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Sugarland Lawsuit filed in Georgia illustrates need for prior provisions among band members
On August 7th, a lawsuit was filed by Kristen Alison Hall, former member of the country band, Sugarland, against the remaining original members of the band, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. A c… more →
Law on the Row
Sugarland Lawsuit filed in Georgia illustrates need for prior provisions among band members
Barry Shrum wrote 3 weeks ago: On August 7th, a lawsuit was filed by Kristen Alison Hall, former member of the country band, Sugarl … more →
You Say You Want A REVOLUTION?
Barry Shrum wrote 5 months ago: You say you want a revolution Well, you know We all want to change the world . . . You … more →
Nashville Mayor Announces "Country Radio Week"
Barry Shrum wrote 6 months ago: Nashville Mayor Karl Dean issued a proclamation declaring the week of March 3, 2008 “Country R … more →
Copyright Royalty Board begins critical hearings
Barry Shrum wrote 7 months ago: On Monday, January 28th, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) began what will be four weeks of hearings … more →
Don't Mess around with Jim!
Barry Shrum wrote 8 months ago: You don’t tug on Superman’s cape, You don’t spit into the wind You don’t pu … more →
Music Publishing 101, Part 3: Pieces of the Publishing Pie
Barry Shrum wrote 9 months ago: Once a music publisher begins to receive income from the exploitation of the copyrights it has acqui … more →
Music Publishing 101, Part 2: Forming a publishing company
Barry Shrum wrote 9 months ago: From a legal perspective, the formation of a music publishing company is, in most respects, very sim … more →
Music Publishing 101, Part 1: A brief history
Barry Shrum wrote 9 months ago: This blog series will explore music publishing, giving a little bit of history and outlining the bas … more →
Return fire by the music industry - artists to testify before Senate
Barry Shrum wrote 9 months ago: The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a high-profile hearing today on the subject of imposing … more →
The long tail wags the dog! An independent artist succeeds using the Internet
Barry Shrum wrote 10 months ago: I have often advised my clients in the past that the new direction for independent artists is what I … more →
New concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 244 introduced to combat performance fees for record labels
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Barry Shrum wrote 10 months ago: For years now, a huge battle has been brewing between proponents of performance royalties for the ow … more →
Last Man Standing - collaborating with other songwriters
Barry Shrum wrote 10 months ago: See Jane. See Jane write lyrics. See Dick. See Dick write melodies. See Dick meet Jan … more →
Courts taking a stricter look at evidence in RIAA downloading cases
Barry Shrum wrote 10 months ago: There appears to be a slight ripple of a trend among courts to take a stricter look at the evidence … more →
Porter Wagoner Dies at age 80
Barry Shrum wrote 10 months ago: Perhaps Porter Wagoner should be remembered as the original “Rhinestone Cowboy” because … more →
Sony BMG announces McBee promotion
Barry Shrum wrote 10 months ago: Earlier this week, Tom Baldrica, vice president of marketing at Sony BMG, announced that Heather Mc … more →
Amazon profits in the stratosphere
Barry Shrum wrote 10 months ago: Propelled primarily by the sales of 2.5 million copies of the new Harry Potter book, Amazon’s … more →
Leon Russell: upcoming concert appearances in Tennessee
Barry Shrum wrote 10 months ago: Leon Russell hits the tour circuit harder than any person I know. He will making several Tennesse … more →
UT Student's Motion to Quash subpoena is denied in Virgin Records et al. v Does 1-3
Barry Shrum wrote 10 months ago: On August 16, 2007, Doe No. 28 in the RIAA’s action captioned Virgin Records America, Inc. et … more →
Country Music Association nominates Randy Goodman to serve as President of the Board
Barry Shrum wrote 10 months ago: Last week, the Country Music Association announced that the next President of its Board of Di … more →
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