MUSIC CITY TELEVISION NETWORK
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
LinkExchange Member
Westinghouse Acquires The Nashville Network and Country Music Television
Since 1982, Gaylord has provided the programming content of The Nashville Network and Country Music Television, while Westinghouse's Group W Satellite Communications provided the affiliate relations, advertising sales and marketing for the networks.
Westinghouse/CBS goes country
Under the agreement, Gaylord Entertainment shareholders will receive $1.55 billion in Westinghouse stock, and Westinghouse/CBS will transfer to Gaylord Entertainment the one-third interest it currently holds in CMT International.
Westinghouse loses $34 million
Westinghouse Electric Corp. lost money in the forth quarter due to restructuring charges and costs to its broadcasting operations from political campaign coverage and sports rights. The corporation lost $34 million.
Grand Ole Opry House to swap theme park for mall
Nashville's top tourist attraction, the music-oriented theme park Opryland USA, will make way for a huge shopping and entertainment complex, the park's owner said. Terry E. London, president of park owner Gaylord Entertainment Company, said the company will create a new attraction, to be known as Opry Mills. London said the first phase of the site combining shopping, rides and live music was projected to open in the spring of 2000, with additional attractions added over the next five years.
FTC warns of Internet job, business scams
Scam artists have seized on the Internet to promote fraudulent business opportunities, preying on college graduates and out-of-work professionals. Promoters promise job placements with Fortune 500 companies, the government, or travel carriers. The report from the FTC said, they sometimes use a victim's personal financial information to obtain money.
Lost edition of The Nashville Revue found
An early edition of The Nashville Revue has been found, the first programs were produced in Murfreesboro, Tennessee 30 miles south of Nashville. This tape includes Country and Gospel music as well as Comedy acts. A VHS copy of this program is being made public on a limited basis for only $19.95. Be sure to get your copy before the price is increased.
Alan Jackson lets Ford star in his latest music video
Country singer Alan Jackson appears on Television behind the wheel of a "Big Foot" Ford F-150 pickup, competing with five Ford Nascar drivers and their various Ford vehicles. Jackson is also wearing apparel that's available through Ford automobile dealers.
SINGER, SONGERWRITER AND MUSICIANS, A Guide to Music City USA
So you've got the voice, you've got the sound, and you've written the perfect song. Where do you go from here? Well a good place to start is Music City USA. Nashville, Tennessee is known not only for Country music, but almost every type of music. So if you are ready to move ahead in the music industry, then Nashville is a must. Take control of your destiny. Plan your future. Start making plans now to visit Nashville to meet the decision makers that can help you further your music career. Nashville, Tennessee is definitely one of the biggest and most exciting music making cities in the world. Perhaps, when you think of Nashville, you think of a large city with tall buildings and a lot of suit and ties. On the other hand, you might think of a hillbilly wearing bib overalls, or your favorite music stars walking up and down the streets, performing around town. Well, the reality of Nashville is nothing like the above. Nashville is located in the middle of Tennessee, with a population of over 1 million people, and is the state capital. Nashville is a very sophisticated, yet friendly city. Nashville will help you find success through their publishers, record companies, record producers and recording studios. There are many companies and services in and around Nashville that are involved in some way with the music business.
