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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Artist Jamie O'Neal Launches Her Own Label

Jamie O'Neal Country singer/songwriter Jamie O'Neal has joined forces with her father, and contracted with several Nashville music industry veterans to launch her own independent record label, Momentum Label Group. O'Neal landed three top five hits between 2001 and 2005 when she was signed to Mercury, and then Capitol: "There Is No Arizona," "When I Think About… Read More

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Matt Gary Signs With Ettinger Talent

Matt Gary, a new artist with his own indie label, 17 Music Entertainment, has signed with Ettinger Talent Associates (ETA) for management representation. Under the direction of country music entertainment veteran John Ettinger, ETA will exclusively oversee Gary’s day-to-day activity, as well as spearhead potential sponsorships, special appearances … Read More

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Why Brand Name Artists Get A Free Hall Pass, While Newbies Are Still Looking For Homeroom

John Paul Can an artist’s “brand” make or break the success of their singles? Programmers say top tier artists can often get a free pass with listeners, who profess to like their new songs immediately simply due to their affinity for the artist. Read More

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Execs, Programmers Share Their New Year Wishes For The Industry

Gregg Swedberg Last December, when Stark Country polled radio and music industry execs for their New Year wishes and hopes for the industry, the overwhelming majority of responses had to do with finding jobs for our displaced and downsized colleagues. While nothing has improved in the job market in the ensuing year, in a similar poll taken this week just two of t… Read More

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Ettinger Becomes Co-Principal Of Quarterback Records

John Ettinger Quarterback Records has formed a joint venture with veteran music executive John Ettinger (pictured) and his newly established artist management and consulting firm, Ettinger Talent Associates (ETA). The partnership makes Ettinger a co-principal of Quarterback along with founder and president Chris Allums.

In a prepared statement, Etting… Read More

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

John Ettinger Forms New Management Company, ETA

John Ettinger Veteran music industry executive John Ettinger, who most recently was senior director of promotion at Lyric Street Records, has formed Ettinger Talent Associates (ETA), an artist management and consulting firm. His first clients are country group Emerson Drive and singer Alissa Griffith. Read More

Friday, July 30, 2010

Lyric Street Promotion Team To Exit Aug. 20

As expected following Rascal Flatts’ move from Lyric Street Records to Big Machine Records, the Lyric Street promotion team has been laid off, effective Aug. 20. Read More

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