Kip Moore Achieves First #1 Hit with ‘Somethin’ ’bout a Truck’!

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Excellent. I have been willing this song up the charts since its release so it’s really wonderful to see Kip Moore reach #1 on the Mediabase Country Singles Chart with ‘Somethin’ ’bout a Truck’. Congratulations to Moore and co-writer Dan Couch! Jason Aldean‘s ‘Fly Over States’ stays near the top only dropping to #2, Zac Read More

Tim McGraw Signs Record Deal with Big Machine Records

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Tim McGraw and Big Machine Records revealed today that they have inked a worldwide recording deal with the new music to be distributed by Universal Music Group. This new partnership is all but guaranteed to help McGraw add to his current tally of 32 #1 hits. Via the press announcement, McGraw said: “Many people know Read More

Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood Top Billboard Country Charts

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Jason Aldean claims the top of the Billboard Country Singles Chart this week with ‘Fly Over States’. Miranda Lambert‘s ‘Over You’ takes #2, and Kip Moore‘s ‘Somethin’ ’bout a Truck’ climbs to #3. Carrie Underwood‘s newest release, Blown Away, debuted at #1 and easily holds on to the top spot. Billboard Country Singles Chart (May Read More

‘You Gonna Fly’ Songwriters among 24th Annual MusicRow Awards Nominees

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MusicRow, Nashville’s foremost industry publication, has announced the nominees for the 24th Annual MusicRow Awards. The magazine’s editorial team selected their picks in four categories, with outside nominations also excepted for the Breakthrough Songwriter category. MusicRow readers will now decide the winners who will be honored on June 20. Read More

Kris Kristofferson Donates Six Shows to Celebrate United Farm Workers 50th Anniversary

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Legendary singer-songwriter and social activist, Kris Kristofferson, together with the United Farm Workers (UFW), has announced the six-show concert series Kris Kristofferson & Friends. The series, taking place in California June 15-22, will raise awareness and funds for the UFW as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. Further details are in the press release below: Read More

Rascal Flatts Leads Canadian Country Singles Chart with ‘Banjo’

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Rascal Flatts jumps from #4 to #1 with ‘Banjo’ this week on the Canadian country singles chart monitored by Mediabase. Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Good Girl’ stays at #2, and last week’s chart topper, Miranda Lambert‘s ‘Over You,’ drops to #3. Canadian Mediabase Country Singles Chart (May 15, 2012): 1. Banjo – Rascal Flatts 2. Good Girl Read More

Justin Townes Earle Still Tops Americana Albums Chart

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Justin Townes Earle‘s latest album, Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now, still tops the Americana Albums airplay chart. Ray Wylie Hubbard switches places with Lyle Lovett as Hubbard’s The Grifter’s Hymnal goes to #2. Alabama Shakes enter the Top 10 with new release Boys & Girls. Americana airplay chart (May 14, Read More

Kellie Pickler Joins US Navy Blue Angels for F/A-18 Hornet Flight

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Country singer Kellie Pickler grabbed the chance of a lifetime last week when she joined US Navy pilot Lt Mark Tedrow for a 45-minute flight in a F/A-18 Hornet. They soared away from Smyrna Airport reaching an altitude of 2000 feet in just 4 seconds. After returning back to Earth, Pickler received a personalized lithograph Read More