Carrie Underwood, Lee Brice and Dustin Lynch Lead Billboard Country Airplay Chart

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Carrie Underwood, Lee Brice and Dustin Lynch Lead Billboard Country Airplay Chart
Billboard has changed up (and as far as I can see, messed up) the way the “official” country music #1 song will be determined, basing the new chart on airplay as well as sales. This chart update will continue to solely look at the airplay figures, so think of this as the old-school chart. The Read More

Taylor Swift Holds 1-2-3 on Billboard Digital Country Songs Chart

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Taylor Swift‘s previous and current country radio singles are this week’s #2 and #3 respectively on the Billboard Digital Country Songs Chart. #1 is the unreleased (to radio) title track of the new album, ‘Red.’ (and if you think that’s a little ridiculous, wait til I tell you about Billboard’s new way of tracking the Read More

Casey Donahew Band Still Flies ‘One Star Flag’ at Top of Texas Regional Radio Report

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Casey Donahew Band remains at #1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report with ‘One Star Flag’ in a week with very little movement in the Top 10. Only newcomer is Eli Young Band‘s ‘Say Goodnight’ which enters at #10.   Texas regional Radio Report (October 15, 2012): 1. ‘One Star Flag’ – Casey Donahew Band Read More

Carrie Underwood’s ‘Blown Away’ Becomes Her Twelfth #1 Hit

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Carrie Underwood‘s tornado finally gathered enough power to knock Jason Aldean off the top of the chart as ‘Blown Away’ hits #1 on the Mediabase Country Singles Chart. Biggest mover is Luke Bryan‘s ‘Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye,’ climbing from #10 to #7, and after weeks of teetering on the brink, Tim McGraw‘s ‘Truck Yeah’ becomes a Read More

Concert Review: The Roys – The Station Inn, Nashville, TN – Oct 11, 2012

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Concert Review: The Roys – The Station Inn, Nashville, TN – Oct 11, 2012
“If you’re having a good time, we’re The Roys…and if not, we’re Dailey & Vincent.” Blending modern bluegrass, traditional country music, and good-natured humor, sibling duo The Roys entertained at legendary venue The Station Inn, Thursday, October 11, 2012. Those foregoing the bombast of the Tennessee Titans game got an intimate evening of exquisite music. Read More

Kip Moore Picks Up Three American Country Awards Nominations

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2012 has been Kip Moore‘s breakthrough year. The talented singer-songwriter released his brilliant debut album, Up All Night, and achieved his first #1 hit, which was certified platinum, with ‘Somethin’ ’bout a Truck.’ He tops off the year with three American Country Awards nominations. Moore is a contender for Artist of the Year: New Artist, Read More

Little Big Town’s Tornado Leads Billboard Country Albums Chart

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It’s all about severe weather at the top of the Billboard Country Albums Chart as Little Big Town‘s Tornado claims #1, and Carrie Underwood‘s Blown Away takes #2. Luke Bryan‘s Tailgates & Tanlines still resides in the Top 3, and Blake Shelton‘s Christmas album lands at #6.   Billboard Country Albums Chart (October 11, 2012): Read More

Marshall Tucker Band to Perform at the 2012 Vice Presidential Debate

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Marshall Tucker Band to Perform at the 2012 Vice Presidential Debate
I am sure that in their long career, Marshall Tucker Band has played all kinds of slightly unusual gigs. They will add one more on Thursday, Oct 11, when the band will follow the Vice Presidential Debate taking place in Danville, KY. The press release explains: This Thursday, October 11, Southern Rock icons The Marshall Read More

John Hiatt’s Mystic Pinball Remains in Charge of Americana Albums Chart

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John Hiatt‘s magnificent Mystic Pinball holds on to the Americana Albums Chart for a third week. Only newcomer to this week’s round-up is Chris Knight‘s Little Victories which climbs from #8 to #12.   Americana Albums Airplay Chart (October 09, 2012): 1. Mystic Pinball – John Hiatt 2. 3 Pears – Dwight Yoakam 3. KIN: Read More

Jason Aldean’s ‘Take a Little Ride’ Tops the Canadian Country Chart

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Jason Aldean’s ‘Take a Little Ride’ Tops the Canadian Country Chart
Already ruling the American country charts for weeks, Jason Aldean‘s ‘Take a Little Ride’ has now also made its way to the top of the Canadian chart, as it switches places with Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’, now at #2. Kira Isabella grabs a homegrown top 5 hit with ‘A Little More Work’ at #5.   Read More