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CRS 2014: Top Songwriters Impress at Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley Show

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CRS 2014: Top Songwriters Impress at Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley Show
The last few years, one of the absolute highlights of CRS is Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley songwriters’ show. It brings together the most successful songsmiths in Nashville and introduces the radio execs to the talents behind the hit songs they have been playing. The opening round had close friends and frequent co-writers Josh Osborne, Shane Read More

Nashville's Top Songwriters to Perform at CRS 2014: Brett James, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson, and more

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Nashville's Top Songwriters to Perform at CRS 2014: Brett James, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson, and more
One of the highlights of the Country Radio Seminar conference is Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley. A truly impressive line-up was put together for this year’s edition, taking place on February 20, 2014. Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, and Brandy Clark were the vanguard of the new wave of country hits last year, with the pinnacle being Read More

Vince Gill to Receive CRB Career Achievement Award at Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Vince Gill to Receive CRB Career Achievement Award at Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Vince Gill will be honored at the 2014 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with a well-deserved Career Achievement Award. At the ceremony, to be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Gill will receive the award from Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, who will also perform a tribute. Gill joins previous winners including Dolly Read More

UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – Kaley Caperton: “I truly understand what a second chance means.”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – Kaley Caperton: “I truly understand what a second chance means.”
Texas native Kaley Caperton is definitely not your average young singer-songwriter. The 20-year-old already has quite a story to tell, and is using her experiences, and her writing talent, to help inspire other young people. Her current single, ‘Red, White and Beautiful,’ was inspired by the National Guard Youth Foundation’s ChalleNGe Program Gala in Washington, Read More

UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – JB and the Moonshine Band: “We consider ourselves the Bad News Bears of country music.”

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East Texas quartet JB and the Moonshine Band very much impressed me with their sophomore album, Beer for Breakfast. The album’s singles, ‘The Only Drug’ and ‘Kiss Me that Way,’ were important topics of discussion during CRS 2013, with the music video for ‘The Only Drug’ now playing on CMT. The band, comprised of JB Read More

UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – The Coleman Brothers: “Songwriting is about bringing emotions to life in a song.”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – The Coleman Brothers: “Songwriting is about bringing emotions to life in a song.”
Texas duo The Coleman Brothers recently released their new single, ‘Lonely in the Lone Star State,’ to country radio so CRS 2013 was the perfect time to catch up with them. We chatted about their #1 success in Europe, songwriting, and keeping up with country music charts.   UCN: Welcome to CRS. You guys have Read More

UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – Lucas Hoge: “There are so many great ideas that haven’t been written!”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – Lucas Hoge: “There are so many great ideas that haven’t been written!”
UCN: So tell me a little about what’s going on right now. LH: The big thing is, we’re releasing a new single on a new label at the end of March/first of April. It’s called, ‘Should’ve Loved.’ It’s a great song. It’s not a ballad, but it’s not a tempo song either, it’s one of Read More

UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – Rachele Lynae: “I’m looking for any way to grow.”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – Rachele Lynae: “I’m looking for any way to grow.”
Rachele Lynae was a college student in Washington state before teaming with artist and songwriter Jamie O’Neal‘s label Momentum Label Group. Now, with her first album ready to be released, she is gearing up for her first single and ready to take her shot at the big time! UCN: Adam James, Urban Country News, with Read More