One of the most explosive new rock bands in the country is now a proud R&S client.  The store is coming soon, but check these fellas out NOW at http://www.myspace.com/taddyportermusic … and let us know what you think!

Bucky Covington will host his first hometown show, a free concert at Rockingham, NC’s Harrington Square Sept 26. While in town, Covington will be stuffing backpacks for the local BackPack Pals outreach program. Concertgoers are also encouraged to bring canned goods for the Our Daily Bread Christian Food Ministry and the Pals initiative, which provides [...]

Congrats to Justin Moore and his wife on the upcoming birth of their daughter Ella Cole, expected in February. Hear Moore discuss paternity issues while chatting with WBCT/Grand Rapids‘ Electric Barnyard here.

Taylor Swift took the stage at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards to accept the Female Video of the Year honor, only to be interrupted by rapper Kanye West, who felt the award should have gone to R&B diva, Beyonce.  The crowd began chanting “TAY-LOR, TAY-LOR” as she did her best to finish her acceptance [...]

R&S is bursting with pride over the announcement of this year’s CMA Award nominees.  No fewer than TEN Richards and Southern clients received nominations, including 4 of the 5 Entertainer of the Year nominees!  A special congratulations to these outstanding artists:
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Taylor Swift
Reba McEntire
Darius Rucker
Randy Houser
Brooks & Dunn
Big & Rich
Sugarland
For a complete list [...]

It’s Big news. Maybe it’s enriching. Big Kenny, one-half of the duo Big & Rich, is preparing for the release of a solo album which will bear the name of his own record company, Glotown/Love Everybody, LLC.
The album, The Quiet Times Of A Rock And Roll Farm Boy, is slated for release Oct. 27. [...]