballcap

Posted on June 6, 2008 by

Whiskey Falls performing the National Anthem for the Frogmen in the Morning at K-FROG/Riverside, CA.  Recorded in part during the radio broadcasts at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville.    

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Fan Fair 1988

Posted on June 5, 2008 by

The CMA Music Festival, otherwise better known as Fan Fair, is officially kicking off today. I have already escorted a few acts by to the early morning radio broadcasts taking place and will be checking out Emerson Drive’s Fan Club … Continue reading →

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How Far Will We Chase Older Demos?

Posted on June 4, 2008 by

The demographic of country radio is skewing higher.  The more we chase the demo, the higher the age keeps getting.  Logic would tell us that in order to grow the format we can’t rely on the older demo, but the … Continue reading →

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