New CMA Financial Research Study Reveals Usage Insights Amongst Country Music Fans

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Editor

State of the Economy and Personal Finances; Credit Card Usage; Financial Services and Advice; and Insurance Providers and Motivators Among Survey Topics

As part of its ongoing research and membership services initiatives, the Country Music Association announced today results from its February 2012 finances study.

Although they have not escaped the impact of the economic challenges in recent years, Country Music fans are looking favorably toward the future with 84% of respondents having a positive sentiment about their financial situation a year from now. Continue reading →

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Nashville Songpluggers Join Forces for Better Song Placements

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Editor

By Randy Rudder

© 2012 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc.

At 5 PM on a balmy October afternoon, in the offices of Harlan Howard Songs just south of Nashville’s Music Row, 15 female publishing executives are sitting in a semicircle around Sony Music Nashville artist Joanna Smith. In the center of the room is an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, cheeses and beverages, but no one seems to be indulging. Smith is pensive as she listens to the first verse and chorus of two songs from each publisher, responding with comments such as “pass,” “kinda cute,” “not for me,” “nice groove” or Continue reading →

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Truly Unique International Songwriting Contest Offers Unmatched Opportunities to Independent Songwriters!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Editor

Our 2012 Grand Prize Winner will have a difficult decision to make…..$10,000 U.S. cash, or…. $3,000 U.S. cash and a Recording Session in Music City,USA. The winner chooses the prize! What else makes “Show Me the Music” different from all the other songwriting contests? Read on to find out!

Why should songwriters enter the Show Me the Music songwriting contest?

Since this contest is still fairly new, the number of entries received is far less than some of the other major songwriting contests. With 1000 songs entered last year, Show Me the Music(SMTM) Continue reading →

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