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Musicnewsbites: U2 Wins Golden Globe, Black Sabbath's Converse Shoes, Grand Ole Opry Newbies Not Performing Enough

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Musicnewsbites: U2 Wins Golden Globe, Black Sabbath's Converse Shoes, Grand Ole Opry Newbies Not Performing Enough
* Irish rockers, and pseudo political party, U2 won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture last night for ‘Ordinary Love’ from the Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Soundtrack. * Fayfare reviews the year at the Grand Ole Opry, and newer members Darius Rucker and Keith Urban don’t seem off to Read More

Nashville's Top Songwriters to Perform at CRS 2014: Brett James, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson, and more

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Nashville's Top Songwriters to Perform at CRS 2014: Brett James, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson, and more
One of the highlights of the Country Radio Seminar conference is Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley. A truly impressive line-up was put together for this year’s edition, taking place on February 20, 2014. Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, and Brandy Clark were the vanguard of the new wave of country hits last year, with the pinnacle being Read More

Kip Moore's New Album "Is Not Going to Be for Everyone"

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Kip Moore's New Album "Is Not Going to Be for Everyone"
One of the most anticipated albums this year, is Kip Moore‘s sophomore project. Having established a solid base for himself with hits as diverse as ‘Somethin’ ’bout a Truck’ and ‘Hey Pretty Girl,’ the singer-songwriter seems to have a clear direction in mind for the new project. “It’s not going to be for everybody, but Read More

Eli Young Band Sets '10,000 Towns' Release Date, Reveals Track List, Cover Art

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Eli Young Band Sets '10,000 Towns' Release Date, Reveals Track List, Cover Art
With the cover continuing the band-around-the-table theme, Eli Young Band will release new album, 10,000 Towns, on March 4, 2014. The disc was preceded by #1 single, ‘Drunk Last Night,’ and is the quartet’s second album with Republic Nashville. The band co-produced the album with Justin Niebank and Frank Liddell. “To still be making music Read More

Craig Morgan Announces The Journey Tour Dates, Special Guest Chad Warrix

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Craig Morgan Announces The Journey Tour Dates, Special Guest Chad Warrix
Craig Morgan is taking his energetic live show on the road again with the announcement of the first leg of his 2014 The Journey Tour. Morgan will kick off the new trek in West Palm Beach, FL on January 21 and continue on to the 20 already announced dates. More dates are due to be Read More

London Rockers Bastille Keep 'Pompeii' at Triple A Chart Top

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on London Rockers Bastille Keep 'Pompeii' at Triple A Chart Top
London rockers Bastille’s ‘Pompeii’ is still going strong, keeping its #1 spot another week, while Irish rockers U2 are advancing with ‘Ordinary Love,’ moving from #10 to #8.   Mediabase Triple A Chart (January 06, 2013): 1. ‘Pompeii’ – Bastille 2. ‘Let Her Go’ – Passenger 3. ‘Team’ – Lorde 4. ‘Sirens’ – Pearl Jam Read More

Florida Georgia Line's 'Stay' Tops Stagnant Billboard Country Airplay Chart

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Florida Georgia Line's 'Stay' Tops Stagnant Billboard Country Airplay Chart
It seems that with their current hit, Florida Georgia Line issued a command to the rest of the chart – Stay! The entire Top 6 remains unchanged. What chart movement there is comes from Cole Swindell and David Nail trading places, and Luke Bryan and Parmalee doing the same.   Billboard Country Airplay Chart (January Read More

Country Music Sales Take a Crash Despite Luke Bryan's 'Party'

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Country Music Sales Take a Crash Despite Luke Bryan's 'Party'
2013 was not a great year for album sales. The advance of on-demand services and personalized radio further nibbled at already low sales figures. While there was a 8.4% decline in album sales overall compared to 2012, country album sales dropped by 10.7%. The sale of individual songs was down 1.6% overall, with again country Read More

13 Albums I Hope You Heard in 2013

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 13 Albums I Hope You Heard in 2013
Now that 2013 is officially behind us (Happy New Year everyone!) it’s time to look back at some of the important albums of the year. The people complaining that there isn’t a lot of good music must not have been paying attention. A lot of great records were made last year, and I am sure Read More

Tuesday Music News – December 31, 2013

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tuesday Music News – December 31, 2013
* The new Buck Owens biography was written based on voice recordings Owens made with the intent of turning them into a book. He never got the chance but author Randy Poe has now completed the task with the release of Buck ‘Em! The Autobiography of Buck Owens. * U2 is returning to Island Read More