Music Row

Exclusives

Let’s make sure the HITS keep on coming by Josh Abbott of the Josh Abbott Band

November 2, 2020 Amanda 0

In the story Abbott speaks openly about the proposed legislation (Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act) that would help musicians navigate this pandemic economy. He explains, “This has been a difficult year for all of us, but it has been especially crippling to the financial well-being of musicians. In a world where few people purchase music, an artist’s primary source of income is from touring, and touring is generally sparked by new albums. Encouraging and incentivizing artists to create more music will result in a renewed enthusiasm to tour again when the smoke clears.” […]

Music Row

51st Annual Dove Award Winners

November 2, 2020 Amanda 0

Under the banner of “Carry The Change”, the show celebrated Gospel Music’s diversity and promoted unity through dynamic performances and testimonials. The night’s biggest awards went to for KING & COUNTRY for “Artist of the Year”, We The Kingdom for “New Artist of the Year”, Tasha Cobbs Leonard for “Gospel Artist of the Year” (presented by SoundExchange), and Joseph Habedank for “Southern Gospel Artist of the Year”. […]

Events

28th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Goes Virtual to Highlight Songwriters Across the U.S. and Beyond October 20 – 24, 2020

October 21, 2020 Amanda 0

Several rounds of performances will premiere simultaneously every evening to provide a festival-feel, with each night highlighting a different region. Appearing throughout the week will be songwriters behind hits recorded by: 5 Seconds of Summer, Jason Mraz, Keith Urban, Lizzo, Usher, Uncle Kracker, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Old Dominion, Jordan Davis, Austin Jenckes, Survivor, Miranda Lambert, Big & Rich, and many more! […]