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Big Machine Signs Rascal Flatts
July 29, 2010 - | Country
Big Machine has signed Rascal Flatts, formerly signed to Disney's now-shuttered Lyric Street label. » Full Story
Exec Turntable: Rod Riley, Autumn House
July 28, 2010 - Country
A wrap of recent executive hires, promotions and moves. » Full Story
Songwriter Margaret Ann Rich Dies
July 26, 2010 - Publishing | Country
Songwriter Margaret Ann Rich, widow of country star Charlie Rich, has died aged 76 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease. » Full Story
Lady Antebellum To Play Debut U.K. Show
July 23, 2010 - Indies | Touring | Country
Their new single "I Run To You" is getting strong support from AC network Radio 2. » Full Story
BMI Country Awards Set For November
July 21, 2010 - Publishing | Country
The 58th annual BMI Country Awards will take place November 9 at the company’s Music Row offices in Nashville, according to the release. » Full Story
New Taylor Swift Album "Speak Now" Out Oct. 25
July 20, 2010 - Country
Taylor Swift will release her third studio album, "Speak Now" -- the follow-up to 2008's "Fearless" -- on Oct. 25, the country star announced Tuesday (July 20). » Full Story
Country Music: 'Our Tours Are Doing Great'
July 19, 2010 - Touring | Country
While some pop and rock concerts have disappointed in 2010, the general opinion is that country concerts are having a great year. » Full Story
Web Trends: The Band Perry, Converse, Nelly Furtado and more
July 16, 2010 - Country | Rock and Pop
A look at what's making waves on the Web on Friday (July 16). » Full Story
Country Songwriter Hank Cochran Dead At 74
July 15, 2010 - Country
Hank Cochran, a consummate songwriter who composed a string of country hits including "Make the World Go Away" for Eddy Arnold, has died. He was 74. » Full Story
Swift To Talk 'Fearless' Follow-up On Live Chat
July 15, 2010 - Digital and Mobile | Country
She will answer fans' questions about the next album online at 5pm on July 20. » Full Story
Hill, McGraw-Led Flood Benefit Raises $2.2 Million
July 13, 2010 - Touring | Country
It will be distributed through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. » Full Story
Free Buffett Beach Show Draws Crowd On Oil Coast
July 12, 2010 - Touring | Country
Tens of thousands of people dressed in Hawaiian shirts and parrot hats sang and danced at the show, which was telecast live on the CMT cable channel. » Full Story
UPDATE: First Half 2010 Sales Recap: Lady Antebellum, UMG Lead The Way
July 07, 2010 - Retail
Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" was the top selling album in the U.S. in the first half of the year, as a familiar downward sales trend proved to be not as dramatic as in 2009. But second-half sales in 2010 will be matched against the boost provided by Michael Jackson last year. » Full Story
Nashville Music Council Sets Goal Of Being Global Music Capital
July 02, 2010 - Country
The Nashville Music Council, a 50-person-strong collection of industry leaders, assembled with Mayor Karl Deal on Tuesday to present its goals for making Nashville a global music capital. » Full Story
Web Trends: LeAnn Rimes, Zack de la Rocha, Rihanna and more
July 01, 2010 - RB Hip-Hop | Country | Rock and Pop
A look at what's making waves on the Web Thurs. afternoon (July 1). » Full Story
Web Trends: Miley Cyrus, Kenny Rogers, Dollywood, Michael Jackson and more
June 29, 2010 - Rock and Pop
A look at what's making waves on the Web on Tuesday morning (June 29). » Full Story
Tupac Shakur, Willie Nelson, R.E.M. Among Inductees To National Recording Registry
June 23, 2010 - Rock and Pop
Recordings by Tupac Shakur, Willie Nelson, R.E.M. and the 1959 original cast album of "Gypsy" are among the 25 eclectic inductees announced Wednesday to the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. » Full Story
Jimmy Buffett Plans Free Concert On Alabama Beach
June 21, 2010 - Touring | Country
The concert is meant to demonstrate support for the people, businesses and culture of the Gulf Coast. » Full Story
Country Music Legend Jimmy Dean Dies
June 14, 2010 - Country
He topped the charts in 1961 with the crossover hit "Big Bad John," and later became a sausage entrepreneur. » Full Story
VIDEO: Martina McBride Talks Kid Rock, Her New Album and more
June 11, 2010 - Country
Country artist Martina McBride sat for a keynote at the Billboard Country Music Summit and dished on her collaboration with Kid Rock, her new album and more. » Full Story
VIDEO: Digital Strategist Pinky Gonzales Outlines Successful Digital + Mobile Strategies
June 11, 2010 - Digital and Mobile | Country
Digital strategist and adjunct professor of new media at Belmont University Pinky Gonzales sat for an insightful post-panel session at the Billboard Country Music Summit to discuss successful digital and mobile strategies. Click through for the full exclusive video. » Full Story
Country's Biggest Stars Out For CMA Music Festival
June 11, 2010 - Country
Country music’s biggest stars are mostly working for free this week as the CMA Music Festival has the genre catering heavily to the brand’s ultra-core fans. » Full Story
VIDEO: Country Artist Gary Allan On Tour Plans, Songwriting and more
June 11, 2010 - Country
Country artist Gary Allan sat with Billboard at the Billboard Country Music Summit and discussed his upcoming touring plans, his songwriting process, bull riding and more. » Full Story
VIDEO: ASCAP Exec Tim Dubois Talks Songwriting, The 'Creative Catalyst' and more
June 11, 2010 - Country
Tim Dubois, VP/managing executive of ASCAP Nashville chats will Billboard.biz after the Publisher's Roundtable at the Billboard Country Music Summit. » Full Story
VIDEO: Vector President Ken Levitan Discusses Developing Artists, Kings Of Leon and more
June 11, 2010 - Country | Rock and Pop
Vector Management president sat with Billboard.biz at the Billboard County Music Summit to discuss developing Kings of Leon on the road, Kid Rock's upcoming plans and much more. » Full Story
 
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