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Digital Downloads Keep Taylor Swift at #1 on Billboard Country Songs Chart

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Digital Downloads Keep Taylor Swift at #1 on Billboard Country Songs Chart
Taylor Swift‘s ‘We Are Never…’ is the greatest gainer in digital download terms and remains at #1 on the Billboard Country Songs Chart, while Florida Georgia Line‘s ‘Cruise’ advances to #2 as the greatest airplay gainer. The Band Perry debut at #9 with new single, ‘Better Dig Two.’   Billboard Country Songs Chart (November 8, Read More

Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum among Billboard Touring Award Winners

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum among Billboard Touring Award Winners
At the 2012 Billboard Touring Awards, rock and country took home the big titles. Presented earlier tonight at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City during a ceremony hosted by comedienne Sandra Bernhard, the awards recognize the most successful artists, venues, and touring industry professionals. Top Package, for the top-grossing tour featuring three or more Read More

Initial Line-up for MerleFest 2013 Announced, Includes Charlie Daniels, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sam Bush

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Initial Line-up for MerleFest 2013 Announced, Includes Charlie Daniels, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sam Bush
The organizers of MerleFest announced the initial lineup for the four-day event. Included are Charlie Daniels Band, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sam Bush, Rhonda Vincent, Matraca Berg, Chatham County Line, Tift Merritt, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, and many, many others. Catch all the details in the press release: MerleFest, presented by Lowe’s and Read More

Kenny Chesney’s 2013 No Shoes Nation Tour to Feature Eric Church, Eli Young Band, Kacey Musgraves

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Kenny Chesney’s 2013 No Shoes Nation Tour to Feature Eric Church, Eli Young Band, Kacey Musgraves
Kenny Chesney has announced his 2013 summer travel plans. The No Shoes Nation Tour will kick off in Tampa, FL on March 16, and so far, 17 dates have been announced, all but one on Saturday nights. His traveling buddies will include Eric Church, Eli Young Band, Kacey Musgraves, and Zac Brown Band on select Read More

Dierks Bentley Brings CMA’s ‘Keep the Music Playing’ to New York City

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On September 13, Dierks Bentley took time out from his tour to help bring the Country Music Association’s wonderful Keep the Music Playing program to New York City. In the evening, he joined hit-songwriters Jim Beavers, Jaren Johnston, and host Bob DiPiero for an installment of the CMA Songwriters Series at the city’s famous Joe’s Read More

You Can Help The Marshall Tucker Band Bring Aid to Hurricane Sandy Victims

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on You Can Help The Marshall Tucker Band Bring Aid to Hurricane Sandy Victims
Southern rock group, The Marshall Tucker Band, is deploying its own tour truck to bring much-needed supplies to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you are near Spartanburg, SC, you can drop off material donations outside of the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Especially sought after items are warm coats and blankets. Read More

Lisa Matassa Shows Depth of Talent on New Album, Somebody’s Baby, Due Out December 4

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Lisa Matassa Shows Depth of Talent on New Album, Somebody’s Baby, Due Out December 4
On her new release, Somebody’s Baby, Lisa Matassa gets to show off just how talented she is, as she takes on her own country-rockers and some ambitious covers. The seven-track EP, released via It Is What It Is Records and Nine North Records, had star producer Tony Bruno at the helm and will be available Read More

Early Success for The Band Perry’s ‘Better Dig Two’ with 82,000 Downloads

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Early Success for The Band Perry’s ‘Better Dig Two’ with 82,000 Downloads
Republic Nashville’s The Band Perry delivered a stunning single to fans and country radio, and both have embraced ‘Better Dig Two.’ The song shot to the iTunes Country Singles Chart #1 and fans downloaded the track over 82,000 times in its first week, giving the band a good start for pursuing another gold certification. You Read More

Dwight Yoakam, 3 Pears Top Chart for Second Week

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dwight Yoakam, 3 Pears Top Chart for Second Week
Dwight Yoakam maintains the #1 spot for a second week with 3 Pears. I was personally excited for this release and am glad to see it doing well on Americana radio. Other than a few place changers, this week’s top 10 remains the same.   Americana Albums Airplay Chart (November 5, 2012): 1. 3 Pears Read More

Tune In! Mac Powell Performs on Hallmark Channel’s Marie, Thursday, Nov 8

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tune In! Mac Powell Performs on Hallmark Channel’s Marie, Thursday, Nov 8
On Thursday, November 8, at noon ET/11:00 CT, Mac Powell will make an appearance on Hallmark Channels’ new talk show, Marie, to talk about his excellent self-titled debut country album. Joined by guitarist and producer Jason Hoard, Powell will perform two new songs, ‘June Bug,’ and ‘Mississippi.’ Read More