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Several artists, industry leaders, and legal experts have released an open letter in a call to Protect Black Art. The open letter was published in The New York Times and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and urges legislators across the United States to limit how creative expression can be used against defendants on trial. The open letter […]
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Taylor Swift. Photo: Beth Garrabrant
Taylor Swift announced her new “The Eras Tour” this morning, days after the 11-time Grammy winner broke streaming, physical and vinyl album sales records around the world with her new album Midnights.
The superstar with the Midas touch will be joined by special guests Paramore, Beabadoobee, Phoebe Bridgers, Girl In Red, Muna, Haim, Gayle, Gracie Abrams, and Owenn on the new tour beginning March 18, which will bring shows to Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, and more through Aug. 5. A Nashville Nissan Stadium show is set for May 6.
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Swift made history this week by occupying every one of the top 10 spots of the Billboard Hot 100 with songs from her new album, making her the first artist ever to achieve the feat. Midnights has enjoyed massive instant success since its release on Oct. 21, and the track “Anti-Hero” currently sits at the top spot, followed by “Lavender Haze” and “Maroon.” Videos for “Bejeweled” and “Anti-Hero” have garnered over 60 million views on YouTube since the album’s release.
To ensure tickets for the new shows get into the hands of fans, Swift has partnered with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program. Fans can register here for the TaylorSwiftTix Presale starting now through Nov. 9. Registered fans who receive a code will have exclusive access to purchase tickets on Nov. 15. Only fans that have received a unique code will have the chance to purchase tickets. Public on-sale begins Nov. 18, and registration for the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan is open now here.
In addition, through Capital One’s multi-year partnership and tour sponsorship with Swift, an exclusive premium allocation of tickets has been set aside for Capital One cardholders, who will have priority access to purchase tickets on Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. local venue time through Nov. 17 at 10 p.m. local venue time or until supplies last.
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Sony Music Entertainment (SME) recorded a nearly 33 percent year-over-year revenue hike (as well as a 13.26 percent quarterly increase when factoring exclusively for recorded and publishing) during the three months ending on September 30th, according to a newly released earnings report. The Big Three label’s Q3 2022 (and Q2 FY2022) showing came to light […]
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Pictured (L-R): Dennis Entertainment’s John Dennis, Russell Dickerson, and Triple Tiger Records’ Norbert Nix. Photo: Courtesy of The GreenRoom.
Russell Dickerson has notched his fifth Platinum single with “She Likes It,” featuring Jake Scott. The Triple Tigers recording artist wrote the hit alongside Scott and Josh Kerr.
This new RIAA-certification follows Dickerson’s previous chart success with “Yours” (3x Platinum), “Blue Tacoma” (2x Platinum), “Every Little Thing” (Platinum), and “Love You Like I Used To” (Platinum).
Dickerson’s latest song “Blame It On Being Young” is out now, and his new album Russell Dickerson will be released on Nov. 4.
Pictured (L-R): Sea Gayle Music’s Brandon Gregg, UMG’s Stephanie Wright, Sea Gayle Music’s Kim Wiggins, Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Marlow, Sea Gayle Music’s Kendra Smith, Emily Craig, Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Dye, and Sea Gayle Music’s JD Groover. Photo: Courtesy of Big Machine Label Group.
Nashville’s top independent publishing companies came together to revive the Horton Hears A Hit publisher crawl last week. The round-robin style pitch meetings connected music publishers along Music Row’s 16th and Horton Avenues with country artists and their A&R representatives.
This year’s participants included Big Machine Music, Big Yellow Dog, Creative Nation, Jody Williams Songs, Sea Gayle Music, SMACK Songs, Big Loud and Tape Room Music along with recording artists Dustin Lynch, Maddie & Tae, Priscilla Block, John Morgan, and more.
Pictured (L-R): BBRMG’s JoJamie Hahr, Jelly Roll, and BBRMG’s Jon Loba. Photo: Courtesy of BBR Music Group.
Jelly Roll was surprised with a Gold certification plaque for his Top 10 and climbing country hit “Son of A Sinner,” at the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday night (Oct. 26). The Stoney Creek Records artist has held the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Emerging Artist for 11 weeks.
His first headlining show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, benefitting Impact Youth Outreach, will take place on Dec. 9.
Blessing Offor at the Grand Ole Opry. Photo: Chris Hollo.
Rising artist Blessing Offor made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
On the Opry stage, he performed a stripped-down version of his track “Tin Roof,” before bringing the full band on to play his Top 5 radio single “Brighter Days,” which received a standing ovation from the crowd.
His full-length debut album My Tribe will be available on all major music streaming platforms on Jan. 13.
Granville Automatic. Photo: Courtesy of Blue Sky Artist Management.
Bonfire Music Group has added Nashville duo Granville Automatic to their touring roster.
Granville Automatic is made up of singer-songwriter Vanessa Olivarez and songwriter-guitarist Elizabeth Elkins. They have toured extensively for over a decade, often logging more than 100 dates per year, including recent support for The SteelDrivers. Bonfire agent Joe Lekkas will handle the group’s U.S. and Canadian dates.
“Bonfire Touring is excited to add the talented Granville Automatic to our roster,” Lekkas says. “I am looking forward to working with Elizabeth and Vanessa and continuing to expand the foundation they’ve built.”
The duo plans to hit the road in 2023 in support of their recent album Tiny Televisions, a companion piece to the duo’s first book, Hidden History of Music Row.
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Eric Church and Brooks & Dunn are set to headline Country Thunder Bristol at the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway Oct. 6 – 7, 2023.
“The fans in Bristol and, indeed, the entire Appalachian Highlands region, have spoken,” says Country Thunder Music Festivals CEO, Troy Vollhoffer. “Eric Church is the artist fans ask for the most in this market, and we are thrilled to make it happen. In addition to Brooks & Dunn, and Eric, we will have a number of major announcements in the weeks and months ahead. After two years of massive crowds and meeting some of the best fans in America, we can’t wait to get back to Bristol and do it all again.”
Two-day passes, Platinum Experience, Gold Circle, camping and all the extras are available now at CountryThunder.com or by phone at 1-866-388-0007.
The Country Thunder Music Festivals organization has grown throughout its 19-year history to include five other major multi-day events, including Arizona, Saskatchewan, Wisconsin, Alberta and Florida.
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Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour will begin in March 2023.