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CRS 2014: Top Songwriters Impress at Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley Show

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CRS 2014: Top Songwriters Impress at Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley Show
The last few years, one of the absolute highlights of CRS is Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley songwriters’ show. It brings together the most successful songsmiths in Nashville and introduces the radio execs to the talents behind the hit songs they have been playing. The opening round had close friends and frequent co-writers Josh Osborne, Shane Read More

Nashville's Top Songwriters to Perform at CRS 2014: Brett James, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson, and more

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Nashville's Top Songwriters to Perform at CRS 2014: Brett James, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson, and more
One of the highlights of the Country Radio Seminar conference is Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley. A truly impressive line-up was put together for this year’s edition, taking place on February 20, 2014. Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, and Brandy Clark were the vanguard of the new wave of country hits last year, with the pinnacle being Read More

BMI’s 10 Questions with…Florida Georgia Line

10 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 More

Single Review: 'That's My Kind of Night' – Luke Bryan

11 years ago Liv Carter 2
Songwriters: Dallas Davidson, Chris DeStefano, Ashley Gorley Under normal circumstances, I like it when artists exceed my expectations. I honestly didn’t think Luke Bryan would ever release something worse than ‘Country Girl (Shake it for Me),’ a song I unapologetically refer to as “a sexist piece of trash.” With new single, ‘That’s My Kind of Read More

Tracy Lawrence Returns with 'Headlights, Taillights, and Radios,' Due Out August 20

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tracy Lawrence Returns with 'Headlights, Taillights, and Radios,' Due Out August 20
On his new album, Headlights, Taillights, and Radios, set be released August 20, we meet Tracy Lawrence v2013. He returns with a full-production studio album that houses an updated sound while still remaining undeniably country. The eleven songs are a mix of a more modern and a traditional Lawrence. In addition to writing his own Read More

UCN Interview – JJ Lawhorn: “This album is my life in songs.”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on UCN Interview – JJ Lawhorn: “This album is my life in songs.”
Country singer-songwriter JJ Lawhorn releases his debut album today via Average Joes Entertainment. The young Virginia-native kept a heavy touring schedule and thoroughly road-tested this collection of songs. The result, Original Good Ol’ Boy, became a true reflection of his personality. To get your copy of the new album, please visit www.jjlawhorn.com.   UCN: When Read More

Songwriters Circle: Monty Powell

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Songwriters Circle: Monty Powell
Any songwriters interview series must include a conversation with ole writer Monty Powell, one of the most accomplished and respected modern writers in Nashville. After years of service to the industry, Powell released a new album, 47 Minutes of Your Time (iTunes US store), which houses his own artistic vision. Given the depth of his Read More

Blake Shelton’s ‘Boys’ Hits #1, Kip Moore’s ‘Girl’ Joins Top 10

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Blake Shelton’s ‘Boys’ Hits #1, Kip Moore’s ‘Girl’ Joins Top 10
Blake Shelton‘s ‘Boys ‘Round Here’ has reached #1 on the Mediabase Country Singles Chart. Congrats to Blake and the song’s writers Craig Wiseman, Dallas Davidson, and Rhett Akins! Two new songs join the top 10 this week. Kip Moore‘s ‘Hey Pretty Girl’ jumps to #9, and Hunter Hayes‘ ‘I Want Crazy’ lands at #10.   Read More

Blake Shelton’s ‘Boys ‘Round Here’ Hits #1 in Canada

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Blake Shelton’s ‘Boys ‘Round Here’ Hits #1 in Canada
It’s not just down south, country music fans north of the border also like singing along to a song about a red-red-red-redneck! Blake Shelton‘s ‘Boys ‘Round Here’ tops the Canadian Mediabase chart this week. Congrats to Blake and songwriters Craig Wiseman, Dallas Davidson, and Rhett Akins.   Mediabase Canadian Country Singles Chart (June 11, 2013): Read More

The Technology Behind Randy Houser’s ‘Runnin’ Outta Moonlight’ Music Video

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The Technology Behind Randy Houser’s ‘Runnin’ Outta Moonlight’ Music Video
Randy Houser is currently climbing the charts with ‘Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,’ a nighttime romance with an irresistible melody. It was written by Dallas Davidson, Ashley Gorley, and Kelley Lovelace, and is one of my very favorites of Davidson’s songs. And considering how many he writes, you get the idea – I love this song! As Read More