BMI’s 10 Questions with…Florida Georgia Line

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At country radio, and a little ways beyond, 2013 was the year of Florida Georgia Line. After years of working hard on a song catalog, relentless touring, and navigating Music Row, the duo finally broke through at the close of 2012. A pivotal partner in their success is BMI. The performance rights organization assisted Brian Read More

Blake Shelton’s ‘Mine Would Be You’ Stays #1 in Canada for Third Week

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Canadian country radio can’t get enough of Blake Shelton‘s ‘Mine Would Be You’ and keep the tune at #1 for a third week. Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, and Tim Hicks all join the party with ‘We Were Us’ at #9, and ‘Buzz, Buzz, Buzzing’ at #10, respectively.   Canadian Mediabase Country Singles Chart (October 29, Read More

Bobby Bare, “Cowboy” Jack Clement, and Kenny Rogers Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame

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This past weekend, Bobby Bare, the late “Cowboy” Jack Clement, and Kenny Rogers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during the annual Medallion Ceremony. This year’s event was held in the new CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Read More

Songwriter Phil O’Donnell Inducted into New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame

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Nashville songwriter Phil O’Donnell traveled back to his native Canada last week where he was inducted into the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame. He shared the honor with Marc Durelle, the late Gary Burgess, Larry Mattson and Johnny Storm. The ceremony, hosted by Gary Morris, was held on October 19. O’Donnell traveled to Read More

JB and the Moonshine Band Teams with Pistol Annie Angaleena Presley on New Single, ‘Black and White’

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One of my favorite Texas acts, JB and the Moonshine Band, returns to country radio with brand new single, ‘Black and White.’ The song, from their 2012 release, Beer for Breakfast, was re-worked into a duet with Angaleena Presley, of Pistol Annies fame, and pairing her voice with JB Patterson was a fantastic move! “Angaleena Read More

Bryan & Rhett One and Two; Lambert & Urban Crack Top Ten

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This week on the top country singles chart according to Billboard, Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett remain in the number one and number two spots. While Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban land in the top ten at number eight with their current duet, ‘We Were Us’ a personal favorite of mine! Billboard Country Songs Chart Read More

Scotty McCreery Sees Number One

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Scotty McCreery’s sophomore album debuts at number one this week, as reported by Billboard. The number two album this week belongs to The Red Headed Stranger, Willie Nelson! The only other ‘new face’ in the top ten this week belongs to Mr. Chase Rice, who’s EP Ready Set Roll lands at number four for the Read More

Single Review: ‘Callin’ When I’m Lonely’ – Sheryl Crow

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Warner Music Nashville Songwriters: Rodney Clawson, Brent Anderson Country music: The place where flagging musicians (and sometimes non- musicians) go to elongate their careers. Sheryl Crow is the latest in a line of folks doing just that which includes Jessica Simpson, Jewel, and Lionel Ritchie, among others. The difference between Sheryl Crow and the others, Read More

Kip Moore Ignites Burn The Whole World Down Tour

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Country music sensation and CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Kip Moore has released headlining dates for his upcoming Burn The Whole World Down Tour in support of his next album. Teaming up with acts such as Drake White and Joey Hyde, the tour will kick off Nov. 15 with tickets going on sale Read More

Will Hoge Extends ‘Strong’ Stay at Texas #1, Kevin Fowler Joins Top 10

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Will Hoge‘s ‘Strong’ remains at #1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report. Kyle Park continues his climb with ‘Fit for a King,’ advancing from #7 to #3. New to the Top 10 this week is Kevin Fowler‘s ‘How Country Are Ya?,’ at #10.   Texas Regional Radio Report (October 21, 2013): 1. ‘Strong’ – Will Read More