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- Day 3 w/ songwriters in the DR has been incredible. Witnessing how much & in how many ways @WorldVision is lifting up children & families. 19 hours ago
- Into our second day & we have met some amazing kids. One a phenomenal singer who wrote an incredible song. #undiscoveredtalent #worldvision 1 day ago
- Long travel day done. After 2 flight and a 3.5 hour bus ride we are safely in Barahona, DR. Dinner time & hang time! 2 days ago
- We all ran into @hollywilliams1 at the gate in Nashville. Great to meet her. The amount of talent at B concourse this morning was intense. 3 days ago
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Tag Archives: Keith Urban
All for the Hall
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
CMA Award Nominees Announced Today
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
Posted in Artists, Music, Music Business, Radio
Tagged broadcast, Carrie Underwood, CMA Awards, country, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Music, Nashville, Radio, Taylor Swift
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Keith Urban Brings It
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
Posted in Artists, Media & Entertainment, Music Business, Video
Tagged ACM, artist, CMA, country, entertainment, Keith Urban, Lefsetz, Music, musician, Nicole Kidman, The Ranch
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Can Free Music and Profits Coexist?
A recent article from The Tennessean: Sarah Sidwell, a 19-year-old freshman at Belmont University, loves listening to music but doesn’t buy it that often. Instead, she listens to top artists on Pandora, a free online radio station that she customizes … Continue reading
Posted in Business/Marketing, Music, Music Business, Nashville, Technology
Tagged Belmont, business, country music, digital, ilike, Keith Urban, marketing, Music, Nashville, Pandora
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My Own “Best Of 2008″ List…..
Tired of reading critics favorites, so I’m listing my own personal Best Of 2008 just for kicks. In no particular order randomness ensues…..and I know I’m forgetting a few. Best Musical Groups of 2008: Chasen, MuteMath, Lady Antebellum, Emerson Drive, Daughtry, Whiskey Falls, … Continue reading
Posted in Artists, Music, Personal
Tagged 2008, 2009, Artists, best of 2008, Bethany Dillon, Brandon Heath, Chasen, Dan Tyminski, Francesca Battistelli, Gloriana, Here Come the Mummies, Jack Johnson, Joey and Rory, John Mayer, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Leigh Nash, live, Massacoustics, Music, MuteMath, Nickel Creek, Paramore, Steeldrivers, vocalists
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ACM Entertainer of the Year Voting Now Open……To Fans
For the first time in Academy of Country Music Awards history, the fans have the opportunity to vote along with the industry for the ACM Entertainer of the Year award. I won’t say who I voted for in all the other … Continue reading
Posted in Media & Entertainment, Music Business
Tagged country, entertainment, Keith Urban, Music
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Keith Urban Is Country Music’s Bono
I recently witnessed the best country music show of the year so far- Keith Urban & Carrie Underwood. Yes I know, they are not artists I work directly with, but I’m in this business because I love music and will give it … Continue reading
Posted in Music Business, Radio
Tagged awards, concert, country, Keith Urban, Radio, show
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