Single Review: ‘Corn Star’ – Craig Morgan

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The defendants Songwriters: Shane Minor, Jeffrey Steele I have a love/hate relationship with songs written by Jeffrey Steele. He has his name on some of the most outstanding tracks, but is also responsible for some of the worst. Hopefully, I will never have to hear anything worse than ‘Corn Star,’ the new single for Craig Read More

Tracy Lawrence Lands Supporting Role in New Movie ‘L.A. Dirt’

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Tracy Lawrence will be adding ‘actor’ to his already impressive resume soon. The singer has landed a supporting role in new feature film L.A. Dirt, due to start filming this weekend in Alabama. He will also contribute music to the soundtrack. Read More

Carrie Underwood Tops Both Billboard Country Charts

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Carrie Underwood underscores her superstar status by going into the year’s CMA Fest as holder of both the Billboard Country Songs and Billboard Country Albums charts #1 spots. Read More

New Video: That Wasn’t Me – Brandi Carlile

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Wow. Brandi Carlile returns with new music, her album Bear Creek was released this week, and this first video is one heck of a calling card. This is simply amazing! Enjoy the song, ‘That Wasn’t Me,’ and the accompanying music video featuring Kris Kristofferson. Read More

Eric Church Remains at #1 on Canadian Country Singles Chart

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Eric Church stays at the top of the Canadian Country Singles Chart with ‘Springsteen,’ as Kip Moore moves in to take over. Dallas Smith jumps from #10 to #6 with ‘If it Gets You Where You Wanna Go,’ and Toby Keith‘s ‘Beers Ago’ enters the Top 10 at #8. Canadian Country Singles Chart (June 5, Read More

Justin Townes Earle, JD McPherson and Willie Nelson Lead Americana Albums Chart

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Justin Townes Earle is not relinquishing the Americana albums airplay chart #1 spot just yet. Willie Nelson leaps to #3 with new release, Heroes, and Marty Stuart reaches the Top 10 with his latest album, Nashville, Volume 1: Tear The Woodpile Down. Americana airplay chart (June 4, 2012): 1. Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Read More

When UCN Hits the Road in a Chevy Volt…

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Just before the start of CMA Fest 2012, Chevrolet made us an offer we could not refuse. The iconic brand, greatly connected with country music for many years, made their new Volt electric car available for a test drive. How could we pass that up? And I did say I wanted “out-of-the-ordinary” features during the Read More

Billboard Country Music Summit Kicks Off in Nashville

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Last night, June 4, the 2012 Billboard Country Music Summit kicked off in Nashville, TN. Delegates were welcomed to the two-day conference by CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore and Billboard Editorial Director Bill Werde. The annual conference, taking place just prior to CMA Fest, includes panel discussions, case studies, and keynote interviews, as well Read More

Corey Wagar and Payton Rae Hit Country Radio with New Singles

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Two feisty girls impacted country radio with their new singles today. New Jersey’s country-rocker Corey Wagar released ‘Take Ya Back,’ the follow-up to her well-received single, ‘I Hate My Boyfriend.’ Wagar co-wrote the song with Cece DuBois and Beau Fuller, while Kent Wells produced the tune. It got a big thumbs up here (single review) Read More