Chris Tompkins
Dierks Bentley Flies High at #1 with ‘Drunk on a Plane’
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dierks Bentley Flies High at #1 with ‘Drunk on a Plane’
Dierks Bentley has another reason to host a party on plane! His jilted lover party anthem, ‘Drunk on a Plane,’ tops the Mediabase Country Singles Chart. Congrats to Dierks and his co-writers Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins! Brad Paisley‘s twitter activity boosts ‘River Bank’ to #1, and Tim McGraw climbs into the top 3. Florida Read More
Florida Georgia Line Have Another Sustainable Number One On Their Hands
10 years ago Sara Irvin Comments Off on Florida Georgia Line Have Another Sustainable Number One On Their Hands
As much as I am not a fan of Florida Georgia Line, I must say that their latest sing, written by Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins, is a great, tear-jerking, lump in your throat kind of song. Apparently the rest of the country agrees. For the third week in a row, the debut single, Dirt, Read More
Single Review: ‘Drunk on a Plane’ – Dierks Bentley
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Single Review: ‘Drunk on a Plane’ – Dierks Bentley
Songwriters: Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins, Dierks Bentley From what is arguably Dierks Bentley‘s most accomplished collection to date, Riser, comes the third single, ‘Drunk on a Plane.’ It is, as Eric Paslay taught us, of course not really about drinking but about a woman. Left at the altar holding honeymoon tickets to Cancun, the devastated Read More'Helluva Life' Becomes First #1 Hit for Frankie Ballard
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 'Helluva Life' Becomes First #1 Hit for Frankie Ballard
If Frankie Ballard celebrates St Patrick’s Day, this one was extra special. His current single, ‘Helluva Life,’ has become his first #1 hit! Huge congratulations to Frankie, producer Marshall Altman, songwriters Rodney Clawson, Josh Kear, and Chris Tompkins, and Frankie’s team at Warner! Billboard Country Airplay Songs Chart (March 17, 2014): 1. ‘Helluva Life’ Read MoreFrankie Ballard Claims First #1 Hit, 'Helluva Life'
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Frankie Ballard Claims First #1 Hit, 'Helluva Life'
Frankie Ballard recent album, Sunshine & Whiskey, is proving to be his real break-through project. The lead single, ‘Helluva Life,’ has become his first #1 hit as it crowns the Mediabase Country Singles Chart this week. Huge congratulations to songwriters Rodney Clawson, Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins, and Frankie’s team at Warner! Mediabase Country Singles Read MoreTim McGraw Reveals New Single, 'Lookin for that Girl,' and New 2014 Tour Dates
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tim McGraw Reveals New Single, 'Lookin for that Girl,' and New 2014 Tour Dates
Tim McGraw is ready to follow up his hugely successful Two Lanes of Freedom album era with the arrival of his new single, ‘Lookin’ for that Girl.’ The song hits country radio today and will be available on iTunes on January 21. The song was written by Jimmy Slater, Chris Tompkins, and Mark Irwin. Entertainment 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 MoreSingle Review: ‘Don't Let Me Be Lonely’ – The Band Perry
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Songwriters: Sarah Buxton, Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins ‘Don’t Let Me Be Lonely’ is the third single from The Band Perry’s sophomore Republic Nashville album, Pioneer. While the first two singles, ‘Better Dig Two’ and ‘Done,’ have a rough, darker sound, ‘Don’t Let Me Be Lonely’ is truly just nothing special. The Band Perry’s familiar edge Read More