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Live Review: Reignwolf/J Roddy Walston and The Business – Exit/In – Nashville, TN

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Live Review: Reignwolf/J Roddy Walston and The Business – Exit/In – Nashville, TN
The desolate three-hour journey from Memphis to Nashville seemed more like six hours as my heart fluttered with excitement. I was on my way to see two of my favorite artists for the first time. It would be a night filled with wild electric guitar, trickling piano keys and rowdy, untamed performances. After arriving at Read More

The Year of the Duo Continues as The Swon Brothers Join Arista Nashville Roster

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The Year of the Duo Continues as The Swon Brothers Join Arista Nashville Roster
It’s a good time to be in a country music duo right now. Many of the new label signings of late have been pairs. The newest act to join the Sony Music Nashville imprint Arista Nashville is sibling duo, The Swon Brothers. Following a successful appearance on season 4 of TV show The Voice, the Read More

Tim McGraw’s ‘Southern Girl’ Becomes His 35th #1 Hit

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tim McGraw’s ‘Southern Girl’ Becomes His 35th #1 Hit
‘Southern Girl’ has reached the #1 spot on the Mediabase Country Singles Chart and becomes Tim McGraw‘s 35th chart-topping hit! Huge congratulations to Tim, songwriters Jaren Johnston, Rodney Clawson, and Lee Thomas Miller!   Mediabase Country Singles Chart (November 04, 2013): 1. ‘Southern Girl’ – Tim McGraw 2. ‘Mine Would Be You’ – Blake Shelton Read More

CMA to Present Pinnacle Award to Taylor Swift during 2013 CMA Awards

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CMA to Present Pinnacle Award to Taylor Swift during 2013 CMA Awards
The Country Music Association is awarding the Pinnacle Award for only the second time, this year presenting it to Taylor Swift. Created in 2005 when it was received by Garth Brooks, the award recognizes an artist who achieved worldwide fame through touring and record sales, and whose, according to the press statement, “talent and presence Read More

Darius Rucker Announces True Believers Tour with Eli Young Band and David Nail

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Darius Rucker Announces True Believers Tour with Eli Young Band and David Nail
Darius Rucker has announced his 2014 nationwide headline tour. He will be joined by Eli Young Band and David Nail. Dates through March 9 have already been released, with more to follow. Read more in the press release: It’s been a record year for Darius Rucker. Arguably one of the most applauded singles of the Read More

2013 CMA Awards Predictions, Wishes, and Woes

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 2013 CMA Awards Predictions, Wishes, and Woes
Just a few days before the 47th Annual CMA Awards we make an attempt at predicting the whims of the CMA voters. I don’t even agree with the nominations this year (where the heck is Brad Paisley??!) so I am ready for plenty of eye-rolls and “seriously?” on Wednesday evening. Check back on November 6 Read More

Luke Bryan Back On Top Of Country Albums Chart

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Luke Bryan Back On Top Of Country Albums Chart
After a fall to number three last week, Luke Bryan regains his hold of the number one album in country music, according to Billboard. Scotty McCreery slides back to land in the number two spot with his sophomore album. Willie Nelson continues to hang out in the top five with his new album To All Read More

This Week’s Top Country Songs Remain Relatively Unchanged; Luke Bryan Number One

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on This Week’s Top Country Songs Remain Relatively Unchanged; Luke Bryan Number One
The top four country songs, according to Billboard, remain the same this week. Tim McGraw leads his ‘Southern Girl’ into the top five, while Keith Urban’s duet with Miranda Lambert gains one space on the chart. Another favorite of mine, ‘Sunny and 75’ breaks into the top ten this week. Billboard Country Songs Chart (November Read More

Pearl Jam’s ‘Sirens’ Takes Over Mediabase Triple A Chart #1 Spot

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Pearl Jam’s ‘Sirens’ Takes Over Mediabase Triple A Chart #1 Spot
Pearl Jam rises to the top of the Mediabase Triple A chart with ‘Sirens,’ pushing Avicii‘s dance-folk anthem, ‘Wake Me Up!’ to #2.   Mediabase Triple A Chart (October 28, 2013): 1. ‘Sirens’ – Pearl Jam 2. ‘Wake Me Up!’ – Avicii 3. ‘Royals’ – Lorde 4. ‘Let Her Go’ – Passenger 5. ‘Shake’ – Read More