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How VMA Set Design Turns Brand Identity Into Broadcast Storytelling

How VMA Set Design Turns Brand Identity Into Broadcast Storytelling

A look at how the epic stages of the MTV VMAs are more than just spectacle, serving as a crucial tool for artists to tell their stories.
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How Music Supervisors Give New TV Series an Instant Identity

How Music Supervisors Give New TV Series an Instant Identity

Discover the hidden art of music supervision and how these creative experts craft the perfect soundtrack to give new TV shows an unforgettable identity.
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What Can Make an Artist Stand Out to Managers During AMERICANAFEST

What Can Make an Artist Stand Out to Managers During AMERICANAFEST

Industry managers at Americana Awards Week look beyond the music, seeking artists with stage presence, business savvy, and long-term potential.
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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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On This Day: Steve Wariner Stole the Show With Three Wins at the 1998 CMAs

On This Day: Steve Wariner Stole the Show With Three Wins at the 1998 CMAs

Shawn Mendes' second studio album, "Illuminate," released in 2016, was not only a commercial success but also a platform for several hit singles th...
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How Booking Agents Evaluate Artists During Americana Awards Week

How Booking Agents Evaluate Artists During Americana Awards Week

During Americana Awards Week, booking agents look for more than a great set. Here’s what artists are really being evaluated on in Nashville.
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U.S. Radio Stations Require Specific Licenses for Music Broadcasts, Including Internet Streaming

U.S. Radio Stations Require Specific Licenses for Music Broadcasts, Including Internet Streaming

U.S. Radio Stations Require Specific Licenses for Music Broadcasts, Including Internet Streaming
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How Labels Can Build a Campaign Around Americana Awards Recognition

How Labels Can Build a Campaign Around Americana Awards Recognition

A guide for record labels on turning an Americana Awards nomination or win into a powerful, long-term marketing campaign for their artists.
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How Camera Direction Shaped Four Memorable VMA Performances

How Camera Direction Shaped Four Memorable VMA Performances

Discover the unseen directorial strategies and camera work that turned iconic VMA performances from stars like Beyoncé and Britney Spears into unforgettable moments.
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MTV Crowned Call Me Maybe Its Song of the Year for 2012

MTV Crowned Call Me Maybe Its Song of the Year for 2012

"Call Me Maybe," the catchy pop song by Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, became a global sensation following its release. Initially app...
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A countdown appeared on Taylor Swift's website. Here's what we know.

A countdown appeared on Taylor Swift's website. Here's what we know.

A burgundy curtain has taken over the singer's website one day after another unexplained change had Swifties searching for clues.
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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.