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Industry News: Craig Campbell Inks New Deal with Red Bow Records

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Craig Campbell has signed a new recording deal with Red Bow Records, part of BBR Music Group. As one of the few neo-traditionalists who is able to find support at radio, Campbell is in the perfect position to expand his fan base as country music starts to move in a new direction yet again. The Read More

Frankie Ballard Claims First #1 Hit, 'Helluva Life'

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Frankie Ballard Claims First #1 Hit, 'Helluva Life'
Frankie Ballard recent album, Sunshine & Whiskey, is proving to be his real break-through project. The lead single, ‘Helluva Life,’ has become his first #1 hit as it crowns the Mediabase Country Singles Chart this week. Huge congratulations to songwriters Rodney Clawson, Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins, and Frankie’s team at Warner!   Mediabase Country Singles Read More

Delta Country Jam 2013: We’ve Been Waiting for You

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Delta Country Jam 2013: We’ve Been Waiting for You
One week ago today, I was preparing for the first ever Delta Country Jam in Tunica, MS. Having lived in the Memphis area my entire life, I was overjoyed that we finally had a country music festival nearby. Memphis is overflowing with musical history. Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis all began their careers Read More

Brad Paisley, Loretta Lynn, Craig Morgan, and Megadeth Added to George Jones Tribute Show, November 22

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Brad Paisley, Loretta Lynn, Craig Morgan, and Megadeth Added to George Jones Tribute Show, November 22
For a man with the nickname ‘No Show Jones,’ it adds a particular dramatic irony that George Jones will miss his own farewell performance. The spirit of his songs will be very much present, however, on November 22, as many musicians will pay homage to his contribution to music. The already packed guest list has Read More

Florida Georgia Line and Darius Rucker Take Top Spots on Singles Chart

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Florida Georgia Line and Darius Rucker Take Top Spots on Singles Chart
A little bit of leap frogging around on this week’s Top Country Singles Chart, but no new songs appear.   Billboard Country Songs Chart (May 2, 2013): 1. ’Cruise’-Florida Georgia Line 2. ‘Wagon Wheel‘ –Darius Rucker 3. ‘Boys ‘Round Here‘ –Blake Shelton 4. ‘ Mama’s Broken Heart ‘ –Miranda Lambert 5. ‘Get Your Shine On‘ Read More

Thompson Square’s ‘If I Didn’t Have You’ Reaches #1 on Mediabase Country Singles Chart

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Thompson Square’s ‘If I Didn’t Have You’ Reaches #1 on Mediabase Country Singles Chart
Country duo Thompson Square recently retained their ACM Vocal Duo of the Year crown and now celebrate a new #1 hit as ‘If I Didn’t Have You’ tops the Mediabase Country Singles Chart. Florida Georgia Line are poised to take over next week as ‘Get Your Shine On’ moves up to #2, Kenny Chesney flies Read More

Florida Georgia Line Remain Number One; Jason Aldean Brings ‘1994’ to The Top Ten

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Florida Georgia Line Remain Number One; Jason Aldean Brings ‘1994’ to The Top Ten
Not a whole lot of change in this week’s Top Country Singles Chart. Florida Georgia Line hangs on to number on with ‘Cruise’ while there is just a bit of shuffling among the other chart spots. Jason Aldean climbs into the top ten to land at number ten with ‘1994’.   Billboard Country Songs Chart Read More

Florida Georgia Line ‘Cruise’ Back To Number One With Help From Nelly

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Florida Georgia Line ‘Cruise’ Back To Number One With Help From Nelly
This week is the first week Billboard is including the streaming data in the Hot Country Songs Chart, which is why ‘Cruise‘ climbs back to number one-also helped by the remix that the boys just did with Nelly selling really well, and ‘Done‘ returns to number ten all the way from number 25. Darius Rucker Read More

Number One Debut for The Band Perry and Pioneer

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The Band Perry debuted their new album titled Pioneer this week and the fans responded. The album debuted on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart at number one. Blake Shelton fell to number two with Based On A True Story…. ACM New Artist of the Year Florida Georgia Line comes in at number three and Read More