Celebrating a long-anticipated induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cheap Trick today also announces an exclusive new deal with leading global independent record label Big Machine Records (Taylor Swift, Steven Tyler, Tim McGraw). The legendary band is currently hard at work finishing their Big Machine debut album titled Bang Zoom Crazy… Hello, slated for release on April 1, 2016. Produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Julian Raymond, the project marks Cheap Trick’s 17th studio album and first in more than five years.
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CHEAP TRICK CELEBRATE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION BY INKING NEW DEAL WITH BIG MACHINE RECORDS
Keith Urban Announced As 2016 CRS Artist Humanitarian Award Recipient
The Country Radio Broadcasters have announced Keith Urban as the recipient of the 2016 CRS Artist Humanitarian Award, to be presented during the opening ceremonies of Country Radio Seminar on Feb. 8, 2016. Last year’s Artist Humanitarian Award recipient, Lady Antebellum, will be on hand to present Urban with this year’s award.
Tis’ The Season For Saving On CRS 2016 Registrations
In spirit of the holiday season, Country Radio Seminar is offering a $100 discount on CRS 2016 registrations, available now through Jan. 7. Following the deadline, the $529 per person rate will increase to $629. To register for the three-day event, held Monday, Feb. 8 through Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Omni hotel, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com today.
Steve Schnur Featured Among Nashville Elite In Variety’s ‘Music City Impact Report
Worldwide Executive of Electronic Arts, Steve Schnur, is featured in Variety’s ‘Music City Impact Report’ and is among an elite group of Nashville executives and artists labeled as being some of Music City’s most influential.
Country Radio Seminar and Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Partner For Reception and Tour Experience At CRS 2016
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will partner to offer CRS 2016 attendees a private reception and free tour of the museum on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 5-7 p.m. CT. This keystone event is one of the many new events planned to launch, “The New CRS Experience.” In addition, CRS attendees can visit the museum on Monday, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. CT.
ONErpm Launches Cutting-Edge Analytics Suite Correlating Music Sales, Streams, and Socials For Artists and Labels
ONErpm (ONE Revolution People’s Music), has launched a robust analytics suite that pulls data daily from the major digital music and social media platforms like Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to help measure the impact of social marketing on music sales, streams, and audience growth. This powerful tool is provided at no additional cost to ONErpm’s 27,000 artists, labels, and YouTube creators globally.
BRANTLEY GILBERT’S ONE HELL OF A #1 PARTY
In many ways, platinum Country heavyweight BRANTLEY GILBERT is an outlier. The Georgia-born-and-remaining songwriter came to town to celebrate his #1 “One Hell Of An Amen” with co-writers and good friends Brian Davis and Mike Dekle – and gave an emotional speech that not only left the crowd at South visibly moved, but underscored his commitment to people living lives like the one he leads when he’s not touring the country.
Country Sensation Cam Earns RIAA Gold for Her Breakout Hit, “Burning House,” as the Music Video World Premieres on Entertainment Tonight
Arista Nashville/RCA Records singer/songwriter Cam brings her newly RIAA Gold-certified smash single, “Burning House,” vividly to life as a powerful music video making its world premiere this Wednesday, October 14, on Entertainment Tonight and ETonline.com. Following a behind-the-scenes segment and sneak peek on the televised broadcast (check local listings), the full video will premiere in a 24-hour exclusive on ETonline.com.
CRS 2016 Early Bird Registration Rate Deadline Approaching
Friday, Oct. 16 marks the deadline to purchase $429 Early Bird registrations for Country Radio Seminar 2016. The regular rate will take effect on Oct. 17, increasing registrations to $529 per person. Registrations are available for purchase through www.CountryRadioSeminar.com or by calling the CRS offices at 615-327-4487.
Congratulations To Sam Hunt For #1 Singles “Take Your Time” And “House Party”
On Wednesday, September 23rd, we had the opportunity to celebrate with Sam Hunt at The Crying Wolf in Nashville his two number one hits: “Take Your Time” and “House Party”.
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