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Why Merchandise Matters So Much to Independent Americana Artists

Why Merchandise Matters So Much to Independent Americana Artists

Discover why merchandise is a crucial financial lifeline and branding tool for independent artists in the Americana music scene.
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How Americana Awards Week Creates Opportunities Beyond the Ceremony

How Americana Awards Week Creates Opportunities Beyond the Ceremony

Beyond the awards at the Ryman, AmericanaFest offers a city-wide ecosystem of showcases, panels, and networking that builds careers for artists.
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What Can Make an Americana Showcase Artist More Appealing to Record Labels

What Can Make an Americana Showcase Artist More Appealing to Record Labels

Discover the key signals record labels and A&R reps look for during Americana Awards Week, from live show polish to having your business in order.
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How Americana’s Authenticity Can Be Both a Strength and a Marketing Challenge

How Americana’s Authenticity Can Be Both a Strength and a Marketing Challenge

Americana music thrives on a promise of authenticity, but that same quality creates significant marketing hurdles in an industry built on pop polish.
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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Is Now the Most Popular Song in Billboard Chart History

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Is Now the Most Popular Song in Billboard Chart History

With 23 weeks at the top, the song has officially beaten Mariah Carey's Hot 100 Record
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Sean Combs’ Ex-Staffers Find New Home Working With Usher

Sean Combs’ Ex-Staffers Find New Home Working With Usher

At least three members of Sean Combs’ team have joined Usher’s camp for “The R&B Tour” with Chris Brown, Rolling Stone has learned, including Combs’ former chief of staff Kristina Khorram
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How Americana Awards Recognition Can Strengthen an Artist’s Festival Pitch

How Americana Awards Recognition Can Strengthen an Artist’s Festival Pitch

Explore how winning an Americana Honors & Awards can act as a crucial career catalyst, translating critical acclaim into higher festival billing.
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How Brands Use VMA Sponsorships to Extend Their Reach Beyond the Broadcast

How Brands Use VMA Sponsorships to Extend Their Reach Beyond the Broadcast

A breakdown of the sophisticated sponsorship strategies that power the MTV VMAs, turning brand partnerships into unforgettable cultural moments.
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Here’s Where You Can Still Find Tickets to Miley: Bass Persuades — Live at the Hollywood Bowl Online

Here’s Where You Can Still Find Tickets to Miley: Bass Persuades — Live at the Hollywood Bowl Online

The Grammy Award winner will play two sold-out shows at the iconic venue in October, and we found the best available seats (plus discounts)
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Outkast Sues Ovrkast for Allegedly Hijacking Its ‘Famous, Extremely Valuable’ Name

Outkast Sues Ovrkast for Allegedly Hijacking Its ‘Famous, Extremely Valuable’ Name

The Atlanta hip-hop duo says Ovrkast agreed to adopt a new name but later backed out of the deal
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How Labels Decide Which Singles to Push Around a VMA Performance

How Labels Decide Which Singles to Push Around a VMA Performance

Discover the complex strategy, high-stakes budgets, and data-driven decisions that determine which artists and songs get a coveted VMA performance.
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How a VMA Appearance Can Fuel Days of Social Content for Artists

How a VMA Appearance Can Fuel Days of Social Content for Artists

For today's artists, the VMAs aren't just an awards show; they're the start of a week-long content campaign. Here's how they pull it off.