Industry Insiders: The Independent Record Label – David Robkin, CEO, Bigger Picture Group

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Industry Insiders: The Independent Record Label – David Robkin, CEO, Bigger Picture Group
I have heard it said that it takes a village to raise a child. In the same way, it could be said that it takes a city to help an artist build a successful career. While it will be the artist’s name on the resulting album, a lot of people need to be working together Read More

CRS 2013: Chris Janson Live at Swinging Doors Saloon – in pictures

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CRS 2013: Chris Janson Live at Swinging Doors Saloon – in pictures
Last night at CRS 2013, Bigger Picture’s Chris Janson held forth at Swinging Doors Saloon. Radio professionals, media, industry friends, and even some lucky tourists, were entertained with a rapid-fire set filled with potential radio hits, and one existing smash – ‘Truck Yeah,’ recorded by Tim McGraw. A Chris Janson show is a thoroughly entertaining Read More

Swift, McGraw Earn One and Two On Top Country Albums

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Swift, McGraw Earn One and Two On Top Country Albums
Number one and number two remain the same on this week’s country albums chart as Taylor Swift hangs on to the number one spot, after being bumped from that position two weeks ago by Tim McGraw, who this week comes in at number two. Florida Georgia Line makes a jump up the charts to land Read More

Hunter Hayes Double Take on Top Country Singles

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Hunter Hayes Double Take on Top Country Singles
Hunter Hayes claims two spots on this week’s top Country Singles Chart coming in at number two with ‘Wanted’ and number ten with (one of my personal favorites) ‘Somebody’s Heartbreak’. Blake Shelton takes this week’s top spot with his latest ‘Sure Be Cool If You Did’, a song I wasn’t sure I’d like at first Read More

CRS 2013: The Grand Ole Opry with Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Kacey Musgraves, Darius Rucker – in pictures

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CRS 2013: The Grand Ole Opry with Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Kacey Musgraves, Darius Rucker – in pictures
At CRS 2013, a special edition of the legendary radio broadcast, Grand Ole Opry, was brought to the Convention Center. It seems a logical fit to make this part of the country radio industry conference and I hope it will continue next year. The evening was expertly, and with wonderful humor, run by host Vince Read More

Watch Kip Moore’s Acoustic Version of ‘Beer Money’ on WSIX The Bobby Bones Show

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Watch Kip Moore’s Acoustic Version of ‘Beer Money’ on WSIX The Bobby Bones Show
The new morning crew on WSIX, The Bobby Bones Show, has been playing host to country stars all week and yesterday morning got a visit from Kip Moore. With the full production behind him on his debut album, Up All Night, he sounds great, but it’s even more clear when he plays solo acoustic sets Read More

Album Review: I Am Jaida Dreyer – Jaida Dreyer

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Album Review: I Am Jaida Dreyer – Jaida Dreyer
I Am Jaida Dreyer – Jaida Dreyer (Streamsound, 2013) When Jaida Dreyer arrived in Nashville, she thought that the career path before her was songwriting rather than performing. Considering how many talented young people move here specifically to become a recording artist, for Dreyer to still be picked out while not prioritizing this, you know Read More

Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne Join George Jones Farewell Show Lineup, November 22

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne Join George Jones Farewell Show Lineup, November 22
More stars have been announced for George Jones‘ farewell show on November 22, 2013 in Nashville. Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne, The Oak Ridge Boys and Sam Moore will be joining previously announced guest including Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and Read More