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The Year of the Duo Continues as The Swon Brothers Join Arista Nashville Roster

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The Year of the Duo Continues as The Swon Brothers Join Arista Nashville Roster
It’s a good time to be in a country music duo right now. Many of the new label signings of late have been pairs. The newest act to join the Sony Music Nashville imprint Arista Nashville is sibling duo, The Swon Brothers. Following a successful appearance on season 4 of TV show The Voice, the Read More

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

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‘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

Darius Rucker Announces True Believers Tour with Eli Young Band and David Nail

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Darius Rucker has announced his 2014 nationwide headline tour. He will be joined by Eli Young Band and David Nail. Dates through March 9 have already been released, with more to follow. Read more in the press release: It’s been a record year for Darius Rucker. Arguably one of the most applauded singles of the Read More

Bobby Bare, “Cowboy” Jack Clement, and Kenny Rogers Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Bobby Bare, “Cowboy” Jack Clement, and Kenny Rogers Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
This past weekend, Bobby Bare, the late “Cowboy” Jack Clement, and Kenny Rogers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during the annual Medallion Ceremony. This year’s event was held in the new CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Read More

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

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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

JB and the Moonshine Band Teams with Pistol Annie Angaleena Presley on New Single, ‘Black and White’

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on JB and the Moonshine Band Teams with Pistol Annie Angaleena Presley on New Single, ‘Black and White’
One of my favorite Texas acts, JB and the Moonshine Band, returns to country radio with brand new single, ‘Black and White.’ The song, from their 2012 release, Beer for Breakfast, was re-worked into a duet with Angaleena Presley, of Pistol Annies fame, and pairing her voice with JB Patterson was a fantastic move! “Angaleena Read More

Kip Moore Ignites Burn The Whole World Down Tour

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Country music sensation and CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Kip Moore has released headlining dates for his upcoming Burn The Whole World Down Tour in support of his next album. Teaming up with acts such as Drake White and Joey Hyde, the tour will kick off Nov. 15 with tickets going on sale Read More

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

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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

LRM Interview – Jacob Stiefel: “All real artists will continue to grow.”

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“I write songs when I feel moved to write. It’s hard for me to write about something I haven’t lived through and felt – something that is the truth. That’s what the band name is about.” He’s Jacob Stiefel and he’s referring to the three guys sharing the stage with him. Together, they’re Jacob Stiefel Read More