Buddy Lee Attractions Names Neal President November 17, 2009 - Touring Nashville-based talent agency Buddy Lee Attractions (BLA) has named Kevin Neal president. The appointment comes several days after the firm's co-owner/CEO Tony Conway announced his departure after 33 years. » Full Story
Wynonna, Naomi Reuniting The Judds In 2010 November 13, 2009 - Country Wynonna says that the Judds -- she and her mother, Naomi -- are up for "everything" in 2010, when she tells Billboard.biz that the duo will work in some capacity. » Full Story
Taylor Swift Boosts Ratings For CMA Awards November 13, 2009 - Country Taylor Swift's clean sweep of the Country Music Assn. (CMA) Awards helped the broadcast reach its biggest audience in four years, according to preliminary figures. » Full Story
Keith Urban Snags 4 CMAA Nominations November 12, 2009 - Global
| Country International Australian country singer Keith Urban plays second fiddle to New South Wales-based part indigenous singer songwriter Troy Cassar-Daley in the finalists of the 38th CMAA Country Music Awards. » Full Story
Taylor Swift Makes CMA history November 11, 2009 - Country It's been Taylor Swift's year, and Wednesday was her night as she became the youngest person and the first solo female act in a decade to win the Country Music Association's entertainer of the year award. » Full Story
Paisley Focused On Duties, Not Noms At CMA Awards November 11, 2009 - Country Brad Paisley is up for seven trophies at Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards, but his duties as co-host with Carrie Underwood and performer will keep his attention elsewhere. » Full Story
Powell Tops SESAC Awards November 11, 2009 - Publishing
| Country Monty Powell was the big winner at Monday night’s SESAC’s 2009 Nashville Music Awards as he took home the songwriter of the year award. » Full Story
Taylor Swift Wins BMI Award For Top Song November 11, 2009 - Country
| Publishing Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards in Nashville, where Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon. » Full Story
Carrie Underwood Likely To Top Next Week's Billboard 200 November 05, 2009 - Retail Carrie Underwood is on track to achieve her second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as her recently released album, "Play On," should debut atop the chart next week. Music industry prognosticators suggest the 19/Arista Nashville set could sell over 300,000 copies by week's end on Sunday (Nov. 8) night. » Full Story
Carolwood Records Shutters November 03, 2009 -
| Country The year-old Carolwood Records venture has closed and staffers Dave Collins, Trudie Daniell, and Stephanie Keshe, will exit the company according to release from Lyric Street/Carolwood Records president Randy Goodman. » Full Story
Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry To Headline Country Throwdown Tour November 02, 2009 - Touring Warped Tour producers 4fini Productions will today announce a name and a lineup for their venture into country music waters. First tipped on Billboard.com, the debut run of the Country Throwdown tour will feature Montgomery Gentry, Jamey Johnson, Little Big Town and Jack Ingram. » Full Story
Jay Sean Recaptures Hot 100's Top Slot October 22, 2009 - Retail Jay Sean's "Down" returns to the top slot of the Billboard Hot 100 for a second time, just one week after Britney Spears' No. 1 debut bumped him to runner-up status. » Full Story
Tammy Wynette Gets Posthumous Honor October 19, 2009 - Publishing The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted hit songwriters Kye Fleming and Mark D. Sanders and late country music icon Tammy Wynette during the organization's 39th Anniversary Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony, held Oct. 19 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. » Full Story
Garth Brooks Says He Will Resume Music Career October 15, 2009 - Country
| Touring Garth Brooks, the best-selling solo musician in U.S. history, said on Thursday he was coming out of retirement and was expected to announce an extended concert run at the Wynn Las Vegas casino and hotel. » Full Story
