Florida Georgia Line

George Strait Honored at Billboard Touring Awards; Full List of Winners

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At the 10th annual Billboard Touring Awards in New York last Thursday, the stars of the touring industry were honored. Bon Jovi’s Because We Can Tour received the Top Tour Award as the top grossing tour. The band also took home the Top Draw Award, which recognizes the top ticket selling tour, and music fans Read More

Florida Georgia Line Passes on Lessons at Billboard Touring Conference

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Over the last twelve months, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line learned some valuable lessons about touring. The duo exploded onto the scene seemingly out of nowhere, but in reality many miles were traveled bring the live show to anyone who wanted to listen. They went from traveling in a van to Read More

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like A Duck Dynasty Christmas

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With the holiday season upon us, and everyone buying or downloading country albums for their loved ones for Christmas, there has been a shift in the top ten country albums chart according to Billboard. The Robertsons hold strong at number one with their debut in country music, while Kacey Musgraves debut album climbs back into Read More

‘We Were Us’ Becomes Number One Country Single This Week

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This week’s top ten country singles chart looks nothing like the past couple week’s charts; partly because Mr. Luke Bryan no longer holds the number one spot on the chart. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge Luke Bryan fan, and while it took a while to grow on me, I do like his sing Read More

The Famous Robertson Family Making A Name For Themselves In Country Music

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A big shake-up on this week’s Country Albums Chart according to Billboard. The Robertson Family, of A&E’s Duck Dynasty, is now making a name for themselves in the world of country music with the debut of their Christmas Album at number one on the charts this week. Thomas Rhett’s debut album is new to the Read More

‘My Kind Of Night’ Continues To Do Well For Luke Bryan

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Songs number one through three remain the same for the week on November 7th. Tim McGraw and Chris Young trade places on the chart while Eli Young Band and Parmalee enter in to the top ten with their current singles. Billboard Country Songs Chart (November 7, 2013): 1. ‘That’s My Kind Of Night’-Luke Bryan 2. Read More

47th Annual CMA Awards Winners and Reactions

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Last night’s CMA Awards held few surprises. CMA voters recognized commercial success and stayed loyal to the artists who have enjoyed the most industry support in recent years. The winner in each category is bolded. Full list of 2013 CMA Awards winners: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Blake Shelton George Strait Taylor Read More

Luke Bryan Back On Top Of Country Albums Chart

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After a fall to number three last week, Luke Bryan regains his hold of the number one album in country music, according to Billboard. Scotty McCreery slides back to land in the number two spot with his sophomore album. Willie Nelson continues to hang out in the top five with his new album To All Read More

This Week’s Top Country Songs Remain Relatively Unchanged; Luke Bryan Number One

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The top four country songs, according to Billboard, remain the same this week. Tim McGraw leads his ‘Southern Girl’ into the top five, while Keith Urban’s duet with Miranda Lambert gains one space on the chart. Another favorite of mine, ‘Sunny and 75’ breaks into the top ten this week. Billboard Country Songs Chart (November Read More

BMI’s 10 Questions with…Florida Georgia Line

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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