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UCN’s 10 Questions with…The Rankin Twins

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Texas duo The Rankin Twins recently released their full-length debut, Moonshine & Maybes. The ten-track album was recorded in Austin, TX and produced by Ken Tondre. With the ladies having been influenced by other strong female artists including The Judds and Dixie Chicks, the diverse disc blends country, bluegrass, pop, and a little bit of Read More

Steve Moore Resigns as CEO of Country Music Association

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The County Music Association Board of Directors announced today that Steve Moore has submitted his resignation as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 30, 2013. Read more about Moore’s achievments with the organization in the press release: Moore said, “After nearly four years in this position, and given the phenomenal success that the CMA team has Read More

Lindi Ortega Kicks Off 2013 Summer Tour on June 30

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Singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega kicks off her summer run of tour dates this Sunday, June 30, in Dallas, TX. She will bring her highly entertaining show blending old school country, folk, Americana, and a little bit of rock to stages across North America before heading back overseas to Scandinavia. Here’s a little taste of what to Read More

Natalie Stovall and The Drive Join HitShop Records Roster

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Natalie Stovall and The Drive is the newest act to ink a deal with Nashville label HitShop Records. Having built up a solid live reputation over the years, Natalie and her band will now get to work on the new album. Catch more details in the press release: Only six months after launching the company Read More

New Music Video: ‘Aw Naw’ – Chris Young

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Chris Young‘s mischievous new single, ‘Aw Naw,’ got a music video to match. The tune, which Young co-wrote with Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley, is currently racing up the radio charts. Check out what happens in the Chris Hicky-directed video during a tour bus stop at a gas station…     Read More

Frank Ortega, Ray Scott, and The Beagles to Play Benefit Show in Franklin, TN on Friday June 28

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Frank Ortega, Ray Scott, and The Beagles to Play Benefit Show in Franklin, TN on Friday June 28
On Friday, June 28 you can combine two good things – great music and supporting a great cause. Country artist Frank Ortega will headline an evening at Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor in Franklin, TN. The show will benefit non-profit organization wehelpanimals.net. Joining Frank are singer-songwriter Ray Scott and trio The Beagles. Admission to the show is Read More

Billboard Country Digital and On-Demand Charts Still Belong to Florida Georgia Line

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Billboard Country Digital and On-Demand Charts Still Belong to Florida Georgia Line
There will come a day when Florida Georgia Line‘s ‘Cruise’ does not top a country music chart, but it is not this day. The duo’s Godzilla-sized hit remains perched at the top of both the Billboard Country Digital and the On-Demand Chart.   Billboard Country Digital Songs Chart (June 27, 2013): 1. ‘Cruise’ – Florida Read More

Tamara Saviano Media Expands into Texas with American Roots Media

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Music industry news: Tamara Saviano Media announces the launch of subsidiary group American Roots Media and the opening of an office in the Texas Hill Country. Saviano will partner with music executive Abbey Road and Ms. Road will manage the Texas office. American Roots Media has signed celebrated troubadour Radney Foster and notable Texas singer-songwriters Read More

New Music: Jared Blake (Season 1 of ‘The Voice’) Releases First Single To Country Radio

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on New Music: Jared Blake (Season 1 of ‘The Voice’) Releases First Single To Country Radio
Fans of the NBC hit “The Voice” will recognize this name: Jared Blake. The country rocker who was the last selection to finish “Team Blake” on Season 1 of the voice has released his first country single, titled “Countryfied”. The single hit country radio on June 24th. For his first full length country album, Blake Read More

Gary Allan and Sheryl Crow Announce Co-Headlining Free and Easy Tour

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Country-rocker Gary Allan and pop-turned-country singer Sheryl Crow have announced that they will be hitting the road together in the fall. The Free and Easy Tour so far has three announced dates, all in California. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, June 29. “Sheryl and I met while doing some guitar pulls earlier this Read More