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Wade Bowen’s ‘Songs about Trucks’ Claims Texas #1

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Wade Bowen’s ‘Songs about Trucks’ Claims Texas #1
Texas country radio listeners are on board with Wade Bowen‘s ‘Songs about Trucks’ and helped the song reach #1 in just 11 weeks. Congrats to Wade, and songwriters Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. In a relatively uneventful week in the rest of the Top 10, the only newcomer is Eli Young Band‘s ‘Drunk Last Night,’ Read More

Pearl Jam Stays in the Lead, Arcade Fire Joins Triple A Top 10

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Pearl Jam Stays in the Lead, Arcade Fire Joins Triple A Top 10
Seattle rockers, Pearl Jam, stay at #1 on the Mediabase Triple A chart with ‘Sirens.’ Bastille storms to #1 with ‘Pompeii,’ and at the other end, Arcade Fire’s ‘Reflektor’ joins the chart at #10.   Mediabase Triple A Chart (November 04, 2013): 1. ‘Sirens’ – Pearl Jam 2. ‘Wake Me Up!’ – Avicii 3. ‘Pompeii’ Read More

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

11 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

2013 CMA Awards Predictions, Wishes, and Woes

11 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

BMI’s 10 Questions with…Florida Georgia Line

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on BMI’s 10 Questions with…Florida Georgia Line
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

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

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Songwriter Phil O’Donnell Inducted into New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame
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

Ten Questions with Drummer Jared Kneale (Kacey Musgraves)

11 years ago Brittany Fisher Comments Off on Ten Questions with Drummer Jared Kneale (Kacey Musgraves)
Country music sensation Kacey Musgraves is nominated for CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Single of the Year. She’s not just blowing smoke, the girl has serious talent. But, see that guy playing drums just behind her? We’re here to talk about him. Like most drummers, Australian-born Jared Kneale began Read More

Kip Moore Releases ‘Young Love,’ Lead Single from Upcoming Album

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Kip Moore Releases ‘Young Love,’ Lead Single from Upcoming Album
Kip Moore will kick off the countdown to his second album with the release of the project’s first single, ‘Young Love.’ Fans can unlock a special preview of the track by visiting http://younglove.kipmoore.net/. Moore co-wrote the song with Westin Davis and his ‘Hey Pretty Girl’ and ‘Somethin’ ’bout a Truck’ collaborator Dan Couch, who recently Read More

Dave Grohl and Jason Mraz to Join Zac Brown Band and Hunter Hayes at 2013 CMA Awards Show

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dave Grohl and Jason Mraz to Join Zac Brown Band and Hunter Hayes at 2013 CMA Awards Show
During the 47th Annual CMA Awards some exciting and genre-crossing collaborations will add excitement to the evening. Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl will take the stage with Zac Brown Band, Jason Mraz and Hunter Hayes will perform their new song ‘Everybody’s Got Somebody but Me,’ and Taylor Swift will be joined by Vince Gill and Read More