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Eric Church, FGL, Luke Bryan Lead SoundScan Mid-Year Country Sales Charts

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Eric Church, FGL, Luke Bryan Lead SoundScan Mid-Year Country Sales Charts
It comes as a surprise to no one who has followed the country charts in 2014 so far, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, and Luke Bryan lead the sales at the midway point. Billboard compiled the Nielsen Soundscan figures and they place Eric Church’ The Outsiders as the top-selling album, with just under 650k copies Read More

Get a Taste of Lucero’s Live Album with ‘Sweet Little Thing’ [AUDIO]

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Get a Taste of Lucero’s Live Album with ‘Sweet Little Thing’ [AUDIO]
Lucero has announced the release of their first live album, Live from Atlanta. You can get a taste of what the two-disc set has to offer with the preview track, ‘Sweet Little Thing.’ Check it out below. The album will be available as a two-disc set, digital download, or a limited edition 15- gram vinyl Read More

First Round of Performers for AmericanaFest 2014 Announced, The Avett Brothers to Headline

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on First Round of Performers for AmericanaFest 2014 Announced, The Avett Brothers to Headline
The Americana Music Association has announced its plans for the most ambitious AmericanaFest to date. The 15th edition of the music festival, which will take place in Nashville September 17-20, 2014, will feature some of the eclectic genre’s biggest stars and most promising talent. The Avett Brothers are set to close out the whole event Read More

Bluegrass Duo The Roys Prepares New Album The View for September Release

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Bluegrass Duo The Roys Prepares New Album The View for September Release
Bluegrass duo The Roys is finishing up their fourth studio album, The View, due for release via Rural Rhythm Records in September, 2014. Grab some more details from the press release: Award-winning brother/sister Bluegrass duo, THE ROYS, continue their creative momentum as they gear up for the September release of their fourth studio album, THE Read More

Lucero to Release First Live Album, Live from Atlanta, August 12, 2014

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Memphis, TN southern punk-rock band Lucero is releasing their first live album, Live from Atlanta, on August 14, 2014. Like much of what the band does, it’s hardly a conventional effort. Live from Atlanta spans the whole of of the band’s career, and contains over two hours of music. The 32 songs on the album Read More

Tom Petty and Coldplay Advance on Triple A Chart, Sam Smith Holds at #1

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tom Petty and Coldplay Advance on Triple A Chart, Sam Smith Holds at #1
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Coldplay are the newcomers on the Triple A singles chart this week, with new singles ‘U Get Me High’ and ‘A Sky Full of Stars,’ respectively. British singer-songwriter Sam Smith remains at #1 with ‘Stay with Me.’   Mediabase Triple A Chart (June 30, 2014): 1. ‘Stay with Me’ Read More

Single Review: ‘Make Me Wanna’ – Thomas Rhett

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Songwriters: Thomas Rhett, Bart Butler, Larry McCoy Thomas Rhett is closing out the It Goes Like This album cycle with the final single, ‘Make Me Wanna.’ Even though Rhett is going around saying how he was influenced by hip-hop, this new single might have you reaching for the disco floor. Everything from the loose, groovy Read More

Single Review: ‘Wasn’t Gonna Drink Tonight’ – American Young

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Single Review: ‘Wasn’t Gonna Drink Tonight’ – American Young
Songwriters: Jon Stone, Lee Brice, Billy Montana Curb’s singer-songwriters duo, American Young, is ready with a second single, ‘Wasn’t Gonna Drink Tonight.’ I feared this would happen. American Young debuted on country radio last year with the gorgeous and thoughtful ‘Love Is War,’ but after not gaining much traction, I so hoped Curb wouldn’t bend Read More

Single Review: ‘American Kids’ – Kenny Chesney

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Single Review: ‘American Kids’ – Kenny Chesney
Songwriters: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson Kenny Chesney kicks off a new album era with a nostalgic summer single, ‘American Kids.’ If this song were a movie, it would be directed by John Hughes. The 80s references dominate the lyrics as Kenny reflects on growing up in the Ferris Bueller days. Luke Laird‘s gift Read More

New Music Video: ‘Meanwhile Back at Mama’s’ – Tim McGraw featuring Faith Hill

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on New Music Video: ‘Meanwhile Back at Mama’s’ – Tim McGraw featuring Faith Hill
Tim McGraw‘s beautiful new single, ‘Meanwhile Back at Mama’s,’ has an equally pretty music video which perfectly captures the escape from the every day rush. The song was penned by Jeffrey Steele, Jaren Johnston, and Tom Hambridge, and is steadily climbing the charts. Check out LRM’s single review here. Read More