Lady Antebellum

Single Review: ‘Downtown’ – Lady Antebellum

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Songwriters: Luke Laird, Natalie Hemby, Shane McAnally Pop-country trio Lady Antebellum have been decidedly more pop than country on their second and third albums. For the upcoming fourth release, they have been talking about getting back to their original sound. If that was the aim, there is no evidence of this on new single, ‘Downtown.’ Read More

Alison Krauss, Tony Lane, Gordie Sampson, Jimmy Rankin Perform at Linden Waldorf School 8th Annual Spring Gala

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Alison Krauss, Tony Lane, Gordie Sampson, Jimmy Rankin Perform at Linden Waldorf School 8th Annual Spring Gala
The Linden Waldorf School is pleased to announce its 8th Annual Spring Gala. The special event will feature top Nashville songwriters including Alison Krauss, Tony Lane, Jimmy Rankin, Gordie Sampson and several special guests. They will entertain attendees during an ‘Evening of Music in the Round and Traditional Dance.’ Alison Krauss has 27 Grammy Awards Read More

Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum Will Perform at CMA Fest 2013

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum Will Perform at CMA Fest 2013
Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lady Antebellum are the first artists announced for the nightly LP Field performances during CMA Fest this year. The music festival will take place in Nashville between Thursday June 6 and Sunday June 9. In its over 40-year history, CMA Fest has grown into the biggest celebration Read More

A shuffling of the deck on the Top Country Album Chart as Taylor Swift remains number one

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on A shuffling of the deck on the Top Country Album Chart as Taylor Swift remains number one
Happy New Year from all of us here at Urban Country News! The first Country Album Chart of the New Year sees a lot of familiar faces. In fact, there are no fresh faces on this week’s chart. Taylor Swift remains at number one, while other familiar favorites did some shifting around on the chart. Read More

Trio Dixie Chicks Takes Over for Lady Antebellum at Craven Country Jamboree 2013

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Trio Dixie Chicks Takes Over for Lady Antebellum at Craven Country Jamboree 2013
With Lady Antebellum having to adjust their 2013 tour schedule, Texas trio Dixie Chicks are stepping in for them at the 2013 Craven Country Jamboree. The festival will take place July 11-14 in Craven, Saskatchewan, and the Chicks will join Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw as headliners. The press release has the details: “We knew Read More

Taylor Swift Closes Out 2012 Atop Country Albums Chart

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Taylor Swift Closes Out 2012 Atop Country Albums Chart
  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

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

Billboard’s Year-end Country Charts of 2012

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Billboard’s Year-end Country Charts of 2012
Billboard has compiled all of its year-end lists. Below are all those who topped the country music related charts, including artists, songs, record labels, publishers, and songwriters.   • Country Artists of the Year: Taylor Swift • Top New Country Artists: Hunter Hayes • Top Country Artists-Duo/Group: Lady Antebellum • Top Country Artists-Female: Taylor Swift Read More

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

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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

Red continues to dominate the Country Albums Chart for Taylor Swift

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Red continues to dominate the Country Albums Chart for Taylor Swift
  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