Single Review: ‘A Seed’ – Paul Sikes

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Songwriters: Paul Sikes, Trent Jeffcoat, Tonya Stout Singer-songwriter Paul Sikes released his debut album, Craft, earlier this year and his new single is the interesting, ‘A Seed.’ The underlying idea explored on ‘A Seed’ is that something small can eventually lead to great things. ‘For centuries kids have cooled off in my shade / and Read More

Single Review: ‘Not Pretty Enough’ – Josey Milner

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Songwriter: Kasey Chambers ‘Not Pretty Enough,’ is written from the perspective of a bullying victim, which is a nice respite from the standard song topics of love, trucks, and…well, the country. Its chorus focuses on what the narrator’s perceived flaws might be, and wondering why said bully won’t accept her the way she is. The Read More

Florida Georgia Line finally manages to ‘Cruise’ past Taylor Swift on Country Singles Chart

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  One week after releasing their debut album Here’s To The Good Times the boys of Florida Georgia Line have claimed the Top Country Single. ‘Cruise’ lands at number one on the singles chart this week. Congrats to Brian and Tyler on clenching the top spot that Taylor Swift has held onto for oh so Read More

Red continues to dominate the Country Albums Chart for Taylor Swift

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  While the guys of Florida Georgia Line were able to edge Taylor Swift out of the top country single, they did not have quite enough power to edge her out of the top album spot. They did, however, make a good showing in their debut week, landing at number three with Here’s To The Read More

Ashley Monroe Slates New Album, Like a Rose, for Release March 5, 2013

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The greatly talented singer and songwriter Ashley Monroe will release her solo debut album, Like a Rose, on March 5, 2013, via Warner Music Nashville. Monroe is a member of country trio Pistol Annies, and the new disc was produced by Vince Gill. She will to debut two songs from Like A Rose at the Read More

New Video: ‘I Drive Your Truck’ – Lee Brice

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Lee Brice recently delivered ‘I Drive Your Truck,’ an incredibly powerful single, to country radio. UCN heaped praise on it in a recent single review. ‘I Drive Your Truck’ now also has a wonderful video. Check it out below. You might need to keep some tissues nearby for this one.     Read More

News: Canadian Sensation The Abrams Brothers announce Extensive Winter/Spring Tour

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The Abrams Brothers, John, James and cousin Elijah, from Kingston, Ontario, Canada, announced this week that they will kick-off an extensive Winter/Spring tour beginning January 8 in McAllen, TX to support their latest release Northern Redemption. Born into a Bluegrass touring family, John and James have been on stage since they were young children. The Read More

News: Texas Thunder Announces Line-Up for 2013

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Texas Thunder, set on farmland of West Texas, with pump-jacks as a back-drop, brings the best country music artists that Texas has to offer. Texas Thunder will also feature thrill rides, food vendors and a side-stage whose line up will be announced at a later date. Performers scheduled for Texas Thunder include Casey Donahew Band, Read More

Recap: American Country Awards: Las Vegas, December 10, 2012

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Hosted by Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth, the American Country Awards is a fan voted awards show—although I’m not sure how they can call it fan voted with Taylor Swift has never won a single award?– with categories including Group of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Touring Artist Read More

Single Review: ‘What Time Is It?’ – LoCash Cowboys

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With the ink still drying on their brand new deal with Average Joes Entertainment, duo LoCash Cowboys has released a new Christmas song, ‘What Time Is It?,’ as part of the label’s holiday collection. It seems there are two ways of going about a Christmas song. You either go the traditional route, or you completely Read More