Songwriters Circle: Ryan Tyndell
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With a hit song climbing the charts, Eric Church‘s masterful ‘Springsteen,’ this is a good time to chat with songwriter Ryan Tyndell. Thanks to the cool people at his place of work, publishing company ole, we met up bright and early at their Music Row offices and settled into his comfortably decorated workspace for a Read MoreIn Pictures: Keith Urban Becomes a Member of the Grand Ole Opry
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Last night, April 21, 2012, Keith Urban was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. It’s a magnificent achievement for any country music artist and a historic one as he became the first member born outside of North America. Keith received his award from Opry-members Trace Adkins and Josh Turner. All photos: Royce DeGrie/Getty Images North Read MoreBlake Shelton, Lionel Richie and Trampled by Turtles Top the Billboard Charts
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With his sixth consecutive #1 hit, ‘Drink on It,’ Blake Shelton is sitting on top of the Billboard Country Song Chart this week. Lionel Richie holds off Rascal Flatts on the Country Album Chart, and the new Trampled by Turtles album, Stars and Satellites, tops the Bluegrass Album Chart. (It’s an album which I, shamefully, Read MoreSingle Review: Pontoon – Little Big Town
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Songwriters: Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird It is one of those entertainment industry mysteries why Little Big Town has not yet really broken through and achieved consistent chart success. One of the reasons might be that the quartet hasn’t shied away from originality; a quality not always rewarded at country radio. The new single, Read MoreHow to Celebrate a Keith Urban #1 Hit…
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Last week’s #1 party for Keith Urban‘s ‘You Gonna Fly’ deserves one more honor: Most Laughter at a #1 Party Award! The stand-up comedy was provided by the tune’s still ecstatic songwriters, Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of LoCash Cowboys, and Jaren Johnston of The Cadillac Black. Watch the video below to hear some of Read MoreSingle Review: 100 Proof – Kellie Pickler
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Songwriters: James T. Slater and Leslie Satcher Kellie Pickler returns to the country radio airwaves with the title track of her latest album, ‘100 Proof.’ Read MoreSingle Review: For You – Keith Urban
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Songwriters: Keith Urban and Monty Powell Keith Urban’s ‘For You,’ written for the Act of Valor movie soundtrack, speaks of the sacrificial choices of bravery which men and women face daily in the armed forces. Peering behind the curtain into the minds of those individuals is an almost-sacred space, yet Keith and Monty Powell Read More
Inspirational Country Music Association Will Celebrate 20th Anniversary in Nashville, Oct 14-18, 2012
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The ICM Awards will this year be handed out at the close of a week of festivities when the Inspirational Country Music Association gathers to celebrate it’s 20th anniversary. The awards week will be held at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, TN, Oct 14-18, 2012. Megan Alexander and Storme Warren will once again Read More