Single Review: Wanted – Hunter Hayes
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Songwriters: Hunter Hayes, Troy Verges There is no denying the musical talents that live and breathe within 20 year old musician and singer/songwriter, Hunter Hayes. The love ballad, ‘Wanted,’ off his self-titled album, ‘Hunter Hayes,’ expresses a young man’s longing and love for his girl, with the desire to have her always know that she is Read More
Single Review: Sound of a Million Dreams – David Nail
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Songwriters: Scooter Carusoe and Phil Vassar “So I labor for hours ’cause I know the power / of a song, when a song hits you right” – That, right there folks, is why we here at Urban Country News hold great songwriting in such high regard. The opening lines to the chorus of David Read MoreKeith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Dailey & Vincent Lead Billboard Charts
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I am writing the chart updates this week with a big smile on my face! (Can’t imagine why…) Keith Urban‘s ‘You Gonna Fly’ remains at the top of the Billboard Country Song Chart for a second week giving it a two-week #1 across all charts (which is very rare!); a real triumph for the songwriters Read More
UCN Interview: The Roys at Folk Alliance 2012 [video]
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Last week at the Folk Alliance Conference 2012 in Memphis, we caught up with bluegrass duo The Roys. Making it a little different, independent alt-country artist Renée Wahl asked the questions in an artist-to-artist interview. Check out the video below. To keep up with The Roys, go to www.theroysonline.com. For more about Renée Wahl, please Read MoreLoCash Cowboys Pay Tribute to their Friend Ryan ‘Troop’ Jones
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Heartbreaking and heartwarming. Inspiring, moving, sweet, funny and unforgettable. Last Sunday, February 26, 2012, the extended LoCash Cowboys family came together at the Wildhorse in Nashville, TN to pay tribute to the life and music of Ryan ‘Troop’ Jones with a show benefiting MusiCares. One of the worst things a band can go through is Read MoreKeith Urban’s ‘You Gonna Fly’ Remains at #1 on Mediabase Chart!!
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Now, this, I was not expecting… A year ago, I told Preston Brust and Chris Lucas that if ‘You Gonna Fly,’ which they co-wrote with Jaren Johnston, was released as a single, they’d have a #1 hit. But given the revolving door at the top of the country charts, I didn’t dare predict a multi-week Read More
Single Review: Loving You is Fun – Easton Corbin
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Songwriters: Bob DiPiero, Jim Beavers Are you ready for a feel good, fun lovin’, get up-on-the-dance floor song? Easton Corbin’s first single, ‘Lovin’ You is Fun,’ off his upcoming sophmore album is it! From the first few notes of its smooth, “boot scootin’ boogie-sounding” entry, listeners are easily drawn into this lighthearted, easy goin’ Read More
Single Review: Ignition – Matt Stillwell
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Songwriters: Sherrie Austin, Will Rambeaux North Carolina native and Average Joe’s Entertainment artist, Matt Stillwell, is set to release his first single ‘Ignition’ from his upcoming sophmore album. Available for radio requests on February 28th, ‘Ignition’ is your standard “how does one move on from a heartbreak” country song. Relating this type of heartache Read More