Foundry Records has added Rick Baumgartner as National Director of Promotion. Baumgartner has worked at several labels, including Warner Brothers, Decca, Atlantic, Broken Bow and Black River Entertainment. “It’s an incredible honor to be given this opportunity by Cole, Mark and April,” says Baumgartner. “I continue to hold dear the friendships I’ve made in my years working […]
PARTYNEXTDOOR has just revealed the title and cover art for his forthcoming album PARTYMOBILE, arriving in February via OVO Sound. The announcement comes on the heels of his recently released video for “Loyal” feat. Drake, which premiered on Adult Swim last week and has amassed 114 million cumulative streams. PND also released another scorching track […]
On Thursday, Feb. 20, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, in partnership with Sony Music Nashville, will welcome Country Radio Seminar 2020 attendees to In Harmony: CRS at the Museum, a private cocktail reception with performances by Adam Doleac, Niko Moon, and Tenille Townes. The night will also feature a performance from students […]
Little Big Town is one of our favorites here at New Music Weekly. This American country music group was founded in 1998 is, comprised the same four members since its founding: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman (née Roads), Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook. Their musical style relies heavily on four-part vocal harmonies, with all four members […]
Hit songwriters, artists, and CRS 2020 attendees will come together to honor and remember the late Bob Kingsley during the annual “Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley,” Thursday, Feb. 20, at CRS. The evening will end with a writers round hosted by Garth Brooks, who will be joined by special, soon-to-be-announced guests. This always magical CRS event will be hosted by Fitz, who recently assumed hosting duties for Bob Kingsley’s […]
Shy Carter and Ashley McBryde have been added to the 2nd Annual Warner Music Nashville (WMN) Kickoff Luncheon, set to take place at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2020. The two artists will join this year’s headline performer, Kenny Chesney, and previously announced performers Gabby Barrett, Chris Janson, Cody Johnson, and Michael Ray. The 2nd Annual […]
A lineup overflowing with talent has been announced for the “Team UMG at the Ryman” event at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2020. Comprised of emerging and established artists from Universal Music Group (UMG) Nashville’s roster, the lineup includes Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi, Little Big Town, Brandon Lay, Caylee Hammack, […]
The much-anticipated talent lineup has been released for the 3rd annual “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS.” The show, to be held Feb. 19, will be headlined by Kelsea Ballerini (Black River Entertainment) and will also feature performances by Niko Moon (RCA Nashville), Gabby Barrett (Warner Music Nashville), Jon Langston (32 Bridge Entertainment/ EMI […]
Tyler Rich will hit the road next month for headline dates up and down the West Coast for his RATHER BE US TOUR. The California charmer launches the run with his debut performance at The Troubadour in Los Angeles on March 19. RATHER BE US TOUR March 19 – Los Angeles, CA / The Troubadour […]
Platinum-selling singer/songwriter/producer Jon Pardi will host the Motorcycle Ride and Concert to benefit ACM Lifting Lives® on Friday, April 3rd, leading up to the 55th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards™. Riders will enjoy an hour-long scenic drive through rural Nevada beginning at 11 a.m. at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country (6611 Las Vegas Blvd. S.), and […]