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Jaida Dreyer Contributes Two Songs to ABC’s ‘Nashville’ Soundtrack

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Streamsound recording artist, and accomplished songwriter, Jaida Dreyer has contributed two songs to the soundtrack of ABC’s hit TV show, ‘Nashville.’ The album, The Music of Nashville: Original Soundtrack Season 2, Volume 1, will hit stores on December 10. More from the press release: The Music of Nashville: Original Soundtrack Season 2, Volume 1 features Read More

Nashville’s Silver Dollar Saloon Announces Weekly ‘Off the Hook: Dueling Songwriters’ Series

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A newly announced weekly series at Silver Dollar Saloon will have songwriters battle it out during ‘Off the Hook: Dueling Songwriters.’ Actor and songwriter James Aycock created the good-natured competition which each week will crown a ‘King of the Hook.’ Or, presumably also ‘Queen of the Hook,’ when a female songwriter is victorious. The full Read More

Whitney Duncan Signs with Given Music Publishing, New Music Expected in 2014

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Whitney Duncan has inked a publishing deal with newly formed Given Music Publishing. “Whitney is a proven and professional writer as well as a ‘Survivor,’ and I very much look forward to working with her,” said Given Music Publishing VP/GM Mike Sebastian via a press release. “She is a talented, gifted writer and a wonderful Read More

George Strait Honored at Billboard Touring Awards; Full List of Winners

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At the 10th annual Billboard Touring Awards in New York last Thursday, the stars of the touring industry were honored. Bon Jovi’s Because We Can Tour received the Top Tour Award as the top grossing tour. The band also took home the Top Draw Award, which recognizes the top ticket selling tour, and music fans Read More

Florida Georgia Line Passes on Lessons at Billboard Touring Conference

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Over the last twelve months, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line learned some valuable lessons about touring. The duo exploded onto the scene seemingly out of nowhere, but in reality many miles were traveled bring the live show to anyone who wanted to listen. They went from traveling in a van to Read More

Lorde Signs $2.5 Million Publishing Deal with Songs Music

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After a lengthy tug-o-war between publishing houses, 17-year-old Lorde has inked a deal with Songs Music. Billboard reports the deal is worth $2.5 million. The agreement includes her debut EP, The Love Club, and her chart-topping album, Pure Heroine, along with future recordings. Ella Yellich O’Connor, who performs under the name Lorde, was signed to Read More

Dave Grohl Set to Produce New Zac Brown Band Album

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It looks like Zac Brown Band is increasingly moving away from the ‘Chicken Fried’ days and headed to alt-country and rock. The band has enlisted Dave Grohl, of Foo Fighters and Nirvana fame, to produce their new album. The rock drummer joined Zac Brown Band on stage during the 47th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Read More

The Year of the Duo Continues as The Swon Brothers Join Arista Nashville Roster

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It’s a good time to be in a country music duo right now. Many of the new label signings of late have been pairs. The newest act to join the Sony Music Nashville imprint Arista Nashville is sibling duo, The Swon Brothers. Following a successful appearance on season 4 of TV show The Voice, the Read More

Bobby Bare, “Cowboy” Jack Clement, and Kenny Rogers Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame

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This past weekend, Bobby Bare, the late “Cowboy” Jack Clement, and Kenny Rogers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during the annual Medallion Ceremony. This year’s event was held in the new CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Read More

Songwriter Phil O’Donnell Inducted into New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame

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Nashville songwriter Phil O’Donnell traveled back to his native Canada last week where he was inducted into the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame. He shared the honor with Marc Durelle, the late Gary Burgess, Larry Mattson and Johnny Storm. The ceremony, hosted by Gary Morris, was held on October 19. O’Donnell traveled to Read More