Little Big Town Holds on to Mediabase Country Singles Chart #1 with ‘Pontoon’

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Little Big Town‘s ‘Pontoon,’ the summer hit of 2012, remains at #1 on the Mediabase Country Singles Chart for a second week. Hunter Hayes and Josh Turner switch places, with ‘Wanted’ moving to #2, and ‘Time Is Love’ dropping to #3. Jason Aldean‘s ‘Take a Little Ride’ is moving up the chart at Kenny-Chesney-speed, and Read More

Single Review: ‘Cruise’ – Florida Georgia Line

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Songwriters: Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Chase Rice, Jesse Rice, Joey Moi After signing with Republic Nashville, country duo Florida Georgia Line sent their single, ‘Cruise,’ back to country radio. After just a few weeks, the song is, if you’ll forgive me, cruising up the charts making good use of the last few days of summer. Read More

Chat with Casey James Live Tomorrow, September 10, via Livestream

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One of the performers who impressed me most at this year’s CMA Fest was Casey James. If you have yet to be introduced to his marvelous country-blues-rock, join him tomorrow, September 10, 2012 for a live chat and performance via Livestream.com. Starting at 5pm ET (4pm CT, 2pm PT), Casey will answer fan questions and Read More

Chris Young to Make Headline Debut at the Historic Ryman Auditorium, November 15, 2012

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On November 15, 2012, Chris Young will take to the hallowed stage of the historic Ryman Auditorium for his first headlining appearance from ‘the Mother Church of Country Music.’ This debut will kick off Young’s Liquid Neon Tour and will feature guest performances by Thomas Rhett and Joanna Smith. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Read More

The Band Perry Plays to 25,000 Fans at NY State Fair

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In the midst of what has been another big year for The Band Perry, the trio got to entertain 25,000 fans at the NY State Fair in Syracuse last weekend. The group also received a CMA Awards nomination for Vocal group of the Year, and is spending this weekend in the UK performing for a Read More

Carrie Underwood Reclaims Billboard Country Albums #1

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The tug of war at the top of the Billboard Country Albums Chart is won this week by Carrie Underwood as her Blown Away albums regains the #1 spot. Eric Church also climbs again and takes Chief to #4, while Dustin Lynch‘s self-titled debut lands at #5. Live Across America, the new release from Josh Read More

Single Review: ‘Can’t Shake You’ – Gloriana

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Songwriters: Tom Gossin, James Slater, Stephanie Bentley Having come agonizingly close to a #1 hit with ‘(Kissed You) Good Night,’ trio Gloriana tries again with new single, ‘Can’t Shake You.’ With the subject being that one person who lingers in your mind long after a break-up, ‘Can’t Shake You,’ could be the next chapter in Read More

2012 CMA Awards Nominations Hold Several Surprises

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This morning, the final nominations for the 2012 CMA Awards were announced and, along with the usual suspects, there were also several real surprises, with Eric Church grabbing the most nominations chief among these (pun totally intended). Proof of Church’s stellar year lies in the fact that he received his first CMA nom only last Read More

Little Big Town Celebrates First Billboard Hot Country Songs #1 Hit

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It took many radio releases to get the #1 hit, but ‘Pontoon’ needed just 18 weeks to climb to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. Congratulations to Little Big Town and songwriters Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby, and Luke Laird! In contrast, Josh Turner‘s ‘Time Is Love’ took a more leisurely route and Read More