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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

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 More

Thomas Rhett Repeats Father’s #1 Success as ‘It Goes Like This’ Leads Airplay Chart

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Thomas Rhett Repeats Father’s #1 Success as ‘It Goes Like This’ Leads Airplay Chart
Thomas Rhett repeats his dad’s #1 success from 17 years ago as ‘It Goes Like This’ jumps to #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. Rhett Akins lead the chart in 1996 with ‘Don’t Get Me Started,’ and now shares in his son’s success as one of the co-writers, which he penned with Read More

Billy Currington Returns to Country #1 Spot with 'Hey Girl'

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Billy Currington Returns to Country #1 Spot with 'Hey Girl'
Billy Currington‘s recently released album, We Are Tonight, propelled its lead single, ‘Hey Girl,’ to the Billboard Country Airplay #1 spot. Congratulations to Billy and his team, and to songwriters Rhett Akins, Chris DeStefano, and Ashley Gorley. Blake Shelton‘s ‘Mine Would Be You’ climbs two spots to #6, and new this week is Chris Young‘s Read More

Chase Rice Announces 'Ready Set Roll' October Release, New Tour Dates

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Chase Rice Announces 'Ready Set Roll' October Release, New Tour Dates
Chase Rice has been steadily building his own career for the last few years, expanding his audience across the country. The singer-songwriter, who got some extra wind in his sails following the success of Florida Georgia Line‘s ‘Cruise’ which he co-wrote, is now releasing his new single, ‘Ready Set Roll,’ and EP next month. Find 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

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