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Gord Bamford’s ‘When Your Lips Are So Close’ Becomes His First Country Radio #1 Hit

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Gord Bamford closes out this very successful year in a fitting way as ‘When Your Lips Are So Close’ reaches #1 on the Canadian country radio charts. Huge congrats to Gord and his co-writers Byron Hill and Brent Baxter! The song has not slowed down since it became the most-added single in its debut week, Read More

Pearl Jam Repeats at #1, OneRepublic Soars with ‘Counting Stars’ at Triple A

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Seattle rockers Pearl Jam stay at #1 with ‘Sirens’ on the Mediabase Triple A chart, while Colorado rock quintet OneRepublic soars into the top 10 with ‘Counting Stars,’ advancing from #14 to #7.   Mediabase Triple A Chart (November 18, 2013): 1. ‘Sirens’ – Pearl Jam 2. ‘Let Her Go’ – Passenger 3. ‘Wake Me Read More

Whitney Duncan Signs with Given Music Publishing, New Music Expected in 2014

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Whitney Duncan has inked a publishing deal with newly formed Given Music Publishing. “Whitney is a proven and professional writer as well as a ‘Survivor,’ and I very much look forward to working with her,” said Given Music Publishing VP/GM Mike Sebastian via a press release. “She is a talented, gifted writer and a wonderful Read More

Country Now Launches Live from Blackbird with Casey James, Love and Theft, Joe Nichols

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The renowned, and beautiful, Blackbird Studios in Nashville have been host to some of the biggest names in music. The recently launched Country Now YouTube channel has announced it will use the famous location for a new series featuring live performances. Artists who have taken part so far include Casey James, newcomer Dakota Bradley, Joe Read More

George Strait Honored at Billboard Touring Awards; Full List of Winners

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At the 10th annual Billboard Touring Awards in New York last Thursday, the stars of the touring industry were honored. Bon Jovi’s Because We Can Tour received the Top Tour Award as the top grossing tour. The band also took home the Top Draw Award, which recognizes the top ticket selling tour, and music fans Read More

Florida Georgia Line Passes on Lessons at Billboard Touring Conference

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Over the last twelve months, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line learned some valuable lessons about touring. The duo exploded onto the scene seemingly out of nowhere, but in reality many miles were traveled bring the live show to anyone who wanted to listen. They went from traveling in a van to Read More

Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert’s Music Video, ‘We Were Us, Debuts November 15

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Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert are currently climbing the charts together with ‘We Were Us.’ The song has reached the top 5 already, and will get an extra boost tomorrow, Friday November 15, as the music video debuts. The new video will be unveiled on at 7:30 pm ET on Facebook.com/KeithUrban. Following the premiere, fans Read More

Pearl Jam and Avicii Still Rule Triple A Radio, Avett Brothers Joins Top 10

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With Pearl Jam‘s ‘Sirens’ and Avicii‘s ‘Wake Me Up!’ still firmly in place at the two top spots, the first half of the Mediabase Triple A chart remains fairly stable. New music joins at the bottom as Avett Brothers see ‘Another Is Waiting’ climb from #11 to #9, and Saints of Valory land at #10 Read More

47th Annual CMA Awards Winners and Reactions

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Last night’s CMA Awards held few surprises. CMA voters recognized commercial success and stayed loyal to the artists who have enjoyed the most industry support in recent years. The winner in each category is bolded. Full list of 2013 CMA Awards winners: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Blake Shelton George Strait Taylor Read More

Tim McGraw’s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ Wins Two CMA Awards, Musical Event, Video of the Year

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Tim McGraw‘s collaboration with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, ‘Highway Don’t Care,’ has been announced as the winner in two CMA Awards categories, picking up Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year. The announcement was made on Good Morning America this morning which was broadcasting livefrom the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Read More