Deborah Evans Price Talks 'Country Faith' on Big D & Bubba Radio Show

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The wonderful Deborah Evans Price recently talked to Big D & Bubba about her latest book, ‘Country Faith,’ for which she compiled top country music artists’ favorite Bible verses and the reason these scriptures resonate with each star. Some of the artists who contributed their thoughts include Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Charlie Daniels, Read More

CMT's Lisa Chader Joins NPG PR as Executive Vice President

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Only a few years into its operations, NPG PR is a fast-growing company and expands its staff today with Lisa Chader, who departs CMT. Read all the details in the press release: Lisa Chader, previously Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at CMT, joins the Nashville and LA-based independent PR firm, NPG PR as Executive Read More

Cole Swindell Chills at Mediabase #1 with First Chart Topper

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With radio promo teams focused on CRS, the Mediabase Country Singles Chart has no fewer than seven songs remaining in the same spot as last week. Cole Swindell takes advantage and sees his single, ‘Chillin’ It,’ move to the top and become his first #1 hit.   Mediabase Country Singles Chart (February 24, 2014): 1. Read More

Cage the Elephant replaces Lorde at Top of Triple A Chart

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Cage the Elephant’s ‘Come a Little Closer’ has finally ended the weeks-long reign of Lorde’s ‘Team’ at the top of the Triple A Mediabase chart. New this week is Beck’s brand new single, ‘Blue Moon,’ which enters at #8.   Mediabase Triple A Chart (February 24, 2014): 1. ‘Come a Little Closer’ – Cage the Read More

CRS 2014: Top Songwriters Impress at Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley Show

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The last few years, one of the absolute highlights of CRS is Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley songwriters’ show. It brings together the most successful songsmiths in Nashville and introduces the radio execs to the talents behind the hit songs they have been playing. The opening round had close friends and frequent co-writers Josh Osborne, Shane Read More

Frankie Ballard Debuts High with New Album, Sunshine & Whiskey

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It’s a big week for Frankie Ballard. His brand new album, Sunshine & Whiskey, makes it debut in the Top 5 of the Billboard Country Albums chart, and current single, ‘Helluva Life,’ joins the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Check out the press release below for a report on his CRS Read More

Album Review: The Outsiders – Eric Church

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The Outsiders – Eric Church (EMI, 2014) After a strange, and at times sociopathic, marketing campaign, Eric Church dropped his fourth studio album, The Outsiders, today. Anyone enjoying the privilege of recording for EMI with a six-figure budget cannot by any definition be considered to be an outsider, but Church has done his best to Read More

Dallas Smith Readies New 'Tippin' Point EP' for March 4 Release

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Canadian country artist Dallas Smith looks set to make a mark south of the border as well as he gets ready to release his new Tippin’ Point EP on March 4, 2014. It will mark his debut on Nashville labels Big Loud Mountain Records and Republic Nashville. The six-song EP was produced by Joey Moi Read More

Introducing Streamsound Records Artist Austin Webb

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One of the new country artist who impresses me more with each release is Streamsound’s Austin Webb. When asked for his influences he does not list the usual suspects, but rather artists like Joe Cocker, Otis Redding, Bill Withers, Guy Clark, Bob Dylan, and Townes Van Zandt. Combining country music’s storytelling with his soulful voice, Read More

Dolly Parton Reveals Track List, Release Date for New Album 'Blue Smoke'

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The legendary and amazing Dolly Parton is almost ready to share her new album, Blue Smoke. The disc will be release on Sony Music Masterworks and Dolly Records on May 13, 2014. Following the album release the Blue Smoke World Tour will hit select dates in the United States, England, Ireland, Scotland, Denmark, Germany, Norway Read More