SXSW Music 2015: Full List of Showcase Performers Announced

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on SXSW Music 2015: Full List of Showcase Performers Announced
With the announcement of the second round of showcase performers for SXSW Music 2015, we now have the full list! Nashville, TN is represented by Blacklist Royals, Suzy Bogguss, ELEL, and Turbo Fruits. Many, many artists and bands apply, here are the happy few you will be able to catch in Austin, TX between March Read More

New Music Video: ‘Shotgun Rider’ – Tim McGraw

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on New Music Video: ‘Shotgun Rider’ – Tim McGraw
Taken from Tim McGraw‘s American Express Unstaged performance in the Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center, the new ‘Shotgun Rider’ video captures the reason for Tim’s long career – his genuine live performance!   Read More

Frankie Ballard Reaches #1, Keith Urban, Maddie & Tae, Brad Paisley Move Up

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Frankie Ballard Reaches #1, Keith Urban, Maddie & Tae, Brad Paisley Move Up
Frankie Ballard‘s Sunshine & Whiskey album is one of my favorite releases of 2014, and it is really great to see the album receive such support at radio. The title track hits #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart this week. Congratulations to Frankie, his team at Warner, and songwriters Jaren Johnston and Luke Laird! Read More

WIN! $200 in Concert Tickets from Rukkus

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on WIN! $200 in Concert Tickets from Rukkus
With the holidays approaching everyone gets in a giving mood. Rukkus is giving away quite possibly the best present for any live music fan – $200 to spend on concert tickets! Entering to win this great prize is super easy, and who can pass up the chance to see some of the hottest tours for Read More

Brian Collins to Debut ‘Never Really Left’ on SiriusXM The Highway’s “On The Horizon”

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Brian Collins to Debut ‘Never Really Left’ on SiriusXM The Highway’s “On The Horizon”
New artist Brian Collins is growing his profile at radio and his new single, ‘Never Really Left,’ is attracting attention. The song is now set to debut on SiriusXM’s weekend program On The Horizon on Saturday, November 15th. Hosted by Buzz Brainard, On The Horizon airs every Saturday on SXM’s The Highway at 11 AM Read More

The Roys Win Fourth Consecutive Inspirational Country Music’s Bluegrass Artist of the Year Award

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The Roys Win Fourth Consecutive Inspirational Country Music’s Bluegrass Artist of the Year Award
Bluegrass duo The Roys‘ Elaine and Lee continue to be recognized for their big hearts. The sister and brother picked up the Bluegrass Artist of the Year Award at the 20th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards show for the fourth consecutive year! Read their reactions in the press release below: Brother/sister duo THE Read More

Radney Foster, Brett James, Craig Wiseman, and Host Bob DiPiero Wrap 10 Years of CMA Songwriters Series in New York, December 3-4

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Radney Foster, Brett James, Craig Wiseman, and Host Bob DiPiero Wrap 10 Years of CMA Songwriters Series in New York, December 3-4
I have many times sang the praises of the CMA Songwriters Series, probably my very favorite of all the many things the Country Music Association puts on to promote the art and skill of songwriters. The series turned ten this year, and it was celebrated not only by possibly the most high-profile lineups ever, but Read More

Jason Aldean Tops Country Albums Chart, Brantley Gilbert, Miranda Lambert Return

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Jason Aldean Tops Country Albums Chart, Brantley Gilbert, Miranda Lambert Return
The Doobie Brothers‘ duets/tribute album, Southbound, is the only new release in this week’s Billboard Top Country Albums Chart, entering at #7. Jason Aldean takes over at #1 from Sam Hunt with Old Boots, New Dirt. Following extra focus on country music during CMA week, two albums make a major advance and return to the Read More

Carrie Underwood Hits #1 after CMA Bump, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw Advance

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Carrie Underwood Hits #1 after CMA Bump, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw Advance
Carrie Underwood‘s impressive performance of ‘Something in the Water’ on last week’s CMA Awards show gives the song it’s final bump to the top. Congratulations to Carrie and her co-writers Brett James and Chris DeStefano! Other CMA Awards performers seeing the effect are Little Big Town, who take ‘Day Drinking’ from #9 to #4, and Read More

James Taylor Announces Fenway Park Show with Bonnie Raitt, August 6, 2015

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on James Taylor Announces Fenway Park Show with Bonnie Raitt, August 6, 2015
James Taylor has announced a historic performance! On August 6, 2015, Taylor and his All-Star Band will perform at Fenway Park, with special guest Bonnie Raitt. Watch James announcing the show in the video below. “James Taylor playing Fenway Park is a dream come true for fans from Stockbridge to Boston,” said Red Sox Executive Read More