Florida Georgia Line Represents Country Music on New Billboard Artist 100 Chart

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Last week, Billboard launched a new composite chart which ranks artists by their presence on several of the company’s most influential charts. The Artist 100 chart will give an idea of the most popular artists across genres. With the cross-overs and genre-blending we have seen lately, in every music genre, this is actually a pretty Read More

Joe Nichols Holds on to Billboard #1, Lady Antebellum Returns to Top 10

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Joe Nichols has himself a bonafide hit as ‘Yeah’ stays at the top of the Billboard Country Airplay Chart for a second week. New this week are some familiar faces to the top 10, Lady Antebellum returns with new single ‘Bartender.’   Billboard Country Airplay Chart (July 21, 2014): 1. ‘Yeah’ – Joe Nichols 2. Read More

Triple A Chart #1 Stays with Sam Smith for Another Week

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There is no moving Sam Smith away from the #1 spot of the Triple A chart just yet; ‘Stay with Me’ remains in place!   Mediabase Triple A Chart (July 21, 2014): 1. ‘Stay with Me’ – Sam Smith 2. ‘Take Me to Church’ – Hozier 3. ‘Come with Me Now’ – Kongos 4. ‘Fever’ Read More

Chris Young Hits #1, Tim McGraw’s ‘Mama’ Climbs, Kenny Chesney’s ‘Kids’ Joins Top 10

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Chris Young reaches the top of the Mediabase chart after a 25-week climb with ‘Who I Am with You.’ Tim McGraw‘s ‘Meanwhile Back at Mama’s’ is making a break for it, jumping up from #10 to #6, and Kenny Chesney‘s ‘American Kids’ only needed four weeks to reach the top flight, at #10 this week. Read More

LRM Interview – Daniel Lee: “This is me, this is Roots, this is where I come from.”

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For Daniel Lee, the wait is finally over. His debut album, Roots, hits stores this week. I caught up with Daniel at his label office to discuss the material, the art of songwriting, and the process of making the album. This interview was minimally edited for clarity. LRM: This is your full-length debut album, the Read More

Album Review: Roots – Daniel Lee

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Roots – Daniel Lee (2014, Average Joes Entertainment) Average Joes Entertainment artist Daniel Lee is releasing his debut album at an interesting time for country music. With the genre seemingly splitting into evermore diverse streams of influence, he is entering the arena with a disc that shuns many of the current stylistic must-haves in favor Read More

LRM Interview: Ray Scott: “I have figured out my strengths and weaknesses as a songwriter.”

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Country singer and songwriter Ray Scott has seen just about all sides of the Nashville music industry. Now, happily independent and ready with a new album due later this year, he discusses new single ‘Drinkin’ Beer,’ his development as a writer, how to stay visible in the current country market, and the process of making Read More

Joe Nichols Grabs Fifth #1 Hit with ‘Yeah,’ Tim McGraw Enters Top 10

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Joe Nichols returns to the country chart #1 spot as ‘Yeah’ becomes his fifth chart-topper. It is also the first time for Nichols to clock consecutive #1s. He picked the right label when he joined Red Bow for his comeback! Only minor shuffles in the rest of the chart, before the only newcomer this week: Read More

Garth Brooks Officially Announces Start of World Tour, Launches New Website

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After spilling the beans in a fan Q&A, Garth Brooks officially announced that his comeback tour will kick off in Chicago. He will return to the city, after 17 years, on September 4, 2014 to play the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. The ticket prices is, in true Garth fashion, kept very reasonable at $65.50. Read More