NEWS

Ross Copperman, whose writing credits include “Tip It On Back,” recorded by Dierks Bentley, and “Pirate Flag,” recorded by Kenny Chesney, is nominated in the Breakthrough Songwriter category for the annual MusicRow Awards.  The category honors Nashville songwriters who for the first time wrote or co-wrote a top 10 song.

The MusicRow Awards are Nashville’s longest running music industry trade publication honors.  The awards will be hosted at ASCAP on Tuesday, June 25, at 5:30 pm.  See the full list of nominees here.  Congratulations, Ross!

“I Drive Your Truck,” co-written by Connie Harrington, is nominated in the MusicRow Awards Song of the Year category.

The MusicRow Awards are Nashville’s longest running music industry trade publication honors.  The awards will be hosted at ASCAP on Tuesday, June 25, at 5:30 pm.  See the full list of nominees here.  Congratulations, Connie!

Kip Moore has been nominated in the Breakthrough Artist category for the annual MusicRow Awards.  Kip Moore’s Up All Night was 2012′s best selling country debut album. Moore has recently scored No. 1 hits with “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” and “Beer Money.”  After a streak of sold out headlining shows, Kip Moore will be busy touring this summer with Toby Keith.

The MusicRow Awards are Nashville’s longest running music industry trade publication honors.  The awards will be hosted at ASCAP on Tuesday, June 25, at 5:30 pm.  See the full list of nominees here.  Congratulations, Kip!

Wade Bowen will host his 15th annual Bowen Classic celebrity golf tournament on June 2 and 3 in Waco, Texas.  The event benefits The Bowen Family Foundation, and this year’s focus will be the townspeople and organizations affected by the recent tragedy in West, Texas.  For more information, visit wadebowern.com/classic.

Catch Gloriana perform in tonight’s season finale of the CW’s Hart of Dixie at 7pm central time.

Dustin Lynch and Kip Moore are both nominated for CMT Music Awards in the Breakthrough Video of the Year category.  Lynch is nominated for the video “Cowboys and Angels,” and Moore is nominated for “Beer Money.”  Fans can vote here.

Kip Moore is also nominated for the Nationwide Insurance On Your Side Award.  Click here to vote for the award.

Congratulations to Dustin and Kip!

Sing For Your Supper’s host chef Bob Waggoner prepared a gourmet four-course dinner for the 14th Annual Nashville Best Cellars Dinner, hosted by the T.J. Martell Foundation.  The event celebrated a night of wine and food pairings that benefited cancer research.  See the Music Row article here.  Congratulations to all who took part!

Wade Bowen is the featured artist on the Texas country no. 1 hit “Another Song Nobody Will Hear,” recorded by Will Hoge.  Congratulations, Wade!

Congratulations to artist/writer Jesse Lee, who has signed a publishing deal with ole.  Check out the Music Row announcement here.  Thumbs up, Jesse!

“I Drive Your Truck,” recorded by Lee Brice, has hit number one on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts. Congratulations to co-writer Connie Harrington and publisher THiS Music Publishing Nashville!