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Songwriters Circle: Dan Couch

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Songwriters Circle: Dan Couch
When describing to people the realities of being a songwriter in Nashville, I have in recent years brought up the story of Dan Couch. His path to being an “overnight success” was 15 years in the making. You can be as talented as you’d like to be, but most often it is about patience, dedication, Read More

Album Review: Mucho Dos Grande – The Beagles

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Album Review: Mucho Dos Grande – The Beagles
Mucho dos Grande – The Beagles (2013) Nashville trio The Beagles return with their second album, Mucho Dos Grande, and set a new standard for themselves. Comprised of Ward Davis, Rick Huckaby, and Matt Nolen, this trio employed their abundance of songwriting, vocal, and musical talent to create a focused and accomplished album. Following on Read More

Will Hoge Stays ‘Strong’ at #1 on Texas Regional Radio Report

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Will Hoge Stays ‘Strong’ at #1 on Texas Regional Radio Report
Will Hoge leads the Texas Regional Radio Report this week with ‘Strong,’ his wonderful examination of fortitude and tenacity.   Texas Regional Radio Report (October 14, 2013): 1. ‘Strong’ – Will Hoge 2. ‘Ride with Me’ – Cody Johnson 3. ‘It Ain’t Love’ – Green River Ordinance 4. ‘Stolen Cash’ – Mark McKinney 5. ‘The Read More

News Roundup: Jon Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Amos Lee, Jack Johnson

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on News Roundup: Jon Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Amos Lee, Jack Johnson
This week in music… * Bon Jovi frontman Jon Bon Jovi surprised bride Branka Delic by walking her down the aisle before her wedding to Gonzalo Cladera at the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, NV on October 12, 2013. The Australian bride started on online petition asking him walk her down the aisle at Read More

Lorde Continues at Triple A #1 with ‘Royals,’ Pearl Jam Moves up

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Lorde Continues at Triple A #1 with ‘Royals,’ Pearl Jam Moves up
Lorde continues to, um. lord it over the Triple A chart as ‘Royals’ stays firmly at #1. Pearl Jam‘s ‘Sirens’ is gunning for that spot, and moves up another three spots, to #3. Head and the Heart returns to the top 10 with ‘Shake,’ now at #8.   Billboard Triple A Chart (October 14, 2013): Read More

Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, FGL, Alan Jackson Added to CMA Awards 2013 Performers

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, FGL, Alan Jackson Added to CMA Awards 2013 Performers
Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, and Florida Georgia Line have been added to the line-up for the 47th Annual CMA Awards on November 6, 2013. Also appearing will be Alan Jackson and George Strait in a special tribute to the late George Jones. Hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will also take the stage as performers Read More

LRM Interview – Smithfield: “If you have a strong work ethic, you give yourself the best chance.”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on LRM Interview – Smithfield: “If you have a strong work ethic, you give yourself the best chance.”
Smithfield is one of Nashville’s most promising new country music acts. The duo, comprised of Jennifer Fiedler and Trey Smith, is just a few months into a first record deal with Bigger Picture Group. It was a good time to catch up with them to talk about what life is like just after signing a Read More

Tim McGraw’s Veterans Day Tribute Concert to Be Streamed Live, Nov 10

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tim McGraw’s Veterans Day Tribute Concert to Be Streamed Live, Nov 10
Continuing his strong support of the troops and their families, Tim McGraw will perform a special concert in Jacksonville, FL on Sunday, Nov 10, at U.S. Naval Station Mayport. In celebration of Veterans Day, the show, ‘Chase Presents Live From The HomeFront: Tim McGraw,’ will be broadcast live at 8:45 pm ET on the Pentagon Read More

Keith Urban, The Warren Brothers, Kevin Rudolf Celebrate #1 Success of 'Little Bit of Everything'

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Keith Urban, The Warren Brothers, Kevin Rudolf Celebrate #1 Success of 'Little Bit of Everything'
Yesterday, Keith Urban invited the ‘Little Bit of Everything’ songwriters to celebrate the #1 success of the song. Songwriters Brett and Brad Warren, Kevin Rudolph, and producer Nathan Chapman also performed the song at Aerial in Nashville, TN. Check out more photos from the event below.   Read More

Billy Currington Returns to Country #1 Spot with 'Hey Girl'

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Billy Currington Returns to Country #1 Spot with 'Hey Girl'
Billy Currington‘s recently released album, We Are Tonight, propelled its lead single, ‘Hey Girl,’ to the Billboard Country Airplay #1 spot. Congratulations to Billy and his team, and to songwriters Rhett Akins, Chris DeStefano, and Ashley Gorley. Blake Shelton‘s ‘Mine Would Be You’ climbs two spots to #6, and new this week is Chris Young‘s Read More