Watch Charlie Worsham Perform ‘Could It Be’ at WSIX

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Nashville’s Big 98 WSIX has a brand new morning program, the organized chaos that is the Bobby Bones Show. They had some great guests in this week and on Thursday got a visit from Charlie Worsham. He sang his debut single. ‘Could it Be,’ and showed why he is one of the most exciting new Read More

Taylor Swift’s ‘Begin Again’ Takes over MusicRow Chart #1

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It’s been a slower climb to the top than she has got used to, but Taylor Swift‘s ‘Begin Again’ tops the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart this week. Kacey Musgraves moves to the #2 spot with ‘Merry Go Round,’ and Lee Brice‘s ‘I Drive Your Truck’ enters the top 5 at #4.   MusicRow Country Breakout Chart Read More

The Age of the Internet Meme: Billboard Includes YouTube Data in Charts

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For the second time in a few months, Billboard has made a major change to its chart methodology. In October 2012, the leading music chart authority announced it was adding several new streams to the way the charts were compiled. What met with the most resistance was the inclusion of airplay on all-genre stations, a Read More

The Band Perry Reveals Pioneer Track List, Album Due April 2

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The Band Perry previously announced the release of their new album, Pioneer. The 12-track disc will be available on April 2 via Republic Nashville, and looking at the titles, it seems the band has a dark theme running through their sophomore effort. Their evolved sound has been very well received and the project’s debut single, Read More

Single Review: ‘1994’ – Jason Aldean

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  Songwriters: Barry Dean, Luke Laird, Thomas Rhett Jason Aldean kicked off his Night Train Tour this week and released his new single, ‘1994,’ to radio. I wouldn’t want to underestimate the depths future releases might sink to, but this must be a contender for dumbest radio single in 2013. Before I break out the Read More

Taylor Swift Takes Back Top Country Album

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On this week’s charts, Taylor Swift regains the top spot with her album Red, sending Tim McGraw down to the number two spot on the chart. Zac Brown Band climbs back into the top ten to land at number ten with Uncaged.   Billboard Country Albums Chart (February 21, 2013): 1. Red-Taylor Swift 2. Two Read More

Hunter Hayes Remains Number One On Top Country Singles Chart

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On this week’s top singles chart, Hunter Hayes remains at number one while Taylor Swift climbs back into the top with ‘We Are Never…. Carrie Underwood has a hold on two spots in this weeks top singles with ‘Blown Away re-entering the top ten and ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ moving up to capture the number four Read More

Keith Urban & Vince Gill’s All for the Hall Benefit Returns April 16, Lineup Revealed

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On April 16, Keith Urban and Vince Gill will bring their All for the Hall benefit back to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The all-star line-up will help raise funds for the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Performers will include Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Kid Rock, Kris Read More

Post-GRAMMY Bump Returns Hunter Hayes to #1 of Billboard Country Digital Songs Chart

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Following the GRAMMY Awards nominations and a very brief performance during the broadcast, Hunter Hayes reclaims the Billboard Country Digital Songs Chart with ‘Wanted,’ jumping back up from #5. Carrie Underwood‘s stunning performance on the show also sees her ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ leap from #10 to #3, and ‘Blown Away’ return to the top 10 Read More

Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Returns to Top of Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart

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Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out takes their Cracker Barrel release, Timeless Hits from the Past: Bluegrassed, back to #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart. Post-GRAMMY bumps benefit recent winners The Goat Rodeo Sessions, and Steep Canyon Rangers‘ Nobody Knows You.   Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart (February 21, 2013): 1. Timeless Hits from the Read More