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So, about this new Luke Bryan single…
9 years ago Liv Carter 2
It’s becoming a tradition. Luke Bryan releases a new single, the corners of the internet decrying the current state of country music howl. And who can blame those people? Luke Bryan wields enormous power at radio, and his single choices are influential. Still, I tend to be quite forgiving. I understand the place his music Read More
CMA Fest 2015 LP Field Lineup Announced: Keith Urban, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley…
9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CMA Fest 2015 LP Field Lineup Announced: Keith Urban, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley…
The Country Music Association has announced the lineup for the nightly concerts at LP Field during CMA Fest 2015! Tickets for the shows sold out in November, long before even one name was mentioned, showing just how much the country music fans want to be part of this party. They will be getting the biggest Read More
10 Questions with…Cole Swindell
9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 10 Questions with…Cole Swindell
One of the country artists who seemingly came out of nowhere in 2014, was Cole Swindell. A beneficiary of an apparent change in business strategy at Warner Music Nashville, he got his opportunity, along with artists like Frankie Ballard and Brett Eldredge, and he grabbed it with both hands. After spending a few years writing Read More
Billboard Power 100 Includes Borchetta, Dungan, Esposito but Shows Nashville’s Place in Music
9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Billboard Power 100 Includes Borchetta, Dungan, Esposito but Shows Nashville’s Place in Music
When you live in Nashville and you keep hearing about how it is “Music City,” it is sometimes easy to forget that the real top music industry power brokers are still elsewhere. Billboard’s annual Power 100 list is a great reminder of just who are the men and (still depressingly few) women behind the curtain. Read More
10 Questions with… Frankie Ballard
9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 10 Questions with… Frankie Ballard
After 2014 finally brought Frankie Ballard the industry recognition he has been deserving, he was added to the lineup for the 2015 CRS New Faces Show. This coveted spot will put him in front of some of the major decision makers at country radio, and after the witness his live show, I hope they will Read More
Eric Church Takes #1 with ‘Talladega,’ Carrie Underwood Challenges with ‘Water’
9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Eric Church Takes #1 with ‘Talladega,’ Carrie Underwood Challenges with ‘Water’
Eric Church grabs his next trophy as ‘Talladega’ reaches #1 on the Mediabase Country Chart. Right behind him, Carrie Underwood is mounting a strong challenge with ‘Something in the Water,’ seemingly set to take over. Mediabase Country Chart (January 26, 2015): 1. ‘Talladega’ – Eric Church 2. ‘Something in the Water’ – Carrie Underwood Read More
2014 American Country Countdown Awards – Full List of Winners
9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 2014 American Country Countdown Awards – Full List of Winners
While we are finally rid of the American Country Music Awards, we got another quite unnecessary award show in its place. This evening, the American Country Countdown Awards were handed out in Nashville, and it became a celebration, and perhaps farewell party, for the dudebro music which ruled this year’s charts. Jason Aldean was crowned Read More
Tim McGraw Leads Radio Chart Ahead of Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney
9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tim McGraw Leads Radio Chart Ahead of Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney
Did I travel back in time? The country airplay top 3 has a definite ’90s vibe with Tim McGraw at #1, leading with ‘Shotgun Rider,’ ahead of Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney. I like it! Billboard Country Airplay Chart (December 15, 2014): 1. ‘Shotgun Rider’ – Tim McGraw 2. ‘Perfect Storm’ – Brad Paisley Read More