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Taylor Swift Closes Out 2012 Atop Country Albums Chart

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  Days after Christmas and there was absolutely no change in country album chart placement. Taylor Swift remained firm in her grasp on the number one country album. It is probably safe to say that many people received some of these country albums as stocking stuffers this Christmas.   Billboard Country Albums Chart (December 27 Read More

Songwriters Circle: Marty Dodson

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For those outside of Music Row, the business of songwriting in Nashville can seem deeply mysterious. The Songwriters Circle interview series is slowly uncovering the realities of life for songwriters and the many aspects of music publishing. Next up is ole’s Marty Dodson, who has landed cuts with Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, George Strait, Carrie Read More

Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ continues domination of Country Albums Chart

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Days before Christmas and Taylor Swift continues to hold the number one country album, according to Billboard. It seems that she may hold that spot well into the New Year. A new entry into the top ten for the week is the soundtrack to the popular TV drama Nashville.   Billboard Country Albums Chart (December Read More

Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ Leads Billboard Top 30 Country Albums of 2012 Chart

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ Leads Billboard Top 30 Country Albums of 2012 Chart
As expected, Taylor Swift‘s most recent album, Red, tops the Billboard Top 30 Country Albums of 2012 Chart. It deserves to top this list only if you consider this to be a country album, which I don’t; a criticism I have of two more albums in the top 10 (I will leave it to readers Read More

Florida Georgia Line finally manages to ‘Cruise’ past Taylor Swift on Country Singles Chart

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  One week after releasing their debut album Here’s To The Good Times the boys of Florida Georgia Line have claimed the Top Country Single. ‘Cruise’ lands at number one on the singles chart this week. Congrats to Brian and Tyler on clenching the top spot that Taylor Swift has held onto for oh so Read More

Red continues to dominate the Country Albums Chart for Taylor Swift

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  While the guys of Florida Georgia Line were able to edge Taylor Swift out of the top country single, they did not have quite enough power to edge her out of the top album spot. They did, however, make a good showing in their debut week, landing at number three with Here’s To The Read More

Christmas Music cannot take top country album from Taylor Swift

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Christmas Music cannot take top country album from Taylor Swift
  Not even Christmas music can take the number one album away from Taylor Swift, who holds the number one country album for the sixth consecutive week. Lady Antebellum had the greatest gaining album this week with their On This Winter’s Night album. The number three and four spots were held by Blake Shelton and Read More

Florida Georgia Line continue to ‘Cruise’ at number two on Top Country Singles Chart

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Florida Georgia Line continue to ‘Cruise’ at number two on Top Country Singles Chart
  Brian and Tyler of Florida-Georgia Line might as well go ahead and set the ‘Cruise’ control because it seems that they will never, ever take the top spot from Taylor Swift, who holds the number one country song for the ninth consecutive week. Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes remain firmly in the top, while Read More

UCN Interview: Lisa Matassa: “It’s a tough ride but I’m having the time of my life!”

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Few people will associate Long Island with country music but Lisa Matassa is working on changing that. After receiving very positive responses to her country debut, Sunrise Highway, Matassa is releasing her new EP today, Somebody’s Baby. Packed with rock-influenced country tunes, impressive cover songs, and her outstanding vocal performances, the EP is a confident Read More