Kacey Musgraves Ready for Gold as ‘Merry Go Round’ Sells over 500k Downloads

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Just a few days away from the release of her debut album, Same Trailer Different Park, Kacey Musgraves has a reason to start the party early. The project’s first single, ‘Merry Go Round,’ has officially sold over 500,000 copies, meaning it’s in line to receive a gold certification from the RIAA soon. To celebrate the Read More

Lee Brice’s ‘I Drive Your Truck’ Tops MusicRow Country Chart

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Lee Brice takes over the #1 spot of the MusicRow Country Breakout Chart this week with the moving ‘I Drive Your Truck.’ Lady Antebellum moves into the top 3 with ‘Downtown,’ and Miranda Lambert‘s ‘Mama’s Broken Heart’ joins the top 5. Two new songs close out the chart as Kenny Chesney flies his ‘Pirate Flag’ Read More

New Video: ‘The Only Drug’ – JB and the Moonshine Band

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After fans voted on whether the video got a happy or a dramatic ending, JB and the Moonshine Band released the video for ‘The Only Drug.’ Check out the new video below to see which ending people chose.   Get More: The Only Drug, JB and the Moonshine Band, JB and the Moonshine Band Videos 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.”

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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

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Lead Billboard Country Digital Songs Chart

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No change at the top this week as Blake Shelton‘s ‘Sure Be Cool if You Did’ and Miranda Lambert‘s ‘Mama’s Broken Heart’ remain at #1 and #2. Darius Rucker takes his ‘Wagon Wheel’ cover to #3, and Luke Bryan debuts at #5 with ‘Buzzkill.’ Kenny Chesney returns to the Top 10 with ‘Pirate Flag’ at Read More

Blake and Miranda Take One And Two On Singles Chart

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Mr. and Mrs. Shelton take number one and two on this week’s Top Country Singles chart as reported by Billboard. Lady Antebellum moves up to number three with their latest, ‘Downtown‘. 1. ‘Sure Be Cool If You Did‘ -Blake Shelton 2. ‘ Mama’s Broken Heart ‘ -Miranda Lambert 3. ‘Downtown‘ -Lady Antebellum 4. ‘Two Black Read More

2013 Key West Songwriters Festival Schedule Announced, Tickets on Sale March 15

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The organizers of the Key West Songwriters Festival have announced the schedule for the 18th edition of the premier songwriters festival. Between May 1 – May 5, 2013 more than 100 songwriters will perform on 25 stages in anything from solo acoustic sets and writers rounds to full band shows. Just a few of the Read More

Luke Bryan’s Spring Break Takes Number One on Billboard 200 and Country Albums Chart

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This week on the Top Country Albums Chart as reported by Billboard, Luke Bryan‘s brand new album takes the top spot from Taylor Swift proving that spring time is finally on the way, which means that summertime will soon follow. The second spot belongs to Florida Georgia Line and their feel good album Here’s To Read More

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

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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