Inside Music Row

Help Haiti Live was a

benefit concert at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium, and assembled by

Compassion International. 

Compassion International is a Christian non-profit ministry dedicated to

helping children in poverty, and this event was geared toward helping victims

of the January 12th earthquake near Port-au-Prince.  Many artists signed on quickly,

including Big Kenny Alphin, who did double duty as the evening’s host. If you’d

like to help, you can donate to the cause online at www.HelpHaitiLive.com.  100% of net proceeds will go

to Compassion International’s Haiti disaster relief fund.  With so many natural disasters in the

world today, won’t you take a moment to help?  

After ten singles and three

albums, Miranda Lambert hit the top of the charts for the first time with

‘White Liar.’  BMI held a party in

honor of Miranda and BMI songwriter Natalie Hemby.  Now this isn’t your typical industry number one party.  Guests were encouraged to dress in

black or white 40’s style for this late-night celebration. Miranda just kicked

off her first headlining tour ‘Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars,’ which will

include stops with the Lilith Fair and even Bonnaroo in June.  

Nashville and Country Music News that includes: the 2010 Grammy on the Hill Awards recognizing Garth Brooks, Darrell Issa, and Senator Dick Durbin, The 2010 CMA Music Fest, New Albums by Willie Nelson and Sarah Buxton, The Oak Ridge Boys being Honored,We go Inside The Song with Joanna Smith as she talks about her hit "All My Girlfriends are Getting Married.

years, so it was tough for a lot of country fans to believe when they announced

last year that they will soon go their separate ways.  Fans across the world have been snatching up tickets to

their farewell tour, appropriately named the Last Rodeo Tour.  During a press conference at this

year’s Country Radio Seminar, the duo announced their final show together will

be held in Nashville August tenth, with proceeds going to the Country Music

Hall of Fame.

The Nashville Songwriter

Association International is gearing up for the 18th annual Tin Pan

South Songwriters Festival. 

Between March 30 and April 3, the event takes over the downtown area.  In 2009, 350 songwriters played over 80

shows at nine different Nashville venues, and were seen by over 9-thousand

music fans.  We wanted to get a

sneak peek at this year’s lineup, so we headed out to the Tin Pan South preview

party.  Take a look. If you want to

get in on the action and check out next week’s Tin Pan South here in Nashville,

log onto www.TinPanSouth.com for more ticket info.  

music lessons to Nashville’s underprivileged children.  With such a worthwhile cause, it’s no

wonder that Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Kellie Pickler, and many other

artists came together to raise money for the school.  The Dustin J. Wells Foundation’s third annual Gift of Music

benefit concert at the Wildhorse Saloon helped the school with more than just

money. This year’s Gift of Music benefit concert

raised enough money to keep the school giving these low-cost lessons going for Nashville’s

underprivileged kids.  

Nashville and Country Music news that includes Dolly Parton Trinkets and Treasures Grand Opening, Alan Jackson New Album and Tour with Josh Turner and Chris Young, CMHF Inductees, Big Kenny new Record Label Glotown, Darryl Worley Cancer Treatment Center Breaking ground, we go inside the song with Thom Shephard as he talks about Craig Morgan;s hit Redneck yacht club.

The Colgate Country

Showdown begins each Spring with over 450 local talent contests sponsored by

country music radio stations across America.  Winners advance to state competitions through the summer,

and then can advance to one of five regional finals.  The last step is the National Final held at the historic

Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, where the Showdown is hosted by LeAnn

Rimes.  Up for grabs is one hundred

thousand dollars. If you want to get in on the next Showdown for your chance at

national exposure and a cool hundred grand, check out CountryShowdown.com.  

Christian music, but they are enjoying a taste of success with country, now,

too.  They are coming out with a

new CD and cookbook,‘No Changin’ Us’ includes the latest Point of Grace hit

‘Come To Jesus.’  You can find that

new disc, along with their cookbook online at www.Point of Grace.Net. We caught

up with them at their record label on Music Row to get a sneak peek.

BrightStone is a facility

in Franklin, Tennessee that provides total life needs for adults with

developmental disabilities.  The

facility helps to expand their potential, and helps them develop mentally,

physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.  Since Trace Adkins is well-known for his big heart, he

seemed a natural fit to bring along a few of his friends to help raise money

for BrightStone at a songwriters night in Franklin.